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Meetings MONDAY AFTERNOON RoomD Organic Chemistry J. Wasacz, Presiding 2:30—Introductory Remarks 2:35—53. Application of Ultrasound to Or- ganic Reactions: Deuteration of Ketones. S. Moon, A. L. Fiesel 2:55—54. Unusual Aspects of the CI Mass Spectra of Carboxylic Acid Mixtures. G. Y. Hu, 0. Prakash, A. K. Bose 3:15—55. One-Step Synthesis of a Multi- functional α-Ketoester. G. M. Love, R. B. Currie, A. V. Lovell, P. Sohar, D. F. Rein- hold, L. M. Weinstock 3:35—56. lododecarboxylation of teri-Alkyl Acids and Esters. P. Harisiades, S. C. Norang 3:55—57. Direct Method for the Determina- tion of Chemiluminescent Quantum Yields: Interesting Results for Tetramethyldioxe- tane. D. R. Brewer 4:15—Intemission 4:30—58. Synthesis and Reactivity of a Novel Furan, J. L. Isidor, R. McDonald 4:50—59. Highly Reactive Heterocuprates with Greatly Improved Thermal Stability. S. H. Bertz, G. Dabbagh 5:10—60. Synthesis and Chemistry of Deu- terated Dibenzo(a,e)Cyclooctatetraenes: Application of the Wittig Reaction to Syn- thesis of Deuterated Olefins. H. D. Perl- mutter, C. W. Wenger, M. J. Shapiro 5:30—61. Molecular Dynamics of Troger's Base in Acidic Media. A. Greenberg, N. Molinaro, M. Lang Room Ε Surface Chemistry G. Luther, Presiding 2:30—Introductory Remarks 2:35—62. Chemistry and Electrical Charac- teristics of Grain Boundaries. L. L. Kazmerski, P. E. Russell 3:25—63. Quantitative Analysis of Electronic Materials Using X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy. J. H. Thomas III 3:45—63a. Elucidation of Surface Chemical Processes by Electron Spectroscopy. R. F. Roberts 4:05—Intermission 4:20—64. XPS Investigation of Molecular Sieve Materials. D. E. Passoja, T. G. Kin- isky, H. F. l· illery 4:40—65. Raman Microprobe Applications in Materials Science. F. Adar 5:00—66. X-Ray Microanalysis Studies of Marine Sediments. G. W. Luther III, R. A. Ryans, R. W. Howarth 5:20—67. Potentiometric Response of Graphite Electrodes Coated with Organic Solvents. R. S. Lawton, A. M. Yacynych TUESDAY AFTERNOON Room A Biochemistry W. Batt, Presiding 1:50—Introductory Remarks 1:55—68. Understanding the Motions of Nu- cleic Acids: Angular Interdependence and Conformation Transition. A. R. Srinivasan, W. K. Olson 2:15—69. Families of Nucleic Acid Structure. V. N. Balaji, W. K. Olson 2:35—70. Neutral Sterolemia, Xanthoma- tosis, and Premature Atherosclerotic Ar- terial Disease with High Plant Sterol Ab- sorption, Impaired Sterol Elimination and Low Cholesterol Synthesis. B. Dayal, G. S. Tint, G. Salen 2:55—71. Preparation of Tritium-Labeled Sitosterol and Sitostanol. B. Dayal, C. Biswas, G. Salen 3:15—72. Brewer's Yeast Pyruvate Decar- boxylase: Binding Constants and Function Cofactors. O. Akinyosoye, F. Jordan 3:35—Intermission 3:50—73. Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase Studies: a Novel Arginine Directed Affinity Label. S. Salamone, F. Jordan 4:10—74. Studies Directed Toward the De- velopment of a Transition-State Analog Inhibitor for Tryptophan Dioxygenase. T. G. Wood, M. Pagnozzi, D. D. Clarke, R. W. Franck 4:30—75. Binding of a Spin-Labeled Antitu- mor Agent in Cells. M. Konieczny 4:50—76. Solvent Effect in Enzyme-Substrate Interactions: Models of Carboxypeptidase. C. A. Venanzi, H. Weinstein, G. Corongiu, E. Clementi Room Β Organic and Medicinal Chemistry D. Kristol, Presiding 1:50—Introductory Remarks 1:55—77. Total Synthesis of (±)-EPI-WID- DROL via the Divinylcyclopropane Rear- rangement. M. P. Ferro, J. P. Marino, M. Rosenberger 