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ChemInform Abstract: Reactions of Coordinated Dinitrogen. Part 23. Cis and Trans Isomers of Mo(N2)2(PMe2Ph)4.
Authors: GEORGE T. A. , HAYES R. K. , MOHAMMED M. Y. , PICKETT C. J.
Published: May 2016

Reduction of the trichloride (I) in the presence of 90% of the stoichiometric amount of the phosphine (II) under a modest pressure of N2 results in formation of both the isomers (IV) and (V) which are effectively separated (purity 96/92%) by their different solubilities in pentane.
ChemInform Abstract: Reactions of the Dirhenium(II) Complexes Re2Cl4(PR3)4 with Lithium Aluminum Hydride. A Convenient Synthetic Route to the Dirhenium Octahydride Complexes Re2H8(PR3)4.
Authors: FANWICK P. E. , ROOT D. R. , WALTON R. A.
Published: May 2016

A general synthetic method for preparation of the title complexes (III), (IV) (space group P21/n, Z=2; yield 35%), and (V) (70%), which involves the reaction of triply bonded tetrachloride analogues with LiAlH4, is demonstrated for the examples (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Rhenium. Part 20. Synthesis and Characterization of Oxopentakis(isothiocyanato)rhenate(V).
Authors: CHAKRAVORTI M. C. , GANGOPADHYAY T.
Published: May 2016

Electrolytic reduction of KReO4 (I) in the presence of NaSCN (II) and H2SO4, dissolving freshly precipitated ReO2 (IV) in 30% HSCN (V), or boiling of (ReO2(en)2)Cl (VI) in 30% HSCN (V) lead to the title anion which is isolated as its salts (III) by addition of CsCl or NMe4Cl or on electrolysis method ‐ of bipyridyl or phenanthroline.
ChemInform Abstract: Characterization of Open Clusters with Linked GeFe2 or SnFe2 Triangles: Structures of Ge2Fe6(CO)23, Sn2Fe6(CO)23, and Ge2Fe7(CO)26.
Authors: ANEMA S. G. , MACKAY K. M. , NICHOLSON B. K.
Published: May 2016

Reactions of GeH4 or Ge2H6 with Fe2(CO)9 in hexane at 68 °C have revealed a rich system.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Characterization, and Reactivity of Iron Carbonyl Clusters Containing Bismuth or Antimony. Crystal Structures of Isomorphous (Et4N) (BiFe3Cr(CO)17) and (Et4N) (SbFe3Cr(CO)17) and the Ring Complex Bi2Fe2(CO)8Me2.
Authors: WHITMIRE K. H. , SHIEH M. , CASSIDY J.
Published: May 2016

Reaction of (NEt4)2(Fe2(CO)8) (I) with ECl3 (II) forms compounds which are proposed to be the previously characterized clusters (III) based on elemental analysis and spectroscopic data.
ChemInform Abstract: A New Route to the Ni(0) “Cradle” Complex Ni2(μ‐CO)(CO)2(PPh2CH2PPh2)2: μ‐CO Ligand and Metal‐Centered Reactivity.
Authors: GONG J.‐K. , KUBIAK C. P.
Published: May 2016

The new convenient preparation route to the title complex (IV) is shown in the scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: Coordination Chemistry of Divalent Cobalt, Nickel and Copper. Part 8. Selected Complexes Containing N‐Substituted Pyridine‐2,6‐dicarboxamide Ligands; Crystal Structure of Dibromo(N,N′‐dimethyl‐N,N′‐diphenylpyridine‐2,6‐dicarboxamide)nickel(II).
Authors: DU PREEZ J. G. H. , VAN BRECHT B. J. A. M.
Published: May 2016

The reactions of corresponding metal(II) salts with the different N‐substituted pyridine‐2,6‐dicarboxamide ligands L1, L2, and L3 lead to the distorted octahedral complexes (I), the octahedral Ni complex (II), the ionic tetrahedral complexes (III), and the α‐isomer (IV) with a pentacoordinate chromophore and the β‐isomer (V) (space group P21/a, Z=4).
ChemInform Abstract: Reactivity of the Metal‐Metal Multiple Bond in Transition Metal Complexes. Part 16. Reaction of (Cp*)2CoRh(μ‐CO)2 (Cp* = η5‐C5Me5) with Sulfur or Selenium and Molecular Structure of (Cp*)2CoRh(CO)2(μ‐Se)2.
Authors: BRUNNER H. , JANIETZ N. , WACHTER J. , NUBER B. , ZIEGLER M. L.
Published: May 2016

Reaction of the bridged CoRh complex (I) with elemental sulfur (II) gives the octasulfur complexes (III) and/or (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Facile Olefin Hydrogenation with an Osmium Dihydrogen Complex.
Authors: JOHNSON T. J. , HUFFMAN J. C. , CAULTON K. G. , JACKSON S. A. , EISENSTEIN O.
Published: May 2016

The cation (II) is shown to contain and reversibly dissociate H2 and to hyrogenate ethylene (I) and cyclooctadiene with production of the hydrido complex (IV) and (OsH(cod)L3)+ in addition to ethane (III) and cyclooctene, respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: 3‐Oxaplatinacyclobutanes. Synthesis and Intramolecular Cyclization of the First Bis(hydroxymethyl) Transition‐Metal Complex.
Authors: HOOVER J. F. , STRYKER J. M.
Published: May 2016

The bis(hydroxymethyl)‐Pt(II) complex (IVb) is obtained by methanolysis of the bis(trifluoroacetate) complex (IVa) prepared from the bis(iodomethyl) analogue (I).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Structural Analysis of 4‐Deoxy‐4‐(hydroxyphosphinyl and phenylphosphinyl)‐D‐ribofuranoses.
Authors: HANAYA T. , YAMAMOTO H.
Published: May 2016

The title compounds (IV) are prepared as shown for (IVa) and isolated and characterized as their tetraacetates (VII).
ChemInform Abstract: Alkoxyl Radicals in 1,5‐Hydrogen Shifts for Site‐Specific, Stereocontrolled Alkylation of Carbohydrates.
Authors: LOPEZ J. C. , ALONSO R. , FRASER‐REID B.
Published: May 2016

As alkoxy radicals can be conveniently generated by reaction of nitrate esters with Bu3SnH according to R‐O‐NO2 + Bu3SnH → R‐O· (which may undergo 1,5‐H shifts), the use of oxygen‐centered radicals is investigated for eliciting specific functionalization in carbohydrates.
ChemInform Abstract: Novel Rearrangements During Pyrolysis of Cocaine.
Authors: NOVAK M. , SALEMINK C. A.
Published: May 2016

The pyrolysis of cocaine (I), carried out to gain insight into the chemical changes occurring during cocaine base smoking, yields a mixture of 15 identified products.
ChemInform Abstract: Addition of Nucleophiles to 5‐Deazaflavines. Part 1.
Authors: DUCHSTEIN H.‐J. , FENNER H. , BAUCH W.
Published: May 2016

Treatment of the deazaflavines (II) and (IV) with various nucleophiles such as (I) in alkaline aqueous solutions yields the adducts (III) or (V).
ChemInform Abstract: A Cyclopropano Analog of 2′,3′‐Dideoxycytidine: Stereoselective Formation of a (3.1.0)Bicyclic System via Homologous Ferrier Reaction.
Authors: OKABE M. , SUN R.‐C.
Published: May 2016

