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ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Properties of Tris(dithioacetylacetonato)vanadium(III).
Authors: BOYD P. D. W. , HOPE J. , MARTIN R. L.
Published: May 2016

The reaction of reduced (I) with VCl3 leads to the title complex (II) (no yield given).
ChemInform Abstract: Trisubstituted Group 6 Metal Carbonyl Complexes with Di‐2‐pyridylamine Ligands. Crystal Structures of (2,2′‐Bipyridyl‐N,N′)tricarbonyl(di‐2‐pyridylamine‐N′)‐molybedenum(0) and ‐tungsten(0).
Authors: HOWIE R. A. , MCQUILLAN G. P.
Published: May 2016

Reactions of the complexes (I) with di‐Zlpyridylamine (II) yield the isostructural mixed complexes (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Aurothionein Formation from Zn, Cd ‐Thionein and Et3PAuCl, but not Et3PAu‐ SATg (Auranofin).
Authors: SHAW C. F. III , LAIB J. E.
Published: May 2016

Et3PAuCl reacts in vitro with horse‐kidney zinc, cadmium‐ ‐ metallothionein (Zn, Cd ‐ Th) to displace zinc, but not cadmium.
ChemInform Abstract: Formation of N‐C Bonds via Alkylation of Transition Metal Nitrosyls.
Authors: MCCLEVERTY J. A. , NINNES C. W. , WOLOCHOWICZ I.
Published: May 2016

Reaction of the Ru complex (I) with benzyl bromide under CO affords aside the two inorganic complexes (II) and (III) the oxime (IV), cyanide (V), amide (VI), aldehyde (VII), and alcohol (VIII) in amounts depending on reaction temp. and time.
ChemInform Abstract: Photoreactions of the Triruthenium Cluster Ru3(CO)12 and Substituted Analogues.
Authors: DESROSIERS M. F. , WINK D. A. , TRAUTMAN R. , FRIEDMAN A. E. , FORD P. C.
Published: May 2016

The medium, ligand, and wavelength effects on the quantum yields and flash photolysis kinetics for the photofragmentation and photosubstitution reactions of the trinuclear Cluster Ru3(CO)12 and Ru3(CO)12‐"L" [L: P(OMe)3, PPh3, P(p‐tolyl)3, P(O‐o‐tolyl)3] are comprehensively investigated.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and in vitro Antitumour Activity of PtCl2 Complexes of Pyridine‐ and Quinoline‐amine and ‐imine Ligands and of Carbocyclic Ethylenediamine Ligands.
Authors: BRUNNER H. , SCHMIDT M. , SCHOENENBERGER H. +
Published: May 2016

The cis‐dichloro‐Pt(II) Complexes (I)‐(VI) are prepared from K2PtCl4 and appropriate ligands and characterized by elemental analysis, 1H NMR, mass, and IR spectra.
ChemInform Abstract: Formation of 3(4→18)‐abeo‐Aphidicolenes via Cyclopropyl Intermediates.
Authors: HANSON J. R. , HITCHCOCK P. B. , YEOH B. L.
Published: May 2016

Treat‐ ment of 18‐hydroxyaphidicol‐2‐ene (I) with PPh3 and CCl4 affords the title compound (II), which has been formed by ring expansion.
ChemInform Abstract: Combined Chemical and Enzymatic Synthesis of Sialyloligosaccharides and Characterization by 500‐MHz 1H and 13C NMR Spectroscopy.
Authors: SABESAN S. , PAULSON J. C.
Published: May 2016

Aseries of title compounds such as (III)‐(V), containing moieties of neuraminic acid, are synthesized via oligosaccharides, which are prepared chemically or enzymatically (like (II)), using three different mammalian sialyltransferases.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Macrocyclic Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid Analogues from (‐ )‐(7R,8R)‐1‐Chloromethyl‐1,2‐didehydro‐7‐hydroxypyrrolizidinium Chloride.
Authors: BURTON M. , ROBINS D. J.
Published: May 2016

Retronecine (I) is converted to the chloromethyl derivative (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Boron
Authors: GREATREX R.
Published: May 2016

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ChemInform Abstract: Invar Effect in R2Fe14B Compounds (R: La, Ce, Nd, Sm, Gd, Er).
Authors: BUSCHOW K. H. J.
Published: May 2016

In regard to their possible use as magnets in modern electric drives the thermal expansion behayiour of the title compound and of the binary compound Nd2Fe" is investigated between 20 and 700°C. In all cases, large Invar anomalies are shown to occur starting at temp. somewhat above the Curie temperature.
ChemInform Abstract: Structure of Electroless Cobalt Alloy Films for Perpendicular Magnetic Recording Media.
Authors: KOIWA I. , MATSUBARA H. , OSAKA T. , YAMAZAKI Y. , NAMIKAWA T.
Published: May 2016

Co40.1Ni44.2Re6.0P9.7 (I) and Co23.6Ni58.5Re5.3Mn0.2P12.4 (II) alloy films have been prepared.
ChemInform Abstract: Electronic Interaction in MmNi5‐xAlx Intermetallics and Their Hydrides.
Authors: RAI K. N. , RANI R. , SRIKANTH V. , KUMAR J.
Published: May 2016

The magnetization behaviour of the MmNi5‐"Alx system (Mm: misch metal, x: 0, 0.6, 0.8, and 1.0) has been studied.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and 183W NMR Characterization of Vanadium‐Substituted Polyoxometalates Based on B‐Type PW9O349‐ Precursors.
Authors: DOMAILLE P. J. , WATUNYA G.
Published: May 2016

The Ksalts (VII) and (IX) and Bu4N salts of the same anions are prepared as shown in the scheme (detailed experimental procedures are given, yields given in g).
ChemInform Abstract: Conjugate Addition of Nitro Derivatives to α,β‐Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds on Basic Alumina.
Authors: ROSINI G. , MAROTTA E. , BALLINI R. , PETRINI M.
Published: May 2016

Die im Titel genannte Umsetzung stellt ein schonendes Verfahren für säure‐ oder basenemp?ndliche Reaktionskomponenten dar.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Properties of α,ω‐Bisamidobetaines.
Authors: TAKEDA T. , YAMAMURA S. , OGAWA S. , HONDA K. , NAKAMURA M.
Published: May 2016

The bis‐amides (III) [yield is given only for (IIIa)], obtained by condensation of the diamine (I) with the dioic acids (II), are quaternized by reaction with sodium chloroacetate to give the bis‐betaines (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: The Hydrocyanation of Alkynes.
Authors: JACKSON W. R. , PERLMUTTER P.
Published: May 2016

Die Hydrocyanierung von Alkinen wie (I) liefert ogß‐ungesättigte Nitrile (II) und (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of the Methyl Homologues of Brexane, Brendane and Noradamantane.
Authors: SOKOLOVA I. M. , PEKHK T. I. , ANFILOGOVA S. N. , TESFAYE L. , BELIKOVA N. A. , DUBITSKAYA N. F.
Published: May 2016

