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A possible S‐glutathionylation of specific proteins by glyoxalase II: An in vitro and in silico study
Authors: Ercolani Luisa , Scirè Andrea , Galeazzi Roberta , Massaccesi Luca , Cianfruglia Laura , Amici Adolfo , Piva Francesco , Urbanelli Lorena , Emiliani Carla , Principato Giovanni , Armeni Tatiana 
Published: December 2016

Glyoxalase II, the second of 2 enzymes in the glyoxalase system, is a hydroxyacylglutathione hydrolase that catalyses the hydrolysis of S‐d‐lactoylglutathione to form d‐lactic acid and glutathione, which is released from the active site. The tripeptide glutathione is the major sulfhydryl antioxidant and has been shown to control several functions, including S‐glutathionylation of proteins. S‐Glutathionylation is a way for the cells to store reduced glutathione during oxidative stress, or to protect protein thiol groups from irreversible oxidation, and few enzymes involved in protein S‐glutathionylation have been found to date. In this work, the enzyme glyoxalase II and its substrate S‐d‐lactoylglutathione were incubated with malate dehydrogenase or with actin, resulting in a glutathionylation reaction. Glyoxalase II was also submitted to docking studies. Computational data presented a high propensity of the enzyme to interact with malate dehydrogenase or actin through its catalytic site and further in silico investigation showed a high folding stability of glyoxalase II toward its own reaction product glutathione both protonated and unprotonated. This study suggests that glyoxalase II, through a specific interaction of its catalytic site with target proteins, could be able to perform a rapid and specific protein S‐glutathionylation using its natural substrate S‐d‐lactoylglutathione.SignificanceThis article reports for the first time a possible additional role of Glo2 that, after interacting with a target protein, is able to promote S‐glutathionylation using its natural substrate SLG, a glutathione derived compound. In this perspective, Glo2 can play a new important regulatory role inS‐glutathionylation, acquiring further significance in cellular post‐translational modifications of proteins.
A Bifunctional Amino Acid Enables Both Covalent Chemical Capture and Isolation of in Vivo Protein–Protein Interactions
Authors: Joiner Cassandra M. , Breen Meghan E. , Clayton James , Mapp Anna K. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractIn vivo covalent chemical capture by using photoactivatable unnatural amino acids (UAAs) is a powerful tool for the identification of transient protein–protein interactions (PPIs) in their native environment. However, the isolation and characterization of the crosslinked complexes can be challenging. Here, we report the first in vivo incorporation of the bifunctional UAA BPKyne for the capture and direct labeling of crosslinked protein complexes through post‐crosslinking functionalization of a bioorthogonal alkyne handle. Using the prototypical yeast transcriptional activator Gal4, we demonstrate that BPKyne is incorporated at the same level as the commonly used photoactivatable UAA pBpa and effectively captures the Gal4–Gal80 transcriptional complex. Post‐crosslinking, the Gal4–Gal80 adduct was directly labeled by treatment of the alkyne handle with a biotin‐azide probe; this enabled facile isolation and visualization of the crosslinked adduct from whole‐cell lysate. This bifunctional amino acid extends the utility of the benzophenone crosslinker and expands our toolbox of chemical probes for mapping PPIs in their native cellular environment.
Enzyme from an Uncultivated Sponge Bacterium Catalyzes S‐Methylation in a Ribosomal Peptide
Authors: Helf Maximilian J. , Jud Aurelia , Piel Jörn 
Published: December 2016

AbstractAmino acid modifications are essential for the structural diversity and bioactivity of ribosomally synthesized and post‐translationally modified peptide natural products (RiPPs). A particularly large and virtually untapped pool of unusual RiPPs and associated modifying enzymes is provided by uncultivated bacteria. An example is the chemically rich sponge symbiont “Candidatus Entotheonella factor”, which produces the hypermodified polytheonamides of the poorly studied proteusin RiPP family. In addition to the polytheonamide genes, “E. factor” contains several further additional RiPP clusters of unknown function. Here we provide insights into one of these cryptic proteusin pathways by identifying an enzyme (PtyS) that catalyzes the S‐methylation of cysteine residues. S‐methylcysteine is rare in natural peptides and proteins, and the enzymatic activity was previously unknown for RiPPs, thus adding a new modification to the ribosomal peptide toolbox.
Detecting mental health problems and suicidal motives among terrorists and mass shooters
Authors: Lankford Adam 
Published: December 2016

