Possible mechanisms

Evidence which suggests a possible mechanism of the reaction is provided by a study of the formation of benzaldehyde in poor yield from methylenebenzylamine benzaldehyde and ammonia (in equivalent amounts) and metliylbenzylamine are isolated ... 

A possible mechanism of the reaction is represented by the following scheme ... 

The mechanisms by which transition metal oxidizing agents convert alcohols to aldehydes and ketones are complicated with respect to their inorganic chemistry The organic chemistry is clearer and one possible mechanism is outlined m Figure 15 4 The... 

Four possible mechanisms for solid-state extraction (a) adsorption onto a solid substrate (b) absorption into a thin polymer or chemical film coated on a solid substrate (c) metal-ligand complexation in which the ligand is covalently bound to the solid substrate and (d) antibody-antigen binding in which the receptor is covalently bound to the solid substrate. 

Total Sulfur and Sulfide Sulfur. Total sulfur is predominately in the form of metal sulfate, and because sulfates act as inerts, these materials have htde impact on the process. Sulfide sulfur compounds, on the other hand, react and leave the furnace as a sulfur vapor, which may deposit in the gas handling system. A possible mechanism for this is the partial reaction of SO2 to H2S, followed by... 

One possible mechanism responsible for the abiHty of trenbolone acetate to stimulate skeletal muscle hypertrophy may be through enhanced proliferation and differentiation of satelHte ceUs as the result of increased sensitivity to insuHn-Hke growth factor-I (IGE-1) and fibroblast growth factor (43). 

Fig. 12. A possible mechanism for the dye-induced photooxidation of a silver center, x represents the distance across a silver haUde surface to which aggregated dye molecules are adsorbed. Steps 1, 4, and 5 represent the photohole (Q) formation, photohole migration, and silver oxidation processes which can ultimately lead to the total regression of the silver aggregate ( ) represents an energy state occupied by an electron.

The tert-huty hydroperoxide is then mixed with a catalyst solution to react with propylene. Some TBHP decomposes to TBA during this process step. The catalyst is typically an organometaHic that is soluble in the reaction mixture. The metal can be tungsten, vanadium, or molybdenum. Molybdenum complexes with naphthenates or carboxylates provide the best combination of selectivity and reactivity. Catalyst concentrations of 200—500 ppm in a solution of 55% TBHP and 45% TBA are typically used when water content is less than 0.5 wt %. The homogeneous metal catalyst must be removed from solution for disposal or recycle (137,157). Although heterogeneous catalysts can be employed, elution of some of the metal, particularly molybdenum, from the support surface occurs (158). References 159 and 160 discuss possible mechanisms for the catalytic epoxidation of olefins by hydroperoxides. 

SCE increases absolute colony number and surviving fraction of CEU-E, CEU-G, and CEU-GM in kradiated human BM. An increase in the fraction of CDSd cells in the radioresistant S-phase has been noted, which suggests a possible mechanism (184). A cautionary note has been sounded about attempting to predict interactions between SCE and CSEs in hemopoieticaHy deprived individuals (185). Although SCE synergizes with GM-CSE or GM-CSE and lL-3 to increase CEU-GM in vitro, no such effect has been found in vivo. 

The tris compounds are highly bridged three-dimensional polymers. Photoreduction of aqueous Ti(IV)-containing alcohols or glycols, but not of ethylene glycol, yields Ti(III) and the aldehyde or ketone corresponding to the alcohol (191,192). A possible mechanism is... 

Homocysteine arises from dietary methionine. High levels of homocysteiae (hyperhomocysteinemia) are a risk factor for occlusive vascular diseases including atherosclerosis and thrombosis (81—84). In a controlled study, semm folate concentrations of <9.2 nmol/L were linked with elevated levels of plasma homocysteiae. Elevated homocysteine levels have beea associated also with ischemic stroke (9). The mechanism by which high levels of homocysteine produce vascular damage are, as of yet, aot completely uaderstood. lateractioa of homocysteiae with platelets or eadothehal cells has beea proposed as a possible mechanism. Clinically, homocysteine levels can be lowered by administration of vitamin B, vitamin B 2> foHc acid. 

The sulfated compounds MM 13902 (3, n = (5) and MM 17880 (4) are also broad-spectmm agents, but not as potent as thienamycia and all lack any significant activity against Pseudomonas (73). Many carbapenems are excellent inhibitors of isolated P-lactamases, particularly the olivanic acid sulfoxide MM 4550 (3, n = 1) (3). The possible mechanism of action of the carbapenems as inhibitors of P-lactamases has been discussed in some detail (74). Other carbapenems such as PS-5 (5) (75), the carpetimycins (76), asparenomycins (77), and pluracidomycins (8) are all highly active as antibiotics or P-lactamase inhibitors. The parent nucleus itself (1, X = CH2) is intrinsically active, but chemically unstable (9). 