2:15—78. Synthesis of Phosphinic Acid An- alogs of Oligonucleotides. B. Gotlinsky, B. E. Tropp, R. Engel 2:35—79. Ring Expansion of Ketones to 1,2-Keto-Thioketals. Control of Bond Mi- gration. S. Knapp, M. S. Theodore, N. Hirata, A. F. Trope, J. J. Barchi 2:55—80. Cis Stereochemistry—an Unusual Outcome with Stabilized Wittig Reagents. R. W. Franck, T. V. John, Κ. Olejniczak, C. S. Subramaniam, P. Villucci 3:15—81. Application of Regioselective Thiophene Lithiation to the Synthesis of Xanthones and Thioxanthones. J. W. H. Watthey, M. Desai 3:35—Intermission 3:50—82. Synthesis and Chemistry of Stable 4H-1,4-Thiazines. H. C. Tomaselli, H. B. Renfroe 4:10—83. Efficient Stereospecific Total Synthesis of (±)-Anisomycin and Related New Synthetic Antibiotics. S. S. Hall, D. P. Schumacher 4:30—84. Facile Synthesis of 3/3-Bromoaz- etidin-2-ones. M. S. Manhas, M. S. Khajavi, S. S. Bari, A. K. Bose 4:50—85. Synthesis of Aminocyclitol Pre- cursors from Carbamidate Derivatives of Cyclohexenol. S. Knapp, D. V. Patel 5:10—86. Addition of Dihalocarbenes to Bi- cyclic Olefins. B. McPherson, R. A. Boy- louny 5:30—87. Reactions of Furan and Thiophene. S. T. Attarwala, S. Giardinoto, Y. Oka- moto RoomC Physical and Polymer Chemistry B. Lees, Presiding 1:50—Introductory Remarks 1:55—88. Statistical Conformational Probes of the Polynucleotide Helix-Coil Transition. N. L. Marky, W. K. Olson 2:15—89. Particle Scattering Factors of 12-Arm Star Polystyrenes Using Small Angle X-Ray Scattering. B. A. Khorramian, S. S. Stivala 2:35—90. Synthesis, Structure, and Thermal Decomposition of Some Polymeric Schiff Bases and Related Compounds. M. Beltran, A. Volpe 2:55—91. Effect of Pressure-Polymerization on the Physical Properties of PMMA. J. C. Vassallo, S. Z. Lewin 3:15—92. Thermal Analysis of Cyanuric Chloride Chemically Modified Carbona- ceous Electrode Materials. H. J. Wieck, R. M. lanniello, J. A. Osborn, A. M. Ya- cynych 3:35—Intermission 3:50—93. Critical Temperature for Solubility of a Phenolic Antioxidant Determined by the Use of Differential Scanning Calorimetry. V. J. Kuck 4:10—94. Calibration of a Fast-Reaction Solution Calorimeter Using a Microcom- puter. D. W. Rogers 4:30—95. Structural Differences in the Heme Chromophore in Various Reduced Cyto- chromes as Determined by Low-Frequency Resonance Raman Spectroscopy. W. C. Valance, T. C. Strekas 4:50—96. Vaporization Processes in Metal Halide Lamps: Sodium Iodide and Scandium Iodide. D. E. Work 5:10—97. Engineering Resins: Relationship of Properties to Chemical Structure for Selected Polymers. J. M. Margolis 5:20—98. Investigation on Metal Ion Binding to Polyelectrolytes Using Rare-Earth Metal Ion Probe. I. Nagata, Y. Okamoto People Deaths Penrose S. Albright, 85, professor emeritus, Wichita State University, Jan. 11, Wichita, Kan. Albright was head of the science depart- ment at Southwestern College, Winfield, Kan., for 18 years. In 1943 he joined Wichita State University, where he was head of the physics department until his retirement in 1961. Joined ACS in 1922, emeritus member. Alfred D. Campbell, 62, Food & Drug Ad- ministration, Washington, D.C., Feb. 22, of a heart attack while on assignment in Saudi Arabia. Campbell joined FDA in 1962. One of his first tasks was to explore the potential for trouble arising from the recently isolated toxic mold by-products called aflatoxins. Through his organizational ability, he directed and be- came a leader in aflatoxin research and control in this pioneering work at FDA. Joined ACS