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ChemInform Abstract: Aqueous Molybdenum‐Iron‐Sulfur Chemistry: Enzyme‐Mediated Assembly of (Mo2Fe6S8(SCH2CH2OH)9)3‐ from Molybdate and Thiosulfate.
Authors: ANGLIN R. J. , BONOMI F. , KURTZ D. M. JUN.
Published: May 2016

The title compound (I) self‐assembles spontaneously and rapidly from FeCl2, (NH4)2MoS4 and 2‐mercaptoethanol in aqueous buffered solution (pH 9.1), probably because of the reducing conditions (Fe2+ instead of Fe3+ and a 4‐fold excess of the mercaptoethanol).
ChemInform Abstract: Trivalent Nickel. The Quinone Oximate Family: Synthesis and Redox Regulation of Isomerism and Ligand Redistribution.
Authors: RAY D. , CHAKRAVORTY A.
Published: May 2016

The anionic Ni(II) tris chelates derived from 1,2‐quinone 2‐oximes occur as equilibrium mixtures of fac‐(Ia) and mer‐(Ib) isomers in MeCN solution and display reversible Ni(III)/Ni(II) couples of the fac and mer isomer as indicated by 1H NMR spectroscopy and voltammetry.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and X‐Ray Structural Characterization of Binuclear Iridium(I) and Rhodium(I) Hydroxypyridinate Complexes. Part 1. Complete Assignment of the 1H NMR Spectra by Two‐Dimensional and NOE Techniques. The Nature of “Inside” and “Outside” 1H Chemical Shift Differences.
Authors: RODMAN G. S. , MANN K. R.
Published: May 2016

The complexes (III) and Ir complexes containing 6‐chloro‐2‐hydroxypyridine or 2‐hydroxyquinoline as bridging ligands are prepared (42‐89% yield) and characterized by IR, FAB mass, 1H and 13C NMR spectrometry.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthetic Transformation of Santonin into (5α,7α,11β)‐3,6‐Dioxogermacr‐1‐en‐13,7‐olide, a New Intermediate for Germacranes and Guaianes.
Authors: HARAPANHALLI R. S.
Published: May 2016

The desired product (VI) is prepared starting from santonin (I) as shown in the scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: A New Ready Route to 1,4‐Ketoaldehydes and 1,4‐Diketones with Application to the Synthesis of Z‐Jasmone and Dihydrojasmone.
Authors: FIANDANESE V. , MARCHESE G. , NASO F.
Published: May 2016

S‐Phenyl carbonochloridothioate (I) is coupled with the protected oxoalkylmagnesium halides (II) in the presence of a Ni(II) catalyst to form the acetals (III) which are treated with the Grignard compounds (IV) and catalytic amounts of tris(acetylacetonato)iron, yielding the ketones (V).
ChemInform Abstract: A Synthetic Approach to Actinobolin Analogues from D‐Glucose.
Authors: RAO M. V. , NAGARAJAN M.
Published: May 2016

The hexapyranoside (I), available from α‐D‐glucose, is converted to the derivative (IV) as shown.
ChemInform Abstract: Indole Alkaloids of Gelsemium elegans (Thailand): Structure Elucidation and Proposal of Biogenetic Route.
Authors: PONGLUX D. , WONGSERIPIPATANA S. , SUBHADHIRASAKUL S. , TAKAYAMA H. , YOKOTA M. , OGATA K. , PHISALAPHONG C. , AIMI N. , SAKAI S.
Published: May 2016

The constituents (I)‐(III) are isolated from the roots of the title species together with eight known bases, inter alia with akuammidine and koumidine.
ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of Acetyl Hypofluorite with Pyrimidines. Part 3. Synthesis, Stereochemistry, and Properties of 5‐Fluoro‐5,6‐dihydropyrimidine Nucleosides.
Authors: VISSER G. W. M. , HERDER R. E. , NOORDHUIS P. , ZWAAGSTRA O. , HERSCHEID J. D. M. , DE KANTER F. J. J.
Published: May 2016

Reaction of the title reagent (II) with the nucleosides (I) or (VII) in AcOH (or CD3COOD) gives mainly the products (III) + (IV) or (VIII) + (IX) + (X); in H2O, the same reaction of (I) or (VII) additionally affords the hydroxy compounds (V) + (VI), or, exclusively, the compounds analogous to (V) + (VI), respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: C‐Glycosylation of Substituted Heterocycles Under Friedel‐Crafts Conditions. Part 1. A Two‐Step Synthesis of the Thieno(3,4‐d)pyrimidine C‐Nucleoside Analog of Inosine.
Authors: RAO S. P. , RAO K. V. B. , OTTER B. A. , KLEIN R. S. , REN W.‐Y.
Published: May 2016

The ribofuranosyl acetate (I) is coupled with the thiophenes (II) or (VI) in the presence of tin tetrachloride to form the thienyl C‐nucleosides (IIIa) and (IIIb) or (VII) and (VIII).
ChemInform Abstract: Acyclic Analogs of Nucleosides. Synthesis of Hydroxyalkyl Derivatives of 2‐Trifluoromethylbenzimidazole and 2‐Trifluoromethylthiobenzimidazole.
Authors: YAVORSKII A. E. , STETSENKO A. V. , GOGOMAN I. V. , BOIKO V. N. , ZAVGORODNII S. G. , SOBKO A. I. , TATSKAYA V. N. , KVACHEV V. G. , FLORENT'EV V. L.
Published: May 2016

The benzimidazoles (I) are coupled with the glycerol chlorohydrin diacetate (II) to give the N‐alkylated derivatives (III) which are deprotected, producing the acyclic nucleosides (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 3,4‐Dimethylpsoralen, 3,4‐Dimethylangelicin and Their Derivatives.
Authors: AHLUWALIA V. K. , KHANDURI C. H. , SHARMA N. D.
Published: May 2016

With a view to the physiological properties of naturally occurring psoralen and angelicin derivatives, the synthesis of this type of compounds is carried out.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthetic Studies on Antibiotic Validamycins. Part 12. Total Synthesis of (+)‐Validamycin B and (+)‐Validoxylamine B.
Authors: OGAWA S. , MIYAMOTO Y. , NOSE T.
Published: May 2016

Coupling of the synthons (VI) and (VII) and subsequent work‐up leads to (+)‐validamycin B (IX).
ChemInform Abstract: A Synthesis of Taxusin.
Authors: HOLTON R. A. , JUO R. R. , KIM H. B. , WILLIAMS A. D. , HARUSAWA S. , LOWENTHAL R. E. , YOGAI S.
Published: May 2016

In connection with the search for pathways which render possible the synthesis of the potent antitumor agent taxol, a suitable approach to the taxane skeleton is required.
ChemInform Abstract: A Formal Synthesis of Sirenin.
Authors: JUN J.‐G. , MUNDY B. P.
Published: May 2016

The pyran derivative (I) reacts with the Grignard compound (II) to give the exo isomer of the bicycle (III) as major product.
ChemInform Abstract: Fluoroalkenylphosphonates
Authors: KADYROV A. A. , ROKHLIN E. M.
Published: May 2016

