bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
ChemInform Abstract: Mild Pd‐Catalyzed Aminocarbonylation of (Hetero)Aryl Bromides with a Palladacycle Precatalyst.
Authors: Friis Stig D. , Skrydstrup Troels , Buchwald Stephen L. 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThis aminocarbonylation tolerates a broad variety of functional groups and different heteroaryl moieties giving aryl and heteroaryl amides in good to excellent yields, including compounds which are otherwise difficult to access.
ChemInform Abstract: Taming the Carboxyl Group for Directed Carbometalation: Observations on the Use of Anions, Dianions and Ester Enolates.
Authors: Desrat Sandy , Gray Philip J. , Penny Matthew R. , Motherwell William B. 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe copper‐mediated directed metalation of allenic acid (I) and ester (XIV) is investigated to yield β,γ‐unsaturated products (III) and (XV) regioselectively.
ChemInform Abstract: DABCO‐Based Ionic Liquids: Recyclable Catalysts for Aza‐Michael Addition of α,β‐Unsaturated Amides under Solvent‐Free Conditions.
Authors: Ying Anguo , Li Zhifeng , Yang Jianguo , Liu Shuo , Xu Songlin , Yan Hua , Wu Chenglin 
Published: December 2014

AbstractFour derivatives of the ionic liquid (anion: O‐Ac, O‐Tf, BF4, PF6) are prepared and the acetate is found to be the most efficient one.
ChemInform Abstract: Nucleophilic Addition/Double Cyclization Cascade Processes Between Enynyl Fischer Carbene Complexes and Alkynyl Malonates.
Authors: Alvarez‐Fernandez Ana , Suarez‐Rodriguez Tatiana , Suarez‐Sobrino Angel L. 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe procedure leads to formation of different types of angular tricyclic systems in a regio‐ and stereoselective manner.
ChemInform Abstract: The Synthesis of α‐Azidoesters and Geminal Triazides.
Authors: Klahn Philipp , Erhardt Hellmuth , Kotthaus Andreas , Kirsch Stefan F. 
Published: December 2014

AbstractMonoesters of type (I) and (III) are suitable substrates for the preparation of the α‐azidoesters, precursors of amino acids.
ChemInform Abstract: Palladium‐Catalyzed Double Substitution of 3‐Aryl‐2‐fluoroallyl Acetates with Phenols via C—F Bond Activation.
Authors: Nomada Eito , Watanabe Hirotaka , Yamamoto Mitsuaki , Udagawa Takumi , Zhou Biao , Kobayashi Akiko , Minakawa Maki , Kawatsura Motoi 
Published: December 2014

AbstractAlkyl‐substituted 2‐fluoroallyl acetates do not provide the desired products.
ChemInform Abstract: Trading N and O. Part 2: Exploiting Aziridinium Intermediates for the Synthesis of β‐Hydroxy‐α‐Amino Acids.
Authors: Davies Stephen G. , Fletcher Ai M. , Frost Aileen B. , Roberts Paul M. , Thomson James E. 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe β‐hydroxy‐α‐amino acids (S,S)‐allo‐threonine, (S,S)‐β‐hydroxyleucine and a range of aryl substituted (S,S)‐β‐hydroxyphenylalanines are prepared from the corresponding enantiopure anti‐α‐hydroxy‐β‐amino esters via a rearrangement protocol, which proceeds via the intermediacy of the corresponding aziridinium ions.
ChemInform Abstract: Energy‐Efficient Green Catalysis: Supported Gold Nanoparticle‐Catalyzed Aminolysis of Esters with Inert Tertiary Amines by C—O and C—N Bond Activations.
Authors: Bao Yong‐Sheng , Baiyin Menghe , Agula Bao , Jia Meilin , Zhaorigetu Bao 
Published: December 2014

