bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
ChemInform Abstract: Macroheterocycles. Part 32. Homolytic Dehydrodimerization of Crown Ethers.
Authors: LUK'YANENKO N. G. , LOBACH A. V. , PARFENOVA M. N. , LYAMTSEVA L. N. , TIMOFEEV O. S. , GREN' A. I. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title reaction leads to the formation of the biscrown ethers (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of ω‐Amino‐ω‐carboxyalkylphosphonic Acids.
Authors: ABOUJAOUDE E. E. , COLLIGNON N. , SAVIGNAC P. , BENSOAM J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe acetamido(ω‐bromoalkyl)malonates (III) are prepared from the dibromoalkanes (I) and the acetamidomalonate (II).
ChemInform Abstract: 1,2‐Alkadienephosphonic Amidoesters and Their Oxaphospholic Cyclization in Reaction with Electrophilic Reagents.
Authors: ANGELOV C. M. , ENCHEV D. D. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe phosphonic dichlorides (I) are consecutively treated with the alcohols (II) and the dialkylamines (III) to give the amidophosphonates (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis by Spontaneous Self‐Assembly of Metal Atom Clusters of Zirconium, Niobium, and Tantalum.
Authors: COTTON F. A. , KIBALA P. A. , ROTH W. J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe only slightly air‐sensitive complexes (I) are obtained by reducing NbCl4(THF)2 or TaCl5 with one or two equiv. Na amalgam in toluene in the presence of two equiv. PEt3.
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation and Spectroscopical Investigations of M(CO)4L2 and M(CO)3L3 Complexes (M = Cr, Mo, W; L = Me3SiOCH2PMe2, Me2(CH2=CH)SiOCH2PMe2).
Authors: ASLANIDIS P. , MANOUSSAKIS G. E. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title ligands (III) prepared as shown replace norbornadiene or cycloheptatriene in corresponding tetra‐ and tricarbonylmetal complexes to give the title complexes (IV) and (V), respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: Iron‐Xanthate Complexes (Fe(CO)2(η‐C5R5)(SC(S)OEt)) and (Fe(CO)(η‐C5R5)(S2COEt)) (R: H or Me). Synthesis and Electrochemistry.
Authors: MORAN M. , CUADRADO I. , MUNOZ‐REJA C. , MASAGUER J. R. , LOSADA J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractXanthate complexes (III) are photolytically decarbonylated to afford the chelate complexes (IV), which are investigated electrochemically in MeCN and CH2Cl2 using cyclic voltammetry and coulometry.
ChemInform Abstract: An Experimental and Computational Study of the Formation of (π‐Allyl)palladium Complexes from Olefins and Palladium(II) Salts.
Authors: CHRISOPE D. R. , BEAK P. , SAUNDERS W. H. JUN. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractKinetic and isotope effect data for the shown reaction are used as an example to discuss three general mechanisms.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthetic Studies on Gangliosides. Part 7. Effective Synthesis of α‐Glycosides of N‐Acetylneuraminic Acid Derivatives by Use of 2‐Deoxy‐2β‐halo‐3β‐hydroxy‐4,7,8,9‐tetra‐O‐acetyl‐N‐acetylneuraminic Acid Methyl Ester.
Authors: OKAMOTO K. , KONDO T. , GOTO T. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractCondensation of the acetyl protected neuraminic acid ester derivative (I) with the acceptors (II) in the presence of Ag triflate gives rise to separable mixtures of the α‐(III) and β‐glycosides (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 1,2‐O‐Isopropylidene Glycerothiolo(Dithiolo)phosphohomocholines. A New Thion‐Thiol Isomerization of Alkylene Phosphorothioates.
Authors: NIFANT'EV E. E. , PREDVODITELEV D. A. , RASADKINA E. N. , BEKKER A. R. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractUnder the influence of phosphonium bromides, thion‐thiol isomerization of the phosphorothioate (I) takes place, giving (IIa).
