1. Front Cover

2. Contents

3. ESTA-2018-8: DNA cleavage studies of Zn(II) complex with 1-acetyl-4-phenyl-3-thiosemicarbazide

P. Nirmala Jyothi and B. Sireesha*

Department of Chemistry, Nizam College, O.U., Basheerbagh, Hyderabad, INDIA

4. ESTA-2018-9: Zeolite-Encapsulated Zinc (II)-Amino Acid Complex: Synthesis and Spectroscopy

S. Siddappa, M. Radhika* and P. Muralidhar Reddy

Department of Chemistry, Nizam College, Osmania University, Hyderabad, INDIA

5. ESTA-2018-10: Pt-Ni/Al2O3 Bimetallic Catalysts for Vapor Phase Dehydrogenation of Decalin

Padma Bukya, Saidulu Ganji, David Raju Burri and Seetha Rama Rao Kamaraju*

Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500007, INDIA

6. ESTA-2018-11: Determination of Proline Accumulation, an Abiotic Stress Marker in Pearl Millet Inbred Lines under Salt Stress using Spectrophotometry

Rupasree Mukhopadhyay1* and P. B. Kavi Kishor

Department of Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, INDIA

7. ESTA-2018-12: Synthesis, Spectroscopic Studies and Applications of CuNPs/SBA-15 Catalysts

Saidulu Ganji*, Padma Bukya, Zhong-Wen Liu, Seetha Rama Rao Kamaraju and David Raju Burri

Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500007, INDIA

8. ESTA-2018-13: Computational Studies on Human CDK9 Inhibitors

P. Revathi, S. Guru raj, S. Sree Kanth and P. Sarita Rajender*

Department of Chemistry, Nizam College [OU], Hyderabad-500 001, INDIA

9. ESTA-2018-14: Pd (II) Complexes of New Tetra Dentate Schiff Base Ligands: Synthesis, Spectral Characterization and Catalytic Activity

G. Veeranna, SrinivasK, G. Veeranna, Ch. Venkata Ramana Reddy and V. Ravinder *

Department of Chemistry, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana State-506009, INDIA

10. ESTA-2018-15: An Efficient Synthesis of 2-(6-chloro-2-oxo-2H-chromen-3-yl)- 1H-benzo[d]imidazole-6-Carboxylic Acid

V. Balaraju, S. Kalyani and E. Laxminarayana*

Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (Autonomous), Ghatkesar, Hyderabad-501301,Telangana, INDIA

11. ESTA-2018-16: Spectrophotometer-Based Analysis of Hexavalent Chromium in Various Water Bodies of Hyderabad City Reveals Large Anthropogenic Input

Mala Das Sharma*and A. Hemalatha

Department of Chemistry, St. Pious X Degree and PG College for Women, Snehapuri Colony, Nacharam, Hyderabad-500076, INDIA

12. Review Paper: Recent Developments in Biginelli Reaction

Pravinsing S. Girase and Bhata R. Chaudhari*

S.S.V.P.S’s Arts, Commerce and Science College, Shindkheda Dist, Dhule, INDIA

13. Research Paper: Photocatalytic Applications of Semiconducting Metal oxide Materials: A Review

D. Nathiya, N. M. I. Alhaji*, M. Kavin Micheal, Mayuri Meshram and A. Ayeshamariam

Department of Chemistry, Khadir Mohideen College, Adirampattinam-614701, INDIA

14. Research Paper: Syntheses, Structures and Characterizations of some Manganese(III) Carboxylates in Combination with some Tetradentate N2O2 Donor Schiff Bases: A Review

Somnath Choubey*

Department of Chemistry, Government General Degree College, Manbazar-II, Susunia, Purulia, PIN-723131, West Bengal, INDIA

15. Research Paper: Synthesis of Ceria Nanowires

Sovan Chakraborti, Sunanda Dey and Soumitra Kar*

Department of Applied Science, Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia-721657, INDIA

16. Research Paper: Synthesis of some Novel N-Substituted Aromatic Amines

Pritesh R. Jain and A. A. Patil*

P. G. Research Centre, JET’s Z.B. Patil College, Dhule, K.B.C. North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, INDIA

17. Research Paper: Synthesis of Some Novel Pyrazole Derivatives and their Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity

Mohd Afroz*, Rangapuram Vasanthi and G. Shiva Kumar

GITAM School of Pharmacy, GITAM (Deemed to be university), Rudraram, Sangareddy, Hyderabad, INDIA

