bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Determining personality traits of racing game players using the open racing car simulator: toward believable virtual drivers
Authors: Possani‐Espinosa Andre , Gutierrez‐Garcia J. Octavio , Vargas Gordillo Isaac 
Published: May 2016

AbstractBelievable artificial opponents, for example, believable virtual drivers, are fundamental to engage players and make (car racing) video games more entertaining. This paper lays the foundations for the design of believable virtual drivers by proposing a methodology for profiling players using the open racing car simulator. Data collected from 125 players about their driving behaviors and personality traits give insights into how personality traits should model the behavior of believable virtual drivers. The data analysis was conducted using a correlation analysis and the J48 decision tree algorithm. Empirical evidence shows that goal‐oriented driving behaviors can be used to determine personality traits of players. In addition, this work also (i) gives preliminary insights into the relationship between the driving behavior and personality of racing game players and actual car drivers; and (ii) presents evidence of the relevance of gender as a predictor of personality traits of racing game players. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Clinical impact of increasing left ventricular pacing output in cardiac resynchronization therapy – the new optimization strategy
Authors: Ishibashi Kohei , Noda Takashi , Nakajima Ikutaro , Okamura Hideo , Kanzaki Hideaki , Kusano Kengo 
Published: May 2016

Key Clinical MessageWe report a patient who did not improve after standard optimization of atrioventricular and intraventricular pacing timing, but showed response to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) after increasing left ventricular (LV) pacing output. Increasing LV pacing output is one of the useful optimization methods for CRT nonresponder.
Soft tissue swelling in children: case report, differential diagnosis, and diagnostic delay
Authors: Schaefers Jacqueline , Vervloessem Dirk , De Roover Dominique , De Praeter Mania , van der Werff ten Bosch Jutte , van den Akker Machiel 
Published: May 2016

Key Clinical MessageA general practitioner faces regularly soft tissue swelling in otherwise healthy children. Delay in diagnosis of soft tissue malignancies is often due to asymptomatic nature and the unfamiliarity with the age‐dependent differential diagnosis. Hence, an accurate knowledge is important to prevent important delay in diagnosis of potential malignancies.
Supramolecular Gels by Design: Towards the Development of Topical Gels for Self‐Delivery Application
Authors: Parveen Rumana , Dastidar Parthasarathi 
Published: May 2016

AbstractFollowing a supramolecular synthon approach, simple salt formation has been employed to gain access to a series of supramolecular gelators derived from the well‐known non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drug (NSAID) ibuprofen. A well‐studied gel‐inducing supramolecular synthon, namely primary ammonium monocarboxylate (PAM), has been exploited to generate a series of PAM salts by reacting ibuprofen with various primary amines. Remarkably, all of the salts (S1–S7) thus synthesized proved to be good to moderate gelators of various polar and nonpolar solvents. Single‐crystal and powder X‐ray diffraction studies established the existence of the PAM synthons in the gel network, confirming the efficacy of the supramolecular synthon approach employed. Most importantly, the majority of the salts (S2, S3, S6, and S7) were capable of gelling methyl salicylate (MS), an important ingredient found in many commercial topical gels. In vitro experiments (MTT and PGE2 assays) revealed that all of the salts (except S3 and S7) were biocompatible (up to 0.5 mm concentration), and the most suited one, S6, displayed anti‐inflammatory ability as good as that of the parent drug ibuprofen. A topical gel of S6 with methyl salicylate and menthol was found to be suitable for delivering the gelator drug in a self‐delivery fashion in treating skin inflammation in mice. Histological studies, including immunohistology, were performed to further probe the role of the gelator drug S6 in treating inflammation. Cell imaging studies supported cellular uptake of the gelator drug in such biomedical application.
Hollow Gold Cages and Their Topological Relationship to Dual Fullerenes
Authors: Trombach Lukas , Rampino Sergio , Wang Lai‐Sheng , Schwerdtfeger Peter 
Published: May 2016

AbstractInvited for the cover of this issue is the group of Peter Schwerdtfgeger at Massey University in Auckland. The image depicts C60 and its golden dual Au32 against the background of Auckland's skyline. Read the full text of the article at 10.1002/chem.201601239.
ChemInform Abstract: Electrochemical Insertion of Alkali Metals in Transition Metal Monoxides.
Authors: VONDRAK J. , BLUDSKA J. , BELAN V. N. , LAZAREV V. B. , BOGATOV YU. E. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIt is demonstrated that Li can be electrochemically intercalated into ScO, TiO, and VO, but not into NbO.