The methylbrexanes (V), (VI) and (VIII), the 2‐methylbrendanes (XII) and (XIII) and the 2‐methylnoradamantanes (XVII) and (XVIII) are synthesized and their chromatographic retention times are measured.
ChemInform Abstract: Chlorination of Alkylbenzenes with Molecular Chlorine in Alcoholic Media.
Authors: BERMEJO J. , CABEZA C. , BLANCO C. G. , MOINELO S. R. , MATINEZ A.
Published: May 2016

Beim Einleiten von Chlorgas in Lösungen von m‐Xylol in Methanol, Ethanol, Propanol, Butanol oder Pentanol erhält man bei 20 ‐ 21°C wie bei der an sich bekannten, mit Eisen(III)‐chlorid katalysierten Umsetzung in rascher Reaktion und mit hohen Ausbeuten die Monochlor‐Derivate des m‐Xylols.
ChemInform Abstract: Ring Opening Reactions of n6‐Xanthone‐n5‐cyclopentadienyliron Hexafluorophosphate.
Authors: GILL U. S. , SUTHERLAND R. G.
Published: May 2016

Der Xanthon‐ Komplex (I) wird mit den Aminen (II) zu den Ringöffnungsprodukten (III) umgesetzt, die photolytisch zu den Benzophenonen (IV) dekomplexiert werden.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 16‐(4‐Iodophenyl)hexadecanoic Acid.
Authors: PROTIVA J. , PECKA J. , KLINOTOVA E. , PROCHAZKA M.
Published: May 2016

The title compound (X) is synthesized via the acid (IV), which is obtainable by two methods: desulfuration of the dithioketal (IIIb) or of the thienyl‐hexanoic acid (VIII).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Fluorinated α‐Amino Ketones. Part 1. α‐Benzamidoalkyl Mono‐, Di‐ and Trifluoromethyl Ketones.
Authors: KOLB M. , BARTH J. , NEISES B.
Published: May 2016

Aus den Aminosäuren (I) erhält man die Oxazolone (II), die nach Acylierung zu (IV) in die C‐Acylverbindungen (V) umlagern.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Photochemical Reactivity of β,γ‐Unsaturated Imines. An Aza‐di‐π‐methane Rearrangement of 1‐Azapenta‐1,5‐dienes.
Authors: ARMESTO D. , HORSPOOL W. M. , MARTIN J.‐A. F. , PEREZ‐OSSORIO R.
Published: May 2016

The moisture‐sensitive imines (IV) are synthesized by reaction of the aldehyde (II) with the äppropriate amines (I) or (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Nucleophilic Reactivity of Dehydrodiferulic Acid Bislactone.
Authors: BOSHOFF P. R. , PEROLD G. W.
Published: May 2016

The bislactone (I) reacts with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution to give the diacid (II) which is further converted to the tricyclic compound (V).
ChemInform Abstract: The Trioxa[5]‐peristylane System.
Authors: MEHTA G. , RAO H. S. P.
Published: May 2016

Im Zusammenhang mit Überlegungen zur Konzeption eines Pentaoxa[5]‐peristylans (I) wird das Trioxa[5]‐peristylan (VIII) synthetisiert.
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetrie Oxidation of Racemic Sulfide. Stereochemistry of Enantiomer Differentiation Reaction.
Authors: TAKATA T. , ANDO W.
Published: May 2016

Durch Oxidation der Thiazolidine (I) entstehen die I‐Iydroperogcide (II), die‐ zu einer optisch aktiv induzierten Oxidation von Sulfiden (III) zu entsprechenden Sulfoxiden (V) eingesetzt werden können.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Oxindole Derivatives from N‐Alkenyl‐o‐chloroanilides with Zero‐Valent Nickel Complex.
Authors: CANOIRA L. , RODRIGUEZ J. G.
Published: May 2016

Die Chloranilide (Ia)‐(If), deren Herstellung beschrieben wird, cyclisieren in Gegenwart von Nickel(0)‐Komplexen zu den Oxindolen (II) und (III) neben den Chinolonen (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Heterocyclic Compounds. Part 49. An Unexpected Synthesis of Isoxazo 1‐ amines.
Authors: CILLER J. A. , SEOANE C. , SOTO J. L.
Published: May 2016

Aus den ungesättigten Nitroketonen (I) entstehen mit HCN die Addukte (II), die zu den Isoxazolen(III)cyc1isiert werden.
ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of Dimedone Enaminone with β‐Nitrostyrene.
Authors: RAO T. V. , EKKUNDI V. S. , TRIVEDI G. K.
Published: May 2016

Apossible mechanism for the formation of the dihydrobenzoxazinone (VII) from dimedone (I) and β‐nitrostyrene (III) is proposed: initially, deprotonation after the alkylation of the enaminone (II) with (III) gives (IV) (in a kinetically controlled reaction).
ChemInform Abstract: Antiviral Compounds. Part 15. Reaction of 5,6‐Diphenyl‐1,2,4‐triazine‐ 3‐thiol with Alcohols and Antiviral Activity.
Authors: SHIBAMOTO S. , NISHIMURA T. , FUKUYASU H.
Published: May 2016

Das aus Benzilmonoxim (I) und Thiosemicarbazid (II) erhältliche Thiosemicarbazon (III) cyclokondensiert in wäßrig‐methanoli‐ scher Salzsäure zu 5,6‐Diphenyl‐1,2,4‐triazin‐3‐thiol (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Apparent Absence of Reversal of Oxaphosphetane Formation in Some Wittig Reactions.
Authors: CAIRNS S. M. , MCEWEN W. E.
Published: May 2016

Die Umsetzung der Phosphoniumsalze (I) mit Benzaldehyd (II) zu den instabilen Cycloaddukten (III) wird untersucht.
ChemInform Abstract: Protonated Metal‐Free Salt and Manganese Complex of a [14]TetraeneN4 Macrocyclic Ligand.
Authors: ANDERSON B. A. , JACKELS S. C.
Published: May 2016

The protonated metal‐free salt (II) can react readily with Cu and Ni acetate to give (I) and the analogous Ni Complex.
ChemInform Abstract: Oscillating Reactions Involving a Nickel Complex with a 13‐Membered Tetraaza Macrocyclic Ligand in Acidic Bromate Medium.
Authors: XU J. , NI S.
Published: May 2016

The complex (I) can act as a catalyst for acidic bromate driven oscillators.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and X‐Ray Crystallographic Characterization of the Gold(II) Ylide Dimers [Au(CH2)2PPh2]2(CH2CN)Br and [Au(CH2)2PPh2]2(CH2C(O)Ph)Br.
Authors: MURRAY H. H. , FACKLER J. P. JUN. , MAZANY A. M. , PORTER L. C. , SHAIN J. , FALVELLO L. R.
Published: May 2016

