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Phosphine-controlled divergent reactions of MBH-carbonates with azaheptafulvenes: access to o-anilinyl diene and benzazepine derivatives

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6418-6425
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01298D, Research Article
Wei Hao, Yiwen Zhang, Xiao Han, Zhen Wang, Weijun Yao
A phosphine controlled divergent cascade reaction of MBH-carbonates with azaheptafulvenes was disclosed. PPh3 provided o-aminophenyl diene while PCy3 offered benzazepine derivative through formal [8 + 3] annulation/ring contraction cascade.
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Asymmetric synthesis of (aza)flavanones by the evolution of CarOx ligands

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6444-6449
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01345J, Research Article
Juan Yang, Wenlong Kong, Mingxin Chang, Jixing Lai, Shengkun Li
Amino-pyridine-oxazoline (NHPyOx) is conceived as an unprecedented model via the core-emulating optimization of CarOx ligands.
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Well-defined chiral dinuclear copper-catalyzed tandem asymmetric propargylic amination–carboxylative cyclization sequence toward chiral 2-oxazolidinone derivatives

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6319-6326
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01368A, Research Article
Yu Lan, Peng Liu, Zekai Fang, Lili Shao, Qilong Cai, Xiaoming Wang
A variety of chiral 2-oxazolidinones was obtained via a dinuclear copper-catalyzed asymmetric propargylic amination–carboxylative cyclization sequence of propargylic esters with alkyl amine hydrochlorides and CO2.
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Theoretical insights into Pd-catalyzed dual γ-1,1-C(sp3)–H activation of aliphatic carboxylic acids: mechanistic pathways, substituent influence on product selectivity, diastereoselectivity, and additive effects

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6393-6410
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01451K, Research Article
Jiaoyang Liu, Li-juan Huang, Zeang Sun, Juan Li
DFT calculations were employed to explore the detailed reaction mechanism and the origins of the experimentally observed product, regio-, and diastereoselectivities in the Pd-catalyzed dual-γ-1,1-C(sp3)–H activation of aliphatic carboxylic acids.
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Cobalt-catalyzed enantioselective reductive addition of ketimine with cyclopropyl chloride to construct chiral amino esters bearing cyclopropyl fragments

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6311-6318
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01474J, Research Article
Jiangtao Hu, Tingting Xia, Xianqing Wu, Hongrui Feng, Jingping Qu, Yifeng Chen
Co-catalyzed asymmetric reductive addition of ketimine with cyclopropyl chloride has been realized to access diverse chiral amino esters bearing cyclopropyl fragments with broad functional group tolerance and excellent enantioselectivities.
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Transition-metal-catalyzed C–Ge coupling reactions

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6558-6572
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01637H, Review Article
Jie Ke, Cadmus Du Chen, Li-Qing Ren, Bing Zu, Bin Li, Chuan He
This review covers the development and recent progress in transition-metal-catalyzed C–Ge coupling reactions. The goal is to provide a clear overview of the field, identify current challenges, and inspire further applications in this growing area.
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Recent advances in asymmetric synthesis of chiral benzoheterocycles via Earth-abundant metal catalysis

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6534-6557
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01686F, Review Article
Jinhui Cai, Wenting Zhang, Usman Muhammad, Weishuang Li, Yanjun Xie
This review mainly focus on the assembly of chiral benzoheterocycles, such as dihydrobenzofurans, chromans, indolines, tetrahydroquinolines, etc., via Earth-abundant metal-catalyzed (Cu, Fe, Ni, and Ti) asymmetric synthesis in the last few decades.
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A two-step Kinugasa/Conia-ene-type sequential reaction for the asymmetric synthesis of 8-methylene-2,6-diazaspiro[3.4]octane-1,5-diones

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01388C, Research Article
Shanyue Li, Qicai Ma, Bohua Wu, Haowen Ma, Wei Zhou, Qian Cai
A two-step Kinugasa/Conia-ene-type sequential reaction is developed. The process provided a simple and efficient access to chiral 8-methylene-2,6-diazaspiro[3.4]octane-1,5-diones.
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Copper-catalyzed alkynyldisulfuration of arynes: an efficient access to unsymmetrical disulfides

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01844C, Research Article
Shuai Huang, Yumin Zhang, Yuekai Li, Chen-Ho Tung, Xin Li, Zhenghu Xu
This article investigates a copper-catalyzed alkynyl disulfuration reaction of aryne formed in situ to synthesize o‑alkynyl aryl disulfides. The transformation proceeds through the in situ generation of aryne, followed by...
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Enantioselective Addition of 3-hydroxyquinolin-2(1H)-one to Isatin and Pyrazole-4,5-dione Derived Ketimines

