bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
ChemInform Abstract: Monotheophylline and Monotheophyllinato Complexes of Palladium(II) and Their Interactions with Nucleosides.
Authors: PNEUMATIKAKIS G. , YANNOPOULOS A. , MARKOPOULOS J. , ANGELOPOULOS C. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe 1:1 molar interaction of the tetrachloropalladate (III) with theophylline HL1 (II) results in the formation of the ionic theophylline derivative (I) or the dimeric theophylline derivative (IV) depending on the conditions.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of TiNF and Determination of Its Structure by Powder Diffraction Using Synchroton Radiation.
Authors: WUESTEFELD C. + , VOGT T. , LOECHNER U. + , STRAEHLE J. + , FUESS H. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title compound is prepared by ammonolysis of activated (via formation of a NH4Cl adduct and subsequent thermal decomposition) of (NH4)2TiF6.
ChemInform Abstract: Transition‐Metal Oxo and Nitrido Complexes. Part 9. Periodato and Tellurato Oxo‐ruthenium Complexes as Organic Oxidants. X‐Ray Crystal Structure of trans‐NaK5(RuO2(HIO6)2)·8 H2O.
Authors: EL‐HENDAWY A. M. , GRIFFITH W. P. , PIGGOTT B. , WILLIAMS D. J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractSimple methods to prepare the compounds (I), (II), and (III) in high yield are described.
ChemInform Abstract: Theoretical Investigation of the Anaerobic Reduction of Halogenated Alkanes by Cytochrome P‐450. Part 2. Vertical Electron Affinities of Chlorofluoromethanes as a Measure of Their Activity.
Authors: LUKE B. T. , LOEW G. H. , MCLEAN A. D. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractBy both ab initio and MNDO methods, for 14 chlorofluoromethanes such as CHnX4‐n (n = 0‐3; X: ‐F, ‐Cl) and CFnCl4‐n the vertical electron affinity (VEA; according to CY3X + e‐ → CY3X‐) is calculated.
ChemInform Abstract: Molecular Recognition Between Oligopeptides and Nucleic Acids: Influence of van der Waals Contacts in Determining the 3′‐Terminus of DNA Sequences Read by Monocationic Lexitropsins.
Authors: LEE M. , KROWICKI K. , HARTLEY J. A. , PON R. T. , LOWN J. W. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe binding specificity and dynamic properties of a "truncated" lexitropsin (Ia), which has one methylene group at the carbonyl terminus, and a "normal" lexitropsin (Ib), which has two methylene groups at the C‐terminus, to the self‐complementary decadeoxyribonucleotide (II) are deduced by high‐field 1H NMR studies.
ChemInform Abstract: Palladium‐Catalyzed Selective Hydrogenolysis of Alkenylcyclopropanes Having Two Electron Withdrawing Groups Using Ammonium Formates.
Authors: SHIMIZU I. , AIDA F. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe alkenylcyclopropanes (I) are cleaved with ammonium formate in the presence of Pd(0)‐catalyst to form the alkenes (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Competitive Cage Kinetics. Relative Rates of Complexation of Chlorine Atom by Various Arenes.
Authors: TANKO J. M. , ANDERSON F. E. III 
Published: May 2016

AbstractWhen the free‐radical chlorination of an alkane (I) (2,3‐dimethylbutane is studied as well) is conducted in an invert solvent at low concentration of (I) (0.05‐3.6 M), in addition to the expected monochloride (II), unexpectedly high yields of dichlorides (→ (III)) are produced and the plot of (II)/(III) vs.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Molecular Structure of (7)Circulene.
