Science Journal of Chemistry

Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017

  • Selective Acetylation of 2-Naphthol to 2-Naphthyl Acetate with Ni Homogeneous Catalysts: An Environmentally Friendly Protocol

    Ateeq Rahman, Veikko Uahengo, Daniel Shipwiisho Likius, Mathew Mupa

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 47-50
    Received: 02 June 2017
    Accepted: 11 July 2017
    Published: 10 August 2017
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    Abstract: An efficient, selective and simple route for the synthesis of 2-Naphthyl acetate has been developed. In reflux conditions the acetylation of 2-naphthol acetylation with a catalytic amount of Nickel nitrate catalysts afforded 2-Naphthyl acetate in moderate to excellent yields. Nickel nitrate showed the best catalytic performance compared to other Ni... Show More
  • Measurement of Different Heavy Metals Concentration in Roadside Dust in the Vicinity of Gujrat, Pakistan

    Nusrat Bashir, Mujahid Farid, Rashid Saeed, Hafiz Muhammad Tauqeer, Shafaqat Ali, Muhammad Rizwan, Ayesha Siddiqua, Rasham Sallah-Ud-Din

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 51-57
    Received: 18 December 2016
    Accepted: 07 March 2017
    Published: 29 August 2017
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    Abstract: Due to rapid urbanization and industrialization in many countries of the world, heavy metals are continuously emitted into the terrestrial environment and posing great threat to human health. The present study was conducted to measure the concentration of six heavy metals, chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd) and lead (P... Show More
  • Gold Chloride (AuCl3) Catalyzed Expeditious Homocoupling of Terminal Alkynes at Ambient and Solvent Free Conditions: Impact of Sodium Acetate on the Reaction Yield

    Saleem Farooq, Bashir Ahmad Dar, Mushtaq Ahmad Tantaray, Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, Nuzhat Rehman

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 58-61
    Received: 02 July 2017
    Accepted: 12 July 2017
    Published: 30 August 2017
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    Abstract: Homocoupling of terminal alkynes to 1, 3-diynes has been investigated, using AuCl3 as catalyst under mild and operationally simple conditions. Effect of different organic and inorganic bases on the product yield and the reaction time were also studied. The catalyst is efficient, furnishes good to excellent yield of the desired products with organic... Show More