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C&EN: Metal complexes rip open benzene

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Mark Peplow

Scandium and chromium compounds team up to convert iconic molecule into linear product at room temperature.

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    • Nature Biotechnology: Chemistry Nobel materials in the clinic

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