Reactive intermediates as recognized chemical entities date back for over a century, and
among the earliest examples were simple free radicals, as identified in 1879, when it was …

Transition metal-catalyzed C–H bond functionalization has numerous applications in
organic synthesis as a powerful type of bond transformation. In particular, the combination of …

A mild visible-light-induced Pd-catalyzed one-pot three-component alkyl-carbamoylation
and cyanation of alkenes was developed. This general transformation, which proceeds via …

Using ynamides as readily available starting materials, a single step can generate highly
reactive ketenimines, which can then undergo a variety of transformations. The choice of the …

Diazo compounds and isocyanides are reactive functionalities and valuable building blocks
commonly utilized in organic synthesis. Their cross-coupling for the synthesis of useful …

Fluorinated phenyl azides (FPA) enable photo-structuring of π-conjugated polymer films for
electronic device applications. Despite their potential, FPAs have faced limitations regarding …

The reaction of allyl ethyl carbonates with isocyanides in the presence of a catalytic amount
of Pd (OAc) 2 provided ketenimines through β‐hydride elimination of the allyl …

New and simple ligand design strategies for the preparation of versatile metal-based
catalysts capable of operating under greener and eco-friendly conditions in several …

An iron‐catalysed carbene transfer reaction of diazo compounds to isocyanides has been
developed. The resulting ketenimines are trapped in situ with various bisnucleophiles to …

Cu-catalyzed aerobic oxidative three-component coupling of a terminal alkyne, secondary
amine, and sulfonamide enables efficient synthesis of amidines. The use of Cu (OTf) 2 (5 …