in 1951. Arthur K. Doolittle, 85, specialist in surface coatings, solvents, and plasticizers, Jan. 19, Broomall, Pa. Doolittle joined Union Carbide in 1932 as technical head in coatings research. At the time of his retirement in 1961, he was a senior scientist. Doolittle then joined Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, serving as professor of chemistry from 1961-64. Later, he operated an engineering-consulting service, and served as president of Arcadia Institute of Scientific Research. Doolittle was chairman of the ACS Paint, Plastics & Printing Ink Division 1952-56, and served on the advisory board of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry 1954-55. Joined ACS in 1922; emeritus member. Wade E. Hall, 61, senior scientist, New Jersey Zinc Co., March 2, Palmerton, Pa. Joined ACS in 1947 ; Maurice L. Huggins, 84, pioneer in the field of structural chemistry, Dec. 17,1981, Wood- side, Pa. After receiving his Ph.D. from the University of California in 1922, Huggins served on the faculties of Stanford University (seven years) and Johns Hopkins University (four years). From 1936-58 he was on the re- search staff of Eastman Kodak Co. In 1959 Huggins became senior research scientist and manager of physical and inorganic chemistry at Stanford Research Institute. After his [sec- ond] retirement in 1967 he continued active involvement in theoretical research as senior research associate at Arcadia Institute for Scientific Research. In 1975 he received the ACS Award in the Chemistry of Plastics & Coatings. Joined ACS in 1921; emeritus member. William E. Pearce, 74, Feb. 4, Henderson- ville, N.C. Pearce spent his 40-year career with American Can Co. At the time of his retirement in 1970, he was assistant to the vice president of R&D. Joined ACS in 1931; emeritus member. Leon M. Polinski, 51, Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center, Feb. 15, Pittsburgh. Pol- inski was a supervisory chemical engineer in charge of catalyst development for coal lique- faction at the Pittsburgh Energy Center. Joined ACS in 1954. David L. Randall, 98, Nov. 3,1981, Overland Park, Kan. Randall received his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1907. He served on the chemistry faculties at the University of New Hampshire, Baker University, Wesleyan, and Albion College, where he was chairman of the department of chemistry for many years. After his retirement in 1953 he served as visiting faculty member at Berry College and Ohio Northern University. Joined ACS in 1907; emeritus member. Oswald T. Zimmerman, president of In- dustrial Research Service, Dover, N.H., March 4. Zimmerman served as chairman of the de- partment of chemical engineering, University of New Hampshire, for many years until his retirement in 1970. His special interests and research projects included cost engineering, pressure-volume-temperature relationships of gases, life support systems for undersea ap- plications, and gas liquid diffusion. Zimmer- man founded the American Association of Cost Engineers. Joined ACS in 1934. Government John E. Bernardin named assistant director, USDA's Western Regional Research Center, Albany, Calif Thomas A. Clark appointed deputy director, Environmental Protection Agency's environmental monitoring systems lab, Research Triangle Park, N.C Howard J. Cohan, research scientist, Bureau of Recla- mation, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Denver, re- tiring after more than 32 years of service with the agency . . . Hamed El-Bisi appointed di- rector, Science & Advanced Technology Lab- oratory, U.S. Army, Natick, Mass. Harold M. Hubbard named permanent di- rector, Solar Energy Research Institute, Golden, Colo L. H. Princen named asso- ciate director, USDA's Northern Regional Research Center, Peoria, 111 Necmi Sanyer, project leader and research chemist at USDA's Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wis., retiring after more than 22 years of service. 82 C&EN April 12, 1982
