The application of alternating current is advantageous in energy transfer over long distances. It is a well-known fact now, but subject of long conflict in the era of pioneering works in electric power production. There are also some processes in physical chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, in biochemistry and related sciences, which take place in opposite directions, with consecutive alternations in time. However, the very existence of alternate reactions, now known as the oscillatory or oscillating reactions, has long been disputed because it was thought that it is contrary to the basic principles of thermodynamics. Nevertheless, according to our knowledge, there are no oscillatory reactions without catalytic loop as the essential part of a mechanism. There could be a fundamental rule that catalysis is necessary to generate oscillations in concentrations and reaction rates. Particularly, homogeneous oscillatory reactions are often subject of research as relatively simple systems with good chance to clearly define feedbacks responsible for instability phenomena. However, oscillations can at least equally often be found in heterogeneous catalytic reactions. Recently, changes in product selectivity was proved when Pd catalyzed carbonylation of phenylacetylene was moved to the oscillatory dynamic state. With this simple result, the doors are now open for wide spectrum of research projects and applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

COMPOSITION of water, POLYMERS, CATALYSTS, INORGANIC chemistry, and POWER resources

The article discusses research on how the light-induced splitting of water into oxygen and hydrogen generates storable polymers and chemical fuels that could be used to address the world's energy demands. Particular attention is also given to the use of inorganic materials as semiconductor catalysts for such splits.

Patterns of co-authorship provide an effective means of probing the structures of research communities. In this paper, we use the CiteSpace social network tool and co-authorship data from the Web of Science to analyse two such types of community. The first type is based on the cited publications of a group of highly productive authors in a particular discipline, and the second on the uncited publications of those highly productive authors. These pairs of communities were generated for three different countries—the People's Republic of China (PRC), the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA)—and for four different disciplines (as denoted by Web of Science subject categories)—Chemistry Organic, Engineering Environmental, Economics, and Management. In the case of the UK and USA, the structures of the cited and uncited communities in each of the four disciplines were markedly different from each other; in the case of the PRC, conversely, the cited and uncited PRC communities had broadly similar structures that were characterised by large groups of connected authors. We suggest that this may arise from a greater degree of guest or honorary authorship in the PRC than in the UK or the USA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

SOIL chemistry and NITROGEN

Studies the effects of nitrogen-enriched rock powder on soil chemistry. Relationship higher cellulose rate nitrogen application rate.

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ORGANOCATALYSIS, ORGANIC chemistry, SUPRAMOLECULAR chemistry, NATURAL products, and CHEMICAL reactions

Abstract: Organocatalysis is a growing area that is benefiting from advances in many fields. Its implementation has begun in areas such as supramolecular chemistry, organic chemistry and natural product synthesis. While a considerable number of important publications in the field of organocatalytic Mukaiyama‐type additions have been reported, they are yet to be fully covered in a review. Therefore, we would like to highlight the applications of various kinds of organocatalysts in Mukaiyama‐type reactions, while also including the vinylogous Mukaiyama variation. Herein we describe and discuss the development and current state of the art of the organocatalytic Mukaiyama reaction, vinylogous Mukaiyama and related reactions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

PHYSIOLOGY education, BACHELOR of science degree, and MEDICAL education -- United States

Course-level learning objectives and core concepts for undergraduate physiology teaching exist. The next step is to consider how these resources fit into generalizable programlevel guidelines for Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Physiology. In the absence of program-level guidelines for Physiology degree programs, we compiled a selective internal report to review degree requirements from 18 peer BS programs entitled "Physiology" in the United States (U.S.). There was a range of zero to three required semesters of math, physics, physics laboratory, general biology, biology laboratory, general chemistry, chemistry laboratory, organic chemistry, organic chemistry laboratory, biochemistry, biochemistry laboratory, anatomy, anatomy laboratory, core systems physiology, and physiology laboratory. Required upper division credits ranged from 11 to 31 and included system-specific, exercise and environmental, clinically relevant, pathology/disease-related, and basic science options. We hope that this information will be useful for all programs that consider themselves to be physiology, regardless of name. Reports such as this can serve as a starting point for collaboration among BS programs to improve physiology undergraduate education and best serve our students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

DRUG synthesis, DRUG analysis, CHEMISTS, ORGANIC synthesis, and CHEMICAL synthesis