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ChemInform Abstract: Studies on Peroxomolybdates. Part 16. A New Fluoro‐Bridged Tetraperoxodimolybdate. Crystal Structure of Ammonium μ‐Fluoro‐bis(fluorooxodiperoxomolybdate(VI)), (NH4)4(F(MoFO(O2)2)2).
Authors: STOMBERG R.
Published: May 2016

The title compound (I) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2/n, Z=2.
ChemInform Abstract: High‐Temperature Superconductivity of Ho2O3‐BaO‐CuO Ceramics.
Authors: ALEKSANDROV K. S. , PETRAKOVSKII G. A. , SABLINA K. A. , KISELEV N. I. , STEPANOV G. N. , KRUGLIK A. I. , PATRIN G. S. , PETROV S. B. , USTYUZHANIN YU. N. , BARANOV A. V.
Published: May 2016

Six samples of the title ceramics with various compositions are prepared by solid phase reaction between Ho2O3, BaCO3 and CuO at 850 °C under air.
ChemInform Abstract: The Photoelectrochemistry of Niobium Doped α‐Fe2O3.
Authors: SANCHEZ C. , SIEBER K. D. , SOMORJAI G. A.
Published: May 2016

A nearly complete photoelectrochemical investigation is presented of well characterized single crystals of Nb doped Fe(III) oxides grown by using chemical vapor transport with TeCl4.
ChemInform Abstract: A Thin‐Layer Flow Cell for in‐situ Infrared Reflection‐Absorption Spectroscopic Measurements of the Electrode/Electrolyte Interphase.
Authors: BOCKRIS J. O'M. , YANG B.
Published: May 2016

The thin‐layer flow cell developed for IR spectroscopic measurements at electrode/electrolyte interphases is described in detail.
ChemInform Abstract: Aqueous Electrochemistry of Tellurium at Glassy Carbon and Gold. A Combined Voltammetry‐Oscillating Quartz Crystal Microgravimetry Study.
Authors: MORI E. , BAKER C. K. , REYNOLDS J. R. , RAJESHWAR K.
Published: May 2016

The voltammetry profiles obtained for Te in aqueous H2SO4 at glassy carbon and Au working electrodes show a remarkable degree of sensitivity to the electrode surface.
ChemInform Abstract: X‐Ray Absorption (EXAFS/XANES) Study of Supported Vanadium Oxide Catalysts. Structure of Surface Vanadium Oxide Species on Silica and γ‐Alumina at a Low Level of Vanadium Loading.
Authors: TANAKA T. , YAMASHITA H. , TSUCHITANI R. , FUNABIKI T. , YOSHIDA S.
Published: May 2016

Catalysts containing 2.8 wt.% vanadium are prepared by the impregnation method.
ChemInform Abstract: Potassium‐Strontium and Ammonium‐Strontium Tripolyphosphates.
Authors: OL'SHEVSKAYA O. P. , PRODAN E. A.
Published: May 2016

The reaction between K5P3O10 or (NH4)5P3O10·H2O and Sr(NO3)2 is investigated in aqueous solution at 25 °C with the aim to prepare the novel title compounds in pure state and to find out the optimum conditions for their preparation.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Structure of the Double Polyphosphate NaEr(PO3)4.
Authors: MAKSIMOVA S. I. , MASLOBOEV V. A. , PALKINA K. K. , SAZHENKOV A. A. , CHIBISKOVA N. T.
Published: May 2016

The title compound is prepared from a mixture of Na2CO3, Er2O3 and H3PO4, which is heated to 500 °C for seven days.
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation and Properties of La2(Tc(OH)Cl5)3.
Authors: ZAITSEVA L. L. , KRUGLOV A. A. , ROMANOV A. V. , SAMSONOV V. E. , TETERIN E. G.
Published: May 2016

The hitherto unknown title compound (V) is prepared as outlined in the scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: A New High Tc Superconductor in the System Bi‐Pb‐Sr‐Ca‐Cu‐O.
Authors: KEMMLER‐SACK S. , EHMANN A. , KIEMEL R. , LOESCH S. + , SCHAEFER W. + , KAN L. , ELSCHNER B.
Published: May 2016

A superconductor with Tc: 106 K is obtained besides a Tc: 80 K superconducting material by annealing a 3:1:5:4:9 mixture of Bi(NO3)3·5H2O, PbO, Sr(NO3)2, CaCO3, and CuO (870 °C, 3‐4d (stoichiometry not given)).
ChemInform Abstract: Lewis Basicity of the “Noncoordinating” Common Solvent 1,2‐Dichloroethane: Strong RCl → Ag Bonding in AgOTeF5(1,2‐C2H4Cl2).
Authors: COLSMAN M. R. , NOIROT M. D. , MILLER M. M. , ANDERSON O. P. , STRAUSS S. H.
Published: May 2016

The title complex (I) crystallizes in Pbca with Z=16.
ChemInform Abstract: Chain‐Substituted Lipids in Monolayer Films. A Study of Molecular Packing.
Authors: MENGER F. M. , WOOD M. G. JUN. , RICHARDSON S. , ZHOU Q. , ELRINGTON A. R. , SHERROD M. J.
Published: May 2016

A series of highly purified fatty acids and phospholipides composed of C18 chains, each possessing a chain substituent of varying size (methyl, butyl, or phenyl) at C(4), C(8), C(12), or C(16) such as (I) and (II) are synthesized.
ChemInform Abstract: A Macrocyclic Tetraether Bolaamphiphile (III) and an Oligoamino α,ω‐Dicarboxylate (V) Combine to Form Monolayered, Porous Vesicle Membranes, which are Reversibly Sealed by EDTA and Other Bulky Anions.
Authors: FUHRHOP J.‐H. , LIMAN U. , KOESLING V.
Published: May 2016

The bolaamphiphiles (IIIb)‐(IIId) form vesicles on ultrasonication.
ChemInform Abstract: Me3SiCN. Part 6. Palladium‐ and Nickel‐Catalyzed Reaction of Trimethylsilyl Cyanide with Acetylenes. Addition of Trimethylsilyl Cyanide to the Carbon‐Carbon Triple Bonds.
Authors: CHATANI N. , TAKEYASU T. , HORIUCHI N. , HANAFUSA T.
Published: May 2016

Reaction of trimethylsilyl cyanide (II) with the arylacetylenes (I) in the presence of various transition‐metal complexes yields the cyano‐substituted vinylsilanes (III) with a high regio‐ and stereoselectivity.
ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of Cycloalkenes with Cyclopropane Moiety with Diazomethane in the Presence of Palladium(II) Acetate.
Authors: LUKIN K. A. , ZEFIROV N. S.
Published: May 2016

The cyclopropanation of some cycloalkenes by diazomethane (II) is investigated.
ChemInform Abstract: Molecular Aggregation and Its Applicability to Synthesis. The Diels‐Alder Reaction.
Authors: DUNAMS T. , HOEKSTRA W. , PENTALERI M. , LIOTTA D.
Published: May 2016

The (4 + 2)cycloaddition reaction of the 1,3‐dienes (I) with the quinone (II) or the quinols (IV) or (VI) is investigated in various mediums.
ChemInform Abstract: Lower Nitrogen Oxide Species as Catalysts in a Convenient Procedure for the Iodination of Aromatic Compounds.
Authors: RADNER F.
Published: May 2016