The oxidative addition of the Au(I) ylide dimer (I) by bromoacetonitrile (IIa) or bromoacetophenone (IIb) gives the asymm. substituted title Compounds (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Electrochemical and Spectroelectrochemical Studies of (Tetraphenylporphyrinato)rhodium(III) Acetyl, (TPP)Rh(COCH3).
Authors: KADISH K. M. , ANDERSON J. E. , YAO C.‐L. , GUILARD R.
Published: May 2016

The title compound undergoes two one‐electron reductions, which occur at ‐ 1.36 and ‐ 1.84V in benzonitrile.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Characterization of 1,1‐Bis(aminomethyl)cyclohexaneplatinum) Compounds and the Crystal Structure Determinatian of 1,1‐Bis(aminomethyl)cyclohexaneaquosulphatoplatinum(II) Monohydrate.
Authors: MEINEMA H. A. , VERBEEK F. , MARSMAN J. W. , BULTEN E. J. , DABROWIAK J. C. , KRISHNAN B. S. , SPEK A. L.
Published: May 2016

ReaCtiOn of ′ complex (I), prepared from K2PtCl4 and the diamine, with AQQSQ; or , to the sulfatoaquo and the dinitrato analogues (IIa) and (IIb), re?pp?tively, ment of aqueous solutions of these compoundswith an eguimokaxgmg?ptgfäg?afi; OH results in formation of hydroxo‐bridged dimtärs and‐t‐;imers:Ä‐]äq";; p2qs′wix?%gi.‐′ . I V cyclic trimeric species (IIIa) and (IIIb) are isolated.
ChemInform Abstract: Chemical Constituents of Amaryllidaceae. Part 21. Ungeremine and Criasbetaine, Two Anti‐tumour Alkaloids from Crinum asiaticum.
Authors: GHOSAL S. , KUMAR Y. , SINGH S. K. , KUMAR A.
Published: May 2016

The title compounds (Ia) and (Ib) are isolated from the fruits of C. asiaticum.
ChemInform Abstract: The Stereoselective Synthesis of (‐)‐(8R)‐Methylcanadine via Selective Monocomplexation of Canadine to Chromium Tricarbonyl.
Authors: BLAGG J. , DAVIES S. G.
Published: May 2016

(‐)‐Canadin (I) reagiert mit Chromhexacarbonyl bei der Thermolyse zu einem Gemisch diastereoisomerer Komplexe (IIa) und (IIb), die durch Blitz‐Chromatographie an SiO2 getrennt werden können.
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Michael Additions via SAMP‐/RAMP‐Hydrazones: Enantioselective Synthesis of Pheromones of the Small Forest Ant (Formica polyctena) and the Red Wood Ant (F. rufa).
Authors: ENDERS D. , RENDENBACH B. E. M.
Published: May 2016

Asymmetrie Michael Additions via SAMP‐/RAMP‐Hydrazones: Enantioselective Synthesis of Pheromones of the Small Forest Ant (Formica polyctena) and the Red Wood Ant (F. rufa).
ChemInform Abstract: Scandium, Yttrium, the Lanthanoids and the Actinoids
Authors: MILLER J. D.
Published: May 2016

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ChemInform Abstract: Surface Chemistry of Nickel Supported on TinO2n‐1.
Authors: ZUR LOYE H.‐C. , FALTENS T. A. , STACY A. M.
Published: May 2016

It is shown that the chemisorption of H, at 295 K on Ni dispersed on Ti"O2"‐, (4 ä n g 8) decreases with decreasing n. The change in H2 chemisorption is not a smooth function of n; a large drop is observed between Ti7O" and Ti6O" where Iarge changes in bulk properties occur.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Characterization of Mixed Heteropoly Penta(tungsto)(vanado)tellurates.
Authors: ROY S. K. , GHOSH B. N.
Published: May 2016

The mixed heteropoly salt (I) is synthesized Starting from sodium tungstate, telluric acid, and sodium metavanadaxe (Scl z!) in aqueous solution a! pH 2.5 and 60°C (6 h).
ChemInform Abstract: Nucleophilic Addition to Olefins. Part 15. Solvent und Substituent Effects on the Hydrolysis of Benzylidenemalononitriles in Basic Me2SO‐Water Solutions.
Authors: BERNASCONI C. F. , FOX J. P. , KANAVARIOTI A. , PANDA M.
Published: May 2016

Addition of OH′ to the olefins (I) is rate‐limiting in H2O. In solvents containing DMso the formation of products, predominantly via intramolecular H ′ütransfer, becomes rate‐determining at high concentrations of KOH.
ChemInform Abstract: Selective Oxidation of Aldehydes to Carboxylic Acids with Sodium Chlorite‐Hydrogen Peroxide.
Authors: DALCANALE E. , MONTANARI F.
Published: May 2016

Aldehyde (I) und (V) werden durch Natriumchlorit (II) zu den Carbonsäuren (IV) bzw. (VII) oxidiert, wobei das entstehende Hypochlorit durch H2O; (III) bzw. DMSO (VI) abgefangen wird.
ChemInform Abstract: Nuclear Synthons: Mesyltriflone as an Olefin Polyanion Equivalent.
Authors: HENDRICKSON J. B. , BOUDREAUX G. J. , PALUMBO P. S.
Published: May 2016

Sequemial treatment of dimethyl sulfone (I) with ethyl magnesium bromide and lrifyl fluoride (II) gives mesyItri?one (III), which is alkylated via its ma‐dianion to give compounds (V).
ChemInform Abstract: The First Synthesis und Resolution of Some Chiral Carbon Compounds Having Four Different Labile Ligands.
Authors: TAKEUCHI Y. , ASAHINA M. , MURAYAMA A. , HORI K. , KOIZUMI T.
Published: May 2016

Die Nitroessigsäureester (I) liefern mit den Sulfenylchloriden (II) die Nitrosulfenylester?ll), die sich mit NBS (IV) zu den BfOmestem (V) umsetzen lassen.
ChemInform Abstract: A General, Selective and Convenient Procedure of Homolytic Formylation of Heteroaromatic Bases.
Authors: GIORDANO C. , MINISCI F. , VISMARA E. , LEVI S.
Published: May 2016

Durch radikalische Formylierung mit Trioxan (II) werden aus′ den Heteroaromaten (I) und (IVa)‐(VIIa) die Aldehyde (III) und (IVb)‐(VIIb) er.′ halten.
ChemInform Abstract: Hydroboration. Part 76. Hydroboration of Cyclic Dienes with Representative Hydroborating Agents.
Authors: BROWN H. C. , BHAT K. S.
Published: May 2016

