World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
58
Citations
9812
World Ranking
10830
National Ranking
381

Overview

Albert Moyano is a researcher affiliated with the University of Barcelona in Spain. Their work primarily spans the fields of Chemistry and Materials Science, with a focus on Organic Chemistry and Materials Chemistry as key subfields. Additional areas of expertise include Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, and Pharmacology.

The core research topics explored by Moyano include:

  • Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry
  • Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis
  • Radical Photochemical Reactions
  • Oxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions
  • Synthesis of Organic Compounds
  • Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies
  • Crystallization and Solubility Studies

Recent scholarly contributions demonstrate a focus on organocatalysis and synthetic organic chemistry. Key papers include:

  • "A pH-Switchable Aqueous Organocatalysis with Amphiphilic Secondary Amine-Porphyrin Hybrids" (2020), European Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • "Chiral Amphiphilic Secondary Amine-Porphyrin Hybrids for Aqueous Organocatalysis" (2020), Molecules
  • "Catalytic asymmetric defluorinative allylation of silyl enol ethers" (2023), Chemical Science
  • "One-pot organocatalyzed synthesis of tricyclic indolizines" (2023), Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry
  • "Synthesis of New Amino-Functionalized Porphyrins: Preliminary Study of Their Organophotocatalytic Activity" (2023), Molecules

Moyano frequently publishes in journals such as Molecules, European Journal of Organic Chemistry, Preprints.org, The Cambridge Structural Database, and Chemical Science.

Their collaboration network includes repeated partnerships with researchers Joaquim Crusats, Pol Torres, Manoel T. Rodrigues, Hugo Santos, and Lucas A. Zeoly.

Best Publications

  • Asymmetric Organocatalytic Cyclization and Cycloaddition Reactions

    Albert Moyano;Ramon Rios

  • A theoretical study on the mechanism of the thermal and the acid-catalyzed decarboxylation of 2-oxetanones (.beta.-lactones)

    Albert Moyano;Miquel A. Pericas;Eduard Valenti

  • Organocatalytic synthesis of spiro compounds via a cascade Michael–Michael-aldol reaction

    Xavier Companyó;Alex Zea;Andrea-Nekane R. Alba;Andrea Mazzanti

  • Oxazoline‐Mediated Interannular Cyclopalladation of Ferrocene: Chiral Palladium(II) Catalysts for the Enantioselective Aza‐Claisen Rearrangement

    Albert Moyano;Malgorzata Rosol;Rosa M. Moreno;Concepción López

  • Simple preparation of chiral acetylenic ethers

    Albert Moyano;Florence Charbonnier;Andrew E. Greene

  • Asymmetric approach to Pauson-Khand bicyclization. Enantioselective formal synthesis of hirsutene

    J. Castro;H. Sorensen;A. Riera;C. Morin

  • Synthesis of a Family of Fine-Tunable New Chiral Ligands for Catalytic Asymmetric Synthesis. Ligand Optimization through the Enantioselective Addition of Diethylzinc to Aldehydes

    Anton Vidal-Ferran;Albert Moyano;Miquel A. Pericàs;Antoni Riera

  • Highly Stereoselective Synthesis of Spiropyrazolones

    Andrea-Nekane R. Alba;Alex Zea;Guillem Valero;Teresa Calbet

  • A Superior, Readily Available Enantiopure Ligand for the Catalytic Enantioselective Addition of Diethylzinc to alpha-Substituted Aldehydes.

