Scientists have long considered ketones (a fundamental chemical class) and esters (molecules formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol) to be locked treasure chests of possibilities. Ubiquitous ...

Esters are formed in condensation reactions and broken by hydrolysis. Fats and oils, important compounds in our diet, are naturally occurring esters and their structure explains their properties.

Fallon is keen to explore similar sensing applications with his boronate ester bullvalenes, and also wants to make druglike molecules that contain the shape-shifting structure.

Its crystal structure reveals a banana-shaped molecule with N- and C-terminal β-barrel domains, a central β-sheet and an ∼ 60-Å-long hydrophobic central cavity.

Ester bonds can be broken by adding a water molecule. Credit: JOHN TIMMER These bonds show up in various biomolecules, so there are many enzymes that can manipulate them.

Determining the structure of a molecule, atom by atom, is important for both chemists and biologists to understand how molecules work and interact with surrounding material.

Esters are formed in condensation reactions and broken by hydrolysis. Fats and oils, important compounds in our diet, are naturally occurring esters and their structure explains their properties.

Researchers have for the first time captured atomic-scale images of molecules before and after a chemical reaction–a breakthrough that will help researchers and students better visualize ...

Chemists unlock the potential of ketone and ester molecules, paving the way for greener and more efficient drug development Technique to transform essential chemical building blocks for drug ...