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Enantioselective synthesis of chiral α-alkynylated thiazolidones by tandem S-addition/acetalization of alkynyl imines

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2020, 18,3117-3124
DOI: 10.1039/D0OB00365D, Paper
Mei-Xin Wang, Juan Liu, Zhen Liu, Yingcheng Wang, Qi-Qiong Yang, Wenyu Shan, Yu-Hua Deng, Zhihui Shao
A SPINOL-CPA catalyzed asymmetric [2 + 3]-annulation of in situ generated alkynyl imines and 1,4-dithiane-2,5-diol has been developed to afford enantiopure α-alkynylated thiazolidones.
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Experimental results and computational insight into sequential reactions of β-(2-aminophenyl)-α,β-ynones with aryl isocyanates/benzoyl isothiocyanate

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2020, 18,3177-3189
DOI: 10.1039/D0OB00087F, Paper
Antonio Arcadi, Massimiliano Aschi, Marco Chiarini, Fabio Marinelli, Vincenzo Marsicano, Gustavo Portalone
The selective formation of quinazoline vs. benzoxazine  and benzothiazine derivatives from β-(2-aminophenyl)-α,β-ynones and aryl isocyanates/benzoyl isothiocyanate was explored. DFT calculations provide a plausible rationale.
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Photocatalytic xanthate-based radical addition/cyclization reaction sequence toward 2-biphenyl isocyanides: synthesis of 6-alkylated phenanthridines

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0OB00136H, Communication
Pedro López-Mendoza, Luis D. Miranda
A photocatalytic xanthate-based radical addition/cyclization reaction cascade toward 2-biphenylisocyanides is described as a practical and modular approach to 6-alkylated phenanthridines.
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Study on the ArI-catalyzed intramolecular oxy-cyclization of 2-alkenylbenzamides to benzoiminolactones

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0OB00612B, Communication
Huixia Liu, Xiaojun Deng, Xie Huang, Nan Ji, Wei He
A metal-free synthetic method toward the preparation of benzoiminolactones through oxy-cyclization of 2-alkenylbenzamides mediated by a catalyst/oxidant (ArI/mCPBA) system was developed.
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Electrochemical synthesis of selenyl-dihydrofurans via anodic selenofunctionalization of allyl-naphthol/phenol derivatives and their anti-Alzheimer activity

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0OB00629G, Communication
Marcos R. Scheide, Alex R. Schneider, Guilherme A. M. Jardim, Guilherme M. Martins, Daniele C. Durigon, Sumbal Saba, Jamal Rafique, Antonio L. Braga
Herein, we report an eco-friendly, electrosynthetic approach for the intramolecular oxyselenylation of allyl-naphthol/phenol derivatives.
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Ni(II)-Catalyzed vinylic C–H functionalization of 2-acetamido-3-arylacrylates to access isotetronic acids

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0OB00557F, Paper
Biswajit Roy, Eshani Das, Avijit Roy, Dipakranjan Mal
A ligand-free Ni(II)-catalyzed cascade annulation reaction for the synthesis of 4-aryl-substituted isotetronic acids from 2-acetamido-3-arylacrylates via vinylic C–H functionalization is reported.
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Acylation of oxindoles using methyl/phenyl esters via mixed Claisen condensation – An access to 3-alkylideneoxindoles

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0OB00789G, Communication
Ramdas Sreedharan, Purushothaman Rajeshwaran, Pradeep Kumar Reddy Panyam, Saurabh Yadav, C. M. Nagaraja, THIRUMANAVELAN GANDHI
Predominantly, aggressive acid chlorides and stoichiometric coupling reagents are employed in the acylating process for synthesizing carbonyl tethered heterocycles. Herein, we report simple acyl sources, viz. methyl and phenyl esters...
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A silver-catalyzed radical ring-opening reaction of cyclopropanols with sulfonyl oxime ethers

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0OB00055H, Paper
Xiaobao Zeng, Xin Wang, Yanan Zhang, Li Zhu, Yu Zhao
A simple and efficient method for the radical ring-opening reaction of cyclopropanols with sulfonyl oxime ethers catalyzed by AgNO3 is developed, affording γ-keto oxime ethers in moderate to good yields.
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Blue emissive dimethylmethylene-bridged triphenylamine derivatives appending cross-linkable groups

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0OB00622J, Paper
Kangyu Zhou, Hongfei Pan, Yongjie Zhang, Houchen Wang, Xiaofei Dong, Xiangkui Ren, Xianggao Li, Shirong Wang, Zhijian Chen
Blue-emissive and cross-linkable dimethylmethylene-bridged triphenylamine derivatives were synthesized and their optical and electrochemical properties were investigated.
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Synthesis, structures and photophysical properties of hexacoordinated organosilicon compounds with 2-(2-pyridyl)phenyl groups

