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ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Crystal Structures, Magnetic Properties, and Lattice Dynamics of Ba2XCu(OH)[V2O7] with X: Cl, Br.
Authors: Sun Kewen , Litvinchuk Alexander P. , Tapp Joshua , Moeller Angela 
Published: May 2016

AbstractSingle crystals of the new title compounds are hydrothermally synthesized from aqueous mixtures of NH4VO3 dissolved in concentrated NH4OH, CuX2 (X: Cl, Br), Ba(OAc)2, and LiX (autoclave, pH 8—10, 220 °C, 2—4 d, 25 and 55% yield for X: Cl and Br, resp.).
ChemInform Abstract: Enantioselective Synthesis of 2‐Amino‐3‐nitrile‐chromenes Catalyzed by Cinchona Alkaloids: A Remarkable Additive Effect.
Authors: Zheng Yuan‐Qin , Luan Chun‐Feng , Wang Zhi‐Jing , Yao Yong‐Qi , Shi Zhi‐Chuan , Li Xue‐Feng , Zhao Zhi‐Gang , Chen Feng 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAn efficient methodology to form 2‐amino‐3‐nitrile chromenes, compounds with significant antitumor activity, from readily available functionalized chalcones and malononitrile is developed.
ChemInform Abstract: Phosphoric Acid Catalyzed Asymmetric 1,6‐Conjugate Addition of Thioacetic Acid to para‐Quinone Methides.
Authors: Dong Nan , Zhang Zhi‐Pei , Xue Xiao‐Song , Li Xin , Cheng Jin‐Pei 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe addition of water is crucial for the stereocontrol of the title process providing sulfur containing products in high yields with moderate to high enantioselectivities.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Chiral Tertiary Boronic Esters by Oxime‐Directed Catalytic Asymmetric Hydroboration.
Authors: Shoba Veronika M. , Thacker Nathan C. , Bochat Andrew J. , Takacs James M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractUnsaturated substrates bearing an acetone derived oxime functionality are excellent substrates for directed asymmetric hydroboration to give tertiary organoborates with high levels of enantioselectivities which are converted into the corresponding optically active alcohols.
ChemInform Abstract: Ring Opening of DA‐Cyclopropanes with Electron Rich Arene/Heteroarene: Synthesis of 2‐(2,2‐Diarylethyl)malonates.
Authors: Talukdar Ranadeep , Saha Amrita , Tiwari Deo Prakash , Ghorai Manas K. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractCyclopropanedicarboxylates (I) undergo regioselective ring opening with 1,3,5‐trimethoxybenzene (II) and N‐methylindoles (IV) in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst to give the corresponding title compounds in high yields.
ChemInform Abstract: Enantioselective Cyclopropanation with α‐Alkyl‐α‐diazoesters Catalyzed by Chiral Oxazaborolidinium Ion: Total Synthesis of (+)‐Hamavellone B.
Authors: Shim Su Yong , Kim Jae Yeon , Nam Miso , Hwang Geum‐Sook , Ryu Do Hyun 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe cyclopropanation of α‐ or α,β‐substituted acroleins with α‐alkyl‐α‐diazoesters provides cyclopropanes with two quarternary stereogenic centres with generally complete trans‐diastereoselectivity and excellent enantioselectivity.
ChemInform Abstract: Catalytic Aerobic Photo‐Oxidation of a Methyl Group on a Heterocycle to Produce an Aldehyde via Homolytic C—I Bond Cleavage Caused by Irradiation with Visible Light.
Authors: Nagasawa Y. , Tachikawa Y. , Yamaguchi E. , Tada N. , Miura T. , Itoh A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThis novel metal‐free synthesis of benzothiazole‐2‐carboxaldehyde uses molecular oxygen as the terminal oxidant and tolerates various functional groups.
ChemInform Abstract: Direct Hydrogenation of Biobased Carboxylic Acids Mediated by a Nitrogen‐Centered Tridentate Phosphine Ligand.
Authors: Deng Li , Kang Bin , Englert Ulli , Klankermayer Juergen , Palkovits Regina 
Published: May 2016

AbstractNine biogenic acids are hydrogenated under formation of alcohols, lactones or esters in high yields.
ChemInform Abstract: Copper‐Catalyzed Selective ortho‐Arylations of 2‐Naphthol and Phenol Derivatives with Diaryliodonium Salts.
Authors: Qian Xiaofei , Han Jianwei , Wang Limin 
Published: May 2016

