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Sulfur and Nitrogen Codoped Carbon Tubes as Bifunctional Metal‐Free Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction and Hydrogen Evolution in Acidic Media
Authors: Sun Tao , Wu Qiang , Jiang Yufei , Zhang Zhiqi , Du Lingyu , Yang Lijun , Wang Xizhang , Hu Zheng 
Published: June 2016

AbstractInvited for the cover of this issue is the group of Qiang Wu and Zheng Hu at Nanjing University. The image depicts sulfur and nitrogen codoped carbon tubes as bifunctional metal‐free electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction and hydrogen evolution in acidic media. Read the full text of the article at 10.1002/chem.201601535.
Concise Syntheses of bis‐Strychnos Alkaloids (−)‐Sungucine, (−)‐Isosungucine, and (−)‐Strychnogucine B from (−)‐Strychnine
Authors: Zhao Senzhi , Teijaro Christiana N. , Chen Heng , Sirasani Gopal , Vaddypally Shivaiah , Zdilla Michael J. , Dobereiner Graham E. , Andrade Rodrigo B. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe first chemical syntheses of complex, bis‐Strychnos alkaloids (−)‐sungucine (1), (−)‐isosungucine (2), and (−)‐strychnogucine B (3) from (−)‐strychnine (4) is reported. Key steps included (1) the Polonovski–Potier activation of strychnine N‐oxide; (2) a biomimetic Mannich coupling to forge the signature C23−C5′ bond that joins two monoterpene indole monomers; and (3) a sequential HBr/NaBH3CN‐mediated reduction to fashion the ethylidene moieties in 1–3. DFT calculations were employed to rationalize the regiochemical course of reactions involving strychnine congeners.
Total Synthesis of Aetheramide A
Authors: Gerstmann Lisa , Kalesse Markus 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe first total synthesis of the highly potent anti‐HIV natural product aetheramide A was accomplished in 18 steps from four equally complex building blocks. The synthesis established the unknown configuration at C26 and used a configurationally labile β‐ketoester moiety for the self‐adjustment of the configuration at a methyl branch. The pivotal macrolactamization was achieved by trapping a thermally generated acylketene which was derived from its corresponding dioxinone.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Optical Properties of Lead‐Free Cesium Tin Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals.
Authors: Boehm Marcus L. , et al.  
Published: June 2016

AbstractCsSnX3 (X: Cl, Cl0.5Br0.5, Br, Br0.5I0.5, I) perovskite nanocrystals are prepared by the reaction of a Cs2CO3 solution in a 1:1:30 mixture of oleic acid, oleylamine, and 1‐octadecene with a 1 M SnX2 (X: Cl, Br.
ChemInform Abstract: Crystal Strain, Chemical Bonding, Magnetic and Magnetostrictive Properties of Erbium (Er3+) Ion Substituted Cobalt‐Rich Ferrite (Co1.1Fe1.9‐xErxO4).
Authors: Kakade S. G. , Kambale R. C. , Ramanna C. V. , Kolekar Y. D. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractA series of Co1.1Fe1.9‐xErxO4 (x = 0.00—0.20) compounds is synthesized by the sol—gel autocombustion method from Co(NO3)2, Fe(NO3)3, and Er(NO)3 using citric acid as fuel.
ChemInform Abstract: Magnetic Properties and Phase Diagram of NdPd5Al2.
Authors: Zubac Jan , Vlaskova Kristina , Prokleska Jan , Proschek Petr , Javorsky Pavel 
Published: June 2016

