A method has been established for the synthesis and gas chromatography of Mn(HFA)2Py2 and Fe(HFA)2Py2. The synthetic method was found to be rapid, simple, and quantitative. Two different liquid stationary phases, SE-30 and QF-1 , were used in the atte . . .

MUC1 is an important marker in adenocarcinomas and represents an important target for cancer drug development. The N-terminal domain of MUC1 consists of a repeating amino acid sequence called the VNTR that in healthy cells is highly glycosylated. Howe . . .

A satisfactory method has been developed in the laboratory for the preparation of unsaturated thiolactones by the addition of 5-methoxy-2-thlenyllithium to carbonyl compounds.

A series of experiments was conducted In which 5-diphenylmethylene-2 (5H)-thiophenone (11) and diphenyl— acetylene (12) (1:1 mole ratio) were irradiated in benzene, methanol, or a mixed solution of benzene and methanol. The courses of the photo—reacti . . .

Photolysis of a methanol solution of 2-(5~methoxy-thienyl)-diphenylcarblnol (IV) with ultraviolet light led to the formation of 5-diphenylmethylene-2(5H)-thiophenone (VI). The ketal-like structure VII has been proposed1 as an intermediate in this conv . . .

Gold nanoclusters are an intermediate form between molecular and bulk gold. In some respects, they retain a physical appearance to gold nanoparticles but possess molecular-like properties unique to them. One notable example is the highly stable and sy . . .

This type of study was attempted because in bulk reactions base catalyzed hydrolysis of esters are considered to be irreversible as compared to acid catalyzed hydrolysis, and all kinds of reaction mechanisms are presented to this effect3. This type of . . .

Existing methods for the preparation of LB unsaturated ketones involve the introduction of the double bod into an existing ketone; this has been accomplished, for example, by bromination at the L position followed by dehydrobromination of the bromo ke . . .

Recent studies by our research group have shown that a new series of curcumin analogs, (1E,4E)-1,5-diheteroarylpenta-1,4-diene-3-ones, possesses significantly improved anti-proliferative potency toward both androgen-sensitive and androgen-insensitive . . .

A large portion of the universe consists of matter in the plasma state. This is a highly reactive mixture of ions and electrons. Plasmas have such distinctive properties that they may be regarded as a fourth state. These charged gases occur in stars, . . .

Isoprene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) emitted naturally through vegetation. Studies have shown isoprene?s oxidative products have a major impact in the formation of secondary organic aerosols (SOAs). These SOAs are precursors to various health . . .

NiN2S2 complexes are an important class of complexes often used to model zinc fingers. To date, tetradentate N2S2 ligands have been used in model complexes order to gain more understanding of possible transmetallation and oxidation products. Typical t . . .

The class Mammalia contains approximately 5,400 species that display incredible variation in their pelage characteristics. When attempting to identify an unknown animal based on the morphological characteristics of its hair, the macroscopic and micros . . .

Hexanethiolated silver nanoparticles were initially prepared via a modified Brust-Schriffin method. Additional alkanethiolated silver nanoparticles were prepared via solution phase ligand replacement reactions using hexanethiolated silver nanoparticle . . .

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. There is no effective therapy when prostate cancer becomes metastatic and refractory to conventional treatments. For this reason, the identification and explora . . .

The designer of a reaction mechanism must follow certain rules. Gathering enough information to present a mechanism which will stand close scrutiny is hard enough, but to fit the facts gathered to a consistent theory is, at times, very difficult. Not . . .

Perhaps one of the greatest challenges faced by the forensic DNA laboratory today is that of backlog reduction. Automation is the key to reducing backlog, but even with current automated methods much time is spent on liquid handling. The goal of this . . .

Particulate matter (PM) is a form of air pollution consisting of solid and liquid particles suspended in the air. PM has been linked to a range of adverse health effects including asthma. Chemicals called quinones that are present within PM are suspec . . .

“Crimson Seedless” grape (Vitis vinifera L.) is a popular late-season red table grape in the California Central Valley, but its poor color development due to the warmer night temperatures in this region adversely affects the quality of this table grap . . .

Both gas-liquid and gas-solid chromatography have been used in attempts to separate polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and polyphenyl class compounds. To date, only limited success has been achieved. This investigation employed porous silica beads, modif . . .

Analysis and prediction of vibrational spectra may be based upon similarities in vibrational modes of molecules whose vibrational spectra are understood. Frequently the molecule whose vibrational assignment is known is simpler than the molecule to be . . .