AbstractBackgroundFor years, many scholars dismissed the possibility that terrorists – including suicide attackers – could be mentally ill or primarily suicidal. However, that view is gradually changing.AimResearchers continue to face significant challenges when attempting to detect mental health problems and suicidal motives among terrorists and mass shooters, because many offenders cannot easily be psychologically assessed. This article offers several specific recommendations for how researchers can better understand offenders' mental state by studying their life histories and behaviour.MethodsResearch on detection of mental disorders and suicidal intent is reviewed and applied to specific challenges for assessing terrorists and mass shooters.ResultsIt appears that researchers can improve the accuracy of their assessments by (1) recognising the likelihood of under‐diagnosis of mental disorders, (2) prioritising in‐depth evaluation and analysis of mental state and (3) considering the role of social and situational factors in suicidal ideation and motivation.ConclusionMore accurate detection of mental health problems and suicidal motives among terrorists and mass shooters could help advance scientific understandings of these individuals and even help prevent lethal attacks. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Pd‐Catalyzed, Ligand‐Enabled Stereoselective 1,2‐Iodine(III) Shift/1,1‐Carboxyalkynylation of Alkynylbenziodoxoles
Authors: Wu Junliang , Xu Kai , Hirao Hajime , Yoshikai Naohiko 
Published: December 2016

AbstractA PdII‐catalyzed 2:1 coupling reaction of alkynylbenziodoxole with carboxylic acid to afford (alk‐1‐en‐3‐ynyl)benziodoxole, which is efficiently promoted by an octahydrophenazine ligand, is reported. The reaction involves a Pd‐assisted 1,2‐iodine(III) shift of the alkynylbenziodoxole followed by stereoselective introduction of carboxy and alkynyl groups (the latter originating from another molecule of the alkynylbenziodoxole) into the 1‐position of the transient Pd‐vinylidene species. The product of this 1,1‐carboxyalkynylation reaction serves as a new functionalized enyne‐type building block for further synthetic transformations.
ChemInform Abstract: Supertetrahedral Networks and Lithium‐Ion Mobility in Li2SiP2 and LiSi2P3.
Authors: Haffner Arthur , Braeuniger Thomas , Johrendt Dirk 
Published: December 2016

AbstractPolycrystalline Li2SiP2 (I) and LiSi2P3 (II) are prepared by solid state reaction of stoichiometric amounts of the elements at 1123 K and 1223 K (II), resp.
ChemInform Abstract: Site‐Specific Substitution Preferences in the Solid Solutions Li12Si7‐xGex, Li12‐yNaySi7, Na7LiSi8‐z, and Li3NaSi6‐vGev.
Authors: Scherf Lavinia M. , Riphaus Nathalie , Faessler Thomas F. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractCrystalline samples of the title compounds which could serve as potential precursors for Si1‐xGex materials are prepared by solid state reactions of the elements and LiSi (Ta ampoules in evacuated silica containers, 750 °C, 1 h).
ChemInform Abstract: Ditechnetium Heptoxide Revisited: Solid‐State, Gas‐Phase, and Theoretical Studies.
Authors: Poineau Frederic , et al.  
Published: December 2016

AbstractIn view of the vitrification of high‐level nuclear waste, Tc2O7, known as a volatile compound during vitrification, is prepared by thermal oxidation of TcO2 under O2 (Pyrex tube, 450→25 °C, 3 h).
ChemInform Abstract: Deep‐Ultraviolet Transparent Cs2LiPO4 Exhibits an Unprecedented Second Harmonic Generation.
Authors: Shen Yaoguo , Yang Yi , Zhao Sangen , Zhao Bingqing , Lin Zheshuai , Ji Chengmin , Li Lina , Fu Ping , Hong Maochun , Luo Junhua 
Published: December 2016

