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8 pages, 607 KiB  
Communication
(2Sp,4R,6R,8Sp)-4,6-Dimethyl-1-phenyl-diferroceno-1-phosphines
by Philipp Honegger and Michael Widhalm
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1098; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1098 - 13 Dec 2019
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Ferrocene-based compounds are powerful asymmetric ligands usable for chemical catalysis. We present the synthesis of six new homochiral diferroceno cycles potentially useful as P,O-, P,N- or P,S-ligands. Due to the stereoconservative nature of the SN1 reaction at carbons adjacent to ferrocene [...] Read more.
Ferrocene-based compounds are powerful asymmetric ligands usable for chemical catalysis. We present the synthesis of six new homochiral diferroceno cycles potentially useful as P,O-, P,N- or P,S-ligands. Due to the stereoconservative nature of the SN1 reaction at carbons adjacent to ferrocene units, we obtained a single diastereomer of the 8-membered diferroceno[c,f]heterophosphocines in all cases. Full article
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5′-Chloro-5′-deoxy-2′,3′-O-isopropylidene-6-fluoro nebularine
by Andrea Patrizia Falanga, Maria Marzano, Monica Terracciano and Stefano D'Errico
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1097; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1097 - 13 Dec 2019
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In this paper, we report on the synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of the novel nucleoside 5′-chloro-5′-deoxy-2′,3′-O-isopropylidene-6-fluoro nebularine, obtained as a side product during the second step of the synthesis of 5′-fluoro-5′-deoxy-5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide-β-d-riboside (5′-F-AICAR), a non-phosphorylable analogue of 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide-β-d-riboside (AICAR). Full article
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Communication
Access to d- and l-Psicose Derivatives via Hydroxy Methylation of Ribono Lactone
by Michael R. Imrich and Thomas Ziegler
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1096; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1096 - 10 Dec 2019
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2,3,5-Tri-O-benzyl- and 2,3,5-tri-O-methyl-d-ribono-γ-lactone were converted with (methoxyethoxymethoxy)methyl and benzyloxy tributylstannane into the corresponding protected d-psicoses as mixtures of anomers in 31%–72% yield. Treatment of 2,3,5-tri-O-methyl-l-ribono-γ-lactone with benzyloxy tributylstannane afforded the corresponding l [...] Read more.
2,3,5-Tri-O-benzyl- and 2,3,5-tri-O-methyl-d-ribono-γ-lactone were converted with (methoxyethoxymethoxy)methyl and benzyloxy tributylstannane into the corresponding protected d-psicoses as mixtures of anomers in 31%–72% yield. Treatment of 2,3,5-tri-O-methyl-l-ribono-γ-lactone with benzyloxy tributylstannane afforded the corresponding l-psicose derivative as an anomeric mixture in 72% yield. Both methylated psicoses were further converted into 1,2-O-isopropylidene-3,4,6-tri-O-methyl-d- and l-psicofuranosides, the respective α- and β-anomers of which could be separated and characterized. Full article
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Communication
Pyridine-Imidazlolium Salts: Oxidatively Cleavage of N-C Bond via Nitration
by Dumitrela Cucu (Diaconu) and Violeta Mangalagiu
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1095; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1095 - 23 Nov 2019
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Azaheterocycles derivatives with pyridine-imidazole skeleton are compounds of great value for medicinal chemistry. We report herein the nitration of 1,1′-(pyridine-2,6-diylbis(methylene))bis{3-[2-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-oxoethyl]-1H-imidazol-3-ium} bromide using a typical mixture of nitric and sulphuric acid. The nitration occur with the oxidative cleavage of N–C bond between [...] Read more.
