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Welcome to ListLab. We focus on the development of organocatalysis for various enantioselective transformations.
Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
Joined March 2017
Congratulations to our new PhD Wencke! Here’s to new beginnings, exciting research ahead and celebrating this incredible milestone 🍾🎉
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Ruhr University Bochum is hiring an Early Career Group Leader in Catalysis! Apply by Oct 28, 2025 👉 https://t.co/0CTudShkgg
#Chemistry #Catalysis #AcademicJobs
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🚨 First of its kind! We report the first enantioselective Diels–Alder reaction of β,β- or α,β-disubstituted acyclic enones. Brønsted acid catalysis unlocks access to enantiopure targets like arborone & damascones. #orgchem #asymmetriccatalysis
https://t.co/JojUHt2WHn
pubs.acs.org
Despite the wealth of methods to enantioselectively catalyze Diels–Alder reactions of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl dienophiles, until today, not a single example with an acyclic enone that is either β,β-...
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🌟 Exciting opportunity! RESOLV @ RUB is hiring a group leader in catalysis 🔬 Perfect for early-career researchers ready to lead their own team! 🗓️ Deadline: Oct 7, 2025 https://t.co/bnEnvozbGL
#ChemistryJobs #Catalysis #AcademicTwitter
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Not just ene-exo anymore- we’ve cracked the ene-endo carbonyl-ene cyclization! Efficient, selective & up to 98:2 er enabled by our confined IDPi catalyst @J_A_C_S
https://t.co/Rc2Fa1bltq
pubs.acs.org
The carbonyl–ene reaction between aldehydes and olefins constitutes a perfectly atom economic approach to homoallylic alcohols with concomitant C–C bond formation. However, the scope of catalytic...
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Sunday morning = coffee + a good podcast ☕🎧 Check out Ben List on Let’s Talk Chemistry by @ChemTalk — such a cool mix of science and stories! #SundayVibes #Podcast
https://t.co/OAhZApTY03
open.spotify.com
Let's Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk · Episode
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Ben comments on the discussions around our ALC315 work- Not a scandal but a step forward. #ScienceNews #Chemistry #Healthtech
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Our latest paper out in @J_A_C_S Catalytic Asymmetric Ionic Hydrogenation of α-Alkyl Styrenes https://t.co/1rdTDHOpxq
pubs.acs.org
Over the past two decades, chemists have made significant advances in the field of catalytic asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of various unsaturated compounds with biomimetic hydrogen donors. The...
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🚀 Breakthrough in #mRNA delivery: The List lab makes the overlooked stereoisomers of ALC-0315, a key lipid in #LNPs boosting delivery and reducing toxicity. Stereopure lipids = safer gene therapies. 💉🧬 #Biotech
@J_A_C_S @ICReDDconnect
https://t.co/NFS9iNtuTk
pubs.acs.org
Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are a powerful delivery platform for nucleic acid therapeutics such as mRNA vaccines and gene therapies. Central to their success are ionizable lipids, which facilitate the...
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We are having a fantastic time at the 3rd LIST platform symposium in Mülheim, filled with inspiring talks, engaging discussions and lots of fun! Huge thanks to everyone who made it such a memorable event. #LISTPlatform #catalysis @ICReDDconnect @maxplanckpress
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Had an amazing boat trip with the gang-Sails up, worries down. Teamwork flowed as smoothly as the waves. 🌊⛵ #TeamBuilding #SailingVibes #WorkHardPlayHard
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Looking for a great read this weekend? Check out our newest @J_A_C_S
https://t.co/V0C8D4Mhik
pubs.acs.org
One remarkable feature of catalysis in chemical synthesis is its capacity to override substrate-imposed reactivity and selectivity. The inversion of normal reaction patterns, commonly known as...
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A 10 years of long wait…. Congratulations to our team on winning the KOFO cup 2025🎊🍾
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🚀 Cyclopropanes go metal-free! A highly enantioselective cyclopropanation of olefins using diazoalkanes via #ACPC @NatureCatalysis No metals, just radical cations & serious selectivity #organocatalysis #asymmetricsynthesis #chemtwitter
https://t.co/X5U1yJhpEt
nature.com
Nature Catalysis - Transformations from carbenes to olefins have generally been realized with transition metal-catalysed enantioselective methods or artificial metalloenzymes. Here the authors...
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Our second paper this week @ACSPublications @J_A_C_S From Reagent to Catalyst: Dispersion-Driven Design of a General Asymmetric Transfer Hydrogenation Catalyst https://t.co/fHBhsf5nCA
pubs.acs.org
Even though chemists have long underappreciated the role of London dispersion in catalysis, its importance in determining a reaction course is now well recognized. Dispersion interactions have been...
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Our latest paper out in @ACSCatalysis @ACSPublications Organocatalytic Asymmetric Synthesis of Azabicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes @layth_alama
https://t.co/agFgxrvUgM
pubs.acs.org
The bioisosteric replacement of 2D aromatic scaffolds with sp3-rich surrogates has become an important design element in modern medicinal chemistry. Within the sp3-rich world, the azabicyclo[2.1.1]...
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Asymmetric Counteranion-Directed Halogen Bonding Catalysis in cooperation with #Huberlab @J_A_C_S
https://t.co/gQwYFXyfyd
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Interested to learn more about furans! check out our newest @J_A_C_S @1999Nils
https://t.co/p6fgyFm7o9
pubs.acs.org
Bioderived furans play a pivotal role in advancing defossilized chemical pathways. The complete reduction of furans currently relies on impractical metal-catalyzed hydrogenations at high pressures...
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We are celebrating our 40th doctoral student…Congratulations Marian🍾🎊
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Are you courageous enough to work on an equally challenging and rewarding project? Come join us to split CO2 into its elements! Join our enthusiastic team as a postdoc or PhD student. Learn more about the fascinating science funded by #WSS in the link 👇 https://t.co/Tn9sYg5TSM
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