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Senior Independent Study Theses from 1989

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Evaluation of the Folch Extraction Technique, Lenora Anderson
Department: Chemistry

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Determination of Zinc Content in the Sclera, Choriod and Retina of Human and Bovine Eyes Using Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Anthony Burke
Department: Chemistry

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Chemical Modification of Maganese-and Iron-Containing Superoxide Dismutases by Group-Specific Reagents, Vivien Wai-Fan Chan
Department: Chemistry

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The Synthesis and Attempted Purification of an Alkylcobalt Complex as a Model Compound for Coenzyme B12, Daphne Daugherty
Department: Chemistry

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Construction and Characterization of a Flash Photolysis Apparatus, W. Paul Findlay
Department: Chemistry

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Room Temperature Absorption and Fluorescence Studies of 3,3'-Dimethylthiacarbocyanine and 3,3'-Dimethyl-9-ethylthiacarbocyanine, Hashim Gillani
Department: Chemistry

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Quantitative Analysis of the Stability of Water-Soluble Carbodiimides in Aqueous Solution, Maxime A. Gilles
Department: Chemistry

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Variable Temperature Conformational Studies of Selected Neopentanes Using Infrared Spectroscopy, Shelby Hatch
Department: Chemistry

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Serial Propagation and Partial Characterization of a Porcine Enteric Calicivirus-Like Virus, Anil Vasdev Parwani
Department: Chemistry; Biology

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The Synthesis of O-allylchromium Carbenes, F. Christopher Pigge
Department: Chemistry

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Development of an Adsorbent Trap Design for the Analysis of Volatile Organic Compunds in Water by Gas Chromatography, Debra K. Samuelson
Department: Chemistry

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Determination of the State and Content of Water in Bovine and Human Corneas As It Pertains to Mccarey-Kaufman Medium Preservation Utilizing Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Nmr Imaging, Stephanie Scierka
Department: Chemistry

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ɳ^3-Oxaallyl Rhodium Enolates as Catalysts for Aldehyde Dimerization, Sheri Lynn Shamblin
Department: Chemistry

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Preparation and Evaluation of Glass Capillary Chromatographic Columns, Keyna M. Sloan
Department: Chemistry

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Inactivation of CAD Carbamyl Phosphate Synthetase II and Affinity Labeling of the UTP Inhibitory Binding Site by Periodate-oxidized UTP, Darrell R. Smith
Department: Chemistry

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Modification of Human Thrombin by Water-Soluble Carbodiimides, Yohan M. Weerasuriya
Department: Chemistry; Biology

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A Novel Approach to the Synthesis of a Bicyclic Seven-membered Lactam, Letitia A. Yao
Department: Chemistry

Senior Independent Study Theses from 1988

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Vibrational Spectra and Conformational Analysis of Some Methyl Neopentanes, Aloke Banerjee
Department: Chemistry

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An Attempt at the Synthesis and Resolution of Dexoxadrol, James W. Batman
Department: Chemistry

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A Study of the Hydriotetracarbonylferrate (0) Anion as a Selective Organic Reducing Agent, Samuel Gerritz
Department: Chemistry

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Inactivation of Arginine-143, Lysine-143, and Isoleucine-143 Human Copper-Zinc Superoxide Dismutases by Hydrogen Peroxide, Pamela J. Horton
Department: Chemistry

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Transfer Hydrogenation Catalysis by the Anionic Group 6 Transition-Metal Carbonyl Hydrides, Chris E. Housmekerides
Department: Chemistry

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An Analysis of the Two-Dimensional Capabilities on the JEOL FX90Q FT-NMR, Kristin A. Johnson
Department: Chemistry

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The Synthesis and Characterization of the Hydrido-, Phenyl-, and n-Butyl-Silsesquioxanes, Dean Johnston
Department: Chemistry

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A New Class of Reactions: B-eliminated Reactions of (u-H)[M(CO)5]2- (M = Cr, W) With Isopropoxide, n-Butoxide, and Biphenylmethoxide, Lisa Jones
Department: Chemistry

