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ChemInform Abstract: Reactions of Higher Order Cyanocuprates Derived from 2‐Lithiated Furans: Scope, Limitations, and Synthetic Utility.
Authors: NG J. S. , BEHLING J. R. , CAMPBELL A. L. , NGUYEN D. , LIPSHUTZ B.
Published: May 2016

The furans (I) are treated with butyllithium (II) and cuprous cyanide (III) to produce the 2‐furylcuprates (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Iodocyclizations of Allylamidines and Ureas.
Authors: HUNT P. A. , MAY C. , MOODY C. J.
Published: May 2016

The allylamidines (I) are cyclized upon treatment with iodination agents, forming the iodomethyldihydroimidazoles (II).
ChemInform Abstract: 7‐Aminoquinolines. A Novel Class of Agents Active Against Herpes Viruses.
Authors: NASR M. , DRACH J. C. , SMITH S. H. , SHIPMAN C. JUN. , BURCKHALTER J. H.
Published: May 2016

Cyclocondensation of the phenylenediamine (I) with the malonate (II) gives the dihydroxyquinoline (III) which is converted into the corresponding dichloro compound (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Cardiotonic Agents. Synthesis and Inotropic Activity of a Series of Isoquinolin‐3‐ol Derivatives.
Authors: KANOJIA R. M. , PRESS J. B. , LEVER O. W. JUN. , WILLIAMS L. , MCNALLY J. J. , TOBIA A. J. , FALOTICO R. , MOORE J. B. JUN.
Published: May 2016

The arylacetates (I) or (VI) are cyclized in the presence of perchloric acid or BF3‐etherate to give the benzopyrylium salts (III) and (VII) as stable intermediates.
ChemInform Abstract: Lipophilic Bis(monoazacrown ether)s as Phase‐Transfer Catalysts Under Solid‐Liquid Two‐Phase Conditions.
Authors: ANELLI P. L. , QUICI S.
Published: May 2016

The extent of complexation of ligands (I) and (V) and dicyclohexano‐18‐crown‐6 with halides MX (M: Li, Na, K, Cs, NH4; X: I and M: Na, K; X: Cl, Br) under liquid‐liquid (toluene/H2O) and liquid‐solid conditions is determined.
ChemInform Abstract: Proton‐Ionizable Crown Compounds. Part 16. Synthesis, Structural Features, and Cation Transport Studies of Crown Ethers Containing the 4‐Pyridone N‐Hydroxide Subcyclic Group.
Authors: BRADSHAW J. S. , GUYNN J. M. , WOOD S. G. , KRAKOWIAK K. E. , IZATT R. M. , MCDANIEL C. W. , WILSON B. E. , DALLEY N. K. , LINDH G. C.
Published: May 2016

Oxidation of the protected pyridino‐crown ethers (I) with peracid yields the derivatives (II) containing the 4‐pyridone N‐hydroxide fragment.
ChemInform Abstract: Tellurapyrylium Dyes as Photochemotherapeutic Agents. Surprising Tellurium Atom Effects for the Generation of and Rates of Reaction with Singlet Oxygen.
Authors: DETTY M. R. , MERKEL P. B. , POWERS S. K.
Published: May 2016

The oxidizing species of the photooxidation of (I) is not H2O2 but 1O2 generated in a dye‐sensitized process (kinetics).
ChemInform Abstract: Indium(III) Halide Complexes with Trimethylphosphine Sulfide and Trimethylarsine Sulfide: Structures and Bonding of (InX3(Me3MS)2) (X: Cl or Br, M: P or As) and (InCl3(H2O)(Me3AsS)2).
Authors: ROBINSON W. T. , WILKINS C. J. , ZHANG Z.
Published: May 2016

The title complexes (I) and (II) are prepared by 1:2 molar reaction of anhydrous In trihalide and ligand in acetone in the presence or absence of triethyl orthoformate (no yields given).
ChemInform Abstract: Comparisons of Thirteen‐ to Sixteen‐Membered Tetraazacycloalkane Copper(II) Complexes Derived from Template Syntheses Involving Nitroethane and Formaldehyde. Crystal Structures of (10‐Methyl‐10‐nitro‐1,4,8,12‐tetraazacyclopentadecane)copper(II) and (3‐Methyl‐3‐nitro‐1,5,9,13‐tetraazacyclohexadecane)copper(II) Perchlorates.
Authors: COMBA P. , CURTIS N. F. , LAWRANCE G. A. , O'LEARY M. A. , SKELTON B. W. , WHITE A. H.
Published: May 2016

The complex (VIa) (preparation shown in the scheme) crystallizes in P21 with Z=2 and (VIb) in P21/c with Z=4.
ChemInform Abstract: 1,4‐Diphospha‐2‐rhodacyclopentadiene ‐ An Isolable Intermediate in the Metal‐Induced Cyclodimerization of tert.‐Butylphosphaacetylene.
Authors: BINGER P. , BIEDENBACH B. , MYNOTT R. , KRUEGER C. + , BETZ P. , REGITZ M.
Published: May 2016

Reaction of the Rh(I) dimer (I) with PMe3 (II) and P≡C‐tBu (III) in a molar ratio of 1:4:4 results in the formation of the two Rh complexes (IV) and (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Aplysinadiene and (R,R)‐5‐(3,5‐Dibromo‐4‐((2‐oxo‐5‐oxazolidinyl))methoxyphenyl)‐2‐oxazolidinone, Two Novel Metabolites from Aplysina aerophoba. Synthesis of Aplysinadiene.
Authors: NORTE M. , RODRIGUEZ M. L. , FERNANDEZ J. J. , EGUREN L. , ESTRADA D. M.
Published: May 2016

The structure and absolute configuration of the oxazolidinone (I) is confirmed by an X‐ray analysis (space group P21; Z=2).
ChemInform Abstract: Pheromones. Part 67. Synthesis of the Enantiomers of (Z)‐14‐Methyl‐8‐hexadecenal ((Z)‐Trogodermal), the Pheromone of Some Trogoderma Species (Coleoptera: Dermestidae).
Authors: BESTMANN H. J. , FRIGHETTO R. T. S. , FRIGHETTO N. , VOSTROWSKY O.
Published: May 2016

The pure (R)‐ and (S)‐configurated enantiomers of the title compound (VII) as well as the racemic compound are prepared starting from 2‐methylbutyric acid (I).
ChemInform Abstract: Homolytic Displacement at Carbon. Part 3. First Example of α‐Attack on the Allenyl‐ and Prop‐2‐ynyl‐cobaloximes.
Authors: GUPTA B. D. , ROY S.
Published: May 2016

Reaction of the allenylcobaloxime (II) with various sulfonyl chlorides such as (IV) under photolytic conditions by method A) or B) gives either the allenyl sulfones (I) or the propynyl sulfones (III).
ChemInform Abstract: A New Synthesis of Spiroacetals via Alkylidenation of Ester Carbonyls with Metal Carbene Complexes.
Authors: MORTIMORE M. , KOCIENSKI P.
Published: May 2016

