bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Active‐Site Engineering Expands the Substrate Profile of the Basidiomycete l‐Tryptophan Decarboxylase CsTDC
Authors: Kalb Daniel , Gressler Julia , Hoffmeister Dirk 
Published: December 2015

AbstractAromatic l‐amino acid decarboxylases (AADCs) catalyze the release of CO2 from proteinogenic and non‐proteinogenic l‐amino acid substrates and are involved in pathways that biosynthesize neurotransmitters or bioactive natural products. In contrast to AADCs from animals and plants, fungal AADCs have received very little attention. Here, we report on the in vitro characterization of heterologously produced Ceriporiopsis subvermispora AADC, now referred to as CsTDC, which is the first characterized basidiomycete AADC. This study identified the enzyme as a decarboxylase that is strictly specific for l‐tryptophan and 5‐hydroxy‐l‐tryptophan. The tdc gene was subjected to saturation mutagenesis so as to vary the key active site residue, Gly351. Aliphatic amino acid residues, l‐serine, or l‐threonine at position 351 added l‐tyrosine and 3,4‐dihydroxy‐l‐phenylalanine (l‐DOPA) decarboxylase activity while retaining stereospecificity and l‐tryptophan decarboxylase activity.
Esterification of Free Fatty Acids Derived from Waste Cooking Oil with Octanol: Process Optimization and Kinetic Modeling
Authors: Chowdhury Avisha , Sarkar Debasish , Mitra Debarati 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe synthesis of lubricant‐grade ester using waste cooking oil (WCO) as the primary feedstock is characterized in detail and optimized. WCO was initially hydrolyzed using Candida rugosa lipase to convert triglycerides into free fatty acids (FFA). Subsequently, the FFA were esterified with octanol by a heterogeneous catalytic reaction in batch mode. Both the hydrolysis and esterification steps were optimized in terms of relevant process parameters, employing the well‐known response surface methodology. The final product was characterized by Fourier transform infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Moreover, a pseudo‐homogeneous, second‐order kinetic model was proposed and validated with respect to the transient conversion data for the esterification reaction under optimum operating conditions. The overall output of the present study is highly useful in the design and development of large‐scale industrial flow reactors to produce biolubricant components using a domestic waste material as feedstock.
ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of Laser‐Ablated Uranium and Thorium Atoms with H2Se: A Rare Example of Selenium Multiple Bonding.
Authors: Vent‐Schmidt Thomas , Andrews Lester , Thanthiriwatte K. Sahan , Dixon David A. , Riedel Sebastian 
Published: December 2015

AbstractH2ThSe (I) and H2USe (II) are obtained by the reaction of laser‐ablated U and Th with a ≈1:1:1 molar mixture of H2Se, HDSe, and D2Se under cryogenic conditions (CsI window as substrate, 10 K).
ChemInform Abstract: Thermoelectric Properties of Ba1.9Ca2.4Mg9.7Si7: A New Silicide Zintl Phase with the Zr2Fe12P7 Structure Type.
Authors: Silsby Kurt , Sui Fan , Ma Xiaowei , Kauzlarich Susan M. , Latturner Susan E. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractLarge crystals of Ba1.9Ca2.4Mg9.7Si7 and the compound Ba1.2Sr0.9Mg11.9Ge7 are prepared from the elements in Mg/Al flux (stainless steel crucibles, 950 °C for 10 h and 750 °C for 24 h).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Characterization of the Divalent Samarium Zintl‐Phases SmMg2Bi2 and SmMg2Sb2.
Authors: Ramirez D. , Gallagher A. , Baumbach R. , Siegrist T. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractSingle crystals of LnMg2Bi2 (Ln: Yb, Eu, Sm) and SmMg2Sb2 are prepared from elemental Ln in a reactive Mg/Bi or Mg/Sb flux (molar ratio of Mg:Bi(Sb):Ln = 25:5:1, 1000 °C, 20 h).
ChemInform Abstract: Polymorphism and Second Harmonic Generation in a Novel Diamond‐Like Semiconductor: Li2MnSnS4.
Authors: Aitken Jennifer A. , et al.  
Published: December 2015

AbstractSingle crystals of two modifications of the title compound are obtained from the solid state reaction of stoichiometric mixtures of Li2S, Mn, Sn, and sulfur (graphite crucible in a sealed silica tube, 800 °C, 30 h).
ChemInform Abstract: From WCl6 to WCl2: Properties of Intermediate Fe—W—Cl Phases.
Authors: Mos Agnieszka , Castro Cristina , Indris Sylvio , Stroebele Markus , Fink Reinhold F. , Meyer Hans‐Juergen 
Published: December 2015