Authors: YAMAMOTO K. , HARADA T. , OKAMOTO Y. , CHIKAMATSU H. , NAKAZAKI M. , KAI Y. , NAKAO T. , TANAKA M. , HARADA S. , KASAI N. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title compound (IX) is synthesized as outlined in the scheme starting from the components (I), the preparation of which is described, and (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Characterization of a New Class of Flavylium Salts; a Facile Route to the 2‐(2‐Acetoxyphenyl)‐4‐methylidene‐4H‐1‐benzopyran Derivatives. X‐Ray Crystal Structure of 2‐(2‐Acetoxy‐5‐methylphenyl)‐4,6‐dimethyl‐1‐benzopyranylium Pentachlorostannate: Supporting Evidence of Chlorine Bridging in the Decachlorodistannate(2‐) Unit.
Authors: JOLIBOIS H. , THEOBALD F. , VEBREL J. , GUYETANT R. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractComplexes, e.g. (III), or flavylium salts such as (V) are obtained from the reaction of the acetates (I) with SnCl4.
ChemInform Abstract: 1,3‐Diamino‐6,7‐dimethoxyisoquinoline Derivatives as Potential α1‐Adrenoceptor Antagonists.
Authors: BORDNER J. , CAMPBELL S. F. , PALMER M. J. , TUTE M. S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe tolunitrile (I) reacts with the cyanamides (II) in the presence of LDA to give the diaminoisoquinolines (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Generation of Heterocyclic Quinone Methides from ortho‐Hydroxy Methyl Derivatives and a Study of Their Cycloaddition Reactions.
Authors: CHAUNCEY M. A. , GRUNDON M. F. , RUTHERFORD M. J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractDehydrogenation of the bicyclic enols (I) with DDQ gives the quinone methides (II) which undergo Diels‐Alder reaction with the dimethylbenzopyran (III) or isopropenyl acetate (VI) to yield the cycloadducts (IV) or (VII) and (VIII).
ChemInform Abstract: Benzocrown Derivatives as Ionophores for Alkali Cations. Part 2. Synthesis and Comparison of Urethane‐, Ether‐, and Ester‐Linked Bis‐Crown Compounds and Several “Crown‐Ring Free” Analogues.
Authors: TOKE L. , BITTER I. , AGAI B. , HELL Z. , LINDNER E. , TOTH K. , HORVATH M. , HARFOUCH S. , PUNGOR E. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe introduction of a NO2 group into the title compounds (I) and (IV) does not improve their K+ selectivities.
ChemInform Abstract: Tritylamine (Triphenylmethylamine) in Organic Synthesis. Part 1. The Synthesis of N‐(Triphenylmethyl)alkanimines, 1‐(Triphenylmethylamino)alkylphosphonic Esters, and 1‐Aminoalkylphosphonic Acids and Esters.
Authors: SOROKA M. , ZUGMUNT J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractCondensation reaction of tritylamine (I) with the aldehydes (II) yields the imines (III) which react with the phosphites (IV), giving the 1‐tritylaminoalkanephosphonic esters (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Halodemercuration Reactions of the 1,3‐Dimethyluracil and 1‐Methyluracil 5‐Substituted Mercurials.
Authors: SKULSKI L. , KUJAWA A. , KUJAWA T. M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe uracils (I) undergo direct mercuration to give the metalated compounds (III), which are effectively halo‐demercurated to form the bromouracils (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Transition‐Metal Phosphido Complexes. Part 17. Reactions of Silylphosphine Derivatives with (R3P)2PtCl2 (R: Et, Ph).
Authors: SCHAEFER H. + , BINDER D. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractHeating of the mono(disilylphosphido) substitution products of (I), obtained by equimolar reaction with the phosphide (II) at low temperature, results in the elimination of Me3SiCl and formation of the P2 complex (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Activation of a β‐Lactone by Oxidative Addition and the Structure of a Platina(IV)lactone.
Authors: AYE K.‐T. , COLPITTS D. , FERGUSON G. , PUDDEPHATT R. J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe Pt complexes (III) are obtained by the oxidative addition of the CH2‐O bond of (II) to (I).
ChemInform Abstract: Naturally Occurring Thienyl‐Substituted Spiroacetal Enol Ethers from Artemisia ludoviciana.
