American Journal of Applied Chemistry

Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017

  • Chemical Analysis of Noni (Morinda citrofolia) Seeds and the Characterization of the Seeds Oil

    Muhammad Bini Etsuyankpa, Muhammad Muhammad Ndamitso, Idowu Victoria Oluwatoyin, Hashim Ibrahim, Sule Philip Ivoms Ogah

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 57-61
    Received: Mar. 07, 2017
    Accepted: Mar. 17, 2017
    Published: Jul. 12, 2017
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    Abstract: Seeds of Noni (Morinda citrofolia) were analyzed for proximate composition, minerals, anti- nutritional factors and amino acid profile, while the oil extract was investigated for physicochemical properties and fatty acids contents. Values for moisture, ash, crude protein, crude fat and crude fiber are 5.46 ± 0.01, 1.83 ± 0.01, 1.72 ± 0.02, 5.40 ± 0... Show More
  • Synthesis of D-pantolactone via Combined a Novel Organocatalyst Catalyzed Asymmetric Aldol Reaction and Hydrogenation Catalyzed by Cu-/SiO2

    Jin Man-man, Wang Jin-jin, Lv Zhi-guo, Guo Zhen-mei

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 62-68
    Received: Aug. 13, 2017
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    Published: Aug. 14, 2017
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    Abstract: The combination of an asymmetric organocatalytic aldol reaction with a subsequent hydrogenation for the synthesis of D-pantolactone is demonstrated. This process consists of an initial aldol reaction catalyzed by a novel chiral L- histidine-modified-ionic-liquid- [EMIm] [His], which has been designed and synthesized as an efficient recoverable cata... Show More