AbstractSingle crystals of the tetragonal intermetallic title compound are grown by the Czochralski method from a stoichiometric mixture of the purified elements (W virtual seed, 4 mm/h).
ChemInform Abstract: Evaluation of Sm0.95Ba0.05Fe0.95Ru0.05 O3 as a Potential Cathode Material for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells.
Authors: Fan Weiwei , Sun Zhu , Wang Junkai , Zhou Jun , Wu Kai , Cheng Yonghong 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe title compound (obtained by a citric‐acid method) is used as cathode material for an yttria‐stabilized zirconia electrolyte supported solid oxide fuel cell with a Ni‐yttria‐stabilized zirconia anode.
ChemInform Abstract: Use of a Novel Layered Titanoniobate as an Anode Material for Long Cycle Life Sodium Ion Batteries.
Authors: Xie Keyu , Wei Wenfei , Yu Haoran , Deng Manjiao , Ke Shanming , Zeng Xierong , Li Zhihua , Shen Chao , Wang Jian‐gan , Wei Bingqing 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe layered compound HTi2NbO7 is prepared by solid state reaction of TiO2, Nb2O5, and Cs2CO3 (1373 K, 12 h) and subsequent proton exchange (addition of HCl, 333 K, 24 h).
ChemInform Abstract: Low‐Temperature Solid‐State Synthesis of Perovskite Oxides under 50 °C.
Authors: Yamaguchi Yuki , Fukushima Minori , Ito Shigeru , Fujimoto Kenjiro 
Published: June 2016

AbstractPerovskite oxides M1M2O3 (M1: Ca, Sr, Ba; M2: Ti, Zr, Hf) are prepared by low‐temperature solid state reaction of M1(OH)2 powders with M2O2·nH2O gels.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Characterization of Calcium Lanthanum Sulfide via a Wet Chemistry Route Followed by Thermal Decomposition.
Authors: Li Yiyu , Zhang Lihua , Wu Yiquan 
Published: June 2016

AbstractCaLa2S4 is synthesized from mixtures of Et2NCS2Na, phen, LaCl3, and CaCl2 in EtOH containing thioglycolic acid as a capping agent (1 h) followed by heating the obtained precursor at 1000 °C for 5 h in flowing Ar.
ChemInform Abstract: A New ZrCuSiAs‐Type Superconductor: ThFeAsN.
Authors: Wang Cao , et al.  
Published: June 2016

AbstractThFeAsN is synthesized by solid state reaction of a stoichiometric mixture of Th3N4, Th, and FeAs (evacuated quartz ampule, 1100 °C for 20 h followed by sintering at 1150 °C for 50 h).
ChemInform Abstract: New‐Structure‐Type Fe‐Based Superconductors: CaAFe4As4 (A: K, Rb, Cs) and SrAFe4As4 (A: Rb, Cs).
Authors: Iyo Akira , Kawashima Kenji , Kinjo Tatsuya , Nishio Taichiro , Ishida Shigeyuki , Fujihisa Hiroshi , Gotoh Yoshito , Kihou Kunihiro , Eisaki Hiroshi , Yoshida Yoshiyuki 
Published: June 2016

AbstractCaMFe4As4 (M: K, Rb, Cs) and SrMFe4As4 (M: Rb, Cs) are prepared by solid state reaction of stoichiometric amounts of the elements (stainless steel pipe, 860—920 °C, 2—6 h).
ChemInform Abstract: A Mild Lewis‐Acid‐Catalyzed Method for Head‐to‐Tail Dimerization or Cyclization of tert‐Alcohols.
Authors: Ramulu Bokka Venkat , Mahendar Lodi , Satyanarayana Gedu 
Published: June 2016

AbstractDepending on the reaction temperature α,α‐dimethylbenzyl alcohols (I) and (VII) can be converted either into the dimerization products (III) and (VIII) (via Markovnikov head‐to‐tail coupling) or the 1,3,3‐trimethyl‐1‐arylindanes (II) and (IX) (via subsequent Friedel‐Crafts cycloalkylation) in high yields with complete regioselectivity.
ChemInform Abstract: Supported Bifunctional Thioureas as Recoverable and Reusable Catalysts for Enantioselective Nitro‐Michael Reactions.
Authors: Andres Jose M , Ceballos Miriam , Maestro Alicia , Sanz Isabel , Pedrosa Rafael 
Published: June 2016

AbstractFour bifunctional thioureas supported on sulfonylpolystyrene resins are studied as catalysts in the stereoselective nitro‐Michael addition of various nucleophiles to trans‐β‐nitrostyrene derivatives.
ChemInform Abstract: Ag2CO3/CA‐AA‐AmidPhos Multifunctional Catalysis in the Enantioselective 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloaddition of Azomethine Ylides.
Authors: Wang Haifei , Deng Qifu , Zhou Zhipeng , Hu Shunqin , Liu Zhiguo , Zhou Li‐Yi 
Published: June 2016

