All articles by Karl Collins – Page 2

Opinion

Back to basics for silylation

2015-03-24T00:00:00Z

Karl Collins applauds the simplicity of adding silicon to heterocycles with KOtBu

Opinion

Alkynes reverse reactivity

2015-01-14T00:00:00Z

A mild coupling of alkynes with thiol nucleophiles appeals to Karl Collins

Opinion

Twisting activity from amides

2014-10-01T00:00:00Z

When amides get out of shape, a whole new world of asymmetric aldol reactions opens up, says Karl Collins

Review

Organic chemistry: a mechanistic approach

2014-07-17T00:00:00Z

Orbitals to the frontier

Opinion

Show the way but leave no trace

2014-07-03T00:00:00Z

Karl Collins examines a stealthy strategy for directed C–H activation

Opinion

Reduced to clear

2014-04-01T00:00:00Z

Karl Collins contemplates reducing amides to alcohols instead of amines

Opinion

Oxidation station

2014-01-08T00:00:00Z

Pushing the boundaries of C-H activation with Karl Collins

Review

The portable chemist’s consultant

2013-09-23T00:00:00Z

Azacycles? There’s an app for that

Opinion

An 'Aye' for details

2013-07-10T00:00:00Z

Small steps by synthetic chemists could mean giant leaps for those who follow, says Karl Collins