AbstractPolycrystalline Cs2LiPO4 is prepared by solid state reaction of a stoichiometric mixture of LiOH, Cs2CO3, and NH4HPO4 (1.
ChemInform Abstract: Novel Metal Chalcogenide SnSSe as a High‐Capacity Anode for Sodium‐Ion Batteries.
Authors: Wang Xusheng , Chen Dong , Yang Zhanhai , Zhang Xiaohui , Wang Chao , Chen Jitao , Zhang Xinxiang , Xue Mianqi 
Published: December 2016

AbstractPolycrystalline SnSSe is prepared by solid state reaction of stoichiometric amounts of the elements (evacuated quartz ampoules, 400 °C, 50 h).
ChemInform Abstract: Benzo[c]carbazole Derivatives Produced by an Effective Diels—Alder Reaction: Synthesis and Structure—Activity‐Relationship for Surface Coating.
Authors: Feng Xue‐Qing , Zhang Fei , He Xiao‐Peng , Chen Guo‐Rong , Wu Xin‐Yan , Sha Feng 
Published: December 2016

AbstractHeteroatom‐fused benzocarbazole derivatives are prepared as effective surface‐coating materials against copper corrosion in an acidic medium.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Fluorinated Triazole and Isoxazole Derivatives by Electrochemical Fluorination.
Authors: Kuribayashi Shunsuke , Shida Naoki , Inagi Shinsuke , Fuchigami Toshio 
Published: December 2016

AbstractPartially fluorinated triazoles are prepared through anodic fluorination of alkynes possessing an arylthio group and subsequent Cu(I)‐catalyzed azide‐alkyne cycloaddition with benzyl azide.
ChemInform Abstract: Ruthenium‐Catalyzed Direct and Selective C—H Cyanation of N‐(Hetero)aryl‐7‐azaindoles.
Authors: Mishra Aniket , Vats Tripta Kumari , Deb Indubhusan 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThe cyanation occurs regioselectively at the least hindered ortho‐position of the aryl substituent.
ChemInform Abstract: Palladium‐Catalyzed External‐Oxidant‐Free Coupling Reactions Between Isoquinoline/Quinoline N‐Oxides with Olefins.
Authors: Guo Tao , Liu Yu , Zhao Yun‐Hui , Zhang Pan‐Ke , Han Shu‐Lei , Liu Hong‐Min 
Published: December 2016

AbstractA novel and straightforward way for the construction of 1‐alkenylisoquinolines and 2‐alkenylquinolines via palladium‐catalyzed coupling reaction between isoquinoline/quinoline N‐oxides with olefins is reported.
ChemInform Abstract: Zirconocene‐Mediated Carbonylative Coupling of Grignard Reagents.
Authors: Moss Melissa , Han Xinping , Ready Joseph M. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThe transmetalation of Grignard reagents with zirconocene dichloride under a CO atmosphere generates acyl zirconium(IV) complexes that are inaccessible with the Schwartz reagent, including those derived from secondary and tertiary alkyl and aryl Grignard reagents.
ChemInform Abstract: RhIII‐Catalyzed Hydroarylation of Internal Alkynes Through C—H Bond Activation.
Authors: Wang Cheng‐Qiang , Feng Chao , Loh Teck‐Peng 
Published: December 2016

AbstractRhIII‐catalyzed hydroarylation of internal alkynes through C—H bond activation is described herein by using N,N‐dimethylaminocarbonyl as a directing group without the need of an external oxidant.
ChemInform Abstract: Catalytic C(sp3)—H Arylation of Free Primary Amines with an exo Directing Group Generated in situ.
Authors: Xu Yan , Young Michael C. , Wang Chengpeng , Magness David M. , Dong Guangbin 
Published: December 2016

