bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
ChemInform Abstract: Ring‐C Aromatic Steroids. Part 5. C‐17 Hydroxylation and Side‐Chain Degradation of 18‐Nor‐17α(H)‐ and ‐17β‐(H)‐pregna‐4,8,11,13‐tetraene‐3,20‐dione. X‐Ray Structure of 17β‐Hydroxy‐18‐nor‐17β(H)‐pregna‐4,8,11,13‐tetraene‐3,20‐dione.
Authors: BURDEN P. M. , CHEUNG H. T. A. , WATSON T. R. , FERGUSON G. , SEYMOUR P. F. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractUnder the reaction conditions indicated, the diones (Ia) and (Ib) afford the hydroxylation products (Ic) and (Id) together with the degradation product (II) (yields given in mg).
ChemInform Abstract: Dienone‐Phenol Rearrangement of Sulphur‐Containing Derivatives of Steroids.
Authors: SATOH J. Y. , HARUTA A. M. , SATOH T. , SATOH K. , TAKAHASHI T. T. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractCopper(II)‐catalyzed rearrangement of the spiro steroids (I) produces the A‐aromatized steroids (II) which are desulfurized and cleaved to give the norcholestatrienes (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of (.+‐.)‐Catharanthine (VII), (+)‐Anhydrovinblastine (IX), and (‐)‐Anhydrovincovaline (X).
Authors: RAUCHER S. , BRAY B. L. , LAWRENCE R. F. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe racemate of the title compound (VII), a constituent of Catharanthus roseus, is prepared starting from the pyridine (I) as shown in the scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: Pyridyl Groups for Protection of the Imide Functions of Uridine and Guanosine. Exploration of Their Displacement Reactions for Site‐Specific Modifications of Uracil and Guanine Bases.
Authors: ZHOU X.‐X. , WELCH C. J. , CHATTOPADHYAYA J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractFor the protection of the O‐4 function, uridine triacetate (IV) is transformed to the derivatives (V) using the corresponding pyridine reagents (I)‐(III) (a mixture of (Va) + (Vb) is formed with (Ia)).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of O2′‐Methyluridine, O2′‐Methylcytidine, N4,O2′‐Dimethylcytidine and N4,N4,O2′‐Trimethylcytidine from a Common Intermediate.
Authors: NYILAS A. , CHATTOPADHYAYA J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractMethylation of the uridine derivative (IIIa) (obtained from (Ia) via (Ib)) gives the compound (IIIb) which is deblocked by oximate ion reaction (→ (IVa)) and subsequently with fluoride ion to provide the methylated uridine (IVb).
ChemInform Abstract: Syntheses and Absolute Configurations of the Cytokinins 1′‐Methylzeatin and Its 9‐Riboside.
Authors: ITAYA T. , FUJII T. , EVIDENTE A. , RANDAZZO G. , SURICO G. , IACOBELLIS N. S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractL‐ and D‐Alanine (I) are converted to the enantiomeric aldehydes (II) which are coupled with the ylide (III), producing the isomeric esters (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation of Acyltetronic Acids Using t‐Butyl Acetothioacetate: Total Synthesis of the Fungal Metabolites Carolic, Carlosic, and Carlic Acids.
Authors: BOOTH P. M. , FOX C. M. J. , LEY S. V. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAlkylation of the dianion generated from the acetothioacetate (I) yields the thioesters (III), which undergo transesterification to give the keto esters (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Naturally Occurring Dibenzofurans. Part 9. A Convenient Synthesis of Phthalides: The Synthesis of Methyl Di‐O‐methylporphyrilate.
Authors: SARGENT M. V. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe 2‐iodobenzyl alcohol (I) is converted to the phthalide (IIa) via hydrolysis of the corresponding cyanide.
ChemInform Abstract: Use of S‐t‐Butyl Acetothioacetate in the Preparation of Milbemycin Seco‐Analogues.
Authors: CLARKE T. , LEY S. V. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractReaction of the dianion generated from the acetothioacetate (I) with the aldehydes (II) yields the alcohols (IIIa), which are protected as their silyl ethers (IIIb).