Kinetic Considerations. Extensive kinetic and mechanistic studies have been made on the esterification of carboxyHc acids since Berthelot and Saint-GiHes first studied the esterification of acetic acid (18). Although ester hydrolysis is catalyzed by both hydrogen and hydroxide ions (19,20), a base-catalyzed esterification is not known. A number of mechanisms for acid- and base-catalyzed esterification have been proposed (4). One possible mechanism for the bimolecular acid-catalyzed ester hydrolysis and esterification is shown in equation 2 (6). 

Electrophilic attack on the sulfur atom of thiiranes by alkyl halides does not give thiiranium salts but rather products derived from attack of the halide ion on the intermediate cyclic salt (B-81MI50602). Treatment of a s-2,3-dimethylthiirane with methyl iodide yields cis-2-butene by two possible mechanisms (Scheme 31). A stereoselective isomerization of alkenes is accomplished by conversion to a thiirane of opposite stereochemistry followed by desulfurization by methyl iodide (75TL2709). Treatment of thiiranes with alkyl chlorides and bromides gives 2-chloro- or 2-bromo-ethyl sulfides (Scheme 32). Intramolecular alkylation of the sulfur atom of a thiirane may occur if the geometry is favorable the intermediate sulfonium ions are unstable to nucleophilic attack and rearrangement may occur (Scheme 33). 

From a statistical viewpoint, there is often little to choose between power law and hyperbohc equations as representations of data over an experimental range. The fact, however, that a particular hyperbolic equation is based on some land of possible mechanism may lead to a belief that such an equation may be extrapolated more safely outside the experimental range, although there may be no guarantee that the controlling mechanism will remain the same in the extrapolated region. 

Test Specimens In carrying out plant tests it is necessary to install the test specimens so that they wih not come into contact with other metals and alloys this avoids having their normal behavior disturbed by galvanic effects. It is also desirable to protect the specimens from possible mechanical damage. 

The possible mechanism of ionization, fragmentation of studied compound as well as their desoi ption by laser radiation is discussed. It is shown that the formation of analyte ions is a result of a multi stage complex process included surface activation by laser irradiation, the adsoi ption of neutral analyte and proton donor molecules, the chemical reaction on the surface with proton or electron transfer, production of charged complexes bonded with the surface and finally laser desoi ption of such preformed molecules. 

There are many possible mechanisms by which chemicals may interact with the endocrine system, some of which are discussed below. 

Symptom Possible Hydraulic Cause Possible Mechanical Cause... 

Figure 3 A possible mechanism for the isomerization of dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) to D glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate (GAP) by the enzyme triosephosphate isomerase (TIM). The general acid (Glu 165) and general base (His 95) are shown.

Describe possible mechanisms for the deterioration of marble statuary. 

The oxidation of hydrocarbons, including hydrocarbon polymers, takes the form of a free-radical chain reaction. As a result of mechanical shearing, exposure of ultraviolet radiation, attack by metal ions such as those of copper and manganese as well as other possible mechanisms, a hydrocarbon molecule breaks down into two radicals... 

In addition to the above possible mechanisms the possibility of reaction at w-positions should not be excluded. For example, it has been shown by Koebner that o- and p-cresols, ostensibly difunctional, can, under certain conditions, react with formaldehyde to give insoluble and infusible resins. Furthermore, Megson has shown that 2,4,6-trimethylphenol, in which the two ortho- and the one para-positions are blocked, can condense with formaldehyde under strongly acidic conditions. It is of interest to note that Redfam produced an infusible resin from 3,4,5,-trimethylphenol under alkaline conditions. Here the two m- and the p-positions were blocked and this experimental observation provides supplementary evidence that additional functionalities are developed during reaction, for example in the formation of quinone methides. 

It may be that in years to come, interatomic potentials can be estimated experimentally by the use of the atomic force microscope (Section 6.2.3). A first step in this direction has been taken by Jarvis et al. (1996), who used a force feedback loop in an AFM to prevent sudden springback when the probing silicon tip approaches the silicon specimen. The authors claim that their method means that force-distance spectroscopy of specific sites is possible - mechanical characterisation of the potentials of specific chemical bonds . 

At least three distinct mechanisms can be written for these reactions. Write down some possible mechanisms, and suggest isotopic labeling studies that could distinguish among the possibilities you have proposed. 

In general terms, there are three possible mechanisms for addition of a nucleophile and a proton to give a tetrahedral intermediate in a carbonyl addition reaction. 

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