The benzene derivatives (I), as well as naphthalene (V) and thiophene (VII), are converted to their iodine derivatives (III) and (IV), (VI) or (VIII) by reaction with ammonium iodide (II) in the presence of oxygen or air and catalytic amounts of NO+BF4‐. Bromination and to a lesser extent chlorination, e.g. the synthesis of the compounds (IX), is performed in a similar manner using ammonium bromide or chloride as the halogen source.
ChemInform Abstract: Rational Design in Homogeneous Catalysis. Ir(I)‐Catalyzed Addition of Aniline to Norbornylene via N‐H Activation.
Authors: CASALNUOVO A. L. , CALABRESE J. C. , MILSTEIN D.
Published: May 2016

A new approach to the synthetically important amination of olefins is demonstrated.
ChemInform Abstract: Terminal Selective C‐H Activation: Dehydrogenation of n‐Alkane to 1‐Alkene.
Authors: SAKAKURA T. , SODEYAMA T. , TANAKA M.
Published: May 2016

Photolytic dehydrogenation of hexane (I) in the presence of Rh‐complexes gives the hexenes (II) ‐ (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Oxidation of 7‐Hydroxy‐2,6,6‐trimethylbicyclo(3.2.0)hept‐1‐enes.
Authors: VOLKOVA O. O. , CHERKAEV G. V. , ERMAN M. B.
Published: May 2016

The title compound (II) is prepared from the acetoxy derivative (I) according to a known procedure.
ChemInform Abstract: A Series of Calix(4)arenes, Having Two Opposite Para Positions Connected by an Aliphatic Chain.
Authors: GOLDMANN H. , VOGT W. , PAULUS E. , BOEHMER V. +
Published: May 2016

Title compounds of type (III) are synthesized by condensation of corresponding components (I) and (II) in the presence of TiCl4.
ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of 3‐Acetyltetramic Acid Derivatives with Aromatic Aldehydes.
Authors: HENNING H.‐G. , KOPPE A. , BRIEHN S.
Published: May 2016

The acetyltetramic acid (I) reacts with the benzaldehydes (II) under acidic conditions to give the benzylidene compounds (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of β,β‐Dichlorovinyl Methyl Ketone with the Salts of Vinylidenedithiols.
Authors: DROZD V. N. , KOMAROVA E. N.
Published: May 2016

The reaction between the ketone (I) and the sodium vinylidenedithiolate (II) is found to proceed either via attack of (II) on the α carbon atom of the vinyl group of (I) to give the 1,3‐dithiolane (III) or via attack of (II) on the β carbon atom of the vinyl group of (I) to give the 1,3‐dithietane (IV), depending on the solvent.
ChemInform Abstract: Efficient Synthesis of Oligo‐N‐methylpyrrolecarboxamides and Related Compounds.
Authors: NISHIWAKI E. , TANAKA S. , LEE H. , SHIBUYA M.
Published: May 2016

Acylation of 1‐methylpyrrole (Ia) and N‐methylimidazole (Ib) with trichloroacetyl chloride (II) yields the ketones (III) which produce a mixture of the isomeric nitroheterocycles (V) and (VI) on treatment with nitric acid (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation of 2‐Aryl‐3,6‐divinyltetrahydropyrans.
Authors: DALLACKER F. , SEMMLER R. , HARTMANN K. , KEIM W. , VON ILSEMANN G.
Published: May 2016

The aldehydes (I) and butadiene (II) are cyclized in the presence of a Pd‐catalyst, giving the divinyltetrahydropyrans (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Substituted Furobenzopyrones.
Authors: HISHMAT O. H. , ABD EL RAHMAN A. H. , EL‐DIWANI H. I. , ABU‐BAKR SH. M.
Published: May 2016

2,3‐Diphenyl‐6‐methoxybenzofuran (I) is acylated with phenylacetyl chloride (II) to give a mixture of the mono‐ (III) and disubstituted product (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: A Novel One‐Pot Synthesis of Substituted 4‐tert‐Butyldimethylsilyloxythiazoles.
Authors: KOPKA I. E.
Published: May 2016

The α‐halocarboxylic acid derivatives (I) undergo cyclocondensation with the thioamides (II) in the presence of the silyl chloride (III) and a base, forming the 4‐siloxythiazoles (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis Studies Directed Toward Gelsemine. A New Synthesis of Highly Functionalized cis‐Hydroisoquinolines.
Authors: EARLEY W. G. , JACOBSEN E. J. , MEIER G. P. , OH T. , OVERMAN L. E.
Published: May 2016

Diels‐Alder reaction of the oxycyclohexadienes (I) with methyl acrylate (II) forms the bicyclic esters (III) which are converted to the amines (VI) and (VII) via the carbamates (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 2‐Hydroxy‐4,6‐diphenylpyrimidines and Their Antimicrobial Activity.
Authors: THOOL A. W. , GHIYA B. J.
Published: May 2016

The esters (I) are rearranged with KOH in pyridine to give the diketones (II) which react with urea (III) to form the pyrimidines (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: New Heterocyclic Ring Systems. Part 5. Synthesis and Pharmacological Activity of 6H‐1,3,4‐Thiadiazolo(3′,2′:1,2)pyrimido(5,4‐b)indol‐5‐one Derivatives and of 1‐Phenyl‐6H‐1,2,4‐triazolo(1′,5′:1,2)pyrimido‐(5,4‐b)indol‐5‐one.
Authors: RUSSO F. , GUCCIONE S. , SANTAGATI N. A. , SANTAGATI A. , CARUSO A. , LEONE M. G. , FELICE A. , ATTAGUILE G. , AMICO ROXAS M.
Published: May 2016

Cyclocondensation of the thiadiazole (II) with the indole derivative (I) leads to the formation of the fused oxopyrimidine (III).
ChemInform Abstract: One‐Step Synthesis of 2‐Aminothieno(2,3‐e)(1,3)thiazin‐4‐ones in Some Cases 5,6‐Anellated from Ethyl 2‐Benzoylthioureidothiophene‐3‐carboxylates and Evaluation of Their Antiallergic Activity.
Authors: LEISTNER S. , GUETSCHOW M. + , WAGNER G. , GRUPE R. , BOEHME B. +
Published: May 2016

Reaction of the aminothiophenecarboxylates (I) with the isothiocyanate (II) yields the thioureas (III) which are cyclized under acidic conditions, forming the thienothiazines (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Iminophosphorane‐Mediated Synthesis of Fused (1,3,4)Thiadiazoles: Preparation of Imidazo(2,1‐b)(1,3,4)thiadiazoles and (1,3,4)Thiadiazolo‐(2,3‐c)(1,2,4)triazine Derivatives.
Authors: MOLINA R. , LORENZO A. , VILAPLANA J. , ALLER E. , PLANES J.
Published: May 2016

The N‐amino heterocycles (I) and (VII) are coupled with triphenylphosphine dibromide (II) in the presence of a base to produce the iminophosphoranes (III) which undergo cyclocondensation with the acid chlorides (IV), yielding the imidazothiadiazoles (VI) or the thiadiazolotriazinium chlorides (IX).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activities of Some Isoxazolo(5′,4′:4,5)pyrimido(6,1‐c)‐1,2,4‐triazine Derivatives.
Authors: ADHIKARI V. A. , BADIGER V. V.
Published: May 2016

