Direct Allylic Acylation via Cross-Coupling Involving Cooperative N‑Heterocyclic Carbene, Hydrogen Atom Transfer, and Photoredox Catalysis
We proposed a strategy that using carboxylic acids and readily available olefins as substrates for transformations involving N heterocyclic carbene catalysis, hydrogen atom transfer catalysis, and photoredox catalysis for the synthesis of β,γ-unsaturated ketones.
Bioinspired Soft Robots based on Organic Polymer-Crystal Hybrid Materials with Response to Temperature and Humidity
In this report, we highlight the synergistic enhancement in performance achieved through the integration of organic molecular crystals and polymers, resulting in a hybrid materials class with added hygroresponsive and thermally responsive functionalities.
Native label-free protein sugars are cleaner and sweeter to identify, quantitate, and taste using CE-MS!
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Stereoselective conjugate cyanation of enals by combining photoredox and organocatalysis
By combining asymmetric organocatalysis and photoredox catalysis, we report an “umpolung” strategy for the first enantioselective β-cyanation of enals without formation of cyanohydrin. This strategy also enabled asymmetric formation of 1,6-dicarbonyl compounds through cross-electrophile coupling.