AbstractA regioselective arylation of 2‐naphthols and phenols using diaryliodonium(III) salts gives biaryls bearing hydroxyl groups in moderate to good yields.
ChemInform Abstract: Copper Catalyzed Direct Aerobic Double‐Oxidative Cross‐Dehydrogenative Coupling of Imidazoheterocycles with Aryl Acetaldehydes: An Articulate Approach for Dicarbonylation at C‐3 Position.
Authors: Shakoor S. M. Abdul , Agarwal Devesh S. , Kumar Anil , Sakhuja Rajeev 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAcetaldehyde and propionaldehyde do not give the corresponding products.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Chiral α‐Hydroxy Acids via Palladium‐Catalyzed C(sp3)—H Alkylation of Lactic Acid.
Authors: Chen Kai , Li Xin , Zhang Shuo‐Qing , Shi Bing‐Feng 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title alkylation is assisted by 8‐aminoquinoline as an auxiliary and the products are obtained with only a slight racemization.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Exocyclic Trisubstituted Alkenes via Nickel‐Catalyzed Kumada‐Type Cross‐Coupling Reaction of gem‐ Difluoroalkenes with Di‐Grignard Reagents.
Authors: Dai Wenpeng , Zhang Xuxue , Zhang Juan , Lin Yingyin , Cao Song 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title reaction provides access to a wide range of arylmethylenecyclopentanes and ‐hexanes in good yield, under mild conditions and short reaction times.
ChemInform Abstract: Efficient Synthesis of Chiral Trisubstituted 1,2‐Allenyl Ketones by Catalytic Asymmetric Conjugate Addition of Malonic Esters to Enynes.
Authors: Yao Qian , Liao Yuting , Lin Lili , Lin Xiaobin , Ji Jie , Liu Xiaohua , Feng Xiaoming 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe conjugate addition of malonic esters to enynes in the presence of a scandium(III)/N,N‐dioxide complex yields a range of trisubstituted allenyl ketones with good diastereomeric ratios and excellent e.e.‐values.
ChemInform Abstract: A New Chiral Fe(III)—Salen Grafted Mesoporous Catalyst for Enantioselective Asymmetric Ring Opening of Racemic Epoxides at Room Temperature under Solvent‐Free Conditions.
Authors: Roy Susmita , Bhanja Piyali , Safikul Islam Sk. , Bhaumik Asim , Manirul Islam Sk. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe new catalyst shows excellent catalytic efficiency as well as excellent regio‐ and enantioselectivity.
ChemInform Abstract: Nickel‐Catalyzed Suzuki—Miyaura Coupling of Amides.
Authors: Weires Nicholas A. , Baker Emma L. , Garg Neil K. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe first nickel‐catalyzed Suzuki—Miyaura coupling of amides is reported, which proceeds by an uncommon cleavage of the amide C—N bond after N‐tert‐butoxycarbonyl activation.
ChemInform Abstract: N‐Heterocyclic‐Carbene‐Catalyzed Regioselective Oxidative Ring‐Opening of Epoxides with Aromatic Aldehydes: A Facile Entry to α‐Acyloxyketones.
Authors: Reddi Rambabu N. , Gontala Arjun , Prasad Pragati K. , Sudalai Arumugam 
Published: May 2016

Abstract2‐Substituted as well as 2,3‐disubstituted epoxides containing aryl, hetaryl, or alkyl groups are transformed with aryl or hetaryl aldehydes according to the title reaction.
ChemInform Abstract: Aqueous Compatible Protocol to Both Alkyl and Aryl Thioamide Synthesis.
Authors: Wei Jianpeng , Li Yiming , Jiang Xuefeng 
Published: May 2016

AbstractA broad range of functionalized aryl, hetaryl, and alkyl aldehydes react with N‐substituted or N,N‐disubstituted formamides and sodium sulfide to form the corresponding thioamides in moderate to high yields.
ChemInform Abstract: Use of Trifluoromethyl Groups for Catalytic Benzylation and Alkylation with Subsequent Hydrodefluorination.
Authors: Zhu Jiangtao , Perez Manuel , Caputo Christopher B. , Stephan Douglas W. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAryl and alkyl CF3 groups are converted into CH2‐aryl fragments upon treatment with arenes in the presence of the reagents/catalyst combination under conditions A).
ChemInform Abstract: Z‐Stereoselective Aza‐Peterson Olefinations with Bis(trimethylsilane) Reagents and Sulfinyl Imines.
Authors: Das Manas , O'Shea Donal F. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractVarious aryl substituted bis(trimethylsilane) reagents react with aryl substituted N‐tert‐butylsulfinyl imines to form olefins in high yields and with very high (Z)‐selectivity.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Spiro Ketals, Orthoesters, and Orthocarbonates by CpRu‐Catalyzed Decomposition of α‐Diazo‐β‐ketoesters.
Authors: Tortoreto Cecilia , Achard Thierry , Egger Leo , Guenee Laure , Lacour Jerome 
Published: May 2016