Die Selektivität der Hydroborierung von konjugierten Dienen (I) und isolierten Dienen (IX) mit verschiedenen Hydroborierungsreagentien wg, BH,′Me2S, Borabicyclononan, Disiamylboranat oder Dibromboran wird untersucht.
ChemInform Abstract: Single Electron Transfer in Aldol Condensation. The Reaction of Lithium Enolates with Diaryl Ketones.
Authors: ASHBY E. C. , ARGYROPOULOS J. N.
Published: May 2016

Die Kinetik der Umsetzung der Benzophenone (I) mit dem Lithiumenolat (II) von Pinacolin wird ESR‐spektroskopisch untersucht.
ChemInform Abstract: New Synthesis of Jasmine Lactone and Related δ‐Lactones from 1,2‐Cyclohexanedione. Preparation and Dye‐Sensitized Photooxygenation of 3‐(2‐Alkenyl)‐ and 3‐(2‐Alkynyl)‐1,2‐cyclohexanediones.
Authors: UTAKA M. , KURIKI H. , SAKAI T. , TAKEDA A.
Published: May 2016

1,2‐Cyclohexandion (I) wird nach Alkylierung zu den Enonen (III) und Isomerisierung zu (IV) mit Singulett‐Sauerstoff zu den ö‐Ketocarbonsäuren (V) gespalten.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Novel 6H‐1,3‐Oxazine Derivatives with Perfluoroalkyl Substituents.
Authors: IKEDA I. , UMINO M. , OKAHARA M.
Published: May 2016

Durch Kondensation der Amide (I) mit dem Perfluorole?n (H) werden die Fluoroxazine (III) erhalten.
ChemInform Abstract: New Synthetic Technology for the Construction of Oxocenes.
Authors: NICOLAOU K. C. , DUGGAN M. E. , HWANG C.‐K.
Published: May 2016

The hydroxy dithioketal (I) is cyclized to give the fused oxocene (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Electroorganic Chemistry. Part 91. A Novel Base Useful for Synthesis of Esters and Macrolides.
Authors: SHONO T. , ISHIGE O. , UYAMA H. , KASHIMURA S.
Published: May 2016

Die bei der Elektroreduktion von Pyrrolidon (III) in Gegenwart von Tetraalkylammonium‐Salzen (IV) in DM F‐Lösung erzeugten Salze (V) werden als Hilfsbase bei der Herstellung von Estern (VI) aus Carbonsäuren (I) und Alkylhalogeniden (II) eingesetzt.
ChemInform Abstract: Trimethylsilyl Substituted Optically Active β‐Lactams.
Authors: FRITZ H. , SUTTER P. , WEIS C. D.
Published: May 2016

Die Azetidinone (I) werden mit Hexamethyldisilazan (II) in Gegenwart katalytischer Mengen Saccharin S (III) in die N‐Silyl‐Derivate (IV) übergeführt.
ChemInform Abstract: Reactions of the Dinitrogen Complexes trans‐[M(N2)3(Ph2PCH2CH2PPh2)2] (M: Mo or W) with Ethyldiazoacetate: Formation of an Azo Compound and of a Phosphazene Species.
Authors: HERRMANN R. , POMBEIRO A. J. L.
Published: May 2016

The Mo title complex (I Ia) reacts with ethyl diazoacetate (III) in benzene to afford benzeneazomethane (I) as the organic main product.
ChemInform Abstract: Optical Coupling of Surface Chemistry. Photoluminescent Properties of a Derivatized Gallium Arsenide Surface Undergoing Redox Chemistry.
Authors: VAN RYSWYK H. , ELLIS A. B.
Published: May 2016

Chemistry occumng Nwithin a few monolayers can modulate the electric field thickness of an underlying semiconductor by several hundred angstroms, producing corresponding Variation; in photoluminescence intensity.
ChemInform Abstract: Structures, 1H NMR Spectra, and Ligand‐Exchange Properties of Costa‐Type Organocobalt B12 Models with P‐Donor Ligands.
Authors: PARKER W. O. JUN. , BRESCIANI‐PAHOR N. , ZANGRANDO E. , RANDACCIO L. , MARZILLI L. G.
Published: May 2016

The series of organocobalt B12 models (H) with P‐donor ligands are prepared by ligand‐exchange reactions of the aquo or aniline analogues (I) as shown.
ChemInform Abstract: A Stereocontrolled Synthesis of Thienamycin from 6‐Aminopenicillanic Acid.
Authors: MARUYAMA H. , HIRAOKA T.
Published: May 2016

Aus dem literaturbekannten Penicillansäure‐Derivat (I) wird zunächst das Azetidinon (IV) synthetisiert, aus dem durch Mitsunobu‐Reaktion zu (V) das Produkt mit gewünschter Konfiguration an der Hydroxygruppe erhalten wird.
ChemInform Abstract: Luminescence Spectra of the Mixed Complexes [TcClxBr6‐x]2‐
Authors: FLINT C. D. , LANG P. F.
Published: May 2016

Reaction of [TcC16]2′ with aqueous HBr followed by rapid precipitation of Cs2[SnC16] from the solution produces homogeneous solids which are luminescent under blue or UV excitation.
ChemInform Abstract: Infrared and Visible Luminescence Spectra of TcCl62‐ and TcBr62‐ in Cubic Crystals.
Authors: FLINT C. D. , LANG P. F.
Published: May 2016

The luminescence spectra of the TcXä′ (X: Br, Cl) ions in cubic host crystals (K2PtCl6, M2SnX6, M: K, Rb, Cs) are very similar to those of the ReXä′ ion.
ChemInform Abstract: Effect of Simultaneous Addition of Oxygen with Copper or Niobium on the Hydriding Characteristics of FeTi for Hydrogen Storage.
Authors: NAGAI H. , NAKATSU M. , SHOJI K. , TAMURA H.
Published: May 2016

Simultaneous addition of FC2Ö3 with Cu or Nb for Ti in FeTi produces FeTi activation without any heat treatment.
ChemInform Abstract: The Effects of Rhenium and Sulfur on the Maintenance of Activity and Selectivity of Platinum/Alumina Hydrocarbon Conversion Catalysts.
Authors: SHUM V. K. , BUTT J. B. , SACHTLER W. M. H.
Published: May 2016

With n‐hexane conversion at 770 K, 1.5 MPa and a hydrogen/hydrocarbon molar ratio of 1 1 as the test reaction, PtRe/ Al2O3 prepared by coimpreg‐ 18 nation has been found to differ from a physical mixture of Pt/ Al2O3 and Re/ Al2O3.
ChemInform Abstract: Study of the Reaction Between 5‐Amino‐2,4‐dihydro‐4‐[(Phenylamino)methylene]‐2‐phenyl‐3H‐pyrazole‐3‐one and Ethyl‐3‐oxo‐butanoate.
Authors: MAQUESTIAU A. , VANDEN EYNDE J.‐J.
Published: May 2016