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The Breakdown of Plant Cell Wall Polysaccharides by Enzymatically-Generated Hydrogen Peroxide, Thomas Kelley
Department: Chemistry

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Isolation of 14^C-Labeled Peptides Containing the Essential Carboxyl Groups of Yeast Enolase, Ravi B. Masih
Department: Chemistry

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The Attempted Synthesis of Aromatic Ketals to be used in the Synthesis of Dexoxadrol Analogs as Possible Reversible Inhibitors of Phencyclidine, Scott M. Miller
Department: Chemistry

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Inactivation of Human Thrombin by Water-Soluble Carbodiimides, Lydia A. Miner
Department: Chemistry

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Expression Studies of Two Differentially Regulated Genes Associated with BC3H1 Mouse Cell Myogenesis, Shawn C. Putman
Department: Chemistry

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Application of SIMCA Pattern Recognition to Classification of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Residues in Dairy Cattle, Jason C. Rouse
Department: Chemistry

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Conformational Behavior of Some Multiply Substituted Cyclobutanes, Jennifer Simmons
Department: Chemistry

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Chemical Modification of Aspartokinase I-Homoserine Dehydrogenase I from Escherichia coli, Patricia A. Smanik
Department: Chemistry

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Model Studies Towards the Stereoselective Synthesis of 2S, 4'S -(2',2'-Diphenyl-1',3'--dioxolan-4'-yl) piperidine, David Abbott Smith
Department: Chemistry

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Conformational Behavior of Various Cyclic Compounds, Jennifer Smith
Department: Chemistry

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The Determination of the Amount of Ethanol in Unleaded Gasoline by using Near Infrared Spectroscopy, Joseph Thomas
Department: Chemistry

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Preparation and Evaluation of Glass Capillary Chromatographic Columns, Edwin B. Townsend IV
Department: Chemistry

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Analysis of Inorganic Pesticide Residues in Pastures, Suzanne Clare Watson
Department: Chemistry

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Siderophore Production by Pathogenic Gram-Negative Bacteria: Virulence Factors for Bovine Mammary Infection, Todd P. Wilson
Department: Chemistry

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Approaches to the Stereoselective Synthesis of 1S,2'S-(2-piperidyl)-1,2-ethanediol as an Intermediate in the Synthesis of Dexoxadrol Type Dioxolanes, Jeffrey Scott Winfield
Department: Chemistry

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Affinity Labelling of the UTP-Inhibiting Domain and Inactivation of the CAD Protein by the Dialdehyde Derivative of UTP, Steven M. Yood
Department: Chemistry

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Congener-Specific Analysis of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in the Milk of Lactating Dairy Cattle, Loretta A. Zamiska
Department: Chemistry

Senior Independent Study Theses from 1987

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Thermodynamic Properties and Melting Mechanism of Potassium Pentanoate and Lithium Isobutanoate, Ramin Abhari
Department: Chemistry

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The Determination of the Effect of Cryopreservation on the State and Content of Water in Bovine Lenses by Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Matthew Amiri
Department: Chemistry

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The Attempted Synthesis of a Pyridine Derivative and a Silicate Derivative of Carbonatotetraamminecobalt(III) nitrate, Mumtaz Anwar
Department: Chemistry

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The Attempted Synthesis of a Pyridine Derivative and a Silicate Derivative of Carbonatotetraamminecobalt(III) nitrate, Mumtaz Anwar
Department: Chemistry

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Molecular Graphic Analysis of Macrocyclic Coblat (III) Complexes Containing Seven-membered Chelate Rings, Jeffery Bacon
Department: Chemistry

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Spectroscopic Studies of the Photolysis of Methylcymantrene, Patrick W. Blosser
Department: Chemistry

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Spectroscopic Studies of the Photolysis of Methylcymantrene, Patrick W. Blosser
Department: Chemistry