ChemInform Abstract: Chlorine Levels in SiO2 Formed Using TCA and LPCVD at Low Temperatures.
Authors: BANHOLZER W. F. , GHEZZO M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe Cl distribution in the SiO2‐Si system has been investigated (SIMS, RBS) for two types of Cl‐doped oxides, both formed at 900 °C: 1) thermal oxides grown in 1,1,1‐trichloroethane (TCA)/N2 and 2) low pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD) oxide, produced by reaction of SiH2Cl2 and N2O. For oxides grown by TCA oxidation, the Cl depth profiles show a maximum in Cl concentration at the Si interface.
ChemInform Abstract: 27Al High‐Resolution Solid‐State NMR Study of Hydration of Ultrafine Powder of Aluminum Nitride
Authors: HAYASHI S. , HAYAMIZU K. , YAMAMOTO O. 
Published: May 2016

Abstractusing the magic angle sample spinning technique shows two signals (103 and ‐5 ppm) in the hydrated samples which can be assigned to Al surrounded by four N atoms and to Al coordinated by six O atoms.
ChemInform Abstract: Structural, Magnetic and Moessbauer Studies of MnxMg1‐xFe2O4 (0.5 ≤ x ≤ 0.66).
Authors: BAKARE P. P. , SHROTRI J. J. , DESHPANDE C. E. , GUPTA M. P. , DATE S. K. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractPolycrystalline samples of the title compounds are prepared following a new route using "stabilized MnO": (1) decomposition of stoichiometric amounts of the oxalates of Mg and Mn at 850 °C in N2 to yield MnO·MgO solid solution; 2) mixing with Fe2O3 and heating to 1000 °C in N2 for 12 h).
ChemInform Abstract: Influence of the Addition of NaMgF3 or KMgF3 on the Dielectric and Pyroelectric Properties of BaTiO3 Ceramics.
Authors: BENZIADA L. , VON DER MUEHLL R. + , RAVEZ J. , HAGENMULLER P. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractBa1‐xMx(Ti1‐xMgx)O3‐3xF3x (M: Na, x = 0‐0.200; M: K, x = 0‐0.075) solid solutions have been prepared by solid state reactions between NaMgF3 (KMgF3, resp.) and BaTiO3 at 950 °C. The ferroelectric Curie temp. decreases with increasing value of x. The dielectric and pyroelectric properties of the ceramic samples depend on sintering condition (either in air or in sealed Pt‐tubes).
ChemInform Abstract: Surface Analysis of Alumina‐Supported MoO3, NiO, and NiO‐MoO3 by Low Energy Ion Scattering Spectroscopy.
Authors: KASZTELAN S. , GRIMBLOT J. , BONNELLE J. P. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe evolution of the surface structure of a MoO3/Al2O3 catalyst during preparation and after addition of the promoter (Co or Ni), as well as the effect of calcination temp. have been studied.
ChemInform Abstract: Formation and Anion Exchange Reactions of Layered Transition Metal Hydroxides (Ni1‐xMx)(OH)2(CO3)x/2(H2O)z (M: Fe, Co).
Authors: MENDIBOURE A. , SCHOELLHORN R. + 
Published: May 2016

AbstractTwo hydrotalcite type compounds (Ni0.75M0.25)(OH)2(CO3)0.125(H2O)0.38 (M: Fe, Co) are synthesized by coprecipitation of the corresponding hydroxides in 2 N NaOH.
ChemInform Abstract: Binding of Cyanoferrates to Cobaloximes and Cobalamins: an EHMO Study.
Authors: CUTHBERTSON A. F. , GLIDEWELL C. , BUTLER A. R. , MCINTOSH A. S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe interaction of (Fe(CN)5(NO))2‐ and (Fe(CN)6)4‐ with the cobaloxime (I) and the cobalt corrin (II) ‐ as a model for aquocobalamin ‐ is analyzed by means of extended Hückel calculations in a computational study.