AbstractA large range of cyclic carbonyl compounds, including steroid derivatives, are converted to the title products following a mild and efficient protocol.
ChemInform Abstract: Substituent‐Controlled Selective Synthesis of Spirooxindoles and Oxazolyloxindoles via Two Tandem Reactions.
Authors: Liu Yun , Xue Jijun , Sun Zhou , Liu Dongxue , Xing Yacheng , Li Ying 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe chemoselectivity of the tandem processes is based on the N‐substituent of the α‐haloamide substrates which efficiently react in an operationally simple manner with various methyleneindolinones.
ChemInform Abstract: Facile Synthesis of Aza‐Spirocyclopropanyl Oxindoles by the Reaction of 3‐(2‐Bromoethyl)‐indole with 2,3‐Dimethylimidazole‐1‐sulfonyl Azide Triflate.
Authors: Shen Mei‐Hua , Xu Ke , Sun Chu‐Han , Xu Hua‐Dong 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe generated reactive intermediate is trapped with methanol, ethanol or primary amines, thus providing the corresponding aza‐spirooxindole sulfonates or sulphonamides, respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: Catalytic Asymmetric Chemoselective 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloadditions of an Azomethine Ylide with Isatin‐Derived Imines: Diastereo‐ and Enantioselective Construction of a Spiro[imidazolidine‐2,3′‐oxindole] Framework.
Authors: Wang Yue‐Ming , Zhang Hong‐Hao , Li Can , Fan Tao , Shi Feng 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title reaction is a one‐pot multicomponent reaction and catalyzed by a chiral phosphoric acid.
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Synthesis of Spiropyrazolones by Sequential Organo‐ and Silver Catalysis.
Authors: Hack Daniel , Duerr Alexander B. , Deckers Kristina , Chauhan Pankaj , Seling Nico , Ruebenach Lukas , Mertens Lucas , Raabe Gerhard , Schoenebeck Franziska , Enders Dieter 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAn asymmetric Michael addition and a formal Conia‐ene reaction give rise to a stereoselective one‐pot synthesis of spiropyrazolones.
ChemInform Abstract: Diastereoselective Synthesis of 3,4‐Benzomorphan Derivatives via Tandem [5 + 1]/Hemiaminalization of (2‐Aminoaryl)divinyl Ketones.
Authors: Li Yifei , Feng Chengjie , Shi Hui , Xu Xianxiu 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe single step metal‐free title reaction between (2‐aminoaryl)divinyl ketones and nitromethane as well as other nucleophilic active methylene compounds tolerates various functional groups.
ChemInform Abstract: Copper‐Catalyzed Synthesis of 2,3‐Disubstituted Indoles from ortho‐Haloanilines and β‐Keto Esters/β‐Diketone.
Authors: Liu Xiao‐Guang , Li Zi‐Hao , Xie Jian‐Wei , Liu Ping , Zhang Jie , Dai Bin 
Published: May 2016

Abstract2‐Bromoanilines are also efficient substrates for this reaction, though they are less reactive than 2‐iodoanilines and give slightly lower yields.
ChemInform Abstract: Platform for Ring‐Fluorinated Benzoheterole Derivatives: Palladium‐Catalyzed Regioselective 1,1‐Difluoroallylation and Heck Cyclization.
Authors: Fujita Takeshi , Sugiyama Kazuki , Sanada Shohei , Ichitsuka Tomohiro , Ichikawa Junji 
Published: May 2016