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Meetings
MONDAY AFTERNOON
RoomD Organic Chemistry J. Wasacz, Presiding
2:30—Introductory Remarks 2:35—53. Application of Ultrasound to Or
ganic Reactions: Deuteration of Ketones. S. Moon, A. L. Fiesel
2:55—54. Unusual Aspects of the CI Mass Spectra of Carboxylic Acid Mixtures. G. Y. Hu, 0. Prakash, A. K. Bose
3:15—55. One-Step Synthesis of a Multifunctional α-Ketoester. G. M. Love, R. B. Currie, A. V. Lovell, P. Sohar, D. F. Rein-hold, L. M. Weinstock
3:35—56. lododecarboxylation of teri-Alkyl Acids and Esters. P. Harisiades, S. C. Norang
3:55—57. Direct Method for the Determination of Chemiluminescent Quantum Yields: Interesting Results for Tetramethyldioxe-tane. D. R. Brewer
4:15—Intemission 4:30—58. Synthesis and Reactivity of a Novel
Furan, J. L. Isidor, R. McDonald 4:50—59. Highly Reactive Heterocuprates
with Greatly Improved Thermal Stability. S. H. Bertz, G. Dabbagh
5:10—60. Synthesis and Chemistry of Deu-terated Dibenzo(a,e)Cyclooctatetraenes: Application of the Wittig Reaction to Synthesis of Deuterated Olefins. H. D. Perl-mutter, C. W. Wenger, M. J. Shapiro
5:30—61. Molecular Dynamics of Troger's Base in Acidic Media. A. Greenberg, N. Molinaro, M. Lang
Room Ε Surface Chemistry G. Luther, Presiding 2:30—Introductory Remarks 2:35—62. Chemistry and Electrical Charac
teristics of Grain Boundaries. L. L. Kazmerski, P. E. Russell
3:25—63. Quantitative Analysis of Electronic Materials Using X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy. J. H. Thomas III
3:45—63a. Elucidation of Surface Chemical Processes by Electron Spectroscopy. R. F. Roberts
4:05—Intermission 4:20—64. XPS Investigation of Molecular
Sieve Materials. D. E. Passoja, T. G. Kin-isky, H. F. l· illery
4:40—65. Raman Microprobe Applications in Materials Science. F. Adar
5:00—66. X-Ray Microanalysis Studies of Marine Sediments. G. W. Luther III, R. A. Ryans, R. W. Howarth
5:20—67. Potentiometric Response of Graphite Electrodes Coated with Organic Solvents. R. S. Lawton, A. M. Yacynych
TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Room A Biochemistry W. Batt, Presiding
1:50—Introductory Remarks 1:55—68. Understanding the Motions of Nu
cleic Acids: Angular Interdependence and Conformation Transition. A. R. Srinivasan, W. K. Olson
2:15—69. Families of Nucleic Acid Structure. V. N. Balaji, W. K. Olson
2:35—70. Neutral Sterolemia, Xanthomatosis, and Premature Atherosclerotic Arterial Disease with High Plant Sterol Absorption, Impaired Sterol Elimination and Low Cholesterol Synthesis. B. Dayal, G. S. Tint, G. Salen
2:55—71. Preparation of Tritium-Labeled Sitosterol and Sitostanol. B. Dayal, C. Biswas, G. Salen
3:15—72. Brewer's Yeast Pyruvate Decarboxylase: Binding Constants and Function Cofactors. O. Akinyosoye, F. Jordan
3:35—Intermission 3:50—73. Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase
Studies: a Novel Arginine Directed Affinity Label. S. Salamone, F. Jordan
4:10—74. Studies Directed Toward the Development of a Transition-State Analog Inhibitor for Tryptophan Dioxygenase. T. G. Wood, M. Pagnozzi, D. D. Clarke, R. W. Franck