Authors: HOFER O. , WALLNOEFER B. + , WIDHALM M. , GREGER H. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIn addition to the already known compound (I), a hitherto unknown thienyl‐substituted spiroacetal enol ether (II) is isolated from subterranean parts of the title species.
ChemInform Abstract: Low Temperature Properties of the New Heusler Phase UInAu2: Magnetic to Non‐Magnetic Transition in (U,Y)InAu2 and (U,Th)InAu2.
Authors: BESNUS M. J. , BENAKKI M. , KAPPLER J. P. , LEHMANN P. , MEYER A. , PANISSOD P. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractUInAu2 is characterized as a localized‐moment antiferromagnet with Kondo‐type spin fluctuations.
ChemInform Abstract: Corrosion Resistance of Fe‐8 wt% Cu Sintered Products in Na2SO4
Authors: OTERO E. , PARDO A. , MERINO C. , LAGUNA M. 
Published: May 2016

Abstractis studied by dc electrochemical methods with emphasis on the influence of the preparation conditions such as mixing procedure of the metallic powders, sintering temp. and time, and the cooling rate.
ChemInform Abstract: Corrosion in Smoke, Hydrocarbon and SO2 Polluted Atmospheres. Part 3. The General Behavior of Zinc.
Authors: SKERRY B. S. , JOHNSON J. B. , WOOD G. C. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractWeight change, metallography, SEM/EDX, and AES analysis are used to study the influence of SO2, ethane, ethylene, acetylene, and smoke (and mixtures of them) on the corrosion of specimens of Zn foil exposed for up to 145 h to an air‐based environment with a relative humidity of 85% and a CO2 concentration of 5500 ppm.
ChemInform Abstract: Hydrogen Interaction with Ni(100): A Static Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy Study.
Authors: ZHU X.‐Y. , WHITE J. M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe adsorption of hydrogen on Ni(100) can be quantitatively followed by monitoring the static SIMS ratio Ni2H+/Ni+, which varies linearly with hydrogen coverage over a wide range.
ChemInform Abstract: C=C Double Bond Insertion in Catalytic C‐H Activation. Dehydrogenative Cross Coupling of Arenes with Olefins.
Authors: SASAKI K. , SAKAKURA T. , TOKUNAGA Y. , WADA K. , TANAKA M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractPhotochemical coupling of methyl acrylate (II) with benzene (I) in the presence of a Rh catalyst gives the esters (III) and (IV), together with biphenyl (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Electrochemical Adamantylation of Carbonyl Derivatives of Thiophene.
Authors: KOROTAEVA L. M. , RUBINSKAYA T. YA. , BOTNIKOV M. YA. , GUL'TYAI V. I. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractElectrolysis of mixtures of the thiophene derivatives (I) and the adamantyl bromide (II) and subsequent treatment with methyl iodide (III) give the 3‐adamantyldihydrothiophenes (IV) and the ring‐opened products (V).
ChemInform Abstract: 2‐Aza‐2,4‐cyclopentadienone. Existence and Reactivity.
Authors: GAVINA F. , COSTERO A. M. , ANDREU M. R. , CARDA M. , LUIS S. V. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractFrom maleimide (I) the polymeric precursor (III) is obtained which on heating liberates the instable title compound (IV) acting either as diene (with polymeric acetylene (V)) or as dienophile (with polymeric furan (VIII)).
ChemInform Abstract: A New Synthesis of 3‐Nitro‐4H‐pyran‐4‐ones from Acetylenic β‐Diketones.
Authors: MAREI M. G. , EL‐KHOLY I. E.‐S. , MISHRIKEY M. M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe preparation of title compounds of type (III) is of interest since nitro‐substituted 4H‐pyran‐4‐ones have been found to exhibit fungicidal, insecticidal and miticidal properties.
ChemInform Abstract: Syntheses of Macrocyclic Enzyme Models. Part 6. Preparation and Guest‐Binding Behavior of Octopus Cyclophanes.
