Transition Metal Catalysis: From Synthesis to Late-Stage Functionalization of Aromatics and Heterocycles
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2024 | Viewed by 724
Special Issue Editors
Interests: catalysis; organometallic chemistry; synthetic organic electrochemistry; synthetic photochemistry; isotope chemistry; radiochemistry; organic synthesis
Interests: transition metal-catalyzed reactions; (hetero)aromatic compounds; C–H bond activation; regioselectivity; cross-coupling; functional materials; bioactive compounds
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Aromatic structures, specifically heterocycles, are ubiquitous key molecular entities included in many compounds with a broad range of applications, from pharmaceutical to material sciences. Transition metal catalysis (TMC) is a recognized and established branch of synthetic chemistry, largely exploited to carry out new and useful transformations. TMC has been extensively devoted to aromatics synthesis and late-stage functionalization (LSF) in this context. With the renaissance and exponential development of more sustainable protocols (photo-, electro-, flow, and mechanochemistry), TMC experienced a second boost within the last decade.
This Special Issue is dedicated solely to exploring recent advancements in the synthesis and utilization of transition metal complexes (TMCs) in conjunction with the catalytic construction and functionalization of aromatics and heteroaromatics. We aim to gather contributions from leading experts across academic and industrial sectors involved in this molecular field. We invite submissions of original research articles and critical reviews that highlight novel synthetic routes for TMCs, sustainable protocols, mechanistic investigations, and applications of TMC-catalyzed processes in aromatics’ synthesis, functionalization, and valorization. By showcasing the latest advancements and perspectives in this domain, we aim to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations and develop innovative solutions in molecular science.
Dr. Antonio Del Vecchio
Prof. Dr. Fabio Bellina
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- transition metal catalysis
- homogeneous catalysis
- heterogeneous catalysis
- cross-couplings
- synthesis of aromatics and heteroaromatics
- late-stage functionalization
- photo-, electro-, flow, mechanochemistry
- medicinal chemistry
- material sciences
- bioinorganic chemistry
- industrial processes
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