Themed collection Most downloaded articles of 2017: Catalysis

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Palladium-catalyzed benzofuran and indole synthesis by multiple C–H functionalizations

Heterocyclic compounds are commonly found in the core structures of several pharmaceuticals, natural products, and agrochemicals, thus spurring intensive research for conducting their synthesis in a mild and simpler way.

Graphical abstract: Palladium-catalyzed benzofuran and indole synthesis by multiple C–H functionalizations
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Open Access Communication

Thiol–ene/oxidation tandem reaction under visible light photocatalysis: synthesis of alkyl sulfoxides

The photocatalyzed synthesis of sulfoxides from alkenes and thiols has been carried out using Eosin Y.

Graphical abstract: Thiol–ene/oxidation tandem reaction under visible light photocatalysis: synthesis of alkyl sulfoxides
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Communication

ZIF-derived porous carbon supported Pd nanoparticles within mesoporous silica shells: sintering- and leaching-resistant core–shell nanocatalysts

We prepared sintering- and leaching-resistant core–shell nanocatalysts which exhibited excellent catalytic activity and recyclability for oxidation of benzyl alcohol.

Graphical abstract: ZIF-derived porous carbon supported Pd nanoparticles within mesoporous silica shells: sintering- and leaching-resistant core–shell nanocatalysts
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Communication

Metal-free radical trifluoromethylation of β-nitroalkenes through visible-light photoredox catalysis

First report an efficient catalytic conversion of nitroalkenes to 1-trifluoromethyalkenes under metal-free visible-light photoredox catalysis is disclosed.

Graphical abstract: Metal-free radical trifluoromethylation of β-nitroalkenes through visible-light photoredox catalysis
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Communication

Photo-induced copper-catalyzed C–H chalcogenation of azoles at room temperature

Copper-catalyzed C–H chalcogenations of heteroarenes were achieved at room temperature of 25 °C by photo-induced catalysis within a three-component C–S and C–Se forming regime.

Graphical abstract: Photo-induced copper-catalyzed C–H chalcogenation of azoles at room temperature
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Communication

Copper-catalyzed remote (δ) C(sp3)–H bond amination: a practical strategy to construct pyrrolidine derivatives

This work reported a copper-catalyzed remote C(sp3)–H bond amination of primary, secondary and tertiary C–H bonds, which converted acyclic amines to pyrrolidine derivatives.

Graphical abstract: Copper-catalyzed remote (δ) C(sp3)–H bond amination: a practical strategy to construct pyrrolidine derivatives
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Open Access Communication

Cobalt-catalysed Markovnikov selective hydroboration of vinylarenes

A bipyridiyl–oxazoline cobalt catalyst tBuBPOCoCl2 has been developed for the Markovnikov selective hydroboration of vinylarenes using pinacolborane and NaOtBu as the in situ activator.

Graphical abstract: Cobalt-catalysed Markovnikov selective hydroboration of vinylarenes
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Communication

Visible-light-mediated C2-amination of thiophenes by using DDQ as an organophotocatalyst

A direct C–H amination of thiophenes was presented via an oxidation pathway under visible-light irradiation, in which the thiophene radical cation serves as the key intermediate. Various thiophenes and azoles could be transformed into the corresponding amination products well, and H2O was the only byproduct, which is environmentally benign.

Graphical abstract: Visible-light-mediated C2-amination of thiophenes by using DDQ as an organophotocatalyst
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Communication

Synthesis of enaminones via copper-catalyzed decarboxylative coupling reaction under redox-neutral conditions

A novel copper-catalyzed C(sp3)–H oxidative functionalization of oxime acetates for the synthesis of enaminones under redox-neutral conditions has been developed.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of enaminones via copper-catalyzed decarboxylative coupling reaction under redox-neutral conditions
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Communication

Photoredox-catalysed redox-neutral trifluoromethylation of vinyl azides for the synthesis of α-trifluoromethylated ketones

A redox-neutral, mild, and simple protocol is developed for the synthesis of α-trifluoromethylated ketones from vinyl azides upon visible-light irradiation.

Graphical abstract: Photoredox-catalysed redox-neutral trifluoromethylation of vinyl azides for the synthesis of α-trifluoromethylated ketones
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Communication

Ruthenium-catalyzed meta/ortho-selective C–H alkylation of azoarenes using alkyl bromides

meta/ortho-Selective CAr–H (di)alkylation reactions of azoarenes have been achieved via [Ru(p-cymene)Cl2]2 catalyzed ortho-metalation using various types of alkyl bromides.

Graphical abstract: Ruthenium-catalyzed meta/ortho-selective C–H alkylation of azoarenes using alkyl bromides
From the themed collection: Most downloaded articles of 2017: Catalysis
Communication

Selective C–H trifluoromethylation of benzimidazoles through photoredox catalysis

This protocol presented a new strategy for visible light induced C–H trifluoromethylation at the C4 of benzimidazoles using Togni's reagent in the presence of fac-Ir(ppy)3.

Graphical abstract: Selective C–H trifluoromethylation of benzimidazoles through photoredox catalysis
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We are delighted to present a collection showcasing some of the most downloaded  ChemComm   articles of 2017. This provides an easy way to quickly access the most important papers published in  ChemComm  this year. These articles highlight exciting and impactful research across a broad range of subject areas, consisting of analytical chemistry, catalysis, energy, inorganic chemistry, materials science, organic chemistry and physical chemistry. We hope you enjoy reading this collection!

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