ChemInform Abstract: Small and Medium Rings. Part 64. Dipolar Cycloaddition Reactions with Heterocyclic Bicyclo(2.2.0)hexenes. ‐ A Contribution to the syn‐anti Selectivity of cis‐3,4‐Disubstituted Cyclobutenes.
Authors: HASSENRUECK K. + , HOECHSTETTER H. + , MARTIN H.‐D. , STEIGEL A. , WINGEN H.‐P. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIn order to examine the possible preference for anti or syn attack in bicyclic cyclobutenes a series of heterocyclic bicyclo(2.2.0)hexenes (I), (Va)‐(Vd), (XI) has been subjected to the reaction with diazoalkanes (IIa)‐(IIe).
ChemInform Abstract: A Simple and Efficient New Synthesis of Vicinal Diols by Reductive Coupling of Carbonyl Compounds.
Authors: CSUK R. , FUERSTNER A. + , WEIDMANN H. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractMg‐graphite (III), obtained from (II) and MgCl2, reduces the aldehydes and ketones (I) to yield the vicinal diols (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Thiobisamines in the Synthesis of the Disulfamates of Thiobisalkyl‐2,2′‐diols.
Authors: ZEFIROV N. S. , ZYK N. V. , KUTATELADZE A. G. , LAPIN YU. A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe thiobisdimethylamine (I) reacts with SO3 generated from the complex Py·SO3 to form an intermediary electrophilic reagent, which adds to the carbon‐carbon double bond of norbornene (II) to yield two pairs of the diastereomeric title compounds (III)‐(VI).
ChemInform Abstract: Allylic Activation by Copper(I): Reactivity Comparable with Catalysis by Palladium.
Authors: BARUAH J. B. , SAMUELSON A. G. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractReaction of allyl chloride (I) with methanol (II), phenol (Va), or anisole (Vb) in the presence of copper(II) perchlorate and copper metal powder produces the allylation compounds (III) and (VI).
ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of Diaryl Disulfides with the Esters of N‐Chlorobenzenecarboximidic and N‐Chloroiminocarbonic Acid.
Authors: LEVCHENKO E. S. , DUBININA T. N. , SEREDA S. V. , ANTIPIN M. YU. , STRUCHKOV YU. T. , BOLDESKUL I. E. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe diaryl disulfides (Ia) and the N‐chloroiminoalkyl esters (II), taken as a 1:2 molar mixture, react to give the N‐arylthio derivatives (III) and the N‐benzoylarylsulfinimido chlorides (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Reactions of 1‐(1‐Phenanthryl)pyrene Catalyzed by Aluminum Chloride (Rearrangements, Cyclizations, Phenylations).
Authors: BUNTE R. , GUNDERMANN K.‐D. , LEITICH J. , POLANSKY O. E. , ZANDER M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractTreatment of the title compound (I), obtained from 1‐pyrenylmagnesium bromide and 3,4‐dihydro‐1(2H)‐phenanthrenone, with AlCl3 in the presence of NaCl affords the desired product (II) only in trace amounts.
ChemInform Abstract: Reactions of α‐Thiocyano‐β‐dicarbonyl Compounds: A C‐S‐C + C‐N Route to Thiazoles.
Authors: GUY R. G. , MOUNTFORD P. 
Published: May 2016

Abstractα‐Thiocyanato‐carbonyl compounds (I) dimerize in the presence of nucleophilic reagents such as (II), yielding the isomers (III) and (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Arylazoles and Their Luminescence Properties.
Authors: ANDRESHCHEV E. A. , VIKTOROVA V. S. , KILIN S. F. , KOVYRZINA K. A. , KOSYAKINA L. N. , KUSHAKEVICH YU. P. , ROZMAN I. M. , CHKHIKVADZE YU. G. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractArylazoles, e.g. (I) and (II), are prepared by common methods.
ChemInform Abstract: Lactones. Part 11. Syntheses of 4,9‐Dihydropyrano(3,4‐b)indol‐1(3H)‐ ones from α‐Ethoxalyl‐γ‐lactones.