Azaheterocycles derivatives with pyridine-imidazole skeleton are compounds of great value for medicinal chemistry. We report herein the nitration of 1,1′-(pyridine-2,6-diylbis(methylene))bis{3-[2-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-oxoethyl]-1H-imidazol-3-ium} bromide using a typical mixture of nitric and sulphuric acid. The nitration occur with the oxidative cleavage of N–C bond between imidazolium ring and methylene group. Full article
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Paenidigyamycin G: 1-Acetyl-2,4-dimethyl-3-phenethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium
by Gilbert Mawuli Tetevi, Samuel Kwain, Thomas Mensah, Anil Sazak Camas, Mustafa Camas, Aboagye Kwarteng Dofuor, Faustus Akankperiwen Azerigyik, Emmanuel Oluwabusola, Hai Deng, Marcel Jaspars and Kwaku Kyeremeh
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1094; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1094 - 21 Nov 2019
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The Ghanaian Paenibacillus sp. DE2SH (GenBank Accession Number: MH091697) is a prolific producer of potent antiparasitic alkaloids. Further detailed study of the culture broth of this strain produced the compound Paenidigyamycin G (1), which is a derivative of the known antiparasitic [...] Read more.
The Ghanaian Paenibacillus sp. DE2SH (GenBank Accession Number: MH091697) is a prolific producer of potent antiparasitic alkaloids. Further detailed study of the culture broth of this strain produced the compound Paenidigyamycin G (1), which is a derivative of the known antiparasitic compound Paenidigyamycin A (2). Compound (1) was isolated on HPLC at tR ≈ 37.5 min and its structure determined by IR, UV, MS, 1D, and 2D-NMR data. Compound 1 produced weak to moderate antileishmanial and antitrypanosomal activity when tested against Leishmania donovani (Laveran and Mesnil) Ross (D10) and Trypanosoma brucei subsp. brucei strain GUTat 3.1 with IC50 = 115.41 and 28.75 μM, respectively. This result is interesting since the parent compound 2 is known to possess consistent and potent antiparasitic activity. However, 1 displayed a promising selectivity profile towards T. brucei subsp. brucei due to its relatively low toxicity against normal mouse macrophages RAW 264.7 cells (SI = 8.70). Given that compound 1 is also the main metabolite found in the hexane fraction of all extracts produced by Paenibacillus sp. DE2SH when it is co-cultured with other bacteria strains, it must possess some unique biological functions which should make it an excellent candidate for further biological activity screening in other bioassays. Full article
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2,2′-((1,4-Dimethoxy-1,4-dioxobutane-2,3-diylidene)bis(azanylylidene))bis(quinoline-3-carboxylic acid)
by Joanna Fedorowicz, Karol Gzella, Paulina Wiśniewska and Jarosław Sączewski
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1093; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1093 - 21 Nov 2019
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The title compound, 2,2′-((1,4-dimethoxy-1,4-dioxobutane-2,3-diylidene)bis(azanylylidene))bis(quinoline-3-carboxylic acid) was synthesized from isoxazolo[3,4-b]quinolin-3(1H)-one and dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (DMAD) via a double aza-Michael addition followed by [1,3]-H shifts. The product was characterized by infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, as well as elemental analysis and [...] Read more.
The title compound, 2,2′-((1,4-dimethoxy-1,4-dioxobutane-2,3-diylidene)bis(azanylylidene))bis(quinoline-3-carboxylic acid) was synthesized from isoxazolo[3,4-b]quinolin-3(1H)-one and dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (DMAD) via a double aza-Michael addition followed by [1,3]-H shifts. The product was characterized by infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, as well as elemental analysis and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS). The proposed reaction mechanism was rationalized by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Full article
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1,1,4,7-Tetramethyldecahydro-1H-cyclopropa[e]azulen-7-ol from the Stembark Chisocheton pentandrus
by Muhamad Salman Fareza, Nurlelasari, Unang Supratman, Dewa Gede Katja, Muhamad Hafiz Husna and Khalijah Awang
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1092; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1092 - 20 Nov 2019
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A new aromadendrane-type sesquiterpenoid, namely dehydrosphatulenol (1), has been isolated from the stembark of Chisocheton pentandrus. The chemical structure of 1 was characterized on the basis of spectroscopic evidences including mainly one dimension and two dimension Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and [...] Read more.
