Rikkyo University

Successful activation of π electron system using halogen bond-donor iodine catalyst -- A novel method of synthesizing useful indole derivatives for drug development and other applications

Harmony of triple forces: Ionic bonding, hydrogen bonding, and halogen bonding An innovative technique to make iodine more functional and use it as a catalyst: Researchers have developed a new method to synthesize optically active lactone useful for drug development.

Development of a novel method for synthesizing pharmaceutical compounds containing fluorine atoms using sequential organic synthesis reactions