The 46th EuroCongress on Drug Synthesis and Analysis (ECDSA-2017) was arranged within the celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia from 5-8 September 2017 to get together specialists in medicinal chemistry, organic synthesis, pharmaceutical analysis, screening of bioactive compounds, pharmacology and drug formulations; promote the exchange of scientific results, methods and ideas; and encourage cooperation between researchers from all over the world. The topic of the conference, "Drug Synthesis and Analysis," meant that the symposium welcomed all pharmacists and/or researchers (chemists, analysts, biologists) and students interested in scientific work dealing with investigations of biologically active compounds as potential drugs. The authors of this manuscript were plenary speakers and other participants of the symposium and members of their research teams. The following summary highlights the major points/topics of the meeting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

METHYLATION, METAL catalysts, and FLUORINATION

Owing to the excellent performance of fluorinated compounds in the areas of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials chemistry, organic chemists have made great efforts towards the selective incorporation of fluorine or fluorinated moieties into organic molecules through nucleophilic, electrophilic, radical, and metal-catalyzed pathways. Impressive progress in fluorination and perfluoroalkylation (especially trifluoromethylation) reactions has been made over the past few decades. However, methods for incorporating lightly fluorinated groups (such as −CF2H) are still underdeveloped, in spite of their important applications in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This Focus Review summarizes recent developments in metal-catalyzed direct difluoromethylation reactions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

DRUGS of abuse, SEWAGE disposal plants, and CHEMICAL derivatives

Neuropsychiatric pharmaceuticals and illicit drugs encompass a broad range of compounds including opioids, amphetamine-type stimulants, cannabinoids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, antipsychotics, anaesthetics, anti-epileptics and mood stabilisers, lysergic compounds, sympathomimetic amines and cocaine derivatives. In this article, we review studies on the occurrence and fate of these drugs in wastewater treatment plants. In general, among various drugs studied, the concentrations and detection frequencies of opioids and cocaine derivatives were the highest in wastewaters. The forensic analysis of wastewaters suggests that cocaine and opioids usage has increased. Given the fact that data on drug usage can be used for making regulatory decisions and policies, this review focuses on understanding the sources and environmental dynamics of neuropsychiatric and illicit drugs. There is a pressing need for more research on the magnitude and extent of illicit drug consumption. The 'sewage epidemiology' approach, currently applied in the estimation of illicit drug consumption in communities, is reviewed. The field of wastewater research has been advancing in multipronged paths, incorporating concepts in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, environmental chemistry, biochemistry, sewage engineering, drug epidemiology and statistics. Future prospects with regard to the occurrence and environmental fate of illicit and psychoactive drugs are recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

INTERMOLECULAR forces, DATA analysis, INSTRUCTIONAL systems design, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL sciences, and EDUCATION

Connecting abstract science concepts to real-world phenomena and experiences proves difficult for many learners, and intermolecular forces are counted among the more challenging topics because of their abstract nature. Mastery of intermolecular forces is crucial to chemistry, physical science, general biology, and molecular biology, as they influence physical properties of substances, protein folding mechanisms, and the DNA double helix. The intermolecular forces activity presented in this article is designed to foster concept-building through students' use of concrete, manipulative objects, and it was developed to be pedagogically sound. Data analysis via pre- and posttesting and subsequent exam questions indicated that students who had the opportunity to participate in the activity were better able to identify and apply intermolecular forces both immediately after completion of the activity and also at the end of the semester. This activity has broad applicability in its usefulness to AP chemistry or biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physical chemistry, general biology, and molecular biology, as intermolecular forces are relevant to all these content areas. In addition, the intermolecular forces activity is editable so educators from a variety of courses or educational levels could modify it for use to meet their particular instructional goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

CHEMISTRY, GOLD, and SOLAR cells

The article presents abstracts of research on chemistry which include gold chemistry, organic electronics and solar cells.

VOLATILE organic compounds, OPTICAL properties of atmospheric aerosols, ATMOSPHERIC chemistry, ATMOSPHERIC research, HYDROCARBONS, GLOBAL temperature changes, and MOUNTAINS -- United States