AbstractOngoing reduction of WCl6 by elemental Fe intercalation successively results in the compounds FexWCl6, FeW2Cl10, Fe2W2Cl10, (Fe,W)1‐xCl2, and FeW6Cl14.
ChemInform Abstract: Single Cyanide‐Bridged Mo(W)/S/Cu Cluster‐Based Coordination Polymers: Reactant‐ and Stoichiometry‐Dependent Syntheses, Effective Photocatalytic Properties.
Authors: Zhang Jinfang , Wang Chao , Wang Yinlin , Chen Weitao , Cifuentes Marie P. , Humphrey Mark G. , Zhang Chi 
Published: December 2015

AbstractSingle cyanide‐bridged Mo(W)/S/Cu cluster‐based compounds are synthesized by varying the starting materials and their molar ratios, and characterized by single crystal XRD.
ChemInform Abstract: Copper‐Catalyzed Enantioselective Allylic Cross‐Coupling with Alkylboranes.
Authors: Hojoh Kentaro , Shido Yoshinori , Nagao Kazunori , Mori Seiji , Ohmiya Hirohisa , Sawamura Masaya 
Published: December 2015

AbstractAllyl chlorides undergo copper‐catalyzed SN2‐type enantioselective substitution reactions with alkylboranes in the presence of axially chiral bisphosphines.
ChemInform Abstract: Enantioselective Synthesis of Dialkylated α‐Hydroxy Carboxylic Acids Through Asymmetric Phase‐Transfer Catalysis.
Authors: Duan Shaobo , Li Sanliang , Ye Xinyi , Du Nuan‐Nuan , Tan Choon‐Hong , Jiang Zhiyong 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe enantioselective alkylation of 5H‐oxazol‐4‐ones in the presence of an amino acid‐derived urea catalyst (TLU) gives rise to desired 5‐dialkylated oxazolones such as (III) and (VI).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Annulated Anthracenes, Carbazoles, and Thiophenes Involving Bradsher‐Type Cyclodehydration or Cyclization—Reductive‐Dehydration Reactions.
Authors: Rafiq Settu Muhamad , Sivasakthikumaran Ramakrishnan , Karunakaran Jayachandran , Mohanakrishnan Arasambattu K. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractA conventional BF3·OEt2‐mediated Bradsher‐type cyclodehydration of 2‐arylmethyl benzaldehydes affords polycyclic aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds.
ChemInform Abstract: [2 + 2] Cycloadditions of Electron‐Poor Acetylenes to Endocyclic Enaminones: Ring‐Expansion Reactions.
Authors: Bezensek Jure , Prek Benjamin , Groselj Uros , Pockaj Marta , Svete Jurij , Stanovnik Branko 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThis reaction affords the corresponding ring‐expansion and michael addition products.
ChemInform Abstract: Ruthenium(II) Carbonyl Complexes Designed with Arsine and PNO/PNS Ligands as Catalysts for N‐Alkylation of Amines via Hydrogen Autotransfer Process.
Authors: Ramachandran Rangasamy , Prakash Govindan , Nirmala Muthukumaran , Viswanathamurthi Periasamy , Malecki Jan Grzegorz 
Published: December 2015

AbstractA series of Ru(II) carbonyl complexes bearing phosphine‐functionalized hydrazone/thiosemicarbazone as well as triphenylarsine ligands are synthesized and applied as catalysts in N‐alkylation reactions of amines, diamines and sulfonamides with benzyl alcohols.
ChemInform Abstract: DDQ‐Mediated Direct C(sp3)—H Cyanation of Benzyl Ethers and 1,3‐Diarylpropenes under Solvent‐ and Metal‐Free Conditions.
Authors: Kong Shanshan , Zhang Lingqiong , Dai Xiaoli , Tao Lianzhi , Xie Chunsong , Shi Lei , Wang Min 
Published: December 2015

