First synthesizing the dendron, then attaching it to suitable cores provides a versatile toolbox for dendrimer assembly
Convergent Dendrimer Synthesis
Synthesis of N-Functionalized Lactams
Complex γ-lactams made from cheap and simple starting materials by multicomponent reaction and subsequent N-functionalization
Click Chemistry: Functionalized Triazoles
Compounds with both triazole and halogen functionalities formed by Cu catalysis with environmentally benign reducing agent
IYC Postage Stamp Central
Many countries and postal authorities will join in the celebrations of IYC by issuing postage stamps related to chemistry
How to Repair a Seashell
Seashell repaired in vitro by growth of biominerals in insoluble organic framework
New SCI President — Interview with Vincenzo Barone
Vincenzo Barone, the new president of the Società Chimica Italiana (SCI), talks about the SCI, IYC 2011, politics, young chemists
Nickel-Catalyzed Suzuki–Miyaura
Coupling reactions in which palladium is replaced with cheaper nickel complexes can now be done at room temperature
Rare and Neglected Diseases
With diseases such as malaria being classed as rare and neglected, ChemMedChem takes a look at the latest research in this field
The Lingering Risk of Thirdhand Smoke
Thirdhand smoke re-emitted from surfaces could pose long-term health risk while firsthand smoke does damage in minutes
Large Rings Cyclized by Cu
Synthesis of rare nitrogen-linked seven-, eight- and nine-membered biaryl ring systems uses simple and cheap Cu