AbstractA range of aliphatic primary amines are site‐selectively arylated in the γ‐position using diaryl iodonium salts, and the products are isolated as the N‐benzoylated derivatives in moderate to high yields.
ChemInform Abstract: The Stereoselective Formation of β‐Lactams with Acyl Ketenes Generated from 5‐Acyl‐Meldrum′s Acids.
Authors: Zakaszewska Anna , Najda Ewelina , Makowiec Slawomir 
Published: December 2016

AbstractA new process for the stereoselective formation of 3‐acyl‐β‐lactams using 5‐[hydroxy‐(phenyl/1‐naphthylmethyl)methylene] ‐2,2‐dimethyl‐1,3‐dioxa‐4,6‐diones and chiral aldimines under pyrolytic conditions is developed.
ChemInform Abstract: Petasis Three‐Component Reaction Accelerated by Trifluoroacetic Acid: Synthesis of Indoline‐Derived Glycines.
Authors: Zhang Jing , Yun Fan , Xie Rui , Cheng Chunhui , Chen Guangyao , Li Jingxuan , Tang Pingwah , Yuan Qipeng 
Published: December 2016

AbstractTFA is an effective catalyst to accelerate Petasis reaction to prepare indoline derived arylglycines starting with glyoxylic acid, 5‐nitroindoline, and substituted boronic acid.
ChemInform Abstract: Catalytic Asymmetric [4 + 1] Annulation of Sulfur Ylides with Copper—Allenylidene Intermediates.
Authors: Wang Qiang , Li Tian‐Ren , Lu Liang‐Qiu , Li Miao‐Miao , Zhang Kai , Xiao Wen‐Jing 
Published: December 2016

AbstractCopper(II) triflate/(R,R)‐Pybox has been used as catalytic system in the synthesis of 1‐tosyl‐2‐acyl‐3‐ethynylindolins in high yields and excellent dia‐ and enantioselectivities form corresponding acylsulfur ylides and 4‐ethynyl‐1‐tosyl‐1,4‐dihydro‐2H‐benzo[d][1,3]oxazin‐2‐ones.
ChemInform Abstract: Acid‐Mediated N—H/α,β‐C(sp3)—H Trifunctionalization of Pyrrolidine: Intermolecular [3 + 2] Cycloaddition for the Construction of 2,3‐Dihydro‐1H‐pyrrolizine Derivatives.
Authors: Zheng Kai‐Lu , Shu Wen‐Ming , Ma Jun‐Rui , Wu Yan‐Dong , Wu An‐Xin 
Published: December 2016

AbstractA one‐pot, three‐component reaction of pyrrolidine with in‐situ‐generated azomethine ylides and acrylates efficiently gives 2,3‐dihydro‐1H‐pyrrolizines under mild conditions.
ChemInform Abstract: Construction of Isoxazolidines Through Formal [3 + 2] Cycloaddition Reactions of in situ Generated Nitrosocarbonyls with Donor—Acceptor Cyclopropanes: Synthesis of α‐Amino‐γ‐butyrolactones.
Authors: Varshnaya Rohit Kumar , Banerjee Prabal 
Published: December 2016

AbstractFunctionalized isoxazolidines are obtained through [3 + 2] cycloaddition reactions of donor‐acceptor cyclopropanes with in situ generated nitrosocarbonyl compounds in the presence of a Lewis acid.
ChemInform Abstract: An Environmentally Friendly Approach to Pyrrolo[1,2‐a]quinoxalines Using Oxygen as the Oxidant.
Authors: Wang Chao , Li Yun , Zhao Jianfei , Cheng Bin , Wang Huifei , Zhai Hongbin 
Published: December 2016