Authors: MURAKAMI Y. , KIKUCHI J. , SUZUKI M. , MATSUURA T. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe octopus cyclophane (VII) is synthesized starting with the dialdehyde (I) via the intermediates (IV) and (VI).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Characterization, and X‐Ray Crystal Structure of a Donor‐Stabilized Bis(silylene)iron Complex.
Authors: UENO K. , TOBITA H. , SHIMOI M. , OGINO H. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIrradiation of the disilyl‐Fe complex (III) obtained as shown results in quantitative conversion to a mixture of diastereomers of the donor‐stabilized bis(silylene) complexes (IVa) and (IVb).
ChemInform Abstract: Association and Orientation of Copper(II) Tetra‐t‐butylphthalocyaninate in Multilayer Langmuir‐Blodgett Films as Determined by EPR Spectroscopy.
Authors: COOK M. J. , DUNN A. J. , GOLD A. A. , THOMSON A. J. , DANIEL M. F. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractESR spectra obtained at 20 or 25 K, optical spectra, and vapor‐phase osmometry show that Cu complex (I) is associated in dilute solutions in CH2Cl2 but unassociated in toluene.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Characterization, and X‐Ray Structure of the Ruthenium “Picnic‐Basket” Porphyrins.
Authors: COLLMAN J. P. , BRAUMAN J. I. , FITZGERALD J. P. , HAMPTON P. D. , NARUTA Y. , SPARAPANY J. W. , IBERS J. A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe new class of sterically protected porphyrins, the "picnic‐basket" porphyrins (I), are prepared in similar way as demonstrated for the example (Ia).
ChemInform Abstract: The Phases LiM(I)M′(IV)5F22 (M(I): K, Rb, Tl, NH4; M′(IV): Zr, Hf, Tb): A New Packing Mode of Archimedian Antiprisms M′X8.
Authors: AVIGNANT D. , CAIGNOL E. , COUSSEINS J. C. , MANSOURI I. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractTen of the twelve possible title compounds are prepared (not synthesized: LiTlTb5F22 and LiNH4Tb5F22) and their structures are determined by XRD.
ChemInform Abstract: Variation of Structure in Electroless Ni‐P Films with Phosphorus Content.
Authors: AGARWALA R. C. , RAY S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractA bath containing NiSO4, (NH4)2SO4, Na‐citrate and NaH2PO2 is used to prepare Ni‐P films having phosphorus contents ranging from 10.8‐23.4 at.%.
ChemInform Abstract: Contamination of Silicon Surfaces Exposed to CHF3 Plasmas. An XPS Study of the Film and the Film‐Surface Interface.
Authors: CARDINAUD C. , RHOUNNA A. , TURBAN G. , GROLLEAU B. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractExposure of Si surfaces to reactive ion etching (RIE) mode CHF3 plasmas leads to the deposition of a C and F containing polymeric film.
ChemInform Abstract: Magnetic Susceptibility Studies on Ternary Oxides of Copper(II)
Authors: SREEDHAR K. , GANGULY P. 
Published: May 2016

Abstractare performed in the range 14 to 300 K for Ln2CuO4 (Ln: lanthanoids and Bi), M2CuO3 (M: Ca, Sr), MCuO2 (M: Sr, Ba), Li2CuO2, MgCu2O3, Ba2Cu3O4Cl2, Sr2CuO2Cl2, Y2Cu2O5, and Y2BaCuO5.
ChemInform Abstract: The Influence of Guest‐Host Interactions on the Excited‐State Properties of Dioxorhenium(V) Ions in Intracrystalline Environments of Complex‐Layered Oxides.
Authors: NEWSHAM M. D. , GIANNELIS E. P. , PINNAVAIA T. J. , NOCERA D. G. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractExcited‐state properties of dioxorhenium(V) ions such as (I) and (II) exhibit a pronounced dependence on the interlayer environments of layered silicate clays and layered double hydroxides.