AbstractConditions for the title reaction between 2‐bromophenols or 2‐bromo‐N‐sulfonylanilines with 3‐bromo‐3,3‐difluoropropene for the efficient formation of ring‐difluorinated dihydrobenzofuran or indoline derivatives, respectively, are elaborated.
ChemInform Abstract: Pd(II)‐Catalyzed Asymmetric Addition of Arylboronic Acids to Isatin‐Derived Ketimines.
Authors: He Qun , Wu Liang , Kou Xuezhen , Butt Nicholas , Yang Guoqiang , Zhang Wanbin 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe method tolerates functionalized isatin‐derived ketimines as well as various aryl and hetaryl boronic acids, and provides 2‐oxindoles with a chiral α‐tertiary amino group in often very high yields and with very high enantiomeric purity.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Antibacterial and Antiinflammatory Activity of Bis(indolyl)methanes.
Authors: Sarva Santhisudha , Harinath Jayaprakash Soora , Sthanikam Siva Prasad , Ethiraj Selvarajan , Vaithiyalingam Mohanasrinivasan , Cirandur Suresh Reddy 
Published: May 2016

AbstractA series of bioactive bis(indolyl)methanes (III) is formed by a one‐pot green reaction of indole with substituted aldehydes under microwave irradiation and solvent‐free conditions.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of 6‐Aryl‐5‐iodobenzo[e]pyrido[1,2‐a]indoles by 6‐endo‐dig Iodocyclization.
Authors: Jung Youngeun , Kim Ikyon 
Published: May 2016

AbstractFurther functionalizations of the products via Suzuki or Sonogashira couplings are described.
ChemInform Abstract: Visible‐Light/Photoredox‐Mediated sp3 C—H Functionalization and Coupling of Secondary Amines with Vinyl Azides in Flow Microreactors
Authors: Tiwari Dharmendra Kumar , Maurya Ram Awatar , Nanubolu Jagadeesh Babu 
Published: May 2016

Abstractas an efficient route to structurally diverse imidazole derivatives
ChemInform Abstract: New Synthetic Strategy for Chiral 2‐Oxazolidinones Derivatives via Rhodium‐Catalyzed Asymmetric Hydrogenation.
Authors: Wang Qingli , Tan Xuefeng , Zhu Ziyue , Dong Xiu‐Qin , Zhang Xumu 
Published: May 2016

AbstractCyclic enamido esters undergo asymmetric hydrogenation in the presence of the optically active rhodium catalyst (RCT) to form 2‐oxazolidinones in excellent yields with good enantioselectivities.
ChemInform Abstract: Metal Free Amination of 2‐Chloroazoles in Aqueous Medium.
Authors: Uday Kumar R. , Reddy K. Harsha Vardhan , Anil Kumar B. S. P. , Satish G. , Reddy V. Prakash , Nageswar Y. V. D. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThis facile protocol allows the synthesis of 2‐aminoazoles under catalyst‐, ligand‐, and base‐free conditions at room temperature.
ChemInform Abstract: One‐Pot Synthesis of 1,4‐Disubstituted 1,2,3‐Triazoles from Nitrobenzenes
Authors: Zhao Fen , Chen Zhen , Xie Kai , Yang Rui , Jiang Yu‐Bo 
Published: May 2016

Abstractand terminal alkynes through a four‐step sequence under mild reaction conditions
ChemInform Abstract: Catalytic Asymmetric Conjugate Addition of Isocyanoacetate to (Z)‐3‐Substituted‐2‐(4‐pyridyl)‐acrylonitrile, a Reactive Class of Michael Acceptor.
Authors: Del Fiandra Claudia , Moccia Maria , Cerulli Valentina , Adamo Mauro F. A. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title reaction is catalyzed by a cinchona‐derived quaternary ammonium salt and, after base promoted cyclization, gives functionalized cycloimines as single diastereomers with excellent optical purity.
ChemInform Abstract: Combining Organocatalysis with Central‐to‐Axial Chirality Conversion: Atroposelective Hantzsch‐Type Synthesis of 4‐Arylpyridines.
Authors: Quinonero Ophelie , Jean Marion , Vanthuyne Nicolas , Roussel Christian , Bonne Damien , Constantieux Thierry , Bressy Cyril , Bugaut Xavier , Rodriguez Jean 
Published: May 2016