ChemInform Abstract: Syntheses with Sulfones. Part 49. Stereo‐ and Enantioselective Synthesis of (S)‐(‐)‐3,9‐Dimethyl‐6‐(1‐methylethyl)‐(E)‐5,8‐decadien‐1‐ol Acetate, Sexual Pheromone of Yellow Scale.
Authors: ALVAREZ E. , CUVIGNY T. , HERVE DU PENHOAT C. , JULIA M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title compound (VIIIa) is synthesized starting from the known sulfone (I) and the readily prepared lactone (II) via the intermediates shown in the scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: Fabrication and Analysis of Bifacial Solar Cells from Dendritic Web Silicon Substrates.
Authors: CAMPBELL R. B. , MEIER D. L. , HWANG J. M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractBifacial solar cells, i.e., both front and back surface have a current‐collecting grid, are fabricated using dendritic web silicon of 100‐160 μm thickness as substrate material.
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation and Crystal Structure of SrMg5.2.
Authors: ERASSME J. , BRAUERS T. , LUEKEN H. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIn an attempt to insert Mn into Sr‐Mg compounds, single crystals of SrMg5.2 are obtained when a melt containing Sr, Mn, and Mg in an atomic ratio of 1:1:7.5 is cooled down in an unregulated manner.
ChemInform Abstract: Intra‐ and Intermolecular hetero Diels‐Alder Reactions. Part 19. Stereoselective Synthesis of Five‐ and Seven‐Membered Annulated Ring Systems by Intramolecular hetero Diels‐Alder Reaction.
Authors: TIETZE L. F. , BRUMBY T. , PFEIFFER T. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractKnoevenagel condensation of the aldehydes (I) or (V) with the pyrazol‐5‐one (II) yields the products (III) or (VI) with an α,β‐unsaturated carbonyl moiety.
ChemInform Abstract: The Lewis Acid Catalyzed Diels‐Alder Reaction of 2‐Diethylphosphoryloxy‐1,3‐butadiene, an Oxygen‐Substituted Diene of Unusual Stability.
Authors: LIU H.‐J. , FENG W. M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractLewis acid‐induced (4 + 2) cycloaddition reaction of the butadienyl phosphate (II) with the enone derivatives (I) and (IV) yields regio‐ and stereoselectively the cyclohexenes (III) or (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Photochemistry of 2,5‐Dialkyl‐1,3,5‐hexatrienes. The Influence of the Ground‐State Conformation, Controlled Through Steric Substituent Effects.
Authors: BROUWER A. M. , BEZEMER L. , CORNELISSE J. , JACOBS H. J. C. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractE‐trienes such as (I), establishing a rapid pseudo‐equilibrium with their Z‐isomers (II), are converted irreversibly to the products (III)‐(VII) with 70‐80% conversion.
ChemInform Abstract: Oxygenation of Polychloro Aromatic Hydrocarbons by a Superoxide Ion in Aprotic Media.
Authors: SUGIMOTO H. , MATSUMOTO S. , SAWYER D. T. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractWhereas mono‐ and dichlorobenzenes do not react with O2·‐ as is well known, benzenes and biphenyls with more than two chlorines per phenyl moiety do as is demonstrated for the compounds (I)‐(III) (kinetics determined in DMF by cyclic voltammetry).
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Reactions Catalyzed by Chiral Metal Complexes. Part 26. Dramatic Hydrogen Pressure and Triethylamine Effects on the Asymmetric Hydrogenation of Itaconic Acid Which Give a New Mechanistic Aspect on Asymmetric Induction.
Authors: TAKAHASHI H. , ACHIWA K. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe assymetric hydrogenation of itaconic acid (I) is performed in the presence of triethylamine and rhodium catalysts with chiral diphosphine ligands.
ChemInform Abstract: A Novel Method for the In Situ Generation of Alkoxydialkylboranes and Their Use in the Selective Preparation of 1,3‐Syn Diols.