AbstractIt is demonstrated for the first time, that Al2O3‐supported gold nanoparticles catalyze the aminolysis of activated aryl esters with inert tertiary amines to yield tertiary amides.
ChemInform Abstract: Hydrazone—Palladium‐Catalyzed Allylic Arylation of Cinnamyloxyphenylboronic Acid Pinacol Esters.
Authors: Watanabe Kohei , Mino Takashi , Abe Taichi , Kogure Taketo , Sakamoto Masami 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe catalytic system is found to be optimal for the preparation of various 1,3‐diarylpropene derivatives bearing a phenolic hydroxyl group.
ChemInform Abstract: Greener Approach for the Synthesis of Substituted Alkenes by Direct Coupling of Alcohols with Styrenes Using Recyclable Broensted Acidic [NMP]+HSO4‐ Ionic Liquid
Authors: Wagh Kishor V. , Bhanage Bhalchandra M. 
Published: December 2014

Abstractthe ionic liquid, which acts both as a catalyst and solvent, is recyclable and reusable up to 5 times with only a slight decline in yield
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Epoxidation of Olefins with Hydrogen Peroxide by an in situ‐Formed Manganese Complex.
Authors: Dai Wen , Shang Sensen , Chen Bo , Li Guosong , Wang Lianyue , Ren Lanhui , Gao Shuang 
Published: December 2014

AbstractLigands (I) and an acid additive are highly efficient in the process.
ChemInform Abstract: Ru‐Catalyzed Branched versus Linear Selective C3‐Alkylation of 2‐Aroylbenzofurans with Acrylates via C—H Activation.
Authors: Kommagalla Yadagiri , Srinivas Kolluru , Ramana Chepuri V. 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe carbonyl‐directed C3—H activation and alkylation of benzo[b]furans with acrylates occurs selectively either in a linear or branched fashion, depending on the catalyst employed; [Ru(p‐cymene)Cl2]2 or Ru(PPh3)3Cl2, respectively.
ChemInform Abstract: An Efficient One‐Pot Three‐Component Synthesis and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Tetra Substituted Thiophene Derivatives.
Authors: Sable Pravinkumar N. , Ganguly Swastika , Chaudhari Pravin D. 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe synthesized thiophene derivatives exhibit good to excellent activity against Gram‐negative microorganism (P.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Substituted 3‐Indolylimines and Indole‐3‐carboxaldehydes by Rhodium(II)‐Catalyzed Annulation.
Authors: Rajagopal Basker , Chou Chih‐Hung , Chung Ching‐Cheng , Lin Po‐Chiao 
Published: December 2014

AbstractA Rh‐catalyzed denitrogenative annulation synthesis of 3‐indolylimines from sulfonyltriazoles is described.
ChemInform Abstract: Nano CuO‐Catalyzed C—H Functionalization of 1,3‐Azoles with Bromoarenes and Bromoalkenes.
Authors: Zhang Wu , Tian Yujie , Zhao Na , Wang Yuanyuan , Li Jia , Wang Zhenghua 
Published: December 2014

AbstractCompound (Ia) does not react with phenylchloride instead of phenylbromide (II).
ChemInform Abstract: Investigation of Oxidopyrylium—Alkene [5 + 2] Cycloaddition Conjugate Addition Cascade (C3) Sequences.
Authors: Simanis Justin A. , Law C. Marshall , Woodall Erica L. , Hamaker Christopher G. , Goodell John R. , Mitchell T. Andrew 
Published: December 2014

AbstractA series of bridged tetracyclic ethers is prepared with high diastereoselectivity via a novel oxidopyrylium—alkene cycloaddition—conjugate addition cascade reaction of readily accessible acetoxypyranone‐alkenes.
ChemInform Abstract: Substituted 3‐E‐Styryl‐2H‐chromenes and 3‐E‐Styryl‐2H‐thiochromenes: Synthesis, Photophysical Studies, Anticancer Activity, and Exploration to Tricyclic Benzopyran Skeleton.
Authors: Roy Rimi , Rakshit Soumyadipta , Bhowmik Tanmoy , Khan Sagar , Ghatak Avishek , Bhar Sanjay 
Published: December 2014