The mesylate (II), prepared from the glucal (I), is coupled with the protected cytosine (III) to form the nucleosides (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Structure and Synthesis of a Prenylated Acetophenone from Ferula communis L.
Authors: APPENDINO G. , TAGLIAPIETRA S. , CRAVOTTO G. , NANO G. M.
Published: May 2016

In order to avoid bis‐alkylation of (I), a 4:1 molar excess of enolate vs.
ChemInform Abstract: The Synthesis of Octacidomycin.
Authors: KERBER K.‐H. , LACKNER H.
Published: May 2016

The total synthesis of octacidomycin (IX), a novel oligocarboxylic acid antibiotic, is described with an overall yield of 4.5%.
ChemInform Abstract: Ring Construction of Bicyclic β‐Lactam by Use of Palladium‐Catalyzed Carbonylation.
Authors: MORI M. , HIGUCHI Y. , KAGECHIKA K. , SHIBASAKI M.
Published: May 2016

The bromovinylpiperidine hydrobromide (V), prepared from pipecolic acid (I), reacts with carbon monoxide (VI) to give the methylenecarbacepham (VII).
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Synthesis of Benchrotrenic Alcohols by Microbiological Reactions.
Authors: GILLOIS J. , JAOUEN G. , BUISSON D. , AZERAD R.
Published: May 2016

Enantioselective reduction of the chromocarbonylphenyl alkyl ketones (III), generated from the ketones (I) and chromium hexacarbonyl (II), with bakers' yeast gives the secondary alcohols (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Distribution and Valence of the Cations in Spinel Systems with Iron and Vanadium. Part 6. Lattice Constants, Moessbauer Spectra and Electronic Properties of the Solid Solution ZnFeVO4‐Fe2VO4.
Authors: RIEDEL E. , OSTERMANN A. , KAEHLER J. +
Published: May 2016

The results of calculations of the cation distribution and of an energy‐level diagram of the spinel system Zn1‐xFex(FeV)O4 from measured lattice constants are in agreement with the Moessbauer spectra.
ChemInform Abstract: Barium Hydroxide Halides. Crystal Structure and Vibrational Spectra of Ba(O(H,D))X·2(H,D)2O (X: Cl, Br).
Authors: LUTZ H. D. , KELLERSOHN T. , BECKENKAMP K.
Published: May 2016

In the course of investigations of the systems Ba(OH)2‐BaX2‐H2O (X: Cl, Br) by using XRD, neutron diffraction, IR, Raman, DTA, and TG methods the existence of the compounds Ba(OH)Cl·nH2O and Ba(OH)Br·nH2O (n = 0, 1/2, 2) are established or confirmed.
ChemInform Abstract: Refinement of the Crystal Structures of CuTe2Br and CuTe2I.
Authors: MILIUS W.
Published: May 2016

Based on single‐crystal data, it is shown that the title compounds, prepared from CuBr (CuI, resp.) and elemental Te in the corresponding hydrogen halide solution under hydrothermal conditions, both crystallize in the monoclinic system (P21/c, Z=4).
ChemInform Abstract: Glassy Metals as Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution and Oxidation. Part 1. Electrocatalytic Properties of Amorphous Pt‐Si Alloy.
Authors: SETO K. , NOEL J. , LIPKOWSKI J. , ALTOUNIAN Z. , REEVES R.
Published: May 2016

The electrosorption of hydrogen and the kinetics of the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) on the vitreous Pt77Si23 alloy, prepared by rapid quenching of its melt, is investigated.
ChemInform Abstract: XPS Study of the Passive and Transpassive Behavior of Molybdenum in Deaerated 0.1 M HCl.
Authors: LU Y. C. , CLAYTON C. R.
Published: May 2016

Pure molybdenum is shown to be passive in the potential range between ‐396 mV to +125 mV(SCE).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Structure, and Thermal Behavior of Phosphorothionic Triamide SP(NH2)3.
Authors: SCHNICK W.
Published: May 2016

The title compound, synthesized as outlined in the scheme (yield not given), crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbca with Z = 8. In the crystal, a crystallographically independent molecule SP(NH2)3 is found, which shows non‐crystallographic point symmetry Cs.
ChemInform Abstract: Complex Chemistry of the Alkali Metals: The Crystal Structure of RbLiS.
Authors: SABROWSKY H. , HIPPLER K. , HITZBLECK R.‐D. , SITTA S. , THIMM A. , VOGT P. , WORTMANN R.
Published: May 2016

The very hygroscopic, colorless title compound, prepared as shown in the scheme, crystallizes in the tetragonal system, space group P4/nmm, Z=2 and is isotypic with NaLiS and KLiS (PbFCl type).
ChemInform Abstract: New Compounds in the Nb2O5(Ta2O5)‐V2O5 Systems.
Authors: YAMAGUCHI O. , MUKAIDA Y. , SHIGETA H.
Published: May 2016

In the course of systematic studies of the compound formation in the title systems the new compounds 9 Nb2O5·2 V2O5 and 9 Ta2O5·2 V2O5 are found to be formed at low temp. from amorphous materials prepared by simultaneous hydrolysis of the isopropoxides of Nb and Ta and vanadyl ethoxide.
ChemInform Abstract: Stacked Planar Molecules in Antiferromagnetic Diisothiocyanatobis(thiourea)chromium(II), a New Structural Type for Chromium(II).
Authors: JUBB J. , LARKWORTHY L. F. , LEONARD G. A. , POVEY D. C. , TUCKER B. J.
Published: May 2016

The title complex crystallizes in P1 with Z=1.
ChemInform Abstract: Cyano‐Halogen Interactions and Their Role in the Crystal Structures of the 4‐Halobenzonitriles (I).
Authors: DESIRAJU G. R. , HARLOW R. L.
Published: May 2016

Within a larger screening program aimed at the identification of new crystalline materials for nonlinear optics a survey of 73 intermolecular CN···X contacts are retrieved from 124 crystal structures (Cambridge Structural Database).
ChemInform Abstract: Electroorganic Chemistry. Part 117. Aromatic Iodination by Positive Iodine Active Species Generated by Anodic Oxidation in Trimethyl Orthoformate.
Authors: SHONO T. , MATSUMURA Y. , KATOH S. , IKEDA K. , KAMADA T.
Published: May 2016

The anodic oxidation of iodine in trimethyl orthoformate generates a positive iodine species which produces the iodinated arenes (II) and (IV) ‐ (VI) respectively, when the anolyte solution is added to an orthoformate solution of the aromatic compounds (I) or (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Stereochemistry of Nucleophilic Reductions of 2‐Methyl‐4‐tert.‐butylcyclohexanones. Further Support for the Linear Combination of SSC and PSC Stereochemical Models.
Authors: FANG J.‐M. , SUN S.‐F. , REI M.‐H.
Published: May 2016

The formation of the alcohols (II) and (III), which have equal stabilities, is determined by the energy difference in the steric strain control (SSC).
ChemInform Abstract: Isodicyclopentadienes and Related Molecules. Part 41. Stereochemical Course of Diels‐Alder Cycloadditions to Hydroxymethyl‐Substituted Plane‐Nonsymmetric Cyclopentadienes.
Authors: PAQUETTE L. A. , VANUCCI C. , ROGERS R. D.
Published: May 2016

