A variety of N-(selenomethyl)alkyl-phthalimides (alkyl = -(CH2)n-; n = 2-5, 1a, b, d, e) and N-(selenobenzyl)propyl phthalimide (1c) were synthesized and their photochemistry was studied at λ = 300 nm. Steady-state photolysis and laser time-resolved spectroscopy studies confirmed that these reactions proceeded by direct or acetone-sensitized excitation followed by intramolecular electron transf...

An MCM-41-SO3H catalyst with 14 wt% S was successfully synthesized to be used in furfural production from xylose and hemicellulose a biphasic n-butanol/water system. The precursor MCM-41 the acid-functionalized were characterized by XRD, FTIR, TEM, N2 physisorption, ICP-MS, TPD-NH3, XPS. characterization results indicated that sulfonic process partially decreased ordered mesoporous structure in...

The split feasibility problem (SFP) is to find x ∈ C so that Ax ∈ Q, where C is a nonempty closed convex subset of Rn, Q is a nonempty closed convex subset of Rm, and A is a matrix from Rn into Rm. One of successful methods for solving the SFP is Byrne’s CQ algorithm. However, to carry out the CQ algorithm, it is required that the closed convex subsets are simple and that the matrix norm is kno...

Objective(s): Anticonvulsant activity of phthalimide was discovered in 2000 by molecular hybridization of thalidomide and ameltolide. In our previous research we have reported some new 4-substituted derivatives of phthalimide with good activity against the tonic and clonic seizures Material and Methods: A series of novel 4-flurophthalimides that designed using bioisosteric replacement were synt...

Objective(s): Anticonvulsant activity of phthalimide was discovered in 2000 by molecular hybridization of thalidomide and ameltolide. In our previous research we have reported some new 4-substituted derivatives of phthalimide with good activity against the tonic and clonic seizures Material and Methods: A series of novel 4-flurophthalimides that designed using bioisosteric replacement were synt...

In the present work, interaction strength of Carbon Monoxide (CO) with a set forty-two, strategically selected, functionalized benzenes was calculated. Our ab initio calculations at MP2/6-311++G** level theory reveal that phenyl hydrogen sulfate (-OSO3H) showed highest CO (?19.5 kJ/mol), which approximately three times stronger compared unfunctionalized benzene (?5.3 kJ/mol). Moreover, top-perf...

Apoptosis of osteoblasts triggered by high-dose glucocorticoids (GCs) has been identified as a major cause of osteoporosis. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms accounting for this action remain elusive, which has impeded the prevention and cure of this side effect. Sulforaphane (SFP) is a naturally occurring isothiocyanate that has huge health benefits for humans. In this study, by usi...

A bioactive polyethylene substrate can be produced by incorporation of sulfonic functional groups (-SO3H) on its surface and by soaking in a calcium hydroxide saturated solution. Variation of the surface potential of the polyethylene modified with -SO3H groups with soaking in a simulated body fluid (SBF) was investigated using a laser electrophoresis zeta-potential analyzer. To complement the s...

objective(s): alzheimer's disease (ad) is a neurodegenerative disorder in elderly patients. decrease in cholinergic neurotransmission is the main known cause in the pathophysiology of the disease. improvement and potentiation of the cholinergic system could be beneficial for treatment of the ad. acetylcholinesterase inhibitors such as donepezil can enhance the duration of action of acetylc...

The organocatalytic enantioselective trifluoromethylthiolation of oxindoles employing N-(trifluoromethylthio)phthalimide as a stable, easy to handle CF3S-source has been developed. Optically active products with a quaternary stereogenic center bearing a CF3S-group are obtained in good yields and with good to excellent enantioselectivities.