Reaction of the 4‐chloroisoxazolopyrimidines (I) with hydrazine hydrate (II) gives the hydrazino derivatives (III) which are coupled with chloroacetone (IV), producing the hydrazones (V).
ChemInform Abstract: A Monomeric Diboryldilithiomethane with a 1,3‐Diborataallene Structure.
Authors: PILZ M. , ALLWOHN J. , HUNOLD R. , MASSA W. , BERNDT A.
Published: May 2016

Addition of tert.‐butyl‐Li (II) to (I) leads to the formation of the title compound (IV), the first dilithiomethane stabilized by two boryl substituents.
ChemInform Abstract: π‐Complexes of an Amino‐9‐fluorenylideneborane.
Authors: HELM S. , NOETH H. +
Published: May 2016

The title compound (I) can be complexed as an η5 ligand and as an η2 ligand as the complexes (III) and (V) demonstrate which are obtained by the reaction with Ti halides (II) or Fe2(CO)9 (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Transition‐Metal‐Based Reagents for Molecular Recognition: Hydrogen‐Bonding Properties of Tungsten(II) cis‐Amino Halides.
Authors: OSTERBERG C. E. , ARIF A. M. , RICHMOND T. G.
Published: May 2016

Bifunctional hydrogen bonding capabilities of the title complex type provide a binding site for complementary organic substrates such as lactams and nucleosides.
ChemInform Abstract: Nearly Linear Rh(I) Aggregates. Chemical and Spectroscopic Behavior of (Rh3(CNCH3)6(μ‐(Ph2PCH2)2PPh)2)3+ and Its Oxidation Products.
Authors: BALCH A. L. , FOSSETT L. A. , NAGLE J. K. , OLMSTEAD M. M.
Published: May 2016

The title complex (III) is obtained according to the scheme and characterized by X‐ray structure analysis (space group P1, Z=2) and IR, 31P NMR, and electronic spectra.
ChemInform Abstract: Optically Active 2‐Arylidene‐4‐bromo‐p‐menthan‐3‐ones and Their Dehydrobromination Products.
Authors: KUTULYA L. A. , NEMCHENOK I. B. , PIVNENKO N. S. , KHANDRIMAILOVA T. V. , TISHCHENKO V. G.
Published: May 2016

In the presence of a free radical initiator the bromination of the (‐)‐2‐arylidene‐p‐menthan‐3‐ones (I) by NBS affords the 4‐bromo derivatives (II), which are dehydrobrominated to give the menthene derivatives (III).
ChemInform Abstract: N‐Benzhydrylglycolamide Esters (OBg Esters) as Carboxyl Protecting Groups in Peptide Synthesis.
Authors: AMBLARD M. , RODRIGUEZ M. , MARTINEZ J.
Published: May 2016

N‐Benzhydrylglycolamide esters (OBg esters) of various N‐protected amino acids are synthesized.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Purification, NMR Characterization and Interaction with Nucleotides of a Fragment of Fish Protamines.
Authors: ANDINI S. , FERRARA L. , INFANTE F. , MERRIFIELD R. B. , TANCREDI T.
Published: May 2016

The decapeptide Arg‐Arg‐Ser‐Ser‐Ser‐Arg‐Pro‐Ile‐Arg‐Arg (common fragment in many fish protamines) is prepared by the solid‐phase technique.
ChemInform Abstract: Coherence of Incorporation of the Fluorovinyl Moiety into Bioactive Organic Compounds. Synthesis of an Insect Juvenile Hormone III Fluorinated Analogue.
Authors: CAMPS F. , MESSEGUER A. , SANCHEZ F.‐J.
Published: May 2016

The synthesis of the title compound (X) includes two crucial steps, i.e. the tandem Claisen‐Cope rearrangements of (I) to the acid precursor of (IV) via the acid (II) and the final regioselective epoxidation of the fluorofarnesoate (IXa).
ChemInform Abstract: Determination of Trace Nitrite by Catalytic Polarography in Ferrous Iron Thiocyanate Medium.
Authors: ZHAO Z. , CAI X.
Published: May 2016

The very sensitive and selective method is based on the catalytic reduction of the dissolved oxygen in a weakly acidic medium (pH ≈ 3) containing SCN‐, Fe2+, and NaClO4.
ChemInform Abstract: S‐S Bond Lengths, or Can a Bond Length Be Estimated from a Single Parameter?
Authors: KNOP O. , BOYD R. J. , CHOI S. C.
Published: May 2016

The answer is a cautious yes.
ChemInform Abstract: Antiprismatic and Dodecahedral Octaaquo Cations of Calcium and Strontium in the Crystal Structures of Tetrahalo Cadmates and Mercurates.
Authors: THIELE G. , PUTZAS D.
Published: May 2016

The tetrahalo‐metallates (I)‐(III) are obtainable by crystallization from aqueous solutions.
ChemInform Abstract: Characterization of Molybdosulfate Heteropolyanions in Anhydrous Acetic Acid Media. Part 2. Octadecamolybdodisulfate Heteropolyanion.
Authors: CARTIE B.
Published: May 2016

The preparation of a yellow compound for which the formula (NEt4)3(HS2Mo18O62)·3 HOAc is proposed is described.
ChemInform Abstract: Substitution and Redox Properties of the Trimeric Incomplete Cuboidal Tungsten(IV) Aqua Ion (W3O4(H2O)9)4+ (I): Comparisons with (Mo3O4(H2O)9)4+ (II).
Authors: OOI B.‐L. , PETROU A. L. , SYKES A. G.
Published: May 2016

While the aqua ion (I) is structurally analogous to the already extensively studied (II), substitution of NCS‐ for H2O on the conjugate‐base of (I) is 10 times slower (k = 1.20 M‐1 s‐1 for the W aqua ion as compared to the Mo analog.
ChemInform Abstract: Characterization of Pd/γ‐Alumina Catalysts Containing Ceria
Authors: SHYU J. Z. , OTTO K. , WATKINS W. L. H. , GRAHAM G. W. , BELITZ R. K. , GANDHI H. S.
Published: May 2016

is performed by XPS and XRD.
ChemInform Abstract: Characterization of Raney Ru: Effect of Heat Treatment.
Authors: AIKA K. , OGATA Y. , TAKEISHI K. , URABE K. , ONISHI T.
Published: May 2016

TEM results show that Raney Ru, prepared by leaching of a Al79Ru21 alloy, consists of microcrystals of Ru metal having a size of ∼ 6 nm.
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation and Crystal Structure of Ca5Ga2N4.
Authors: CORDIER G.
Published: May 2016

The title gallate, synthesized by heating stoichiometric mixtures of Ca and Ga under N2 in corundum crucibles up to 1420 K, crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Cmca with Z=4.
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation and Redox Properties of the Cuboidal Molybdenum(III) Aqua Ion (Mo4S4(H2O)12)4+.
Authors: SHARP C. , SYKES A. G.
Published: May 2016

The orange cuboidal title ion is prepared by electrochemical one‐equivalent reduction of (Mo4S4(H2O)12)5+.
ChemInform Abstract: Crystal Structure of Tris(pyridinium)bromine‐bis(bromotrichloroaluminate(III)).
Authors: HENSEN K. , EWALD G. , PICKEL P.
Published: May 2016

