Research Articles
The Methyl Group Mystery: How a Tiny Change Rewrites Chemistry's Rules
Discover how recent research reveals methyl groups are actually electron-withdrawing, overturning 75 years of chemistry textbook dogma.
The Mighty β-Keto Sulfone: A Tiny Molecular Giant in Modern Chemistry
Explore the exciting world of β-keto sulfones and the innovative methods chemists are developing to create them for pharmaceuticals and materials.
The Tiny Chemical Factory: How Microreactors are Revolutionizing Organic Chemistry
Explore how microreactor technology is transforming organic chemistry with unprecedented safety, efficiency, and precision in chemical synthesis.
From Simple Rings to Molecular Marvels: The Chemistry of Spiro Epoxydienones
Explore how oxidative dearomatization transforms simple aromatic molecules into complex three-dimensional structures with potential biological activity.
Greening the Organic Chemistry Laboratory: A Quiet Revolution in Sustainable Science
Explore how green chemistry principles are transforming organic chemistry laboratories through sustainable synthesis, purification techniques, and energy-efficient practices.
When Molecules Sunbathe: The Strange and Useful World of Photochemical Rearrangements
Explore the fascinating world of photochemical rearrangements where light transforms molecular structures in unexpected ways, enabling new medicines and advanced materials.
The Silent Architects: How Rust and Sand Supercharge Medicine-Making
Discover how metal oxides and silica catalysts are revolutionizing organic chemistry and pharmaceutical manufacturing through sustainable processes.
The Theilheimer System: How a Refugee Chemist Created the Google of Organic Synthesis
Discover how William Theilheimer revolutionized organic chemistry with his systematic classification of chemical reactions, paving the way for modern chemical databases.
The Glowing Revolution: How Organic Chemistry Lights Up Our Screens
Discover the fascinating chemistry behind electroluminescent organic materials and OLED technology that powers modern displays.
Musk and the Making of Macromolecules: Perfumes and Polymers in the History of Organic Chemistry
Explore the fascinating connection between musk perfumes and polymer chemistry through the history of organic chemistry.