Dear Colleagues,

The research focus of modern organic synthesis has been rapidly changing in recent years. Today, the integration of green chemistry principles and PASE (pot, atom, and step economy) approaches is a key trend in molecular design. In this context, the development of "building blocks" that enable the efficient synthesis of functionalized molecules is essential. Due to the combination of two or three reactive centers, the condensation of such systems can easily form both aliphatic and heterocyclic derivatives, including fluorinated derivatives. In terms of PASE, the desired formation of C-C, C-N, and C-O bonds proceeds under metal or metal-free C-H functionalization, organocatalysis, and electrochemical or photoredox reactions.

This Special Issue aims to familiarize readers with the most modern trends and achievements in the field of organic chemistry. We strongly encourage authors to submit original research articles, review papers, and short communications covering the last two decades of research innovations in organic synthesis. We especially welcome research describing the application of both metal catalysis and organocatalysis in the synthesis and functionalization of heterocyclic compounds for medicinal chemistry and the development of functional materials. We warmly invite studies concerning the development and application of polyfunctional molecules that represent convenient "building blocks" for the synthesis of various classes of organic substances.

Dr. Denis N. Bazhin
Dr. Yulia S. Kudyakova
Guest Editors

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• green chemistry
• PASE
• heterocyclic synthesis
• building blocks
• organocatalysis
• Electrochemistry
• photoredox reactions
• C-H functionalization