The dibromoalkyl ethers (II) and (V) are treated with zinc and titanium tetrachloride to form intermediate carbene complexes which are directly coupled with the tetrahydropyranyloxy esters (I) to yield the enol ethers (III) or (VI).
ChemInform Abstract: The Molecular Structure of Hexaborane(12) in the Gas Phase as Determined by Electron Diffraction.
Authors: GREATREX R. , GREENWOOD N. N. , MILLIKAN M. B. , RANKIN D. W. H. , ROBERTSON H. E.
Published: May 2016

The structure of gaseous arachno‐B6H12 (I) is determined, because geometrical parameters such as interatomic distances and angles are entirely lacking.
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation and Structure of Lithium‐Ion‐Conducting Mixed‐Anion Glasses in the System LiBO2‐LiBS2.
Authors: TATSUMISAGO M. , YONEDA K. , MINAMI T.
Published: May 2016

In the pseudobinary title system 13 transparent glasses are prepared in the composition range between 0 and 70 mol% LiBS2.
ChemInform Abstract: Localization of Platinum in Low Catalyst Loading Electrodes to Attain High Power Densities in SPE Fuel Cells.
Authors: TICIANELLI E. A. , DEROUIN C. R. , SRINIVASAN S.
Published: May 2016

Three methods used to attain high power densities in solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells with low Pt loading electrodes are described.
ChemInform Abstract: Corrosion and Auger Studies of a Nickel‐Base Metal‐Metalloid Glass. Part 1. The Effect of Elemental Interactions on Passivity in the General Corrosion of Metglass 2826A.
Authors: THORPE S. J. , RAMASWAMI B. , AUST K. T.
Published: May 2016

Cyclic potentiodynamic anodic polarization measurements are used to investigate the general corrosion of Metglass 2826A, Fe32Ni36Cr14P12B6, as a function of heat‐treatment and surface finish.
ChemInform Abstract: Separation by 23Na NMR of the Unimolecular and Bimolecular Components of the Dissociation Kinetics of 18‐Crown‐6‐Na+ in Some Nonaqueous Solvents.
Authors: GRAVES H. P. , DETELLIER C.
Published: May 2016

In propylene carbonate, acetonitrile, Py, and acetone the Na cation exchanges between solvated and 1:1 complexed sites in the presence of 18‐crown‐6. Two mechanisms of exchange are shown to be in competition in the first three solvents.
ChemInform Abstract: Alkylation of Carbon Acids in the Presence of Potassium Carbonate. Part 3. Alkylation of Carbon Acids by 2,3‐Substituted 1,4‐Dibromobut‐2‐enes.
Authors: VARDAPETYAN A. A. , KHACHATRYAN D. S. , MORLYAN N. M.
Published: May 2016

K2CO3 is known to be an effective base in the cycloalkylation of β‐dicarbonyl compounds by 1,4‐dibromobutenes.
ChemInform Abstract: The Preparation and Allylation of Difluoromethylcadmium.
Authors: HARTGRAVES G. A. , BURTON D. J.
Published: May 2016

Reaction of bromodifluoromethane (I) with cadmium powder (II) gives the difluoromethylcadmium compounds (III) and (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: 3‐Alkylthio‐2‐propenoic Acids.
Authors: VOLKOVA K. A. , LEVANOVA E. P. , VOLKOV A. N.
Published: May 2016

The thiols (I) add to propiolic acid (II) to afford the title compounds (III) in high yields.
ChemInform Abstract: Thermal (1,7)Sigmatropic Hydrogen Shift versus Electrocyclization of Dienylallene Sulfoxides.
Authors: ELNAGAR H. Y. , OKAMURA H.
Published: May 2016

Coupling of β‐ionone (I) with the lithium acetylides (II) yields the trans‐alkenyl alkynyl carbinols (III) which isomerize upon irradiation, forming the cis‐configurated analogues (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Oxiranes from Methylenation of the Ester Carbonyl Group by Diazomethane.
Authors: STRAZZOLINI P. , VERARDO G. , GIUMANINI A. G.
Published: May 2016

The esters (I) react with diazomethane (II) under anchimeric assistance of a π‐system or a trifluoromethyl group, yielding the oxiranes (III).
ChemInform Abstract: A New Synthesis of β‐Lactams via Photochemical γ‐Hydrogen Abstraction of Monothioimides.
Authors: SAKAMOTO M. , WATANABE S. , FUJITA T. , TOHNISHI M. , AOYAMA H. , OMOTE Y.
Published: May 2016

Photochemical reaction of acyclic and semicyclic monothioimides such as (I) or (VII) give β‐lactams (type II cyclization products) such as (II) and thioamides (type II cleavage products) such as (III), which are isolated as their acyl adducts (V) and (VI) or (VIII) and (IX).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 2‐Chloro‐2,4,4‐trifluoro‐1,3‐dithietane and Its S‐Oxides.
Authors: HENN R. , SUNDERMEYER W.
Published: May 2016

The title compound (II), obtained by fluorination of (I), is oxidized to form several thietane S‐oxides as outlined in the reaction scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: Unusual 1,5‐Hydride Shifts in Lewis Acid Mediated Reactions of Benzylated Sugars. Synthesis of 3‐Alkylisochroman Derivatives.
Authors: MARTIN O. R. , RAO S. P. , EL‐SHENAWY H. A. , KURZ K. G. , CUTLER A. B.
Published: May 2016

Tin(IV) chloride mediated reaction of the benzylated sugars (I) and (III) leads to the formation of the isochroman derivatives (II) and (IV) respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: Covalent Adduct Formation in 1,2,4‐Thiadiazolo Activated Pyrimidinones.
Authors: KEILEN G. , UNDHEIM K.
Published: May 2016

The thiadiazoles (IV) are prepared as shown.
ChemInform Abstract: Carbon‐to‐Nitrogen Rearrangement in N‐(Arylsulfonoxy)amines as a Route to Azacyclic Compounds.
Authors: HOFFMAN R. V. , BUNTAIN G. A.
Published: May 2016

Treatment of the aminocycloalkanes (I) with bis(p‐nitrophenylsulfonyl) peroxide (II) at ‐78°C leads to the formation of the N‐sulfonoxyamines (III) which rearrange upon standing at room temperature to form the ring‐expanded cyclic imines (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Indolylphosphonates by Fischer Cyclization of Arylhydrazonophosphonates.
Authors: HAELTERS J. P. , CORBEL B. , STURTZ G.
Published: May 2016

Diethyl acetylphosphonate (I) is coupled with the phenylhydrazines (II) to yield the corresponding hydrazones (III) which undergo acid‐induced ring closure, forming the 2‐indolylphosphonates (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 1‐ (or 3‐)Arylamino‐2‐oxopropylphosphonates. Conversion to Indolylphosphonates According to Bischler.
Authors: HAELTERS J. P. , CORBEL B. , STURTZ G.
Published: May 2016

The 1‐chloro‐2‐oxopropylphosphonate (I) is converted to the hydrazone (III) and then coupled with the anilines (IV) to form the α‐anilinophosphonates (V).
ChemInform Abstract: ortho‐Manganated Arenes in Synthesis. Part 4. ortho‐Manganation of Substituted Acetophenones and of Heteroaromatic Methyl Ketones. The Crystal Structures of Two Cyclometallated Acetylthiophene Derivatives.
Authors: COONEY J. M. , GOMMANS L. H. P. , MAIN L. , NICHOLSON B. K.
Published: May 2016