A new aromadendrane-type sesquiterpenoid, namely dehydrosphatulenol (1), has been isolated from the stembark of Chisocheton pentandrus. The chemical structure of 1 was characterized on the basis of spectroscopic evidences including mainly one dimension and two dimension Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and Mass Spectroscopy as well as through a comparison with those related compounds previously reported. Full article
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8-(Pyrimidin-2-yl)-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-heptathiazocane
by Vladimir A. Ogurtsov and Oleg A. Rakitin
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1091; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1091 - 20 Nov 2019
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Heptasulfur imides substituted by hereterocycle may be of interest as biologically active compounds. In this communication, the reaction of pyrimidin-2-amine 1 with disulfur dichloride was carefully investigated to give 8-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-heptathiazocane in good yield. The structure of the newly synthesized compound was established by [...] Read more.
Heptasulfur imides substituted by hereterocycle may be of interest as biologically active compounds. In this communication, the reaction of pyrimidin-2-amine 1 with disulfur dichloride was carefully investigated to give 8-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-heptathiazocane in good yield. The structure of the newly synthesized compound was established by means of elemental analysis, high resolution mass-spectrometry, 1H, 13C NMR and IR spectroscopy and mass-spectrometry. Full article
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Short Note
Formaldehyde-1,1″-(phenylphosphinidenesulfide)bis[(2S)-2-[(1R)-1-(methylamino)-ethyl]]ferrocene-aminal
by Philipp Honegger and Michael Widhalm
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1090; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1090 - 19 Nov 2019
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In the course of an ongoing synthetic project, we observed an unprecedented reactivity of N-methyl groups in bis(N,N-dimethylaminoethylferrocenyl)phenylphosphinesulfide upon treatment with manganese dioxide (MnO2). The intramolecular course of this reaction resulted in the formation of an [...] Read more.
In the course of an ongoing synthetic project, we observed an unprecedented reactivity of N-methyl groups in bis(N,N-dimethylaminoethylferrocenyl)phenylphosphinesulfide upon treatment with manganese dioxide (MnO2). The intramolecular course of this reaction resulted in the formation of an unexpected homochiral diaza macrocycle. The target structure was accessible in two steps from known N,N-dimethylaminoethylferrocene. Full article
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1-Octyl-3-(3-(1-methylpyrrolidiniumyl)propyl)imidazolium Bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide
by Andrea Mezzetta, Christian S. Pomelli, Felicia D’Andrea and Lorenzo Guazzelli
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1089; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1089 - 19 Nov 2019
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The title compound 1-octyl-3-(3-(1-methylpyrrolidiniumyl)propyl)imidazolium bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide was prepared in three steps. This asymmetrical dicationic ionic liquid (ADIL) is composed of two different positively charged head groups (1-octylimidazolium and methylpyrrolidinium cations), which are linked through a propyl alkyl chain and by two bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide anions. The [...] Read more.
The title compound 1-octyl-3-(3-(1-methylpyrrolidiniumyl)propyl)imidazolium bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide was prepared in three steps. This asymmetrical dicationic ionic liquid (ADIL) is composed of two different positively charged head groups (1-octylimidazolium and methylpyrrolidinium cations), which are linked through a propyl alkyl chain and by two bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide anions. The final ADIL was obtained by a simple metathesis reaction of the corresponding dibromide ionic liquid, in turn prepared by alkylation of 3-(3-bromopropyl)-1-propylimidazolium bromide. The ADIL structure and those of its precursors were confirmed through NMR and infrared spectroscopy, and the thermal properties of all compounds were evaluated by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Density, solubility, and viscosity were measured for the prepared compounds. Full article
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Short Note
3-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-phenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole
by Adel Zamri, Hilwan Y. Teruna, Sri Wulansari, Noval Herfindo, Neni Frimayanti and Ihsan Ikhtiarudin
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1088; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1088 - 12 Nov 2019
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A new analogue of fluorinated pyrazoline (compound 1) has been synthesized via one-pot three-component reaction in a sealed-vessel reactor, Monowave 50. The structure of compound 1 has been established by spectroscopy analysis, including UV, FT-IR, HRMS, 1H and 13C NMR [...] Read more.