Mean temperature anomalies in the Southeastern United States (SEUS) over the past century have reflected regional cooling hypothesized to be a result of an enhancement of warm season aerosol optical thickness caused by the oxidation of biogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Aerosol and gas-phase VOC measurements were made at the Appalachian Atmospheric Interdisciplinary Research (AppalAIR) site in the southern Appalachian mountains of North Carolina during the summer of 2013 in an effort to characterize warm season chemistry. Organic aerosol (OA) chemistry was characterized through a positive matrix factorization analysis resolving a low-volatility, semi-volatile, and isoprene oxidation factor contributing 34 ± 15, 24 ± 12, and 42 ± 17 %, respectively to the total observed OA. Volatile organic compound characterization described chemistry that was typical of rural background levels with periods of elevated hydrocarbon and urban tracer loading that varied with synoptic flow. Chemical, meteorological, and aerosol optical property data suggested that measurements made at the AppalAIR site are representative of background atmospheric chemistry in the SEUS. Annual background secondary organic aerosol (SOA) production in the SEUS was estimated to be 0.15-0.50 GgC yr. Estimates of total and background SOA from this study provide evidence that the SEUS is a region of global significance in the context of global SOA budgets, and can be useful in understanding the extent of anthropogenic enhancement of summertime SOA compared to background levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

STREAM chemistry, WATER quality, PHOSPHORUS in water, ORTHOPHOSPHATES, BIOCHEMICAL oxygen demand, WATER pollution, FACTOR analysis, and ANTHROPOGENIC effects on nature

Anthropogenic activities have led to water quality deterioration in many parts of the world, especially in Northeast China. The current work investigated the spatiotemporal variations of water quality in the Taizi River by multivariate statistical analysis of data from the 67 sampling sites in the mainstream and major tributaries of the river during dry and rainy seasons. One-way analysis of variance indicated that the 20 measured variables (except pH, 5-day biological oxygen demand, permanganate index, and chloride, orthophosphate, and total phosphorus concentrations) showed significant seasonal ( p ≤ 0.05) and spatial ( p < 0.05) variations among the mainstream and major tributaries of the river. Hierarchical cluster analysis of data from the different seasons classified the mainstream and tributaries of the river into three clusters, namely, less, moderately, and highly polluted clusters. Factor analysis extracted five factors from data in the different seasons, which accounted for the high percentage of the total variance and reflected the integrated characteristics of water chemistry, organic pollution, phosphorous pollution, denitrification effect, and nitrogen pollution. The results indicate that river pollution in Northeast China was mainly from natural and/or anthropogenic sources, e.g., rainfall, domestic wastewater, agricultural runoff, and industrial discharge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

IONIC liquids, ELECTROCHEMICAL research, ANALYTICAL chemistry research, ORGANIC synthesis research, BIOCATALYSIS, and HEAT transfer fluids

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EXPERIMENTAL methods in education, COORDINATION polymers synthesis, INORGANIC chemistry, TRIAZOLES, LIGANDS, X-ray diffraction, and INFRARED spectra

In the past decade, coordination polymer as an interdisciplinary field has expanded rapidly and aUracted much interest of chemistry and materials. However, to the best of our knowledge, the coordination polymer is not involved in the inorganic chemistry experimental teaching up to now. Herein, on the base of our research, we introduce a synthetic experimental teaching of the synthesis and characterizations of the [Cu2I(DETRZ)]n coordination polymer constructed from 3,5-diethy-1,2,4-triazole ligand and [Cu4I4] cubane-like cluster. The foUowing experimental processes are included in this experiment : the synthesis and separation of triazole ligand, the solvothermal synthesis of coordination polymer, the single-crystal data coHection and solution, the crystal structure description, the powder X-ray diffraction, the infrared spectra analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, and so on. The coordination polymer experiment presented in this paper is simple and reliable, which combines the inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and crystaHography, and effectively helps the undergraduates to learn the frontier of inorganic chemistry and coordination chemistry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ORGANIC chemistry research, CHEMICAL synthesis, METAL complexes, CATALYSIS, CHEMISTS, and SCIENTISTS

The article comments on the article "The Reasons Organic Chemistry is Needed for in a Well Developed Country," by I.P. Beletskaya and V.P. Ananikov, published in this journal. It discusses need for a strong effort to get positive results in the fields of Russian chemistry, organic synthesis, and metal complex catalysis; need for the development of new methods and reactions for the formation of desired materials; and role of young researchers in the development of organic chemistry in Russia.