Coupling of the acetophenone derivatives (I) with the pentacarbonylmanganese complex (II) in refluxing heptane leads to the formation of the o‐manganated compounds (III).
ChemInform Abstract: ortho‐Manganated Arenes in Synthesis. Part 5. ortho‐Manganation of N‐Acyl Heteroaromatics, Benzamides, and Substituted Benzaldehydes. Crystal Structure of (η2‐O,C‐1‐Acetyl‐2‐indolyl)tetracarbonylmanganese.
Authors: ROBINSON N. P. , MAIN L. , NICHOLSON B. K.
Published: May 2016

The N‐acylpyrroles (I) react with the pentacarbonylmanganese complex (II) in refluxing heptane to form the manganated pyrroles (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Structure, and Reactions of Chiral Rhenium Vinylidene and Acetylide Complexes of the Formula ((η5‐C5H5)Re(NO)(PPh3)(X))n+: Vinylidene Complexes That Are Formed by Stereospecific Cβ Electrophilic Attack, Exist as Two Re=C=C Geometric Isomers, and Undergo Stereospecific Cα Nucleophilic Attack.
Authors: SENN D. R. , WONG A. , PATTON A. T. , MARSI M. , STROUSE C. E. , GLADYSZ J. A.
Published: May 2016

The sequential reactions of the acyl complexes (I) shown in the scheme give crystalline vinylidene complexes as mixture of the geometric isomers (II) and (III).
ChemInform Abstract: A New Class of Metalphosphinates Containing Bridging Formamide Ligands.
Authors: BETZ P. , BINO A.
Published: May 2016

Mn(II) and Co(II) perchlorate as well as Cu(II) nitrate react with methylphenylphosphinic acid in formamide to give the polymeric phosphinato‐ and formamide‐bridged products (I) which form one‐dimensional chains.
ChemInform Abstract: Unusual Air Oxidations of 6‐Fluoroandrost‐5‐en‐3‐ones and Their Hydrazone Derivatives.
Authors: LABADIE S. S.
Published: May 2016

In the presence of phenylhydrazine (II) and air, 6‐fluoroandrost‐5‐en‐3‐one (III) undergoes oxidative defluorination to give the 6‐keto‐3‐hydrazone derivative (I).
ChemInform Abstract: Versatile Chiral Synthons for vic‐Amino Alcohols. Facile Synthesis of (2S,3R)‐3‐Hydroxyglutamic Acid and (+)‐Statine.
Authors: KUNIEDA T. , ISHIZUKA T. , HIGUCHI T. , HIROBE M.
Published: May 2016

Coupling of the oxazolinylphosphonate (I) with (+)‐3‐ketopinic acid (II) leads to the formation of (‐)‐3‐ketopinyl‐2‐oxazolone (III) which is treated with bromine and excess trimethyl orthoacetate (IV) in the presence of trimethylsilyl triflate to yield regio‐ and diastereoselectively the bromo methoxy derivative (V) as the main products.
ChemInform Abstract: Biomimetic Syntheses of Pretetramides. Part 1. Synthesis of Pretetramide by Tandem Extension of a Polyketide Chain.
Authors: GILBREATH S. G. , HARRIS C. M. , HARRIS T. M.
Published: May 2016

Pretetramide (IX), the fully aromatic naphthacenic precursor in the biosynthesis of 6‐demethyltetracycline (X), is synthesized in biomimetic‐type fashion using a (3 + (2 · 2) + 1 + 2) strategy as outlined in the scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: Application of Square‐Wave Amperometry for Flowing Systems. Part 2. Detection of Silver, Chloride, and Bromide Ions.
Authors: JEDRAL W. , HULANICKI A.
Published: May 2016

Square‐wave amperometry allows a significant improvement of the detection of chloride and bromide ions in comparison to classical dc amperometry.
ChemInform Abstract: Isolated Planar PtO4 Units in Ba8Pt4Y3O17.5.
Authors: GUTAU W. , MUELLER‐BUSCHBAUM HK. +
Published: May 2016

The new title compound is obtained by annealing BaCO3:Y2O3:BaCl2 in a Pt‐crucible (1000 °C, 48 h, air).
ChemInform Abstract: Electrolytic Conductivity of Non‐Associated Electrolytes at High Concentrations.
Authors: TAMAMUSHI R. , TANAKA K.
Published: May 2016

The relationship between the equivalent conductivity and fluidity is examined with a number of concentrated electrolyte solutions (e.g.
ChemInform Abstract: Mechanistic and Kinetic Aspects of the Reduction of Nitryl Chloride in Aprotic Media.
Authors: BOUGHRIET A. , COUMARE A. , FISCHER J. C. , WARTEL M.
Published: May 2016

Based on voltammetric results obtained for the reduction of (I) at a Pt‐electrode in sulfolane, it is suggested that the first reduction step occurs via the mechanism outlined in the scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: Crystal and Molecular Structures of Potassium Aquatetrakis(nitrito)nitrosylplatinate(IV), a Blue, Mononuclear Platinum Complex with a Bent Nitrosyl Group, and of Potassium Trichlorobis(nitrito)nitrosylplatinate(IV).
Authors: PETERSON E. S. , LARSEN R. D. , ABBOTT E. H.
Published: May 2016

The mononuclear blue Pt(IV) complex (II) can be isolated from the blue solution obtained in the course of the reaction that leads to binuclear Pt(III) phosphate, whereas the dark green (IV) is formed after addition of KCl to this blue solution.
ChemInform Abstract: A Mechanistic Probe Study of Potential Electron Transfer Reactions of Lithium Dialkylamides.
Authors: NEWCOMB M. , BURCHILL M. T. , DEEB T. M.
Published: May 2016

To study the utility of lithioamine (II) as a probe for electron transfer reactions with organic oxidants leading to radicals (III) and (IV), it is first demonstrated that (III) leads to cyclic products on generation from (V) in different solvents.
ChemInform Abstract: Ring Contraction During the Reactions of Cyclic Olefins with Iodine(III)‐Containing Reagents.
Authors: ZEFIROV N. S. , KEIPL R. , PALYULIN V. A. , BERGLUND B. , TYKVINSKII R. , ZHDANKIN V. V. , KOZ'MIN A. S.
Published: May 2016

Cyclohexene (I) or the dihydropyran (III) react with phenyliodonium sulfate or the iodosobenzene‐boron trifluoride complex under ring contraction to give the aldehydes (II) or (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Oxidation of Thymines by Peroxosulfate Ions in Water.
Authors: ITAHARA T. , FUJII Y. , TADA M.
Published: May 2016

Oxidation of the thymines (I) with sodium peroxodisulfate in water gives the corresponding 5‐(hydroxyethyl)uracils (II) and the 5‐formyluracils (III).
ChemInform Abstract: The First Successful Direct Azocoupling of Nitroaromatic Anion‐Radical.
Authors: TODRES Z. V. , OVSEPYAN G. TS. , IONINA E. A.
Published: May 2016