ChemInform Abstract: Stereochemical Rigidity of the Square‐Pyramidal W(CO)5 Moiety During 1,2‐ and 1,3‐Metallotropic Shifts in Sulfur Ligand Complexes.
Authors: ABEL E. W. , MOSS I. , ORRELL K. G. , QURESHI K. B. , SIK V. , STEPHENSON D. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractNMR studies of the complexes (I) show no evidence of carbonyl scrambling.
ChemInform Abstract: Effect of Ion Pairing on Bond Order and Charge Localization in Alkyl Phosphorothioates.
Authors: BARANIAK J. , FREY P. A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractMeasurements of the 18O‐induced isotope shifts of 31P NMR signals for cyclohexyl‐, tetramethyl‐ and tetrabutylammonium salts of ethylphosphorothioate show that in D2O a P‐O bond order of 1.5 exists consistent with the structural formulation (I).
ChemInform Abstract: Photochemical and Thermal Transformations of O‐Alkyl S‐Phthalyl‐β‐alanyl Xanthates.
Authors: DARJI R. R. , SHAH A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title compounds (III) are obtained from N‐phthalyl‐β‐alanyl chloride (I) and the potassium O‐alkyl xanthates (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Organoboranes for Synthesis. Part 11. Preparation of Alkyl Bromides in the Dark Reaction of Bromine with Organoboranes. Exceptional Reactivity Toward Radical Bromination of the α‐Hydrogen Trialkylboranes.
Authors: BROWN H. C. , LANE C. F. , DE LUE N. R. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe reaction of the three isomeric tributylboranes (IIIa)‐(IIIc) with bromine in the dark is investigated under various conditions.
ChemInform Abstract: A Stereocontrolled Access to Vicinal Difluoroalkanes.
Authors: HAMATANI T. , MATSUBARA S. , MATSUDA H. , SCHLOSSER M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAn expedient method for the preparation of diastereomerically pure vicinal difluoroalkanes (IV) involves a ring opening of an oxirane, e.g. (II) obtained from the Z‐dodecene (I), by addition of HF and subsequent treatment of the resulting fluorohydrine with diethylaminosulfur trifluoride (→ meso‐(IV)).
ChemInform Abstract: Improved Synthesis of Tricyclo(5.2.1.04,10)decane‐2,5,8‐trione by a Pauson‐Khand Intramolecular Bis‐Annulation.
Authors: ALMANSA C. , CARCELLER E. , GARCIA M. L. , TORRENTS A. , SERRATOSA F. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe bicyclic lactol (I) is cleaved upon reaction with ethynylmagnesium bromide (II) to yield the hydroxyalkynylcyclopentenol (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Biological Activity of Substituted Benzimidazole‐5‐carboxamides.
Authors: MOKRUSHINA G. A. , KOTOVSKAYA S. K. , IL'ENKO V. I. , PLATONOV V. G. , GARAGULYA A. D. , FATSEVICH T. A. , YURCHENKO G. A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe hydrazinobenzimidazolecarboxamides (V), prepared from the acid chlorides (I) via the amides (III), are transformed into the hydrazones (VII) and (IX).
ChemInform Abstract: Selective Formation of Five‐Membered Heterocyclic Products by Anodic Oxidation of Alkyl Isothiocyanates (RNCS) in Dichloromethane and Their Thermal Isomerization and Decomposition.
Authors: BECKER J. Y. , YATZIV S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAnodic oxidation of the alkyl isothiocyanates (I) in dichloromethane yields the dithiazolidine‐3‐ones (II) and the thiadiazolidine‐3‐thiones (IIIa) and (IIIb).
ChemInform Abstract: A Practical Route Towards α,β‐Unsaturated δ‐Lactones Based on a (3 + 3) Strategy. Synthesis of (‐)‐Argentilactone.
