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  • Cis-Trans Isomeric Carotenoids, Vitamins A and Arylpolyenes

    • 1st Edition
    • May 12, 2014
    • L. Zechmeister
    • English
    Cis-Trans Isomeric Carotenoids, Vitamins A, and Arylpolyenes focuses on the reactions, characteristics, and properties of cis-trans isomeric carotenoids, vitamins A, and arylpolyenes. The publication first takes a look at carotenoids, number, types, and properties of cis carotenoids, and cis-trans isomerism and UV spectra. Discussions focus on simple theoretical interpretation of spectral phenomena, spectra at extremely low temperatures, relative stabilities, melting points, rotatory power, and historical remarks on the stereoisomerism of polyenes. The text then ponders on the preparation of cis carotenoids by direct rearrangement of the all-trans form and total synthesis and naturally occurring cis and polycis carotenoids. The manuscript examines some general remarks on configurational assignments, configurational assignments in certain stereoisomeric sets, and lower-molecular weight carotenoid-carboxyli... acids. Topics include bixin set, stereoisomeric sets with two aromatic terminal groups, stereoisomeric sets with one hydroaromatic and one aliphatic terminal group, configuration and infrared spectrum, and stereoisomeric types. The manuscript also elaborates on vitamins A and retinenes, cumulenes with aromatic terminal groups, and polyene azines. The publication is a dependable source of information for researchers interested in cis-trans isomeric carotenoids, vitamins A, and arylpolyenes.

  • The Alkaloids

    Chemistry and Physiology
    • 1st Edition
    • May 12, 2014
    • R. H. F. Manske
    • English
    The Alkaloids: Chemistry and Physiology, Volume VIII: The Indole Alkaloids focuses on the advances in the chemistry of indole alkaloids. This book discusses the tryptamine and its derivatives, postulated biosyntheses of the physostigmine ring system, and source of the alkaloids. The simple lysergic acid amides, mass spectra of mitraphylline and rhynchophylline, and alkaloids of gelsemium species are also elaborated. This text likewise covers the determination of the structure of the alkaloids, stereochemistry of cinchonamine, dimeric alkaloids of calabash curare, and chemistry of the reserpine group. Other topics include the biology of ergot and short history of its active principles up to the discovery of ergotamine. This volume is recommended for chemists and researchers interested in indole alkaloids.

  • The Alkaloids

    Chemistry and Physiology
    • 1st Edition
    • May 12, 2014
    • R. H. F. Manske
    • English
    The Alkaloids: Chemistry and Physiology, Volume IX focuses on alkaloid chemistry. This book discusses the occurence of known aporphines in plants, reductions with sodium in liquid ammonia, alkaloids related to corydaline, and quaternary alkaloids containing an N-methyl group. The phthalideisoquinolin... alkaloids, alkaloids containing one diphenyl ether linkage, trisisobutylisoquino... alkaloids, and alkaloids of Platydesma campanulata are also elaborated. This publication likewise covers the stereochemistry of the ring nitrogen in the tropanes, pharmacologically active synthetic tropanium salts, and alkaloids of apocynaceae. Other topics include the isolation and purification of salamandra alkaloids, biological activity of tylophora alkaloids, and structure of himbosine. This volume is valuable to chemists and researchers interested in alkaloids and their structures.

  • The Alkaloids

    Chemistry and Physiology
    • 1st Edition
    • May 12, 2014
    • R. H. F. Manske
    • English
    The Alkaloids: Chemistry and Physiology, Volume XI focuses on alkaloids and their structures. This book discusses the distribution of indole alkaloids in plants, ajmaline-sarpagine alkaloids, cinchophyllamine and isocinchophyllamine, and Voacanga alkaloids. The alkaloids of Vinca rosea L, eburnamine-vincamine alkaloids, heteroyohimbane group, and dimeric alkaloids of calabash curare are also elaborated. This publication likewise covers the alkaloids lacking the tryptamine bridge, alkaloids of undetermined structure, and chemistry of colchicine alkaloids. Other topics include the monoterpenoid alkaloids containing a pyridine or piperidine ring, tobacco alkaloids, alkaloids of Astrocasia phyllanthoides, and aspidospermtidine group. This volume is beneficial to chemists and researchers concerned with alkaloid chemistry.

  • The Alkaloids

    Chemistry and Physiology
    • 1st Edition
    • May 12, 2014
    • R. H. F. Manske + 1 more
    • English
    The Alkaloids: Chemistry and Physiology, Volume I deals with the chemistry and pharmacology of the alkaloids. This book discusses the sources of alkaloids and their isolation, alkaloids in grafts, position in nitrogen metabolism, and factors affecting alkaloid formation. The structure of the necic acids, common sources of different senecio alkaloids, alkaloids of hemlock, and chemistry of the tropane alkaloids are also elaborated. This text likewise covers the elucidation of the structure of strychnine and brucine; consequences of alkaloid formation; and structure of the alkaloids. This volume is a good source for chemists and researchers interested in the field of alkaloid chemistry.