Authors: LEHMANN J. , GHONEIM K. M. , ABD EL‐FATTAH B. , EL‐GENDY A. A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAcidic treatment of the γ‐lactones (I) produces the 5‐hydroxy‐2‐ketocarboxylic acids (II) which react with the hydrazines (III) to yield the cyclic hydrazones (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of Indolizines with Esters of Orthoformic Acid: Synthesis of Tris‐indolizine Molecular Propellers.
Authors: CEDER O. , SHARIF M. R. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe tris(indolizinyl)methanes (III), (V) are prepared from the orthoformate (II) and indolizines (I) or (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: 1‐(2‐Pyridinyl)piperazine Derivatives with Antianaphylactic, Antibronchospastic, and Mast Cell Stabilizing Activities.
Authors: CATTO A. , MOTTA G. , TAJANA A. , CAZZULANI P. , NARDI D. , LEONARDI A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAromatic acid chlorides (I) or amines (VII) are transformed into the amides (V) and (IX), as outlined in the reaction scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: Fused β‐Lactams via Intramolecular Dipolar Cycloaddition.
Authors: MURTHY K. S. K. , HASSNER A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe vinyl‐β‐lactam (III), obtained from isoprene (I) and chlorosulfonyl isocyanate (II) is substituted in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst to give the N‐ω‐bromoalkyl derivatives (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Cyclophosphazenes as Nucleophiles: The Addition of Copper(I) Cyclophosphazenes to Aldehydes and Ketones.
Authors: BUWALDA P. L. , VAN DE GRAMPEL J. C. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe copper(I) cyclophosphazenes (IV), prepared from (I) and the Grignard reagents (II) in the presence of the tetrameric copper complex (III), react with the carbonyl compounds (V), forming the adducts (VI).
ChemInform Abstract: A New, Convenient and Efficient General Procedure for the Conversion of Alcohols into Their Dibenzyl Phosphorotriesters Using N,N‐Diethyl Dibenzyl Phosphoramidite.
Authors: PERICH J. W. , JOHNS R. B. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe alkyldibenzyl phosphates (V) are obtained by treatment of N,N‐diethyl dibenzyl phosphoramidite (II) with the alcohols (I) in the presence of methyltetrazole (III), followed by peracid oxidation.
ChemInform Abstract: Isolation of the Reformatsky Intermediate Derived from Ethyl α‐Bromomethylacrylate.
Authors: ALAMI N. E. , BELAUD C. , VILLIERAS J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe bromomethylacrylate (I) is converted to the Reformatsky compound (II) which reacts with the N‐methylimines (III) to produce the salts (IV) and the pyrrole derivatives (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Bis(diphenylphosphino)methane Complexes of the Multiply Bonded Ditungsten(III) Core. Structure of W2(μ‐H)(μ‐Cl)Cl4(μ‐dppm)2.
Authors: FANWICK P. E. , HARWOOD W. S. , WALTON R. A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title complex (II) is formed as shown and characterized by an X‐ray structure analysis (space group P21/c, Z=4).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Properties, and Reactions of Metal Containing Heterocycles. Part 55. Reduction of Secondary Phosphane Complexes of Manganese with K‐Selectride: A New Pathway to Phosphamanganacyclopropanes.
Authors: LINDNER E. , GOTH D. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractBrMn(CO)5 (I) and the phosphanes (II) form the complexes (III) which are converted to the manganates (V) by reduction with the borane (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Binuclear Isocyanide Complexes of Iridium(I). Synthesis, Structure, and Hydrogen Reactivity of (Ir2(μ‐CNR)(CNR)4(PMe2CH2PMe2)2)(PF6)2 (R: 2,6‐Me2C6H3, t‐C4H9).
Authors: WU J. , REINKING M. K. , FANWICK P. E. , KUBIAK C. P. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe binuclear Ir title complexes (III) are prepared as shown.
