The catalyst-directed divergent synthesis, commonly termed as “divergent catalysis”, has
emerged as a promising technique as it allows chartering of structurally distinct products …

Some of the most prominent and promising catalysts in organic synthesis for the requisite
construction of C–C and C–N bonds are palladium (Pd) catalysts, which play a pivotal role in …

As alcohols are ubiquitous throughout chemical science, this functional group represents a
highly attractive starting material for forging new C–C bonds. Here, we demonstrate that the …

The direct α-alkylation of acetophenones with benzhydrols as well as 1-phenylethanols
using Amberlyst-15/[Bmim][PF6] ionic liquid as an affordable catalytic system has been …

Metal complex catalysis, in which coordination compounds are designed as catalysts for
chemical transformations employing noncovalent interactions, is emerging as a powerful …

Conspectus The trifluoromethyl group is widely prevalent in many pharmaceuticals and
agrochemicals because its incorporation into drug candidates could enhance chemical and …

Catalytic transformation of alcohols via metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions is very
important, but it typically relies on a multistep procedure. We here report a dynamic kinetic …

Alcohols and their derivatives are ubiquitous and versatile motifs in organic synthesis.
Deoxygenative transformations of these compounds are often challenging due to the …

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Alcohols and epoxides are arguably ideal electrophiles for the Friedel-Crafts alkylation,
since they are widely available, require no pre-activation, and produce no stoichiometric …