To further clarify the divergent stereochemical dependence of the Diels‐Alder reaction on different diene substituents, the reactions of hydroxymethyl‐substituted dienes (II) and (VI) are studied.
ChemInform Abstract: The Triplex Diels‐Alder Reaction of 1,3‐Dienes with Enol, Alkene, and Acetylenic Dienophiles: Scope and Utility.
Authors: AKBULUT N. , HARTSOUGH D. , KIM J.‐I. , SCHUSTER G. B.
Published: May 2016

1,3‐Dienes, e.g. cyclohexa‐1,3‐diene (I), are subjected to photocycloaddition reactions with alkenes such as the methylstyrenes (II) and (IX) or enol ethers, e.g. (X), or acetylenes, e.g. (XIII).
ChemInform Abstract: Reactions of Benzyl Carbinols with Fluorosulfuric Acid.
Authors: BARROW C. J. , BRIGHT S. T. , COXON J. M. , STEEL P. J.
Published: May 2016

The 1‐benzylcyclohexanols (I), (III), and (V) are treated with fluorosulfuric acid at a low temperature to perform dehydrative ring closure under participation of the benzene ring, forming the benzo‐fused polycycles (II), (IV), or (VI).
ChemInform Abstract: The Mechanisms of the Rearrangements of Allylic Hydroperoxides: 5α‐Hydroperoxy‐3β‐hydroxycholest‐6‐ene and 7α‐Hydroperoxy‐3β‐hydroxycholest‐5‐ene.
Authors: BECKWITH A. L. J. , DAVIES A. G. , DAVISON I. G. E. , MACCOLL A. , MRUZEK M. H.
Published: May 2016

Both the Schenck (I) → (IIa) and Smith rearrangements (IIa) → (IIb) are studied.
ChemInform Abstract: Isomerization of Tinidazole Involving a Novel N‐Alkyl Group Migration.
Authors: RAO A. K. S. B. , PRASAD R. S. , RAO C. G. , SINGH B. B.
Published: May 2016

The drug tinidazole (Ia) (R: ‐Et) and the analogs (Ia) (R: ‐Bu, ‐Ph) undergo base‐catalyzed N‐alkyl migration to give the 4‐nitro isomers (II) which may lead to a better understanding of the metabolism of the drug.
ChemInform Abstract: Unusual Aromatic Hydroxylation in the Photooxygenation of 1‐Isopropylidene‐2‐indanone and Related Compounds.
Authors: ENSLEY H. E. , BALAKRISHNAN P. , HOGAN C.
Published: May 2016

1‐Isopropylidene‐2‐indanone (II), prepared from 2‐indanone via its enol phosphonate, is subjected to photooxygenation reactions with singlet oxygen.
ChemInform Abstract: (‐)‐α,α‐Dichlorocamphorsulfonyloxaziridine: A Superior Reagent for the Asymmetric Oxidation of Sulfides to Sulfoxides.
Authors: DAVIS F. A. , REDDY R. T. , WEISMILLER M. C.
Published: May 2016

As demonstrated by the formation of sulfoxides such as (VI) (14 examples given) and the selenoxide (VIII), the title compound (‐)‐(IV) is the most effective and generally applicable asymmetric oxidizing reagent developed to date.
ChemInform Abstract: Facile Aerial Oxidation of a Porphyrin. Part 5. Unsymmetrical meso‐Tetraaryl Porphyrins with 3,5‐Di‐tert.‐butyl‐4‐hydroxyphenyl and 3‐Hydroxyphenyl Substituents.
Authors: MILGROM L. R. , MOFIDI N. , HARRIMAN A.
Published: May 2016

Compared to the 4‐hydroxyphenyl series studied earlier in the 3‐hydroxyphenyl series reported more fully now, (Ia) and (Ib) undergo significantly less aerial oxidation (in basified CH2Cl2 using 1 mol/dm3 KOH/MeOH) than their 4‐hydroxyphenyl counterparts, whereas (Ic) is oxidized to the same extent.
ChemInform Abstract: Catalytic Reduction of Aromatic Carboxylic Acid Fluorides to Aldehydes.
Authors: BRADEN R. , HIMMLER T.
Published: May 2016

m‐Trifluoromethylbenzoyl fluoride (I) is reduced with poly(methylhydrosiloxane) in the presence of palladium tetrakis(triphenylphosphine), producing the benzaldehyde (II), together with (trifluoromethyl)benzene (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Palladium‐Catalyzed Preparation of exo‐Aryl Derivatives of the Norbornane Skeleton.
Authors: ARCADI A. , MARINELLI F. , BERNOCCHI E. , CACCHI S. , ORTAR G.
Published: May 2016

Coupling of the norbornene and norbornadiene derivatives (I) with the aryl iodides (II) or with the bromostyrene (IV) in the presence of a palladium(II) catalyst leads to the formation of the exo‐hydroarylated or exo‐hydrovinylated derivatives (III) and (V) respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: The Esterification of Carboxylic Acid with Alcohol Over Hydrous Zirconium Oxide.
Authors: TAKAHASHI K. , SHIBAGAKI M. , MATSUSHITA H.
Published: May 2016

The esterification of acids, e.g. (I), with alcohols such as (II) proceeds efficiently in the vapor phase, the liquid phase and in an autoclave.
ChemInform Abstract: Cyclopropane Diamines. Part 3. Pure Diastereomers of 1,2‐Cyclopropanedicarboxylic Acids and Derivatives.
Authors: VON DER SAAL W. , REINHARDT R. , SEIDENSPINNER H.‐M. , STAWITZ J. , QUAST H.
Published: May 2016

Since methods for a convenient large‐scale preparation of the diastereomerically, pure title compounds have not yet been described, literature procedures are modified and applied to the synthesis of the diesters (III)/(IV), (VII)/(VIII) and (X).
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation of 3‐Cycloheptenyl and 3‐Cyclooctenyl Derivatives by Solvolysis of Bicyclo(n.2.0)alkyl Esters.
Authors: HWANG C.‐S. , REUSCH W.
Published: May 2016

The bicycloalkyl esters (I), (V), and (IX) react with acetic acid (II) to give the rearranged cycloalkenyl acetates (III), (VII), and (X) as the main products.
ChemInform Abstract: A Facile Synthesis of Symmetrical Azo Compounds by Electroreduction of Nitrobenzenes in an Undivided Cell.
Authors: TANAKA H. , MURAKAMI Y. , TORII S.
Published: May 2016

Under the conditions shown, a facile electroreductive coupling of nitrobenzenes to symmetrical azo compounds (9 examples) can be successfully achieved in a simple beaker‐type undivided cell without strict control of the electrode potential.
ChemInform Abstract: Cobalt‐Mediated Synthesis of Propargyl Nitriles and α‐Alkoxy Propargyl Nitriles.
Authors: STUART J. G. , NICHOLAS K. M.
Published: May 2016

The alkynols (I) react with dicobalt octacarbonyl (II) and then with the anhydride (III) to give the dicobalt hexacarbonyl complex (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: 2,2′‐Dimethyl‐6,6′‐bis(diphenylphosphino)biphenyl (BIPHEMP) as a Chiral Ligand for Transition Metal Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis of Binaphthyls and for Asymmetric Hydrogenation. A Comparison with BINAP.
Authors: FREJD T. , KLINGSTEDT T.
Published: May 2016