Authors: CARRETERO J. C. , GHOSEZ L. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe 3‐(phenylsulfonyl)orthopropionate (I) is lithiated and then treated with the oxiranes (II), forming the phenylsulfonylpyranone derivatives (III) which undergo elimination of phenylsulfinic acid to yield the dihydropyranones (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Flavanoids. Part 7. A Novel Photosynthesis of 3‐α‐Hydroxybenzylflavones from 3‐Arylideneflavanones.
Authors: DHANDE V. P. , THAKWANI P. , MARATHE K. G. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIn the presence of air or oxygen, UV irradiation of the E configurated 3‐arylideneflavanones (I), using a quartz filter, causes autoxidation to produce the 3‐aroylflavones (II), whereas UV irradiation of (I) in the presence of iodoform and oxygen of air, using a pyrex filter, generates the 3‐α‐hydroxybenzylflavones (III).
ChemInform Abstract: The First Examples of Unsymmetrically Substituted Anhydro Dimers of Salicylaldehyde.
Authors: JONES P. R. , LANGEN M. E. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe dimer (I), derived from salicylaldehyde (IV), is treated with cupric nitrate (II) in acetic anhydride to produce a mixture of the mononitrated isomers (IIIa) and (IIIb) and the dinitro derivatives (IIIc) and (IIId).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Pyrido(2,3‐b)quinoxaline Derivatives.
Authors: GLUSHKOV R. G. , DRONOVA L. N. , ELINA A. S. , MUSATOVA I. S. , POROKHOVAYA M. V. , SOLOV'EVA N. P. , CHISTYAKOV V. V. , SHEINKER YU. N. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractStarting with the chloroquinoxalinecarboxylic acid (I), the indolizinoquinoxalines (VII) and (VIII) and the pyrroloquinoxalines (X) and (XII) are prepared as shown in the reaction scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of a (5.3)Furanoisoxazolophane and Its Transformation into 16‐Membered Macrolides.
Authors: HEINZE I. , EBERBACH W. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe (propargyloxymethyl)nitrobutyloxymethylfuran (I) is converted to the nitrile oxide (III) which undergoes intramolecular 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition reaction, yielding the furanoisoxazolophane (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Reactions of the Super Acid HGeCl3 with Aromatic Compounds. Part 6. Reaction of Trichlorogermane with Anisole and 1,4‐Dimethoxybenzene.
Authors: KOLESNIKOV S. P. , POVAROV S. L. , NEFEDOV O. M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractReaction of anisole (I) with excess trichlorogermane (II) gives the tris(trichlorogermyl)cyclohexane (III) which is coupled with methylmagnesium bromide (IV), producing the tris(trimethylgermyl) compound (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Polymeric and Monomeric Forms of Metalphosphinates.
Authors: BETZ P. , BINO A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractDiphenylphosphinic acid reacts with Mn(ClO4)2·6 H2O in a solvent mixture of DMF/DMSO/acetone/NaOMe to yield long colorless needles of the polymeric compounds (I) and large colorless prisms of the monomeric complex (IIa).
ChemInform Abstract: Hydrogenation of the η5‐Fluorenyl Ligand During the Acetylation of η5‐Fluorenyltricarbonylmanganese.
Authors: LOBANOVA I. A. , BATSANOV A. S. , ZDANOVICH V. I. , STRUCHKOV YU. T. , KOLOBOVA N. E. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractFriedel‐Crafts acetylation of fluorenyltricarbonylmanganese (I) gives the 2‐acetyl derivative (III), together with minor amounts of the dihydro compound (IV), 2‐acetylfluorene (V), and fluorenone (VI).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Characterization of Ru(II) and Ru(III) Complexes of Diphenylphosphinoacetic Acid and Their Interaction with Small Molecules.