AbstractTreatment of various cyclopropane‐containing substrates according to A) allows the access to the title compounds.
ChemInform Abstract: Pyridine‐Phosphinimine Ligand‐Accelerated Cu(I)‐Catalyzed Azide—Alkyne Cycloaddition for Preparation of 1‐(Pyridin‐2‐yl)‐1,2,3‐triazole Derivatives.
Authors: Sun Ranfeng , Wang Huangdong , Hu Jianfeng , Zhao Jiudong , Zhang Hao 
Published: December 2014

AbstractA series of phosphinimine ligands is designed and applied in the Cu(I)‐catalyzed cycloaddition of tetrazolo[1,5‐a]pyridines (II) and alkynes (I).
ChemInform Abstract: Access to 1,2‐Dihydroisoquinolines Through Gold‐Catalyzed Formal [4 + 2] Cycloaddition.
Authors: Xin Zhuo , Kramer Soeren , Overgaard Jacob , Skrydstrup Troels 
Published: December 2014

AbstractA new method to synthesize dihydroisoquinolines is reported which relies on a gold‐catalyzed formal [4 + 2] cycloaddition between ynamides and imines.
ChemInform Abstract: 1‐Aryl‐1,2,3,4‐tetrahydroisoquinolines as Potential Antimalarials: Synthesis, in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity and in silico Pharmacokinetics Evaluation.
Authors: Hanna Joelle Ngo , Ntie‐Kang Fidele , Kaiser Marcel , Brun Reto , Efange Simon M. N. 
Published: December 2014

Abstract3‐Hydroxyphenethylamine derived from substrate (I) undergoes Pictet—Spengler reaction with a wide variety of aldehydes and cyclohexanone to form the title compounds (III) and (V).
ChemInform Abstract: A Cascade Alkylarylation Reaction of 2‐Isocyanobiphenyls with Simple Alkanes for 6‐Alkyl Phenanthridines via Dual C(sp3)—H/C(sp2)—H Functionalizations.
Authors: Zhu Zhi‐Qiang , Wang Tian‐Tian , Bai Peng , Huang Zhi‐Zhen 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe synthetic method has the advantages of high yields and good functional group tolerance although very unreactive alkanes are applied in the reaction.
ChemInform Abstract: Exploration of Uracils: Pot and Step Economic Production of Pyridine Core Containing Templates by Multicomponent Aza‐Diels—Alder Reaction.
Authors: Sarmah Manas M. , Prajapati Dipak 
Published: December 2014

AbstractDienophiles generated in situ from aldehydes and acetophenones undergo aza‐Diels—Alder reaction with uracil derivative (I) followed by oxidative aromatization to give pyridopyrimidines.
ChemInform Abstract: Regioselective Alkylation Reactions of 2,4‐Diphenyl‐3H‐1‐benzazepine Give Either 3‐Alkyl‐3H‐1‐benzazepines or 1‐Alkyl‐1H‐1‐benzazepines.
Authors: Ko Allen , Lam Aaron , Li Jeffrey , Greer Edyta M. , Szalda David J. , Karimi Sasan , Subramaniam Gopal , Ramig Keith 
Published: December 2014

AbstractDeprotonation of benzazepine (I) followed by reaction with alkyl halides or tosylates give either products of alkylation at C3 or at the nitrogen as well as mixtures of both types of products.
ChemInform Abstract: One‐Pot and Highly Regio‐Selective 1,3‐Dipole Cycloaddition of Azomethine Ylide Generated in situ to Tetraethyl Vinylidenebisphosphonate (VBP) Catalyzed by Cerium(IV) Oxide.
Authors: Li Guozhu , Wu Mingshu , Kong Dulin , Liu Rendie , Zhou Xueming , Liu Fengjiao 
Published: December 2014

AbstractAzomethine ylides generated in situ from L‐proline (II) and aryl aldehydes (III) add regioselectively to VBP (I) to give the corresponding heterocyclic bisphosphonates (IV) as a mixture of diastereomers.
ChemInform Abstract: Absolute Configuration of Scopadulane Diterpenes from Calceolaria Species
Authors: Munoz Marcelo A. , Chamy Cristina , Bucio Maria A. , Hernandez‐Barragan Angelina , Joseph‐Nathan Pedro 
Published: December 2014