The title compound is formed by melting stoichiometric amounts of pyridinium bromide and AlCl3 in the ratio 3:2.
ChemInform Abstract: Rotamers and Isomers in the Fulgide Series. Part 1. Stereochemistry and Conformational Analysis of Bis‐(3,4‐dimethoxybenzylidene)succinic Anhydrides by X‐Ray Crystallography and Molecular Mechanics.
Authors: BOEYENS J. C. A. , DENNER L. , PEROLD G. W.
Published: May 2016

Conformational analysis of the fulgide bis‐(3,4‐dimethoxybenzylidene)succinic anhydride suggests that in solution the E,E‐ and Z,Z‐anhydrides (I) and (III) move into equilibrium with each other via E,Z‐isomer (II) the latter undergoing facile dehydrogenation to naphthalene (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: An X‐Ray Crystallographic Investigation of the Structures of Pyrazine Adducts of Diphenyltin Dichloride and Dimethyltin Dichloride.
Authors: CUNNINGHAM D. , MCARDLE P. , MCMANUS J. , HIGGINS T. , MOLLOY K.
Published: May 2016

Reaction of SnCl2Ph2 with pyrazine gives exclusively an adduct of the bulk composition (I) which crystallizes in Pbam with Z = 8. It has a structure composed of layers in which zig‐zag polymeric chains with six‐coordinate tin alternate with layers containing non‐interacting molecules of five‐coordinate tin.
ChemInform Abstract: Retentive Solvolysis. Part 14. The Methanol‐Perturbed Phenolysis of Optically Active 2,2‐Dimethyl‐1‐(p‐methoxyphenyl)propyl p‐Nitrobenzoate. The Mechanism and the Structure of the Second Ion‐Pair Intermediate.
Authors: KINOSHITA T. , KOMATSU K. , IKAI K. , KASHIMURA T. , TANIKAWA S. , HATANAKA A. , OKAMOTO K.
Published: May 2016

In contrast to the phenolysis of (I) in pure phenol, the title reaction affords partially inverted (IV), slightly inverted (VI) and (VII) and partially retained (V) with predominant racemization in both the presence and absence of added salt.
ChemInform Abstract: Photochemical and Photocatalytic Behavior of “Flyover‐Bridge” Complexes.
Authors: OSELLA D. , BOTTA M. , GOBETTO R. , AMADELLI R. , CARASSITI V.
Published: May 2016

The photochemical behavior of the title complexes (I) is discussed with regard to their electronic structure.
ChemInform Abstract: Oxidation of Sulfides and Epoxidation of Olefins Caused by the Reaction of Pd‐Peroxo or Co‐Superoxo Complex with Carboxylic Acid Derivatives.
Authors: MASHINO T. , NAGANO T. , HIROBE M.
Published: May 2016

Treatment of the sulfides (I) with the Pd‐peroxo complex (II) or Co‐superoxo complex (VI) in the presence of benzoyl chloride results in oxidation, forming the sulfoxides (III).
ChemInform Abstract: The α‐Vinylation of β‐Dicarbonyl Compounds by Alk‐1‐enyl‐lead Triacetates.
Authors: MOLONEY M. G. , PINHEY J. T.
Published: May 2016

Reaction of the vinyl‐lead triacetates, derived from the divinylmercury compounds (I), with the β‐keto ester (II) yields the α‐vinyl‐β‐keto esters (III) in synthetically useful yields.
ChemInform Abstract: Alkylation Reactions Using α‐Bromo‐α‐ethoxyacetic Acid Derivatives.
Authors: GESCHWEND G. , KLEMM D.
Published: May 2016

The utility of reagents of type (I) is demonstrated by two examples.
ChemInform Abstract: Photochemical Carbonylation of Alkyl Iodides in the Presence of Various Metal Carbonyls.
Authors: KONDO T. , TSUJI Y. , WATANABE Y.
Published: May 2016

The alkyl iodides (I) are irradiated under carbon monoxide (II) atmosphere in the presence of methanol (III) and a platinum carbonyl catalyst, yielding the methyl carboxylates (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: X=Y‐ZH Systems as Potential 1,3‐Dipoles. Part 11. Stereochemistry of 1,3‐Dipoles Generated by the Decarboxylative Route to Azomethine Ylides.
Authors: GRIGG R. , SURENDRAKUMAR S. , THIANPATANAGUL S. , VIPOND D.
Published: May 2016

The decarboxylative reaction of aryl aldehydes such as (II) with amino acids of various types, e.g. (I), (VI) (and (IX)), (X), or (XII), in the presence of maleimides (III) leads, via an intermediate azomethine ylide, to mixtures of products such as shown in the scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: The Preparation of Some β‐Sulfonylacrylate Thioesters and β‐Sulfonylvinyl Ketones.
Authors: HAYNES R. K. , VONWILLER S. C. , STOKES J. P. , MERLINO L. M.
Published: May 2016

The preparation of some β‐sulfonylacrylate thioesters such as (V) or (VII) and some β‐sulfonylvinyl ketones such as (XI) or (XVI) is described; the latter is specifically required for the preparation of steroidal hydrindenones related to the CD portion of vitamin D. The preparation methods include the formation of the enone moiety via a chlorination‐dehydrochlorination procedure (e.g.
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation of 6‐(Silyloxy)‐6‐alkylfulvenes. A Novel in situ Trapping of an Enolate with tert‐Butyldimethylsilyl Chloride.
Authors: MCLOUGHLIN J. I. , LITTLE R. D.
Published: May 2016

Reaction of cyclopentadienylpotassium, prepared from cyclopentadiene (IV) and potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide, with the silyl chloride (II) and the acyl chlorides (III) results in the formation of the siloxyalkenylfulvenes (I).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis with Organoboranes. Part 4. Transformation of Olefins into Homoallylic Alcohols, β,γ‐, and α,β‐Unsaturated Ketones via Allylic Diethylboranes.
Authors: ZAIDLEWICZ M.
Published: May 2016

The allylic diethylboranes (III), prepared from the alkenes (I), react diastereoselectively with acetaldehyde (IV) to yield the homoallylic alcohols (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Structural Analysis of a Vinyliodonium Salt with an α‐Silyl Substituent, and Generation of an Iodonium Ylide from it.
Authors: OCHIAI M. , KUNISHIMA M. , FUJI K. , SHIRO M. , NAGAO Y.
Published: May 2016

Trimethylsilylacetylene (I) undergoes addition reaction with iodosylbenzene (II) and triethyloxonium tetrafluoroborate (III) to produce the ethoxytrimethylsilylvinyliodonium salt (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Absence of the ′p‐Nitro Effect′ in the Photochemical Reactions of 3‐Chloro‐3‐aryldiazirines in the Presence of Amines.
Authors: TOMIOKA H. , HAYA F. , SUZUKI K.
Published: May 2016

Photolysis of the chloroaryldiazirine (I) and diethylamine (II) results in the formation of the tetraethylbenzylidenediamines (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Furan‐3(2H)‐ones by Tandem Photooxidation ‐ Intramolecular Michael‐Addition.
Authors: ANTONIOLETTI R. , BONADIES F. , PRENCIPE T. , SCETTRI A.
Published: May 2016