The reactions of o‐dinitrobenzene dianion (II) and radical anion (VI) with benzene diazonium cations (I) are studied in different solvents.
ChemInform Abstract: Generation and Characterization of the Parent 2λ4δ2‐Thieno(3,4‐c)thiophene.
Authors: NAKAYAMA J. , ISHII A. , KOBAYASHI Y. , HOSHINO M.
Published: May 2016

The thienothiophene (VII), generated from the sulfoxide (VI) by Pummerer dehydration, reacts with N‐phenylmaleimide (VIII) to yield the cycloadduct (IX).
ChemInform Abstract: Introduction of Alkyl Groups at the α‐Positions of Pyrrolidines and Piperidines: Synthesis of (.+‐.)‐Coniine.
Authors: NAGASAKA T. , HAYASHI H. , HAMAGUCHI F.
Published: May 2016

Reaction of the cyclic α‐ethoxyurethanes (I) with trimethylsilyl cyanide (II) gives the corresponding α‐cyanourethanes (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Endoannular Interactions in Cysteine‐Containing Cyclotripeptides: One‐Step Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Tetracyclic Aza‐Cyclol.
Authors: ZANOTTI G. , PINNEN F. , LUCENTE G. , CERRINI S. , GAVUZZO E.
Published: May 2016

Mild unmasking of the thiol group of the linear tripeptide active ester (IVb) with tributylphosphine in aqueous solution gives, in one step, the tetrahedral adduct (aza‐cyclol) (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Application of Mikhailov′s Allyloboration Route to Iminoboranes.
Authors: PAETZOLD P. , KIESGEN J. , VON PLOTHO C. , SCHWAN H.
Published: May 2016

In comparison with the allyloboration of alkynes the imino boranes (I) give the corresponding products (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Analogues of 1,3‐Dihydroxyacetone Phosphate and Glyceraldehyde 3‐Phosphate for Use in Studies of Fructose‐1,6‐diphosphate Aldolase.
Authors: BISCHOFBERGER N. , WALDMANN H. , SAITO T. , SIMON E. S. , LEES W. , BEDNARSKI M. D. , WHITESIDES G. M.
Published: May 2016

The preparation of the five analogues (II) ‐ (V) of 1,3‐dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) (I) is described.
ChemInform Abstract: A 1,2,3‐Triphosphabicyclo(1.1.0)butane and Its (2 + 2)Cycloaddition Product with Transient 1,2,3‐Triphosphabutadiene.
Authors: NIECKE E. , ALTMEYER O. , NIEGER M.
Published: May 2016

Reaction of the phosphorus compound (I) with the chloride (II) yields the bicyclic polyphosphorus compounds (III) and (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Semicorrin Metal Complexes as Enantioselective Catalysts. Part 2. Enantioselective Cyclopropane Formation from Olefins with Diazo Compounds Catalyzed by Chiral (Semicorrinato)copper Complexes.
Authors: FRITSCHI H. , LEUTENEGGER U. , PFALTZ A.
Published: May 2016

Copper complexes of chiral semicorrin ligands (preparation described in the preceding paper) are found to be efficient catalysts for the preparation of optically active cyclopropanes such as (III) and (IV) from the alkenes (I) and the diazo compounds (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Regio‐ and Stereoselective Reduction of N(21),N(22)‐Bridged Porphyrin Hydroperchlorates to Stable 5H‐Phlorins.
Authors: SETSUNE J. , IKEDA M. , IIDA T. , KITAO T.
Published: May 2016

Reduction of porphyrin hydroperchlorates such as (I) yields phlorins of type (II) which are stabilized by the bridge ‐Q‐.
ChemInform Abstract: The Ternary Alkali Metal Platinum Borides LiPt3B (I), NaPt3B1+x (II) and Na3Pt9B5 (III) ‐ New Structure Variants of the CeCo3B2 Type.
Authors: MIRGEL R. , JUNG W.
Published: May 2016

The title compounds (I), (II), and (III) are prepared by reaction of the elements in sealed Ta‐tubes at 1000 °C. (I) crystallizes in the hexagonal space group P62m with Z=3.
ChemInform Abstract: XPS Spectra of Incomplete Cubane‐Type Cluster with Mo3O4‐nS4+ n Core (n = 0‐4)
Authors: SHIBAHARA T. , TSURU H. , KUROYA H.
Published: May 2016

show that the binding energies of Mo‐3d5/2 and Mo‐3d3/2 decrease as the number of sulfur in the core increases.
ChemInform Abstract: Studies of Polycrystalline n‐GaAs Junctions: Effects of Metal Ion Chemisorption on the Photoelectrochemical Properties of n‐GaAs/KOH‐Se‐/2‐, n‐GaAs/CH3CN‐Ferrocene+/0, and n‐GaAs/Au Interfaces.
Authors: LUNT S. R. , CASAGRANDE L. G. , TUFTS B. J. , LEWIS N. S.
Published: May 2016

It is shown that the predominant effect of metal ion chemisorption on the properties of polycrystalline n‐GaAs/KOH‐Se‐/2‐ junctions is the electrocatalysis of Se2‐ oxidation.
ChemInform Abstract: Bioaccumulation and Voltammetric Behavior of Gold at Alga‐Containing Carbon Paste Electrodes.
Authors: GARDEA‐TORRESDEY J. , DARNALL D. , WANG J.
Published: May 2016

The accumulation and voltammetric behavior of a carbon paste electrode modified with the green alga Chlorella pyrenoidosa, that is suitable for selective measurements of gold, are reported.
ChemInform Abstract: The Antiselective Michael Addition of Allylic Organometals to Ethylidenemalonates and Related Compounds.
Authors: YAMAMOTO Y. , NISHII S.
Published: May 2016

Diastereoselective Michael addition of the enoates (I) to crotylorganometals such as (II) leads to the predominant formation of the anti‐adducts (III), together with minor amounts of the syn‐adducts (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Isomerization of the Dimethyl Sulfoxide Radical Cation and the Possible Analogies to the Neutral Species.
Authors: CARLSEN L. , EGSGAARD H.
Published: May 2016

CAMS studies of (I)‐(III) including D‐labeled species reveal the interconvertibility of (I) and (II) and the formation of (II) from (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of 2‐(2‐Tetrahydrofurylidene)‐γ‐butyrolactone with Acetic Acid.
Authors: LIPKIN M. A. , MARKEVICH V. S.
Published: May 2016

The reaction between the lactone (I) and AcOH (II) proceeds in the absence of strong mineralic acids to yield the 1,7‐diacetoxypropyl ketone (III) as the main product along with the lactone (IV) and the acetoxy ketone (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Reactions of Primary Amines and Hydrazines with Thiosuccinic and Thioglutaric Acid Esters.
Authors: PFLEGING E. , HARTKE K.
Published: May 2016

Coupling of the dithiosuccinate (I) with the primary amines (II) or of the tetrathioglutarate (VIb) with (IIa) or benzylamine (IV) gives the amides (III) and (VII).
ChemInform Abstract: Adamantylation of Acetylacetone.
Authors: KLIMOCHKIN YU. N. , TILLI T. S. , MOISEEV I. K.
Published: May 2016

Direct adamantylation of the diketone (II) is achieved in the presence of catalytic quantities of HClO4 (or H2SO4) to give the product (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Radical Cyclizations onto 2(5H)‐Furanone and Maleate Electrophores Leading to Spiro‐ and Linear‐Fused γ‐Lactone Ring Systems.
Authors: HARRISON T. , PATTENDEN G. , MYERS P. L.
Published: May 2016