18. Research Paper: Synthesis, Crystal Growth and Characterization of (E)-3-(4(dimethylamino)phenyl)-1-phenylprop-2-en-1-one: An Organic Crystal

A. Nepolraj*, S. Ilayaraja and S. Sumathi

Department of Chemistry, Annai College of Arts and Science, Kovilacheri, Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu-612503, INDIA

19. Research Paper: Synthesis and Characterization of Xanthan Gum based Nanoparticles for Colon Targeted Drug Delivery of Mesalamine

Tulika Malviya*, Shehala, Lalit Mohan Dwivedi, Sneha Joshi, Surabhi Gupta, and Vandana Singh

Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad-211002, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA

20. Research Paper: Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Cobalt (II), Nickel (II), Copper (II) Zinc (II) and Cadmium (II) Complexes with a new Hexadentate N4O2 Ligand

Sunkari Jyothi*, E. Ram Reddy, B. Radhika and B. Jeevan Lal

Department of Chemistry, Kakatiya University, Warangal–506 009, INDIA

21. Research Paper: Extracellular Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles by Claviceps paspali: Promising Antimicrobial, Anti-Inflammatory, Antiproliferative and Anti-Angiogenic Agents

H. P. Spoorthy, N. Chandra Mohana, B. R. Nuthan1 and S. Satish*

DOS in Microbiology, University of Mysore, Mysuru-06, Karnataka, INDIA

22. Research Paper: Synthesis, Characterization and anticancer study of 1-(1-(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)-5-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)ethanone

C. H. Aminath Rajeena* and Suresh P. Nayak

Department of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Chemistry, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri-574 199, Karnataka, INDIA

23. Research Paper: Synthesis and Application of Monoazo Reactive Dyes on Silk, Wool and Cotton Fibers

Alkesh B. Patel, Parikshit I. Vashi, Vijay D. Patel, Dharmishtha H. Patel, Keshav C. Patel and Paresh S. Patel*

Department of Chemistry, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat-395007, INDIA

24. Research Paper: Synthesis and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Pyrrole Based New Heterocycles

Mohamad Yusuf* and Saloni Thakur

Department of Chemistry, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002, Punjab, INDIA

25. Research Paper: Synthesis, Characterization, Electrochemical and Antioxidant Studies of Novel Quinoline Schiff Base Derivatives

K. S Ashoka*, G. P. Mamatha and H. M. Santhosh

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Post Graduae Centre, Kadur-577 548, Karnataka, INDIA

26. Research Paper: Synthesis and Characterization of PVA/PEO/In2S3 Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Study of their Optical, Electrical and Thermal Properties

Hosaholalu Balakrishna Uma, Sannaiah Ananda* and Siddaramaiah Basavarajaiah

Department of studies in Chemistry, Manasagangotri, University of Mysore, Mysore, INDIA

27. Research Paper: Synthesis, Spectroscopic, Thermal and in-vitro Biological studies of some pyrazolone based Fe(III) heterochelates

Chintan P. Somaiya*, Dinesh S. Patel and Darshan H. Jani

Shree P.M Patel Institute of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Science, Anand-388001, Gujarat, INDIA

28. Research Paper: Synthesis, Characterization and in vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Newly Synthesized 4-(2’-cyanobiphenylic-2-yl)-3, 4-dihydropyrimidines

Atul H Makwana* and Alimamad H Malani

St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous) (Affiliated to Gujarat University), Navarangpura, Ahmedabad-380009, INDIA

29. Research Paper: Molecular Docking Study of an Isoxazole Derivative: 5-(3-Methylthiophen-2yl)- 3-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl) Isoxazole

N. R. Sreenatha, B. N. Lakshminarayana* and D. P. Ganesha

Department of Engineering Physics, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology, Chikkamagaluru-577 102, Karnataka, INDIA

30. Research Paper: Evaluation of Fungal Endophytes for Cellulolytic Enzyme Production Isolated from Medicinal Plants of Tumakuru, Karnataka

S. S. Dakshayani, M. B. Marulasiddeshwara, Bhanumathi N and Rashmi Hosamani3*

Department of Biotechnology, University College of Science, Tumkur University, Tumkur-572103, Karnataka, INDIA

31. Research Paper: Trace Level Determination of Potential Genotoxic Impurity O-Toluidine (2-Methyl Aniline) in Drug Substance

