Fricis AVOTINSH
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Professor Fricis AVOTINSH Faculty
of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry
Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24
Riga, LV-1048
Latvia
Phone: +371 7 089221
Fax: +371 7 615765 |
Born: June 8, 1927, Pure, Latvia
Interests:
- Wood Chemical Technology
- Terpenes
- Chemistry of Small-cycle Carboxylic Acids and their
Derivatives
Languages: Latvian, Russian, German
Education:
- University of Latvia (Faculty of Chemistry) cum laude,
1954
- Dr.chem. (Candidate of Science in former USSR, Ph.D. in
Western countries), Riga Technical University, 1968
- Dr.habil.chem. (Doctor of Science in former USSR), Latvian
Institute of Organic Synthesis, 1991
Experience:
- Lecturer, Department of Chemical Technology, University of
Latvia, 1954-1958
- Lecturer and Associate Professor, Department of Organic
Synthesis and Biotechnology, Riga Technical University, 1959-1990
- Professor, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Riga Technical
University, 1991-2000
- Researcher, Latvian
State Institute of Wood Chemistry, 1997-2000
- Professor Emeritus, Riga Technical University, 2000-
Honours and Awards:
- Gustavs Vanags Medal ( Faculty of Chemical Technology, Riga
Technical University), 1990
- The Latvian Academy of Sciences Gustavs Vanags Prize (in
Chemistry), 1996
- State Emeritus Scientist, 2004
Professional Activities and Memberships:
- Member of Academic Board, Faculty of Materials Science and
Applied Chemistry,
Riga Technical University, 1992-
- Member, Latvian Council of
Science Expert Committee (Scientific Principles of Technology: materials, chemistry,
pharmacy), 1993-
- Member, Association of Latvian Scientists, 1991-
- Member, Latvian Chemical Society, 1990-
- Member, Latvian Professors' Association, 1995 -
Lectures:
Utilisation of Terpene in Industrial Organic Synthesis.
Division of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Latvian Academy of Sciences, Riga, January
17, 1997
Courses:
- Chemical Technology of Wood Materials, University of
Latvia, 1954-1956
- Heat Engineering, University of Latvia, 1956-1958; Riga
Technical University, 1959-1965
- Chemistry and Biology of Water, Riga Technical
University, 1960-1961
- Chemistry and Technology of Pure Organic Substances, Riga
Technical University, 1968
- Equipment of Industrial Organic Synthesis, its Design
and Construction, Riga Technical University, 1969-2000
- Basic Principles of Scientific Research, Riga
Technical University, 1989-1992
- Gum Resins of Conifers. Terpentine and Terpene in
Industrial Organic Synthesis, Riga Technical University, 1999-
Recent/Representative Publications:
- O.Daugulis, F.Avotinsh.
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-bis-[N-acetyl-N-alkyl(aryl)thioyreylene]cyclobutanes.- Latv. J.Chem.,
1997, N 1, pp. 102-106 (in Russian).
- F.Avotinsh, A.Kirilova. 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-bis-[N1-methylene-N3-alkyl(aryl)-yreylenenyl]cyclobutane.
- Latv. J.Chem., 1997, N1, pp. 107-113 (in Russian).
- F.Avotinsh, A. Ljublinska. 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(N3-arylureylenil)-1-(N1-methylene-N3-arylureylenyl)cyclobutane.
- Latv. J.Chem., 1998, N 2, pp. 66-69 (in Russian).
- P. Pastors, F.Avotinsh, M.Petrova, A.Strakovs. Reactions of
the 3-amino-2-trifluoromethyl-4-oxo-3,4-dihydroquinazoline with aldehydes. - Latv.
J.Chem., 1998, N 2, pp. 91-92 (in Russian).
- F.Avotinsh, M.Petrova, P.Pastors, A.Strakov.
2-(2,2-Dimethyl-3-ethylcyclobutylmethyl)-4(3H)-quinazolinone. - Khim.Geterotsikl.Soedin.,
1999, N 6, pp. 811-817 (in Russian).
- A.Strakovs, N.Tonkikh, E.Palitis, M.Petrova, F.Avotinsh.
Synthesis and reactions of 3-(6-amino-2-pyridyl)-2-methyl-4(3H)-quinazolinone. - Chem.
Heterocycl. Comp., 1999, vol.35, N 6, pp. 752-754.
- N.Tonkikh, M.Petrova, A.Mishnev, K.Rizanova, F.Avotinsh,
A.Strakov. 4(3H)-Quinazolinones containing heterocyclic group in position 3. -
Chem. Heterocycl. Comp., 2000, N 7, pp. 936-943.
- F.Avotinsh, M.Petrova, N.Tonkikh, A.Strakovs.
2-(3-Acetylamino-2,2-dimethylcyclobutyl)methyl-4(3H)-quinazolinones. -Chem.
Heterocycl. Comp., 2000, N 11, pp. 1539-1541.
- F.Avotinsh, M.Petrova, E.Bizdena. Amides of
cis-3-acetylamino-2,2-dimethylcyclobutane acetic acids. - Latv. J.Chem.,
2001, N 3, pp. 231-246 (in Russian).
- F.Avotinsh, M.Petrova.
1-[N'-Alkyl(aryl)ureido]-2,2-dimethyl-3-acetylcyclobutanes. - Scientific Papers of
RigaTechnical University. Material Science and Applied Chemistry, 2001, vol. 1, N 2,
pp. 127-132.
- F.Avotinsh, M.Petrova, A.Strakovs. Di-6R,7R1-4(3H)-oxoquinazolin-2-yl-substituted cyclobutenes on the basis of pinic
and symhomopinic acid. -
Chem. Heterocycl. Comp., 2002, N 7,
pp. 926 - 944.
- A.Strakovs, F.Avotinsh, S.Belyakov, M.Petrova, I.Strakova.
Reactions of 3-amino-4(3H)-quinazoline with aldehydes. - Latv.J.Chem., 2003, N 3,
pp. 275-282.
- F.Avotinsh, M.Petrova, A.Strakovs.
2-Amino-2-substituted 4(3H)-quinazolinone derivatives on the basis of
cyclobutanecartboxylic acids. - Latv.J.Chem., 2004, N 3, pp. 290-296.
Research Projects:
- F.Avotinsh (Head of Project). Development of the Synthesis
of 3-Substituted 2,2-Dimethylcyclobutane Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives.
Latvian Council of Science (1993-1996).
- F.Avotinsh (Performer of Project). Theoretical Basis for
Technology of Hinazoline Synthesis Intermediates. Latvian Council of Science (1997-2000).
- F.Avotinsh (Head of Project). Development of the Synthesis
and Fragmentation of &-Substituted Oximes of &-Pinene. Latvian Council of
Science (1997-2000).
- F.Avotinsh (Head of Project). Development of Theoretical
Bases of Production Technology of 4(3H)-Quinazolinones. Latvian Council of Science (2001
-2003 ).
- F.Avotinsh (Head of Project). Development and Optimization
of Small Scale Methods for Synthesis of 3- and 2,3-Substituted 4(3H)-Quinazolinones.
Latvian Council of Science (2005- ).
Last update 02.09.2005