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation of the Anhydrous Oxychlorides ZrOCl2 and HfOCl2 by Precipitation from the Gas Phase and a Study of Some of Their Properties.
Authors: DOMANOV V. P. , KIM U. Z. , BERDONOSOV S. S. , KOPYLOVA I. A. , LEBEDEV V. YA. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title compounds are prepared for the first time in the crystalline state by the reactions between MO2 (M: Zr, Hf) and SOCl2 in an O2/argon atmosphere in quartz tubes.
ChemInform Abstract: An Unexpected Ring‐Opening in the Reissert Reaction of 2,3‐Diphenylquinoxaline N‐Oxide.
Authors: NASIELSKI J. , HEILPORN S. , NASIELSKI‐HINKENS R. , TINANT B. , DECLERCQ J. P. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title ring‐opening product (V) (space group C2/c with Z = 8) is formed under classical Reissert conditions using KCN (III) as well as in the presence of Me3Si‐CN (VII).
ChemInform Abstract: One‐Pot C‐Arylmethylation of Active Methylene Compounds with Aromatic Aldehydes Induced by a Me3SiCl‐NaI‐MeCN Reagent.
Authors: SAKAI T. , MIYATA K. , TSUBOI S. , UTAKA M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractReaction of active methylene compounds with aromatic aldehydes under conditions A) afford the reduced condensation products.
ChemInform Abstract: The 213.8‐nm Photochemistry of Gaseous 1,3‐Butadiene and the Structure of Some C3H3 Radicals.
Authors: COLLIN G. J. , DESLAURIERS H. , DE MARE G. R. , POIRIER R. A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe photolysis of (I) is also studied in the presence of radical scavengers (O2, NO, DI) and collisional quenchers (such as Ar and SF6) over the pressure range 1‐500 torr.
ChemInform Abstract: Low‐Valent Titanium‐Induced Reductive Elimination: Synthesis of Optically Active Trienols.
Authors: SOLLADIE G. , HAMDOUCHI C. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe ethyl lactate (I) is converted into the protected trihydroxydienynes (II) which are reduced to form the isomeric trienes (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Convenient and Optimized Procedure for the Syntheses of Di‐ and Trialkoxycarbenium Tetrafluoroborates.
Authors: PINDUR U. , FLO C. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe ortho esters (I) are treated with hydrogen tetrafluoroborate (II) in diethyl ether to generate the di‐ (IIIa) ‐ (IIIc) or trialkoxycarbenium tetrafluoroborates (IIId).
ChemInform Abstract: Photolysis of 4,5‐Diazatetracyclo(6.2.1.1.3,6.02,7)dodeca‐4,9‐dienes: A Formal Homo‐Cope Rearrangement.
Authors: JOSHI U. , KOHMOTO S. , YAMAMOTO M. , YAMADA K. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractPhotolytic decomposition of the diazatetracyclododecadiene (Ia) results in the formation of the housanes (IIIa) and the cyclobutane (IVa).
ChemInform Abstract: A New Preparative Method of 4‐Hydroxybenzofuran‐2‐carboxylic Acid Derivatives.
Authors: YAMAGUCHI S. , YAMAMOTO K. , UEDA T. , MORIKAWA T. , KAWASE Y. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractDehydrogenation of the 4‐oxo‐4,5,6,7‐tetrahydrobenzofurans (IIIa) and (IIIb) gives optimal yields of the title compounds (V) and (VI) under the conditions A) and B), respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: Drug‐Induced Modifications of the Immune Response. Part 17. 2‐Benzoxazolecarboxamide Derivatives.
Authors: GEORGIEV V. ST. , KROPP P. L. , CARLSON R. P. , VAN INWEGEN R. G. , MACK R. A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe antiallergic activity of the title compounds, e.g. (III), (IV) and (VII) is evaluated in the passive cutaneous anaphylaxis assay.
ChemInform Abstract: Chromenes. Part 8. Addition versus Rearrangement in Silver Ion Assisted Solvolyses of Trihalogenocyclopropa(c)chromenes.
Authors: BROWN P. E. , CLEGG W. , ISLAM Q. , STEELE J. E. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe mechanism of the title reaction is studied for both the educts (III) by a range of reactions such as given in the scheme.
ChemInform Abstract: The Diels‐Alder Reaction of 2‐Ethenyl‐1,4‐benzodioxin: A New and Simple Synthesis of Bisaryl Ethers.