Narasimha Rao Avupati*, Nageswara Rao Gollapalli and Moses Babu

Department of Chemistry, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 530003, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

32. Research Paper: Phytochemical Analysis and their Antibacterial Efficacy of some Medicinal Plants of the Local Areas of Tumakuru

S. S. Dakshayani, M. B. Marulasiddeshwara, N. Bhanumathi and Rashmi Hosamani*

Department of Microbiology, University College of Science, Tumkur University, Tumakuru-572103, Karnataka, INDIA

33. Research Paper: Study on Adduct Formation Constants of Nickel (II) di(o-chlorophenyl) carbazonate with some Selected N-Bases Spectrophotometrically

Shivaraj Halemani*, G. Mahantesh and T. Suresh

Department of Chemistry, Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ballari-583105, INDIA

34. Research Paper: N-Methyl-2,6-diphenylpiperidin-4-one oxime Oxidized by Quinaldinium Fluorochromate in Aqueous Acetic Acid Medium

A. Elavarasan, J. Dharmaraja*, V. Raj, K. Sivaranjani, V. Manjula and V. Kumaresan

Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Periyar Palkalai Nagar, Salem-636 011, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

35. Research Paper: A Facile One-Pot Multi-Component Synthesis of (E)-3-(2-((5-(benzylideneamino)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-yl)thio)acetyl) -2H-chromen-2-oneand its Derivatives

M. Shivanand, P. Vijaya Kumar and V. Ravikumar*

Department of Chemistry, Kamala Institute of Technology and Science, Huzurabad, Karimnagar–505468, Telangana, INDIA

36. Research Paper: Anti-Proliferative Activity of Heterocyclic Compounds Based on Indole: QSAR study

Abdelali Idrissi Taourati, Hanane Zaki, Mounir Ghamali, Samir Chtita, Assia Belhassan, Farahat Guenoun, Mohamed Belyass, Tahar Lakhlifi and Mohammed Bouachrine*

Chemistry Biology laboratory Applied to the Environment (C.B.A.E), F.S, University Moulay Ismail, Meknes, MOROCCO

37. Research Paper: Structural Characterization Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Novel 4-(2,3-dimethoxyphenyl)-2,6-bis(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)pyridine and its Cu(II) and Ni(II) Complexes

Madavi Sunitha, Golla Ramesh, Jayanna Kengaiah, M. Shet Prakash, G. Venkateshappa and M. K. Shivananda*

Department of Studies and Research in Chemistry, Tumkur University, Tumakuru- 572103, Karnataka, INDIA

38. Research Paper: A Rapid and Efficient Protocol for Chiral Sulfoxide Amides: Versatile Asymmetric Synthon

Reshma, Jitender Bhalla*, Aman Bhalla, Shamsher S. Bari and Renu Thapar

Department of Chemistry, Dev Samaj College for Women, Chandigarh-160 047, INDIA

39. Research Paper: Extraction of Yttrium (III) from Sodium Acetate and Sodium Succinate Mediums using Cyanex-923

A. H. I. Shaikh and S. D. Pawar*

Department of Chemistry, University of Mumbai, Lokmanya Tilak Bhavan, Vidyanagri, Santacruz (E), Mumbai-400 098, INDIA

40. Research Paper: Cu(II) Heterochelates: Synthesis, Spectroscopic, Thermal and in-vitro Biological Studies

M. N. Raja*, D. H. Jani and S. Koradiya

R. K. University, Rajkot-360020, Gujarat, INDIA

41. Research Paper: 4H-Pyrimido[2,1-b]benzothiazole-3-Carboxamide Derivatives; Design, Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Docking Studies

P. Ramesh, S. Purushotham Reddy, V. Srinivasa Rao2and P. Muralidhar Reddy*

Department of Chemistry, Nizam College, Osmania University, Hyderabad 500 001, INDIA

42. Research Paper: Heterogeneous PS-Fe-NHC Catalysed N-alkylation of Amide and Amine with Alcohol as Alkylating Agent through Dehydrative C-N bond Formation Reaction

Bhikan J. Khairnar, Pravinsing S. Girase and Bhata R. Chaudhari*

Department of Chemistry, JET’s Z. B. Patil College, Dhule (MS), INDIA

43. Research Paper: In vitro Antibacterial Activity of the Essential oil from Artemisia wallichiana Besser

Manisha Bisht*, Girish Chandra Shah and Devendra Singh Dhami

Department of Chemistry, Kumaun University, Campus Almora-263601, Uttarakhand, INDIA