AbstractCinchona alkaloid—amino acid derived amidophosphanes complexes (CA‐AA‐Amidphos) are shown to be efficient ligands in Ag‐catalyzed 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition reactions of azomethine ylides with maleates.
ChemInform Abstract: The Enantioselective Dakin—West Reaction.
Authors: Wende Raffael C. , Seitz Alexander , Niedek Dominik , Schuler Soeren M. M. , Hofmann Christine , Becker Jonathan , Schreiner Peter R. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractUsing an adamantane‐anchored methylimidazole‐containing oligopeptide as catalyst, the first examples for an enantioselective Dakin—West reaction are reported.
ChemInform Abstract: 5‐Hydroxypyran‐4‐one Derivatives as Potential Therapeutic Iron—Chelating Agents.
Authors: Li Junpei , Abbate Vincenzo , Jurach Jagoda , Zhang Guoqing , Kong Xiaole , Hider Robert C. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractMannich condensations of different amino compounds with formaldehyde and kojic acid gives tridentate chelators (IV) and (VI) and a hexadentate chelator (VII) which all possess a high affinity for Fe3+‐ions.
ChemInform Abstract: Stereoselective Synthesis of Diazabicyclic β‐Lactams Through Intramolecular Amination of Unactivated C(sp3)—H Bonds of Carboxamides by Palladium Catalysis.
Authors: Zhang Shi‐Jin , Sun Wen‐Wu , Cao Pei , Dong Xiao‐Ping , Liu Ji‐Kai , Wu Bin 
Published: June 2016

AbstractVarious diazabicyclic β‐lactams are prepared starting from chiral proline or piperidine derivatives using the title method as key step.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Strained γ‐Lactams by Palladium(0)‐Catalyzed C(sp3)—H Alkenylation and Application to Alkaloid Synthesis.
Authors: Holstein Philipp M. , Dailler David , Vantourout Julien , Shaya Janah , Millet Anthony , Baudoin Olivier 
Published: June 2016

Abstractα‐Alkylidene‐γ‐lactams are obtained via palladium(0)‐catalyzed intramolecular C(sp3)—H alkenylation from easily accessible bromoalkene precursors.
ChemInform Abstract: Nickel‐Catalyzed Cyclopropanation of Electron‐Deficient Alkenes with Diiodomethane and Diethylzinc.
Authors: Xu Jin , Samsuri Nazurah Binte , Duong Hung A. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe cyclopropanation of α,β‐unsaturated ketones, esters, and amides with diiodomethane and diethylzinc is efficiently accelerated by NiCl2 as the catalyst.
ChemInform Abstract: Metal‐Free C(sp3)—O Bond Formation Through Radical Translocation: A Mild, Efficient, and Practical Approach to α‐Alkoxybenzamides.
Authors: Huang Feng‐Qing , Zhou Guo‐Xiu , Dong Xin , Qi Lian‐Wen , Zhang Bo 
Published: June 2016

AbstractCyclic and acyclic 2‐aminobenzoic acid amides are α‐alkoxylated by a variety of alcohols using tBuONO as nitrosating agent and ascorbic acid as radical initiator.
ChemInform Abstract: Aerobic Oxidation of Alcohols on Au/TiO2 Catalyst: New Insights on the Role of Active Sites in the Oxidation of Primary and Secondary Alcohols.
Authors: Vindigni Floriana , Dughera Stefano , Armigliato Francesco , Chiorino Anna 
Published: June 2016

AbstractEfficient and simple methods to oxidize primary, benzylic, or secondary alcohols by atmospheric oxygen on a commercial Au—TiO2 catalyst are developed.
ChemInform Abstract: A Reusable Catalytic System for Sulfide Oxidation and Epoxidation of Allylic Alcohols in Water Catalyzed by Poly(dimethyl diallyl) Ammonium/Polyoxometalate.
Authors: Zhao Wei , Yang Chunxia , Cheng Zhiguo , Zhang Zhenghui 
Published: June 2016