Authors: LEE T. V. , LEIGH A. J. , CHAPLEO C. B. 
Published: May 2016

Abstract2‐Vinyl‐1,4‐benzodioxin (I) undergoes cycloaddition reaction with maleic anhydride (II), dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (IV), the dialkyl azodicarboxylates (VII), and tetracyanoethylene (XI) to give the anhydride (III), the diesters (V), the tetrahydropyridazines (VIII), or the tetracyanotetrahydrodibenzodioxin (XII).
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation of β‐Ketomacrolactones and β‐Ketodiolides Using S‐tert.‐Butyl 3‐Oxobutanethioate and S‐tert.‐Butyl 4‐Diethylphosphono‐3‐oxobutanethioate.
Authors: BOOTH P. M. , BROUGHTON H. B. , FORD M. J. , FOX C. M. J. , LEY S. V. , SLAWIN A. M. Z. , WILLIAMS D. J. , WOODWARD P. R. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractMacrolides such as (IV), (V) are synthesized by cyclization of the condensation products (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Reactions, and X‐Ray Structures of the Functionalized Isocyanide Complexes (Fe2(μ‐CNC(O)SR)(μ‐CO)(CO)2(cp)2) (cp: η‐C5H5, R: Me or Et) and of Their Carbyne and Carbene Derivatives.
Authors: BUSETTO L. , CARLUCCI L. , ZANOTTI V. , ALBANO V. G. , BRAGA D. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe isocyanide‐bridged complexes (III) exist in solution as a mixture of cis and trans isomers, an X‐ray investigation of (IIIb) ( P21/n, Z=4) reveal the compound to have cis configuration in the solid state.
ChemInform Abstract: Complexes of Ligands Providing Endogenous Bridges. Part 8. Metal Complexes of Oxaazamacrocycles Derived from 1,5‐Diamino‐3‐pentanol; The X‐Ray Crystal Structure of a Free Macrocyclic Ligand.
Authors: BAILEY N. A. , FENTON D. E. , WINTER D. J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe ligands (III), prepared by an in situ NaBH4 reduction of the Schiff base precursors, react with a variety of metal salts to give complexes (IV) and (V) (yields 30 to 50%).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Electrochemical Properties of μ‐(2,5‐Bis(N,N‐bis(2′‐pyridylmethyl)aminomethyl)pyrazine)‐bis(chlorocopper(I# I)) Perchlorate.
Authors: OSHIO H. , TORIUMI K. , HAYASHI Y. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe octadentate ligand (IV) produces the complex (VI) which crystallizes in a green bis‐methanol‐solvated form (space group Pcab, Z=4) and a blue unsolvated form (P1, Z=1).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Cerebroside B1b with Antiulcerogenic Activity. Part 1. Synthesis of Ceramides with Optically Active α‐Hydroxypalmitic Acids.
Authors: KODATO S. , NAKAGAWA M. , NAKAYAMA K. , HINO T. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractCoupling of the erythro‐amine (VIII) with either the (R)‐acid (IX) or the (S)‐acid (XVI) is the key step in the synthesis of the ceramides (XII)/(XV) or (XVII)/(XVIII), respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of RuO4 with KrF2: A Clear‐Cut Method to Prepare Ruthenium Oxide Tetrafluoride.
Authors: MEUBLAT L. , LANCE M. , BOUGON R. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe fluorination of RuO4 at room temp. in HF is studied using F2 and KrF2 as fluorination agents.
ChemInform Abstract: Electrochemistry in Micellar Media. Dimerization of Electroreducible Amphiphilic Aromatic Ketones in Aqueous Media: A Stereochemical Approach.
Authors: MOUSTY C. , CHEMINAT B. , MOUSSET G. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe electrochemical reduction of the amphiphilic aromatic ketones (I) is performed at different pH‐values and in the presence or absence of surfactants.
ChemInform Abstract: Novel Synthesis and Regiospecific Cycloaddition Reactions of Perfluoro‐3‐methylbut‐1‐yne.
Authors: CHAMBERS R. D. , SHEPHERD T. , TAMURA M. , BRYCE M. R. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThermolysis of the perfluorodiisopropyltriazine (I) results in the quantitative formation of the perfluoromethylbutyne (II) which undergoes cycloaddition reaction with 2,3‐dimethylbuta‐1,3‐diene (V) to form the cyclobutene (VI) and the cyclohexa‐1,4‐diene (VII) with predominance of the former.