AbstractA green and practical method to construct pyrrolo[1,2‐a]quinoxalines is reported.
ChemInform Abstract: Sigmatropic Rearrangement of Vinyl Aziridines: Expedient Synthesis of Cyclic Sulfoximines from Chiral Sulfinimines.
Authors: Moragas Toni , Liffey Ryan M. , Regentova Dominika , Ward Jon‐Paul S. , Dutton Justine , Lewis William , Churcher Ian , Walton Lesley , Souto Jose A. , Stockman Robert A. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractA novel rearrangement of 2‐vinyl aziridine 2‐carboxylates to unusual chiral cyclic sulfoximines is described.
ChemInform Abstract: Indium(III) Chloride‐Catalyzed Facile Synthesis of Oxabicyclo[3.3.1]nonenes via (3,5)‐Oxonium‐ene Cyclization.
Authors: Singaram Kulathooran , Marimuthu Dhamodaran 
Published: December 2016

AbstractAdvantages of the introduced method are mild reaction conditions, shorter reaction times (4 to 5 hours), and convenient workup.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and X‐Ray Characterization of Alkali Metal 2‐Acyl‐1,1,3,3‐tetracyanopropenides.
Authors: Karpov Sergey V. , Grigor'ev Arthur A. , Kayukov Yakov S. , Karpova Irina V. , Nasakin Oleg E. , Tafeenko Victor A. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractLi, Na, Rb, and Cs salts are also prepared with yields <90% in the final step.
ChemInform Abstract: A Bioinspired Synthesis of (.+‐.)‐Rubrobramide, (.+‐.)‐Flavipucine, and (.+‐.)‐Isoflavipucine.
Authors: Mizutani Shoma , Komori Kenta , Taniguchi Tohru , Monde Kenji , Kuramochi Kouji , Tsubaki Kazunori 
Published: December 2016

AbstractA biomimetic synthesis of racemic samples of the naturally occurring lactams rubrobramide (I), flavipucine (II), and isoflavipucine (III) is developed.
ChemInform Abstract: Cyaneodimycin, a Bioactive Compound Isolated from the Culture of Streptomyces cyaneofuscatus Associated with Lichina confinis.
Authors: Parrot Delphine , Legrave Nathalie , Intertaglia Laurent , Rouaud Isabelle , Legembre Patrick , Grube Martin , Suzuki Marcelino T. , Tomasi Sophie 
Published: December 2016

AbstractTwo new compounds, cyaneodimycin (I) and cyaneomycin bearing a rare methacrylate residue, are isolated from cultures of the title bacterium associated with the marine lichen L.
ChemInform Abstract: Phase Transition and Negative Thermal Expansion in Orthorhombic Dy2W3O12.
Authors: Cao Weigang , Li Qiang , Lin Kun , Liu Zhanning , Deng Jinxia , Chen Jun , Xing Xianran 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThe title compound is prepared by repeated calcination of stoichiometric amounts of Dy2O3 and WO3 (1100 °C, 10 h) followed by quenching or slow cooling to 25 °C.
ChemInform Abstract: Transition from Superlithiophobicity to Superlithiophilicity of Garnet Solid‐State Electrolyte.
Authors: Wachsman Eric D. , et al.  
Published: December 2016

AbstractThe garnet‐type solid‐state electrolyte Li6.85La2.9Ca0.1Zr1.75 Nb0.25O12 is prepared by calcination of LiOH, La2O3, CaCO3, ZrO2, and Nb2O5 in air (900 °C, 10 h) followed by pelletizing and further annealing at 1050 °C (12 h).
ChemInform Abstract: Homogeneous Cobalt/Vanadium Complexes as Precursors for Functionalized Mixed Oxides in Visible‐Light‐Driven Water Oxidation.
Authors: Pavliuk Mariia V. , Mijangos Edgar , Makhankova Valeriya G. , Kokozay Vladimir N. , Pullen Sonja , Liu Jia , Zhu Jiefang , Styring Stenbjoern , Thapper Anders 
Published: December 2016

