Ammonium niobium oxalate promotes the reaction of α-phenylglyoxylic acid with o-functionalized anilines for the synthesis of benzothiazoles and benzoxazin-2-ones.

ObjectiveThis study evaluated the intraobserver and interobserver reliability of the AO classification for standard radiographs of wrist fractures.MethodsThirty observers, divided into three groups (orthopedic surgery senior residents, orthopedic surgeons, and hand surgeons) classified 52 wrist fractures, using only simple radiographs. After a period of four weeks, the same observers evaluated the initial 52 radiographs, in a randomized order. The agreement among the observers, the groups, and intraobserver was obtained using the Kappa index. Kappa-values were interpreted as proposed by Landis and Koch.ResultsThe global interobserver agreement level of the AO classification was considered fair (0.30). The three groups presented fair global interobserver agreement (residents, 0.27; orthopedic surgeons, 0.30; hand surgeons, 0.33). The global intraobserver agreement level was moderated. The hand surgeon group obtained the higher intraobserver agreement level, although only moderate (0.50). The residents group obtained fair levels (0.30), as did the orthopedics surgeon group (0.33).ConclusionThe data obtained suggests fair levels of interobserver agreement and moderate levels of intraobserver agreement for the AO classification for wrist fractures.

Herein, we described the ultrasound-assisted synthesis of thioesters via the Ag-catalyzed radical oxidative decarboxylation of α-keto acids, in the presence of disulfides. This protocol takes advantage of the sonication to prepare the title compounds in moderate to very good yields, in only 20 min of reaction. The positive effect of ultrasonic irradiation is attributed to both, the high mass transfer efficiency and to the induced radical formation in the reaction medium.

Herein, we report the first decarboxylative oxidation of α‐keto acids that is promoted by sodium metabisulfite (Na2S2O5) to obtain 2‐substituted benzothiazoles and benzoselenazoles. Diaryl disulfides and diselenides were used as chalcogen sources, and the desired products were obtained in moderate to excellent yields. This protocol does not require an inert gas, transition metals, or harsh reaction conditions, and CO2 is released as an environmentally benign coproduct. The presence of Na2S2O5 was essential to guarantee that the reaction reached completion and afforded maximum product yields.

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