The synthesis of small rings by functionalization of C(sp(3) )-H bonds remains a great challenge. We report for the first time a copper-catalyzed [1+1+1] cyclotrimerization of acetophenone derivatives under mild reaction conditions. The reaction has a broad scope for the stereoselective synthesis of cyclopropanes by trimerization of acetophenone. The developed transformation is based on an extr...

Densities ρ, Speeds of sound u, isentropic compressibilities κ s , intermolecular free lengths L f , specific acoustic impedances Z, relative association R a , intermolecular attraction α, excess molar volumes VE, excess isentropic compressibilities κ s E, excess intermolecular free lengths L f E and excess specific acoustic impedances ZE of acetophenone with ethyl cyanoacetate have been report...

In this communication, we report on the use of ultrafast electron diffraction to determine structural dynamics of excited states and reaction products of isolated aromatic carbonyls, acetophenone and benzaldehyde. For a 266 nm excitation, a bifurcation of pathways is structurally resolved, one leading to the formation of the triplet state (quinoid structure) and another to chemical products: fo...

[reaction: see text] Ruthenacycles obtained by cyclometalation of enantiopure aromatic primary or secondary amines with [(eta6-benzene)RuCl2]2 or with [(eta6-p-cymene)RuCl2]2 are efficient catalysts for asymmetric transfer hydrogenation (TOF up to 190 h(-1) at room temperature). Enantioselectivities in the transfer hydrogenation of acetophenone ranged from 38% to 89%. It is possible to prepare ...

Periodic outbreaks of spruce budworm (SBW) affect large areas of ecologically and economically important conifer forests in North America, causing tree mortality and reduced forest productivity. Host resistance against SBW has been linked to growth phenology and the chemical composition of foliage, but the underlying molecular mechanisms and population variation are largely unknown. Using a gen...

The short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase (SDR) from Empedobacter brevis ZJUY-1401 (EbSDR8, GenBank: ALZ42979.1) is a promising biocatalyst for the reduction of acetophenone to (R)-1-phenylethanol, but its industrial application restricted by insufficient tolerance acetophenone. In this paper, we developed chromogenic reaction-based high-throughput screening method and employed directed evolution...

The American Contact Dermatitis Society chose acetophenone azine (AA) as the 2021 Allergen of Year. Acetophenone is an emerging contact allergen that often associated with use sports equipment and footwear. pattern dermatitis initially starts locally at site but can develop into a generalized dermatitis. Strong suspicion necessary to diagnose AA allergy, patch testing should be completed potent...