A new analogue of fluorinated pyrazoline (compound 1) has been synthesized via one-pot three-component reaction in a sealed-vessel reactor, Monowave 50. The structure of compound 1 has been established by spectroscopy analysis, including UV, FT-IR, HRMS, 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy. Based on the in silico studies, this compound showed a good potential as an inhibitor for dengue virus type 2 (DEN2) NS2B/NS3 serine protease and can be used as a reference in the next design of an antidengue virus. Full article
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6-Bromo-N-(2-methyl-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-5-yl)quinolin-4-amine
by Christopher R. M. Asquith and Graham J. Tizzard
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1087; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1087 - 27 Oct 2019
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We describe a straightforward synthesis of the title compound, incorporating a relatively rare 2-methyl-2H-1,2,3-triazole heterocylic motif as a potential kinase inhibitor motif. The small molecule crystal structure has been resolved, revealing an interesting packing arrangement and overall conformation. We also performed [...] Read more.
We describe a straightforward synthesis of the title compound, incorporating a relatively rare 2-methyl-2H-1,2,3-triazole heterocylic motif as a potential kinase inhibitor motif. The small molecule crystal structure has been resolved, revealing an interesting packing arrangement and overall conformation. We also performed routine characterization with 1H/13C-NMR and liquid chromatography (LC) and high-resolution mass spectra (HRMS). Full article
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Communication
Synthesis of 2-Cyanopyrimidines
by Andreas S. Kalogirou and Panayiotis A. Koutentis
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1086; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1086 - 22 Oct 2019
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4,6-Dichloro-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine (7) was converted to 4-chloro-6-methoxy-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine (15) and 4,6-dimethoxy-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine (14). Chlorination of the latter with N-chlorosuccinimide (NCS) affords 5-chloro-4,6-dimethoxy-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine (16) in 56% yield. Both methylthiopyrimidines 15 and 14 were converted in two steps to [...] Read more.
4,6-Dichloro-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine (7) was converted to 4-chloro-6-methoxy-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine (15) and 4,6-dimethoxy-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine (14). Chlorination of the latter with N-chlorosuccinimide (NCS) affords 5-chloro-4,6-dimethoxy-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine (16) in 56% yield. Both methylthiopyrimidines 15 and 14 were converted in two steps to 4-chloro-6-methoxypyrimidine-2-carbonitrile (13) and 4,6-dimethoxypyrimidine-2-carbonitrile (12), respectively, after oxidation to sulfones and displacement of the sulfinate group with KCN. 4,6-Dimethoxypyrimidine-2-carbonitrile (12) was chlorinated with NCS to give 5-chloro-4,6-dimethoxypyrimidine-2-carbonitrile (10) in 53% yield. All new compounds were fully characterized. Full article
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Communication
Novel One-Pot Synthesis of Methyl 4-Hydroxy-2-thioxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate: Synthetic and Crystallographic Studies
by Sergiy M. Kovalenko, Oleksandr G. Drushlyak, Irina S. Konovalova, Illia O. Mariutsa, Dmitry V. Kravchenko, Alexandre V. Ivachtchenko and Oleg D. Mitkin
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1085; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1085 - 14 Oct 2019
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A new suitable method of synthesis of methyl 4-hydroxy-2-thioxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate by condensation of methyl 2-isothiocyanatobenzoate and methyl malonate is described. The structure of the compound both and by-product methyl 2-(methoxycarbonothioylamino)benzoate was confirmed by means of elemental analysis, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, LC/MS [...] Read more.