Abstract(NH4)2[Co(H2O)6]2 [V10O28]·4H2O (I) and (NH4)2 [Co(H2O)5(β‐HAla)]2 [V10O28]·4H2O (II) are used for the preparation of mixed oxides as catalysts for water oxidation.
ChemInform Abstract: The Indium Borate In19B34O74(OH)11 with T2 Supertetrahedra.
Authors: Vitzthum Daniela , Wurst Klaus , Prock Johannes , Brueggeller Peter , Huppertz Hubert 
Published: December 2016

AbstractPolycrystalline In19B34O74(OH)11 is prepared by hot pressing of stoichiometric amounts of In2O3 and H3BO3 (Au foil in multianvil press, 13 GPa within 12 h, 1150 °C, 6 min; cooling to 850 °C within 40 min; decompression within 21 h).
ChemInform Abstract: Giant Hollow Heterometallic Polyoxoniobates with Sodalite‐Type Lanthanide—Tungsten—Oxide Cages: Discrete Nanoclusters and Extended Frameworks.
Authors: Jin Lu , Li Xin‐Xiong , Qi Yan‐Jie , Niu Ping‐Ping , Zheng Shou‐Tian 
Published: December 2016

AbstractA series of Nb—W—Ln heterometallic polyoxometalates {Ln12W12O36(H2O)24 (Nb6O19)12} (Ln: Y, La, Sm, Eu, Yb) is prepared by e.g. hydrothermal reaction of K7HNb6O19, Na2WO4, Cu(OAc)2, SmCl3, trimesic acid, and en in a carbonate buffer at pH 10.5 (autoclave, 160 °C, 72 h, 70% yield).
ChemInform Abstract: Chemo‐ and Regio‐Selective Synthesis of Hexacyclic Indeno‐Fused Coumarins via Domino Diels—Alder Dimerization/Baeyer—Villiger Oxidation.
Authors: Chanda Tanmoy , Chowdhury Sushobhan , Koley Suvajit , Singh Maya Shankar 
Published: December 2016

AbstractTwo parallel chemoselective synthetic transformations using substituted indenones as a synthon in Diels—Alder reactions is reported.
ChemInform Abstract: Base‐Controlled [3 + 3] Cycloaddition of Isoquinoline N‐Oxides with Azaoxyallyl Cations.
Authors: An Yuanyuan , Xia Hongguang , Wu Jie 
Published: December 2016

AbstractOxadiazinoisoquinolinones are obtained in the presence of Na2CO3, while (isoquinolinoolinyloxy)acetamides are produced when Cs2CO3 is used as the base.
ChemInform Abstract: Manganese‐Catalyzed Carboacylations of Alkenes with Alkyl Iodides.
Authors: McMahon Caitlin M. , Renn Matthew S. , Alexanian Erik J. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractA carboacylation of iodoalkyl olefins with carbon monoxide provides 5‐ to 7‐membered cyclic compounds under mild reaction conditions.
ChemInform Abstract: Cyclic‐Protected Hexafluoroacetone as an Air‐Stable Liquid Reagent for Trifluoromethylations.
Authors: Negishi Kazuyuki , Aikawa Kohsuke , Mikami Koichi 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThe title reagent is synthesized from gaseous hexafluoroacetone and (L)‐methylproline on a gram scale.
ChemInform Abstract: Efficient Hydroarylation and Hydroalkenylation of Vinylarenes by Broensted Acid Catalysis.
Authors: Liu Muwen , Zhang Jinlong , Zhou Hui , Yang Huameng , Xia Chungu , Jiang Gaoxi 
Published: December 2016

