Tag Archives: 2017

HOCA in Sitges

Posted on June 27, 2017 by mmaamarq

Fernando is now in Sitges attending to the “XXXVI Reunión Bienal de la Real Social Española de Química“. He has presented his talk about “Organocatalytic Synthesis of Chiral 1,4-Dihydropiridines”. Congratulations! Enjoy Fer…

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Working and enjoying Toulouse!

Posted on June 9, 2017 by mmaamarq

Raquel joins these days the 14th International Symposium on Applied Bioinorganic Chemistry and presents her work together with Prof. Gimeno: “First synthesis of group 11 metal complexes with α-hydrazidophosphonate ligands and biological study” (Raquel P. Herrera, Daniel Salvador, Lourdes Ortego, M. Concepción … Continue reading →

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Celebrating our last publication!

Posted on June 7, 2017 by mmaamarq

Asymmetric Organocatalytic Synthesis of Substituted Chiral 1,4-Dihydropyridine Derivatives. Fernando Auria-Luna, Eugenia Marqués-López, M. Concepción Gimeno, Roghayeh Heiran, Somayeh Mohammadi, and Raquel P. Herrera, J. Org. Chem. 2017, 82, 5516–5523. Abstract. The first cinchona-alkaloid-organocatalyzed enantioselective synthesis of chiral 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives is described. Bis-cinchona catalyst 3b … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinchona, Dihydropyridines, Eugenia Marqués-López, Organocatalysis, Publication, Raquel P. Herrera, Research | Tagged 2017, Cinchona, Dihydropyridines, Eugenia Marqués-López, Fernando Auria-Luna, J. Org. Chem., Organocatalysis, Prof. Gimeno, Publication, Raquel P. Herrera | Leave a comment

Proud of her!

Posted on June 7, 2017 by mmaamarq

Our collaborator, Concepción Gimeno, awardee of the “IUPAC 2017 Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering” Congratulations!

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Happy birthday Isaac!

Posted on May 29, 2017 by mmaamarq

Last week, we celebrated Isaac’s birthday with a delicious cake that Sandra cooked for us. Thank you!

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Supporting to Real Zaragoza

Posted on May 16, 2017 by mmaamarq

Last friday Raquel and Javi enjoyed a football match in “La Romareda” supporting to Real Zaragoza (vs Cadiz CF). Real Zaragoza scored first a goal, but finally the result was very frustrating (1-1). Next time!

Posted in Raquel P. Herrera, Sport | Tagged 2017, Football, Javier Martín Martín, Raquel P. Herrera, Real Zaragoza | Leave a comment

Organocatalytic methods collection to obtain chiral 1,4-DHPs, just accepted in Adv. Synth. Catal.

Posted on May 3, 2017 by mmaamarq

Organocatalytic enantioselective synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines, Auria-Luna, F.; Marqués-López, E.; Herrera, R. P. Adv. Synth. Catal. 2017, DOI 10.1002/adsc.201700300 Abstract. This review aims to bring light upon a very interesting group of compounds, the 1,4-dihydropyridines (1,4-DHPs). These structures are well-known pharmacophores, used for many years … Continue reading →

Posted in Dihydropyridines, Eugenia Marqués-López, Organocatalysis, Publication, Raquel P. Herrera, Review | Tagged 2017, Adv. Synth. Catal., Asymmetric organocatalysis, DHP, Dihydropyridines, Eugenia Marqués-López, Fernando Auria-Luna, Organocatalysis, Publication, Raquel P. Herrera, Review | Leave a comment

Happy 40-birthday, RAQUEL!

Posted on April 2, 2017 by mmaamarq

Few weeks ago, we celebrated Raquel’s birthday. It was a nice party for a special number-40 😉 Enjoy it!

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A compilation of methods for an easy substitution of alcohols in water, just published

Posted on April 2, 2017 by mmaamarq

Direct Substitution of Alcohols in Pure Water by Brønsted Acid Catalysis. Ortiz, R.; Herrera, R. P. Molecules 2017, 22(4), 574; DOI:10.3390/molecules22040574. This article belongs to the Special Issue Women in Organic Chemistry. Abstract. With the increasing concern for sustainability, the use … Continue reading →

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V Jornadas Doctorales G-9 (Palma de Mallorca)

Posted on February 12, 2017 by mmaamarq

Juanvi was selected by the University of Zaragoza to participate in the V Jornadas Doctorales G-9 (Palma de Mallorca, del 8 al 10 de febrero de 2017). He presented there, his doctorate topic: SQUARAMIDES.