A new suitable method of synthesis of methyl 4-hydroxy-2-thioxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate by condensation of methyl 2-isothiocyanatobenzoate and methyl malonate is described. The structure of the compound both and by-product methyl 2-(methoxycarbonothioylamino)benzoate was confirmed by means of elemental analysis, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, LC/MS and single crystal X-ray diffraction. UV/Vis and IR spectra of compounds are described. The presence of a strong intramolecular hydrogen bond between the hydroxy group and the carbonyl oxygen atom of the ester group in methyl 4-hydroxy-2-thioxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate is shown. The crystal structure of product was stabilized through intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Full article
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Communication
Reactions of Polychlorinated Pyrimidines with DABCO
by Andreas S. Kalogirou and Panayiotis A. Koutentis
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1084; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1084 - 14 Oct 2019
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The reaction of 2,4,5,6-tetrachloropyrimidine (4) and 4,5,6-trichloropyrimidine-2-carbonitrile (1) with DABCO (1 equiv.), in MeCN, at ca. 20 °C gives 2,4,5-trichloro-6-[4-(2-chloroethyl)piperazin-1-yl]pyrimidine (5) and 4,5-dichloro-6-[4-(2-chloroethyl)piperazin-1-yl]pyrimidine-2-carbonitrile (6) in 42% and 52% yields, respectively. The new compounds were fully characterized. Full article
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3-{[(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)amino]methyl}-5-(furan-2-ylmethylidene)-1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione
by Nadine Uwabagira and Balladka Kunhana Sarojini
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1083; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1083 - 03 Oct 2019
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The compound 3-{[(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)amino]methyl}-5-(furan-2-ylmethylidene)-1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione has been designed, synthesized, and screened for its in vitro antibreast cancer activity, using human breast adenocarcinoma cell lines (MCF-7) and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity. By hemolysis assay, it showed that it has a nonhemolytic and nontoxic effect on human [...] Read more.
The compound 3-{[(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)amino]methyl}-5-(furan-2-ylmethylidene)-1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione has been designed, synthesized, and screened for its in vitro antibreast cancer activity, using human breast adenocarcinoma cell lines (MCF-7) and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity. By hemolysis assay, it showed that it has a nonhemolytic and nontoxic effect on human blood cell. The title compound 5, subjected to in vitro activities, showed that it is cytotoxic with an IC50 of 42.30 µM and a good anti-inflammatory agent. The docking results against cyclin dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) (PDB ID: 3QQK) gave insights on its inhibitory activity. Full article
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Short Note
2-{[Bis(propan-2-yl)carbamothioyl]sulfanyl}acetic acid
by See Mun Lee, Ainnul Hamidah Syahadah Azizan, Kong Mun Lo, Sang Loon Tan and Edward R. T. Tiekink
Molbank 2019, 2019(4), M1082; https://doi.org/10.3390/M1082 - 20 Sep 2019
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The title compound, (iPr)2NC(=S)SCH2C(=O)OH (1), was synthesized by conventional methods and its X-ray crystal structure was determined by X-ray crystallography. The compound was further characterized by analytical, IR, UV, 1D NMR (1H and 13C{ [...] Read more.
The title compound, (iPr)2NC(=S)SCH2C(=O)OH (1), was synthesized by conventional methods and its X-ray crystal structure was determined by X-ray crystallography. The compound was further characterized by analytical, IR, UV, 1D NMR (1H and 13C{1H}), and 2D NMR (DEPT-135) spectroscopy, and density functional theory (DFT) methods. X-ray crystallography on 1 confirms the formulation and reveals a nearly orthogonal relationship between the planar NCS2 and C2O2 residues. In the crystal, hydroxyl-O–H⋯O(carbonyl) hydrogen bonds lead dimers via an eight-membered {⋯OCOH}2 ring. Full article
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