AbstractA direct cyanation of benzyl ethers and 1,3‐diarylpropenes with Me3SiCN is performed under solvent‐ and metal‐free conditions.
ChemInform Abstract: The Selective Cross‐Coupling of Secondary Alkyl Zinc Reagents to Five‐Membered‐Ring Heterocycles Using Pd‐PEPPSI‐IHeptCl.
Authors: Atwater Bruce , Chandrasoma Nalin , Mitchell David , Rodriguez Michael J. , Pompeo Matthew , Froese Robert D. J. , Organ Michael G. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe title catalyst allows a selective alkylation at C‐2 or C‐3 of the heteroaromatic ring and thus renders possible an approach to complex new compounds required in medicinal and material science.
ChemInform Abstract: Nucleophilic Conjugate 1,5‐Addition of Gilman Reagents to (E)‐Hex‐2‐en‐4‐ynedioates: An Access to β(γ′)‐Substituted Muconates.
Authors: Tai Hung‐Che , Chavan Arjun S. , Chuang Shih‐Ching 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThis unusual nucleophilic addition reaction proceeds with excellent chemo‐ and regioselectivity.
ChemInform Abstract: Visible Light‐Induced Selective Hydrobromodifluoromethylation of Alkenes with Dibromodifluoromethane.
Authors: Lin Qing‐Yu , Xu Xiu‐Hua , Qing Feng‐Ling 
Published: December 2015

AbstractEosin Y is an efficient photocatalyst for the hydrobromodifluoromethylation of alkenes.
ChemInform Abstract: Aerobic Oxidative C—H/C—H Coupling of Azaaromatics with Indoles and Pyrroles in the Presence of TiO2 as a Photocatalyst.
Authors: Utepova I. A. , Trestsova M. A. , Chupakhin O. N. , Charushin V. N. , Rempel A. A. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractMono‐, di‐, and triazines are highly selective coupled with indoles or pyrroles using air oxygen/TiO2 as an effective photocatalytic oxidative system.
ChemInform Abstract: Chiral N‐(tert‐Butyl)‐N‐methylaniline Type Ligands: Synthesis and Application to Palladium‐Catalyzed Asymmetric Allylic Alkylation.
Authors: Mino Takashi , Asakawa Minato , Shima Yamato , Yamada Haruka , Yagishita Fumitoshi , Sakamoto Masami 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe allylic alkylation of malonates with allylic esters is performed in high yields and with very high enantiomeric excess.
ChemInform Abstract: Rhodium‐Catalyzed Tandem Addition—Cyclization of Alkynylimines.
Authors: Choi Kyoungmin , Joo Jung Min , Lee Chulbom 
Published: December 2015

AbstractAlkyne‐tethered N‐sulfinyl and N‐sulfonylimines react with organoboron and organozinc reagents via 1,2‐addition to the alkyne and exo‐selective cyclization, thus offering access to complex alkylidene‐substituted cyclobutyl and cyclopentyl amines.
ChemInform Abstract: Diastereoselective Synthesis of Polysubstituted Cyclopentanols and Cyclopentenes Containing Stereogenic Centers via Domino Michael/Cyclization Reaction.
Authors: Ahadi S. , Naghdiani Z. , Balalaie S. , Rominger F. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe reaction between malononitrile (II), β‐nitrostyrenes (III), (VI), and (IX), and phenacyl (I) as well as p‐bromophenacyl (V) bromides gives the corresponding cyclopentanones (IV) and (VII), while p‐methoxyphenacyl bromide (VIII) gives cyclopentenes (X).
ChemInform Abstract: Organocatalytic Asymmetric Tandem Nazarov Cyclization/Semipinacol Rearrangement: Rapid Construction of Chiral Spiro[4.4]nonane‐1,6‐diones.
Authors: Yang Bin‐Miao , Cai Pei‐Jun , Tu Yong‐Qiang , Yu Zhi‐Xiang , Chen Zhi‐Min , Wang Shuang‐Hu , Wang Shao‐Hua , Zhang Fu‐Min 
Published: December 2015

AbstractUp to four consecutive stereocenters are successfully constructed in excellent enantioselectivities.
ChemInform Abstract: Oxidative Coupling Between Methylarenes and Ammonia: A Direct Approach to Aromatic Primary Amides.
Authors: Zhao Zhenguang , Wang Tao , Yuan Lin , Hu Xu , Xiong Fei , Zhao Junfeng 
Published: December 2015