AbstractA composite catalyst based on poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) and polyoxovanadometalate is developed for the oxidation of sulfides and allylic alcohols under mild conditions in water.
ChemInform Abstract: Decarboxylative Trifluoromethylating Reagent [Cu(O2CCF3)(phen)] and Difluorocarbene Precursor [Cu(phen)2][O2CCF2Cl].
Authors: Lin Xiaoxi , Hou Chuanqi , Li Haohong , Weng Zhiqiang 
Published: June 2016

AbstractNovel fluoroalkylation reagents for preparation of trifluoromethylated (hetero)arenes and aryldifluoromethyl ethers are introduced.
ChemInform Abstract: Copper‐Catalyzed Synthesis of Trifluoromethyl(hetero)arenes from Di(hetero)aryl‐λ3‐iodanes.
Authors: Pandey Vinay Kumar , Anbarasan Pazhamalai 
Published: June 2016

AbstractA regioselective trifluoromethylation of diaryliodanes by (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane is presented.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Characterization of 1,3‐Diamino‐Graphene as a Heterogeneous Ligand for a CuI‐Catalyzed C—N Coupling Reaction.
Authors: Zhou Limei , Yin Mengyun , Jiang Xiaohui , Huang Qiang , Lang Wencheng 
Published: June 2016

Abstract1,3‐Diamino‐graphene is synthesized and used as heterogeneous ligand for CuI‐catalyzed reactions of aryl halides with various N‐heterocycles.
ChemInform Abstract: Silver‐Catalyzed Decarboxylative Addition/Cyclization of Activated Alkenes with Aliphatic Carboxylic Acids.
Authors: Xia Xiao‐Feng , Zhu Su‐Li , Chen Chao , Wang Haijun , Liang Yong‐Min 
Published: June 2016

AbstractAn efficient Ag‐catalyzed decarboxylative addition/aryl migration/desulfonylation reaction sequence is described to synthesize α‐quarternary carboxylic amides.
ChemInform Abstract: Iron‐Catalyzed Cross‐Coupling of Benzylic Manganese Chlorides with Aryl and Heteroaryl Halides.
Authors: Benischke Andreas D. , Breuillac Antoine J. A. , Moyeux Alban , Cahiez Gerard , Knochel Paul 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe benzylic manganese chloride substrates are prepared from the corresponding benzylic chlorides, magnesium turnings, and MnCl2·2LiCl.
ChemInform Abstract: Iterative Reactions of Transient Boronic Acids Enable Sequential C—C Bond Formation.
Authors: Battilocchio Claudio , Feist Florian , Hafner Andreas , Simon Meike , Tran Duc N. , Allwood Daniel M. , Blakemore David C. , Ley Steven V. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractA metal‐free approach towards iterative C—C bond formation sequences is developed.
ChemInform Abstract: Temperature‐Dependent Double Isocyanide Insertion Reaction to Construct a Polycyclic Skeleton.
Authors: Tian Yaming , Tian Lumin , Li Chunju , Jia Xueshun , Li Jian 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe Au‐catalyzed reaction of oxindolylideneacetates (I) with aryl isocyanides (II) in refluxing toluene leads to tricyclic derivatives (III), whilst the reaction at 95°C is accompanied by an oxygen migration to afford products (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: N‐Acyl‐N‐(4‐chlorophenyl)‐4‐nitrobenzenesulfonamides: Highly Selective and Efficient Reagents for Acylation of Amines in Water.
Authors: Ebrahimi Sara , Saiadi Safoura , Dakhilpour Simin , Mirsattari Seyed Nezamoddin , Massah Ahmad Reza 
Published: June 2016

AbstractNew sulfonamides of type (I) are used as acylating agents for primary amines.
ChemInform Abstract: A Metal‐Free Yne‐Addition/1,4‐Aryl Migration/Decarboxylation Cascade Reaction of Alkynoates with C(sp)3—H Centers.
Authors: Kong De‐Long , Cheng Liang , Wu Hong‐Ru , Li Yang‐Xiong , Wang Dong , Liu Li 
Published: June 2016