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01895H, Research Article
Yue Wei, Guishun Bai, Jiamin Wu, Yi Hua, Tao Zhang, Congyong Yue, Hong Wang, Xiaoze Bao
The enantioselective reactivity of 3-hydroxyquinolin-2(1H)-ones was developed through their addition to isatin and pyrazole-4,5-dione derived ketimines, affording novel architectures featuring multiple natural products scaffolds in high yield with excellent enantioselectivities....
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Copper(II)-catalyzed synthesis of sulfonyl-functionalized quinone-fused cyclopenta[b]indoles via four-component cascade annulation

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01560F, Research Article
Hong Xu, Jie Liao, Fei Ren, Chuan-Rong Zhou, Xiao-Zhuo Liu, Yao Xiao, Dong-Wei Hang, Fuyu Li, Bei Wang, Ji-Yu Wang
Through crucial selective radical tandem process and intramolecular nucleophilic addition, a facile copper-catalyzed four-component cascade has been realized to selectively construct novel sulfonyl-functionalized quinone-fused cyclopenta[b]indole.
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Regio- and stereoselective azidation of activated N-allenamides: an entry to α, β, γ and δ-amido-azides

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01802H, Research Article
Dorian Schutz, Maxime Hourtoule, Laurence Miesch
A totally controlled regiodivergent azidation of activated N-allenamides is described, offering a broad range of diverse functionalized amido-azide derivatives.
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Folding of a dynamic macrocyclic system to stabilize its cation radical state

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01566E, Research Article
Arnab Dutta, Krzysztof Dzieszkowski, Marco Farinone, Łukasz Orzeł, Krzysztof Kruczała, Monika Kijewska, Miłosz Pawlicki
A precisely designed π-extended system responds to different stimuli by folding the structure, which prevents overoxidation and stabilizes the cation radical.
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A Stereoselective Organocatalyzed C-Glycosylation of Indole: Implications of Acceptor-Catalyst-Donor Interaction

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01873G, Research Article
Lihuang Xie, Wenchao Liu, Zhenbo Guo, Qinbo Jiao, Xiaomin Shen, Tianfei Liu, Chunfa Xu
A stereoselective pyridinium hexafluorophosphate-catalyzed C-glycosylation of indole is presented, featuring the plausible formation of a catalyst-acceptor complex and a crucial H-bond between the indole N-H and the oxygen at C6...
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Nickel-catalyzed reductive 1,2-alkylarylation of alkenes via a 1,5-hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) cascade

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01875C, Research Article
Xi Chen, Qiang Wang, Xiao-Ping Gong, Rui-Qiang Jiao, Xue-Yuan Liu, Yong-Min Liang
A nickel-catalyzed 1,2-alkylarylation of alkenes has been developed, leveraging amidyl radical-triggered 1,5-HAT with electrophiles as functionalizing reagents.
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Iridium-catalyzed asymmetric cascade allylation/lactonization of methyl salicylates: enantioselective construction of chiral benzodioxepinones

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01771D, Research Article
Bendu Pan, Yunru Wu, Yaqi Zhang, Xiaobo He, Long Jiang, Liqin Qiu
An efficient asymmetric cascade allylation/lactonization of methyl salicylates is achieved. The utilization of chiral-bridged biphenyl phosphoramidite ligand resulted in good results for the construction of a wide range of chiral benzodioxepinones.
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Stereocontrolled synthesis of heterocycles from unactivated alkynes by photoredox/nickel dual-catalyzed cyclization

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01627K, Research Article
Bo-Rong Leng, Feng Yang, Jin-Lian Bai, Yu-Wen Huang, Qing-Quan Liu, Ping Wei, De-Cai Wang, Yi-Long Zhu
We report a nickel/photoredox dual catalysis method for synthesizing heterocyclics from unactivated alkynes and aryl iodides, offering a direct, selective, and green alternative to traditional synthesis with potential in medicinal chemistry.
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Visible-light responsive defluorination-acyl fluoride exchange for photoclick labeling based on phenoxazine chromophores

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01870B, Research Article
Lijun Deng, Sitong Li, Cefei Zhang, Yuqiao Zhou, Zhishan Su, Changwei Hu, Xiaohu Zhao, Zhipeng Yu
We developed a new generation of photo-DAFEx reagents to realize photoaffinity labeling for drug discovery under 405 nm light control.
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Palladium-catalyzed cascade decarboxylative cyclization of alkyne-tethered aryl iodides with o-bromobenzoic acids for the synthesis of fused isoquinolinones