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Synthesis Using Chiral Acetals: Highly Stereoselective Reduction of Chiral α‐Keto β,γ‐Unsaturated Acetals and Its Application for the Syntheses of (R)‐(‐)‐ and (S)‐(+)‐3′‐Methoxy‐4′‐O‐methyljoubertiamine.
Authors: FUJIOKA H. , ANNOURA H. , MURANO K. , KITA Y. , TAMURA Y. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractReduction of the chiral α‐keto β,γ‐unsaturated acetal (II), obtained from 1‐methoxy‐4‐hydroxycyclohexene (I), with LiAlH4 in the presence of an additive, such as LiBr or MgBr2, leads to the selective formation of either the (R)‐allyl alcohol (III) or the (S)‐allyl alcohol (IV) depending on the nature of the additive.
ChemInform Abstract: 5‐Methoxy‐2,3,4,5‐tetramethylcyclopent‐2‐enone, a Synthetic Equivalent for 2,3,4,5‐Tetramethylcyclopentadienone: Application to the Synthesis of 1,2,3,4‐Tetramethylfulvene.
Authors: PANDO J. C. , MINTZ E. A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe tetramethylcyclopentenone anion (I) reacts with bromine to give the stereoisomeric bromides (II) which are substituted with potassium methoxide (III) in methanol to yield the methoxycyclopentenones (IV) with predominance of one stereoisomer.
ChemInform Abstract: ArF Excimer Laser‐Induced Selective Coupling of Cycloalkanes: Photochemical Reaction at the Absorption Edge.
Authors: OUCHI A. , YABE A. , INOUE Y. , DAINO Y. , HAKUSHI T. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIrradiation of the cycloalkanes (I) with an argon fluoride excimer laser in the liquid phase results in the formation of the bicycloalkyls (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Novel Regiospecific Aldol Addition of Nitroalkane Dianion.
Authors: TANAKA S. , KOHMOTO S. , YAMAMOTO M. , YAMADA K. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractDepending on the order of addition, nitroethane (I) is coupled with BuLi (II) regiospecifically, forming an α,α‐ or α,β‐dianion as the intermediate.
ChemInform Abstract: Intramolecular Reactions of Allyloxy Radicals.
Authors: JOHNS A. , MURPHY J. A. , SHERBURN M. S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAlkyloxy radicals, formed by cleavage of appropriate epoxides, e.g. (I) or (IX) (synthesis described), are cyclized to form tetrahydrofurans such as (II) + (III) or (XI).
ChemInform Abstract: Solid State Photodimerization of E‐1‐(3‐Methyl‐4‐nitroisoxazol‐5‐yl)‐2‐(2‐thienyl)ethene.
Authors: BARACCHI A. , CHIMICHI S. , DE SIO F. , POLO C. , SARTI‐FANTONI P. , TORROBA T. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractCondensation reaction of the dimethylnitroisoxazole (I) with thiophene‐2‐carbaldehyde (II) yields the alkene (III) which undergoes dimerization via (2 + 2)cycloaddition upon irradiation, producing the cyclobutane (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Some Observations on the Reactivity of β‐Amino Enones Towards Phenacylamine Hydrochloride.
Authors: ALBEROLA A. , ANDRES J. M. , GONZALEZ A. , PEDROSA R. , VICENTE M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe β‐amino enones (Ia) ‐ (Ic) react with phenacylamine hydrochloride (II) in methanol, producing the phenacylamino enones (IIIa) ‐ (IIIc), together with the acylpyrroles (IVa) ‐ (IVc) and (Va) ‐ (Vc).
ChemInform Abstract: Generation and Cycloadditions of 2‐(N‐Acylamino)‐1‐thia‐1,3‐dienes. Part 2. Rationalization of Reactivity Using an FMO Approach.
Authors: BARNISH I. T. , FISHWICK C. W. G. , HILL D. R. , SZANTAY C. JUN. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAcylation of the thioamide (I) leads to the title dienes which undergo regiospecific and stereoselective Diels‐Alder reactions with electron deficient and electron rich alkenes to give dihydrothiopyrans.
ChemInform Abstract: Serial Radical Cyclization of Branched Carbohydrates. Part 1. Simple Pyranoside Diquinanes.
Authors: DICKSON J. K. JUN. , TSANG R. , LLERA J. M. , FRASER‐REID B. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe methyl di‐O‐benzylidene‐α‐D‐mannopyranoside (I) is converted to the derivative (II) bearing a 2‐iodoethyl group at C2 and an axial vinyl and an equatorial cyanomethyl group at C3.