CARBON compounds, DENITRIFICATION, STABLE isotopes, RIPARIAN plants, and STREAM restoration

Organic carbon is important in regulating ecosystem function, and its source and abundance may be altered by urbanization. We investigated shifts in organic carbon quantity and quality associated with urbanization and ecosystem restoration, and its potential effects on denitrification at the riparian-stream interface. Field measurements of streamwater chemistry, organic carbon characterization, and laboratory-based denitrification experiments were completed at two forested, two restored, and two unrestored urban streams at the Baltimore Long-Term Ecological Research site, Maryland, USA. Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and nitrate loads increased with runoff according to a power-law function that varied across sites. Stable isotopes and molar C:N ratios suggested that stream particulate organic matter (POM) was a mixture of periphyton, leaves, and grass that varied across Site types. Stable-isotope signatures and lipid biomarker analyses of sediments showed that terrestrial organic carbon sources in streams varied as a result of riparian vegetation. Laboratory experiments indicated that organic carbon amendments significantly increased rates of denitrification (35.1 ± 9.4 ng N·[g dry sediment]-1h-1; mean ± SE) more than nitrate amendments (10.4 ± 4.0 ng N·[g dry sediment]-1h-1) across streamflow conditions and sites. Denitrification experiments with naturally occurring carbon sources showed that denitrification was significantly higher with grass clippings from home lawns (1244 ± 331 ng N·g dry sediment-1·h-1, and overall unrestored urban Sites showed significantly higher denitrification rates than restored and forest sites. We found that urbanization influences organic carbon sources and quality in streams, which can have substantial downstream impacts on ecosystem services such as denitrification. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Self-healing polymers represent a class of materials with built-in capability of rehabilitating damages. The topic has attracted increasingly more attention in the past few years. The on-going research activities clearly indicate that self-healing polymeric materials turn out to be a typical multi-disciplinary area concerning polymer chemistry, organic synthesis, polymer physics, theoretical and experimental mechanics, processing, composites manufacturing, interfacial engineering, etc. The present article briefly reviews the achievements of the groups worldwide, and particularly the work carried out in our own laboratory towards strength recovery for structural applications. To ensure sufficient coverage, thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers, extrinsic and intrinsic self-healing, autonomic and non-autonomic healing approaches are included. Innovative routes that correlate materials chemistry to full capacity restoration are discussed for further development from bioinspired toward biomimetic repair. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

SCIENCE teachers, TEACHER training, CHEMISTRY education, HIGH schools, OCCUPATIONAL training, SECONDARY education, EFFECTIVE teaching, HIGH school students, and EDUCATION research

The article discusses studies about developments in professional training of science teachers in high schools in the U.S. A chemistry teacher should have as a minimum, college courses in general inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis and physical chemistry. Organic chemistry is studied because of the basic principles and general information involved and the important role organic substances play in modern life. One of the conclusions reached by the Committee on Preparation of High School Chemistry teachers is that more extensive training and other sciences is urgently needed in many cases and these needs should be met either by decreasing the requirements in educational course, by increasing the number of credits required for graduation.

SOLID state chemistry, CURRICULA (Courses of study), CRYSTALLOGRAPHY, STRUCTURAL analysis (Science), INORGANIC chemistry, and EDUCATION

The article describes a course in undergraduate solid state chemistry that integrates the main concepts of crystallography which is also considered as an attempt to create a course in applied crystallography. The course introduces structure analysis techniques and links them to courses in inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry to bring the fundamentals of the science closer to chemists, material scientists and biologists. The experience of teaching this course proved that the merging of chemistry and crystallography is synergistic.

The present and prospective use of precious metals (platinum and palladium) in catalyst production is analyzed with allowance made for the appearance of new catalytic technologies. The production of precious metal catalysts in Russia is now being curtailed. Russian companies are reconstructing plants that employ precious metal catalysts and bulding new ones in cooperation with foreign partners who will provide advanced technologies and the necessary catalysts. The proportion of imported palladium- and platinum-containing catalysts in Russia remains rather high (as much as 60%). The consumption of precious metals in organic synthesis and in the pharmaceutical industry remains at the level of the 1990s. In this overview, we analyze the possibilities for the wider use of platinum in the design of novel catalysts that could compete with imported analogues, including those for petroleum refining, petroleum chemistry, organic synthesis, and environmental applications. We also cover new areas for Russia: nanocomposites for hydrogen energy, new drugs, and membrane technologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

SOIL chemistry, WATER chemistry, SPATIAL variation, and WATERSHEDS

The article presents the study which examines the spatial and temporal variability in surface water chemistry, organic soil chemistry and hydrologic indicators at three poor-fen complexes in two boreal catchments in Northern Alberta. The examination is intended to offer insights into the dominant controls on surface water chemistry. The relation between exchangeable base saturation and potential of hydrogen (pH) of organic soils with surface water chemistry at two of the fen complexes is cited.

