- Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis
- Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry
- Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis
- X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography
- Crystallization and Solubility Studies
- Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions
- Fluorine in Organic Chemistry
- Radioactive element chemistry and processing
- Vanadium and Halogenation Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions and Isotopes
- Oxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions
- Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds
- Coordination Chemistry and Organometallics
- Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry and Applications
- Inorganic Fluorides and Related Compounds
- Metal complexes synthesis and properties
- Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions
- Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
- Inorganic Chemistry and Materials
- Crystallography and molecular interactions
- Synthetic Organic Chemistry Methods
- Zeolite Catalysis and Synthesis
- Fullerene Chemistry and Applications
- Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
- Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis
Kantonsspital Aarau
2016
Los Alamos National Laboratory
2004-2014
Los Alamos Medical Center
2011
Division of Chemistry
2010
DuPont (United States)
1996-2009
Wilmington University
1984-2009
Experimental Station
1982-2002
Lehigh University
2000
Kansas State University
1996
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
1996
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTPreparation and characterization of layered lead halide compoundsJ. Calabrese, N. L. Jones, R. Harlow, Herron, D. Thorn, Y. WangCite this: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1991, 113, 6, 2328–2330Publication Date (Print):March 1, 1991Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 March 1991https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00006a076Request reuse permissionsArticle Views4750Altmetric-Citations489LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTThe olefin insertion reactionDavid L. Thorn and Roald HoffmannCite this: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1978, 100, 7, 2079–2090Publication Date (Print):March 1, 1978Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 March 1978https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00475a018RIGHTS & PERMISSIONSArticle Views1023Altmetric-Citations265LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of full text article downloads since November 2008 (both PDF...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTEthylene complexes. Bonding, rotational barriers, and conformational preferencesThomas A. Albright, Roald Hoffmann, Jack C. Thibeault, David L. ThornCite this: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1979, 101, 14, 3801–3812Publication Date (Print):July 1, 1979Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 July 1979https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja00508a017https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00508a017research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse...
C(60) and liquid bromine react to form C(60)Br(24), a crystalline compound isolated as solvate, C(60)Br(24)(Br(2))(x), The x-ray crystal structure defines new pattern of addition the carbon skeleton that imparts rare high symmetry. parent framework is recognizable in but sp(3) carbons at sites bromination distort surface, affecting conformations all hexagonal pentagonal rings. Twenty-four atoms envelop core, shielding 18 remaining double bonds from addition. At 150 degrees 200 C there...
Dipicolinate vanadium(V) complexes oxidize lignin model pinacol monomethyl ether (A), 2-phenoxyethanol (B), 1-phenyl-2-phenoxyethanol (C), and 1,2-diphenyl-2-methoxyethanol (D). With substrates having C−H bonds adjacent to the alcohol moiety (B−D), bond is broken in pyridine-d5 solvent, yielding 2-phenoxyacetaldehyde from B, 2-phenoxyacetophenone C, benzoin methyl D. In DMSO-d6 solvent reaction slower, both C−C cleavage products are observed for The vanadium(IV) of these reactions have been...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTQualitative discussion of alternative coordination modes diatomic ligands in transition metal complexesRoald. Hoffmann, Maynard M. L. Chen, and David ThornCite this: Inorg. Chem. 1977, 16, 3, 503–511Publication Date (Print):March 1, 1977Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 March 1977https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ic50169a001https://doi.org/10.1021/ic50169a001research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTCyclization of diacetylenes to E,E exocyclic dienes. Complementary procedures based on titanium and zirconium reagentsWilliam A. Nugent, David L. Thorn, R. HarlowCite this: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1987, 109, 9, 2788–2796Publication Date (Print):April 1, 1987Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 April 1987https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja00243a036https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00243a036research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTHexacarbonyl(ligand)dimetal complexesDavid L. Thorn and Roald HoffmannCite this: Inorg. Chem. 1978, 17, 1, 126–140Publication Date (Print):January 1978Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 January 1978https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ic50179a026https://doi.org/10.1021/ic50179a026research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle Views246Altmetric-Citations129LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the...
The relationship between nanometer-sized particles and inorganic molecular cluster compounds is examined some implications for the synthesis chemistry of nanoclusters are considered in this review. authors also present examples applications nanoparticles: Semiconductor nanoparticles their polymer composites as well other polymer/inorganic nanocomposites covered addition to a survey on nanophase materials catalysts. Zeolites MCM-41 family reviewed with respect ability form new fascinating...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTHydration and reduction of carbon dioxide by rhodium hydride compounds. Preparation reactions bicarbonate formate complexes, the molecular structure RhH2(O2COH)(P(i-Pr)3)2T. Yoshida, David L. Thorn, T. Okano, James A. Ibers, S. OtsukaCite this: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1979, 101, 15, 4212–4221Publication Date (Print):July 1, 1979Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 July...
The reactivity of vanadium complexes bearing the ligand dipicolinic acid (H2dipic) with alcohols has been explored. Dipic are able to catalyze aerobic oxidative C−C bond cleavage pinacol. Reaction under anaerobic conditions allowed for isolation a VIII μ-oxo dimer, supporting involvement in oxidation reactions. Stoichiometric unactivated aliphatic also observed, cyclobutanol producing cyclobutanone 93% yield. absence ring-opening products this reaction provides further support intermediates.
