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Papers by G. Tomaselli

Aromatic and aliphatic oximes have been deoximated in chloroform-water to the corresponding aldeh... more Aromatic and aliphatic oximes have been deoximated in chloroform-water to the corresponding aldehydes with dilute hydrogen peroxide and triscetylpyridinium tetrakis (oxodiperoxotungsto) phosphate as catalyst. The presence of dipolarophiles in the reaction mixtures allows a competitive reaction that converts oximes into isoxazole and isoxazoline derivatives via the intermediate formation of nitrile oxide species.

Surface and Interface Analysis, 2010

... 5] E. Coronado, E. Palomares, J. Mater. Chem. 2005, 15, 3593. ... 47] Y.-S. Shon, H. Choo, GN... more ... 5] E. Coronado, E. Palomares, J. Mater. Chem. 2005, 15, 3593. ... 47] Y.-S. Shon, H. Choo, GN Newkome, in Dendrimers and Nanosciences, vol. 8–10, (Eds: D.Astruc, CRChimie), Elsevier, Paris, 2003, p 1009. Supporting Information. ...

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Macromolecules, 2012

A poly(p-phenyleneethynylene) polymer (PC-[5]), featuring two π-rich cone-like calix[5]arene cavi... more A poly(p-phenyleneethynylene) polymer (PC-[5]), featuring two π-rich cone-like calix[5]arene cavities (assembling cores) connected to a rigid p-phenyleneethynylene spacer, was synthesized by a Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction. NMR investigations provide support for the selfassembly dynamics of PC[5] (homopolytopic host molecule) and complementary 1,10-decanediyldiammonium (C 10) guest in solution in the construction of supramolecular polymer networks. Upon variation of the host/guest molar ratio, two distinct types of assemblies were identified in solution: a 1:2 bis-endo-cavity assembly C 10 ⊂PC[5]⊃C 10 (PC[5] cap) and a polycapsular polymer network assembly PC[5]⊃C 10 ⊂PC[5] (PC[5] net). The reversibility of the assembly/disassembly processes of PC[5] net and PC[5] cap upon successive additions of Et 3 N and TFA was also investigated. AFM analysis of PC[5] net revealed the formation of a homogeneous continuous network on surface.

Steroids, 2006

We have investigated the oxidative behavior of sterols such as cholesteryl acetate (1), 7dehydroc... more We have investigated the oxidative behavior of sterols such as cholesteryl acetate (1), 7dehydrocholesteryl acetate (2), ergosteryl acetate (3), cholecalciferol acetate (Vitamin D 3 acetate) (4) and ergocalciferol acetate (Vitamin D 2 acetate) (5) with the oxidant system methyltrioxorhenium/H 2 O 2 /pyridine in order to check potential parameters controlling the selectivity. The reactions, performed in CH 2 Cl 2 /H 2 O at 25 • C, have shown good regio-and stereoselectivity. All oxidation products were isolated by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and characterized by MS(EI) or FAB, 1 H NMR, 13 C NMR, APT, COSY, HSQC, HMBC, ROESY and NOEDS measurements. Seven new oxygenated compounds were also obtained. Under the experimental conditions adopted in this work, only the diene steroids, i.e. 7-dehydrocholesteryl acetate and ergosteryl acetate, undergo hydrolytic oxirane ring opening, whereas Vitamin D 2 and D 3 acetates, containing the triene system and cholesteryl acetate yield only epoxides. The selectivity seems to be controlled by the nucleophilicity of double bonds and by stereoelectronic and steric effects.

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Macromolecules, 2012

A poly(p-phenyleneethynylene) polymer ), featuring two π-rich cone-like calix[5]arene cavities (a... more A poly(p-phenyleneethynylene) polymer ), featuring two π-rich cone-like calix[5]arene cavities (assembling cores) connected to a rigid p-phenyleneethynylene spacer, was synthesized by a Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction. NMR investigations provide support for the selfassembly dynamics of PC[5] (homopolytopic host molecule) and complementary 1,10-decanediyldiammonium (C 10 ) guest in solution in the construction of supramolecular polymer networks. Upon variation of the host/guest molar ratio, two distinct types of assemblies were identified in solution: a 1:2 bis-endo-cavity assembly C 10 ⊂PC[5]⊃C 10 (PC[5] cap ) and a polycapsular polymer network assembly PC[5]⊃C 10 ⊂PC[5] (PC[5] net ). The reversibility of the assembly/disassembly processes of PC[5] net and PC[5] cap upon successive additions of Et 3 N and TFA was also investigated. AFM analysis of PC[5] net revealed the formation of a homogeneous continuous network on surface.

Steroids, 2006

We have investigated the oxidative behavior of sterols such as cholesteryl acetate (1), 7-dehydro... more We have investigated the oxidative behavior of sterols such as cholesteryl acetate (1), 7-dehydrocholesteryl acetate (2), ergosteryl acetate (3), cholecalciferol acetate (Vitamin D3 acetate) (4) and ergocalciferol acetate (Vitamin D2 acetate) (5) with the oxidant system methyltrioxorhenium/H2O2/pyridine in order to check potential parameters controlling the selectivity. The reactions, performed in CH2Cl2/H2O at 25°C, have shown good regio- and stereoselectivity. All

Aromatic and aliphatic oximes have been deoximated in chloroform-water to the corresponding aldeh... more Aromatic and aliphatic oximes have been deoximated in chloroform-water to the corresponding aldehydes with dilute hydrogen peroxide and triscetylpyridinium tetrakis (oxodiperoxotungsto) phosphate as catalyst. The presence of dipolarophiles in the reaction mixtures allows a competitive reaction that converts oximes into isoxazole and isoxazoline derivatives via the intermediate formation of nitrile oxide species.