  • Small Molecular Immunomodifiers of Microbial Origin

    Fundamental and Clinical Studies of Bestatin
    • 1st Edition
    • May 9, 2014
    • Hamao Umezawa
    • English
    Small Molecular Immunomodifiers of Microbial Origin: Fundamental and Clinical Studies of Bestatin focuses on the results of experimental and clinical studies suggesting that bestatin and small molecular weight immunity-enhancing agents can contribute to the treatment of cancer and resistant infections. The selection first offers information on the screening, discoveries, and genetics of microbial secondary metabolites and activity of bestatin. Topics include the effect of bestatin on colony formation of murine bone marrow progenitor cells in vitro; antitumor effect of bestatin on murine transplantable tumors; and structures and properties of bestatin, amastatin, forphenicine, and esterastin. The text then examines the effects of bestatin on DNA and RNA metabolism in T-cells and levamisole and bestatin in immunodefficient aged mice. The text examines the influence of bestatin on the lymphoid system in humans, natural killer activity, and bone marrow. The preliminary phase I study of bestatin in lung cancer cases and malignant skin tumors are discussed. Topics include dosage schedule, clinical findings, and changes in immunological parameters. The selection is a vital reference for readers interested in the applications of bestatin in the treatment of cancer and resistant infections.

  • Aromatic Chemistry

    Organic Chemistry for General Degree Students
    • 1st Edition
    • April 24, 2014
    • P. W. G. Smith + 1 more
    • English
    Organic Chemistry for General Degree Students, Volume 2: Aromatic Chemistry covers the simple heteroaromatic systems and the chemistry of their functional groups. This book is divided into 11 chapters that also describe the properties of the aromatic compounds. The first chapters discuss the benzene structure and reactivity; nitro compounds and aromatic nitration; aromatic and side-chain halogenated compounds; general properties of aromatic sulfonic acids; and the mechanism of sulfonation. The succeeding chapters explore the analysis and general reactions of nucleophilic replacements, as well as the synthesis of sulfonic acid derivatives. These topics are followed by discussions on the basic properties of phenols and the reactions involving hydroxyl group. The last chapters examine the behavior of diazonium and the preparation of benzaldehyde. The book can provide useful information to scientists, chemists, students, and researchers.

  • Fundamental Aliphatic Chemistry

    Organic Chemistry for General Degree Students
    • 1st Edition
    • April 24, 2014
    • P. W. G. Smith + 1 more
    • English
    Organic Chemistry for General Degree Students is written to meet the requirements of the London General Internal examination and degree examinations of a similar standing. It will also provide for the needs of students taking the Part 1 examination for Graduate Membership of the Royal Institute of Chemistry, or the Higher National Certificate, whilst the treatment is such that Ordinary National Certificate courses can be based on the first two volumes Within the limits broadly defined by the syllabus, the aim of this first volume is to provide a concise summary of the important general methods of preparation and properties of the main classes of aliphatic compounds. Due attention is paid to practical considerations with particular reference to important industrial processes. At the same time, the fundamental theoretical principles of organic chemistry are illustrated by the discussion of a selection of the more important reaction mechanisms. Questions and problems are included, designed to test the student’s appreciation of the subject and his ability to apply the principles embodied therein. A selection of questions set in the relevant examinations is also included.

  • Synthetic Analgesics

    Morphinans: Benzomorphans
    • 1st Edition
    • April 24, 2014
    • J. Hellerbach + 2 more
    • D. H. R. Barton + 1 more
    • English
    Synthetic Analgesics provides a comprehensive discussion of morphinans and 6,7-benzomorphans. Morphinans belong to a class of compounds possessing the main structural skeleton of morphine. Chemists have attempted to modify the morphine molecule in order to obtain analgesics without side-effects and addictive properties. The book is organized into two parts. Part A discusses the chemistry and pharmacology of morphinans, covering the syntheses of analgesics with morphine-like activity, N-methyl-morphinan, 3-hydroxy-N-methyl-m... and analogous compounds, toxicity and analgesic action of morphinan, and morphinans with anti-morphine activity. Part B deals with the chemistry and pharmacology of 6,7-benzomorphans; and opiate antagonists in the benzomorphan series.

  • The Isoquinoline Alkaloids

    A Course in Organic Chemistry
    • 1st Edition
    • April 24, 2014
    • K. W. Bentley
    • Robert Robinson
    • English
    The Isoquinoline Alkaloids: A Course in Organic Chemistry is a description of the chemical structures of alkaloids. The book discusses the processes for degradation of isoquinoline alkaloids to recognizable compounds such as oxidation and exhaustive methylation. The associated processes in removing the nitrogen atom are also explained. The commonly used Hofmann process and the interpretation of its result are evaluated in the degradation of alkaloids. The cactus ""pellote"" used by Mexican Indians to induce hallucinatory experiences is examined. The active ingredient is identified as mescaline; its composition is analyzed to contain one primary amino and three methoxyl groups. The different syntheses made to duplicate mescaline are described. The structures of morphine, codeine, and thebain, which are all alkaloids of opium, are also analyzed. Another example of a principal alkaloid found in a plant is emetine found in the root of the ipecac. The pharmacological bases of emetine are isolated and noted as emetamine, cephaeline, psychotrine, and O-methylpsychotrine. The text also traces many other structural relationships within the subgroups of the isoquinoline alkaloids. Chemists, students and professors in organic chemistry, and laboratory technicians whose work is related to pharmacology will find this book informative.

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