Chiral BIPHEMP and 2,2'‐bis(diphenylphosphino)1,1'‐binaphthyl (BINAP) are used in the asymmetric synthesis of binaphthyls, e.g. (III), and in the Rh(I)‐catalyzed hydrogenation of Z‐α‐benzamidocinnamate.
ChemInform Abstract: A Stereoconvergent Strategy for the Synthesis of Enantiomerically Pure (R)‐(‐)‐ and (S)‐(+)‐2‐(6‐Methoxy‐2‐naphthyl)‐propanoic Acid (Naproxen).
Authors: GIORDANO C. , CASTALDI G. , CAVICCHIOLI S. , VILLA M.
Published: May 2016

The use of the diacids (Ia) and (Ib) (syntheses are described) offers a new route to the title compounds (III), since a process is found which makes possible the preparation of enantiomerically pure or enriched (III) starting from diastereomeric mixtures.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 2‐Phenylnaphthalenes and Unsymmetrical 2,2′‐Binaphthalenes Substituted at Positions Adjacent to the Ring Linkage via S(RN1) Reaction. The Role of Structural Factors.
Authors: BEUGELMANS R. , BOIS‐CHOUSSY M. , TANG Q.
Published: May 2016

Aryl ketones of type (I), (V) and (VIII) are transformed to the corresponding enolates which react with aryl halides under S(RN1) conditions followed by intramolecular aldol reaction to give the title compounds, e.g. (IV), (VII) and (X), respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: Tartrate‐Like Ligands in the Asymmetric Epoxidation.
Authors: BURNS C. J. , MARTIN C. A. , SHARPLESS K. B.
Published: May 2016

The optically active diols (+)‐(V), (‐)‐(VII), and (‐)‐(IX), prepared as outlined in the reaction scheme, are used as ligands in the titanium‐catalyzed epoxidation of the allylic alcohols (X) with tert‐butyl hydroperoxide to give the epoxides (XI).
ChemInform Abstract: Palladium‐Catalyzed Trimethylenemethane Reaction to Form Methylenetetrahydrofurans. Aldehyde and Ketone Substrates and the Tin Effect.
Authors: TROST B. M. , KING S. A. , SCHMIDT T.
Published: May 2016

A detailed examination of the title methodology is presented, including optimization procedures, discussions of mechanistic pathways, syntheses of some starting materials, and the elaboration of product structures by means of NOE difference spectroscopy.
ChemInform Abstract: The Use of Aluminum Phenolate in ortho‐Alkylation of Phenol and Hydroquinone with Alkadienes: Formation of Cyclic Ethers.
Authors: LAAN J. A. M. , GIESEN F. L. L. , WARD J. P.
Published: May 2016

The coupling of phenol (I) or hydroquinone (VI) with the dimethylbutadiene (II) is mediated by aluminum phenolate which is known to be a catalyst for selective o‐alkylation of phenol.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of (2‐Butyl‐3‐benzofuranyl)(4‐(2‐(diethylamino)ethoxy)‐3,5‐diiodophenyl)methane Derivatives.
Authors: KABALKA G. W. , KENNEDY T. P. , GOUDGAON N. M. , VARMA R. S.
Published: May 2016

Reduction of the carbonyl group of the coronary vasodilator amiodarone (I) with NaBH4 gives the alcohol (II) which is converted into the ester (IV), the ether (VI), or the dehydroxylated derivative (VII) as shown in the reaction scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: An Easy Route to Benzopyrrolizines Related to Mitomycin A via Chromium Carbene Complexes.
Authors: FLITSCH W. , LAUTERWEIN J. , MICKE W.
Published: May 2016

The chromium(0) carbene complex (I) reacts with the alkynes (II) in the presence of acetic anhydride (III) and triethylamine to give the benzopyrrolizines (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Molecular Complexes Between Benzamidopyridines and 2,3‐Dichloro‐5,6‐dicyano‐1,4‐benzoquinone (DDQ).
Authors: TOSI G. , BRUNI P. , CARDELLINI L. , STIPA P. , BOCELLI G. , RIZZOLI C.
Published: May 2016

The complex (I) (space group C2/c with Z = 8), which is obtained from the reaction of BAP (V) with DDQ (III), contains stacks of (V) and (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Oxygen Heterocycles by Sulfur Ylide Annulation. Part 11. 3,4‐Dihydro‐2H,5H‐pyrano(3,2‐c)quinolin‐5‐ones, 3,4‐Dihydro‐2H,5H‐pyrano(2,3‐b)quinolin‐5‐ones, and 2,3,4,5‐Tetrahydro‐6H‐oxepino(3,2‐c)quinolin‐6‐ones from 3‐(3‐Oxoalkyl)‐4‐hydroxyquinolin‐2‐one.
Authors: CAVICCHIO G. , IANNI A. , MARCHETTI V. , ARNONE A. , BRAVO P. , TICOZZI C.
Published: May 2016

The reaction of the quinoline derivatives (I) with sulfur ylides leads to the stable oxiranes (III).
ChemInform Abstract: One‐Pot Synthesis of 2‐Aryloxymethyl‐1‐cyanomethyl‐5,6‐dihydro‐4H‐pyrrolo(3,2,1‐ij)quinoline via Rearrangement of the N‐Oxide from 1‐Aryloxy‐4‐tetrahydro‐1‐quinolylbut‐2‐yne.
Authors: MAJUMDAR K. C. , CHATTOPADHYAY S. K. , KHAN A. T.
Published: May 2016

On treatment with MCPBA, the N‐oxides formed from (I) rearrange to intermediates (II) (not isolable) which give bis‐compounds (III) (20 °C, 12 h).
ChemInform Abstract: Thioimidic Acid Esters as Dienophiles in the Diels‐Alder Reaction with Inverse Electron Demand.
Authors: OVERHEU W. , SEITZ G. , WASSMUTH H.
Published: May 2016

The aliphatic thioimidic acid esters (II) undergo cycloaddition reaction with the 1,2,4,5‐tetrazines (I), forming the aminopyridazines (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Substituted 1‐Thia‐3‐aza‐1,3‐butadiene: Diels‐Alder Reaction with Methyl Acrylate. Determination of Activation Parameters.
Authors: CHEHNA M. , PRADERE J. P. , QUINIOU H. , LE BOTLAN D. , TOUPET L.
Published: May 2016

Diels‐Alder reaction of the acrylate (II) with the heterodiene (I) yields the thiazine (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Heterocyclic Synthesis via the Reaction of Nitrones and Hydroxylamines with Substituted Allenes.
Authors: PADWA A. , BULLOCK W. H. , KLINE D. N. , PERUMATTAM J.
Published: May 2016

Various 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition reactions of the nitrones (I) or hydroxylamines (VII) with several allenes such as (II), (IV), (VIII), and (X) are performed to yield mainly isoxazoles, e.g. (III), (V), (IX), (XI), or (XII).
ChemInform Abstract: Chalcogenolate‐Ions and Their Derivatives. Part 18. Cyclic Diaryl Disulfides from Disulfur Dichloride and Activated Arenes.
Authors: STENDER K.‐W. , WOELKI N. + , KLAR G.
Published: May 2016

