Superstable theories with few countable models

Summary We prove here: Theorem. LetT be a countable complete superstable non -stable theory with fewer than continuum many countable models. Then there is a definable groupG with locally modular regular generics, such thatG is not connected-by-finite and any type inG ^eq orthogonal to the generics has Morley rank. Corollary. LetT be a countable complete superstable theory in which no infinite group is definable. ThenT has either at most countably many, or exactly continuum many countable models, up to isomorphism.Supported by NSF grant DMS 90-06628     

Photopolymerized monolithic capillary columns for rapid micro high-performance liquid chromatographic separation of proteins

The preparation of monolithic poly(butyl methacrylate-co-ethylene dimethacrylate) capillary columns using photoinitiated in situ polymerization within 200 microm i.d. capillaries and their application for microHPLC separations of proteins have been studied. The low resistance to flow characteristic of monolithic columns, enabled the use of very high flow rates of up to 100 microL/min representing a flow velocity of 87 mm/s. Very good separations of a model protein mixture consisting of ribonuclease A, cytochrome c, myoglobin, and ovalbumin was achieved in less than 40 s using a very simple single step gradient of the mobile phase. Interestingly, no effect of the pore size on the separations of proteins was observed for these monolithic columns within the size range of 0.66-2.2 microm. The monolithic microHPLC columns are found very robust and no changes in the long term separation performance and back pressure were observed.     

First carbamates conversion to amides by simple alkyl group transfer from trialkylalanes

[reaction: see text] N-Monosubstituted carbamates are cleanly converted to amides under treatment with trialkylaluminum. This reaction involves an aluminum-assisted internal delivery of alkyl groups. It can be applied to new and mild protecting group strategies for alcohols.     

Syntheses and properties of 4-hydroxy-3,5-dibromobenzyl phosphonates and their flame-retarding effects on ABS copolymer

4-Hydroxy-3,5-dibromobenzyl phosphonates (HDBBP) were synthesized by reacting phosphites with 4-hydroxy-3,5-dibromobenzyl bromide (HDBBB) which was prepared in advance by photobromination of 2,6-dibromo-p-cresol (DBPC) produced by bromination of p-cresol. In the reactions between HDBBB and phosphites, the rate of formation of dimethyl 4-hydroxy-3,5-dibromobenzyl phosphonate (HDBBP_m) was greater than that of diphenyl 4-hydroxy-3,5-dibromobenzyl phosphonate (HDBBP_P); however, quantitative yields for both products were obtainable. The addition of HDBBP as bromine and phosphorus containing flame-retardants to ABS copolymer showed better results than the addition of the same amount of brominated compound, or mixtures of both two compounds. It was also proved that compound containing both bromine and phosphorus exhibited more apparent synergistic effects on flame retardancy than the mixtures of brominated compound and phosphorous containing compound     

Visualization and characterization of electroactive defects in the native oxide film on aluminium

Spatial!y localized electrochemical activity at Al/Al2O3 electrodes has been investigated using scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) in order to establish the relationship between localized corrosion of Al (and Al alloys) with the defect structure of the native Al2O3 film. Local electron transfer at microscopic defects (2 to 50 microm radius) was visualized in acetonitrile solutions using the nitrobenzene/nitrobenzene radical anion (Eo approximately -1.6 V vs. Ag/Ag+) and tetracyanoquinodimethane/tetracyanoquinodimethane radical anion couples (Eo approximately -0.3 V) as redox mediators for imaging. SECM investigations revealed no significant differences in electrochemical activity at Al/AI203 electrodes in the two mediator solutions, indicating that electrical conduction at the defect sites is weakly dependent on interfacial potential and the electric field across the Al2O3 film. The density of electroactive defects observed by SECM varied by 2 to 3 orders of magnitude between electrodes prepared from the same source of Al (either 99.450% and 99.9995%) suggesting that electrical conduction in the native oxide is very sensitive to surface preparation. Defect densities as low as approximately 3 sites cm(-2) were readily measured by SECM.     

Improved catalysts for the palladium-catalyzed synthesis of oxindoles by amide alpha-arylation. Rate acceleration, use of aryl chloride substrates, and a new carbene ligand for asymmetric transformations

Catalysts comprised Pd(OAc)(2) and either PCy(3) or sterically hindered N-heterocyclic carbene ligands provide fast rates for a palladium-catalyzed synthesis of oxindoles by amide alpha-arylation. This catalyst system allowed for room-temperature reactions in some cases and reactions of aryl chlorides at 70 degrees C. Most important, reactions occurred in high yields under mild conditions to form the quaternary carbon in alpha,alpha-disubstituted oxindoles. The combined inter- and intramolecular reaction afforded an efficient synthetic method for formation of alpha-aryloxindole derivatives. Surprisingly, catalysts containing tert-butylphosphine ligands, which have been most reactive for ketone arylations, were less active than those containing PCy(3). Use of new, optically active heterocyclic carbene ligands gave substantial enantioselectivity in formation of an alpha,alpha-disubstituted oxindole. In contrast, a variety of optically active phosphine ligands that were tested gave poor enantioselectivity. Mechanistic studies showed that the reaction involves rate-limiting oxidative addition of aryl halide. Base-induced formation of and reductive elimination from an arylpalladium enolate intermediate were both faster than oxidative addition. Deprotonation of the tethered amide appeared to be faster than reductive elimination of the resulting palladium enolate to form the oxindole product.