Researchers dramatically simplify and streamline organic chemical synthesis
Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 07:10
in Physics & Chemistry
For the first time researchers discovered a simple and highly efficient way to produce certain kinds of organic compounds. The team from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Tokyo report their new method—which uses a novel iron catalyst—can not only simplify organic synthesis but would greatly reduce costs and cut down on waste products. This could have huge implications for industries such as pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, materials and more.