ChemInform Abstract: A 46‐Electron Trinuclear Cluster of Platinum with Strong Pt‐Pt Bonds: Synthesis and Structure of (Pt3(μ‐CO)(μ‐Me2PCH2PMe2)4) (BPh4)2.
Authors: LING S. S. M. , HADJ‐BAGHERI N. , MANOJLOVIC‐MUIR L. , MUIR K. W. , PUDDEPHATT R. J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe trinuclear title cluster cation (II) is formed as shown and characterized spectroscopically as the (PF6)‐ salt (IIa) (yield given in g) and crystallographically as the (BPh4)‐ salt (IIb) (space group P21/n, Z=4).
ChemInform Abstract: New Synthesis of the Corticosterone Side‐Chain.
Authors: SOLYOM S. , SZILAGYI K. , TOLDY L. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractCondensation reaction between the azlactone (II) and the 17‐ketosteroids (I) followed by ring opening and reduction yields the alcohols (V) which are transformed to the desoxycorticosterones (VII).
ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of α‐Amino Acid Esters with 2‐Ethoxythiolanones‐4. Synthesis of α‐Mercaptocarboxylic Amides.
Authors: DAVIDOVICH YU. A. , SEMENOVA N. N. , BABIEVSKII K. K. , ROGOZHIN S. V. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe ethoxythiolanones (III), prepared from thioglycolic or α‐mercaptopropionic acids (I) and the orthoesters (II), react with the α‐aminoacid esters (IV) to give the amides (V).
ChemInform Abstract: The First Example of a Robinson Annulation on a Carbohydrate Derivative.
Authors: BONNERT R. V. , JENKINS P. R. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe enolate of the ketone (I) reacts with trichloromethylsilane, benzyl bromide, or methyl iodide to give the enolethers (II) and the C‐alkylation product (III) respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: New Inhibitors of Human Renin.
Authors: PARUSZEWSKI R. , JAWORSKI P. , STRZALKOWSKA M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe three new analogues (Ia)‐(Ic) of the 6‐13 fragment of angiotensinogen are synthesized by the solid phase method to obtain potent inhibitors of renin resistant to enzymatic degradation.
ChemInform Abstract: High‐Pressure Synthesis and Characterization of Incompressible Titanium Pernitride.
Authors: Bhadram Venkata S. , Kim Duck Young , Strobel Timothy A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractTiN2 is prepared in a laser‐heated diamond anvil cell using pre‐compressed TiN flakes surrounded by a dense N2 pressure transmitting medium (Re gaskets, 73 GPa, 2400 K).
ChemInform Abstract: Photocatalytic Properties of CoOx‐Loaded Nano‐Crystalline Perovskite Oxynitrides ABO2N (A: Ca, Sr, Ba, La; B: Nb, Ta).
Authors: Oehler Florian , Ebbinghaus Stefan G. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractHighly crystalline MNbO2N (M: Ca, Sr, Ba), MTaO2N, and LaTaON2 nanoparticles are obtained by hydrothermal reaction of aq.
ChemInform Abstract: The Borosulfates K4[BS4O15(OH)], Ba[B2S3O13], and Gd2[B2S6O24].
Authors: Gross Peter , Kirchhain Arno , Hoeppe Henning A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractK4[BS4O15(OH)] (I) is prepared by heating a 1:2 molar mixture of HBO2 and K2S2O7 (glass ampoule, 300 °C, 60 h).
ChemInform Abstract: A New Complex Alkali Metal Aluminum Amide Borohydride, Li2Al(ND2)4BH4: Synthesis, Thermal Analysis and Crystal Structure.
Authors: Hino S. , Ichikawa T. , Kojima Y. , Soerby M. H. , Hauback B. C. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractLi2Al(ND2)4BH4 is obtained by ball milling of 1:2 molar mixtures of LiAl(ND2)4 (or NaAl(ND2)4) and LiBH4 under 0.1 MPa Ar.
ChemInform Abstract: Structure and Reactivity of X‐Ray Amorphous Uranyl Peroxide, U2O7.
Authors: Burns Peter C. , et al.  