The cyclic bis(disulfides) (III) and (V) are produced by reaction of the alkoxybenzenes (I) and naphthalenes (IV) with disulfur dichloride (II) in acetic acid, followed by treatment with tin dichloride.
ChemInform Abstract: New Type of Ionophores for Lithium Ion: N‐Pivot Lariat Ethers Based on Monoaza‐14‐crown‐4.
Authors: NAKATSUJI Y. , WAKITA R. , HARADA Y. , OKAHARA M.
Published: May 2016

The monoaza crown ethers (III) are prepared by cyclocondensation of the diols (I) with the ditosylate (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Pentacoordinated Molecules. Part 77. Intramolecular Ligand Exchange of Pentacoordinated Anionic Silicates, RSiF‐ 4, via 29Si and 19F NMR Spectroscopy. Solution‐ and Solid‐State Structures.
Authors: JOHNSON S. E. , DAY R. O. , HOLMES R. R.
Published: May 2016

Twelve new pentacoordinated anionic silicates are synthesized as potassium 18‐crown‐6 salts of the type (IV) and (VI) as demonstrated for these examples.
ChemInform Abstract: 1,3,2‐Diazaphosphorinanes. Part 7. The Transamidation Method in the Synthesis of 1,3‐Dialkyl‐1,3,2‐diazaphosphorinanes.
Authors: NIFANT'EV E. E. , ZAVALISHINA A. I. , ORZHEKOVSKAYA E. I. , VASYANINA L. K.
Published: May 2016

Transamidation of the diamidophosphite (II) with the propylenediamines (Ia) or (Ib) gives the diazaphosphorinanes (IIIa) and (IIIb).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of α‐Keto Phosphonates and Esters of Hydroxymethylenebisphosphonates. Part 3.
Authors: EL MANOUNI D. , LEROUX Y. , BURGADA R.
Published: May 2016

The acid chlorides (I) and (IV) react with the phosphites (II) to give the phosphonates (III) and (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Rearrangement of Arsolanes.
Authors: ASLANIDIS P. , KERBER S. , KOBER F.
Published: May 2016

The dimethylaminoarsolanes (I) react with the carboxylic acids (II) under substitution of the dimethylamino group, forming the acyloxyarsolanes (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Expedient Synthesis of Ebselen and Related Compounds.
Authors: ENGMAN L. , HALLBERG A.
Published: May 2016

Bislithiation of the benzanilide (I) and subsequent treatment with the chalcogenes (IV) yield the dianion salts (V) which are methylated to give the methyl chalcogenides (VII).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Symmetrical Polycyclic Aromatic Tellurides.
Authors: SUZUKI H. , PADMANABHAN S. , INOUYE M. , OGAWA T.
Published: May 2016

Thirteen tellurides such as (III) are prepared from the aryl iodides (I) as outlined in the reaction scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: Alkali Metal Salts of Cyanamide: Synthesis and Characterization of Na(HNCN), Na4H2(NCN)3, and Na2(NCN).
Authors: HARPER A. , HUBBERSTEY P.
Published: May 2016

Na(HN‐CN) is produced from the free acid in abs.
ChemInform Abstract: Tetrakis(bis(trimethylsilyl)methyl)diindane(4) with Indium‐Indium Bond.
Authors: UHL W. , LAYH M. , HILLER W.
Published: May 2016

Treatment of the tetramethylethylenediamine tetrabromodiindane adduct (V), obtained from indium tribromide (I) as shown in the reaction scheme, with bis(trimethylsilyl)methyllithium (VI) leads to the formation of the title compound (VII), together with the tris(disilylmethyl)indium (VIII).
ChemInform Abstract: Sila‐ and Germaenolate Anions. The Reaction of Acylgermanes with Triethylgermyllithium.
Authors: BILTUEVA I. S. , BRAVO‐ZHIVOTOVSKII D. A. , KALIKHMAN I. D. , VITKOVSKII V. YU. , SHEVCHENKO S. G. , VYAZANKIN N. S. , VORONKOV M. G.
Published: May 2016

The tris(trimethylsilyl)acylsilanes and the corresponding germanes (I) react with triethylgermyllithium (II) to form the thermostable sila‐and germaenolates (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Phosphido‐Bridged Dimolybdenum Complexes. Part 3. Reinvestigation of the Reaction Between (Mo2(η‐C5H5)2(CO)6) and P2Ph4; X‐Ray Structures of (Mo2(μ‐C5H5)2(μ‐PPh2)2(CO)2), (Mo2(η‐C5H5)2(μ‐PPh2)2(μ‐CO)), and trans‐(Mo2(η‐C5H5)2(μ‐PPh2)2O(CO)).
Authors: ADATIA T. , MCPARTLIN M. , MAYS M. J. , MORRIS M. J. , RAITHBY P. R.
Published: May 2016

The thermal title reaction gives the bis(phosphido)‐bridged Mo2 complex (III) (space group P1, Z=2) containing a Mo‐Mo double bond.
ChemInform Abstract: Chemistry of Polynuclear Metal Complexes with Bridging Carbene or Carbyne Ligands. Part 87. Docosahedral Carbaborane(alkylidyne)tungsten Complexes as Reagents for the Synthesis of Compounds with Heteronuclear Metal‐Metal Bonds: Crystal Structures of (NEt4) (W(CC6H3Me2‐2,6)(CO)2(η6‐C2B10H10Me2)) and (NEt4) (WFe(μ‐CC6H3Me2‐2,6)(CO)4(η6‐C2B10H10Me2)).
Authors: CRENNELL S. J. , DEVORE D. D. , HENDERSON S. J. B. , HOWARD J. A. K. , STONE F. G. A.
Published: May 2016

Addition of THF solutions of the Na salt of (II) to the compounds (I) in the presence of NEt4Cl affords the complexes (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Organometallic Electron Reservoirs. Part 34. Binuclear Organometallic Electron Reservoirs: Syntheses and Electrochemistry of the Fulvalene Complexes (Fe2(μ2,η10‐C10H8)(arene)2)n+1.
Authors: DESBOIS M.‐H. , ASTRUC D.
Published: May 2016

The dicationic Fe2(II,II) title complexes are prepared by ligand exchange reaction shown in the scheme and isolated as their hexafluorophosphate salts (IIIa)‐(IIId).
ChemInform Abstract: Syntheses of Ferrocenylfluorophosphinic Acid and Related Compounds.
Authors: BROWNSTEIN S. , HAN N. F.
Published: May 2016

Ferrocene (I) reacts with phosphorus pentafluoride (II) to give the fluorophosphinic acid (III), together with the tetrafluorophosphorane (IV) and the difluorophosphine oxide (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Spectroscopic, and Magnetic Studies of Copper(II) with N‐Protected Amino Acids: Crystal and Molecular Structure of Diaquatetrakis(μ‐N‐benzoyl‐α‐alaninato)‐dicopper(II).
Authors: SANDHU S. S. , HUNDAL M. S. , SOOD G. , DHILLON S. S.
Published: May 2016

Eighteen Cu(II) complexes having the general formula (IV) are prepared from freshly generated Cu(OH)2 (II) and N‐acylamino acids as demonstrated for the title complex (III) (space group P1, Z=1).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Structure, and Electrochemical Reduction of 2‐(Arylazo)pyridine Complexes of Rhodium(III).
Authors: DEB A. K. , GOSWAMI S.
Published: May 2016

