We report herein the synthesis and reactivity of the high-spin iron-hydride cluster [K(C222)][(tbsL)Fe3(μ3–H)]. Direct hydride transfer reaction attempts led to cluster reduction to afford the anionic...

A program for serial handling of crystallographic data is presented within Olex2. Especially for small molecule electron and x-ray diffraction, the handling of

Preconditions and applications for teaching crystallography in high school chemistry classes are presented.

The Acta Crystallographica Section E announces a call for papers for its new Education and outreach section, dedicated to showcasing innovative practices, resources, and insights in crystallography an...

Expanding the boundaries of synthetic tractability ─ of what molecules can be synthesized and isolated ─ is an eternal challenge for synthetic chemists. The development of new synthetic methods and strategies enables the properties and potential functions of novel molecular targets to be experimentally evaluated. In the context of catalysis, predictable synthetic strategies are often available to access kinetically persistent intermediates such as catalyst resting states. In contrast, synthesis and characterization of the reactive intermediates are often not possible due to the fleeting lifetimes of these species. In crystallo photochemistry combines single-crystal matrix isolation with cryogenic photochemistry to enable reactive intermediates to be synthesized under conditions in which they are persistent and can be (crystallographically) characterized. This Outlook highlights key achievements of in crystallo photochemistry as well as discusses opportunities and challenges that confront realization of the potential of in crystallo synthesis to redefine the boundaries of synthetic tractability.

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