The purpose of the present work was to devise a synthesis of the previously unreported 1-azabicyclo [3.2.0] heptane (6). This bicyclic compound was to be the result of a four step synthesis starting with pyrrole (13). The first step (A) of this synthe . . .

An electrothermal vaporizer was designed and used for ZnO nanoparticle synthesis. Through this process the need for chemicals, catalysts, and expensive equipment has been minimized or eliminated. Further, by miniaturizing the process, the need for lar . . .

Automated identification of ignitable liquids by comparison of GC-MS data could provide a significant benefit to forensic laboratories. Many chromatographic pattern comparison techniques fail to correctly identify these liquids because of chromatograp . . .

Accurate emission measurements from dairy farms are important to determine effectson local air quality. Previous dairy research has use done technique to measure emission, an isolation flux chamber or a dispersion model. Previous studies have identifi . . .

Thermodynamic data for binary mixtures of carbon tetrachloride and aliphatic molecules should be quite useful for testing theories of solutions of nonelectrolytes since the component liquids are composed of molecules which are relatively simple in spa . . .

A method for the synthesis of pteroyl- y-glutamyl glutamic acid (and other polyglutamates of folic acid) has been studied using folic acid as the starting material. Dimethyl folate and diethyl folate were prepared and hydrolyzed under basic conditions . . .

The configuration of yellow and red t.richlorotris(diethyl sulfide)iridium(lll) was investigated by measurement of dipole moment, visible and ultraviolet absorption spectra, and cunductance, measurements as well as electrophoretic and ion exchange beh . . .

It is in order to consider first the point symmetry of the phosphoric acid molecule, for, if we may consider the molecular symmetry (and, therefore, molecular vibrations) as a function of the symmetry of the surrounding crystal, our deliberations will . . .

The allylic alkylation reaction is a Pd-catalyzed transformation that tolerates a wide variety of substrates and results in the formation of a new carbon- carbon bond. This reaction is a very useful synthetic tool, and the asymmetric version (known as . . .

The distinctive properties of gold nanoparticles shed the light on the study of thiolate-coated monolayer protected gold nanoparticle assemblies and their applications in various health related fields. The surface-dependent electrochemical properties . . .

β-N-methyl-amino-L-alanine (BMAA) in the presence of bicarbonate (HCO3-) undergoes structural modifications generating two carbamate species, α-carbamate and β-carbamate. The presence of these carbamate species is thought to be a causative agent in ne . . .

Cyclic peptides have become important model systems in many diverse polypeptide studies. The cyclic structure constrains the molecule to relatively few conformations simplifying studies in nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared spectroscopy, side chain . . .

The photolysis of 2-(5-methoxythienyl)-diphenylmethanol in absolute methanol led to an intermediate which could readily be converted to 5-biphenylmethylene-2(5H)-thiophenone. The nature of this intermediate is uncertain but its basic structure was pro . . .

The presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the environment has become an emerging concern over the years. These compounds make their way into the environment from various sources such as sewage, industrial effluents, and agr . . .

The hydroxyl radical is an important atmosphere oxidant, which controls the chemical lifetimes of many atmospheric trace gases and it is involved in the formation of tropospheric ozone and secondary organic aerosols. Alkene ozonolysis is one of the pa . . .

In forensic casework, liquid-liquid extractions are the most common technique used for drug evidence analysis and conditions are chosen by the analyst to best fit the type of evidence, instrumental conditions, legal requirements, and analysis criteria . . .

This study attempts to provide that analysis for the particular system of interest. The sewage effluent of the Science building at Fresno State College was the system chosen not only because a profile of the wastewater had not previously been obtained . . .

The reaction between HO2 and organic peroxy radicals (RO2) radicals represents an important chemical sink for HOx radicals in the troposphere. On the basis of a few studies of carbonyl-containing organic peroxy radicals, they may react via four differ . . .

Flavonoids are a class of naturally occurring compounds ubiquitously distributed in a variety of dietary plants with an array of biological activities. Flavonols are a sub-class of flavonoids featuring a hydroxyl group at C-3. Certain flavonols, such . . .

Sulfur-rich zinc sites are common motifs used in biological systems; the most notable are the zinc binding sites of zinc fingers, which play vital roles in controlling cellular functions such as transcription, translation, DNA repair, and apoptosis. R . . .

In the United States, prostate cancer is the 2nd most common diagnosed form of cancer in men. Currently, the medical therapy for advanced, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) is unmet. Therefore we turn our attention towards natura . . .

The following paper covers the work done in the laboratories of the Chemistry Department of the Fresno State College from 1951 to 1953. As more questions have arisen than answers obtained, this paper is more of a progress report with suggestions for f . . .