The title reaction between (I) and (II) furnishes the bicyclic compounds (III)‐(V).
ChemInform Abstract: Intramolecular 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloadditions with Thiocarbonyl Ylides.
Authors: POTTS K. T. , DERY M. O.
Published: May 2016

Aus den Thiobenzaniliden (I) und Bromphenylacetylchlorid (II) erhält man die Thiazolium‐ Verbindungen (III), von denen (IIIa) zu (IV) cyclisiert.
ChemInform Abstract: Intramolecular 1,4‐Dipolar Cycloadditions Utilizing Heteroaromatic Betaines.
Authors: POTTS K. T. , DERY M. O.
Published: May 2016

Die aus dem Anilid (I) hergestellten Thioanilide (IV) reagieren mit dem Keten (V) zu den Anhydro‐thiaziniumverbindungen (VI), die bei der Thermolyse in Verbindungen (VII) bzw. (VIII) übergehen.
ChemInform Abstract: New Route to the Synthesis of Polycyclic Compounds Based on a Stepwise AdE‐Reaction of Dicobalt Hexacarbonyl Complexes of Conjugated Enynes with a Subsequent Intramolecular Khand‐Pauson Type Reaction.
Authors: SMIT W. A. , GYBIN A. S. , SHASHKOV A. S. , STRYCHKOV Y. T. , KYZ'MINA L. G. , MIKAELIAN G. S. , CAPLE R. , SWANSON E. D.
Published: May 2016

Die Cobalt‐Komplexe (I) bzw. (VI) werden durch schrittweise Reaktion mit den Elektrophilen (II) bzw. (VII) und den Nucleophilen (III) bzw. (VIII) zu den Produkten (IV) bzw. (IX) umgewandelt.
ChemInform Abstract: Adsorption Effects on the Efficiency of Cobalt‐Mediated Cyclizations of Allylpropargyl Ethers into Derivatives of 3‐Oxabicyclo[3.3.0]oct‐5‐en‐7‐one.
Authors: SIMONIAN S. O. , SMIT W. A. , GYBIN A. S. , SHASHKOV A. S. , MIKAELIAN G. S. , TARASOV V. A. , IBRAGIMOV I. I. , CAPLE R. , FROEN D. E.
Published: May 2016

Während die Thermolyse des Cobalt‐Komplexes (I) in Lösung nur sehr langsam und mit schlechten Ausbeuten abläuft, werden im adsorbierten Zustand (Silicagel, Sauerstoffatmosphäre) bei kurzen Reaktionszeiten gute Ausbeuten erzielt.
ChemInform Abstract: Potentially Aromatic Thiophenium Ylides. Part 4. Formation and Cyclization of Methyl‐ and Methoxycarbonyl Substituted 2‐(2′‐Thienyl)benzoylcarbenes.
Authors: STORFLOR H. , SKRAMSTAD J.
Published: May 2016

The diazo compounds (X) are prepared from (I) via (III) and (V) as shown in the scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: An Inexpensive Oxidation of Benzyl Halides with Sodium Hypochlorite.
Authors: CACCHI S. , LA TORRE F.
Published: May 2016

Die Benzylhalogenide (I) lassen sich mit wäßrigem Natriumhypochlorit in Gegenwart von Tetrabutylammoniumhydrogensulfat zu den Carbonsäuren (II) oxidieren.
ChemInform Abstract: Application of the Claisen Rearrangement to 1‐tert‐Butyl‐thio ‐ 1(Z)‐alken‐3‐ols. Syntheses of 2(E),4(E)‐Ethyl‐alkadienoates and 5‐(p‐Toluenesulfonylamino)‐3(E)‐alken‐1‐ols.
Authors: LORNE R. , JULIA S. A.
Published: May 2016

The allylic alcohols (I) react with the ortho acetate (II) under optimal conditions to give the esters (III) in good yields.
ChemInform Abstract: Reactions of Ketones of the Bicyclo[3.3.1]nonane Series with Ring Contraction.
Authors: BUTKUS E. P. , ZHILINSKAS A. I. , ZEFIROV N. S. , KADZYAUSKAS P. P.
Published: May 2016

The bicyclononanes (Ia) and (Ib) are converted to the ring contracted derivatives (IV) via the oximes (II) and the diazo ketones (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Improved Preparation of α,N‐Diphenylnitrones and N‐Benzyl‐N‐phenylhydroxylamines by Direct Oxidation of Secondary Anilines.
Authors: GORROD J. W. , GOODERHAM N. J.
Published: May 2016

N‐Benzyl‐substituierte Aniline (I) werden mit MCPBA zu Diphenylnitronen (II) oxidiert, die als Ausgangsstoffe zur Synthese sekundärer Hydroxylamine (III) Verwendung finden.
ChemInform Abstract: A New, Convenient Synthesis of N2‐Aryl‐N1‐alkylformamidines and N2‐Aryl‐ Nl,N1‐dialkylformamidines.
Authors: CEREDA E. , BELLORA E. , DONETTI A.
Published: May 2016

Die Umsetzung der aromatischen Amine (I) mit N‐ Cyanformimidoethylester (II) führt zu N2‐Aryl‐N1‐cyanformamidinen (III), die mit aliphatischen Aminen (IV) die Aryl‐alkylformamidine (V) bilden.
ChemInform Abstract: An Easy Access to Homopropargylic Ethers.
Authors: GUEDIN‐VUONG D. , NAKATANI Y.
Published: May 2016

The chloromethyl ethers (III) [obtained from the alcohols (I), formaldehyde (II) and HCl] react regioselectively with allenyl aluminium reagents derived from propargyl bromides (IV) and aluminium, to give the homopropargyl ethers (Va)‐(Vd).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 3‐(Alkylaryl)‐1‐adamantanols.
Authors: KOVALEV V. V. , KNYAZEVA I. V. , SHOKOVA E. A.
Published: May 2016

The l‐aryladamantanes (I) are transformed in the presence of the tertiary alcohols or halides (II) and LiClO4 to the title compounds (III).
ChemInform Abstract: 1,4‐Naphthoquinones. Part 14. On the Bromination of Juglone.
Authors: WURM G. , GERES U.
Published: May 2016

Die Bromjuglone (Ia) bzw. (Ib) liefern bei der Bromierung in Essigsäure ein Gemisch der Di‐ und Tribromjuglone (II) und (III) sowie das unsymmetrisch verknüpfte tetrabromierte Dimere (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Lactones. Part 8. Reactions of Methyl 2‐(4‐Chlorophenoxy)‐, 2‐[(4‐Chlorophenyl)thio]‐ and 2‐[(4‐Chlorophenyl)sulfinyl]propionates with Oxirane.
Authors: LEHMANN J. , LATANOWICZ F.
Published: May 2016