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01573H, Research Article
Zhaolin Quan, Yubo Duan, Zhengkai Chen
A straightforward approach for the preparation of fused isoquinolinone derivatives via palladium-catalyzed cascade decarboxylative cyclization of alkyne-tethered aryl iodides with o-bromobenzoic acids is described.
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Mechanism and origins of regioselectivity of selenium-catalyzed allylic amination reactions

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01794C, Research Article
Xiaoxiao Hu, Dengmengfei Xiao, Yu Chen, Yi Lu, Zhihan Zhang, Peiyuan Yu
The mechanism of selenium-catalyzed allylic amination reactions with different ligands has been explored using density functional theory calculations.
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Synthesis of oxa-bridged carbocycles via rhodium/Lewis acid catalyzed [3 + 3] and [4 + 3] cycloadditions of carbonyl ylides with donor–acceptor strained carbocycles

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01831A, Research Article
Jiale Li, Lingfei Wang, Pei-Nian Liu, Xingguang Li
A method for cooperative rhodium/Lewis acid-catalyzed cycloadditions of carbonyl ylides with donor–acceptor (D–A) strained carbocycles is described. It affords structurally diverse oxa-bridged carbocycles with high efficiency and stereoselectivity.
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Transition-metal-free skeletal editing of benzoisothiazol-3-ones to 2,3-dihydrobenzothiazin-4-ones via single-carbon insertion

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01714E, Research Article
Ke Yang, Qin Li, Yanqi Luo, Dan Yuan, Chunjian Qi, Zhengyi Li, Bijin Li, Xiaoqiang Sun
Transition-metal-free ring expansion of benzoisothiazol-3-ones has been established to construct various 2,3-dihydrobenzothiazin-4-ones via single-carbon insertion.
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PIFA-Mediated cyclization of methyl(2-(1-phenylvinyl)phenyl)sulfane for the concise, flexible, and scalable de novo synthesis of C3-arylated benzo[b]thiophenes

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01589D, Research Article
Xinya Liu, Olivier Provot, Christine Tran, Jean-Francois Soule, Abdallah Hamze
The well-decorated arylated benzo[b]thiophene scaffold is a pivotal structural motif with diverse applications in medicinal chemistry. This paper outlines a de novo synthesis of C3-arylated benzo[b]thiophenes, showcasing its flexibility and...
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Hemilabile P,N-Ligand-Assisted Gold Catalyzed Hiyama Allylation to Access Allylarenes and 1,4-Dienes Derivatives

Org. Chem. Front., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01879F, Research Article
Yuanhao He, Wanping Ma, Yu Zhong, Yanfei Hu, Mingou Li, Fen Zhao, Zhonghua Xia, Baomin Fan
Oxidant-free gold-catalyzed reactions are emerging as a novel synthetic tool for organic transformations. Here in, we reported a hemilabile P,N-ligand-assisted gold-catalyzed Hiyama cross coupling reaction of aryl and alkenyl iodides...
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Rhodium-catalyzed synthesis of N-substituted 3-acylpyrroles from enaminones and vinylene carbonate

Org. Chem. Front., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01816H, Research Article
Sheng-Jiao Yan, Jian-Bo Ma, Yi-Mai Yin, Xing-Mei Hu, Bi-Na Shao, Kun Huang, Qing-Sheng Zhao
Skeletal editing is a highly efficient strategy for modifying the core scaffolds of drug molecules, with multi-atomic editing as an emergent approach. Herein, we present a protocol for constructing N-substituted...
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Mechanistic insights into rhodium-catalyzed C−H activation and annulation using vinyl acetate to access cinnolines and cinnolin-4(1H)-ones

Org. Chem. Front., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01734J, Research Article
Yuqin Wang, Yiling Zeng, Ya-Nan Tian, Zheng Liu, Jinhua Wang, Shuyou Chen, Shiqing Li
Transition metal-catalyzed C−H activation and annulation involving vinyl acetate remains a significant challenge, and the mechanistic process following vinyl insertion is ambiguous. Herein, we report the Rh(III)-catalyzed two-fold C−H activation...
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Telangana Cyber Security Bureau conducts digital awareness campaign for senior citizens




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At Via Milano in Hyderabad, the pizza can wait, go for the chops




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Raid on hospitals in Hyderabad and Secunderabad leads to seizure of controlled drugs

The raiding teams found substances which are are classified as controlled drugs and their sale and possession are strictly regulated under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act




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Commotion at BRS dharna in Huzurabad, vehicular traffic disrupted on highway




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Trust deficit exists between citizens and healthcare system: former IAS officer




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Ind vs NZ 3rd Test: India hand New Zealand control after batting flop show on Day 1

India’s batting collapse makes a comeback as they face the horror of a clean sweep at home against New Zealand.




