Dear Colleagues,

At present, a real need for original molecular scaffolds has emerged in various fields such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals or electronics. One of the most promising answers to this essential confrontation is the design of organic molecules incorporating atypical atoms. Indeed, it gives the possibility to explore a chemical space that has been left completely unexplored. Among the various possible options, the classical heteroelements of group 14, namely silicon, germanium, tin and lead, have emerged in recent decades. While these elements have been mainly studied in inorganic chemistry and material sciences, interest in organic compounds incorporating these heteroelements is growing every year and elegant synthetic methods have been developed. This Special Issue therefore aims to illustrate the most recent and relevant developments on the use of these heteroelements in organic synthesis. The contributions will focus on a wide range of fields such as heterocyclic chemistry, domino/multicomponent reactions, and catalysis, as well as the application of these transformations to reach different families of high-value molecules (including bioactive compounds or organic dyes).

Dr. Morgan Donnard
Guest Editor

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• Silicon
• Germanium
• Tin
• Lead
• Organic synthesis
• Heterocycles
• Group 14
• Catalysis
• Radical chemistry
• Organic materials
• Unstable species