Authors: TAQUI KHAN M. M. , NAZEERUDDIN MD. K. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe Ru(II) and Ru(III) complexes (I)‐(VII) are obtained by 2:1 and 3:1 molar reaction of the title ligand with RuCl2(PPh3)3 in refluxing acetone, with RuCl2(DMSO)4 in refluxing ethanol, with RuCl3(AsPh3)2 in refluxing acetone and with RuCl3·3 H2O in methanol, respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: Luminescence from a Novel Mixed‐Valence Dirhodium Fluorophosphine Complex.
Authors: DULEBOHN J. I. , WARD D. L. , NOCERA D. G. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe complex (III), in which a bidentate fluorophosphine ligand stabilizes Rh in two different oxidation states, Rh(II) and Rh(0), is synthesized (no yield given) as shown and characterized by an X‐ray analysis (space group P212121, Z=4) and its electronic absorption spectrum.
ChemInform Abstract: A Kinetic Investigation on the Oxidation of Platinum(II) Complexes by Hexachloroiridate(IV). Role of Steric Hindrance.
Authors: PELOSO A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe results of the title investigation of the complexes (I)‐(III) are consistent with a redox mechanism involving a five‐coordinate Pt(II) intermediate and two successive one‐electron‐transfer steps.
ChemInform Abstract: The Chemistry of Terpenes. Part 27. The Halogenation of (+)‐Thujone and of (‐)‐Carvotanacetone, and the Stereochemistry and Mechanism of Formation of “Tribromothujone”.
Authors: COCKER W. , SHANNON P. V. R. , DOWSETT M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe known bromination of thujone (I) with Br2 gives a racemic tribromide, whose gross structure and precise stereochemistry (II) are determined.
ChemInform Abstract: Medicinal Plants of Southern Africa. Part 2. Synthesis of 1,3‐Bis‐(4‐methoxyphenyl)penta‐1,4‐diene, a Stereoisomer of Dimethylhinokiresinol, and Its 4‐Monomethoxy Analogue.
Authors: AMEER F. , DREWES S. E. , DREWES M. W. , ROOS G. H. P. , WATSON M. C. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe E stereochemistry of the title compounds (IV) is confirmed by 1H NMR analysis.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthetic Studies on Antitumor Antibiotic, Bleomycin. Part 23. Synthetic Models for the Transition Metal Binding Site of Bleomycin. Remarkable Improvement of Dioxygen Activating Capability.
Authors: KITTAKA A. , SUGANO Y. , OTSUKA M. , OHNO M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractModel compounds for the metal binding site of bleomycin with a CH2‐CO‐NH2 group ((IX), PYML‐3) or a tert‐butyl group ((XII), PYML‐4) as steric environmental factors are synthesized as outlined in the scheme from the readily available precursors (I) or (X).
ChemInform Abstract: Surface Electrochemistry of the Anodic N2 Generation Reaction at Pt and Au, and the Discovery of Cathodic N2 Evolution.
Authors: ROSCOE S. G. , CONWAY B. E. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe kinetics of anodic decomposition of N3‐ in aqueous NaN3 or NaOH/NaN3 solutions are studied with emphasis on the role of competitive adsorption of N3‐ in relation to the state of oxidation of Pt and Au anode surfaces.
ChemInform Abstract: Electronic Structure and Bonding in Halide‐ and Alkoxide‐Supported Tetranuclear Molybdenum Clusters.
Authors: BURSTEN B. E. , CHISHOLM M. H. , CLARK D. L. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe bonding within square, rectangular, and butterfly tetranuclear Mo clusters Mo12+ 4, supported in varying degrees by μ3‐X, μ2‐X and terminal X ligands (X: ‐Cl, ‐OH) has been examined by nonempirical Fenske‐Hall MO calculations.
ChemInform Abstract: Distorted Triple‐Diamond Structure of 3,3‐Bis(carboxymethyl)glutaric Acid (“Methanetetraacetic Acid”).
Authors: ERMER O. , ELING A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title compound (I) (space group I41/a with Z=4) forms diamond‐like networks which are held together by pairs of hydrogen bonds.