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IND vs NZ third Test: India shoots itself in the foot after dominating most of the day

A combination of reckless batting and decision-making undoes all the good work done by Jadeja and Washington in restricting New Zealand to a modest 235




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IND vs NZ third Test: Ravindra Jadeja rues worst fears having come true

In India’s last series loss at home prior to this, Jadeja – a rookie – had featured in a solitary Test.




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India vs New Zealand, 3rd Test, Day 2: Spinners dominate, time for batters to salvage pride; Test poised for exciting finish

New Zealand ended day two with an overall lead of 143, which might look small but even a target in the vicinity of 150 will pose serious challenge for the Indian batters




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IND vs NZ third Test Day 2: Chase won't be easy, we have to bat really well, says Ravichandran Ashwin

What surprised Ashwin is the nature of low bounce, not exactly synonymous with red soil Mumbai surfaces which helps the ball to fly.




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IND vs NZ third Test: India takes a narrow lead, with the Test poised on a knife’s edge

Pant leads the way with an entertaining knock, while Gill is unlucky to miss his hundred; Azaz once again excels with a five-for to keep the Kiwis in the hunt on a turning track turning hostile for the batters with every passing hour




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Ind vs NZ 3rd Test: One of the better knocks I have played in Tests, says Shubman Gill

The conversation with the coach was just having more repetitions on what I think is the best idea for me to be able to play spinners, says Shubman Gill after the second day of the third test against New Zealand




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Ind vs NZ 3rd Test: New Zealand scripts history as India suffers Test series whitewash

No team had been able to win all the Test matches in India in a series featuring three or more Test matches in nine decades.




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BCCI to discuss New Zealand whitewash, some senior players could be phased out post-Australia series

There is a high possibility that the five-match Test series against Australia could be the final one for at least two of the four seniors among Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin.




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IND vs NZ third Test: Don’t know how the Pant decision was overturned, says Rohit Sharma

New Zealand captain Tom Latham stated his troupe was confident it had heard two sounds.




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India vs New Zealand: Will Young shines in New Zealand’s historic Test series win in India

His biggest contributions came in the third Test at Mumbai when Young’s 71 and 51 across the two innings helped New Zealand become the first team ever to beat India 3-0 in their own backyard




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NZ series whitewash might awaken sleeping giant India: Josh Hazlewood

“The results are obviously good for us in a way,” said the Aussie fast bowler.




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Ranji Trophy | Sachin Baby, Salman help Kerala seize control

The duo’s 99-run partnership for the sixth wicket helps the host reach 340 for seven; the home team leads by 178 at the end of day two




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Why the craze for government jobs?

Job security, several benefits and not so demanding…really? Get the true picture.




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Tiruppugazh scholar’s new book



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Paeans to Periyazhwar

The scholar-saint’s avatara utsavam was celebrated at his home town Srivilliputhur recently.



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A musical ode to Faiz’s only poem on Partition 

Amira and Vasundhara explore Faiz Ahmad Faiz’s poem ‘Subh-e-Azadi’ in a sonic landscape of traditional ragas and electronically modified sounds




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Hidden Cuba: A Photojournalist’s Unauthorized Journey to Cuba to Capture Daily Life — 50 years After Castro’s Revolution

Renowned American photographer Jack Watson travelled to Cuba on a legal humanitarian visa. He chronicled his journey with breath-taking, and often heart breaking images of he Cuba people, cites, and countryside. Watson describes his visit:  “I had stepped back in time 50 years — this was my first impression of Cuba. My journey, which began […]




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Graphene-supported organoiridium clusters catalyze N-alkylation of amines via hydrogen borrowing reaction

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35163-35171
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06595F, Paper
Open Access
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Tsun-Ren Chen, Siang-Yu Chiu, Wen-Jen Lee, Yi-Siou Tsai, Yu-Sheng Huang
Graphene-supported organic iridium clusters (GSOIC) exhibit excellent N-alkylation on various substrates under green processes.
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