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The Study of Hydrogen/Deuterium Exchange by Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Deuterium Nuclear Magnetic Resonance abd Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Kevin M. Burns
Department: Chemistry

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Sythesis of the Higher Polyhedral Oligohydrosilsesquioxanes, Phillip Cagle
Department: Chemistry

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Synthesis and Crystal Growth of a Chromium (III) with a Nucleic Acid Base, David S. P. Conner
Department: Chemistry

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Synthesis and X-ray Diffraction of B12 Model Complexes, Sherry A. Gross
Department: Chemistry

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The Use of an Active and a Passive Sampling Monitor for the Collection Volatile Organic Chemicals in Laboartory Air, Charles Hall
Department: Chemistry

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The Tetracarbonylhydridoferrate (0) Anion as a Reducing Agent, Patrick Jefferies
Department: Chemistry

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A Study of a Spectrophotometric and a Fluorometric Method of Determining Sulfide Levels in Water Samples, Sarah Jones
Department: Chemistry

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Cyclic Voltammetry Study of the Vitamin B12 Model Complex, Trans-Aqua-(methyl) (2-oximino-11-oximinato-3,10-dimethyl-4,9- diazadodeca-3,9-diene) cobalt(III) Perchlorate, Michael LaVilla
Department: Chemistry

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Thermal Analysis of Potassium Acetate and Potassium Hexanoate, Imrana Malik
Department: Chemistry

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Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds at the Mount Eaton, Ohio, Landfill, Mark McNally O'Gawa
Department: Chemistry

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The Purification and Characterization of a Polypeptide Growth Factor in Developing Bovine Mammary Secretions, Lois Palin
Department: Chemistry

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The Determination of the State and Content of Water in Bovine Cornea Tissue as It Relates to Donor Graft Preservation Using Differential Scanning Calorimetry, John P. Papp Jr.
Department: Chemistry

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Determination of the State of Content of Water in Bovine Cornea Tissue As It Relates to Donor Graft Preservation Using Differential Scanning Calorimetry, John Papp Jr
Department: Chemistry

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Application of Ion Chromatography in Determining Urinary Oxalate Levels, David Peterjohn
Department: Chemistry

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Development of a New Analytical Technique to Trace the Source of Volatile Organic Chemicals in Ground Water, Cynthia Porter
Department: Chemistry

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Transfer Hydrogenation from Isopropanal to Benzaldehyde Catalyzed by the Decacarbonyl-u-hydridodichromate (0,0) Anion, Nicos Spetseris
Department: Chemistry

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Syntheses and Characterization of Alkylobalt Complexes with Nitgrogenous Base Group and a Buckled Equatorial Ligand, Kok Lone Tham
Department: Chemistry

Senior Independent Study Theses from 1986

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Determination of Coupling Constants for Levulinic Acid and Acetophenone Using Computer Analysis, Charles Baker
Department: Chemistry

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The Development of a New Analytical Technique for the Determination of Urinary Oxalate Levels, Dara Behzadi
Department: Chemistry

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The Reduction of Benzaldehyde by the Hydridotetracarbonyl Anion, Zoe Bouligaraki
Department: Chemistry

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The Reduction of Nitrobenzene by the Hydridotetracarbonylferrate Anion, Opal Davis-Johnson
Department: Chemistry

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A Calorimetric Study of Phase Changes in Ester Derivatives of Pentaerythritol, Bruce Elder
Department: Chemistry

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A Calorimetric Study of Water in Relaxed and Contracted Skeletal Muscles of the Rat, JoAnna English
Department: Chemistry

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The Separation of Water Soluble Proteins From Human Cataract Lenses For Future Study of Their Trace Metal Content: A Development of Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis In the Presence of Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, Michael Fryer
Department: Chemistry

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The Synthesis of a Series of Nitrogenous base-Alkylocobalt Complexes with a Buckled Equatorial Ligand, Diane Gorgas
Department: Chemistry

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The Separation of Derivatized Fatty Acids by HPLC: The Isolation of Ant-Repellent Compunds form the Leaves of Malvaviscus arboreus, Mark McClurg
Department: Chemistry

