The Elusive Seven-Membered Ring Tamed! A New Photocatalytic Strategy Achieves Site-Selective Modification
Image source: J. Am. Chem. Soc.Introduction: The seven-membered ring is a crucial structural unit in bioactive compounds, yet its precise synthesis remains challenging compared to smaller ring systems. Traditional methods rely on ring assembly strategies, while direct functionalization of simple cyclic precursors offers a more attractive alternative for substituent structural units. This study by Professor … Read more