AbstractOrganocatalytic enantioselective Michael addition provides 4‐aryl‐1,4‐dihydropyridines.
ChemInform Abstract: Silver‐Catalyzed Oxidative Decarboxylation of Difluoroacetates: Efficient Access to C—CF2 Bond Formation.
Authors: Wan Wen , Ma Guobin , Li Jialiang , Chen Yunrong , Hu Qingyang , Li Minjie , Jiang Haizhen , Deng Hongmei , Hao Jian 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe difluoromethylene radical is generated in the title reaction and it reacts with isocyanides to form the C—CF2 bond under mild reaction conditions.
ChemInform Abstract: Rh(III)‐Catalyzed [4 + 2] Annulation of Indoles with Diazo Compounds: Access to Pyrimido[1,6‐a]indole‐1(2H)‐ones.
Authors: Chen Xun , Hu Xinwei , Bai Siyi , Deng Yuanfu , Jiang Huanfeng , Zeng Wei 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe method tolerates a broad range of indoles and diazo compounds and is applicable to the corresponding transformation of pyrroles to 2H‐pyrrolo[1,2‐c]pyrimidin‐1‐ones.
ChemInform Abstract: A Catalyst‐ and Solvent‐Free Multicomponent Synthesis of 7‐Azagramine Analogues via a Mannich Type Reaction
Authors: Dongare Sakharam B. , Chavan Hemant V. , Bhale Pravin S. , Mule Yoginath B. , Kotmale Amol S. , Bandgar Babasaheb P. 
Published: May 2016

Abstractstarting from azaindole, various aromatic aldehydes, and heterocyclic amines
ChemInform Abstract: Transition‐Metal‐Free Synthesis of Nitrogen Containing Heterocycles with Fully Substituted N‐Fused Pyrrole Rings.
Authors: Bakshi Debanjan , Singh Anand 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe mild, metal‐free [3 + 2] dipolar cycloaddition reaction of allenoates with ylides deriving from pyridine, quinoline or isoquinoline derivatives provides a diverse range of the title products in high yields.
ChemInform Abstract: Copper‐Catalyzed C—H Ethoxycarbonyldifluoromethylation of Imidazoheterocycles.
Authors: Mishra Subhajit , Mondal Pallab , Ghosh Monoranjan , Mondal Susmita , Hajra Alakananda 
Published: May 2016

AbstractImidazopyridines, imidazothiazoles and benzoimidazothiazoles are regioselectively ethoxycarbonyldifluoromethylated in an efficient manner.
ChemInform Abstract: Reduction of N‐Nitrosaminoquinolinediones with LiAlH4 — an Easy Path to New Tricyclic Benzoxadiazocines.
Authors: Klasek Antonin , Lycka Antonin , Kremen Filip , Ruzicka Ales , Rouchal Michal 
Published: May 2016

AbstractBenzoxadiazocinone derivatives (IV) are synthesized in three steps starting from amines (I) by two alternative routes.
ChemInform Abstract: A Chiral Building Block for the Stereocontrolled Installation of the 1,3‐Diol Motif.
Authors: Bredenkamp Angela , Zhu Zhi‐Bin , Kirsch Stefan F. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractNew enantiopure building blocks (I) and (II) for direct installation of the 1,3‐diol motif are presented.
ChemInform Abstract: Base Mediated Direct C—H Amination for Pyrimidines Synthesis from Amidines and Cinnamaldehydes Using Oxygen as Green Oxidants.
Authors: Guo Wei 
Published: May 2016

AbstractA facile and straightforward approach for the synthesis of polysubstituted pyrimidine derivatives via metal‐free direct amination of cinnamaldehyde derivatives with amidines is developed using molecular oxygen as green oxidant.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Quinazolinones from O‐Aminobenzamides and Benzyl Amines under Metal‐Free Conditions.
Authors: Qi Xin‐Xin , Song Zhen‐Zhen , Gong Jin‐Long , Fang Zheng‐Yu , Wu Xiao‐Feng 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAn environmentally friendly methodology for the formation of quinazolinones (III) is developed using H2O2 as green oxidant under both metal and solvent‐free conditions.
ChemInform Abstract: A One Pot, Two‐Step Synthesis of 5‐Arylpyrrolo[2,3‐d]pyrimidines and Screening of Their Preliminary Antibacterial Properties.
Authors: Saikia Lakhinath , Roudragouda P. , Thakur Ashim J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe method involves the Michael type addition of various nitrostyrenes to pyrimidinone (I) and the subsequent reductive cyclization of the adduct utilizing the strong reducing nature of an alkaline Na2S2O4 solution combined with fact that the alkaline medium favors the Michael type addition.
ChemInform Abstract: Silaborative Carbocyclizations of 1,7‐Enynes. Diastereoselective Preparation of Chromane Derivatives.
Authors: Xiao You‐Cai , Moberg Christina 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title reaction od terminal 1,7‐enynes delivers cyclohexane derivatives, particularly chromanes, bearing a boron‐functionalized exocyclic double bond in addition to a silylmethylene functionality.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of P‐Stereogenic Secondary Phosphine Oxides Using α‐d‐Glucosamine as a Chiral Precursor.
Authors: Copey Laurent , Jean‐Gerard Ludivine , Andrioletti Bruno , Framery Eric 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe stereoselective nucleophilic attack of organometallics to phosphinate (I) gives access to the corresponding enantioenriched secondary phosphine oxides.
ChemInform Abstract: Bromophosphoalkoxylation of Olefins with Organic Phosphates, Cyclic Ethers and NBS.
Authors: Sohail Muhammad , Peng Chang , Ning Siyang , Zhang Yixin , Khan Muhammad , Zhao Zongbao K. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe title reaction proceeds highly regio‐ and diastereoselective.
ChemInform Abstract: DCDMH‐Promoted Synthesis of Thiophosphates by Coupling of H‐Phosphonates with Thiols.
Authors: Bi Xiaojing , Li Junchen , Meng Fanhua , Wang Hongmei , Xiao Junhua 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAside the thiophosphates, the corresponding disulfides are often formed as by‐product.
ChemInform Abstract: Rapid Access to New Thiazepinyl and Oxazepinyl Phosphonates Through a Green Pudovik Reaction.
Authors: Saha Debasmita , Kaur Tanpreet , Singh Neetu , Singh Udai P. , Sharma Anuj 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe microwave‐assisted, catalyst and solvent‐free reaction can be scaled up.
ChemInform Abstract: Catalytic and Atom‐Economic Intermolecular Amidoselenenylation of Alkenes.
Authors: Tang E. , Wang Weilin , Zhao Yinjiao , Zhang Meng , Dai Xin 
Published: May 2016