Abstractdetermination of the absolute configuration of 13‐acetoxyscopadulane (I)
ChemInform Abstract: Ceriponol P, the First Example of Monocyclic Tremulane Sesquiterpene Produced by Ceriporia lacerate a Fungal Endophyte of Huperzia serrata.
Authors: Ying You‐Min , Tong Cui‐Ping , Wang Jian‐Wei , Shan Wei‐Guang , Zhan Zha‐Jun 
Published: December 2014

Abstractisolation, structure elucidation, and biological evaluation
ChemInform Abstract: Solvent Effects in the Nucleophilic Substitutions of Tetrahydropyran Acetals Promoted by Trimethylsilyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate: Trichloroethylene as Solvent for Stereoselective C‐ and O‐Glycosylations.
Authors: Kendale Joanna C. , Valentin Elizabeth M. , Woerpel K. A. 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe stereochemical outcome of glycosylations of tetrahydropyran O‐acetals depends strongly on the solvent polarity.
ChemInform Abstract: α‐ and β‐Lipomycin: Total Syntheses by Sequential Stille Couplings and Assignment of the Absolute Configuration of All Stereogenic Centers.
Authors: Hofferberth Max L. , Brueckner Reinhard 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe absolute configurations of the polyenoyl chain stereocenters in α‐lipomycin (Ia) and its aglycon β‐lipomycin (Ib) are established by total synthesis.
ChemInform Abstract: Concise Total Synthesis of Honokiol via Kumada Cross Coupling.
Authors: Srinivas Jada , Singh Parvinder Pal , Varma Yogesh Kumar , Hyder Irfan , Kumar Halmuthur M. Sampath 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe short synthesis of honokiol (VII) involves two Pd‐catalyzed Kumada coupling reactions as the key steps.
ChemInform Abstract: Organometallic Approaches to Conjugated Polymers for Plastic Solar Cells: From Laboratory Synthesis to Industrial Production
Authors: Marzano Giuseppe , Ciasca Cosimo V. , Babudri Francesco , Bianchi Gabriele , Pellegrino Andrea , Po Riccardo , Farinola Gianluca M. 
Published: December 2014

AbstractReview: [172 refs.
ChemInform Abstract: State of the Art in the Synthesis of Complex Natural Marine Peptides
Authors: Albericio Fernando , Alvarez Mercedes , Bruno Pablo , Canedo Librada , Cuevas Carmen , Francesch Andres , Garcia‐Ramos Yesica , Just Xavier , Martin Jesus , Munt Simon , et al. et al. 
Published: December 2014

AbstractReview: 4 refs.
ChemInform Abstract: 4‐Oxothiazolidines with Exocyclic C=C Double Bond(s): Synthesis, Structure, Reactions and Biological Activity
Authors: Stojanovic Milovan , Dzambaski Zdravko , Bondzic Bojan , Aleksic Jovana , Baranac‐Stojanovic Marija 
Published: December 2014

AbstractReview: 183 refs.
ChemInform Abstract: Spin Fluctuation and Fermi Surface Instability in Ferromagnetic Superconductors
Authors: Aoki Dai , Gourgout Adrien , Pourret Alexandre , Bastien Gael , Knebel Georg , Flouquet Jacques 
Published: December 2014

AbstractReview: emphasis on UGe2, URhGe and UCoGe; 45 refs.
ChemInform Abstract: The Extended Stability Range of Phosphorus Allotropes.
Authors: Bachhuber Frederik , von Appen Joerg , Dronskowski Richard , Schmidt Peer , Nilges Tom , Pfitzner Arno , Weihrich Richard 
Published: December 2014

