The title compound, C(25)H(22)Br(2)O(2), crystallizes with two mol-ecules in the asymmetric unit. In each independent mol-ecule, the two naphthalene ring systems are nearly perpendicular to one another, with dihedral angles of 85.6 (1) and 86.2 (1)°. The crystal structure is stabilized by C-H⋯π inter-actions, and inter- and intra-molecular C-H⋯O and C-H⋯Br hydrogen bonds.

In the title compound, C(30)H(21)As·CHCl(3), the dihedral angles between the three naphthalene ring systems [r.m.s. deviations = 0.007, 0.009 and 0.020 Å] are 72.54 (4), 88.05 (4) and 83.36 (4)°. In the crystal, the mol-ecules are stacked down the a axis being consolidated by C-H⋯π and π-π inter-actions [centroid to centroid distance = 3.7839 (7) Å].

The title compound, C(26)H(20), lies about an inversion centre. The naphthalene unit and the hexa-triene chain are each approximately planar (maximum deviations of 0.0143 and 0.0042 Å, respectively), and are inclined to one another at a dihedral angle of 49.20 (4)°. The dihedral angle between the two naphthalene ring systems of neighboring mol-ecules is 85.71 (4)°.

Clusters of genes which include determinants for the catalytic subunits of naphthalene dioxygenase (narAa and narAb) were analyzed in naphthalene-degrading Rhodococcus strains. We demonstrated (i) that in the region analyzed homologous gene clusters are separated from each other by nonhomologous DNA, (ii) that there are various degrees of homology between related genes, and (iii) that nar genes...

background & aim: clematis is an ornamental and medicinal plant that is primarily planted as an ornamental plant. clematis orientalis is native to asia and central europe, used as an antiseptic and refrigerant. the propagation of clematis is very important. in this study, the effects of plant growth regulators on rooting and growth of the plants in vitro culture were examined. experimental:...

Over fifty bacterial strains were isolated from seawater samples in the presence of naphthalene as a sole source of carbon and energy. Among them, three isolates with higher growth rate and naphthalene degradation ability were selected for further studies. Biochemical and molecular analysis revealed that two Persian Gulf isolates, strain PG-10 and strain PG-48 belonged to the group of hydrocarb...

Anticataract activity of Ambroxol, Spirulina and Vitamin E was examined using the naphthalene cataract model. Adult female albino rats of Wistar strain weighing between 180 and 220 grams were taken and divided into eight groups. Group I received light liquid paraffin 5 ml/kg/ day p.o. for 6 weeks. Group II received naphthalene solution 0.5 gm/kg/ day p.o. for first three days and 1 gm/kg/day p....