The Rh(III) complexes (I) are synthesized by reaction of Rh(III) halides with 2‐arylazopyridines in methanol and isolated by addition of NaClO4 (yields for X: Cl 84‐89%, for X: Br 68%, for X: I 25%).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Reaction Chemistry of the Heterobimetallic FeIr Complexes (CO)3(PPh3)Fe(μ‐PCy2)Ir(PPh3)(CO)2 and (CO)4Fe(μ‐PCy2)Ir(1,5‐COD).
Authors: JENKINS H. A. , LOEB S. J.
Published: May 2016

The title compounds (III) and (X) are prepared from the tetracarbonyl(phosphine)‐Fe complex (I) and corresponding Ir(I) complexes (II) and (IX) according to the scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: Reactivity of the Iridium Nitrosyl Complex (Ir(NO)(paa)(PPh3)2) (PF6)2 (paa: 2‐Pyridinecarbaldehyde Azine) with Nucleophiles: Insertion of NO into a Methinic C‐H Bond; Crystal Structure of (Ir((2‐C5H4N)CH=N‐N=C(NOH)(2‐C5H4N))(Me(EtO)C=NH)(PPh3)2) (PF6)2.
Authors: GHEDINI M. , LONGERI M. , NEVE F. , MANOTTI LANFREDI A. M. , TIRIPICCHIO A.
Published: May 2016

The title complex (I) reacts with nitriles such as (II) or Li salts (IV) with intramolecular insertion of the NO group into the methinic C‐H bond of the uncoordinated ligand fragment to give the cyclometalated compounds (III) and (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Steroids. Part 343. Synthesis of 2‐Propynyl Ethers of Steroid Alcohols.
Authors: POUZAR V. , SCHNEIDEROVA L. , DRASAR P. , STROUF O. , HAVEL M.
Published: May 2016

2‐Propynyl ethers, derived from steroid alcohols with hydroxyl group in position 3β, 17 or 20, are synthesized by reaction with propargyl bromide/NaOH under phase‐transfer catalysis.
ChemInform Abstract: Attempted Diastereoselective Preparation and Chiroptical Properties of (2S)‐1‐(3‐Mercapto‐2‐Methyl‐1‐Oxopropyl)‐L‐Proline (Captopril) and Some Congeners.
Authors: SNATZKE G. , DECORTE E. , KOVAC T. , MOIMAS F. , HABUS I. , SUNJIC V.
Published: May 2016

The title compound (VI), which is used in the therapy of hypertension, is prepared starting from the proline derivative (I) via in situ cyclization of the unstable intermediate (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: A New Method for Resolving Racemic 2‐Deoxyhexoses: Total Synthesis of D‐ and L‐2,3,6‐Trideoxy‐erythro‐hexose (Amicetose).
Authors: CATELANI G. , COLONNA F. , ROLLIN P.
Published: May 2016

Acid‐catalyzed addition of the pyranose (II) to the acetyl compound (I) yields the diastereomeric disaccharides (III)‐(VI) which are separated by preparative HPLC.
ChemInform Abstract: Model Studies Probing the Amino‐Claisen Rearrangement Approach to Hydroisoquinoline Synthesis. Development of Methods for Stereocontrolled Introduction of Reserpine E Ring Type Functionality.
Authors: BAXTER E. W. , LABAREE D. , CHAO S. , MARIANO P. S.
Published: May 2016

The key step of the synthetic sequence described is the zwitterionic amino‐Claisen rearrangement of the acetal (VI), yielding the hexahydroisoquinoline (VIII).
ChemInform Abstract: Tetrahedral Ni4 Clusters in a Marcasite‐Type Host Structure: The Preparation and Crystal Structure of MNi4X2 Compounds (X: P, As; M: Zr, Hf, Y, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu).
Authors: PIVAN J. Y. , GUERIN R. , EL GHADRAOUI E. H. , RAFIQ M.
Published: May 2016

The ternary pnictides MNi4X2 (M: Zr, Hf; X: As, P) and the corresponding rare earth metal arsenides LnNi4As2 (Ln: Y, Gd‐Lu) are prepared by annealing mixtures of the elements (900‐1000 K, 2 d).
ChemInform Abstract: On Ba2CrF6 and Ba5Cr3F18, a Contribution to the Structural Chemistry of Chromium(II) and Barium Transition Metal Fluorides.
Authors: WELSCH M. , HOLLER H. , BABEL D.
Published: May 2016

In the course of attempts to prepare single crystals of Ba2CrF6 the mixed‐valence compound Ba5Cr(II)Cr(III)2F18 is isolated.
ChemInform Abstract: 27Al NMR Studies on Alkali Fluoroaluminates.
Authors: MUELLER D. + , BENTRUP U.
Published: May 2016

27Al NMR spectra of selected alkali metal hexa‐, penta‐, and tetrafluoroaluminates show the chemical shift of the octahedral Al to be rather independent on structural details, whereas clear differences in the electric field gradients (EFG) are found between isolated and condensed AlF6 octahedra.
ChemInform Abstract: System ReSe2‐In2Se3.
Authors: RUSTAMOV P. G. , AKHMEDOV F. A.
Published: May 2016

Samples of the title system are prepared from the binary components in evacuated quartz ampoules at 1070 K under a vacuum of 0.0133 Pa.
ChemInform Abstract: Oxidation of Trivalent Plutonium in Acid Solution by Xenon Difluoride and by the Fluoroxysulfate Ion, SO4F‐.
Authors: COOK R. L. , WOODS M. , SULLIVAN J. C. , APPELMAN E. H.
Published: May 2016

The oxidation of Pu(III) to Pu(IV) in 1 M HClO4 by XeF2 and SO4F‐ is investigated by stopped‐flow spectrophotometry.
ChemInform Abstract: CsHg, an Unusual Variant of the CsCl Structure. Preparation, Crystal Structure, and Physical Properties.
Authors: DEISEROTH H. J. , STRUNCK A. , BAUHOFER W.
Published: May 2016

Single crystals of CsHg can be obtained by heating molten CsHg in vertical stored ampoules at 110 °C (24 h) or on standing of amalgam samples, having an overall composition Cs3Hg, at 20 °C for 7 d. The golden‐colored, air‐sensitive compound crystallizes in the triclinic system (P1, Z=4) and is isotypic to KHg.
ChemInform Abstract: Solution Structure and Dynamic Behavior of Two Isomers of (Fe3(CO)9(P(OR3))3) (R: Me, Et, or Ph) Derivatives.
Authors: AIME S. , BOTTA M. , GAMBINO O. , GOBETTO R. , OSELLA D.
Published: May 2016

The reaction between Fe3(CO)12 and phosphites in the presence of the bimetallic catalyst (Fe(CO)2(PPh3)(S‐Et))2 affords two 1,2,3‐trisubstituted isomers (I) (major) and (II) (minor), which rapidly interconvert at 20 °C on the NMR time‐scale.
ChemInform Abstract: Molecular Recognition. Part 3. Polar Host‐Guest Interactions. Solubilization of Some Polar Compounds with Lipophilic Calix(6)arenes Containing Polar Groups in Apolar Media.
Authors: AOYAMA Y. , NONAKA Y. , TANAKA Y. , TOI H. , OGOSHI H.
Published: May 2016