AbstractA complete stability range of known and new crystalline allotropes of phosphorus including recently discovered tubular modifications and not‐yet‐known crystal structures of [P12] nanorods, and not‐yet‐isolated [P14] nanorods is given using quantum chemical DFT calculations.
ChemInform Abstract: Electronic Structure, Chemical Bonding and Electrochemical Characterization of Li2CuSn2 and Li2AgSn2.
Authors: Schirmer Niels , Winter Florian , Matar Samir F. , Balducci Andrea , Poettgen Rainer 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe title compounds are characterized by DFT electronic structure calculations and electrochemical measurements.
ChemInform Abstract: Ternary Bismuthides Li3REBi2 (RE: Ce, Pr, Sm, Gd) with Li3LaSb2‐Type Structure.
Authors: Winter Florian , Poettgen Rainer 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe title compounds are prepared from the elements (Nb tubes, 1273 K for 6 h and 923 K for 72 h) and characterized by powder XRD.
ChemInform Abstract: An Oxysulfate Fe2O(SO4)2 Electrode for Sustainable Li‐Based Batteries.
Authors: Sun Meiling , Rousse Gwenaelle , Abakumov Artem M. , Van Tendeloo Gustaaf , Sougrati Moulay‐Tahar , Courty Matthieu , Doublet Marie‐Liesse , Tarascon Jean‐Marie 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe title oxysulfate is synthesized by keeping FeSO4OH pellets (obtained by heating FeSO4·7H2O in air at 280 °C for 7 d) in air at 465 °C for 4 days.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of InFeO3(ZnO)4.
Authors: v. Erichsen Svante Carl , Assenmacher Wilfried , Schnakenburg Gregor , Mader Werner 
Published: December 2014

AbstractPolycrystalline InFeO3(ZnO)4 is obtained from a pelletized 1:1:8 mixture of In2O3, Fe2O3, and ZnO (Pt tubes, 1350 °C, 5 d).
ChemInform Abstract: Metal‐Centered Zintl Ions Isolated by Direct Extraction from Endohedral Intermetallic Precursor: [Co1‐x@Sn9]4‐ (x ≈ 0.32) and [Co2@Sn17]5‐.
Authors: He Haiyan , Klein Wilhelm , Jantke Laura‐Alice , Faessler Thomas F. 
Published: December 2014

AbstractSingle crystals of the new compounds K[K([2.2.2]crypt)]3[Co0.68@Sn9] (I) and [K([2.2.2]crypt)]5 [Co2@Sn17]·en·Tol (II) are prepared from solutions of K4.79Co0.79Sn9, and Kryptofix 222 in en and layered with toluene.
ChemInform Abstract: A 3‐D Framework Based on Mono‐CopperII Substituted Silicotungstate Units [Cu(dap)2(H2O)]2[Cu(dap)2] [α‐SiW11CuO39]·2H2O.
Authors: Luo Jie , Li Hailou , Chen Xinxin , Ma Jianru , Chen Lijuan , Zhao Junwei 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe title compound (dap: 1,2‐diaminopropane) is hydrothermally synthesized from a mixture of Na10[A‐α‐SiW9O34], CuCl2, LaCl3, dap, and H2O (autoclave, 160 °C, 6 d, 33% yield).
ChemInform Abstract: Highly Enantioselective Aza‐Henry Reaction with Isatin N‐Boc Ketimines.
Authors: Holmquist Melireth , Blay Gonzalo , Pedro Jose R. 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe asymmetric aza‐Henry reaction of isatin N‐Boc‐ketimines (I) with nitromethane in the presence of a Cu‐Ph‐box complex leads to a series of N‐Boc‐protected nitroamines (III) with high enantioselectivity in most cases.
ChemInform Abstract: Another Role of Copper in the Simmons—Smith Reaction: Copper‐Catalyzed Nucleophilic Michael‐Type Cyclopropanation of α,β‐Unsaturated Ketones.
Authors: Fujii Kanami , Misaki Tomonori , Sugimura Takashi 
Published: December 2014

AbstractCyclopropanation of unsaturated ketones [(I), (IV), and (VI)] using the Furukawa procedure in the presence of Cu(OTf)2 leads to better product yields than Simmons—Smith conditions in some cases.
ChemInform Abstract: Reduction of Thiocarbonyl Compounds with Lithium Diisopropylamide.
Authors: Gebert Andreas , Jasinski Marcin , Mloston Grzegorz , Heimgartner Heinz 
Published: December 2014