AbstractA FeCl3‐catalyzed direct oxidative amidation between methylarenes and aqueous NH3 using a TBHP/TBAI oxidation system is presented.
ChemInform Abstract: Ligand‐Controlled para‐Selective C—H Arylation of Monosubstituted Arenes.
Authors: Xu Hui , Shang Ming , Dai Hui‐Xiong , Yu Jin‐Quan 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe use of N‐heterocyclic components in the required catalytic system is investigated with a series of agents and leads finally to 3‐acetylpyridine or pyridine as the suitable ligand.
ChemInform Abstract: Toward Naphthocyclinones: Doubly Connected Octaketide Dimers with a Bicyclo[3.2.1]octadienone Core by Thiolate‐Mediated Cyclization.
Authors: Ando Yoshio , Hori Subaru , Fukazawa Takumi , Ohmori Ken , Suzuki Keisuke 
Published: December 2015

AbstractReaction of bisenone (I) under conditions A) produces the desired skeleton (III) via the active intermediate (II).
ChemInform Abstract: A Copper‐Catalyzed Formal [3 + 2]‐Cycloaddition for the Synthesis of All Different Aryl‐Substituted Furans and Thiophenes.
Authors: Ishikawa Shingo , Noda Yushi , Wada Masaru , Nishikata Takashi 
Published: December 2015

AbstractTetraarylfurans are highly efficiently obtained starting with a formal [3+2]‐cycloaddition of various widely available styrenes and bromo keto esters affording diaryl‐substituted dihydrofurans followed by oxidation to give diarylfurans and sequential arylations.
ChemInform Abstract: A Simple and Efficient Access to Naphtho[b]furans by Claisen Rearrangement/Cyclization of Bromonaphthyl 3‐Phenylallyl Ethers.
Authors: Wang Wei , Huang Jin , Zhou Rong , Jiang Zhi‐Jie , Fu Hai‐Yan , Zheng Xue‐Li , Chen Hua , Li Rui‐Xiang 
Published: December 2015

AbstractA transition‐metal‐free Claisen rearrangement/cyclization reaction is presented for the synthesis of naphthofuran derivatives from bromonaphthyl 3‐arylallyl ethers.
ChemInform Abstract: Regioselective Functionalization of Dibenzothiophenes Through Gold‐Catalyzed Intermolecular Alkyne Oxyarylation.
Authors: Barrett Matthew J. , Davies Paul W. , Grainger Richard S. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractAn efficient procedure is elaborated for the Au‐catalyzed synthesis of 4‐substituted dibenzothiophenes from S‐oxides (I) and alkynes (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 3‐Azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes by Insertion of Cyclopropylmagnesium Carbenoids into an Intramolecular C—H Bond Adjacent to a Nitrogen Atom.
Authors: Kimura Tsutomu , Wada Natsumi , Tsuru Takahiro , Sampei Taro , Satoh Tsuyoshi 
Published: December 2015

AbstractStarting from 1‐chlorocyclopropyl para‐tolylsulfoxides bearing an N,N‐disubstituted aminomethyl group the title reaction is performed with high yield.
ChemInform Abstract: Chemoselective Synthesis of 5‐Alkylamino‐1H‐pyrazole‐4‐carbaldehydes by Cesium‐ and Copper‐Mediated Amination.
Authors: Orrego‐Hernandez Jessica , Cobo Justo , Portilla Jaime 
Published: December 2015

AbstractNucleophilic substitution of primary alkylamines with activated pyridyl‐substituted pyrazole derivatives is mediated by the “cesium effect”.
ChemInform Abstract: Two‐Step Synthesis of Blue Luminescent (Pyrrol‐3‐yl)‐1H‐(aza)indazoles Based on a Three‐Component Coupling—Cyclocondensation Sequence.
Authors: Nordmann Jan , Eierhoff Svenja , Denissen Melanie , Mayer Bernhard , Mueller Thomas J. J. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractAlmost all title compounds display an intense blue emission upon excitation in the near UV with enormous Stokes shifts and considerable high fluorescence quantum yields.
ChemInform Abstract: Installation of the Imidazole Ring on Chiral Substrates via Allylic Substitution.
Authors: Kobayashi Yuichi , Kiyotsuka Yohei , Sugihara Yusuke , Wada Kyohei 
Published: December 2015

