The Emergence of the Structure of the Molecule and the Art of Its Synthesis

摘要

The celebration of Angewandte Chemie's 125th anniversary in 2013 gives us the opportunity to reflect on both the past and the future of the central, and yet universal and ubiquitous, science of chemistry. Indeed, chemistry is the scientific bridge that connects the macrocosm with the microcosm, our perceived visible world with the invisible world of atoms and molecules. As such, chemistry helps us understand nature and provides the foundation upon which we stand as we attempt to harness it while preserving and sustaining it for generations to come.