Palladium-catalyzed arylation of ketones directed by an auxiliary

γ-C(sp3)–H Activation of Ketones

Angewandte Chemie 13/2018: Guidance
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Lead Halide with Red Luminescence
Layered perovskite-like compound has remarkable optoelectronic properties

Substituent Effects on Benzene Rings
Role of σ and π orbitals in NMR signal position of arenes explained

Catalytic C–H Amination to Azetidines
Selective reductive elimination at alkyl palladium(IV) allows catalytic C––H amination to azetidines

Heteroarylsilylation of Unactivated Alkenes
Library of heterocycles synthesized via a heteroaryl migration process

First Synthesis of N-Alkynylpyridinium Salts
Useful precursor for cationic nitrogen-embedded polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons synthesized

Cooperative Organo- and Palladium Catalysis
Enantioselective [5+2] annulations catalyzed by N-heterocyclic carbenes and palladium catalysts

200th Birthday: Henri Sainte-Claire Deville
Eminent French chemist discovered a range of important compounds

Total Synthesis of Callyaerin A
Natural product is a lead compound to combat tuberculosis