AbstractUnprecedented radical cascade reaction of alkynoates with various ethers (II), amides (VI), benzylic compounds (Xa,b), cycloalkanes (Xc‐e), and silane (Xf) is reported.
ChemInform Abstract: Base Induced Chiral Substituted Furans and Imidazoles from Carbohydrate‐Derived 2‐Haloenones.
Authors: Mal Kanchan , Das Indrajit 
Published: June 2016

AbstractA wide range of optically active furan and imidazole derivatives with multiple stereocenters is prepared by a catalyst‐ and ligand‐free cascade Michael‐type addition/intramolecular cyclization/carbohydrate‐ring opening of haloenones with 1,3‐dicarbonyl compounds or amidines.
ChemInform Abstract: The Evans Aldol—Prins Cyclization: A General and Stereoselective Method for the Synthesis of 2,3,4,5,6‐Pentasubstituted Tetrahydropyrans.
Authors: Alvarez‐Mendez Sergio J. , Garcia Celina , Martin Victor S. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractEvans Aldol—Prins reaction of β,γ‐unsaturated N‐aryloxazolidin‐2‐ones with a variety of aldehydes offers a general and stereoselective synthesis of highly substituted tetrahydropyrans.
ChemInform Abstract: α‐Fluoroallenoate Synthesis via N‐Heterocyclic Carbene‐Catalyzed Fluorination Reaction of Alkynals.
Authors: Wang Xu , Wu Zijun , Wang Jian 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe first catalytic synthesis of fluoroallenoates, versatile synthetic intermediates toward useful fluorine‐containing building blocks, is described.
ChemInform Abstract: Zinc‐Catalyzed Enantioselective Electrophilic Amination of β‐Ketocarbonyl Compounds with Axially Chiral Phenanthroline Ligands.
Authors: Naganawa Yuki , Komatsu Hiroyuki , Nishiyama Hisao 
Published: June 2016

AbstractZinc‐catalyzed asymmetric α‐amination of various cyclic β‐ketocarbonyl compounds using azodicarboxylate (II) as the electrophilic nitrogen source is described.
ChemInform Abstract: Metal‐Free Catalyzed Regioselective Allylic Trifluoromethanesulfonylation of Aromatic Allylic Alcohols with Sodium Trifluoromethanesulfinate.
Authors: Liao Jianhua , Guo Wei , Zhang Zhenming , Tang Xiaodong , Wu Wanqing , Jiang Huanfeng 
Published: June 2016

AbstractA highly efficient and regioselective conversion of allylic and cinnamyl alcohols to terminal allylic trifluoromethanesulfones is achieved with NaSO2CF3 in the presence of TosOH.
ChemInform Abstract: A General Strategy for the Nickel‐Catalyzed C—H Alkylation of Anilines.
Authors: Ruan Zhixiong , Lackner Sebastian , Ackermann Lutz 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe first C—H alkylation of aniline derivatives bearing a monodentate N‐2‐pyrimidyl directing group with both primary and secondary alkyl halides is presented.
ChemInform Abstract: Regioselective Oxo‐Amination of Alkenes and Enol Ethers with N‐Bromosuccinimide—Dimethyl Sulfoxide Combination: A Facile Synthesis of α‐Amino‐Ketones and Esters.
Authors: Prasad Pragati K. , Reddi Rambabu N. , Sudalai Arumugam 
Published: June 2016

AbstractAn oxo‐amination of alkenes and enol ethers to afford α‐imido carbonyl compounds is developed.
ChemInform Abstract: CuI‐Catalyzed Oxidative Cross Coupling of Oximes with Tetrahydrofuran: A Direct Access to O‐Tetrahydrofuran‐2‐yl Oxime Ethers
Authors: Ren Zhi‐Hui , Zhao Mi‐Na , Guan Zheng‐Hui 
Published: June 2016

Abstractstarting from ketoximes and aldoximes
ChemInform Abstract: Metal‐Free Chemoselective Oxidative Dehomologation or Direct Oxidation of Alcohols: Implication for Biomass Conversion.
Authors: Kim Sun Min , Shin Hun Yi , Kim Dong Wan , Yang Jung Woon 
Published: June 2016