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2020, 18,3239-3242
DOI: 10.1039/D0OB00484G, Communication
Shohei Furuta, Toshiaki Mori, Yusuke Yoshigoe, Kohei Sekine, Yoichiro Kuninobu
We synthesised novel air-, water-, heat-, acid-, and base-stable hexacoordinated organosilicon compounds, which contain two C,N-bidentate ligands and form two silafluorene equivalent moieties, with Lewis acid–base interactions.
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Phenylboronic acid-catalyzed tandem construction of S–S and C–S bonds: a new method for the synthesis of benzyl disulfanylsulfone derivatives from S-benzyl thiosulfonates

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2020, 18,3243-3248
DOI: 10.1039/D0OB00442A, Communication
Raju Jannapu Reddy, Md. Waheed, Gamidi Rama Krishna
A novel and unique phenylboronic acid-catalyzed tandem construction of S–S and C–S bonds via dimerization–sulfonylation has been disclosed for the synthesis of benzyl disulfanylsulfone derivatives.
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KI/TBHP-promoted [3 + 2] cycloaddition of pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxalines and N-arylsulfonylhydrazones

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2020, 18,3360-3366
DOI: 10.1039/D0OB00494D, Paper
Zhen Yang, Jing He, Yueting Wei, Weiwei Li, Ping Liu
A series of diverse fused [1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-c]quinoxalines was obtained by an efficient KI/TBHP-promoted [3 + 2] cycloaddition of pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxalines and N-arylsulfonylhydrazones.
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Spiroconyone A, a new phytosterol with a spiro [5,6] ring system from Conyza japonica

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0OB00666A, Paper
Long-Gao Xiao, Yu Zhang, Hong-Li Zhang, Ding Li, Qiong Gu, Gui-Hua Tang, Qian Yu, Lin-Kun An
The first rearranged phytosterol (spiroconyone A) with an unusual spiro [5,6] ring system and two new TDP1 inhibitors 7 and 10 showing a strong synergistic effect with topotecan were isolated from Conyza japonica.
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'I'd have done anything else other than write this book': Akhil Sharma

New York-based writer Akhil Sharma 's novel Family Life has received rave reviews. The autobiographical book traces the journey of a family that moves to the US from India, its eldest son suddenly suffering a freak accident.




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'Never thought of him as Sunny Deol; he's always Papa'

'Since my dad is the director and producer of the film, the environment at home is quiet, nervous, excited and honestly, I just want it over with. Then I can relax and move on with my life.'








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Encyclopedia of biophysics / editors, Gordon Roberts, Anthony Watts ; European Biophysical Societies

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Genome and genomics: from archaea to eukaryotes / K. V. Chaitanya

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Experimenting at the boundaries of life: organic vitality in Germany around 1800 / Joan Steigerwald

Hayden Library - QH305.2.G3 S74 2019




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Civil war, mental illness, poverty, gang violence: the many roots of homelessness

We talked to homeless in different countries and they revealed housing insecurity's different causes around the world.




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[ASAP] Exposure to Trichloroethylene Metabolite <italic toggle="yes">S</italic>-(1,2-Dichlorovinyl)-L-cysteine Causes Compensatory Changes to Macronutrient Utilization and Energy Metabolism in Placental HTR-8/SVneo Cells

Chemical Research in Toxicology
DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.9b00356




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During Pandemic Italians Lower Baskets from Balcony to Feed Hungry




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Anthony Bourdain Gets Revenge With Jiro!

Anthony Bourdain's comic book 'Get Jiro' is every chef's fantasy.  If a customer puts ketchup on their eggs, and ruins the chef's creation, they lose their head - literally.




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Staff Picks: Danny Hess Skateboard

WIRED reviews the Danny Hess skateboard.




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Sony Action Cam Demo Footage

To test Sony's new POV camera, I strapped it to my editor's head and had him ride around on his bike.




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The Window - NYC Eastside Access Part 1: Most Expensive Transportation Project in US History

Deep under New York City, the Metropolitan Transit Authority is working on the country’s largest and most expensive transportation project. Over 50 years in the making, this $8.24 billion railway will connect the Long Island Rail Road to Grand Central Terminal. Follow Engineer Bill Ury, on an inspection of this massive subterranean project from beneath 38th Street in Manhattan to Sunnyside Yards in Queens.




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Angry Nerd - Can Star Trek Into Darkness Be Any Good?

Angry Nerd explains the “Star Trek Curse,” where every other film is either great or terrible. Can Star Trek: Into Darkness break the curse?




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The Window - NYC Eastside Access Part 2: Most Expensive Transportation Project in US History

Stirring images of an underground city set the stage for this subterranean journey through East Side Access, the country's largest transportation project. Get a detailed look at the bold vision for this massive railway expansion and learn why it could only happen in New York.




