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A Series Of Vertically Integrated Nanotechnology Experiments For The Undergraduate Curriculum, Kevin W. Kittredge, Lesley E. Russell, Michael C. Leopold Jun 2007

A Series Of Vertically Integrated Nanotechnology Experiments For The Undergraduate Curriculum, Kevin W. Kittredge, Lesley E. Russell, Michael C. Leopold

Chemistry Faculty Publications

We have designed three nanotechnology experiments that are vertically integrated for an undergraduate chemistry curriculum. They are an evolving set of experiments for sequential courses in an undergraduate chemistry program. These experiments are designed to match the student's level of understanding for each particular course. The participating student is involved in a "research" project that progresses in both theory and experimental technique. Students benefit from these vertically integrated experiments by being involved in multiple facets of a simulated research project. This mimics a traditional research project under an advisor's supervision without the undesired drawback of an unknown outcome.


1,4-Di-9-Anthrylbutane, Mustafa Arslan, Erol Asker, John Masnovi, Ronald J. Baker May 2007

1,4-Di-9-Anthrylbutane, Mustafa Arslan, Erol Asker, John Masnovi, Ronald J. Baker

Chemistry Faculty Publications

In the title compound, C32H26, the molecule has an inversion centre at the mid-point of the central C—C bond. Weak intermolecular C—H...π interactions help to stabilize the crystal structure.


A Tandem Enol Silane Formation-Mukaiyama Aldol Reaction Mediated By Tmsotf, C. Wade Downey, Miles W. Johnson May 2007

A Tandem Enol Silane Formation-Mukaiyama Aldol Reaction Mediated By Tmsotf, C. Wade Downey, Miles W. Johnson

Chemistry Faculty Publications

A slight excess of silyl trifluoromethanesulfonate mediates a tandem enol silane formation-Mukaiyama aldol reaction in the presence of Hunig’s base. Preformation of the enol silane is unnecessary for efficient reactions, which proceed in 75–97% yield for the addition of aryl methyl ketones and acetate esters to non-enolizable aldehydes. Mechanistic data suggests that free amine is crucial for full conversion.


1,3-Bi-9-Anthrylpropane, Mustafa Arslan, Erol Asker, John Masnovi, Ronald J. Baker Apr 2007

1,3-Bi-9-Anthrylpropane, Mustafa Arslan, Erol Asker, John Masnovi, Ronald J. Baker

Chemistry Faculty Publications

The title compound, C31H24, with three molecules in the asymmetric unit. The crystal packing is mainly stabilized by weak C—H⋯π inter­actions in addition to van der Waals forces.


Identification And Characterization Of A New Tubulin-Binding, Susan L. Mooberry, Kimberly N. Weiderhold, Sivanesan Dakshanamurthy, Ernest Hamel, Edith J. Banner, Anastasia Kharlamova, Jonathan Hempel, John T. Gupton, Milton L. Brown Jan 2007

Identification And Characterization Of A New Tubulin-Binding, Susan L. Mooberry, Kimberly N. Weiderhold, Sivanesan Dakshanamurthy, Ernest Hamel, Edith J. Banner, Anastasia Kharlamova, Jonathan Hempel, John T. Gupton, Milton L. Brown

Chemistry Faculty Publications

We studied the mechanism of action of 3,5-dibromo-4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (JG-03-14) and found that it is a potent microtubule depolymerizer. JG-03-14 caused a dose-dependent loss of cellular microtubules, formation of aberrant mitotic spindles, accumulation of cells in the G2/M phase of the cell cycle, and Bcl-2 phosphorylation. These events culminated in the initiation of apoptosis, as evidenced by the caspase 3-dependent cleavage of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP). JG-03-14 has antiproliferative activity against a wide range of cancer cell lines, with an average IC50 value of 62 nM, and it is a poor substrate for transport …