Die S‐substituierten α‐Mercaptopropionsäureester (I) werden mit Oxiran (II) zu den Dihydrofuranonen (III) umgesetzt.
ChemInform Abstract: Ambident Reactivity of a Thiazolo[3,2‐a]pyridinium Salt with Nucleophiles.
Authors: HAJOS G. , MESSMER A.
Published: May 2016

Das Thiazolopyridiniumsalz (I) addiert die sekundären Amine (II) reversibel zu den Aminothiazolopyridinen (III), die bei erhöhten Temperaturen zu den Aminobutadienylthiazolen (IV) ringöffnen.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Photochemical Reactivity of 3‐Methylisoxazolo[4,5‐d]pyridazines.
Authors: CAMPARINI A. , PONTICELLI F. , TEDESCHI P.
Published: May 2016

Das Isoxazolnitril (I) liefert über das Amid (II) mit Hydrazin das Monohydrazid (IIIa) und das Dihydrazid (IIIb), aus denen das Phthalazin‐ Analoge (IV) erhalten werden kann.
ChemInform Abstract: Quinazoline Carboxylic Acids. Part 5. 1,4‐Dihydro‐quinazoline‐4‐on‐1‐yl‐acetic Acids and Esters.
Authors: SUESSE M. + , JOHNE S.
Published: May 2016

Treatment of the benzoxazines (I) with gaseous or aqueous ammonia yields the amides (II) (if methanol is used as solvent, the corresponding methyl esters are formed as by‐products).
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation of Tetracyclic Thiophene Derivative with Bridgehead Nitrogen.
Authors: CSUKONYI K. , LAZAR J. , BERNATH G. , HERMECZ I. , MESZAROS Z.
Published: May 2016

Cycloalkanone (I) liefern mit Cyanessigsäureester (II) und Schwefel in Gegenwart von Diethylamin (III) die Amino‐ thiophencarbonsäureester (IV), die mit den Lactamen (V) oder Lactimethern (VI) zu den tetracyclischen Thienopyrimidonen (VII) cyclisieren.
ChemInform Abstract: Dipolar Derivatives in the Quinazoline Series. Part 5. Desactivation of Quinazoline Ylides.
Authors: GEORGESCU E. I. , GEORGESCU F. , GHEORGHIU M. D. , FILIP P. , PETROVANU M.
Published: May 2016

Die aus den Phenacylbromiden (II) mit Chinazolin (I) zugänglichen Phenacylchinazoliniumbromide (III) liefern mit Propylenoxid (IV) über die nicht isolierten Ylide (V) neben (I) die Pyrrolochinazoline (VI).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthetic Utility of Chiral Tetrahydrofurans: Preparation of (1R,3R,5S)‐1,3‐Dimethyl‐2,9‐dioxabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane.
Authors: GUINDON Y. , DENIS Y. ST. , DAIGNEAULT S. , MORTON H. E.
Published: May 2016

Der aus S‐Äpfelsäure zugängliche, optisch aktive ungesättigte Dihydroxyester (I) wird mit vollständiger Regioselektivität und hoher trans‐Stereospezifität in das substituierte Tetrahydrofuran (IIa) übergefühn.
ChemInform Abstract: Polydentate Ketal Coronands Containing 2,6‐Pyridino and/or 6,6′‐(2,2′‐ Bipyridino) Subunits: Synthesis, Characterization, Structural Aspects and Conformational Changes upon Complexation.
Authors: NEWKOME G. R. , TAYLOR H. C. R. , FRONCZEK F. R. , GUPTA V. K.
Published: May 2016

Aus den Komponenten (I) und (II) werden die Kronenether (III) nach bekannten Verfahren hergestellt, wobei mit Diglykol außer (IIIa) auch das acyclische Kondensationsprodukt (IV) entsteht.
ChemInform Abstract: Convenient Synthesis of Alkyl (Z)‐ and (E)‐2,3‐Bis(trimethylstannyl)alk‐2‐enoates and N,N‐Dimethyl (E)‐2,3‐Bis(trimethylstannyl)alk‐2‐enamides.
Authors: PIERS E. , SKERLJ R. T.
Published: May 2016

Hexamethyldistannan (II) addiert sich an die Acetylencarbonsäureester (I) zu den Z‐Addukten (III), die thermisch zu den E‐Verbindungen (IV) isomerisiert werden.
ChemInform Abstract: Chemistry and Stereochemistry of Reactions of Organophosphorus Ligands in Chiral Mo(CO)5L Complexes.
Authors: REIFF L. P. , ROSSMAN D. I. , SZAFRANIEC L. J. , AARON H. S.
Published: May 2016

The coordination complex (III) with a chiral phosphonite ligand is prepared as shown and resolved by means of ( ‐ )‐ephedrine.
ChemInform Abstract: Hydrostannolysis Reactions of M2(NMe2)6 (M: W, Mo).
Authors: SHARP P. R. , RANKIN M. T.
Published: May 2016

The reaction of (IIIa) with two equiv. of the tin hydride (II) yields the complex (I) containing two M ‐.‐ Sn bonds, whereas treatment of (IIIb) with excess (II) affords (IV) as the only product.
ChemInform Abstract: Intrazeolite Chemistry of Cobalt Carbonyls.
Authors: CONNAWAY M. C. , HANSON B. E.
Published: May 2016

The adsorption of CO2(CO)g onto Na‐Xand Na‐Yzeolites from pentane solutions yields species which are identified by in situ IR spectroscopy and chemical reactivity.
ChemInform Abstract: Syntheses and Properties of Fluorescent Estradiol Derivatives.
Authors: MUEHLENBRUCH B. + , KIRMEIER F. , ROTH H. J.
Published: May 2016

Die Synthese und Fluoreszenzeigenschaften der Östradiol‐Derivate (III) und (VI) werden beschrieben.
ChemInform Abstract: Note on the Preparation of Very Active N,N‐Bis(2‐oxo‐3‐oxazolidinyl)‐phosphorodiamidic Chloride (Bop‐Cl), an Extremely Effective Reagent for Peptide Formation.
Authors: VAN DER AUWERA C. , ANTEUNIS M. J. O.
Published: May 2016

The purity of peptides which are synthesized using Bop‐Cl (IV) as a coupling reagent depends greatly upon the quality of (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Antiviral and Cytotoxic Activities of α‐Methylideneglycurononitriles and Nucleosides Thereof.
Authors: TRONCHET J. M. J. , PALLIE K. D. , GRAF‐PONCET J. , TRONCHET J. F. , WERNER G. H. , ZERIAL A.
Published: May 2016

The aldehydes (II) are transformed via the intermediates shown in the scheme into the title compounds (VI) [the anomer (VII) is formed in addition to (VId); the nitroenoses (Vc), Vd) are known compounds].
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation and Characterization of Ergoline Thiazolidinones and an Ergoline Imidazolidinone.
Authors: SEIFERT K. , HAERTLING S. + , JOHNE S.
Published: May 2016