Dimethylmaleic anhydride (I) is reduced to give the 4‐hydroxy‐2‐butenolide (II) and then converted to the ether (IV) which undergoes radical‐induced cyclization, forming the bicyclic acetal (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 2,2‐Dichloro‐3‐oxothiolane‐1,1‐dioxide and Reactions with Some Nucleophiles.
Authors: GAIDAMAKA S. N. , BEZMENOVA T. E. , SHANTALII O. A. , USENKO YU. N. , VARSHAVETS T. N. , ROZKO A. N.
Published: May 2016

The title compound (II) is most conveniently prepared by chlorination of the 3‐hydroxythiolane dioxide (I).
ChemInform Abstract: Cyclopropylpyrroles.
Authors: DOMNIN I. N. , MIKHALEVA A. I. , NESTERENKO R. N. , KOROSTOVA S. E. , SHEVCHENKO S. G. , SIGALOV M. V.
Published: May 2016

The title compounds (III) are of interest because of their potential biological activity and as synthons for the preparation of heterocyclic systems.
ChemInform Abstract: Novel Pyridines Anellated with Sulfurheterocycles Prepared by Intramolecular (4 + 2)Cycloaddition with Inverse Electron Demand.
Authors: SEITZ G. , JOHN R.
Published: May 2016

Coupling of trifluoromethylglyoxal (II), generated in situ from the ketone (I), with the salts (III) predominantly gives the 1,2,4‐triazines (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Syntheses of 5‐Alkenylpyrimidines by Organotin Reactions.
Authors: SANDOSHAM J. , BENNECHE T. , MOELLER B. S. , UNDHEIM K.
Published: May 2016

The stannylpyrimidine (III), obtainable from the bromide (I) by lithiation and quenching with the stannyl chloride (II), reacts with the vinyl bromides (IV) to give 5‐substituted derivatives (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Some New β‐Lactams, 4‐Thiazolidinones, and Pyrazolines.
Authors: FAHMY A. M. , HASSAN KH. M. , KHALAF A. A. , AHMED R. A.
Published: May 2016

Starting with 4‐aminoacetophenone (I), the heterocycles (V), (XII), and (XIV) mentioned in the title are prepared by condensation reactions as outlined in the reaction scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of α,β‐Unsaturated Acylisothiocyanates with the Salts of Dithiocarbamic Acids.
Authors: CRUZ C. , MACIAS A. , BELETSKAYA I. P.
Published: May 2016

The reaction between the acylisothiocyanates (I) and the dithiocarbamates (II) affords products of differing structure, depending on the substitution pattern of the dithiocarbamates (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Easy One‐Step General Synthesis of Acylsilanes.
Authors: CAPPERUCCI A. , DEGL'INNOCENTI A. , FAGGI C. , RICCI A. , DEMBECH P. , SECONI G.
Published: May 2016

The acyl chlorides (I), as well as the diacid dichlorides (IV) and (VI) react with (trimethylsilyl)cuprate, generated in situ from (trimethylsilyl)lithium (II) and CuCN, to give the acylsilanes (III), (V), and (VII).
ChemInform Abstract: Application of Episelenonium Ion Chemistry to Heterocyclic Ring Closure.
Authors: CHRETIEN F. , CHAPLEUR Y.
Published: May 2016

The vinyl compounds (I) and (V) react with N‐(phenylseleno)phthalimide (II) in the presence of SnCl4 via the episelenonium ion intermediates (III) or (VI) to yield the ring‐closure products (IV) or (VII).
ChemInform Abstract: Triazatrimetallabenzenes, a New Class of Inorganic Heterocycles; Synthesis and Structure of (Cp*TaN(Cl))3.
Authors: PLENIO H. , ROESKY H. W. , NOLTEMEYER M. , SHELDRICK G. M.
Published: May 2016

The cyclic trimer (III) is obtained according to the scheme and characterized by IR, 1H NMR, and MS data as well as X‐ray structure analysis (space group P21/c, Z=4).
ChemInform Abstract: Tentacled Iron Sandwich Complexes.
Authors: MOULINES F. , ASTRUC D.
Published: May 2016

A sixfold alkyl chain extension, yielding (IV), is achieved in one step.
ChemInform Abstract: A Cubane Cluster with the (MoFe3S4)0 Core and Its Possible Relevance Concerning the Fe3 Centers in Ferredoxins: The (Fe3S4(SEt)3Mo(CO)3)3‐ Ion.
Authors: COUCOUVANIS D. , AL‐AHMAD S. , SALIFOGLOU A. , DUNHAM W. R. , SANDS R. H.
Published: May 2016

The title cluster (III), obtained from the known linear trimer (I), contains Fe in a formal oxidation state of +2.67, determined from the isomer shift in the Moessbauer spectrum.
ChemInform Abstract: Fluorosubstituted Amino Acids. Part 5. Imines of Trifluoropyruvic Acid in the Synthesis of N‐Substituted Trifluoroalanines.
Authors: SOLOSHONOK V. A. , YAGUPOL'SKII YU. L. , KUKHAR' V. P.
Published: May 2016

The compounds (III) and (VII) are prepared by Staudinger reaction between the keto ester (I) and the phosphazenes (II) or by condensation of (I) with (D,L)‐phenylethylamine (VI).
ChemInform Abstract: The Direct Conversion of 5′‐O‐Trityl‐3′‐keto‐2′‐deoxythymidine to 1‐(2‐Deoxy‐3‐methyl‐β‐D‐xylosyl)thymine.
Authors: WEBB T. R.
Published: May 2016

The ketodeoxythymidine (I) is treated with the reagent (II), generated from trimethylaluminum and methylmagnesium chloride, to form the methylated derivative (III).
ChemInform Abstract: IR Study of the Adsorption of Ammonia, Pyridine, and Hydrogen Chloride on Barium Sulfate.
Authors: NEAGLE W. , ROCHESTER C. H.
Published: May 2016

IR spectra of the adsorbed molecules in the presence and absence of surface OH groups and adsorbed water show that surface OH groups do not exhibit Bronsted acidity but can act as H‐bond donors to adsorbed acceptor molecules.
ChemInform Abstract: Effects of Rovibrational Averaging on the 93Nb Chemical Shift in the (Nb(CO)6)‐ Ion, Based on NMR and Vibrational Spectra.
Authors: JAMESON C. J. , REHDER D. , HOCH M.
Published: May 2016

The 93Nb NMR chemical shift changes with temp. and isotopic mass of the ligands.
ChemInform Abstract: Photo‐Arbuzov Rearrangements of Benzyl Phosphites.
Authors: OMELANZCUK J. , SOPCHIK A. E. , LEE S.‐G. , AKUTAGAWA K. , CAIRNS S. M. , BENTRUDE W. G.
Published: May 2016

The photorearrangement of benzyl dialkylphosphites such as (I) yields the dialkyl benzylphosphonates (II) via a clean and regiospecific process.
ChemInform Abstract: Unsaturated Carboxylic Acid Polyenolates. Lithium Trienolate of Sorbic Acid as a d6 Synthon; Addition to Ketones and Unsaturated Ketones.
Authors: BALLESTER P. , COSTA A. , GARCIA‐RASO A. , MESTRES R.
Published: May 2016