Authors: CHEN K.‐M. , GUNDERSON K. G. , HARDTMANN G. E. , PRASAD K. , REPIC O. , SHAPIRO M. J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractTriethylborane (I) and methanol (II) form the diethylmethoxyborane (IV) via the intermediate (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Tris(3,6‐dioxaheptyl)amine as a Phase‐Transfer Catalyst in Phenacyl Ester Synthesis.
Authors: BARTSCH R. A. , PHILLIPS J. B. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe phenacyl bromide (I) reacts with the potassium carboxylates (II) in the presence of tris(3,6‐dioxaheptyl)amine to produce the esters (III).
ChemInform Abstract: The Conversion of α,β‐Unsaturated Ketones into β‐Phenylthio α,β‐Unsaturated Ketones.
Authors: DE GROOT A. , PEPERZAK R. M. , VADER J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe cyclic enones (I) and (V) are converted to the β‐phenylthio ketones (III) or (VI) which are then chlorinated and directly dehydrochlorinated to produce the β‐phenylthio α,β‐unsaturated cycloalkanones (IV) or (VII).
ChemInform Abstract: Palladium‐Catalyzed N,N′‐Disubstituted Urea Synthesis of Oxidative Carbonylation of Amines Under CO and O2 at Atmospheric Pressure.
Authors: GIANNOCCARO P. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractTreatment of the primary amines (I) with carbon monoxide (II) and oxygen in the presence of Cu and Pd catalysts yields the ureas (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Stereospecific Synthesis of endo‐6‐Aryl‐2‐oxobicyclo(3.3.1)nonanes.
Authors: CHAKRABORTI R. , RANU B. C. , GHATAK U. R. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title compounds (V) are prepared by two methods as shown in the reaction scheme: cyclization of the keto acetals (III), obtained from the cyclohexenyl methyl ketones (I), gives the bicyclic dienones (IV) which are hydrogenated, yielding (V).
ChemInform Abstract: 2‐Formyl‐3‐methoxyindole, 3‐Ethoxymethyl‐2‐formylindole, and 2‐Formyl‐ 3‐methylindole.
Authors: BENZIES D. W. M. , MARTINEZ FRESNEDA P. , JONES R. A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractVilsmeier‐Haack formylation of 3‐methylindole (Ia) produces predominantly the 1‐formyl derivative (Ib) and only minor amounts of 2‐formyl3‐‐methylindole (III).
ChemInform Abstract: A Facile Synthesis of 2‐Oxothiazolidines of Biological Interest.
Authors: D'ISCHIA M. , PROTA G. , ROTTEVEEL R. C. , WESTERHOF W. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractRing closure reaction of the α‐aminothiol hydrochlorides (I) with 1,1'‐carbonyldiimidazole (II) yields the thiazolidinones (IIIa) ‐ (IIIc).
ChemInform Abstract: Phosphorus Pentoxide in Organic Synthesis. Part 35. Synthesis of Thiazolo(5,4‐d)pyrimidin‐7‐amines (IV) and Purine‐6‐thiones (V) and (VI) from 5‐Acylamino‐4‐thiazolecarboxamides (I).
Authors: ANDERSEN K. E. , HAMMAD M. , HILMY K. M. H. , PEDERSEN E. B. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractWhen (Ia) is treated as shown in the scheme, products (IV) and (V) are obtained in a ratio depending on X, reaction temp. and time; when the temp. is raised to 240 °C, only (Va) (yield 59%) and (Vb) (69%) are isolated from (Ia) and (IIa) or (IIb), respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: N,N′‐Substituted Piperazine‐2,5‐diones. Part 3. Synthesis and Pharmacological Activities of Some 1‐Aryl‐4‐aryl(hetaryl)methylenaminopiperazine‐2,5‐dione Derivatives.
Authors: PREVITERA T. , BASILE M. , MONFORTE P. , PIZZIMENTI F. C. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe N,N'‐disubstituted piperazinediones (VI) are prepared from the N‐arylglycine esters (I) as shown in the reaction scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Pyrido(1,2‐b)(2,4)benzodiazepin‐6(11H)‐imines.