44. Research Paper: Novel Biphenylic 3, 4-dihydropyrimidine Derivatives as Anti-Microbial Agents: Synthesis, Characterization and in vitro Antimicrobial Activity

Atul H Makwana* and Alimamad H Malani

St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous) (Affiliated to Gujarat University), Navarangpura, Ahmedabad-380009, INDIA

45. Research Paper: The New Synthetic Utility of PCM Drug for Metal Complexation

Pravinsing S. Girase and Deepak V. Nagarale*

P.G. Research Centre, Z. B. Patil College, Dhule K.B.C. North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharastra, INDIA

46. Research Paper: Acoustical Studies of Aqueous Solution of D(+)-Galactose at Different Temperature

K. C. Patil* and Sneha Bakshi

Post Graduate Department of Physics, Janata mahavidyalaya, Chandrapur-442401(M.S), INDIA

47. Research Paper: The Effects of Salt Spray on Mechanical Properties of Wood-Plastic Composite, Polypropylene and Neem Wood Flour

Manoj Kumar, Mukta Rathore, Vikas Gupta* and Animesh Agarwal

Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, IFTM University, Moradabad, UP, INDIA

48. Research Paper: Application of Sucrose Density Gradient Centrifugation for Segregation of Bio-fabricated Gold Nanoparticles using M. longifolia Bark Extract

AnamAfaq, Saakshi Gaur, Mukti Sharma, Saurabh Yadav, Shalini Srivastava and M. M. Srivastava*

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra-282005, INDIA

49. Research Paper: Kinetics and Mechanism of Pd(II)-Catalyzed Oxidation of L-Proline by N-bromoacetamide in Perchloric Acid Medium

Shail Kumari, Jaya Srivastava, Santosh Kumar, Brijesh Kumar Prajapati, Ashok Kumar Singh and Shahla Rahmani*

Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad-211002, INDIA

50. Research Paper: Use of Solid Supported Photo-Fenton and Photo-Fenton like Reagents in Degradation of Bismarck Brown-R

Khushboo Salvi*, Kanchan Kumari Jat and Suresh C. Ameta

Department of Chemistry, M.L.Sukhadia University, Udaipur-313002 (Raj.), INDIA

51. Research Paper: A Thermodynamic and Comparative Study of Pharmaceutical Drug by Ir(III) and Pd(II) Catalysed Oxidation in Acidic Medium (HClO4): Kinetic Model

Reena Patel, Shailesh Kumar, Arvind Kumar Pandey and Sheila Srivastava*

Department of Chemistry Feroze Gandhi College, Raebareli, UP, INDIA

52. Research Paper: Kinetics and Mechanism of Ru(III)-Catalyzed Oxidation of Tetracycline Hydrate by Cu(Bip)22+in Alkaline Medium: A Spectrophotometric Studies

Rupam Yadav, Jaya Srivastava, Brijesh Kumar Prajapati, Ranju Pradhan, Ashok Kumar Singh and Shahla Rahmani*

Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad 211002, INDIA

53. Research Paper: Acoustic and Volumetric Studies of the Binary Mixtures of Furfuryl Alcohol with Ethylene-, Diethylene- and Triethylene-Glycols at 303.15K

M. Silpa, K. A. Sasikala, G. Srinivasa Rao*, P.V.S. Sairam and M. V. Basaveswara Rao

Department of Physics, Andhra Loyola College, Krishna University, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

54. Research Paper: Ultrasonic study of Velocity in the Binary Mixtures of p-Xylene with Benzyl benzoate as Common Component

J. Nageswara Rao, P.V.Sairam, M. V. Basaveswara Rao and G. Srinivasa Rao*

Department of Physics, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada-520008, INDIA

55. Research Paper: Excess Thermodynamic and other Allied Parameters in the Binary Mixtures of p-Xylene with Benzyl benzoate as Common Component

J. Nageswara Rao, P. V. Sairam, M. V. Basaveswara Rao and G. Srinivasa Rao*

Department of Physics, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada-520008, INDIA

56. Research Paper: Density, Viscosity and Ultrasonic Velocity Studies of Aqueous Sodium-Propionate at Different Temperatures

K. C. Patil* and Priyanka Manusmare

Post Graduate department of Physics, Janata Mahavidyalaya, Chandrapur-442401(M.S), INDIA