4:30—75. Binding of a Spin-Labeled Antitumor Agent in Cells. M. Konieczny
4:50—76. Solvent Effect in Enzyme-Substrate Interactions: Models of Carboxypeptidase. C. A. Venanzi, H. Weinstein, G. Corongiu, E. Clementi
Room Β Organic and Medicinal Chemistry D. Kristol, Presiding 1:50—Introductory Remarks 1:55—77. Total Synthesis of (±)-EPI-WID-
DROL via the Divinylcyclopropane Rearrangement. M. P. Ferro, J. P. Marino, M. Rosenberger
2:15—78. Synthesis of Phosphinic Acid Analogs of Oligonucleotides. B. Gotlinsky, B. E. Tropp, R. Engel
2:35—79. Ring Expansion of Ketones to 1,2-Keto-Thioketals. Control of Bond Migration. S. Knapp, M. S. Theodore, N. Hirata, A. F. Trope, J. J. Barchi
2:55—80. Cis Stereochemistry—an Unusual Outcome with Stabilized Wittig Reagents. R. W. Franck, T. V. John, Κ. Olejniczak, C. S. Subramaniam, P. Villucci
3:15—81. Application of Regioselective Thiophene Lithiation to the Synthesis of Xanthones and Thioxanthones. J. W. H. Watthey, M. Desai
3:35—Intermission 3:50—82. Synthesis and Chemistry of Stable
4H-1,4-Thiazines. H. C. Tomaselli, H. B. Renfroe
4:10—83. Efficient Stereospecific Total Synthesis of (±)-Anisomycin and Related New Synthetic Antibiotics. S. S. Hall, D. P. Schumacher
4:30—84. Facile Synthesis of 3/3-Bromoaz-etidin-2-ones. M. S. Manhas, M. S. Khajavi, S. S. Bari, A. K. Bose
4:50—85. Synthesis of Aminocyclitol Precursors from Carbamidate Derivatives of Cyclohexenol. S. Knapp, D. V. Patel
5:10—86. Addition of Dihalocarbenes to Bi-cyclic Olefins. B. McPherson, R. A. Boy-louny
5:30—87. Reactions of Furan and Thiophene. S. T. Attarwala, S. Giardinoto, Y. Oka-moto
RoomC Physical and Polymer Chemistry B. Lees, Presiding 1:50—Introductory Remarks 1:55—88. Statistical Conformational Probes
of the Polynucleotide Helix-Coil Transition. N. L. Marky, W. K. Olson
2:15—89. Particle Scattering Factors of 12-Arm Star Polystyrenes Using Small Angle X-Ray Scattering. B. A. Khorramian, S. S. Stivala
2:35—90. Synthesis, Structure, and Thermal Decomposition of Some Polymeric Schiff Bases and Related Compounds. M. Beltran, A. Volpe
2:55—91. Effect of Pressure-Polymerization on the Physical Properties of PMMA. J. C. Vassallo, S. Z. Lewin
3:15—92. Thermal Analysis of Cyanuric Chloride Chemically Modified Carbonaceous Electrode Materials. H. J. Wieck, R. M. lanniello, J. A. Osborn, A. M. Yacynych
3:35—Intermission 3:50—93. Critical Temperature for Solubility
of a Phenolic Antioxidant Determined by the Use of Differential Scanning Calorimetry. V. J. Kuck
4:10—94. Calibration of a Fast-Reaction Solution Calorimeter Using a Microcomputer. D. W. Rogers
4:30—95. Structural Differences in the Heme Chromophore in Various Reduced Cytochromes as Determined by Low-Frequency Resonance Raman Spectroscopy. W. C. Valance, T. C. Strekas
4:50—96. Vaporization Processes in Metal Halide Lamps: Sodium Iodide and Scandium Iodide. D. E. Work
5:10—97. Engineering Resins: Relationship of Properties to Chemical Structure for Selected Polymers. J. M. Margolis
5:20—98. Investigation on Metal Ion Binding to Polyelectrolytes Using Rare-Earth Metal Ion Probe. I. Nagata, Y. Okamoto
People Deaths Penrose S. Albright, 85, professor emeritus, Wichita State University, Jan. 11, Wichita, Kan. Albright was head of the science department at Southwestern College, Winfield, Kan., for 18 years. In 1943 he joined Wichita State University, where he was head of the physics department until his retirement in 1961. Joined ACS in 1922, emeritus member.
