The β-furanose form of D-ribose – present in countless biomolecules – does not occur in the crystalline compound, but in in two crystal forms.
D-Ribose: Two Crystal Forms in the Solid State
Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions
Scientists in China have described the Kumada-Tamao-Corriu reaction of phenolic salts with various aryl Grignard reagents using a nickel catalyst.
Light-Controlled Phase Tag
A homogeneous ruthenium-carbene complex tagged with a light-responding nitrobenzospiropyran group has significant catalytic activity in ring-closing metathesis reactions and was recycled several times.
Espresso – A Three-Step Preparation
Klaus Roth proves that no culinary masterpiece can be achieved without a basic knowledge of chemistry
Building a Sustainable World
Paul Anastas discusses why green chemistry is so fundemental to sustainability, and a worthy intellectual exercise.
12th Belgian Organic Synthesis Symposium (BOSS)
BOSS – current methods and topics from all areas of organic chemistry
R&D Spending
A look at the top countries for research and development expenditure within the EU and the rest of the world.
3rd EuCheMS Congress
Chemistry – A Creative Force. European chemical societies invite chemists from all backgrounds to a multidisipinary conference.
Frontiers of Chemistry – Virtual Event
Nobel Laureate Presentations Available On-Demand
Stem Cells – Growing Up Means Saturation
Differences between the biochemistry of stem cells and mature heart and nerve cells have been revealed.