Synthesis of 8,9-disubstituted fluoranthenes by domino two-fold Heck/electrocyclization/dehydrogenation of 1,2-dibromoacenaphthylene

Fluoranthenes were prepared by domino two-fold Heck/electrocyclization/dehydrogenation reactions of 1,2-dibromoacenaphthylene.     

Combining the assumptions of variable and constant returns to scale in the efficiency evaluation of secondary schools

Our paper reports on the use of data envelopment analysis (DEA) for the assessment of performance of secondary schools in Malaysia during the implementation of the policy of teaching and learning mathematics and science subjects in the English language (PPSMI). The novelty of our application is that it makes use of the hybrid returns-to-scale (HRS) DEA model. This combines the assumption of constant returns to scale with respect to quantity inputs and outputs (teaching provision and students) and variable returns to scale (VRS) with respect to quality factors (attainment levels on entry and exit) and socio-economic status of student families. We argue that the HRS model is a better-informed model than the conventional VRS model in the described application. Because the HRS technology is larger than the VRS technology, the new model provides a tangibly better discrimination on efficiency than could be obtained by the VRS model. To assess the productivity change of secondary schools over the years surrounding the introduction of the PPSMI policy, we adapt the Malmquist productivity index and its decomposition to the case of HRS model.     

Darstellung und schwingungsspektren von trimethylzinndiorganothiophosphinaten Me3SnOSPR′R″ (R′R″ = Me2, MePh,Ph2). Die kristallstruktur von Me3SnOSPMe2

A series of trimethyltin diorganothiophosphinates Me₃SnOSPR′R″ (R′R″ = Me₂, MePh, Ph₂) was prepared from (Me₃Sn)₂O and R′R″PSCl in cyclohexane solution. A close study of the vibrational spectra is given; ³¹P NMR and mass spectra are also reported. The structural investigation of Me₃SnOSPMe₂ by means of X-ray diffraction (R 5.2%, 1697 observed independent reflexions) shows the compound to consists of chains, in which planar SnMe₃ units and tetrahedral OSPMe₂ groups are linked by the O- and S-atoms of the thiophosphinate.     

Dienic reactivity of 3,5-cycloheptadienone: reaction with singlet oxygen.

Photo-sensitized singlet oxygenation of 3,5-cycloheptadienone affords the corresponding endoperoxide and its diimide reduction, thermal isomerization and triphenylphosphine deoxygenation was studied.     

Cycloadditionsreaktionen des heptafulvalens

The cycloaddition reactions of heptafulvalene with singulel: oxygen , CSI and PTD have been investigated.     

Chemical synthesis and characterization of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/tungsten composite materials in the presence of ionic liquids

Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/tungsten (PEDOT/W) composites were prepared by an in situ chemical oxidative polymerization of 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene in different ionic liquids; 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (BMIMBF₄), 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate (BMIMPF₆), 1-butyl- 3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl) imide (BMIMTFSI), and 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl) imide (BMPTFSI). These polymer/metal hybrids (PEDOT/W) were subsequently characterized for their structural, crystalline, thermal and morphological properties by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The significant enhancement in properties can be attributed to the nanoscale particle size and uniform size distribution of PEDOT/W and the synergistic effect between the inorganic nano-W and organic PEDOT material.     

A three-carbon (n+1+2) ring expansion method for the synthesis of macrocyclic enones. Application to muscone synthesis

The three-carbon ring expansion methodology commences with the preparation of a cyclic allene (C9, C11, C13), readily available from the corresponding cycloalkene via dibromocarbene addition and subsequent treatment with methyllithium. Dichloroketene addition to the cyclic allene regioselectively provides the [2+2] cycloadduct, which is reductively dechlorinated with zinc in methanol. The resulting cyclobutanone is then catalytically hydrogenated; cyclobutanone ring opening is affected with trimethylsilyl iodide; immediate dehydroiodination of the resulting β-iodocycloalkanone with diazabicycloundecane (DBU) provides the corresponding macrocyclic enone. The 15-membered enone was converted to d,l-muscone with (CH₃)₂CuLi.     

Diastereoselective Synthesis of Camptothecin-like Scaffolds: Construction of a New Class of Pseudo-natural Products

The discovery of novel small molecules endowed with high 3D-content remains a powerful tool for interrogating underrepresented biological space. To this end, the pseudo-natural products (pseudo-NP) strategy has become one of the most important tools to deliver biologically significant chemical probes. In this article, we describe the development of a new class of pseudo-NP collection, through connecting tryptamines with a furanose derivative followed by subjecting the product from this operation to a ring distortion strategy that led to diastereoselective synthesis of camptothecin-like compounds. This process is driven by a cascade that unites Pictet–Spengler reaction with Michael addition reaction, followed by oxidative-ring enlargement and subsequent transannular aldol cyclization delivering camptothecin-like architectures. The obtained diastereoselectivity was verified using density functional theory (DFT) calculations.     

Substitution effects of La3+ ions on the structural and magnetic properties of Co2Y hexaferrites synthesized by sol–gel autocombustion method

Y-type hexaferrite Sr₂Co₂La_xFe_12?xO₂₂ (x = 0.0, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20) powders have been synthesized using the sol–gel autocombustion method. Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Thermogravimetry, Fourier Transform Infra-Red spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and vibrating sample magnetometery were used to investigate the samples. XRD patterns confirm the formation of Y-type hexaferrite phase. SEM patterns show that mostly grains exhibit rod shape and some appear in the form of hexagonal platelet shape. The rod or rice shape hexaferrite may be used in catalysis, information storage, surface enhanced Raman scattering, imaging and sensing. The samples with hexagonal platelet-like shape particles may be suitable as microwave absorbing materials. The energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy spectrum shows the presence of dissolved reactants Sr, Co, La and Fe. The saturation magnetization (M_s) calculated using the law of approach to saturation decrease with the increasing of lanthanum (La³⁺) contents. The decrease in ‘M_s’ may be because of magnetic dilution and spin canting and hence reduction in the super-exchange interactions. The retentivity (M_r) and coercivity (H_c) enhance with the increase of La³⁺ contents. The enhancement in coercivity from 193 to 598.6 Oe may be because of increase in the porosity of samples with the increase of La³⁺ contents. The coercivity of the synthesized materials is few hundred oersteds (Oe), which may be suitable for security, switching, sensing, high frequency applications and is also favorable for electromagnetic materials.