Synthesis and DNA cross-linking of a phototriggered FR900482 mitosene progenitor

[reaction: see text] The synthesis and biochemical reactivity of the first photoactivated mitosene-based DNA interstrand cross-linking agent is described.     

Pentakis(methoxycarbonyl)cyclopentadiene,a strong organic acid: Crystal and molecular structures of HC5(CO)2Me)5 and Li[C5(CO2Me)5](H2O)

Contrary to some previously depicted structures, the proton in HC₅(CO₂Me)₅ is bonded to two oxygens rather than to carbon; the lithium ion in Li[C₅(CO₂Me)₅] (H₂O) is tetrahedrally coordinated by two carbonyl oxygens from one C₅ anion, one from a second anion, and a water molecule.     

Theoretical aspects of a preparative continuous chromatograph

Summary Equipment which has been used or suggested for preparative scale chromatography is reviewed. Particular attention is paid to one form of equipment for continuous counter-current chromatography which employs a moving mechanical seal. The theoretical effects of practical operating conditions and the mode of operation of this equipment are discussed. The influence of these effects on polymer fractionation is also considered. A theoretical model, based on the equilibrium stage concept, is proposed for the simulation of continuous gel permeation chromatography of a binary feed on such an apparatus. Examples of the results obtained from the computer simulation are given.     

Tetraethyl 4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2,3,5,6-pyridinetetracarboxylate

Reaction of 3-nitrobenzaldehyde with diethyl oxalacetate in the presence of piperidine acetate and then ammonium acetate/acetic acid gave a moderate yield of tetraethyl 1,4-dihydro-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2,3,5,6-pyridinetetracarboxylate. This was oxidized with nitric acid to tetraethyl 4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2,3,5,6-pyridinetetracarhoxylate which was hydrolyzed and decarboxylated to give 4-(3-nitrophenyl)pyridine.     

Palladium catalyzed decarbonylation of aromatic acyl chlorides

A variety of palladium catalysts have been found to effectively promote the decarbonylation of aromatic acyl chlorides at elevated temperatures.