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What's Inside - Strike-Anywhere Matches

We break down the science of strike-anywhere matches to see what makes sparks fly.




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Gadget Lab - PlayStation 4: Mark Cerny Breaks Down the Hardware

Sony’s PlayStation 4 console could re-define the gaming industry. Lead system architect Mark Cerny and Sony Computer Entertainment execs Andrew House and Shuhei Yoshida explain how—with footage (including an exclusive) from the new games designed to take advantage of the new system.




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WIRED Live - Questlove on J Dilla, Vinyl Snobs & Lo-fi Hip-hop: Love Music Again

Check out WIRED's music issue featuring Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson at: http://www.wired.com/listen Music: "Unfound" Performed by Kooley High Written Napoleon Wright II, Charlie Smarts, Tab-One, Homeboy Sandman




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RetroGrade - Madden Doesn't Have Anything on this Old-School Football Video Game

In 1978 Mattel elevated handheld gaming to the next level with the Football 2. Realistic game sounds, plus the ability to pass the ball? Touchdown!




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The Window - Goodyear Blimp Part 2: How Many Pilots Does it Take to Fly the New Goodyear Airship?

Find out how the tech, aviation, and design of Goodyear's new airship stack up to its predecessors.




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NYC’s Best & Worst Ways to Commute

What’s the best way to commute in NYC? We had five Queens residents take various modes of transportation, including Uber, a cab, the ferry, a bike, and the subway to see which one came out on top.




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Ant-Man Director Says Paul Rudd is Just Right as Tiny Marvel Superhero

Ant-Man director Peyton Reed spoke with WIRED about bringing the tiny superhero to the big screen, some easter eggs for Marvel fans and how Paul Rudd preserved the wry humor of the original comic books.




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Talking Pictures | The Many Contradictions of Gitmo

Photographer Debi Cornwall made numerous trips to Guantánamo Bay Naval Base to make startlingly banal images of detainee and military personnel life. Children's jungle gyms, tiki bars and the overstuffed chair and shackles of the "Compliant Detainee Media Room."




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Evolution of a Pony: The 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang

With a massive engine and no creature comforts like back seats to weigh it down, the Shelby GT350R is a candidate for the most fun Mustang ever. WIRED associate editor Alex Davies takes it for a spin on the famed Laguna Seca racetrack.




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Absurd Creatures | This Tiny Adorable Critter Is Half Kangaroo, Half Velociraptor

The jerboa looks like a cross between a mouse and a tiny kangaroo and wow, can it hop! The rodents' elongated, powerful legs can propel the little fur balls as far as six feet.




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Director Danny Boyle on Why “Steve Jobs” Is Not a Biopic

“Steve Jobs” is more than just a biopic. Director Danny Boyle explains the unique approach he took by shooting the movie in three different film formats to capture the life and achievements of the Apple co-founder.




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Danny Boyle Reveals the Real Impact of Steve Jobs

"Steve Jobs" director Danny Boyle discusses how the Apple co-founder elevated the role of tech CEO to modern day storyteller. Boyle also explains his personal heroes in the technology world, from the founders of Wikipedia to Sir Tim Berners-Lee.




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Two Architects Give NYC a Makeover

From Times Square to the Empire State Building, New York City is known for its cultural landmarks and iconic institutions, but it also has its fair share of eyesores. Two NYC-based architects re-imagine their perfect version of the Big Apple.




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Is NYC Really the Greatest City in the World?

What do other cities have that NYC doesn't? Well, Europe's great food halls, Sydney's robust ferry system, and Moscow's elegant train stations for starters. New York city-based architects Vishaan Chakrabarti and Gregg Pasquarelli analyze how urban metropolis from around the world stack up against the city that never sleeps.




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Watch the Sun Erupt in a Symphony of Solar Storms

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory satellite uses specialized ultraviolet cameras to capture stunning images of the sun's solar storms.




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This Guy Can Teach You How to Memorize Anything

Joshua Foer can remember anything, including the first 100 digits of Pi. The former U.S.A. Memory Champion explains how he—and you—can memorize anything using the major system technique, which converts numbers into words and images.




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The Next List: The Future of Business Is Anything But Bleak

Tech bubble? What tech bubble. The future looks bright, especially when you sit down to talk with these four people.




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Absurd Creatures | Meet the Teeny-Tiny Creature With a Buzz Saw for a Face

May I introduce you to the rotifer, a magical microscopic critter that uses a buzz saw to suck its victims into its face.




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Meet the Tiny Foxes That Shouldn’t Be Alive

A decade ago the tiny island fox was on the brink of extinction. Now, thanks to a radical reordering of its California island ecosystem, the fox is coming off the Endangered Species List.