Cross-Coupling Reactions in Organic Synthesis

Dear Colleagues

Cross-coupling reactions are key steps in the synthesis of a number of bioactive molecules of interest in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, cosmetics and more generally in fine chemicals. These reactions, including substitution of an aryl, vinyl or aklyl halide by nucleophile under transition metal catalysed procedures, have been the focus of many academic and industrial research groups leading to significant improvements during the last two decades. This special issue of Molecules dedicated to Cross-coupling Reactions calls for both fundamental and applied contributions in this field that remain a hot topic for both academics and industrials. Special attention will be paid to original contributions and feature articles reporting new or improved cross-coupling methodologies. Review papers are strongly encouraged, with special interests to those focusing on mechanistic aspects.

Dr. Laurent Djakovitch
Guest Editor