The trienolate dianion derived from (I) reacts with the keto compounds (II) to give, depending on the substituents and reaction conditions, either the α‐adducts (III) or the ε‐adducts (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Functionalized Cyclopentenecarboxaldehydes.
Authors: CANONICA S. , FERRARI M. , JOMMI G. , SISTI M.
Published: May 2016

The title compounds (III) and (VI) are obtained by ozonolysis of the cyclohexene derivatives (I) and (IV), followed by cyclization of the intermediate 1,6‐dicarbonyl compounds (II) and (V) in the presence of dibenzylammonium trifluoroacetate.
ChemInform Abstract: Catalytic Oxidation of 2,6‐Di‐tert‐butyl‐4‐methylphenol by a Supported Iron Complex.
Authors: HOMS N. , DE LA PISCINA P. R. , BORRULL F.
Published: May 2016

The di(tert‐butyl)methylphenol (I) undergoes photo‐induced oxidation in methanol (II) in the presence of a Fe(II) catalyst to give a mixture of the methoxymethylphenol (III) and the methoxycyclohexadienone (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Palladium‐Catalzyed Coupling Reaction of 3‐Iodoindoles and 3‐Iodobenzo‐(b)thiophene with Terminal Acetylenes.
Authors: SAKAMOTO T. , NAGANO T. , KONDO Y. , YAMANAKA H.
Published: May 2016

Coupling reaction of the 3‐iodoindoles (IIb) ‐ (IId) with the alkynes (IV) in the presence of a Pd catalyst yields the 3‐alkynylindoles (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Indolo(6,7‐g)indoles. A New Heteroaromatic System.
Authors: NAGAWA Y. , HONDA K. , NAKANISHI H.
Published: May 2016

Irradition of the naphthyleneditriazoles (I) in methanol results in decomposition of the triazole rings and cyclization, producing the indoloindoles (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Antifungal Properties of Some N,N′‐Bisazolylarylmethanes.
Authors: BALLESTEROS P. , CLARAMUNT R. M. , LOPEZ M. C. , ELGUERO J. , GOMEZ‐ALARCON G.
Published: May 2016

Zinc chloride‐promoted coupling reaction of the pyrazoles and indazoles (I) with the aromatic aldehydes (II) gives the bis(hetaryl)arylmethanes (III) or (IVa) and (Va).
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation of 5H‐1,4,2‐Dithiazoles via 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloadditions of Nitrile Sulfides to Thiocarbonyl Compounds. The First Synthesis of a 3,5‐Diaryl‐1,4,2‐dithiazolium Salt.
Authors: WAI K.‐W. , SAMMES M. P.
Published: May 2016

The oxathiazolones (II) react with the thioketones (Ia) or the thioester (Ib) via 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition with the intermediate nitrile sulfides, yielding the dithiazoles (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Selective N,N‐Functionalization of Cyclam: Crystal Structure of the Cu2+ Complex of 1,4,8,11‐Tetraazacyclotetradecane‐1,8‐diacetic Acid and the Tricyclic Lactam 15,18‐Dioxo‐1,5,8,12‐tetraazatricyclo‐(10.2.2.25,8)tetradecane.
Authors: HELPS I. M. , PARKER D. , CHAPMAN J. , FERGUSON G.
Published: May 2016

Substitution reaction of the tetraazacyclotetradecane (I) with tosyl chloride (II) yields the tristosylamide (III) and the bistosylamides (IV) and (V).
ChemInform Abstract: “Hydrophobic” Binding of Water‐Soluble Guests by High‐Symmetry, Chiral Hosts. An Electron‐Rich Receptor Site with a General Affinity for Quaternary Ammonium Compounds and Electron‐Deficient π Systems.
Authors: PETTI M. A. , SHEPODD T. J. , BARRANS R. E. JUN. , DOUGHERTY D. A.
Published: May 2016

The enantiomerically pure ethenoanthracenes (V) and (VII) are prepared via asym.
ChemInform Abstract: Dimeric versus Monomeric Titanium(III) Siloxide Complexes. Syntheses and Characterization of ((c‐C6H11)7(Si7O12)Ti)2 and ((c‐C6H11)7(Si7O12)Ti(C5H5N))2.
Authors: FEHER F. J. , GONZALES S. L. , ZILLER J. W.
Published: May 2016

The extremely air‐sensitive dinuclear Ti(III) complex (III) and its pleochroic bis(pyridine) adduct (V) are synthesized starting with the trisilanol (I) as demonstrated in the scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of an Aromatic Hydrocarbon Diol Epoxide‐Cytosine Adduct, 5′‐O‐(9‐Phenylxanthen‐9‐yl)‐N4‐((.+‐.)‐1β,2α,3α‐triacetoxy‐1,2# ,3,4‐tetrahydro‐4β‐naphthyl)‐2′‐deoxycytidine, Suitable for Incorporation into Synthetic Oligodeoxyribonucleotides.
Authors: SMITH C. A. , HARPER A. E. , COOMBS M. M.
Published: May 2016

Whereas the reaction of the epoxide (I) with AgN3, followed by acetylation and hydrogenation gives the amine (IV) without stereochemical control, the amine (VIII) is obtained as a single diastereomer from a reaction of the epoxide (V) with the cyanide (VI) followed by treatment with KF (→ (VII)) and hydrolysis.
ChemInform Abstract: Analogues of the Antiviral Acyclonucleoside 9‐(4‐Hydroxy‐3‐hydroxymethylbutyl)guanine. Part 2. Substitutions on C‐1′ and C‐3′ of the Acyclic N‐9 Substituent.
Authors: BAILEY S. , HARNDEN M. R.
Published: May 2016

The compounds (VI)‐(VIII), (XIV) and (XV), analogues of the antiviral acyclonucleoside (XVI), are prepared.
ChemInform Abstract: (Na,Sr) Beta′′ Aluminas ‐ Preparation and Characterization of New Polycrystalline Solid Electrolytes with Mixed Conductivities.
Authors: ALLITSCH G. , LINHARDT P. , BREITER M. W.
Published: May 2016

Isomorphs of the β''‐alumina family have a wide range of technical applications.
ChemInform Abstract: Electrochemistry of Sulfur Adsorbed on Carbon.
Authors: KAVAN L. , NOVAK P. , DOUSEK F. P.
Published: May 2016

The modification of various carbonaceous materials by sulfur vapor is investigated aiming at the elucidation of the mechanism of electrode reactions of the products obtained and at the evaluation of their suitability as cathode materials in cells with a Li counterelectrode and a liquid or solid electrolyte.
ChemInform Abstract: Linkage Position in Oligosaccharides by Fast Atom Bombardment Ionization, Collision‐Activated Dissociation, Tandem Mass Spectrometry and Molecular Modeling. L‐Fucosylp‐(α1→X)‐D‐N‐acetyl‐D‐glucosaminylp‐(β1→3)‐D‐# galactosylp‐(β1‐O‐methyl) Where X = 3, 4, or 6 (I).
Authors: LAINE R. A. , PAMIDIMUKKALA K. M. , FRENCH A. D. , HALL R. W. , ABBAS S. A. , JAIN R. K. , MATTA K. L.
Published: May 2016