Ergolin‐thioharnstoffe (I) reagieren mit Acetylendicarbonsäureestern (II) zum Isomerengemisch der Ergolin‐thiazolidinone (III) und (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation of Various Graft Polymers from Polytetrafluoroethylene and Styrene and Its Suitability for the Solid Phase Synthesis of Oligonucleotides.
Authors: WEISS R. , BIRCH‐HIRSCHFELD E. , WITKOWSKI W. , FRIESE K.
Published: May 2016

24 Oligoribonucleotides with chain lengths up to 21 are synthesized with the aid of the title polymers.
ChemInform Abstract: Arynes, Carbenes, Nitrenes, and Related Species
Authors: BAIRD M. S.
Published: May 2016

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ChemInform Abstract: Reaction Mechanisms. Part 2. Polar Reactions
Authors: MCLENNAN D. J.
Published: May 2016

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Panchromatic Light Capture and Efficient Excitation Transfer Leading to Near‐IR Emission of BODIPY Oligomers
Authors: Sharma Ritambhara , Gobeze Habtom B. , D'Souza Francis , Ravikanth Mangalampalli
Published: May 2016

All‐BODIPY‐based (BODIPY=boron‐dipyrromethene) donor–acceptor systems capable of wide‐band absorbance leading to efficient energy transfer in the near‐IR region are reported. A covalently linked 3‐pyrrolyl BODIPY–BODIPY dimer building block bearing an ethynyl group at the meso‐aryl position is synthesized and coupled with three different monomeric BODIPY/pyrrolyl BODIPY building blocks with a bromo/iodo group under Pd0 coupling conditions to obtain three covalently linked 3‐pyrrolyl‐BODIPY‐based donor–acceptor oligomers in 19–29 % yield. The oligomers are characterized in detail by 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy, high‐resolution mass spectrometry, and optical spectroscopy. Due to the presence of different functionalized BODIPY derivatives in the oligomers, panchromatic light capture (300–725 nm) is witnessed. Fluorescence studies reveal singlet–singlet energy transfer from BODIPY monomer to BODIPY dimer leading to emission in the 700–800 nm range. Theoretical modeling according to the Förster mechanism predicts ultrafast energy transfer due to good spectral overlap of the donor and acceptor entities. Femtosecond transient absorption studies confirm this to be the case and thus show the relevance of the currently developed all‐BODIPY‐based energy‐funneling supramolecular sytems with near‐IR emission to solar‐energy harvesting applications.
A Universal and Straightforward Approach to Include Penetration Effects in Electrostatic Interaction Energy Estimation
Authors: Bojarowski Sławomir A. , Kumar Prashant , Dominiak Paulina M.
Published: May 2016

To compensate for the lack of the explicit treatment of charge penetration in classical force fields, we propose a new charge‐distribution model based on a promolecule augmented with point charges (aug‐PROmol). It relies on a superposition of spherical atomic electron densities obtained for each chemical element from SCF energy optimized atomic orbitals. Atomic densities are further rescaled by partial point charges computed from fits to the molecular electrostatic potential. Aug‐PROmol was tested on the S66 benchmark dataset extended to nonequilibrium geometries (J. Chem. Theory Comput., 2011, 7, 3466). The model does not need any additional parametrization other than point charges. Despite its simplicity, aug‐PROmol approximates the electrostatic energy with good agreement (RMSE=0.76 kcal mol−1 to DFT‐SAPT with B3LYP/aug‐cc‐pVTZ).
A phenological shift in the time of recruitment of the shipworm, Teredo navalis L., mirrors marine climate change
Authors: Appelqvist Christin , Havenhand Jonathan N
Published: May 2016

For many species, seasonal changes in key environmental variables such as food availability, light, and temperature drive the timing (“phenology”) of major life‐history events. Extensive evidence from terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitats shows that global warming is changing the timings of many biological events; however, few of these studies have investigated the effects of climate change on the phenology of larval recruitment in marine invertebrates. Here, we studied temperature‐related phenological shifts in the breeding season of the shipworm Teredo navalis (Mollusca, Bivalvia). We compared data for the recruitment period of T. navalis along the Swedish west coast during 2004–2006 with similar data from 1971–1973, and related differences in recruitment timing to changes in sea surface temperature over the same period. We found no significant shift in the timing of onset of recruitment over this ~30‐year time span, but the end of recruitment was an average of 26 days later in recent years, leading to significantly longer recruitment periods. These changes correlated strongly with increased sea surface temperatures and coincided with published thermal tolerances for reproduction in T. navalis. Our findings are broadly comparable with other reports of phenological shifts in marine species, and suggest that warmer sea surface temperatures are increasing the likelihood of successful subannual reproduction and intensifying recruitment of T. navalis in this region.
fMRI study of neural sensitization to hedonic stimuli in long‐term, daily cannabis users
Authors: Filbey Francesca M. , Dunlop Joseph , Ketcherside Ariel , Baine Jessica , Rhinehardt Tyler , Kuhn Brittany , DeWitt Sam , Alvi Talha
Published: May 2016

Although there is emergent evidence illustrating neural sensitivity to cannabis cues in cannabis users, the specificity of this effect to cannabis cues as opposed to a generalized hyper‐sensitivity to hedonic stimuli has not yet been directly tested. Using fMRI, we presented 53 daily, long‐term cannabis users and 68 non‐using controls visual and tactile cues for cannabis, a natural reward, and, a sensory‐perceptual control object to evaluate brain response to hedonic stimuli in cannabis users. The results showed an interaction between group and reward type such that the users had greater response during cannabis cues relative to natural reward cues (i.e., fruit) in the orbitofrontal cortex, striatum, anterior cingulate gyrus, and ventral tegmental area compared to non‐users (cluster‐thresholdz = 2.3,P < 0.05). In the users, there were positive brain‐behavior correlations between neural response to cannabis cues in fronto‐striatal‐temporal regions and subjective craving, marijuana‐related problems, withdrawal symptoms, and levels of THC metabolites (cluster‐thresholdz = 2.3,P < 0.05). These findings demonstrate hyper‐responsivity, and, specificity of brain response to cannabis cues in long‐term cannabis users that are above that of response to natural reward cues. These observations are concordant with incentive sensitization models suggesting sensitization of mesocorticolimbic regions and disruption of natural reward processes following drug use. Although the cross‐sectional nature of this study does not provide information on causality, the positive correlations between neural response and indicators of cannabis use (i.e., THC levels) suggest that alterations in the reward system are, in part, related to cannabis use.Hum Brain Mapp 37:3431–3443, 2016. ©2016 The Authors Human Brain Mapping Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
MICA—A toolbox for masked independent component analysis of fMRI data
Authors: Moher Alsady Tawfik , Blessing Esther M. , Beissner Florian
Published: May 2016