AbstractA method for transition‐metal‐free and chemoselective oxidation of alcohols [(I) and (III)] for oxidative dehomologation or direct oxidation by appropriately switching the solvent polarity is developed.
ChemInform Abstract: Enantioselective Reduction of Ethyl 3‐Oxo‐5‐phenylpentanoate with Whole‐Cell Biocatalysts.
Authors: Zadlo Anna , Schrittwieser Joerg H. , Koszelewski Dominik , Kroutil Wolfgang , Ostaszewski Ryszard 
Published: June 2016

AbstractScreening of a collection of microorganisms leads to the discovery of stereocomplementary biocatalysts suitable for accessing both enantiomers of ethyl 3‐hydroxy‐5‐phenylpentanoate (II) in a preparative scale.
ChemInform Abstract: Pd/C‐Catalyzed Aminocarbonylation of Aryl Iodides via Oxidative C—N Bond Activation of Tertiary Amines to Tertiary Amides.
Authors: Mane Rajendra S. , Bhanage Bhalchandra M. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractA novel oxidative Pd‐catalyzed aminocarbonylation of aryl iodides with CO and tertiary amines to give benzamides (IV) in good yields is presented.
ChemInform Abstract: Iron‐Catalyzed Oxidative Sulfonylation of Enol Acetates: An Environmentally Benign Approach to β‐Keto Sulfones.
Authors: Yadav Vinod K. , Srivastava Vishnu P. , Yadav Lal Dhar S. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThis is the first example of an iron‐catalyzed sulfonylation of aryl enol acetates with sulfonyl hydrazides to yield β‐keto sulfones.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Symmetrical Terphenyl Derivatives by PdCl2‐Catalyzed Suzuki—Miyaura Reaction of Dibromobenzene Using 3‐(Diphenylphosphino)propanoic Acid as a Ligand.
Authors: Gu Ningning , Liu Yashuai , Liu Ping , Ma Xiaowei , Liu Yan 
Published: June 2016

AbstractA simple and efficient catalytic system consisting of 3‐(diphenylphosphino) propanoic acid PdCl2 catalyzes the title reaction to obtain the desired terphenyl products, in good to excellent yields.
ChemInform Abstract: Ligand‐Accelerated Stereoretentive Suzuki—Miyaura Coupling of Unprotected 3,3′‐Dibromo‐BINOL.
Authors: Qu Bo , et al.  
Published: June 2016

AbstractEnantiomerically pure bis‐arylated BINOL derivatives are prepared with complete retention of enantiopurity by palladium‐catalyzed Suzuki—Miyaura coupling of unprotected dibromo‐BINOL with various arylboronic acids.
ChemInform Abstract: Gram Scale Conversion of R‐BINAM to R‐NOBIN.
Authors: Patel Darshan C. , Breitbach Zachary S. , Woods Ross M. , Lim Yeeun , Wang Andy , Foss Frank W. Jr. , Armstrong Daniel W. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractAn efficient single‐step conversion of (R)‐BINAM to highly enantiopure (R)‐NOBIN is developed.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Photophysical Properties of 9,10‐Bis(3‐aryl‐2‐naphthyl)anthracenes.
Authors: Umeda Rui , Kimura Masahiro , Tobe Yoshito , Nishiyama Yutaka 
Published: June 2016

AbstractTitle compounds (III) are prepared by benzannulation reaction of 9,10‐bis(arylethynyl)anthracene derivatives (I) and 2‐(phenylethynyl)benzaldehyde (II) in the presence of Cu or Re catalyst, resp., and trichloroacetic acid.
ChemInform Abstract: Rhodium‐Catalyzed Asymmetric [2 + 2 + 2] Cycloaddition of 1,6‐Enynes with Cyclopropylideneacetamides.
Authors: Yoshizaki Soichi , Nakamura Yu , Masutomi Koji , Yoshida Tomoka , Noguchi Keiichi , Shibata Yu , Tanaka Ken 
Published: June 2016

