Themed collection Articles behind our 2026 journal covers
C(sp3)–H halogenation using first-row transition metal catalysts under homogeneous conditions
The direct functionalization of unactivated C–H bonds has emerged as a promising strategy to achieve step-economical, atom-efficient, and environmentally benign chemical processes.
Org. Biomol. Chem., 2026,24, 946-968
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5OB01584G
Diazo compounds: synthesis, carbene generation and reactivity
Diazo compounds are among the most popular intermediates in organic synthesis owing to the ease and versatility of generation of metal–carbenes.
Org. Biomol. Chem., 2026,24, 734-766
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5OB01433F
Efficient and specific DNA-targeting using single-stranded LNA/MOE mixmers and chimeric Invader:XenoRNA probes
Single-stranded LNA/MOE mixmers and duplexes between intercalator-functionalized oligonucleotides and Xeno RNAs efficiently recognize double-stranded DNA with exceptional binding affinity.
Org. Biomol. Chem., 2026,24, 319-323
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5OB01570G
Heterocyclic scaffold-fused dimethoxy-dibenzocyclooctynes for photoactivatable click chemistry
Heterocyclic scaffold-fusion of dimethoxy-DIBO yields photoactivatable pyrrolidine derivatives with efficient SPAAC reactivity, whereas triazole fusions produce nonreactive fluorophores.
Org. Biomol. Chem., 2026,24, 120-126
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5OB01314C
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