ChemInform Abstract: Base‐Catalyzed Rearrangement of Isoxazolinyl Heterocycles: Synthesis of Anellated Pyrimidines.
Authors: DONATI C. , JANOWSKI W. K. , PRAGER R. H. , TAYLOR M. R. , VILKINS L. M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe mechanism of the base‐catalyzed rearrangement of (I) is discussed involving opening of the isoxazolinone ring and subsequent formation of the corresponding β‐lactone.
ChemInform Abstract: Pyrimidines. Part 62. Rearrangement of 5‐Cyanouracils into 6‐Aminouracils by Reaction with Amines and Hydroxide Ions.
Authors: HIROTA K. , SAJIKI H. , KITADE Y. , MAKI Y. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractTreatment of the 5‐cyano‐1‐phenyluracil derivatives (I) with ammonia or alkylamines (II) leads to the formation of the 6‐amino‐5‐iminomethyluracils (III) via a ring cleavage/ring closure process.
ChemInform Abstract: Diversity of the C‐C Bond Formation in the Reaction of a 5‐Bromouracil Derivative with Carbanions.
Authors: HIROTA K. , SAJIKI H. , MAKI Y. , INOUE H. , UEDA T. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe bromodimethyluracil (I) is coupled with diethyl malonate (II) in the presence of sodium ethoxide to give the tetraester (III) or the diester (IV), depending on the reaction time.
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Synthesis of 2‐Substitued 3‐Aminocarbonylpropionic Acid.
Authors: NISHI T. , SAKURAI M. , SATO S. , KATAOKA M. , MORISAWA Y. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title compounds (VII) and (IX) are stereoselectively synthesized from the oxazolidinone (I).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 5‐(4‐Pyrazolyl and 4‐Isoxazolyl)‐1,3‐dihydro‐2H‐1,4‐benzodiazepin‐2‐ones.
Authors: KURIHARA T. , SASAKI J. , SANTO K. , NAKAMURA Y. , YONEDA R. , HARUSAWA S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe pyrazolylanthranil (I) reacts with phenylzinc chloride (II), generated from zinc chloride and phenyllithium, to give the anilinobenzoylpyrazole (III).
ChemInform Abstract: 2‐Methyl‐2‐tribromophosphazopropane.
Authors: MIROSHNICHENKO V. V. , KOIDAN G. N. , OLEINIK V. A. , MARCHENKO A. P. , PINCHUK A. M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractPhosphorus tribromide (I) is coupled with the N,N‐dibromoamine (II) to give the phosphorimidic tribromide (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Stereospecific Synthesis of S,S‐Statine and Its Congeners.
Authors: KLUTCHKO S. , O'BRIEN P. , HODGES J. C. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe α‐aminocarboxylic acid esters (I) are N‐acylated with ethyl malonyl chloride (II) and then cyclized to form the hydroxypyrrolinecarboxylates (IV) which are decarboxylated, yielding the keto lactams (V).
ChemInform Abstract: Heterocyclizations of Methyl 6‐Hydroxy‐2‐methoxy‐2‐hexenoates and ‐2‐heptenoates.
Authors: FAIVRE V. , LILA C. , SAROLI A. , DOUTHEAU A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAs part of a program concerned with the synthesis of viral neuraminidase inhibitors, the title reaction of the esters (II), (V), (IX) and (XIV) is carried out.
ChemInform Abstract: Stereoselective Methylations and Hydroxymethylations of 2,8‐Dioxabicyclo(3.2.1)octan‐3‐one Derivatives. Synthesis of Branched‐Chain Sugars.
Authors: WAGNER J. , VOGEL P. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe lithium enolate (II) of the racemic lactone (I) is alkylated with the halides (IIIa) and (IIIb) to produce the lactones (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Intramolecular Alkylations of Aromatic Compounds. Part 26. Synthesis of 3,4‐Dihydro‐1′‐methylspiro(naphthalene‐1(2H),2′‐piperdine).
Authors: REIMANN E. , SPECKBACHER J. 
Published: May 2016

Abstract1‐Tetralol (I) is chlorinated to give 1‐chlorotetralin (II) which reacts with potassium cyanide (III), producing 1‐cyanotetraline (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: Deuterium Isotope Fractionation within Protonated Water Clusters in the Gas Phase.
