Click chemistry connections for functional discovery

• Published in: Nature Synthesis Vol. 1; no. 1; pp. 8 - 10
• Main Authors: Finn, M. G, Kolb, Hartmuth C, Sharpless, K. Barry
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Nature Publishing Group 01.01.2022
• Subjects: Biological products; Chemical synthesis; Chemistry; Chemists; Natural products; Polymer chemistry; Polymers

The organizing principles of click chemistry help scientists make molecules for a variety of applications. Such democratization of synthesis is challenging and rewarding, as useful simplicity is difficult to achieve. We reflect on this and look forward, hoping to continue to tie the joy of functiona...