Published: May 2016

AbstractHeating studite, [(UO2)(O2)(H2O)2] (H2O)2 and metastudite, [(UO2)(O2)(H2O)2] in a Pt crucible at 200 °C for 1 or 4 h in air leads to the formation of amorphous U2O7.
ChemInform Abstract: A Fully Ordered Triplite, LiCuSO4F.
Authors: Sun Meiling , Rousse Gwenaelle , Corte Daniel Dalla , Saubanere Matthieu , Doublet Marie‐Liesse , Tarascon Jean‐Marie 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title compound is prepared by ball milling and annealing of a stoichiometric mixture of anhydrous LiF and CuSO4 (Al2O3 boat, 400—415 °C, 8 h).
ChemInform Abstract: Chemoselective Switch in the Asymmetric Organocatalysis of 5H‐Oxazol‐4‐ones and N‐Itaconimides: Addition—Protonation or [4 + 2] Cycloaddition.
Authors: Zhu Bo , Lee Richmond , Li Jiangtao , Ye Xinyi , Hong San‐Ni , Qiu Shuai , Coote Michelle L. , Jiang Zhiyong 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe use of chiral urea catalysts allow the selective formation of [4 + 2] cycloaddition products or tandem conjugate addition protonation products with high diastereo‐ and enantioselectivities.
ChemInform Abstract: Catalytic Enantioselective Nitroso Diels—Alder Reaction.
Authors: Maji Biplab , Yamamoto Hisashi 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe Cu‐catalyzed Diels—Alder reaction of 1,3‐dienes with nitroso compounds bearing a pyrimidine or pyrazine substituent is achieved with high enantioselectivities using DTBM‐Segphos as ligand.
ChemInform Abstract: Pd‐Catalyzed Reductive Cleavage of N—N Bond in Dibenzyl‐1‐alkylhydrazine‐1,2‐dicarboxylates with PMHS: Application to a Formal Enantioselective Synthesis of (R)‐Sitagliptin.
Authors: Dey Soumen , Gadakh Sunita K. , Ahuja Brij Bhushan , Kamble Sanjay P. , Sudalai Arumugam 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThis method efficiently cleaves N—N bonds in a variety of hydrazine compounds.
ChemInform Abstract: Catalyst‐Controlled Regioselective Approach to 1‐Aminoisoquinolines and/or 1‐Aminoisoindolines Through Aminative Domino Cyclization of 2‐Alkynylbenzonitriles.
Authors: Reddy Virsinha , Jadhav Abhijeet S. , Anand Ramasamy Vijaya 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIsoquinolines are obtained as major product by 6‐endo‐dig cyclization using a copper‐based catalyst, whereas Zn‐triflate favors the formation of isoindolines via 5‐exo‐dig cyclization.
ChemInform Abstract: Nitrous Oxide as a Hydrogen Acceptor for the Dehydrogenative Coupling of Alcohols.
Authors: Gianetti Thomas L. , Annen Samuel P. , Santiso‐Quinones Gustavo , Reiher Markus , Driess Matthias , Gruetzmacher Hansjoerg 
Published: May 2016

AbstractA robust rhodium(I) carbene complex with a cooperative bis(olefin) amino/amido ligand catalyzes the dehydrogenation of alcohols providing access to esters or carboxylic acids.
ChemInform Abstract: Highly Efficient Asymmetric Hydrogenation of Cyano‐Substituted Acrylate Esters for Synthesis of Chiral γ‐Lactams and Amino Acids.
Authors: Kong Duanyang , Li Meina , Wang Rui , Zi Guofu , Hou Guohua 
Published: May 2016

AbstractA high yielding highly enantioselective reduction of (E)‐ and (Z)‐ 2‐aryl or 2‐alkyl substituted 3‐cyano‐2‐arylacrylates as well as the corresponding ketones is described.
ChemInform Abstract: Palladium‐Catalyzed C(sp2)—H Alkylation of Aldehyde‐Derived Hydrazones with Functionalized Difluoromethyl Bromides.