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTHydrido formyl, methoxycarbonyl, hydroxymethyl, and methyl complexes of iridium: syntheses reactivitiesDavid L. ThornCite this: Organometallics 1982, 1, 197–204Publication Date (Print):January 1982Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 January 1982https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/om00061a031https://doi.org/10.1021/om00061a031research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTMetal clusters in catalysis. 14. The chemistry of dinuclear metal-acetylene complexesE. L. Muetterties, W. R. Pretzer, M. G. Thomas, B. F. Beier, D. Thorn, V. Day, and A. AndersonCite this: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1978, 100, 7, 2090–2096Publication Date (Print):March 1, 1978Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 March 1978https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja00475a019https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00475a019research-articleACS...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTHydridometallacycloalkane complexes of iridium. Unassisted intramolecular distal carbon-hydrogen bond activationT. H. Tulip and D. L. ThornCite this: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1981, 103, 9, 2448–2450Publication Date (Print):May 1, 1981Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 1981https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja00399a069https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00399a069research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTSynthesis, reactions, and electronic structure of low-valent rhenium-oxo compounds. Crystal molecular Re(O)I(MeC.tplbond.CMe)2James M. Mayer, David L. Thorn, T. H. TulipCite this: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1985, 107, 25, 7454–7462Publication Date (Print):December 1, 1985Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 December 1985https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja00311a039https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00311a039research-articleACS...
Dipicolinate vanadium(V) alkoxide complexes (dipic)VV(O)(OR) (OR = isopropoxide (1), n-butanoxide (2), cyclobutanoxide (3), and α-tert-butylbenzylalkoxide (4)) react with pyridine to afford vanadium(IV) 0.5 equiv of an aldehyde or ketone product. The role in the reaction has been investigated. Both NMR X-ray crystallography experiments indicate that coordinates 1, which is equilibrium (dipic)VV(O)(OiPr)(pyr) (1-Pyr). Kinetic studies alcohol oxidation suggest a pathway where rate-limiting...
Benzimidazolines (dihydrobenzimidazoles) are shown for the first time to eliminate hydrogen (H2) by catalyzed reaction with protic compounds.
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTPreparation and Structural Characterization of Two New Phases Aluminum TrifluorideNorman Herron, David L. Thorn, Richard Harlow, Glover A. Jones, John B. Parise, Jaime Fernandez-Baca, Thomas VogtCite this: Chem. Mater. 1995, 7, 1, 75–83Publication Date (Print):January 1995Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 January 1995https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/cm00049a013https://doi.org/10.1021/cm00049a013research-articleACS...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTOrganic cation salts of the tetrafluoroaluminate anion. Yes, it does exist, and yes, is tetrahedralNorman Herron, David L. Thorn, Richard Harlow, Fred DavidsonCite this: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1993, 115, 7, 3028–3029Publication Date (Print):April 1, 1993Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 April 1993https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja00060a082https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00060a082research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTStructures of [(CH3)2(t-BuN)W]2(.mu.-t-BuN)2 and [((CH3)2N)2Ti]2(.mu.-t-BuN)2. A molecular orbital explanation the existence unsymmetrically or symmetrically bridging organoimido ligandsDavid L. Thorn, William A. Nugent, Richard HarlowCite this: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1981, 103, 2, 357–363Publication Date (Print):January 1, 1981Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 January...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTFormation of an iridium ethyl complex by methyl migration to a coordinated methylene groupD. L. Thorn and T. H. TulipCite this: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1981, 103, 19, 5984–5986Publication Date (Print):September 1, 1981Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 September 1981https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja00409a090https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00409a090research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTHydrido-formyl complexes of iridium. The first cationic formyl complex and its reduction to a stable cis-hydrido-methyl compoundDavid L. ThornCite this: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1980, 102, 23, 7109–7110Publication Date (Print):November 5, 1980Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 5 November 1980https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja00543a041https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00543a041research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse...
Abstract The first step in the catalytic oxidation of alcohols by molecular O 2 , mediated homogeneous vanadium(V) complexes [LV V (O)(OR)], is ligand exchange. unusual mechanism subsequent intramolecular benzyl alcoholate ligands 8‐hydroxyquinolinato (HQ) [(HQ) (O)(OCH C 6 H 4 ‐ p ‐X)] involves intermolecular deprotonation. In presence triethylamine, complex 3 (X=H) reacts within an hour at room temperature to generate, quantitatively, IV (O)], benzaldehyde (0.5 equivalents), and alcohol...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTStructure and reactivity of a (triphenylsilyl)rhodium(I) compoundDavid L. Thorn Richard HarlowCite this: Inorg. Chem. 1990, 29, 10, 2017–2019Publication Date (Print):May 1, 1990Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 1990https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ic00335a048https://doi.org/10.1021/ic00335a048research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle Views217Altmetric-Citations60LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTSubstituent effects in metallacyclobutenes. Contributions from a metal-methylene-acetylene adduct formR. J. McKinney, T. H. Tulip, D. L. Thorn, S. Coolbaugh, and F. N. TebbeCite this: Am. Chem. Soc. 1981, 103, 18, 5584–5586Publication Date (Print):September 1, 1981Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 September 1981https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja00408a058https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00408a058research-articleACS...