By FABMS and CAD the linkage positions of the three isomers (I) can be distinguished.
ChemInform Abstract: A Solid‐State 15N CPMAS NMR Study of Dye Tautomerism in Glassy Polystyrene: Site Dependence of Double Minimum Potentials and Their Motional Averaging
Authors: WEHRLE B. , ZIMMERMANN H. , LIMBACH H.‐H.
Published: May 2016

(variable‐temp.
ChemInform Abstract: Intermolecular Interaction of Tris‐bipyridyl Metal Complexes, M(bpy)3 (M: Al, V, Fe), with Tetracyanoethylene.
Authors: FLAMINI A. , POLI N.
Published: May 2016

Treating the corresponding tris(bipyridyl)metal(0) complexes with two equiv. tetracyanoethylene (TCNE) in THF leads to a two‐electron transfer from the metal(0) species to TCNE and formation of the crystalline products (I) which decompose slowly in solution.
ChemInform Abstract: Spontaneous Formation of Flavin Radicals in Aqueous Solution by Comproportionation of a Flavinium Cation (I) and a Flavin Pseudobase(II).
Authors: MAGER H. I. X. , TU S.‐C.
Published: May 2016

A rapid equilibrium between the cation (I) and the pseudobase (II) and the subsequent slow intermolecular one‐electron transfer to generate the flavin radicals (III) and (IV) are established.
ChemInform Abstract: Chemistry of Singlet Oxygen. Part 51. Zwitterionic Intermediates from 2,4‐Hexadienes (I).
Authors: O'SHEA K. E. , FOOTE C. S.
Published: May 2016

The three isomeric 2,4‐hexadienes (I) give nearly identical product distributions with 1O2 ((IV) + (V) yield 3, 12, 12%; (VI) 4, 8, 11%; (VII) + (VIII) 11, 23, 25%, respectively).
ChemInform Abstract: Alkylaminonitrobenzenes by Vicarious Nucleophilic Amination with 4‐(Alkylamino)‐1,2,4‐triazoles.
Authors: KATRITZKY A. R. , LAURENZO K. S.
Published: May 2016

Amination of the nitrobenzenes (I) with the N‐alkylaminotriazoles (II) leads to the formation of the 4‐(alkylamino)nitrobenzenes (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Carbopalladation of Alkylidenecyclopropanes. Part 2. Intramolecular Capture of the Organo‐Palladium Intermediate.
Authors: FOURNET G. , BALME G. , BARIEUX J. J. , GORE J.
Published: May 2016

In the presence of Ph‐I (II) and Pd(0) complex the alkylidenecyclopropanes (I), (IV), (VI) and (VIII) form a π‐allylic Pd complex which is attacked by an internal nucleophile to give the cyclization products (III), (V), (VII) and (IX), respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: Cyclynes. Part 6. Homoaromaticity in a Cyclic Polyacetylene.
Authors: SCOTT L. T. , COONEY M. J. , ROGERS D. W. , DEJROONGRUANG K.
Published: May 2016

To determine whether (I) is homoaromatic, the acyclic homologues (II) are prepared as exemplified for (IIa) (no yields given).
ChemInform Abstract: A Convenient, One‐Step Synthesis of Pyrano(2,3‐b)pyridines.
Authors: MARTIN N. , SEOANE C. , SOTO J. L.
Published: May 2016

The reaction of malononitrile (I) with the diketones (II) in the presence of piperidine renders possible the preparation of the desired ring system (III) in a one‐pot procedure.
ChemInform Abstract: Activation and Synthetic Applications of Thiostannanes. Conversion of Aldehydes and Acetals into 1,3‐Dithianes with High Chemodifferentiation.
Authors: SATO T. , YOSHIDA E. , KOBAYASHI T. , OTERA J. , NOZAKI H.
Published: May 2016

Aldehydes, e.g. (I), or acetals such as (IV), react with the cyclic dibutyltin(IV) disulfide (II) in the presence of dibutyltin ditriflate, forming 2‐substituted 1,3‐dithianes.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of a Difluoromethylenephosphonate Analogue of Glycerol‐3‐phosphate. A Substrate for NADH Linked Glycerol‐3‐phosphate Dehydrogenase.
Authors: CHAMBERS R. D. , JAOUHARI R. , O'HAGAN D.
Published: May 2016

Metalation of diethyl bromodifluoromethylphosphonate (I) with cadmium and subsequent coupling reaction with allyl bromide (II) yield the homoallylic derivatives (III) which gives a mixture of the bromo acetates (V) and (VI) upon treatment with bromine and mercuric acetate (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Oxygen‐Atom Transfer from Nitrous Oxide. Synthesis and Structure of a Zirconocene Oxametallacyclobutene Complex.
Authors: VAUGHAN G. A. , HILLHOUSE G. L. , LUM R. T. , BUCHWALD S. L. , RHEINGOLD A. L.
Published: May 2016

The reaction of N2O with the cyclohexyne‐Zr complex (I) leads to elimination of N2 and PMe3 and to the formation of the isolable oxametallacyclobutene dimer (II), the insertion product of the O atom into the Zr‐C bond.
ChemInform Abstract: Structures and Magnetism of Rubidium and Cesium Salts of Dimeric Oxovanadium(IV) Tartrate(4‐) Complexes.
Authors: WROBLESKI J. T. , THOMPSON M. R.
Published: May 2016

The dimeric vanadyl(tartrate) complexes of the type (I) are prepared from an aqueous mixture of V2O5, RbOH or CsOH, and d,d‐, d,l‐, or l,l‐tartaric acid and isolated as their hydrates (no yields given).
ChemInform Abstract: Low‐Valent Alkoxide Complexes of Niobium. Synthesis and Structure of Dimeric Niobium(IV) Nonamethoxide.
Authors: COTTON F. A. , DIEBOLD M. P. , ROTH W. J.
Published: May 2016

The title anion is most easily prepared by reaction of Nb2Cl4(OMe)4(HOMe)2 (made in situ from either NbCl5 (I) or NbCl4(THF)2 (VI) with an excess of methoxide in methanol).
ChemInform Abstract: Structural and Kinetic Investigations of a Tc(III)/Tc(II) Redox Couple. X‐Ray Crystal Structures of trans‐(Tc(II)(DPPE)2Cl2) and trans‐(Tc(III)(DPPE)2Cl2)NO3·HNO3, Where DPPE: 1,2‐Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane.
Authors: LIBSON K. , DOYLE M. N. , THOMAS R. W. , NELESNIK T. , WOODS M. , SULLIVAN J. C. , ELDER R. C. , DEUTSCH E.
Published: May 2016

Because of the interest in redox‐active Tc complexes for nuclear medicine applications, especially since some Tc(III) cations are taken up by the heart, a structural and kinetic study of the redox couple (Ia)/(Ib) is undertaken.
ChemInform Abstract: Electrophilic Substitution of (Re7C(CO)21)3‐. Synthesis and Characterization of (N(PPh3)2)2(Re7C(CO)20(NO)).
Authors: HAYWARD C.‐M. T. , FOLKERS J. P. , SHAPLEY J. R.
Published: May 2016