Alfred D. Campbell, 62, Food & Drug Administration, Washington, D.C., Feb. 22, of a heart attack while on assignment in Saudi Arabia. Campbell joined FDA in 1962. One of his first tasks was to explore the potential for trouble arising from the recently isolated toxic mold by-products called aflatoxins. Through his organizational ability, he directed and became a leader in aflatoxin research and control in this pioneering work at FDA. Joined ACS in 1951.
Arthur K. Doolittle, 85, specialist in surface coatings, solvents, and plasticizers, Jan. 19, Broomall, Pa. Doolittle joined Union Carbide in 1932 as technical head in coatings research. At the time of his retirement in 1961, he was a senior scientist. Doolittle then joined Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, serving as professor of chemistry from 1961-64. Later, he operated an engineering-consulting service, and served as president of Arcadia Institute of Scientific Research. Doolittle was chairman of the ACS Paint, Plastics & Printing Ink Division 1952-56, and served on the advisory board of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry 1954-55. Joined ACS in 1922; emeritus member.
Wade E. Hall, 61, senior scientist, New Jersey Zinc Co., March 2, Palmerton, Pa. Joined ACS in 1947;
Maurice L. Huggins, 84, pioneer in the field
of structural chemistry, Dec. 17,1981, Wood-side, Pa. After receiving his Ph.D. from the University of California in 1922, Huggins served on the faculties of Stanford University (seven years) and Johns Hopkins University (four years). From 1936-58 he was on the research staff of Eastman Kodak Co. In 1959 Huggins became senior research scientist and manager of physical and inorganic chemistry at Stanford Research Institute. After his [second] retirement in 1967 he continued active involvement in theoretical research as senior research associate at Arcadia Institute for Scientific Research. In 1975 he received the ACS Award in the Chemistry of Plastics & Coatings. Joined ACS in 1921; emeritus member.
William E. Pearce, 74, Feb. 4, Henderson-ville, N.C. Pearce spent his 40-year career with American Can Co. At the time of his retirement in 1970, he was assistant to the vice president of R&D. Joined ACS in 1931; emeritus member.
Leon M. Polinski, 51, Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center, Feb. 15, Pittsburgh. Polinski was a supervisory chemical engineer in charge of catalyst development for coal liquefaction at the Pittsburgh Energy Center. Joined ACS in 1954.
David L. Randall, 98, Nov. 3,1981, Overland Park, Kan. Randall received his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1907. He served on the chemistry faculties at the University of New Hampshire, Baker University, Wesleyan, and Albion College, where he was chairman of the department of chemistry for many years. After his retirement in 1953 he served as visiting faculty member at Berry College and Ohio
Northern University. Joined ACS in 1907; emeritus member.
Oswald T. Zimmerman, president of Industrial Research Service, Dover, N.H., March 4. Zimmerman served as chairman of the department of chemical engineering, University of New Hampshire, for many years until his retirement in 1970. His special interests and research projects included cost engineering, pressure-volume-temperature relationships of gases, life support systems for undersea applications, and gas liquid diffusion. Zimmerman founded the American Association of Cost Engineers. Joined ACS in 1934.
Government John E. Bernardin named assistant director, USDA's Western Regional Research Center, Albany, Calif Thomas A. Clark appointed deputy director, Environmental Protection Agency's environmental monitoring systems lab, Research Triangle Park, N.C Howard J. Cohan, research scientist, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Denver, retiring after more than 32 years of service with the agency . . . Hamed El-Bisi appointed director, Science & Advanced Technology Laboratory, U.S. Army, Natick, Mass.
Harold M. Hubbard named permanent director, Solar Energy Research Institute, Golden, Colo L. H. Princen named associate director, USDA's Northern Regional Research Center, Peoria, 111 Necmi Sanyer, project leader and research chemist at USDA's Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wis., retiring after more than 22 years of service.
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