title: Radicals: Reactive Intermediates with Translational Potential.
abstract: This Perspective illustrates the defining characteristics of free radical chemistry, beginning with its rich and storied history. Studies from our laboratory are discussed along with recent developments emanating from others in this burgeoning area. The practicality and chemoselectivity of radical reactions enable rapid access to molecules of relevance to drug discovery, agrochemistry, material science, and other disciplines. Thus, these reactive intermediates possess inherent translational potential, as they can be widely used to expedite scientific endeavors for the betterment of humankind.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute , 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, United States.
authors.forename: Ming
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yan
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute , 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, United States.
authors.forename: Julian C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Lo
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute , 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, United States.
authors.forename: Jacob T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute , 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, United States.
authors.forename: Phil S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Baran
mesh_terms: D005609:Free Radicals / Q000737:chemistry*; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D013441:Sulfinic Acids / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D005609:Free Radicals; D013441:Sulfinic Acids