Authors: KOVTUNENKO V. A. , FAL'KOVSKAYA O. T. , TYLTIN A. K. , TUROV A. V. , BABICHEV F. S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractStarting with the benzonitriles (I) and the aminopyridines (II), the title compounds (IVb) ‐ (IVd) are prepared via the salts (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Synthesis of Phosphine Oxides with the Arbuzov Reaction.
Authors: KATO T. , KOBAYASHI K. , MASUDA S. , SEGI M. , NAKAJIMA T. , SUGA S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe cyclic phosphonites (I) react with the halides (II) to give the phosphinates (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Molecular Structure of 2,2‐Bis(1‐aziridinyl)‐4,6‐bis(trifluoromethyl)‐ 1,3,5,2‐λ5‐triazaphosphorine.
Authors: CHERNEGA A. N. , BOLDESKUL I. E. , ANTIPIN M. YU. , STRUCHKOV YU. T. , KORNUTA P. P. , KOLOTILO M. V. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractReaction of the λ5‐dichlorotriazaphosphorine (I) with aziridine (II) gives the title compound (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of Diamidoethyleneamido‐N‐alkyl(aryl)imidophosphates with Chlorides of Trivalent Phosphorus Acids.
Authors: ZAL'TSMAN I. S. , FILONENKO L. P. , MARCHENKO A. P. , PINCHUK A. M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractCoupling of the phosphorimidic triamides (I) with the phosphorous chlorides (II) yields the tetrahydrodiazaphospholium chlorides (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Electrophilic Reactions of Halides of Group VI Elements. Part 8. Reactions of Selenium and Tellurium Tetrahalides with Allyl Cinnamate.
Authors: LENDEL V. G. , SANI A. YU. , BALOG I. M. , MIGALINA YU. V. , KORNILOV M. YU. , TUROV A. V. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe ester (I) reacts with the selenium tetrahalides, formed in situ from selenium dioxide (II) and the corresponding hydrogen halides (III), exclusively at the C=C bond of the allyl group to give the Markovnikov products (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Divalent Titanium Chemistry. Synthesis, Reactivity, and X‐Ray and Neutron Diffraction Studies of Ti(BH4)2(dmpe)2 and Ti(CH3)2(dmpe)2.
Authors: JENSEN J. A. , WILSON S. R. , SCHULTZ A. J. , GIROLAMI G. S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe unusual, paramagnetic, divalent tetrahydridoborate complex (III) is prepared as shown.
ChemInform Abstract: Molecular Hydrogen Complexes. Part 5. Electronic Control of η2‐H2 versus Dihydride Coordination. Dihydride Structure of MoH2(CO)(R2PC2H4PR2)2 for R: Et, iBu versus η2‐H2 for R: Ph.
Authors: KUBAS G. J. , RYAN R. R. , UNKEFER C. J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractStudies show that the fate of H2 addition to the unsaturated, air‐sensitive 16‐electron precursors (III), obtained according to the scheme, rests primarily on the basicity of the metal center as dictated by the electron‐donating ability of the ancillary phosphine ligands.
ChemInform Abstract: Transition Metal Complexes with Sulfur Ligands. Part 31. Six‐ and Seven‐Coordinate CO, NO, PMe3 and Phosphineiminato Molybdenum Complexes with (Mo(S4)) Frameworks ((S4) = 2,3;8,9‐dibenzo‐1,4,7,10‐tetrathiadecane(2‐)).
Authors: SELLMANN D. , KELLER J. , MOLL M. , CAMPANA C. F. , HAASE M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIn order to explain the high reactivity of the Mo complex (III) towards tert. phosphines the structures of the seven‐coordinate trimethylphosphinedicarbonyl complex (I) and the six‐coordinate phosphine imidato complex (II) (for both space group P21/c, Z=4) are determined by X‐ray analysis and compared to structures of analogous complexes.
ChemInform Abstract: Complexes of Tetravalent Plutonium, Uranium and Thorium with Acylpyrazolones.