Alkylation of calix(6)arenes (I) with (II) and (V) affords regioisomeric mixtures (unknown composition) of tris‐alkylated products (IIIa) and (VI), respectively (only the sym. products are given in the scheme).
ChemInform Abstract: Reactions of Organylthiochloroacetylenes with Aliphatic Diamines.
Authors: MIRSKOVA A. N. , SEREDKINA S. G. , KALIKHMAN I. D. , BANNIKOVA O. B. , VORONKOV M. G.
Published: May 2016

The alkylthiochloroacetylenes (I) are coupled with the alkylenediamines (II) to give the diazaheterocycles (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Manganese(III) Acetate‐Induced Cyclization of α‐Arylalkyl and α‐(Aryloxy)alkyl β‐Dicarbonyl Derivatives.
Authors: CITTERIO A. , FANCELLI D. , FINZI C. , PESCE L. , SANTI R.
Published: May 2016

The ring closure reaction mentioned in the title is performed upon heating diesters or related dicarbonyl compounds in the presence of manganese triacetate trihydrate, yielding indans, tetralins, or benzopyrans.
ChemInform Abstract: Molecular Orbital and Experimental Studies on the Photoinduced Decarboxylation of Pyrethroid Model Esters.
Authors: KATAGI T. , MIKAMI N. , MATSUDA T. , MIYAMOTO J.
Published: May 2016

The effect of substituents on the extent of decarboxylation of (I), their m‐isomers, and (V) under irradiation is shown to decrease for (Ia) and (Va) in the order shown and to increase for (Vb) and the m‐phenoxy analogue of (I).
ChemInform Abstract: Photooxidation of Alcanes by Molecular Oxygen, Catalyzed by (Bu4N)4(W10O32).
Authors: ZAKRZEWSKI J. , CHAUVEAU F. , GIANNOTTI C.
Published: May 2016

The product formation in the photooxidation of adamantane (I) and cyclohexane (→ cyclohexanol + cyclohexanone) is studied including the time dependence of product ratio and yield to clarify the catalytic mechanism.
ChemInform Abstract: (2 + 4)Photocyclization Between Quinones and Allenes via Photo‐Induced Electron Transfer.
Authors: MARUYAMA K. , IMAHORI H.
Published: May 2016

Mixtures of the dichloronaphthoquinones (I) and the 1,1‐disubstituted allenes (II) are irradiated to produce moderate yields of the spiro‐fused benzopyrans (III) and the fused methylenecyclobutane derivative (IVa).
ChemInform Abstract: Evidence for a 1,2‐Fluoride Shift in a Gaseous Cation.
Authors: SHALER T. A. , MORTON T. H.
Published: May 2016

The heterolysis of a gaseous ion proceeds via an electrostatic bonded complex according to R‐O·+‐Ph → (R+/·O‐Ph) → alkenes + PhOH·+ which is often accompanied by rearrangement of the cation moiety R+.
ChemInform Abstract: Oxidation of Malonic Acid Derivatives by Manganese(III) Acetate. Aromatic Malonylation Reaction. Scope and Limitations.
Authors: CITTERIO A. , SANTI R. , FIORANI T. , STROLOGO S.
Published: May 2016

Various monosubstituted malonates, e.g. (I), are treated with manganese triacetate (III) in the presence of arenes, e.g. 2‐methoxynaphthalene (II), yielding complex mixture of products due to concurrent processes as arylation or oligomerization of the malonate, acetylation or oxidation of the arene.
ChemInform Abstract: Radical Arylation of S‐Allylisothiuronium Chloride.
Authors: YASHKINA L. V. , KOPYLOVA B. V.
Published: May 2016

The S‐allylisothiuronium salt (I) is coupled with the diazonium salt (II) in acetone (III) to give predominantly the allylbenzenes (V) or the arylisothiuronium salts (VI) depending on the catalyst used.
ChemInform Abstract: Observations on Silver Salt Metathesis Reactions with Very Weakly Coordinating Anions.
Authors: LISTON D. J. , LEE Y. J. , SCHEIDT W. R. , REED C. A.
Published: May 2016

Silver salt metathesis reactions using the very weakly nucleophilic anion B11CH1‐2 reveal several unexpected features of this otherwise familiar reaction.
ChemInform Abstract: Lewis Acid Catalyzed Preparation of Some Carbamates and Sulfonylureas. Application to the Determination of Enantiomeric Purity of Chiral Alcohols.
Authors: IRIE H. , NISHIMURA M. , YOSHIDA M. , IBUKA T.
Published: May 2016

Lewis acids such as BF3 catalyze the reaction of sulfonamides such as (I) with isocyanates such as (II) to give the sulfonylureas (III), among them tolbutamide (IIIb), an effective oral hypoglycemic drug.
ChemInform Abstract: Carbonic Acid Half Ester Salts by Resource‐Conserving Gas‐Solid Addition.
Authors: KAUPP G. , MATTHIES D. , DE VRESE C.
Published: May 2016

The alkoxides (I) react in the solid state with gaseous carbon dioxide (II), diluted with nitrogen to give the carbonates (III) in nearly quantitative yields.
ChemInform Abstract: Atom Transfer Cyclization Reactions of Hex‐5‐ynyl Iodides: Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies.
Authors: CURRAN D. P. , CHEN M.‐H. , KIM D.
Published: May 2016

Three useful sets of reaction conditions (portionwise or syringe pump addition of catalytic Bu3SnH and photolysis with catalytic hexabutyltin) are given for the cyclization of hex‐5‐ynyl iodides such as (I) to (iodomethylene)cyclopentanes such as (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Induction Catalyzed by Conjugate Bases on Chiral Proton Acids as Ligands: Enantioselective Addition of Dialkylzinc‐Orthotitanate Complex to Benzaldehyde with Catalytic Ability of a Remarkable High Order.
Authors: YOSHIOKA M. , KAWAKITA T. , OHNO M.
Published: May 2016

Benzaldehyde (I) reacts with diethylzinc (II) in the presence of tetraisopropyl titanate and a sulfonamide catalyst to give selectively the chiral alcohol (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Iron Carbonyl‐Promoted Coupling Reactions of 7‐(Aryloxy)norbornadienes.
Authors: MARCHAND A. P. , DAVE P. R.
Published: May 2016

The title compounds (IV) are prepared by etherification of the hydroxyquadricyclane (I) and subsequent Pd(II)‐induced isomerization.
ChemInform Abstract: Single Electron Transfer Initiated Thermal Reactions of Arylmethyl Halides. Part 13. Reactions of Some p‐Substituted Triphenylmethyl Chlorides with Alcohols, Alkali‐Metal Alcoholates, and Tributylamine.
Authors: IZSO G. , HUSZTHY P. , LEMPERT K. , FETTER J. , SIMIG G. , TAMAS J. , HEGEDUES‐VAJDA J. +
Published: May 2016

The triarylmethyl chlorides (I) react with methanol (II) to give the products (III) (via hydride transfer to the corresponding triarylmethylium cations) and (IV) (via polar substitution).
ChemInform Abstract: The Effects of Cyclic Terminal Groups on the Electronic Absorption Spectra of Di‐ and Triphenylmethane Dyes.
Authors: BEACH S. F. , HEPWORTH J. D. , JONES P. , MASON D. , SAWYER J. , HALLAS G. , MITCHELL M. M.
Published: May 2016