Independent component analysis (ICA) is a widely used technique for investigating functional connectivity (fc) in functional magnetic resonance imaging data. Masked independent component analysis (mICA), that is, ICA restricted to a defined region of interest, has been shown to detect local fc networks in particular brain regions, including the cerebellum, brainstem, posterior cingulate cortex, operculo‐insular cortex, hippocampus, and spinal cord. Here, we present the mICA toolbox, an open‐source GUI toolbox based on FSL command line tools that performs mICA and related analyses in an integrated way. Functions include automated mask generation from atlases, essential preprocessing, mICA‐based parcellation, back‐reconstruction of whole‐brain fc networks from local ones, and reproducibility analysis. Automated slice‐wise calculation and cropping are additional functions that reduce computational time and memory requirements for large analyses. To validate our toolbox, we tested these different functions on the cerebellum, hippocampus, and brainstem, using resting‐state and task‐based data from the Human Connectome Project. In the cerebellum, mICA detected six local networks together with their whole‐brain counterparts, closely replicating previous results. MICA‐based parcellation of the hippocampus showed a longitudinally discrete configuration with greater heterogeneity in the anterior hippocampus, consistent with animal and human literature. Finally, brainstem mICA detected motor and sensory nuclei involved in the motor task of tongue movement, thereby replicating and extending earlier results. Hum Brain Mapp 37:3544–3556, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Improving the flexibility of AMOLED display through modulating thickness of layer stack structure
Authors: Niu Yi‐Fan , Liu Sheng‐Fa , Chiou Ji‐Yi , Huang Ching‐Yu , Chiu Yi‐Wen , Lai Ming‐Hsiang , Liu Yen‐Wei
Published: May 2016

A robust methodology is established to predict the critical bending radius of a flexible AMOLED. According to the methodology, the critical bending radius of display manufactured by the same process could be reduced from 7 mm to 4 mm by modulating the layer stack thickness.
Prediction of preterm labor by a rapid bedside test detecting phosphorylated insulin‐like growth factor‐binding protein 1 in cervical secretions
Authors: Goyal Manu , Kriplani Alka , Kachhawa Garima , Badiger Shreenivas
Published: May 2016

Objective

To evaluate the utility of measuring phosphorylated insulin‐like growth factor‐binding protein 1 (phIGFBP‐1) in cervical secretions to predict preterm birth among women with premature uterine contractions.

Methods

A prospective study was conducted between September 27, 2013, and February 28, 2014, at a tertiary center in India. Participants with symptoms of preterm labor at 24–36 weeks underwent testing for phIGFBP‐1 in cervical secretions. Cervical length was measured by ultrasonography.

Results

Cervical swab samples tested positive for phIGFBP‐1 among 34 (57%) of the 60 participants. Mean cervical length was 2.15 ± 0.63 cm among the 46 (77%) women who delivered preterm and 2.54 ± 0.47 cm among the 14 (23%) women who delivered at term. Of the 46 preterm deliveries, 29 (63%) women tested positive for phIGFBP‐1 and 17 (37%) tested negative. Mean length of pregnancy at delivery was 32.11 ± 4.09 weeks and 35.77 ± 1.68 weeks among women who tested positive and negative for phIGFBP‐1, respectively. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of phIGFBP‐1 to predict preterm birth were 86.96%, 35.29%, 64.52%, and 66.67%, respectively.

Conclusion

A rapid bedside test measuring phIGFBP‐1 identified women at high risk of preterm delivery.
A snapshot of current gestational diabetes management practices from 26 low‐income and lower‐middle‐income countries
Authors: Utz Bettina , Kolsteren Patrick , De Brouwere Vincent
Published: May 2016

Objective

To identify screening and management practices for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in low‐income and lower‐middle‐income countries.

Methods

A cross‐sectional survey was conducted between November 12, 2014 and May 11, 2015. Questionnaires were distributed to gynecologists, endocrinologists, and medical doctors who were representatives of national professional societies or were involved in providing care to patients with GDM in low‐income or lower‐middle‐income countries in Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. The data were descriptively analyzed.

Results

Questionnaires were sent to 182 individuals and 77 healthcare providers from 26 countries completed the survey. The results demonstrated high diversity in screening and management practices. Only 52 (68%) participants reported that any guidelines were available in their setting. Management of GDM was found to take place mainly at the tertiary level and reported practices, including the frequency of post‐diagnosis follow‐up, modalities of glucose surveillance, and treatment and practices surrounding delivery, varied and did not always reflect the most recent evidence.

Conclusion

Attempts to ensure greater adherence to latest consensus guidelines are required, and should be accompanied by systemic changes to improve the detection and management of GDM at primary‐ and secondary‐level healthcare facilities to facilitate patient access to GDM screening and treatment.
The Milan-Hamburg axis: Italy for German readers (1940-1944)
Authors: Antonello Anna
Published: May 2016

This article aims at showing how and why two cultural periodicals, namely the German edition ofTempo, published by Mondadori between 1940 and 1943, and the German magazineItalien, the official periodical of theDeutsch-Italienische Gesellschaftfrom 1942 to 1944, contributed to shaping the German readership’s idea of contemporary Italian literature. The analysis of the contents of these journals shows a rather diversified cultural offer, promoting authors that would be later associated with the anti-fascist struggle. To this end, the article will particularly focus on the way these periodicals presented Elio Vittorini, who would be heralded as one of the most engaged writers of post-war Italy.
The rise and fall of Benedetto Croce. Intellectual positionings in the Italian cultural field, 1944–1947
Authors: La Penna Daniela
Published: May 2016

This article evaluates the discourse developed around Benedetto Croce in the Italian cultural periodical press between 1944 and 1947 and it discusses the forms of adversarial discourse and the agents involved in the anti-Croce polemics that unfolded in the Communist Party’s official cultural journal Rinascita. Specifically, this article focuses on a selection of intellectuals who moved away from Crocean idealism to embrace Marxism in order to investigate how their conversion was presented in Rinascita.
Officina: experiments in engaging with the arts
Authors: Billiani Francesca
Published: May 2016

This article is primarily concerned with interconnections between forms of impegno (political engagement) and aesthetic choices, as they were articulated in the literary and cultural journal Officina. In order to reassess the role of Officina within the Italian cultural and political debate of the day, this article considers two main narratives unfolding in the journal: the aesthetic rejection of Novecentismo, understood as the epitome of artistic autonomy, and the articulation of a form of Marxist impegno suitable for a neo-capitalist society and stemming from the class-based idea of the organic intellectual. Using published and unpublished correspondence, we argue that Officina had a pivotal role in producing a theoretical framework for the conceptualisation of a post-neorealist idea of Marxist critical analysis as well as of intellectual, aesthetic and political engagement.