Stormwater ponds (SWPs) are wetlands created or engineered for the purpose of collecting and controlling urban runoff, sediments, and toxins prior to discharging into other surface and/or ground waters. As wetlands face increasing pressure from development, many SWPs are also considered by planners as a valid solution to the problem of wetland habitat loss. This study compares water chemistry, organic matter dynamics, and macroinvertebrate community structure, biomass, and secondary productivity in a sample of SWPs with nearby reference wetlands of natural origin. Although total secondary productivity of invertebrates was greater in SWPs, significant differences were observed in water chemistry, invertebrate community structure, invertebrate biomass turnover, and organic matter dynamics that suggest that the SWPs were not comparable to the reference wetlands from the point of view of ecosystem function and conservation. Furthermore, improvement in the function of SWPs in pollutant control might be achieved by improving their function in conservation, most notably by considering the role of organic matter inputs from adjacent terrestrial areas in the planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ANALYTICAL chemistry, ENVIRONMENTAL monitoring, FOOD quality, QUALITY control, LIQUID chromatography, and ENGINEER'S degree

The importance of Analytical Chemistry in the modern world is continually increasing. There are a lot of reasons: the need for environmental monitoring, food quality control, human health, industrial production quality control, nanotechnologies, material science; these are only some of the areas where analysts are indispensable. Analytical Chemistry, or rather Chemical Analytics, should be treated on a par with the three fundamental chemical courses: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry. Analytical Chemistry, as an individual course or courses, is lectured in 52 Polish universities, including the Academy of Medicine and Academy of Life Sciences (agriculture and related). All these universities were already introduced in the Bolonia Process, The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) points, and three steps of education: Bachelor's degree (at universities of technology-Engineer's degree), Master's degree, and Doctoral Studies. Analytical Chemistry exists on all levels of teaching. On the first level, Bachelor's degree, the program of Analytical Chemistry contains the basic knowledge, so called classical Analytical Chemistry: gravimetric analysis, electrogravimetry, acid-base titration, oxidation-reduction titration, precipitation titration, complexometric titration, quality assurance, and quality control of results (2-3 h of lecture, 5 h of laboratory, and 1 h of seminar). During the second level (Master's degree) the program contains more developed analytical techniques: gas and liquid chromatography, spectrophotometric methods, electrochemical methods, elemental analysis, etc. The lecture courses at universities depend on the specific specialization, and there are a variety of different courses according to the need of specialization programs. The Bachelor's (engineer's) projects (diploma theses) are very often prepared in the field of Analytical Chemistry. The same occurs with Doctoral Studies; very often, students choose subject matters connected with Analytical Chemistry. This is why each year we have about 100 doctoral candidates in the field of Analytical Chemistry. The laboratories of Polish universities are well equipped with specialized apparatuses, but are strongly dependent on the university's profile and the size of the university. Students can participate in the scientific research carried on by the didactic staff, especially when completing diploma theses or doctorates. Some of them are performing studies and theses abroad, in the frame of the LLP ERASMUS Program. From our department, each year, about 10-12 students complete their Analytical Chemistry theses abroad. It promotes the European dimension and improves the quality of education by encouraging innovation in education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 1861, Chemistry at Pisa was entering a phase of renewal under Professor S. De Luca. He has a place not only in the history of chemistry in Italy but also in the literature of the country through a short story by Fucini. His successor was P. Tassinari, who as a young man had been a pioneer in photography and who at Pisa enabled all students to do practical work in the laboratory. During his tenure, Pisa hosted two major foreign chemists: the German U. Schiff and the Russian A. Borodin, although the latter is far more famous as a composer. F. Sestini, the founder of Italian Photochemistry, was also working another faculty at Pisa at that time. R. Nasini, the founder of the Italian School of Physical Chemistry, was Professor from 1907 until 1929 and during his tenure in 1918 Marie Curie made Pisa her base for a three-week scientific mission she had been given by the Italian government. The Chair of Physical Chemistry was then held by A. Mazzucchelli from 1928 until 1935. The two Institutes of Chemistry at Pisa were headed by Nasini's successor C. Porlezza, a figure who was practically chemistry incarnate at Pisa until 1955 and in relation to whom mention is made of two students killed in the Italian civil war, one pro and one anti-Fascist. The "post-Porlezza" period saw an increase in the Institutes of Chemistry at Pisa with the arrival of Organic Chemistry, Organic Industrial Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry all of which were incorporated into the current Department in 1985. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

CURCUMA, CHEMISTRY education, CHEMISTRY experiments, ORGANIC chemistry, and TAUTOMERISM

The article presents a case study which centers on the chemistry of curcumin. One of the objectives of the case was to examine the main concepts in organic chemistry, which include keto-enol tautomerization, resonance theory, antioxidant chemistry, organic acids and bases, and metal chelation. For the study, students were grouped into five or six. It was found that several students had difficulty creating different resonance structures.