Authors: Prieto Alexis , Melot Romain , Bouyssi Didier , Monteiro Nuno 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe Pd‐catalyzed difluoromethylation of aldehyde‐derived hydrazones using bromodifluoromethylated compounds affords functionalized difluoromethylketone hydrazones.
ChemInform Abstract: Chiral Broensted Acid‐Catalyzed Enantioselective Synthesis of Isoindolinone‐Derived N(Acyl),S‐Acetals.
Authors: Suc Josipa , Dokli Irena , Gredicak Matija 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe utility of this method is demonstrated in the synthesis of HIV‐1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor V (XII).
ChemInform Abstract: Solvent‐Free Mechanochemical Synthesis of Arylcyanomethylenequinone Oximes from Phenylacetonitriles and 4‐Unsubstituted Nitroaromatic Compounds Using KF/Nano‐γ‐Al2O3 as Catalyst.
Authors: Hong Zhi , Li Jian‐Jun , Chen Guang , Jiang Hua‐Jiang , Yang Xiao‐Feng , Pan Heng , Su Wei‐Ke 
Published: May 2016

AbstractSeveral arylcyanomethylenequinone oximes exhibit strong in vitro antitumor activity against Caki‐1 and 769‐P.
ChemInform Abstract: Rh(III)‐Catalyzed C7‐Thiolation and Selenation of Indolines.
Authors: Xie Wucheng , Li Bin , Wang Baiquan 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAn efficient regioselective C—H thiolation and selenation of indoles having a removable N‐(2‐pyrimidyl) substituent is developed using Rh(II)‐catalysis under optimized Ag(I)‐promoted conditions.
ChemInform Abstract: Organocatalytic Visible Light Induced S—S Bond Formation for Oxidative Coupling of Thiols to Disulfides.
Authors: Tankam Theeranon , Poochampa Kamolrut , Vilaivan Tirayut , Sukwattanasinitt Mongkol , Wacharasindhu Sumrit 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title reaction is catalyzed by Rose Bengal dye and natural sunlight can be used as the light source in gram‐scale synthesis.
ChemInform Abstract: Chemoselective Addition of Halomethyllithiums to Functionalized Isatins: A Straightforward Access to Spiro‐Epoxyoxindoles.
Authors: Pace Vittorio , Castoldi Laura , Mamuye Ashenafi Damtew , Langer Thierry , Holzer Wolfgang 
Published: May 2016

AbstractChemoselective addition of in situ generated chloromethyllithium followed by ring‐closure of the intermediate alkoxide gives spiro‐epoxyindoles.
ChemInform Abstract: 2‐Sulfinyl Oxetanes: Synthesis, Stability and Reactivity.
Authors: Morgan Kate F. , Doran Robert , Croft Rosemary A. , Hollingsworth Ian A. , Bull James A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIn the reactions of the title compounds with Grignard reagent the oxetanylsulfinyl group is retained.
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Synthesis of 3,3′‐Pyrrolidinyl‐dispirooxindoles via a One‐Pot Organocatalytic Mannich/Deprotection/Aza‐Michael Sequence.
Authors: Zhao Kun , Zhi Ying , Li Xinyi , Puttreddy Rakesh , Rissanen Kari , Enders Dieter 
Published: May 2016

AbstractUsing (DHQD)2PHAL as the catalyst, this scalable protocol provides access to a new series of the title compounds in high yields and with excellent stereoselectivities via the novel organocatalytic reaction sequence.
ChemInform Abstract: Cobalt(II) Porphyrin‐Catalyzed Intramolecular Cyclopropanation of N‐Alkyl Indoles/Pyrroles with Alkylcarbene: Efficient Synthesis of Polycyclic N‐Heterocycles.
Authors: Reddy Annapureddy Rajasekar , Hao Fei , Wu Kai , Zhou Cong‐Ying , Che Chi‐Ming 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe intramolecular cyclopropanation of N‐alkyl indoles/pyrroles with alkyldiazomethanes, generated in situ from hydrazones, enables the rapid construction of a range of nitrogen‐containing polycycles in good yields.