The title compound (III) is obtained according to the scheme and characterized by elemental analysis, FAB MS, 13C NMR, and IR spectral data.
ChemInform Abstract: Reduction of Fe(III) Porphyrin Hydroxides by Heterocyclic Aromatic Amines.
Authors: BREWER C.
Published: May 2016

The title reaction, using pyridine, imidazole, N‐methylimidazole (and other derivatives), occurs in toluene with various porphyrin complexes to give the bis‐amine iron(II) porphyrins.
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation and Characterization of a Cyanocobalt(III) Complex with Tetraaza(14)annulene.
Authors: SAKATA K. , ANNOURA T. , HASHIMOTO M.
Published: May 2016

The macrocylic ligand reacts with Co(II) acetate in DMF at reflux temp. to give the complex (I).
ChemInform Abstract: New Diastereoselective Synthesis of Novel Chiral γ‐(Aminoalkyl)‐α‐hydroxy‐γ‐lactones and Their Application for the Synthesis of Renin Inhibitors.
Authors: METTERNICH R. , LUEDI W. +
Published: May 2016

Methyl pyruvate (I) reacts with LDA and α‐amino aldehydes such as (II) to produce the butenolide (III) with predominance of the threo‐isomer.
ChemInform Abstract: Carbon Transfer Reactions with Heterocycles. Part 4. Synthetic Equivalence of Perhydrooxazines with Carbonyl Compounds. A Facile Synthesis of Streptindole and Analogues.
Authors: SINGH H. , SINGH K.
Published: May 2016

The oxazine derivatives (II), (IV) and (VI) are used as carbon transfer reagents in the synthesis of the diindolylmethane derivatives (III), (V) and (VII), respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthetic Studies on Nogalamycin Congeners. Part 2. Chiral Synthesis of the CDEF‐Ring System of Nogalamycin.
Authors: KAWASAKI M. , MATSUDA F. , TERASHIMA S.
Published: May 2016

The reaction of the functionalized methyl ketone (I), whose synthesis has been described in the preceding paper, with the naphthalene (II) is used as the starting step in the synthesis of the dione (VIII).
ChemInform Abstract: Geometrical Isomerism of Hexamolybdoplatinate(IV) Polyanion. Crystal Structure of (NH4)4.5H3.5(α‐PtMo6O24)·1.5 H2O.
Authors: LEE U.
Published: May 2016

Single crystals of the title compound are prepared by adjusting a mixed aqueous solution of (NH4)2(Pt(OH)6) and (NH4)6(Mo7O24) (Pt:Mo = 1:6) to pH 6.4 by addition of dilute nitric acid.
ChemInform Abstract: Interactions of SO2 with Ca(AlCl4)‐SO2Cl2 Electrolytes
Authors: WALKER C. W. JUN. , WADE W. L. JUN. , BINDER M.
Published: May 2016

are studied by NMR experiments in order to explain the previously observed improvements in load voltage and cathode life of calcium sulfuryl chloride cells (Ca/1 M Ca(AlCl4)2‐SO2Cl2/carbon) when SO2 is bubbled through the electrolyte.
ChemInform Abstract: Oxygen and Chlorine Evolution on Niobium‐, Zirconium‐, and Other Metal‐Nitride Amorphous Thin Film Electrodes Prepared by the Reactive RF Sputtering Technique.
Authors: AZUMA M. , NAKATO Y. , TSUBOMURA H.
Published: May 2016

Among several amorphous transition metal nitride (TiNx, VNx, NbNx, and ZrNx) thin film electrodes, deposited on carbon substrates by the reactive RF sputtering technique, only the NbNx and ZrNx samples are electrochemically stable in aqueous solutions of pH 0‐14 and can cause efficient oxygen and chlorine evolution under anodic polarization.
ChemInform Abstract: Evaluation of Alloy Anodes for Aluminum‐Air Batteries. Part 4. Electrochemical Impedance Analysis of Pure Aluminum in 4 M KOH at 25 °C.
Authors: MACDONALD D. D. , REAL S. , SMEDLEY S. I. , URQUIDI‐MACDONALD M.
Published: May 2016

Impedance spectra are recorded at potentials ranging from the hydrogen evolution (‐1.96 V vs.
ChemInform Abstract: Vibrational Spectra of the Diammineplatinum(II) Disodium 5′‐Uridine Monophosphate Blue Complex.
Authors: BENHAM V. , BUTLER I. S. , OKAMOTO K. , THEOPHANIDES T.
Published: May 2016

In order to obtain better structural informations on the paramagnetic amorphous platinum blue complex, produced by the reaction of (I) and (II) in H2O, its IR and Raman spectroscopic data are discussed.
ChemInform Abstract: A Multinuclear NMR Study of Asymmetrically Coordinated η3‐Allyls in (PtCl(η3‐allyl)(phosphine)) and (Pt(phenyl)(η3‐allyl)(phosphine)) Complexes.
Authors: CLARK H. C. , HAMPDEN‐SMITH M. J. , RUEGGER H.
Published: May 2016

Title complexes of type (I) with R: Ph are prepared from their chloride analogues by simple metathesis using SnMe3Ph.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Homocub‐4(5)‐ene: Confirmation of a Computational Prediction.
Authors: HROVAT D. A. , BORDEN W. T.
Published: May 2016

The title species (IV) can be generated from the dihalide (II) which is obtained from the bromo acid (I) by a modified Hunsdiecker reaction; trapping of (IV) with the diphenylisobenzofuran (III) affords the adduct (V).
ChemInform Abstract: A Novel Reaction of Benzoyl Chlorides in Dimethyl Sulfoxide.
Authors: THEA S. , CEVASCO G.
Published: May 2016

Careful addition of the aroyl chlorides (I) to excess DMSO (II) results in the formation of the carboxylic acids (III), chloromethyl methyl sulfide (IV), and significant amounts of the unexpected β‐keto sulfoxides (V).
ChemInform Abstract: 3,6‐Dimethoxybenzocyclobutenone: A Reagent for Quinone Synthesis.
Authors: AZADI‐ARDAKANI M. , WALLACE T. W.
Published: May 2016

The title compound (V) can be functionalized at C‐5 using electrophiles to give derivatives of type (VII) and (VIII) or at C‐2 via homolytic bromination to give the product (X).
ChemInform Abstract: Formation of 1,2,4‐Triazoles by Cation Radical Induced Oxidative Addition of Arylhydrazones of Benzaldehyde and Butyraldehyde to Nitriles.
Authors: SHINE H. J. , HOQUE A. K. M. M.
Published: May 2016

The aldehyde hydrazones (II) are oxidized with a thianthrene cation radical to form nitrilimines which undergo in situ 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition reaction with the nitrile (I), producing the 1,2,4‐triazoles (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Electrochemistry of Pyrimidoquinazoline‐5,10‐diones. Design of Hydrolytically Stable High Potential Quinones and New Reductive Alkylation Systems.
Authors: SKIBO E. B. , GILCHRIST J. H.
Published: May 2016

The p‐benzoquinones (V) and (XIII) bearing two fused pyrimidinone rings are prepared as shown in the reaction scheme.