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The Photochemical 2+2 Cycloaddition of Maleic Anhydride to 1-Alkoxy-3-phospholene-1-oxides, David Modarelli
Department: Chemistry

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Crystallization and X-ray Diffraction of Cobalt Complexes, Tariere Odubo
Department: Chemistry

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Crystallization and X-Ray Diffraction Study of a Cr(3)-cytosine Complex, Kristen O'Neil
Department: Chemistry

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The JEOL FX90Q FT-NMR: A Concise Reference, Applications and Procedure Guide, Cynthia Panos
Department: Chemistry

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Intermediates From Ring-Opening Reactions: Reactions of 2,3-Dihalonitropyridines With Hydroxide Ion, Elizabeth Resek
Department: Chemistry

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The Amish: Attitudes Towards and Practice of Health Care, Trisha S. Rhodes
Department: Chemistry; German Studies

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Study of Magnesium and Strontium Levels in the Enamel and Dentin Layers of Impacted and Erupted Human Teeth and Their Relation to Dental Caries, Charles Ryan
Department: Chemistry

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Vibrational Spectra of Halogenated Toluenes Under High Pressure, Robert Smailes
Department: Chemistry

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Conformational Behaviour Studies of Various Compounds under High Pressure using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Ressano Souza-Machado
Department: Chemistry

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Chemical Modification of Human Antithrombin 3 with 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzenesulfonate, Kevin Weeks
Department: Chemistry

Senior Independent Study Theses from 1985

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The Application of Heavy Atom and Direct Methods in the Attempted Structure Determination pf a,a-Dibromo-3, 5-dinitro-4-hydroxyacetophenone and the Analysis of the Structure of Pentaammine (4-phenylpyridine) cobalt (III) Dithionate, Susan Bainbridge
Department: Chemistry

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Crystallization and X-Ray Diffraction of Cr(III)-Dinucleotide Complexes, Ayse Batova
Department: Chemistry

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Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy at High Pressure using a Diamond Anvil Cell, Rebecca Brown
Department: Chemistry

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The Syntheses and NMR Characterization of Alkylocobalt Complexes With a Buckled Equatorial Ligand, Pek Lee Choo
Department: Chemistry

New Method to Measure the Concentrations of Various Forms of Urinary Oxalate Utilizing High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Electrochemistry, Michael Gajdzik Jr.
Department: Chemistry

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A New Method to Measure the Concentrations of Various Forms of Urinary Oxalate Utilizing High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Electochemistry, Michael Nicholas Gajdzik Jr.
Department: Chemistry

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A Comparative Study of the Fluoride Content in Human Erupted and Impacted Teeth, Daniel Gartland
Department: Chemistry

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Grob Stripping Analysis to Assess Aquifer Contamination by Oil Production, Jeffrey R. Gilbert
Department: Chemistry

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An Attempted Analytical and Metabolic Pathway Study of Plychlorinated Biphenyls In the Milk and Feces of Cow, James D. Hawkins
Department: Chemistry

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A Proposed High School Chemistry Curriculum, Brent Jones
Department: Chemistry

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The Use of Long Chain Hydrocarbons ( C19-C35) to Determine Bovine Ruminant Digestion, James J. LaPolla
Department: Chemistry

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The Bridging-Hydrido-bis(pentacarbonylchromium (0)) Anion as a Reducing Agent for Epoxides, Karen Jean Light
Department: Chemistry

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A Comparative Study of the State and Amount of Water in Normal Avian, Bovine, Fish, and Porcine Lenses as Determined by Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Craig Lundgren
Department: Chemistry

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Alkylation of a Model Imine in Preparation for Alkylation of a Sulfanilamide Derivative, Richard Martin
Department: Chemistry

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The Reaction of Aionic Hydridopentacarbonylchromium with Bromo-η5-cyclopentadienyldicarbonyliron, Emannuel Ramli
Department: Chemistry