Irradition of the furyl‐substituted 1,3‐dicarbonyl compounds (I) yields the furanones (II) via reaction of the intermediate acyclic enetriones with singlet oxygen.
ChemInform Abstract: An Unusual Ring Closure Reaction with Formation of Pyrrolidin‐2,5‐dione Derivatives.
Authors: MINKIN V. I. , IVACHNENKO E. P. , SHIF A. I. , OLEKHNOVITCH L. P. , KOMPAN O. E. , YANOVSKII A. I. , STRUCHKOV Y. T.
Published: May 2016

Oxidation of the acylamidine (I) in the presence of a base results in formation of phenoxyl radicals which undergo cyclization, producing the iminopyrrolidone (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthetic Studies on Indoles and Related Compounds. Part 15. An Unusual Acylation of Ethyl Indole‐2‐carboxylate in the Friedel‐Crafts Acylation.
Authors: MURAKAMI Y. , TANI M. , TANAKA K. , YOKOYAMA Y.
Published: May 2016

Aluminum chloride‐catalzyed acylation of the indole‐2‐carboxylate (I) with the acyl chloride (II) results in predominant formation of the 3‐acyl‐ (III) or the 5‐acylindoles (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Efficient Synthesis of 4‐Acylisoxazole Derivatives from Triformylmethane.
Authors: ANGUS R. O. JUN. , BRYCE M. R. , KESHAVARZ‐K. M. , WUDL F.
Published: May 2016

4‐Isoxazolecarbaldehyde oxime (III) is prepared from either triformylmethane (I) or its tris(dimethylamino) derivative (IV) and hydroxylamine (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Regioselective Synthesis of Substituted δ2‐Thiazolin‐4‐ones.
Authors: RUDORF W.‐D. , SCHWARZ R.
Published: May 2016

The reaction of in situ prepared Ph‐C≡C‐CO‐NCS with thiols (IIIa) or amines (IIIb) leads to the title compounds (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Dihydro‐5,6‐imidazo(2,1‐b)thiazoles, Dihydro‐2,3‐imidazo(2,1‐b)benzothiazoles, Analogues of Levamisole.
Authors: AMAROUCH H. , LOISEAU P. R. , BONNAFOUS M. , CAUJOLLE R. , PAYARD M. , LOISEAU P. M. , BORIES C. , GAYRAL P.
Published: May 2016

The 2‐aminobenzothiazoles (I) are alkylated with the bromomethyl ketones (II) to form the iminium salts (III) which are reduced with sodium boranate, yielding the hydroxy compounds (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 3‐Aryl‐ or 3‐Alkenyl‐4,6‐dimethyl‐2‐pyrones by Silver Ion‐Promoted Rearrangement of 4‐Aryl‐ or 4‐Alkenyl‐3‐bromo‐4,6‐dimethyl‐3,4‐dihydro‐2‐pyrones.
Authors: KUME T. , IWASAKI H. , YAMAMOTO Y. , AKIBA K.
Published: May 2016

The pyrylium salt (III), prepared from the pyrone (I) and the silyl triflate (II), reacts with the lithium cuprates (IV), forming the 4‐substituted products (V) which are brominated to give the isomers (VI) and (VII).
ChemInform Abstract: An Unexpected Complex from the Reaction Between 2,3‐Dichloro‐5,6‐dicyanobenzoquinone and Amidopyridines.
Authors: BRUNI P. , TOSI G. , VALLE G.
Published: May 2016

The dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone (I) and 2‐benzamidopyridine (II) react in the presence of water to give the complex (IV) as the main product.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Nitrogen‐Containing Heterocycles. Part 2. Cyclization of Diaminomethylenehydrazones with Ethoxymethylene Compounds.
Authors: MIYAMOTO Y. , KOBANA R. , YAMAZAKI C.
Published: May 2016

The diaminomethylenehydrazones (I) are coupled with ethyl ethoxymethylenecyanoacetate (II) or diethyl ethoxymethylenemalonate (VI) to give the vinylamines (III) or (VII).
ChemInform Abstract: Purines. Part 7. Hydration and Methoxylation of Alkynyl‐9H‐purines.
Authors: TANJI K. , HIGASHINO T.
Published: May 2016

The chlorophenylpurines (I) and (V) are coupled with the alkynes (II) in the presence of a Pd‐catalyst, producing the acetylene derivatives (III) and (VI).
ChemInform Abstract: Catalytic Syntheses of Functionalized Nitrogen Heterocycles from Cyanogen.
Authors: SUNDERMEYER J. , ROESKY H. W.
Published: May 2016

The reaction of oxalyl chloride (I) with cyanogen (II) in the presence of the catalytic system HCl/Adogen renders possible an easy preparation of the tricyclic diketone (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Studies on Positive Inotropic Agents. Part 5. Synthesis of 1‐Heteroaroylpiperazine Derivatives.
Authors: OGAWA H. , TAMADA S. , FUJIOKA T. , TERAMOTO S. , KONDO K. , YAMASHITA S. , YABUUCHI Y. , TOMINAGA M. , NAKAGAWA K.
Published: May 2016

Acylation of the bicyclic heteroarenones (I) with chloroacetyl chloride (II) yields the chloromethyl ketones (III).
ChemInform Abstract: A One‐Pot Synthesis of 2H‐1,2,4‐Thiadiazin‐3(4H)‐one 1,1‐Dioxides and 5,6‐Dihydro‐1,4,3‐oxathiazin‐2(3H)‐one 4,4‐Dioxides.
Authors: THOMPSON M. E.
Published: May 2016

Consecutive reaction of the dianions (III) of the alkanesulfonamides (I) with the nitriles (IV) and a carbonic acid derivative (VI) leads to the formation of the thiadiazine derivatives (VII).
ChemInform Abstract: A Novel Approach to the 5a‐Aryldecahydro‐2‐benzazepine Skeleton.
Authors: HANDA S. , JONES K. , NEWTON C. G.
Published: May 2016

The sodium 4‐aryl‐4‐oxobutyrates (I) are olefinated and then converted to the amides (VII) which undergo thermal cyclization, forming the octahydrobenzazepinones (VIII).
ChemInform Abstract: An Alternative Synthetic Route to 3H‐Azepines: Thermal Isomerization of 2,4‐ and 3,5‐Di‐tert‐butyl‐3a,5a‐dihydro‐3H‐cyclobuta(b)pyrroles.
Authors: SATAKE K. , SAITOH H. , KIMURA M. , MOROSAWA S.
Published: May 2016

Photolysis of the 1H‐azepines (I) gives the Dewar azepines (II), which are cleaved upon treatment with bases, forming the dihydrocyclobutapyrroles (III).
ChemInform Abstract: The Enzymatic Baeyer‐Villiger Oxidation: Enantioselective Synthesis of Lactones from Mesomeric Cyclohexanones.
Authors: TASCHNER M. J. , BLACK D. J.
Published: May 2016

The title reaction yields seven‐membered lactones, e.g. (II), (IV) and (VI).
ChemInform Abstract: 11B NMR Study of the Reactions of 2‐Functionalized Pyridines with Borane‐Tetrahydrofuran and ‐Dimethyl Sulfide. Formation of Borinic Esters and N → B Bond Energy Differences in Five‐ and Six‐Membered Ring Borates.
Authors: FARFAN N. , CONTRERAS R.
Published: May 2016