Abstractfurnishing spirocyclohexenes in excellent enantioselectivities with retaining cyclopropane rings
ChemInform Abstract: A Simple, Convenient, Highly Regioselective Synthesis of Isobenzofuran‐1(3H)‐ones (Phthalides) as well as Maculalactone A & B, the Bioactive Butyrolactones.
Authors: Joardar Soumen , Chakravorty Santanu , Das Sakti P. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe title furanones are conveniently prepared from various phthalate esters.
ChemInform Abstract: Copper‐Catalyzed Oxidative [2 + 2 + 1] Annulation of 1,n‐Enynes with α‐Carbonyl Alkyl Bromides Through C—Br/C—H Functionalization.
Authors: Hu Ming , Song Ren‐Jie , Ouyang Xuan‐Hui , Tan Fang‐Lin , Wei Wen‐Ting , Li Jin‐Heng 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe Ag(I)‐promoted oxidative [2 + 2 + 1]‐annulation of enynes with activated alkyl bromides is achieved in the presence of Cu‐catalyst to form three new C—C bonds and two rings in a single step.
ChemInform Abstract: Gold(I)‐Catalyzed Cyclization/Nucleophilic Substitution of 1‐(N‐Sulfonylazetidin‐2‐yl) Ynones into N‐Sulfonylpyrrolin‐4‐ones.
Authors: Miaskiewicz Solene , Weibel Jean‐Marc , Pale Patrick , Blanc Aurelien 
Published: June 2016

AbstractA series of N‐tosylpyrrolin‐4‐ones is readily obtained by gold‐catalyzed reaction of 1‐(N‐tosylazetidin‐2‐yl)ynones (I) with alcohols.
ChemInform Abstract: Indolylindolinone: Easily Accessible, Tunable, and Wide‐Range Absorbing Dyes.
Authors: Shigeno Ami , Matsuno Takashi , Hiroto Satoru , Shinokubo Hiroshi 
Published: June 2016

AbstractDehydrative coupling between indoles and isatins provides indolylindolinones as novel dyes with wide‐range absorption due to intramolecular charge‐transfer interactions.
ChemInform Abstract: Palladium‐Catalyzed Alkylarylation of Acrylamides with Unactivated Alkyl Halides.
Authors: Wang Hua , Guo Li‐Na , Duan Xin‐Hua 
Published: June 2016

AbstractA wide range of functionalized oxindoles is prepared from alkyl‐, perfluoroalkyl‐, and benzyl halides.
ChemInform Abstract: Iron‐Catalyzed Decarboxylative [4 + 1] Cycloadditions: Exploiting the Reactivity of Ambident Iron‐Stabilized Intermediates.
Authors: Wang Qiang , Qi Xiaotian , Lu Liang‐Qiu , Li Tian‐Ren , Yuan Zhi‐Guang , Zhang Kai , Li Bin‐Jie , Lan Yu , Xiao Wen‐Jing 
Published: June 2016

AbstractIron‐catalyzed decarboxylative [4 + 1] cycloaddition reactions are described for the first time.
ChemInform Abstract: A One‐Pot, Multicomponent Synthesis of 5′‐Amino‐2,2′‐dioxospiro[indoline‐3,3′‐pyrrole]‐4′‐carbonitriles.
Authors: Adib Mehdi , Yasaei Zahra , Mirzaei Peiman 
Published: June 2016

AbstractIn this novel approach, the title compounds are prepared from isatins (I) and (V), malonodinitrile (II) and isocyanides (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Tuning the Basicity of a Metal‐Templated Broensted Base to Facilitate the Enantioselective Sulfa‐Michael Addition of Aliphatic Thiols to α,β‐Unsaturated N‐Acylpyrazoles.
Authors: Ding Xiaobing , Tian Cheng , Hu Ying , Gong Lei , Meggers Eric 
Published: June 2016

AbstractGood to excellent yields and enantioselectivities are achieved at very low catalyst loadings of 0.2‐2.5 mol%.
ChemInform Abstract: Regioselective Electrophilic Fluorination of Rationally Designed Imidazole Derivatives.
Authors: Albertshofer Klaus , Mani Neelakandha S. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractLithium tetramethylpiperidide is found to efficiently promote the regioselective fluorination of N‐protected 2‐substituted imidazoles (I) and (IV) to give the products regioselectively.