AbstractA broad range of alkenes, such as 1‐substituted, 1,1‐disubstituted as well as (E)‐ and (Z)‐1,2‐disubstituted olefins, including cyclic derivatives, react with N‐(phenylseleno)phthalimide to form amidoselenides in generally high yields and with high regio‐ and diastereoselectivities.
ChemInform Abstract: Tetraphenylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate/1,1,1,3,3,3‐Hexafluoroisopropanol (Ph4PBF4/HFIP) Effecting Epoxide‐Initiated Cation—Olefin Polycyclizations.
Authors: Tian Yan , Xu Xin , Zhang Lin , Qu Jin 
Published: May 2016

AbstractMetal‐ and catalyst‐free di‐, tri‐ and tetracyclization reactions with a broad functional group tolerance providing polycyclic terpenoids are described.
ChemInform Abstract: Paeonenoides D and E: Two New Nortriterpenoids from Paeonia lactiflora and Their Inhibitory Activities on NO Production.
Authors: Fu Qiang , Qiu Lu , Yuan Hai‐Mei , Yu Tian , Zou Liang 
Published: May 2016

AbstractTwo new nortriterpenoids, paeonenoides D (Ia) and E (Ib), are isolated from the roots of Paeonia lactiflora.
ChemInform Abstract: Four New Pregnane Steroids from Aglaia abbreviata and Their Cytotoxic Activities.
Authors: Zhang Feng , Zhu Yu , Li Qin , Cen Juan 
Published: May 2016

AbstractFour pregnane steroids, aglaiasterol A (Ia), B (Ib), C (Ic), and D (II), are isolated from ethanol extract of stems of Aglaia abbreviata.
ChemInform Abstract: Three New Prenylflavonol Glycosides from Heat‐Processed Epimedium koreanum
Authors: Li Jin‐Yu , Li Hong‐Mei , Liu Dan , Gao Ling‐Huan , Li Rong‐Tao 
Published: May 2016

Abstractisolation and structure elucidation of new prepylflavonol glycosides such as epimedkoreside A (I)
ChemInform Abstract: Codonopiloneolignanin A, a Polycyclic Neolignan with a New Carbon Skeleton from the Roots of Codonopsis pilosula
Authors: Jiang Yue‐Ping , Guo Qing‐Lan , Liu Yu‐Feng , Shi Jian‐Gong 
Published: May 2016

Abstractisolation, structure elucidation and possible biosynthetic pathway of the new neolignan codonopiloneolignanin A
ChemInform Abstract: Biomolecules in Metal and Semiconductor Nanoparticle Growth
Authors: Baumann Verena , Habeeb Muhammed Madathumpady Abubaker , Blanch Adam J. , Dey Priyanka , Rodriguez‐Fernandez Jessica 
Published: May 2016

AbstractReview: influence of DNA, amino acids, proteins, peptides, and enzymes on the growth of inorganic nanoparticles; 105 refs.