A Radical Revolution in the 21st Century

Abstract

This Special Collection on “Radical Chemistry in Homogeneous Catalysis and Organic Synthesis” organized in collaboration with the European Journal of Organic Chemistry and ChemCatChem showcases the maturity of field. Overall, this Special Collection encompasses 11 reviews and 27 research articles, covering a diverse range of topics. It presents the latest advancements in the controlled generation of radical species using transition metal catalysis, photoredox catalysis, or electrochemistry. It highlights the importance of moving towards more sustainable chemical processes, with particular focus on the development of novel organo(photo)catalysts, or efficient catalyst-free reactions. It presents new transformations to access complex scaffolds as well as new building blocks and reagents, further simplifying single-electron disconnection logic. In addition, it also highlights the key advancements in addressing some of the current challenges in radical chemistry, such the development of enantioselective reactions or how to scale-up radical processes to meet the needs of the fine chemical industry.