CHEMICAL reactions, CHEMICALS, DEPSIDES, and METABOLISM

Graphical Abstract Section Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 541 NEW TOTAL SYNTHESIS OF O‐METHYLEDGEWORIN AND EDGEWORIN B. Serge Kirkiacharian and Marie Brillard Laboratoire de Chimie Thérapeutique, Faculté de Pharmacie, Chatenay Malabry Cedex, France Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 547 ALLYLSILYL PROPARGYL ETHERS AS SUBSTRATES FOR INTRAMOLECULAR PAUSON–KHAND REACTIONS Salma Ishaq and Michael J. Porter Department of Chemistry, University College London, London, UK Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 559 2‐HYDROXY‐1,2,3,6‐TETRAHYDRO‐AZULEN‐6‐CARBOXYLIC ACID ETHYL ESTER—A NOVEL PRECURSOR FOR A NEW CLASS OF LIQUID CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS Z. Hussain,1,2 H. Hopf,1 L. Pohl,1 and T. Rantanen11Institut für Organische Chemie, Braunschweig, Germany 2Max‐Planck‐Institut für Bioanorganische Chemie, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 573 SYNTHESIS OF NEW TETRAHETEROCYCLIC SYSTEMS BY THE MIXED CONDENSATION REACTIONS ON [1,2,4]TRIAZOLO[4,3‐A][1,5]BENZODIAZEPINES A. Boudina, A. Baouid, A. Hasnaoui, and M. Essaber Laboratoire de Chimie des Substances Naturelles et des Hétérocycles, Département de Chimie, Faculté des Sciences‐Semlalia, Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Maroc The condensation reaction of diarylnitrilimines and arylonitrile oxides with [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3‐a] [1,5]benzodiazepines is completely regioselective. Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 581 TETRAMERIC DABCO–BROMINE COMPLEX: A NOVEL REAGENT FOR REGENERATION OF CARBONYL COMPOUNDS FROM ALDOXIMES AND KETOXIMES Majid M. Heravi,1 Fateme Derikvand,1 and Mitra Ghassemzadeh21Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Azzahra University, Vanak, Tehran, Iran 2Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, Tehran, Iran An efficient and convenient conversion of aldoximes and ketoximes to the corresponding carbonyl compounds with tetrameric DABCO–bromine is reported. Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 587 FIRST CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS OF THREE NATURAL DEPSIDES INVOLVED IN FLAVONOL CATABOLISM AND RELATED TO QUERCETINASE CATALYSIS Sylvain Tranchimand, Thierry Tron, Christian Gaudin, and Gilles Iacazio Laboratoire de Bioinorganique Structurale, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Paul Cézanne Aix‐Marseille III, Marseille Cedex, France The naturally occurring products of the reaction catalyzed by quercetinase on kaempferol, quercetin, and myricetin were synthesized by coupling suitably protected phloroglucinol carboxylic acid and hydroxy‐perbenzylated benzoic acid derivatives. Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 599 ORGANIC BASE‐CATALYZED STEREOSELECTIVE ISOMERIZATIONS OF 4‐HYDROXY‐4‐PHENYL‐BUT‐2‐YNOIC ACID METHYL ESTER TO (E)‐ AND (Z)‐4‐OXO‐4‐PHENYL‐BUT‐2‐ENOIC ACID METHYL ESTERS John P. Sonye and Kazunori Koide Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 603 FACILE SYNTHESIS OF 2,2′‐DIALKYLATED 4,4′‐OXYBIPHENOLS Katsuya Maeyama,1 Yasushi Fujiwara,1 Makiya Nishimuro,2 Yasuhiko Yoshida,2 and Noriyuki Yonezawa11Department of Organic and Polymer Materials Chemistry, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Koganei, Tokyo, Japan 2Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Toyo University, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 611 SYNTHESIS OF METHYL N‐ARYL OXAMATE USING SOLUBLE POLYMER SUPPORT Guichun Yang,1 Haiqing Zhang,1,2 Yanling Huang,1 and Zuxing Chen11Faculty of Chemistry and Material Science, Hubei University, Wuhan, Hubei, China 2Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Resources and Environment, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China A variety of methyl N‐aryl oxamate were synthesized using poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) as a soluble polymer support and a monoproctection group with excellent yields. Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 621 CATALYTIC HYDROGENATION OF HALOSTEROIDAL DERIVATIVES BY BIPYRIDINE OR PHENANTHROLINE COMPLEXES OF COPPER(II) IN HYDRAZINE AQUEOUS MEDIA Huang‐Chi Du, Kung‐Cheng Liu, and Wen‐Shan Li Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 631 SELECTIVE OXIDATION OF ALCOHOLS USING BENZYLDIMETHYLTELLURONIUM DICHROMATE Yang‐Heon Song Department of Chemistry, Mokwon University, Daejeon, South Korea Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 637 OPTIMIZED PROCEDURE FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF 6‐AZIDO‐6‐DEOXY‐GALACTOPYRANOSIDES FROM 6‐O‐TOSYL‐GALACTOPYRANOSIDES Shu‐Chun Li, Xiang‐Bao Meng, Meng‐Shen Cai, and Zhong‐Jun Li Department of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China A practical procedure for the preparation of 6‐azido‐6‐deoxy‐galacto‐pyranoside derivatives was demonstrated. Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 645 ONE‐POT SYNTHESIS OF BENZOFURYL‐SUBSTITUTED SEMICARBAZIDES UNDER MICROWAVE IRRADIATION Xi‐Cun Wang,1 Lan‐Qin Chai,1,2 Man‐Gang Wang,1 Zheng‐Qun Quan,1 and Zheng Li11Gansu Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China 2College of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China A series of asymmetric semicarbazides was synthesized by reactions of 2‐benzofuran isocyanate with acid hydrazides under microwave irradiation using one‐pot procedures. Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 653 MICROWAVE‐ASSISTED SYNTHESIS OF 1,4,7,10‐TETRAAZACYCLODODECANE B. Jebasingh and V. Alexander Department of Chemistry, Loyola College, Chennai, India A new method of synthesis of cyclen by the microwave‐mediated condensation of tosylamide monosodium salt with tritosylated diethanolamine in dry DMF followed by detosylation of tosylated cyclen with HBr is described. The X‐ray crystal structure of cyclen is reported. Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 659 PROTECTION AND DEPROTECTION OF ACETALS BY USING MOO3/SIO2 Rajesh S. Bhosale,1 Sidhanath V. Bhosale,2 Sheshanath V. Bhosale,2 Kuldeep S. Solanke,3 Rajendra P. Pawar,3 Harish S. Chougule,4 and Mohan K. Dongare41School of Chemical Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marthwada University, Nanded, India 2Institute of Chemistry—Organic Chemistry, Freie University, Berlin, Germany 3Organic Chemistry Synthesis Lab., Dnyanopasak College, Prabhani, India 4Catalysis Division, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India Acetalization of aldehydes using a new silica‐supported molybdenum(VI) oxide (20%) catalyst has been explored. Additionally, facile deprotection strategy for the acetals is reported including the results from the replacement of solvent studies. The protocol achieved the protection O,O‐acetals in excellent yield within a few hours under neutral conditions and also deprotection of aromatic O,O‐acetals in excellent yields was achieved within a few minutes in aqueous acetone. Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 665 SOLID‐SUPPORTED SYNTHESIS OF ISOXAZOLE‐SUBSTITUTED 1,4‐DIHYDROPYRIDINES BY MODIFIED HANTZSCH METHOD AND THEIR AROMATIZATION E. Rajanarendar, P. Ramesh, M. Srinivas, K. Ramu, and G. Mohan Department of Chemistry, Kakatiya University, Warangal, India Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 673 OXIDATIVE ACETYLATION OF TETRAMETHYL BISPHENOL‐F Pradeep T. Deota,1 Hemant S. Parmar,1 Vaibhav B. Valodkar,2 Piyush R. Upadhyay,2 and S. P. Sahoo31Applied Chemistry Department, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, India 2Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, India 3Sun Pharmaceutical Advance Research Centre, Vadoara, India Synth. Commun.2006, 36, 679 EFFICIENT AND RAPID METHOD FOR THE OXIDATION OF ELECTRON‐RICH AROMATIC ALDEHYDES TO CARBOXYLIC ACIDS USING IMPROVED BASIC HYDROGEN PEROXIDE Zhi‐Qi Cong,1 Chun‐ian Wang,2 Tie Chen,1 and Bing‐Zhu Yin11Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Yanbian University, Yanji, China 2Department of Pharmacy and Applied Chemistry, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin, China The oxidation of aromatic aldehydes with electron‐withdrawing as well as electron‐donating substituents to their carboxylic acid using an improved basic hydrogen peroxide system represents an efficient, rapid, and practical procedure, particularly in the case of electron‐rich benzaldehydes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

RESEARCH institutes, ORGANIC chemistry, ANNIVERSARIES, SCIENTISTS, and HETEROCYCLIC chemistry

Reports that the N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry (IOC), a large scientific center in Russia in the field of organic chemistry, organic catalysis, and the chemistry of natural and biologically active compounds, has turned 70 years old on February 23, 2004. Institute's concentration of highly qualified scientists on its staff; Major scientific results achieved by several institute; Studies in heterocyclic chemistry.

