1-iodoalkynes for PET
Feb 2019 - Article in Tetrahedron Lett. Published
Trevor's paper describing a method for the iodination of terminal alkynes using KI and copper sulfate is described and exemplified for PET labelling.
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Azetidine Chemistry!
Jan 2019 - Article in Angew. Chem. Published
Alex Boddy's paper on the synthesis of various nitrogen heterocycles by diazo-heterocycle 'stitching' is published.
Prins Reaction Focus!
Jan 2019 - Article in Chemical Science Published
Our paper describing an investigation of the acid catalysed cyclocondensation reaction to form furanochromanes by Chris Nielsen is published.
Shaken not Stirred!
Dec 2018 - Article in Nature Published
Science in Hand: How Craft informs Lab Work - an essay on the value of precise experimentation and its relevance to science (ir)reproducibility.
ortho-Quinone Methides!
Oct 2018 - Short Review in Synlett Published
A short review of the importance and utility of ortho-Quinone Methides as reactive intermediates in synthesis is presented.
3d-4f Cluster Chemistry!
Aug 2017 - Article in Inorganic Chemistry Published
A paper detailing the use of well-defined 3d-4f cluster compounds as dual-centre Lewis acid catalysts for Michael addition reactions is published
Org Lett Published
May 2017 - Article in Org Lett Published
Our asymmetric total synthesis of Lophirone H using an oxonium-Prins key step as completed by Mathias, Sean and Hossay is finally published!
Angew Paper Published!
May 2017 - Article in Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. Published
The groups first paper on asymmetric N-sulfonylation of indolines catalysed by an N-oxide catalyst is published in Angewandte Chemie.
New Graduate!
Apr 2017 - Hossay Obtains her PhD
PhD student Hossay Abas successfully completes her viva voce exam on her thesis work towards the synthesis of bioactive alpha-helix mimetics.
New Publication!
Feb 2017 - Article in Acta Cryst E Published
James' crystal structure of N-methyl imidazole-N-oxide is published in Acta Cryst E.