AbstractReduction of 4,4‐disubstituted 1,3‐thiazole‐5(4H)‐1,3‐thiones and non‐enolizable thioketones to the corresponding thiols is achieved via an unexpected hydride transfer of LDA.
ChemInform Abstract: Nitrogen‐Centered Radical‐Mediated C—H Imidation of Arenes and Heteroarenes via Visible Light Induced Photocatalysis.
Authors: Kim Hyejin , Kim Taehoon , Lee Dong Gil , Roh Sang Weon , Lee Chulbom 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe photocatalytic imidation of simple arenes and pyridines is reported.
ChemInform Abstract: Novel Isoxazoline Ligand with Ferrocene Backbone: Preparation and Application in Heck Reaction with Water as Solvent.
Authors: Yu Shuyan , Zhang Zhiqin , Yu Zhiyu , Shang Yongjia 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe developed catalytic system is even suitable for 1,2‐disubstituted alkenes [cf.
ChemInform Abstract: The Vicinal Functionalization of Olefins: A Facile Route to the Direct Synthesis of β‐Chlorohydrins and β‐Chloroethers.
Authors: Swamy Peraka , Kumar Macharla Arun , Reddy Marri Mahender , Naresh Mameda , Srujana Kodumuri , Narender Nama 
Published: December 2014

Abstract1,4‐Naphthoquinone as well as strongly deactivated olefins such as β‐nitrostyrene or 1,3‐diphenylprop‐2‐en‐1‐one do not react to the corresponding β‐chlorohydrins.
ChemInform Abstract: Pd‐Catalyzed Tandem Homocoupling—Aldol—Dehydration of ortho‐Acylphenyl Iodides.
Authors: Fu Meiqin , Lin Dongen , Deng Yuanfu , Zhang Xiao‐Qi , Liu Yanchu , Lai Chunsong , Zeng Wei 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe presented approach can be considered as Ullmann coupling‐aldol‐dehydration reaction.
ChemInform Abstract: A 2,6‐Bis(phenylamino)pyridinato Titanium Catalyst for the Highly Regioselective Hydroaminoalkylation of Styrenes and 1,3‐Butadienes.
Authors: Doerfler Jaika , Preuss Till , Schischko Alexandra , Schmidtmann Marc , Doye Sven 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe reaction of various aromatic and aliphatic amines with styrene in the presence of TIC proceeds with high regioselectivity to give the desired linear products (nearly) exclusively.
ChemInform Abstract: Monohydrocyanation of Symmetrical Azines Using Potassium Hexacyanoferrate(II) as an Environmentally Friendly Cyanide Source.
Authors: Hu Xiaochun , Li Hongbo , Yang Jingya , Li Zheng 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe monohydrocyanation of unsymmetrical aryl‐substituted azines yields two regioisomeric monohydrocyanation products in almost equal amounts.
ChemInform Abstract: Microwave Assisted, Ca(II)‐Catalyzed Ritter Reaction for the Green Synthesis of Amides.
Authors: Yaragorla Srinivasarao , Singh Garima , Lal Saini Pyare , Reddy M. Kesava 
Published: December 2014

AbstractAn efficient solvent‐free synthesis of various primary amides from alcohols and nitriles through Cu‐catalyzed Ritter reaction is presented.
ChemInform Abstract: Mild Gold‐Catalyzed Aerobic Dehydrogenative Coupling of Amines and Phenylglyoxal Derivatives.
Authors: Shao Ying , Wu Zhuhong , Miao Chunbao , Liu Li 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe procedure can be applied to various arylglyoxals and some amines to afford the desired substructures with good to excellent yield.
ChemInform Abstract: Utilization of a Copper on Iron Catalyst for the Synthesis of Biaryl Systems and Benzoxazines via Oxidative Arylation of Anilide Derivatives.
Authors: Szekely Anna , Sinai Adam , Toth Edina B. , Novak Zoltan 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe transformation of (VIa) with (mesityl)(4‐nitrophenyl)iodonium triflate does not afford the desired product.
ChemInform Abstract: A Green and Efficient Access to Aryl Nitriles via an Electrochemical Anodic Oxidation.
Authors: Ye Jia‐Qian , Zhang Zhen‐Lei , Zha Zheng‐Gen , Wang Zhi‐Yong 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe new and efficient electrochemical synthesis of nitriles (II) (14 examples) is more environmentally friendly and easier to handle compared to conventional synthetic methods.
ChemInform Abstract: Sevelamer as an Efficient and Reusable Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Knoevenagel Reaction in Water.
Authors: Zhao Xian‐Liang , Yang Ke‐Fang , Zhang Yan‐Ping , Zhu Ju , Xu Li‐Wen 
Published: December 2014