AbstractBroensted acid Tf2NH catalyzes Friedel—Crafts type head‐to‐tail hydroalkenylation and hydroarylation of vinylarenes [(I), (III), (V), and (VII)] under mild reaction conditions providing a readily scalable, metal‐free, and practical access to bioactive trans‐1,3‐diaryl‐1‐butenes [(II), (IV), and (IX)] and cyclic analogues [(VI) and (VIII)] and 1,1‐diarylalkanes (XI), resp., in high regioselectivity.
ChemInform Abstract: Development of a Triazine‐Based tert‐Butylating Reagent, TriAT‐tBu.
Authors: Yamada Kohei , Hayakawa Naoko , Fujita Hikaru , Kitamura Masanori , Kunishima Munetaka 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThe reaction of alcohols and carboxylic acids with the new tert‐butylating reagent tris(tert‐butoxy)triazine in the presence of a catalytic amount of an acid provides the corresponding tert‐butyl ethers and esters, resp., in good to high yields.
ChemInform Abstract: Mild and Efficient Synthesis of Iodylarenes Using Oxone as Oxidant.
Authors: Soldatova Natalia , Postnikov Pavel , Troyan Anna A. , Yoshimura Akira , Yusubov Mekhman S. , Zhdankin Viktor V. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractAn efficient oxidation of iodoarenes to the corresponding iodylarenes is achieved without the need for any catalyst.
ChemInform Abstract: Palladium‐Catalyzed Suzuki—Miyaura Reaction of Fluorinated Vinyl Chloride: A New Approach for Synthesis α‐ and α,β‐Trifluoromethylstyrenes.
Authors: Li Yang , Zhao Bo , Dai Kun , Tu Dong‐Huai , Wang Bo , Wang Yao‐Yu , Liu Zhao‐Tie , Liu Zhong‐Wen , Lu Jian 
Published: December 2016

AbstractOptimized conditions including the phosphine ligand (PPC) allow the efficient synthesis of trifluoromethylstyrenes from fluorinated vinyl chlorides and arylboronic acids.
ChemInform Abstract: Highly Efficient Catalytic Formation of (Z)‐1,4‐But‐2‐ene Diols Using Water as a Nucleophile.
Authors: Guo Wusheng , Martinez‐Rodriguez Luis , Martin Eddy , Escudero‐Adan Eduardo C. , Kleij Arjan W. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractA highly stereoselective ring opening of vinyl‐substituted cyclic carbonates using water as a nucleophilic reagent gives (Z)‐but‐2‐ene‐1,4‐diols.
ChemInform Abstract: A Straightforward and Versatile Protocol for the Direct Conversion of Benzylic Azides to Ketones and Aldehydes.
Authors: Gonzalez‐Calderon Davir , Morales‐Reza Marco A. , Diaz‐Torres Eduardo , Fuentes‐Benites Aydee , Gonzalez‐Romero Carlos 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThe reaction of benzylic azides (I) and (III) with NaH leads to intermediate benzylideneamides, which react with water to afford aldehydes (II) and ketones (IV), respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: Ferrocene Catalyzed C—H Arylation of Arenes and Reaction Mechanism Study Using Cyclic Voltammetry.
Authors: Dixit Swati , Siddiqui Qamar Tabrez , Muneer Mohammad , Agarwal Neeraj 
Published: December 2016

AbstractFerrocene promotes the formation of aryl radicals from aryldiazonium salts.
ChemInform Abstract: Nickel‐Catalyzed Cross‐Electrophile Coupling with Organic Reductants in Non‐Amide Solvents.
Authors: Anka‐Lufford Lukiana L. , Huihui Kierra M. M. , Gower Nicholas J. , Ackerman Laura K. G. , Weix Daniel J. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractA high‐yielding cross‐electrophile coupling of aryl or hetaryl halides with functionalized alkyl halides is examined.
ChemInform Abstract: A ZnCl2‐Catalyzed Knoevenagel Condensation/1,5‐Hydride Shift/Cyclization Sequence: Synthesis of Novel Spiroisoxazol‐5‐one Tetrahydroquinolines.
Authors: Zhao Tuan , Zhang Huanrui , Cui Longchen , Wang Changxue , Qu Jingping , Wang Baomin 
Published: December 2016

AbstractA concise synthesis of novel spiroisoxazolone tetrahydroquinoline derivatives is developed by an efficient ZnCl2‐catalyzed stereoselective Knoevenagel condensation/1,5‐hydride shift/cyclization sequence.