February 2026

Chemical composition of turpentine from Ugandan Pinus caribaea resins

Resin tapping of Pinus caribaea Morelet trees is an activity that has been proven to yield multiple economic benefits to Ugandan pine growers. However, there is limited data on the chemical composition of resin tapped from P. caribaea. In this study, the chemical composition of turpentine from two geographically distinct regions (Eastern and Western Uganda) was analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The...

Author(s): Christine Betty Nagawa, Isaac Ssebuyira Kitiibwa, Derrick Mubiru, Agatha Syofuna, Christine Mugumya Kyarimpa, Timothy Omara, Edward Nector Mwavu and Simon Savio Kizito  

February 2026

Oxidative carbon-carbon bond formation using nitromethane as a solvent and a reagent via functionalization of heterocyclic amine

Substituted heterocyclic amines account for the main structural skeleton for organic synthesis and constitute adaptable pattern found in numerous medicinal and biological compounds of importance. The development of electrochemical anodic oxidation reactions in the synthesis of advanced α-substituted heterocycles is highly desirable. The main purpose of this research was to ascertain the functionality of oxidation...

Author(s): Collins O. Owino, Samuel S. Libendi and Paul M. Guyo