AbstractSevelamer, a phosphate‐binding drug, is successfully used as catalyst in Knoevenagel reaction.
ChemInform Abstract: Iron‐Catalyzed Tetrasubstituted Alkene Formation from Alkynes and Sodium Sulfinates.
Authors: Liu Saiwen , Tang Lichang , Chen Hui , Zhao Feng , Deng Guo‐Jun 
Published: December 2014

AbstractAn iron‐catalyzed addition of aromatic sodium sulfinates to internal alkynes is developed.
ChemInform Abstract: Palladium/Sulfoxide—Phosphine‐Catalyzed Highly Enantioselective Allylic Etherification and Amination.
Authors: Feng Bin , Cheng Hong‐Gang , Chen Jia‐Rong , Deng Qiao‐Hui , Lu Liang‐Qiu , Xiao Wen‐Jing 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe new catalyst system can be applied for the synthesis of allylic ethers and amines with high enantioselectivities.
ChemInform Abstract: The Baylis—Hillman Acetates in Organic Synthesis: Unprecedented Sodium Nitrite Induced Intramolecular Friedel—Crafts Cyclization of Secondary Nitro Compounds.
Authors: Basavaiah Deevi , Reddy Daggula Mallikarjuna 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe presented facile protocol delivers naphthalenes, phenanthrenes, and carbazoles.
ChemInform Abstract: A Bioinspired Catalytic Oxygenase Cascade to Generate Complex Oxindoles.
Authors: Wang Yao , Bauer Jonathan O. , Strohmann Carsten , Kumar Kamal 
Published: December 2014

AbstractCopper(I)‐catalyzed oxidation of the allylic methyl group of 3‐methylidene oxindoles and subsequent coupling with β‐oxo esters gives oxindole derivatives.
ChemInform Abstract: Photocatalytic Aerobic Oxidation/Semipinacol Rearrangement Sequence: A Concise Route to the Core of Pseudoindoxyl Alkaloids.
Authors: Ding Wei , Zhou Quan‐Quan , Xuan Jun , Li Tian‐Ren , Lu Liang‐Qiu , Xiao Wen‐Jing 
Published: December 2014

AbstractA wide variety of indoles is converted into synthetically useful 2,2‐disubstituted indolin‐3‐ones through visible light induced photocatalyzed aerobic oxidation/semipinacol rearrangement.
ChemInform Abstract: Highly Efficient and Stereoselective Construction of Bispirooxindole Derivatives via a Three‐Component 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloaddition Reaction.
Authors: Xu Qin , Wang De , Wei Yin , Shi Min 
Published: December 2014

AbstractThe title reaction is investigated with isatins, various types of electron‐deficient alkenes derived from pyrrole structures and L‐proline.
ChemInform Abstract: Silver‐Mediated Radical Trifluoromethylarylation of Activated Alkenes for the Synthesis of Oxindoles Bearing a CF3 Group.
Authors: Wang Yao‐Feng , Qiu Jiashen , Kong Dejie , Chen Fu‐Xue 
Published: December 2014

AbstractNo reaction occurs with the N‐unprotected N‐phenylmethacrylamide, the non‐terminal alkene β‐methylacrylamide, esters and thioesters such as phenylmethacrylate and phenylthiomethacrylate.