Authors: NAGAR M. S. , RUIKAR P. B. , SUBRAMANIAN M. S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractComplexes of the title actinoids with the pyrazolones (I) are characterized as tetrakis‐chelates.
ChemInform Abstract: The Preparation, Characterization and Reactions of Chlorotetrakis(thiourea)nitridotechnetium(V) Chloride.
Authors: BALDAS J. , BONNYMAN J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title complex (IV), the first example of a metal nitrido complex containing the thiourea ligand (S‐bonded, IR‐spectra), is obtained by the reaction of an excess of thiourea (III) with the TcNCl4‐ ion, contained in an acetonitrile extract of the reaction of (I) with HCl and NaN3 (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Nature of the High‐Spin (6A1) ⇄ Low‐Spin (2T2) Transition in (Fe(3‐CH3OSPH)2)Y Complexes.
Authors: MOHAN M. , GUPTA N. S. , CHANDRA L. , JHA N. K. , PRASAD R. S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractVariable temp. magnetic susceptibility, EPR, Moessbauer and electronic data are analyzed for the title complexes (I).
ChemInform Abstract: Solution Behavior and Relative Stability of the Complexes (MCl2(RN=CH‐CH=NR)) and (MCl2(py‐2‐CH=NR)) (M: Pd, Pt; R: C6H4OMe‐p).
Authors: CROCIANI B. , DI BIANCA F. , BERTANI R. , ZANOTTO L. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAs shown by electronic and 1H NMR spectra the scarcely soluble complexes (I) and (II) exist as undissociated monomers in chlorinated solvents, such as CHCl3 and CH2Cl2.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Phosphopeptides: A Simple Phosphorylation Procedure for Serine and Threonine.
Authors: DE BONT H. B. A. , VEENEMAN G. H. , VAN BOOM J. H. , LISKAMP R. M. J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractProtein phosphorylation is a regulatory element in the process of carcinogenesis.
ChemInform Abstract: Building Units of Oligosaccharides. Part 86. Glycosidation with Thioglycosides of Oligosaccharides to Segments of O‐Glycoproteins.
Authors: PAULSEN H. , RAUWALD W. , WEICHERT U. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIn the presence of the triflate (V), thioglycosides such as (I), (VIa), or (VIIIa) which contain a 2‐azido‐2‐deoxy‐D‐galactose as reducing unit can react with the hydroxy group of serine derivatives such as (II) to give anomeric products such as (III)/(IV), (VIb)/(VIc), or (VIIIb)/(VIIIc).
ChemInform Abstract: The Total Synthesis of Avermectin A1a. New Protocols for the Synthesis of Novel 2‐Deoxypyranose Systems and Their Axial Glycosides.
Authors: DANISHEFSKY S. J. , SELNICK H. G. , ARMISTEAD D. M. , WINCOTT F. E. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe total synthesis of avermectin A1a (VI) is achieved on two ways: in the first route the L‐dihydropyrone (I) is converted to the disaccharide glycal (IV), which undergoes coupling with the avermectin aglycon (V) to give the title compound (VI).
ChemInform Abstract: Model Reactions for Plumbagin Synthesis. Part 2. 5‐Amino‐1‐naphthol as Starting Compound.
Authors: MOEHRLE H. + , FOLTTMANN H. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe Mannich reactions of 5‐amino‐1‐naphthol (I) or 5‐acetamino‐1‐naphthol (VIII) with formaldehyde (II) and the secondary amines (III) or (IX) afford the Mannich bases (IV) or (X).
ChemInform Abstract: Chemistry of Phosphorus. Part 185. On the Pentaphosphacyclopentadienyl Ion, P‐ 5.
Authors: BAUDLER M. , AKPAPOGLOU S. , OUZOUNIS D. , WASGESTIAN F. , MEINIGKE B. , BUDZIKIEWICZ H. , MUENSTER H. + 
Published: May 2016

AbstractA NaP5/THF solution is prepared by reaction of white phosphorus with metallic sodium in THF in the presence of 18‐crown‐6 (reflux, stirring, 3.5 h, 12% yield).
