Selective C-H Functionalization

Selective C-H functionalization is a chemical process that allows scientists to target specific carbon-hydrogen bonds in molecules to transform them into more complex structures. Traditionally, adding new chemical groups to organic compounds involved breaking multiple bonds, which can be inefficient. This technique focuses on changing just the hydrogen atoms attached to carbon atoms, enabling more precise modifications while preserving the original structure. It has significant implications in fields like pharmaceuticals and materials science, as it can lead to the development of new drugs and advanced materials with greater efficiency and fewer waste products.