57. Research Paper: Graphene Oxide-Manganese Oxide Composite (GO-MnO2) As a Photocatalyst: A Comparative Study

Meghavi Gupta*, Neha Kapoor, Avinash Kumar Rai, Rakshit Ameta and Suresh C. Ameta

Department of Chemistry, PAHER University, Udaipur -313003, Rajasthan, INDIA

58. Research Paper: Zeta Potential Effect on CuO Nanoparticles Synthesized from Sterculia foetida Leaf Extract with Application

K. Subashini, S. Prakash and V. Sujatha*

Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem-636 011, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

59. Research Paper: Study and Characterization of Li and Co, Co-Doped ZnO Micro Structures

M. Silpa, M. Ramanjaneyulu, G. Srinivasa Rao*, P.V.S. Sairam, R. Parthasarathy, K. Ravi Kumar and M. V. Basaveswara Rao

Department of Physics, Andhra Loyola College, Krishna University, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

60. Research Paper: Correlation between Experimental and Theoretical Ultrasonic Velocities in Binary Mixtures of Furfuryl Alcohol with Glycols at 303.15 K

M. Silpa, K.A. Sasikala, G. Srinivasa Rao*, P.V.S. Sairam and M.V. Basaveswara Rao

Department of Physics, Andhra Loyola College, Krishna University, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

61. Research Paper: A Study of Thermoluminescent Mechanism Involved in Natural Barite

I. Kalaiarasi* and V. Ramasamy

Department of Physics, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar-608 002, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

62. Research Paper: Studies on Prepared Vermicompost from Rosa Berberia (Rose Flower) Mixed with Cow Dung

Rippu Daman* and K. K. Singh

Post Graduate Department of Environmental Science, A. N. College, Patna, Bihar, INDIA

63. Research Paper: Validated RP-HPLC Method for the Simultaneous Determination of Tazobactam and Cefepime in Injectable Generic Combination Formulation

P. Sivannarayana*, D. Ravi Kumar and K. Rambabu

Department of Chemistry, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, A.P, INDIA

64. Research Paper: Oxidation of D(+) Fructose by Sodium Metaperiodate in Alkaline Medium using [RhCl3(H2O)2OH]- Complex as a Homogeneous Catalyst

Rupam Yadav, Jaya Srivastava, Shail Kumari, Ashok Kumar Singh and Shahla Rahmani*

Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad-211002, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA

65. Research Paper: Antimicrobial applications of Cadmium (II) complexes derived from substituted 1, 8- Naphthyridines: Synthesis, Characterization and effect on Bacterial strains

Sunkari Jyothi* and B. Radhika

Department of Chemistry, Kakatiya University, Warangal-506 009, INDIA

66. Research Paper: Preparation and Characterization of Activated Carbon from Brassica Juncea and its Application for the Removal of Pb(II) from Ground Water at Pydibhimavaram Industrial Area, Srikakulam District, A.P.

J.V.S.K.V. Kalyani* and Ch. Sudhakar

Department of Chemistry, Vignan Institute of Information Technology, Visakhapatnam, INDIA

67. Research Paper: Biochemical Studies on Some New Chelates of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II)

Pravin Prajapati*, Manish Brahmbhatt, Jabali Vora and Kuntal Prajapati

Sheth M. N. Science College, Hem. North Gujarat University, Patan, INDIA

68. Research Paper: Densities and Viscosities of Binary (Butyl acetate + n-Alkanes) Mixtures at T= (303.15, 308.15 and 313.15)K

Pralhad S Wagh and Manapragada V. Rathnam*

Physical Chemistry Research Laboratory, B.N.Bandodkar College of Science, Thane-400601, INDIA

69. Research Paper: Hydrothermal Synthesis of Magnetite Nanoparticles with Controlled Magnetic Properties for Bio-Applications

K. Pratap, Manam Sreenivasa Rao, M. V. Basaveswara Rao*

Department of Chemistry, Krishna University, Machilipatnam, A.P., INDIA

70. Research Paper: Optoelectronic Properties of ZnS and CdS Nano-Composites and their Applications

K. P. Tiwari*

Department of Physics, Agra College, Agra-282002, INDIA

71. Advancement Application Announcement (AAA)

CNN: 4-way data

72. AAA: Knowledge Inn

73. AAA: Seminars and Symposiums

74. AAA: Manuscripts under Editorial Process

75. Author Index

76. Back Cover