Helicenes: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

A thorough introduction to everything there is to know about this fascinating compound class

The intriguing nature of this highly interesting compound class has inspired much research over the last decade, and much of what has been produced is highly interdisciplinary, with applications found in catalysis, material science, and spectroscopy. Indeed, the field has reached maturity such that elegant synthetic methods are now available and novel applications in arenas such as enanti...