Metal-Catalyzed Organic Transformations: Expanding Horizons in Synthetic Methodology—2nd Edition
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Organic Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: palladium catalysis; cyclization reaction; green chemistry; domino reaction; free radical chemistry
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Dear Colleagues,
Following the great success of the First Edition of this Special Issue, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Second Edition of “Metal-Catalyzed Organic Transformations: Expanding Horizons in Synthetic Methodology” in Molecules.
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/molecules/special_issues/4Z2KP90OQ4
Metal-catalyzed organic transformations are crucial tools for synthesizing complex molecules, as they enhance the efficiency of chemical reactions, streamline the synthetic pathways, and reduce the production costs. Therefore, it is essential to develop highly efficient synthetic transformations to construct bioactive molecules using metal catalysis. This Special Issue aims to encompass a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in metal-catalyzed organic transformations. The Guest Editor invites reviews and original research articles that explore the diverse and expanding horizons of synthetic methodology enabled by metal catalysts. The topics encompass innovative strategies used to construct complex molecules, efficient synthetic pathways, and the synthesis of bioactive compounds. This collection serves as a valuable resource for researchers seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in metal-catalyzed organic transformations and their impact on synthetic chemistry.
Dr. Chen Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- multicomponent reactions
- transition metal catalysis
- organometallic chemistry
- electrosynthesis
- photocatalysis
- green organic synthesis
- bioactive molecules
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