Scientific Publication Electroreductive Olefin–Ketone Coupling October 10, 2021 Abstract: A user-friendly approach is presented to sidestep the venerable Grignard addition to unactivated ketones to access tertiary alcohols
Scientific Publication Electrochemically driven desaturation of carbonyl compounds October 2, 2021 Abstract: Electrochemical techniques have long been heralded for their innate sustainability as efficient methods to achieve redox reactions.
Scientific Publication Carbonyl Desaturation: Where Does Catalysis Stand? September 23, 2021 Abstract: There is a strong parallel between simple alcohol oxidation and carbonyl desaturation from both strategic and tactical vantage points.
Press Clippings Scientific Publication Electrochemical Oxidation of bio-based furan in batch and flow mode – Chemistry Today May-June 2021 Vol 39 (3) May 26, 2021 This article showcases the design of an electrochemical dimethoxylation reaction of bio-based furan. This transformation provides a key synthetic
Company announcement Scientific Publication Minakem announces New Patent for a new process of preparation of Rilpivirine May 20, 2020 Minakem successfully pursues the development of its own intellectual property The present invention relates to a new process of preparation
Scientific Publication A simple, efficient, cheap and broadly applicable system for the carboxylation of benzylic bromides with carbon monoxide and water January 7, 2020 Abstract: Upon simple reaction with only 2.5 wt% of Pearlman’s catalyst and 10 mol% of TBAB in THF at 110 °C for 4 hours, a range of benzylic
Scientific Publication Copper-Mediated N-Arylations of Hydantoins November 19, 2018 MINAKEM RECHERCHE has collaborated with the research group of Prof. Gwilherm Evano, from the ULB to develop a flexible approach towards N-arylated
Scientific Publication An improved synthesis of 1-methylcyclopropanol using the Kulinkovich reaction October 31, 2018 Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 1-methylcyclopropanol using the Kulinkovich reaction is described. The use of titanium