ChemInform Abstract: Extremely Weak Magnetic Exchange Interactions in terpy‐Containing Copper(II) Dimers. Crystal and Molecular Structure of Cu(terpy)(CA)·H2O and (Cu2(terpy)2(CA))(PF6)2 Complexes (terpy: 2,2′:6′,2′′‐Terpyridine, CA: Dianion of Chloranilic Acid).
Authors: FOLGADO J. V. , IBANEZ R. , CORONADO E. , BELTRAN D. , SAVARIAULT J.‐M. , GALY J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractBy reacting copper salts with terpyridine and chloranilic or oxalic acids the complexes (I)‐(III) are prepared (no yields given).
ChemInform Abstract: Aliphatic Liquid Crystals. Part 8. Bi‐ and Tercyclohexyl Derivatives by Claisen Rearrangement.
Authors: SUCROW W. , RAEDECKER G. + 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe trans‐cyclohexenols (I) are converted to the enamines (VII) via Claisen rearrangement of the acrylic esters (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Syntheses of 2‐t‐Alkylbuta‐1,3‐dienes and 2‐Alkylthiobuta‐1,3‐dienes from 1,4‐Dichlorobut‐2‐yne via Alkenylboranes.
Authors: HOSHI M. , MASUDA Y. , ARASE A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractCoupling of the boranes (II) with 1,4‐dichlorobut‐2‐yne (I) and subsequent treatment with methyllithium result in predominant or sole migration of the tert‐alkyl group, producing 2‐tert‐hexylbuta‐1,3‐diene (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: On the Relationship between Molecular Geometry and Photochemical Properties of 1,2‐Substituted 1,2‐Di‐9‐anthrylethylenes.
Authors: BECKER H.‐D. , ANDERSSON K. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe dianthrylethylenes (III), (IV), (VII) and (VIII) are prepared from the ketone (I) as shown in the reaction scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: A New Approach to the Chiral Synthesis of the 1‐β‐Methylcarbapenem Key Precursor Using an Achiral Ketone Sn(II) Enolate.
Authors: SHIRAI F. , NAKAI T. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractCoupling of the tin(II) enolate (III), derived from 2‐methyl‐2‐trimethylsiloxy‐3‐pentanone (I), with the chiral 4‐acetoxy‐2‐azetidinone (IV) yields a mixture of the ketones (Va) and (VI).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Enantiomerically Enriched Homoallylic Alcohols and of 1,2‐Dien‐4‐ols Using Chiral Tin(IV) Complexes Containing Diethyl Tartrate as an Auxiliary Ligand.
Authors: BOLDRINI G. P. , LODI L. , TAGLIAVINI E. , TARASCO C. , TROMBINI C. , UMANI‐RONCHI A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe homoallylic alcohols (VI) are prepared via the allylic tin(IV) complexes (IV) which are coupled with the aldehydes (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Application of Phosphine Tellurides to the Preparation of Group II‐VI (2‐16) Semiconductor Materials.
Authors: STEIGERWALD M. L. , SPRINKLE C. R. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe phosphine telluride (I) reacts with Hg (II), HgEt2 (IV) or HgPh2 (V) under very mild conditions to afford the title semimetal (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Structure, ESR Spectra, and Redox Properties of (N,N′‐Ethylenebis(thiosalicylideneaminato))oxovanadium(IV) and of Related (S,N) Chelates of Vanadium(IV).
Authors: DUTTON J. C. , FALLON G. D. , MURRAY K. S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe complex (I) provides a convenient source of VO2+ to prepare the title complexes (IV) as shown in the scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation of Medium‐Ring Acetylenic Lactones Utilizing Metal‐Promoted Alkyne Bending.
Authors: SCHORE N. E. , NAJDI S. D. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAlkylation of the cyclic ketones (I) with the siloxyalkynyl bromide (II) yields the ketones (III) which are complexed with dicobalt octacarbonyl (IV) after desilylation forming the propargyl derivatives (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Structure Determination, and Stereoisomerism of Dirhodium(I) Tetracarbonyl Tropocoronand Complexes.
