Cover Feature: Ligand-Induced Selectivity in the Reaction of Conjugated Enyne with Enolic Ester: A DFT-Based Mechanistic Study (Asian J. Org. Chem. 8/2025)

Abstract

The cover image illustrates a reaction where two reactants react in the presence of the palladium catalyst via divergent pathways depending on the ligand environment. The presence of different ligands (L1 and L2) directs the catalytic cycle through distinct mechanistic routes, ultimately yielding two different products. This highlights the pivotal role of ligand identity in dictating reaction selectivity and product outcome. More details can be found in article number e202400819 by Shivangi Gupta and Puneet Gupta.