Some 30 dye bases of type (I) and (IV) (unsym.
ChemInform Abstract: Transformation of Some Aryl Benzyl Ketones to 2‐Aryl‐1,3‐dichloroindenes by Vilsmeier Reagent.
Authors: ELLIOTT I. W. , EVANS S. L. , KENNEDY L. T. , PARRISH A. E.
Published: May 2016

Vilsmeier formylation of the aryl benzyl ketones (I) with DMF (II)/ POCl3 at elevated temperatures produces the title compounds (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Chemoselective Catalytic Hydrogenation of Carbonyl‐Conjugated Double Bonds in the Presence of Styrenoid Bonds in Bicyclo(3.3.1)nonadienones.
Authors: CHAKRABORTI R. , RANU B. C. , GHATAK U. R.
Published: May 2016

Stereoselective hydrogenation of the enones (II), obtained by chemoselective hydrogenation of the bicyclo(3.3.1)nonadienones (I), leads exclusively to the formation of the trans‐ketones (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity of Fatty 2‐Morpholinones Prepared from Epoxy Fatty Acid Methyl Esters.
Authors: AGARWAL R. , ANSARI M. H. , KHAN M. W. Y. , AHMAD M. , SHARMA K. D.
Published: May 2016

Aluminum chloride‐catalyzed coupling of the oxiranes (I) with glycine (II) produces mixtures of the 2‐morpholinones (III) and (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation and Surface Active Properties of Terminal Amide Type of Alcohol Ethoxylates.
Authors: MASUYAMA A. , SHINDOH A. , ONO D. , OKAHARA M.
Published: May 2016

The ω‐hydroxy polyethers (I) are converted to the methyl acetates (IV) which react with the amines (V), yielding the amides (VI).
ChemInform Abstract: Selective Ring Openings of Isomeric Fused Thiazolium Salts with Nucleophiles.
Authors: HAJOS G. , MESSMER A. , KORITSANSZKY T.
Published: May 2016

Coupling of the quinolinium salt (I) with morpholine (II) leads to the formation of the pseudo base (III).
ChemInform Abstract: The Synthesis of Bichromophoric Rigid Norbornylogous Systems Containing the Porphyrin Group as One of the Chromophores.
Authors: ANTOLOVICH M. , OLIVER A. M. , PADDON‐ROW M. N.
Published: May 2016

Condensation of the dioxotetraphenylchlorin (I) with the norbornyl‐o‐phenylenediamines (II) affords the title compounds (III), in which a porphyrin unit is linked to a norbornyl ring through a quinoxaline group.
ChemInform Abstract: Cyclization of Azidoformates, Formation of Aziridines.
Authors: RHOUATI S. , BERNOU A.
Published: May 2016

Thermolysis of the azides (I) in refluxing tetrachloroethane yields the aziridines (II) via intramolecular addition reaction of the intermediate nitrene.
ChemInform Abstract: Chemistry of Boron. Part 194. Synthesis and Characterization of Mono‐, Bi‐, and Tricyclic Boron‐Nitrogen‐Sulfur Ring Systems. Crystal Structure of 2,7,9,14‐Tetrakis(diethylamino)‐3,5,6,10,12,13‐hexathia‐1,8‐diaza‐2,4,7,9,11,14‐hexaboratricyclo(9.3.0.04,8)tetradecane.
Authors: KENDRICK A. , NOETH H. + , STALLA B. , STORCH W.
Published: May 2016

The formation of the tetrathiaazatriborabicyclooctanes (IV) occurs via the dithiazadiborolidines (III).
ChemInform Abstract: A New Eight‐Vertex arachno‐Dicarbaborane Anion, (4,5‐C2B6H11)‐.
Authors: JELINEK T. , STIBR B. , HERMANEK S. , PLESEK J.
Published: May 2016

The arachno‐dicarbaborane salt (III) is prepared on treatment of the closo‐carborane (I) with sodium hydroxide and the ammonium salt (II).
ChemInform Abstract: The Unusual Dimerization of 1‐Mesityl‐2,3,4‐tri‐tert‐butyl‐1‐silacyclobutadiene: A Solid State Structure.
Authors: PURANIK D. B. , JOHNSON M. P. , FINK M. J.
Published: May 2016

The silacyclobutadiene (I) is photochemically generated at 77K in a hydrocarbon glass.
ChemInform Abstract: Unexpected Reactivity of Hypervalent Anionic Species as Electron Acceptors.
Authors: CERVEAU G. , CHUIT C. , CORRIU R. J. P. , GERBIER L. , REYE C.
Published: May 2016

The catechol (I) reacts with the siloxane (II) and cobalt(II) methoxide (III) to give the hexacoordinated silicon complex (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Methods for Synthesis of 1‐Methylolallenephosphonous Acid and Its Hydroxy Esters.
Authors: DEVEDJIEV I. , GANEV V. , BORISOV G. , ZABSKI L. , JEDLINSKI Z.
Published: May 2016

The allenephosphonous esters (IV) and the corresponding acids (V) are produced by reaction of the hypophosphorous acid (I) with the oxiranes (II) and subsequent treatment with the alkyne (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Crystal Structure of Bis(Diethyl Dithiocarbamato)phenylphosphane and Synthesis of Some Bis(Diorganyl Dithiocarbamato)phosphanes.
Authors: WIEBER M. , BURSCHKA C. , BAUER B.
Published: May 2016

The thiocarbamatophosphanes (III), (V), (VII), and (IX) are prepared by coupling the chlorophosphanes (I) and (IV) with the corresponding sodium dithiocarbamates (II), (VI), or (VIII).
ChemInform Abstract: Stereoselective Synthesis of (Rp)‐Benzylphenyl‐(2‐(S)‐bromomethylpyrrolidin‐1‐yl)phosphine Oxide from (S)‐(+)‐Prolinol by the Michaelis‐Arbuzov Reaction: Application in the Synthesis of a Chiral Hybrid Phosphine‐Phosphine Oxide Ligand.
Authors: FAURE B. , ARCHAVLIS A. , BUONO G.
Published: May 2016

Stereoselective Michaelis‐Arbuzov reaction of the oxaphospholidine (I) with the benzyl bromide (II) gives the pyrrolidinylphosphine oxide (III) which is converted into the piperidine (IV) by thermally‐induced expansion.
ChemInform Abstract: Bifunctional Phosphazenes ‐ Precursors for the Synthesis of Cyclic and Acyclic Metallaphosphazenes.
Authors: WITT M. , ROESKY H. W.
Published: May 2016

Several pathways for the synthesis of six‐membered metallacyclophosphazenes of the type (III), such as the preparation of (IIIa) and (IIIb), are reported.
ChemInform Abstract: Ring Transformations of Phosphorus‐Containing Heterocycles. Part 4. Synthesis of Dihydrophosphorins by Thermal Transformation of Phospholene Dichlorocarbene Adducts.
Authors: KEGLEVICH G. , ANDROSITS B. , TOEKE L. +
Published: May 2016

The phospholene dichlorocarbene adducts (I) are thermally dehydrochlorinated to form mixtures of the regioisomeric dihydrophosphorin 1‐oxides (II) and (III).