Preparation
of Achiral Molecules from Chiral Precursors.
Acrylic and crotonic esters may be prepared from D, L or DL-serine
and threonine respectively, in just 4 steps. |
pp 73-76
|
Chemical Fashions.
Review: The latest 'must-wear' chemicals, to get people running from
all over your department to look at you.
SG, Spain |
pp 77-82 |
New Silyl-Protecting
Groups, PIES, PEAS and CHIPS.
Phenylisopropylethylsilyl (PIES), phenylethylamylsilyl (PEAS) and cyclohexylisopropylphenylsilyl
(CHIPS) moieties are novel silicon protecting groups which compliment the
familiar TIPS, TES, TMS, TBDMS and TBDPS.
Authorship the subject of contention |
pp 83-86 |
Cowboy Chemists.
A historical account of the pioneering work undertaken by 'Bunsen-Bill'
Cody et al, in Dodge City at the end of the 19th century.
CCS |
pp 87-98 |
Goal? C60
In The Back Of The Net.
A preliminary report on the construction of nanotube goal-posts, with
a view to scoring a goal with C60.
CCS |
pp 99-108 |
Rapid Destruction of Organic Molecules
with Microwave Irradiation.
Complex molecules were rapidly degraded in a domestic microwave oven.
Degradation may be effected in solution or on a silica gel matrix, with
or without heating to ignition.
CCS |
pp 109-112 |
Solid Phase Extraction
Techniques: The use of Cellulose to Extract Valuable Product from the Laboratory
Floor.
Includes a useful table of solvents suitable for contaminating your
product with blue dye pigments.
WB, Sweden |
pp 113-116 |