The formation of the borinic ester (IIIb) and the borate (IVb) is observed to proceed via the amine‐borane.
ChemInform Abstract: A Stereochemical Study of the Dissociative Substitution Reactions of N‐(S)‐α‐Phenylethyl‐P‐tert.‐butylphosphonamidic Chloride with tert.‐Butylamine and Isopropylamine.
Authors: FREEMAN S. , HARGER M. J. P.
Published: May 2016

The diastereoisomers of the title compound are separated and the kinetics and mechanism of their substitution reactions with the title amines are studied.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of the Unique 10π‐Electron 1,3,2‐Benzodithiaphospholium Cation and a Structural Comparison with the Phenylphosphine Derivative.
Authors: BURFORD N. , ROYAN B. W. , LINDEN A. , CAMERON T. S.
Published: May 2016

The benzodithiaphosphole (I) reacts with AlCl3 (II) via chloride ion abstraction which is favoured to Friedel‐Crafts reaction at high dilution.
ChemInform Abstract: Structural and Thermodynamic Characterization of Manganese(II) N,N′‐Dipyridoxylethylenediamine‐N,N′‐diacetate. A Novel Manganese(II) Chelate.
Authors: ROCKLAGE S. M. , SHEFFER S. H. , CACHERIS W. P. , QUAY S. C. , HAHN F. E. , RAYMOND K. N.
Published: May 2016

The complexation chemistry of the ligand (IV), prepared as shown, with manganese(II) is studied.
ChemInform Abstract: Rhenium Complexes of Tetraaza Macrocycles: The Synthesis and Single‐Crystal X‐Ray Structure of trans‐(Re(O)2(cyclam))Cl·2(BPh3·H2O).
Authors: BLAKE A. J. , GREIG J. A. , SCHROEDER M. +
Published: May 2016

The reaction of (II) with cyclam (I) affords an intermediate "ReOCl3(cyclam)" which hydrolyzes readily in solution to (III), isolated as tetraphenylborate salt.
ChemInform Abstract: Hydrocobaltation‐Dehydrocobaltation Reactions in Synthesis: A New Approach to the Controlled Cross‐Coupling Between sp2 Carbon Centres Leading to Functionalized Alkenes.
Authors: BHANDAL H. , PATTENDEN G.
Published: May 2016

Consecutive reaction of acrylonitrile (I) with the Co complex (II) and pyridine (III) produces the α‐substituted cobaloxime (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Molecular Helicity in Inorganic Complexes; Double Helical Binuclear Complexes of 2,2′:6′,2′′:6′′,2′′′:6′′′,2′′′′‐Quinquepyridine (L): Crystal Structures of (Cu2L2(O2CMe)) (PF6)3·H2O and (Cu2L2) (PF6)3·2 MeCN.
Authors: BARLEY M. , CONSTABLE E. C. , CORR S. A. , MCQUEEN R. C. S. , NUTKINS J. C. , WARD M. D. , DREW M. G. B.
Published: May 2016

The Cu complex (I) and its Ni and Zn analogues are prepared from the title ligand and the metal acetates in boiling MeOH and isolated as PF6 salts (60‐80% yield).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Properties of Pentachloro(ligand)iridate(IV) Anions (IrLCl5)‐ (L: pyridine, PPh3, AsPh3, SbPh3, SMe2, SPh2, or SeMe2).
Authors: CIPRIANO R. A. , LEVASON W. , MOULD R. A. S. , PLETCHER D. , POWELL N. A.
Published: May 2016

(III) is reduced by ascorbic acid and gives on reaction with various ligands (IV) the title complexes (V), which are characterized by conductance measurements, IR and electronic spectra.
ChemInform Abstract: A Convenient Synthesis of Alkyl 2‐Nitrovinyl Ethers. Conjugate Addition of an Alkoxide to give a Nitroacetaldehyde Mixed Acetal.
Authors: KOGAN T. P. , GAETA F. C. A.
Published: May 2016

Treatment of ethyl vinyl ether (I) with acetyl nitrate gives the saturated compound (IV) which forms the ethyl 2‐nitrovinyl ether (V) upon dehydroacetoxylation.
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Synthesis of trans‐Benzoperhydroindan: Asymmetric Induction in Intramolecular Diels‐Alder Reactions of o‐Quinodimethanes.
Authors: NEMOTO H. , NAGAI M. , KOHZUKI K. , FUKUMOTO K. , KAMETANI T.
Published: May 2016

Thermal ring‐opening of the compounds (I) and (III) leads to o‐quinodimethanes which undergo intramolecular Diels‐Alder reaction to give the trans‐benzoperhydroindans (II) as major products.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Steroidal 3,5‐Dieno(3,4‐b)(5,6‐dihydro‐1,4‐dithiins).
Authors: WILLIAMS J. R. , TRAN P. B.
Published: May 2016

Rearrangement of the spirocyclic dithioacetals (I) upon treatment with phenylselenenyl chloride yields the dithiins (II) mentioned in the title.
ChemInform Abstract: Amide Bond Isosteres: Imidazolines in Pseudopeptide Chemistry.
Authors: JONES R. C. F. , WARD G. J.
Published: May 2016

The imidate derivatives (I) undergo ring closure with the diamino ester (II) to give the imidazolidines (IIIa) and (IIIb).
ChemInform Abstract: Reactions of a Glycidyl Radical Equivalent with 2‐Functionalized Allylstannanes.
Authors: BALDWIN J. E. , ADLINGTON R. M. , LOWE C. , O'NEIL I. A. , SANDERS G. L. , SCHOFIELD C. J. , SWEENEY J. B.
Published: May 2016

The protected bromoglycine ester (I) and the allylstannanes (II) react under radicalic conditions to give the allylglycine esters (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of New Amino Acids Mimicking Sulfated and Phosphorylated Tyrosine Residues.
Authors: MARSEIGNE I. , ROQUES B. P.
Published: May 2016

Starting with p‐cyanobenzyl bromide (II), the DL‐phenylalanine sodium salt (I) and the hydrochloride (III) are synthesized using conventional methods.
ChemInform Abstract: Studies in Sugar Chemistry. Part 5. Methanolysis of Acetylated Sugars and Glycosides in the Presence of Tin Oxides and Alkoxides.
Authors: HERZIG J. , NUDELMAN A. , GOTTLIEB H. E.
Published: May 2016

The methanolysis of O‐acetyl sugars, e.g. (I), is mediated by organotin compounds such as Bu3SnOMe or Bu2SnO.
ChemInform Abstract: Chemoselective Reduction of D‐Fructose in the Presence of D‐Glucose.
Authors: ROY R. , GERVAIS S. , GAMIAN A. , BORATYNSKI J.
Published: May 2016

When mixtures of D‐fructose (I) and D‐glucose are treated with sodium borohydride in the presence of excess cerium trichloride, only the D‐fructose (I) is reduced to give the diastereomeric alcohols (II) and (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Analogues of the Antiviral Acyclonucleoside 9‐(4‐Hydroxy‐3‐hydroxymethylbutyl)guanine. Part 1. Substitutions on C‐2′ of the Acyclic N‐9 Substituent.
Authors: HARNDEN M. R. , PARKIN A. , WYATT P. G.
Published: May 2016