AbstractCopper reagents derived from imidazoles (I) undergo highly regioselective and stereoselective substitution reaction with optically active substrates (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Selectfluor—Bu4NI‐Mediated C(sp3)—H Oxidation in Aqueous Media: Synthesis of Δ2‐Isoxazolines from Oximes.
Authors: Shi Di , Qin Hai‐Tao , Zhu Chen , Liu Feng 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThis transition‐metal‐free approach generates Δ2‐isoxazolines from oximes by radical‐mediated C(sp3)—H oxidation.
ChemInform Abstract: Copper‐Catalyzed Cross‐Dehydrogenative‐Coupling (CDC) of Coumarins with Cyclic Ethers and Cycloalkane.
Authors: Wang Chenyang , Mi Xia , Li Qingrui , Li Yabo , Huang Mengmeng , Zhang Jianye , Wu Yusheng , Wu Yangjie 
Published: December 2015

Abstract4‐Methylcoumarins yield only trace amounts of product due to steric hindrance.
ChemInform Abstract: γ‐Carbon Activation Through N‐Heterocyclic Carbene/Broensted Acids Cooperative Catalysis: A Highly Enantioselective Route to δ‐Lactams.
Authors: Xiao Yonglong , Wang Jinxin , Xia Wenjing , Shu Shuangjie , Jiao Shenchao , Zhou Yu , Liu Hong 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe desired lactams are available with complete regioselectivity and generally excellent enantioselectivity.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Heterocycle‐Fused Pyridine N‐Oxides from Oximes and Diazo Compounds via RhIII‐Catalyzed C—H Activation and Annulation.
Authors: Sun Peng , Wu Youzhi , Yang Tie , Wu Xiaoming , Xu Jinyi , Lin Aijun , Yao Hequan 
Published: December 2015

AbstractA Rh(III)‐catalyzed tandem C—H activation and C—N bond formation reaction between oximes and diazo compounds for the synthesis of heterocycle‐fused pyridine N‐oxides is presented.
ChemInform Abstract: A Straightforward Approach Toward Multifunctionalized Pyridazines via Imination/Electrocyclization.
Authors: Komkov Alexander V. , Komendantova Anna S. , Menchikov Leonid G. , Chernoburova Elena I. , Volkova Yulia A. , Zavarzin Igor V. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe chlorovinyl aldehydes are efficiently prepared from ketones by Vilsmeier—Haack reaction.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 4‐(Dimethylamino)quinazoline via Direct Amination of Quinazolin‐4(3H)‐one Using N,N‐Dimethylformamide as a Nitrogen Source at Room Temperature.
Authors: Chen Xin , Yang Qin , Zhou Yirong , Deng Zhihong , Mao Xuechun , Peng Yiyuan 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe cost‐effective high‐yielding method tolerates a diverse range of 2‐aryl and 2‐hetaryl substituted quinazolin‐4(3H)‐ones, but no alkyl or unsubstituted analogues.
ChemInform Abstract: Regioselective Synthesis of 2‐Aryl‐4‐(arylethynyl)‐ and 2,4‐Bis(arylethynyl)pyrrolo[2,3‐d]pyrimidines.
Authors: Bucevicius Jonas , Tumkevicius Sigitas 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe approach is based on a comparative study of Sonogashira and Stille reactions of 2,4‐dichloro‐7‐methylpyrrolo[2,3‐d]pyrimidine with arylalkynes, (arylethynyl)tributylstannanes and aryltributylstannanes, respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Pyrimidine‐Fused Benzazepines from 5‐Allyl‐4,6‐dichloropyrimidines.
Authors: Acosta‐Quintero Lina M. , Jurado Jorge , Nogueras Manuel , Palma Alirio , Cobo Justo 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe new title benzazepines are synthesized by base‐promoted aromatic nucleophilic substitution of pyrimidines (I) with different N‐substituted anilines or indoline followed by acid‐promoted intramolecular Friedel—Crafts cyclization.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of a New Tetracyclic Ring System: Pyrrolotriazepinoquinazolinone Derivatives.
Authors: Foeldesi Tamas , Dancso Andras , Simig Gyula , Volk Balazs , Milen Matyas 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe title compounds are prepared by heating anthranilic acid derivatives (I) with triazepines (II) in glacial acetic acid.
ChemInform Abstract: Intramolecular Palladium‐Catalyzed Alkene Carboalkynylation.
Authors: Nicolai Stefano , Swallow Peter , Waser Jerome 
Published: December 2015

