Prof. Alexander Pozharskii

Prof. Alexander Pozharskii

1938-2025
Southern Federal University
Prof. Pozharskii was not only my PhD supervisor, but he was a beacon in the scientific world for me. He taught me how to properly plan an experiment, how to write research papers, how to supervise students, how to make grant applications, and how to give lectures. I am who I am today thanks to Prof. Pozharskii and his contribution to me.
Ring lithiation of 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene: another side of the „proton sponge coin” featured image

Ring lithiation of 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene: another side of the „proton sponge coin”

It has been found that 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene (DMAN), unlike N,N-dimethylaniline, undergoes ring metallation in the n-BuLi–TMEDA–Et2O system with a low selectivity and …

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Base-promoted transformation of 2-C(O)R-1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalenes into benzo[g]indole derivatives featured image

Base-promoted transformation of 2-C(O)R-1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalenes into benzo[g]indole derivatives

1,8-Bis(dimethylamino)naphthalenes bearing 2-positioned trifluoroacetyl or ethoxycarbonyl group on treatment with 2-lithio-1,8-bis-dimethylamino)naphthalene undergo base-promoted …

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Ortho-ketimines of 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene: Synthesis, hydrolytic stability and transfer of basicity from proton sponge moiety to the imino function featured image

Ortho-ketimines of 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene: Synthesis, hydrolytic stability and transfer of basicity from proton sponge moiety to the imino function

A series of 2-ketimines and 2,7-diketimines of 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene (proton sponge, DMAN) have been obtained and converted into the corresponding ketones via acidic …

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Out-Basicity of 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene: The experimental and theoretical challenge featured image

Out-Basicity of 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene: The experimental and theoretical challenge

A possibility of non-conventional two-step protonation of 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene (proton sponge) is discussed. Unlike the generally accepted mechanism, involving …

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H-Bond-Assisted Intramolecular Nucleophilic Displacement of the 1-NMe2 Group in 1,8-Bis(dimethylamino)naphthalenes as a Route to Multinuclear Heterocyclic Compounds and Strained Naphthalene Derivatives featured image

H-Bond-Assisted Intramolecular Nucleophilic Displacement of the 1-NMe2 Group in 1,8-Bis(dimethylamino)naphthalenes as a Route to Multinuclear Heterocyclic Compounds and Strained Naphthalene Derivatives

It has been shown that azomethines, hydrazones, and oximes derived from 2(7)-carbonyl derivatives of 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene can undergo acid-catalyzed heterocyclization …

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