Minty-fresh solvent for sustainable cross-couplings

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Eucalyptol could replace diethyl ether, DMF, THF and toluene in many synthetic reactions

Scientists in France have discovered a new use for eucalyptol – as well as repelling insects and revitalising sauna-goers, the eucalyptus essential oil works as a sustainable solvent for cross-coupling reactions.