Authors: VILLACORTA G. M. , LIPPARD S. J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe reaction of the Rh(I) dimer (Rh(CO)2Cl)2 with the dilithium salt of the tropocoronand‐5,5 in THF under a CO atmosphere at low temp. yields equimolar amounts of the syn‐ and anti‐dirhodium complexes (I) and (II) which can be separated from one another manually.
ChemInform Abstract: S,O‐ versus S,N‐Chelation in the Reactions of the cis‐Diamminediaquoplatinum(II) Cation with Methionine and S‐Methylcysteine.
Authors: APPLETON T. G. , CONNOR J. W. , HALL J. R. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title reactions are followed by 1H, 13C, 15N, and 195Pt NMR.
ChemInform Abstract: Terpenoids. Part 80. Synthesis of 4‐Isopropyl‐1,6‐dimethyl‐5,8‐naphthoquinone (Cadalenequinone).
Authors: REDDY N. K. , RAO G. S. K. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title compound (III) is synthesized by two routes.
ChemInform Abstract: Photocathodic Hydrogen Evolution Reactions at p‐Type CaFe2O4 Electrodes with Fermi Level Pinning.
Authors: MATSUMOTO Y. , SUGIYAMA K. , SATO E. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe effects of coatings (Au or a Pt‐Pd alloy, sputter‐deposited) and electrolyte pH on the photocurrent for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) at the p‐CaFe2O4 electrode are investigated.
ChemInform Abstract: A Calcium Oxygen Secondary Battery.
Authors: PUJARE N. U. , SEMKOW K. W. , SAMMELLS A. F. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractA high temp. reversible calcium oxygen cell has been developed that utilizes stabilized zirconia as solid electrolyte and a CaSi alloy immersed into a binary molten salt as the negative electroactive material (see scheme).
ChemInform Abstract: Solution Chemistry of the Tungsten(V) Aqua Dimer W2O2+ 4: Kinetics of Oxidation with (IrCl6)2‐ and Other Oxidants and Conditions for Tungsten Blue Formation.
Authors: SHARP C. , SYKES A. G. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe kinetics of the oxidation of W2O42+ (in excess) to W(VI) with (IrCl6)2‐ is studied spectrophotometrically in TosOH (I = 1.0 M TosLi).
ChemInform Abstract: Competitive α‐ and β‐Elimination in an Iridium Alkyl.
Authors: BURK M. J. , MCGRATH M. P. , CRABTREE R. H. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe mechanism of the C‐H bond activation on thermal alkane dehydrogenation by using IrH2(η2‐OOCCF3)(PAr3)2 (Ar: p‐C6H4F) as catalyst in the presence of an alkene as hydrogen acceptor is discussed.
ChemInform Abstract: Electrophilic Carboxylation of Alkenes.
Authors: MAYR H. , VON DER BRUEGGEN U. + 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe Zn‐catalyzed reaction of the alkenes (I) with the benzodioxole (II) yields the disubstituted benzodioxoles (III), whereas in the presence of BCl3 the monoadducts (V) are formed; these are converted to the unsaturated esters (VII).
ChemInform Abstract: 4‐Bromooctavalene and Two (Bromomethylene)homobenzvalenes Instead of an Expected Bromooctabisvalene (VIII).
Authors: CHRISTL M. , NUSSER R. , HERZOG C. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe reaction of (I) (literature synthesis optimized) with :CBr2 gives the trans adduct (IVa).
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Diels‐Alder Reaction. A Facile Route to Chiral Alkyl Hydrogen Cyclohexene‐1,2‐dicarboxylate.
Authors: FURUTA K. , HAYASHI S. , MIWA Y. , YAMAMOTO H. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractDiels‐Alder reaction of the chiral fumarates (I) with 2,3‐dimethylbutadiene (II) in the presence of diethylaluminum chloride yields the cyclohexenedicarboxylic acid monoester (III) after selective saponification.