AbstractTriisopropylsilylethynyl bromide reacts with alkene‐tethered activated carbonyl compounds, thus allowing for the formation of five‐membered carbocycles in high yields and six‐membered carbocycles in moderate yields, albeit with low diastereoselectivities.
ChemInform Abstract: Diastereoselective [4 + 2] Cycloaddition Reaction of 1‐Neomenthyl‐1,2‐diphosphole: Facile Synthesis of P‐Chiral Cage Phosphines.
Authors: Zagidullin Almaz , Miluykov Vasili , Polyancev Fedor , Latypov Shamil , Sinyashin Oleg , Loennecke Peter , Hey‐Hawkins Evamarie 
Published: December 2015

Abstract1,7‐Diphosphanorbornene (III) is highly diastereoselectively obtained as individual enantiomer by reaction of the title diphosphole with maleic anhydride under mild reaction conditions from cheap and readily available starting materials.
ChemInform Abstract: An Umpolung Approach for the Chemoselective Arylation of Selenocysteine in Unprotected Peptides.
Authors: Cohen Daniel T. , Zhang Chi , Pentelute Bradley L. , Buchwald Stephen L. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractA new umpolung strategy for the bioconjugation of selenocysteine in unprotected peptides is reported.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Normorphans Through an Efficient Intramolecular Carbamoylation of Ketones.
Authors: Diaba Faiza , Montiel Juan A. , Serban Georgeta , Bonjoch Josep 
Published: December 2015

AbstractA novel intramolecular carbamoylation of amidocyclohexanones (I) is developed which proceeds via enamine formation followed by cyclization and concomitant cleavage of the trichloromethyl group.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Characterization of Discrete FeNi2‐xP Nanocrystals (0 < x < 2): Compositional Effects on Magnetic Properties.
Authors: Hitihami‐Mudiyanselage Asha , Arachchige Maheshika Palihawadana , Seda Takele , Lawes Gavin , Brock Stephanie L. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe title nanocrystals are synthesized by injection of Fe(CO)5 into a mixture of Ni(acac)2, trioctylphosphine, octylether, and oleylamine at 230 °C under Ar atmosphere, followed by heating at 350 °C for 10 h.
ChemInform Abstract: Surface Science Approaches for the Preparation of Alumina‐Supported Hydrotreating Catalysts
Authors: Bara Cedric , Devers Elodie , Digne Mathieu , Lamic‐Humblot Anne‐Felicie , Pirngruber Gerhard D. , Carrier Xavier 
Published: December 2015

AbstractReview: 158 refs.
ChemInform Abstract: Exploration of New Superconductors and Functional Materials, and Fabrication of Superconducting Tapes and Wires of Iron Pnictides
Authors: Hosono Hideo , Tanabe Keiichi , Takayama‐Muromachi Eiji , Kageyama Hiroshi , Yamanaka Shoji , Kumakura Hiroaki , Nohara Minoru , Hiramatsu Hidenori , Fujitsu Satoru 
Published: December 2015

AbstractReview: [highlights of a research project supported by the Japanese Government; 535 ref]
ChemInform Abstract: Chemistry of the Highly Stable Hindered Cobalt Sandwich Compound (η5‐Cp)Co(η4‐C4Ph4) and Its Derivatives
Authors: Kumar Dheeraj , Deb Mayukh , Singh Jatinder , Singh Nem , Keshav Karunesh , Elias Anil J. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractReview: synthesis, reactions and applications; 288 refs.
ChemInform Abstract: Nonbiaryl and Heterobiaryl Atropisomers: Molecular Templates with Promise for Atropselective Chemical Transformations
Authors: Kumarasamy Elango , Raghunathan Ramya , Sibi Mukund P. , Sivaguru J. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractReview: synthesis, characteristics, and applications of nonbiaryl atropisomers in syntetic transformations; 318 refs.
Do firms with more alliance experience outperform others with less? A three‐level sigmoid model and the moderating effects of diversification
Authors: Tseng Chiung‐Hui , Chen Shih‐Fen S. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractWhether firms with more alliance experience perform better than those with less and whether the alliance strategy interacts with diversification strategy to shape firm performance are two critical but underexplored questions. To address these queries, this study develops a three‐level sigmoid framework built upon a marginal analysis that contrasts alliance benefits and alliance costs, and considers the moderation of diversification that often closely works with the alliance in shaping firm performance. Empirical results obtained from firms in two alliance‐populated industries support first that the alliance experience‐performance relationship is S‐shaped in that the linkage is negative to alliance novices, positive to alliance experts, and negative again to alliance overusers; and second, that the shape of this sigmoid curve varies systematically between high‐ and low‐diversified firms. Copyright © 2015 ASAC. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.