Authors: GRAUL S. T. , BRICKHOUSE M. D. , SQUIRES R. R. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe product distribution resulting from the collision‐induced dissociation of partially deuterated water cluster ions, (L2O)nL+ (L: H, D; n = 2‐4), is determined.
ChemInform Abstract: Diastereoselectivity in the Addition of Crotylmagnesium Bromide to Unsymmetrical Ketones.
Authors: SJOEHOLM R. E. + 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe anti diastereomers (IV) predominate in the title reaction with dialkyl ketones (I), whereas the syn diastereomers (VI) and (IX) are mainly formed with the alkyl aryl(heteroaryl) ketones (V), (VIII).
ChemInform Abstract: C‐H Bond Activation and the Hydride‐Mediated Ring‐Cleavage of Methylenecyclopropane by Rh(I).
Authors: JUN C.‐H. , LIM Y.‐G. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractA method for selective deuteration on the alkenyl group in (IV) is reported involving an intermediate with a metal‐bound alkenyl group.
ChemInform Abstract: Electron Donor‐Acceptor Compounds. Part 47. Vinylogous Cyanine‐Like Dications of Tetrakis(dimethylamino) Compounds.
Authors: ELBL‐WEISER K. , KRIEGER C. , STAAB H. A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe structure of the dication (II) involving two cyanine‐like π‐systems connected by single bonds is also assumed for the vinylogue derived from (I).
ChemInform Abstract: Reduction with Metal Borohydride‐Transition Metal Salt System. Part 2. Reduction of Benzyl Acetates to Hydrocarbons with Sodium Borohydride‐Nickel(II) Chloride.
Authors: HE Y. , PAN X. , ZHAO H. , WANG S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe benzylic acetates (I) are reductively deacetoxylated upon treatment with sodium borohydride and nickel dichloride to form the toluene derivatives (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Conversions of Ketones in the Ritter Reaction.
Authors: BORODAEV S. V. , SHIBAEVA N. V. , ZUBKOVA O. V. , KNYAZEV A. P. , LUK'YANOV S. M. , PYSHCHEV A. I. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractTreatment of aliphatic or araliphatic ketones with Ac2O in the presence of HClO4 generates highly reactive cations, which undergo smooth Ritter reaction with nitriles, such as benzonitrile (Ia) or acetonitrile (Ib), to afford various products depending on the work‐up conditions.
ChemInform Abstract: Simple Synthesis of γ‐Lactones from Olefinic Nitriles.
Authors: TIECCO M. , TINGOLI M. , TESTAFERRI L. , BARTOLI D. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe 4‐cyano‐1‐alkenes (I) undergo acid‐induced cyclization to form the γ‐lactones (II).
ChemInform Abstract: An Improved Synthesis of 3‐Arylthiophenes Using Phase‐Transfer Cocatalysts.
Authors: MARWAH P. , MARWAH A. K. , RAO G. S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe disodium 2‐phenylsuccinates (I) are heated with phosphorus(V) sulfide (II) in the presence of red phosphorus, 6 mol% triethylbenzylammonium chloride, and 18‐crown‐6 in o‐dichlorobenzene to produce the 3‐phenylthiophenes (III).
ChemInform Abstract: tert‐Butoxycarbonyl as Convenient Nitrogen Protection During Alkylation of 2‐Benzyl‐4,5‐dihydroimidazoles.
Authors: LE COZ S. , MANN A. , WERMUTH C.‐G. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe 2‐benzylimidazolines (I) are N‐protected with di‐tert‐butyl dicarbonate (II) and then selectively alkylated at the benzylic position with the bromoacetate (IV) or allyl bromide (VII) to produce the 3‐aryl‐3‐imidazolylpropionates (V) or the (phenylpropenyl)imidazoline (VIII).
ChemInform Abstract: Tilcotil Studies. Part 2. (4 + 2) Additions with Isothiazol‐3(2H)‐one 1,1‐Dioxide.
Authors: BURRI K. F. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title dioxides (I), (IV) and (XI) act as dienophiles in the (4 + 2)cycloadditions with the compounds (II), (V) and (XII).
ChemInform Abstract: Calix(4)arenes with Pyridine Pendant Groups. Regioselective Proximal Alkylation at the “Lower Rim”.
Authors: BOTTINO F. , GIUNTA L. , PAPPALARDO S. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractTreatment of the calix(4)arenes (I) with sodium hydride and a large excess of 2‐(chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride (II) produces the tetrakis((2‐pyridylmethyl)oxy)calix(4)arenes (III).