Published data and the results of the authors' investigations on the electrochemical conversion of carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen oxides and freons into valuable organic products are reviewed. Considerable attention is paid to the probable mechanisms of such processes, the role and position of the radical-ions and free radicals in them, and the effect of the structure of the reagents, the electrolysis conditions, and other factors on the composition and yield of the products. The problems of developing this promising process, which lies at the junction between physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and ecology, are explored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

RADIOCHEMISTRY, RADIOACTIVE substances, NUCLEAR engineering, NUCLEAR science, and CHEMISTRY education

Given the mismatch between supply of and demand for nuclear scientists, education in nuclear and radiochemistry has become a serious concern. The Nuclear and Radiochemistry in Chemistry Education (NRIChEd) Curriculum Project was undertaken to reintroduce the topics normally covered in a one-semester radiochemistry course into the traditional courses of a four-year chemistry major: general chemistry, organic chemistry, quantitative and instrumental analysis, and physical chemistry. NRIChEd uses a three-pronged approach that incorporates radiochemistry topics when related topics in the basic courses are covered, presents special topics of general interest as a vehicle for teaching nuclear and radiochemistry alongside traditional chemistry, and incorporates the use of non-licensed amounts of radioactive substances in demonstrations and student laboratory experiments. This approach seeks not only to reestablish nuclear science in the chemistry curriculum, but to use it as a tool for elucidating fundamental and applied aspects of chemistry as well. Moreover, because of its relevance in many academic areas, nuclear science enriches the chemistry curriculum by encouraging interdisciplinary thinking and problem solving. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BIOCHEMISTRY periodicals and MAGAZINE covers

Five departments, one common goal:For the past 100 years, the Max‐Planck‐Institut für Kohlenforschung in Mülheim an der Ruhr has focused above all on chemical catalysis, and this is more true today than ever. Researchers in heterogeneous, homogeneous, and biocatalysis, organometallic chemistry, organic synthesis, as well as theoretical chemistry are occupied with the catalytic transformation of raw materials and pure compounds with the highest possible chemo‐, regio‐, and stereoselectivity under conditions that maximize the use of natural resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BUSINESS partnerships, PHARMACEUTICAL chemistry, DRUG development, NATURAL products, and BUSINESS enterprises

The article presents the author's views on the increasing partnership between academic and industrial enterprises of pharmaceuticals with an aim of improving drug discovery and development. Various issues discussed includes challenges faced by academic-industrial partnerships, structure of medicinal chemistry, organic synthesis and use of natural products in drug development.

CHEMISTRY, FOOD science, FOOD packaging, COOKING, MATHEMATICS, ENGLISH people, INFORMATION services, TECHNICAL writing, and STUDENTS

The article reports on the connection of Food Science Class with the basic principles in Chemistry. It covered the basic principles of chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry and microbiology. Other topics involved in it are the study of food production, processing and packaging and its principles were linked to real-life applications with food. It also dealt on Math and English skills and integrated the major fields of scientific study with nutrition, technology, history and food preparation. Its laboratories involved data collection, development of tables and technical writing and are designed to help students apply Math and Algebra 1 skills through calculation of mass percentages, averages and density and showed students on which procedure worked best and why.

SEDIMENTATION & deposition -- Research, OCEAN bottom, and CARBONATE minerals

Discusses the mechanism underlying the relative deposition rates of organic carbon and calcite to the sea floor. Effect of total calcite concentration on the specific depth at which calcite dissolves; Control of atmospheric carbon dioxide by ocean carbonate chemistry; Organic carbon degradation in the sediments.

SCIENTISTS, BIOLOGISTS, BIOLOGICAL research, SCIENTIFIC community, and OXYTETRACYCLINE

The article presents information on scientist Ben A. Sobin and his research achievements. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1912 and his graduate education took place at Ohio State University. He specialized in chemistry, organic chemistry, bacteriology and biochemistry. Professionally he worked in various organizations and his career with Pfizer Inc. began as chief of biologies control where he attained success in research assignment. One of them was the preparation of the first samples of Terramycin under Sobin's direction.