Surface and Interface Analysis, 2010

... 5] E. Coronado, E. Palomares, J. Mater. Chem. 2005, 15, 3593. ... 47] Y.-S. Shon, H. Choo, GN... more ... 5] E. Coronado, E. Palomares, J. Mater. Chem. 2005, 15, 3593. ... 47] Y.-S. Shon, H. Choo, GN Newkome, in Dendrimers and Nanosciences, vol. 8–10, (Eds: D.Astruc, CRChimie), Elsevier, Paris, 2003, p 1009. Supporting Information. ...

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Macromolecules, 2012

A poly(p-phenyleneethynylene) polymer (PC-[5]), featuring two π-rich cone-like calix[5]arene cavi... more A poly(p-phenyleneethynylene) polymer (PC-[5]), featuring two π-rich cone-like calix[5]arene cavities (assembling cores) connected to a rigid p-phenyleneethynylene spacer, was synthesized by a Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction. NMR investigations provide support for the selfassembly dynamics of PC[5] (homopolytopic host molecule) and complementary 1,10-decanediyldiammonium (C 10) guest in solution in the construction of supramolecular polymer networks. Upon variation of the host/guest molar ratio, two distinct types of assemblies were identified in solution: a 1:2 bis-endo-cavity assembly C 10 ⊂PC[5]⊃C 10 (PC[5] cap) and a polycapsular polymer network assembly PC[5]⊃C 10 ⊂PC[5] (PC[5] net). The reversibility of the assembly/disassembly processes of PC[5] net and PC[5] cap upon successive additions of Et 3 N and TFA was also investigated. AFM analysis of PC[5] net revealed the formation of a homogeneous continuous network on surface.

Steroids, 2006

We have investigated the oxidative behavior of sterols such as cholesteryl acetate (1), 7dehydroc... more We have investigated the oxidative behavior of sterols such as cholesteryl acetate (1), 7dehydrocholesteryl acetate (2), ergosteryl acetate (3), cholecalciferol acetate (Vitamin D 3 acetate) (4) and ergocalciferol acetate (Vitamin D 2 acetate) (5) with the oxidant system methyltrioxorhenium/H 2 O 2 /pyridine in order to check potential parameters controlling the selectivity. The reactions, performed in CH 2 Cl 2 /H 2 O at 25 • C, have shown good regio-and stereoselectivity. All oxidation products were isolated by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and characterized by MS(EI) or FAB, 1 H NMR, 13 C NMR, APT, COSY, HSQC, HMBC, ROESY and NOEDS measurements. Seven new oxygenated compounds were also obtained. Under the experimental conditions adopted in this work, only the diene steroids, i.e. 7-dehydrocholesteryl acetate and ergosteryl acetate, undergo hydrolytic oxirane ring opening, whereas Vitamin D 2 and D 3 acetates, containing the triene system and cholesteryl acetate yield only epoxides. The selectivity seems to be controlled by the nucleophilicity of double bonds and by stereoelectronic and steric effects.

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Macromolecules, 2012

A poly(p-phenyleneethynylene) polymer ), featuring two π-rich cone-like calix[5]arene cavities (a... more A poly(p-phenyleneethynylene) polymer ), featuring two π-rich cone-like calix[5]arene cavities (assembling cores) connected to a rigid p-phenyleneethynylene spacer, was synthesized by a Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction. NMR investigations provide support for the selfassembly dynamics of PC[5] (homopolytopic host molecule) and complementary 1,10-decanediyldiammonium (C 10 ) guest in solution in the construction of supramolecular polymer networks. Upon variation of the host/guest molar ratio, two distinct types of assemblies were identified in solution: a 1:2 bis-endo-cavity assembly C 10 ⊂PC[5]⊃C 10 (PC[5] cap ) and a polycapsular polymer network assembly PC[5]⊃C 10 ⊂PC[5] (PC[5] net ). The reversibility of the assembly/disassembly processes of PC[5] net and PC[5] cap upon successive additions of Et 3 N and TFA was also investigated. AFM analysis of PC[5] net revealed the formation of a homogeneous continuous network on surface.

Steroids, 2006

We have investigated the oxidative behavior of sterols such as cholesteryl acetate (1), 7-dehydro... more We have investigated the oxidative behavior of sterols such as cholesteryl acetate (1), 7-dehydrocholesteryl acetate (2), ergosteryl acetate (3), cholecalciferol acetate (Vitamin D3 acetate) (4) and ergocalciferol acetate (Vitamin D2 acetate) (5) with the oxidant system methyltrioxorhenium/H2O2/pyridine in order to check potential parameters controlling the selectivity. The reactions, performed in CH2Cl2/H2O at 25°C, have shown good regio- and stereoselectivity. All