    Lluís Solà;Katamreddy Subba Reddy;† Anton Vidal-Ferran;Albert Moyano

  • High Catalytic Activity of Chiral Amino Alcohol Ligands Anchored to Polystyrene Resins

    † Anton Vidal-Ferran;Nick Bampos;Albert Moyano;Miquel A. Pericàs

  • A Dual-Function, Highly Efficient Chiral Controller for Stereoselective Intermolecular Pauson-Khand Reactions

    Xavier Verdaguer;Albert Moyano;Miquel A. Pericas;Antoni Riera

  • Enantioselective ring construction through asymmetric olefin-ketene cycloaddition. A highly enantiocontrolled approach to (-)-.alpha.-cuparenone and (+)-.beta.-cuparenone

    Andrew E. Greene;Florence Charbonnier;Marie Jacqueline Luche;Albert Moyano

  • Highly enantioselective cascade synthesis of spiropyrazolones

    Alex Zea;Andrea-Nekane R. Alba;Andrea Mazzanti;Albert Moyano

  • A New Chiral Bidentate (P,S) Ligand for the Asymmetric Intermolecular Pauson−Khand Reaction

    Xavier Verdaguer;Albert Moyano;Miquel A. Pericàs;Antoni Riera

  • Highly enantioselective organocatalytic synthesis of piperidines. Formal synthesis of (-)-Paroxetine

    Guillem Valero;Jiri Schimer;Ivana Cisarova;Jan Vesely

  • Highly enantio- and diastereoselective organocatalytic desymmetrization of prochiral cyclohexanones by simple direct aldol reaction catalyzed by proline.

    Xavier Companyó;Guillem Valero;Luis Crovetto;Albert Moyano

  • Camphor-Derived, Chelating Auxiliaries for the Highly Diastereoselective Intermolecular Pauson−Khand Reaction: Experimental and Computational Studies

    Xavier Verdaguer;Jordi Vázquez;Gerard Fuster;Vania Bernardes-Génisson

  • Frank Model and Spontaneous Emergence of Chirality in Closed Systems

    Joaquim Crusats;David Hochberg;Albert Moyano;Josep M. Ribó

  • Ready access to stereodefined β-hydroxy-γ-amino acids. Enantioselective synthesis of fully protected cyclohexylstatine

    Patricia Castejón;Albert Moyano;Miquel A. Pericàs;Antoni Riera

  • Enantioselective Organocatalytic Addition of Oxazolones to 1,1‐Bis(phenylsulfonyl)ethylene: A Convenient Asymmetric Synthesis of Quaternary α‐Amino Acids

    Andrea-Nekane R. Alba;Xavier Companyó;Guillem Valero;Albert Moyano

  • Formal Highly Enantioselective Organocatalytic Addition of Fluoromethyl Anion to α,β‐Unsaturated Aldehydes

    Andrea-Nekane Alba;Xavier Companyó;Albert Moyano;Ramon Rios

Frequent Co-Authors

Miquel A. Pericàs
Miquel A. Pericàs University of Barcelona
Antoni Riera
Antoni Riera University of Barcelona
Ramon Rios
Ramon Rios University of Southampton
Andrew E. Greene
Andrew E. Greene Joseph Fourier University
Mercè Font-Bardia
Mercè Font-Bardia University of Barcelona
Andrea Mazzanti
Andrea Mazzanti University of Pavia
Miguel A. Maestro
Miguel A. Maestro University of A Coruña
Ruben Martin
Ruben Martin Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats
Xavier Solans
Xavier Solans University of Barcelona
Jeremy K. M. Sanders
Jeremy K. M. Sanders University of Cambridge

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students interested in the intersection of Chemistry and criminal investigation, pursuing an online master's in forensic psychology can open doors to specialized roles. This degree blends scientific knowledge with psychological principles, enhancing understanding of criminal behavior and evidence analysis.

Career options expand further within careers in forensic science, where chemistry graduates can apply their expertise in analyzing physical evidence, toxicology, and crime scene investigation. Forensic science is a growing field with demand for skilled professionals.

When considering study options, it's crucial to understand how much is criminal justice school. Costs vary widely depending on the program level and institution, so researching tuition and fees will help prospective students plan their education effectively.

For those seeking quicker entry points into the field, the best online criminal justice associate degree programs offer foundational knowledge and skills suited for immediate employment or further education in related scientific or justice disciplines.

Best Scientists Citing Albert Moyano

Trending Scientists