Cover Feature: <i>N</i>‐(aminobenzyliden)phthalimides as a New Redox Mediator Family for the Selective Indirect Reduction of Benzyl or Allyl Halides (ChemCatChem 15/2023)

The Cover Feature shows “N-amino Benz” (N-(aminobenzyliden)- phthalimide) the protagonist of this article as an enthusiastic young scientist sharing his work. He a molecular redox catalytic reductive reaction discovered with benzyl bromides and chlorides to produce radicals more experienced colleagues in area at informal seminar. After all, it is not that usual have new organic mediator for reduction!! An additional feature reactivity, depicted blackboard, possibility generate C-C bonds. Of course, science demands discussion Prof. Dr. Anne Tracy N (Antracene) first ask questions, P. Rene (Pyrene) waiting turn, meanwhile Nick Salen (Ni(II)-Salen) relaxed enjoying cup coffee. emeritus Cyclam (Ni(II)-Cyclam) memorable member group wall painting, who made excellent contributions also present. In their Research Article, Bernardo A. Frontana-Uribe co-workers demonstrate N-(aminobenzyliden)phthalimides can act family selective indirect reduction or allyl halides. This gives easy access reactive alkyl radicals, which presence diethyl fumarate yields 2-benzylsuccinate ester moderate yields; unattainable by direct electrochemical reduction. More information be found Article co-workers.