10.1007/BF00909177
The study investigates the alkenylation of m-cresol by allyl alcohol using various acid catalysts, including phosphoric acid, zinc chloride deposited on aluminum oxide, and cationite KU-1. The researchers found that under certain conditions, the yield of alkenylation products could reach 47% of the theoretical value. The reaction products include isomeric allyl-m-cresols and 2,6-dimethylcoumaran. The study also explores the reaction mechanism, suggesting that the alkenylation proceeds via both C-alkenylation and O-alkenylation pathways, with the O-alkenylation product rearranging to form the ortho isomer and subsequently cyclizing to 2,6-dimethylcoumaran.
10.1080/10426500802274625
The study presents an efficient, green, and reusable catalytic system using KF/Al2O3 for the solvent-free synthesis of N-alkyl derivatives of sulfonamides via Michael reactions. The process is conducted under microwave irradiation without the need for organic solvents, making it environmentally friendly and cost-effective. The researchers optimized the reaction conditions and found that the use of KF/Al2O3 and tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBAB) significantly improved the yield and selectivity of the desired N-alkylated sulfonamides. The method was effective with various α,β-unsaturated esters and sulfonamides, demonstrating broad applicability. The catalyst could be reused multiple times after simple washing, showing its potential for industrial applications. The study emphasizes the importance of green chemistry practices and the role of microwave irradiation in accelerating reaction rates and improving outcomes.
10.1021/ja1046523
Shih-Huang Chang et al. presents a novel method for creating glycan arrays on aluminum oxide-coated glass (ACG) slides using phosphonate chemistry. Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) plays a crucial role as a functionalized surface for the development of glycan arrays. The study introduces both covalent and noncovalent glycan arrays, which are prepared by attaching glycans with polyfluorinated hydrocarbon or phosphonic acid tails to the ACG slide surface. The noncovalent array is characterized by MS-TOF without the need for a matrix, allowing for direct analysis of enzymatic reactions and protein binding. The covalent array, created by reacting glycans with phosphonic acid tails directly with the ACG surface, is used for quantitative protein binding analysis. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of these arrays in studying cellulase activities and differentiating between exo- and endoglucanase activities using cellotetraose as a substrate.