The compounds (VI), analogues of the known antiviral acyclonucleoside (IX), are prepared as outlined in the scheme starting from the alcohols (II) which, in turn, are readily available from the triesters (I).
ChemInform Abstract: High Pressure Approach to the Synthesis of “C‐O‐N” Analogues of Nucleosides.
Authors: GROCHOWSKI E. , STEPOWSKA H. , SALANSKI P. , JURCZAK J.
Published: May 2016

Tribenzoyl‐D‐ribofuranosyl chloride (I) reacts with N‐hydroxyuracil (II), yielding a mixture of the ribofuranosyloxyuracils (III) and (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: A Photolytic Access to Oxepane Systems.
Authors: NICOLAOU K. C. , HWANG C.‐K. , NUGIEL D. A.
Published: May 2016

Starting from cyclic dithioesters such as (I) or (IV) the anellated oxepanes (III) or (V) are prepared (yields are based on ca. 60% conversion in the first reaction step).
ChemInform Abstract: Oxidative Coupling of Lignans. Part 3. Non‐Phenolic Oxidative Coupling of Deoxypodorhizon and Related Compounds.
Authors: CAMBIE R. C. , CRAW P. A. , RUTLEDGE P. S. , WOODGATE P. D.
Published: May 2016

Oxidative coupling of deoxypodorhizon (I) with Tl2O3 may be controlled to give either deoxyisopodophyllotoxin (II) or isostegane (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of the Major Urinary Metabolite of Prostaglandin D2.
Authors: PRAKASH C. , SALEH S. , ROBERTS L. J. II , BLAIR I. A. , TABER D. F.
Published: May 2016

The aldehyde (I) is converted to the tricyclic product (X).
ChemInform Abstract: Crystal Structure of Calcium Azide Dihydrate.
Authors: MAUTNER F. A. , KRISCHNER H. , KRATKY C.
Published: May 2016

Single crystals of Ca(N3)2·2 H2O are obtained from saturated aqueous solutions at 20 °C. The hydrate crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n, Z=4.
ChemInform Abstract: Destabilization of Zirconia Thermal Barriers in the Presence of V2O5.
Authors: SUSNITZKY D. W. , HERTL W. , CARTER C. B.
Published: May 2016

Thin films of yttria‐stabilized zirconia are exposed to V2O5 vapor and examined by conventional TEM, selected area diffraction, and energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy.
ChemInform Abstract: Electrical Conductivity of Na3M(II)0.5Fe(III)Zr0.5P3O12; M(II): Co2+, Ni2+, and Fe2+.
Authors: ASAI T. , SAITO Y. , ADO K. , KAGEYAMA H. , NAKAMURA O.
Published: May 2016

The title compounds, obtained by sintering techniques, show electrical conductivities of approximately 7·10‐3 Scm‐1 at 300 °C which is two orders of magnitude greater than that of NaZr2P3O12 (NZP).
ChemInform Abstract: Bimetallic Carbon Supported Anodes for the Direct Methanol‐Air Fuel Cell.
Authors: HAMNETT A. , KENNEDY B. J.
Published: May 2016

The catalytic behavior in the electrooxidation of MeOH to CO2 of a number of binary Pt/M mixtures (M: Au, Os, Ir, Pd, Ru) deposited on high porosity carbon supports is investigated in a H2SO4 electrolyte.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Electron Spin Resonance Studies of Copper‐Doped Alumina‐Pillared Montmorillonite Clay.
Authors: KUKKADAPU R. K. , KEVAN L.
Published: May 2016

Cu‐doped alumina‐pillared montmorillonite clays are synthesized and characterized by ESR, XRD, and 27Al NMR.
ChemInform Abstract: Product Quantum Yields for the 305‐nm Photodecomposition of NO‐ 3 in Aqueous Solution.
Authors: WARNECK P. , WURZINGER C.
Published: May 2016

Using the radical scavenging technique with product analysis the quantum yields for the two main reaction channels (see scheme) of the photodecomposition of NO3‐ in dilute, air‐saturated solutions of NaNO3 are determined.
ChemInform Abstract: Protic Acid Behavior of Phosphine‐Triborane(7).
Authors: DEPOY R. E. , KODAMA G.
Published: May 2016

The protic acid behavior of the title borane (I) is similar to that of BH3·PH3.
ChemInform Abstract: Technetium Electrochemistry. Part 6. Electrochemical Behavior of Cationic Rhenium and Technetium Complexes in Aqueous and Aqueous Micellar Solutions.
Authors: KIRCHHOFF J. R. , HEINEMAN W. R. , DEUTSCH E.
Published: May 2016

In order to assess the redox properties of the complexes (I) in a more biologically relevant milieu they are investigated by cyclic voltammetry, chronocoulometry, and square‐wave voltammetry in aqueous solution and in aqueous media containing anionic (sodium dodecylsulfate), cationic (hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide), or nonionic (Triton X‐100) surfactants.
ChemInform Abstract: Generation and Intramolecular Cationic Cyclizations of N‐Tosylimines Derived from Enolizable Aldehydes.
Authors: MELNICK M. J. , FREYER A. J. , WEINREB S. M.
Published: May 2016

The aldehyde (I) reacts with N‐sulfinyl‐p‐toluolsulfonamide (II) in the presence of boron trifluoride etherate to give the isomeric cyclization products (III) and (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Photochemical Addition of Tertiary Amines to Electrophilic Cyclopropanes via Single Electron Transfer.
Authors: TOMIOKA H. , MIYAGAWA H.
Published: May 2016

Photolysis of the phenylcyclopropanes (I) with the tertiary amines (II) results in ring‐opening, producing the amines (III) and the compounds (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Electron‐Transfer Reactions in the Marcus Inverted Region: Differences in Solvation and Electronic Coupling Between Excited Charge‐Transfer Complexes and Geminate Radical Ion Pairs.
Authors: GOULD I. R. , MOODY R. , FARID S.
Published: May 2016

Excited charge‐transfer (CT) complexes can be characterized as radical ions at contact distances (A·‐D·+), which, in polar solvents, yield the solvent‐penetrated radical ion pairs (A·‐/D·+).
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Hydrogenation of Activated Keto Compounds Catalyzed by New Chiral Peralkyl‐AMPP Rhodium Complexes.
Authors: HATAT C. , KARIM A. , KOKEL N. , MORTREUX A. , PETIT F.
Published: May 2016

The phosphinites (I) and (II) are converted to rhodium complexes which are used as catalysts for asymmetric hydrogenation of α‐ketoamides, e.g. (III), and α‐keto esters, e.g. (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Carbopalladation of Alkylidenecyclopropanes. Part 1. Intermolecular Capture of the Organo‐Palladium Intermediate.
Authors: FOURNET G. , BALME G. , GORE J.
Published: May 2016

The alkylidenecyclopropanes (I) and (VI) react with the compounds (II) and (III) in the presence of Pd(0) complex to give the ring‐opened alkenes (IV), (V), (VII) and (VIII).
ChemInform Abstract: Cobalt‐Catalyzed Oligomerization of Methyl Methacrylate. Reactivation of Oligomers by Hydrocobaltation.
Authors: BANDARANAYAKE W. M. , PATTENDEN G.
Published: May 2016

Photolysis of the acylcobalt salophen (I) and methyl methacrylate (II) yields the oxomethylenedicarboxylate (III) and the oligomers (IV) ‐(VI) of (II).