Vaporization and thermal decomposition of B,B′,B″-tribromoborazine

Vapor pressure as a function of temperature above solid and liquid (BrBNH)₃ and the thermodynamic parameters of (BrBNH)₃ sublimation and vaporization have been determined using static tensimetry with membrane null-manometer. The thermal decomposition of tribromoborazine has been studied in the saturated and unsaturated vapor regions. Irreversible decomposition occurred at noticeable rates at temperatures higher than 343 K and was accompanied by HBr evolution. In the unsaturated vapor region, thermal decomposition has far lower rates than in the saturated vapor region because of diffusion limitations. The activation energy of condensed-phase thermal decomposition of B,B′,B″-tribromoborazine is 65 ± 3 kJ/mol, and this value proves that tribromoborazine decomposition at low temperatures is not accompanied by opening of the boron-nitrogen cycle.     

Isomerization of B6, B6 − and B6 + clusters

The interconversions between isomers with the same spin multiplicity of neutral B₆ and charged B₆ ^? and B₆ ⁺ clusters have been investigated at the B3LYP/6-311+G* level of theory, including determination of the minimum energy pathways with transition states connecting the corresponding reactants and products. In dynamic calculations, 26 isomers were optimized, including 11 novel isomers. In order to further refine the energies, single-point B3LYP/6-311+G(3df) calculations were carried out on the corresponding B3LYP/6-311+G* geometries of all isomers of B₆, B₆ ^? and B₆ ⁺ and the corresponding isomerization transition states. The stability of each isomer of B₆ (singlet and triplet states), B₆ ^? (doublet state) and B₆ ⁺ (doublet state) was analyzed from both thermodynamic and dynamic viewpoints.     

Structures of Isodoternifolin A and B

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Structures and bonding of B4O5 and B4O5− clusters: Emergence of boroxol ring and competition between rhombic B2O2 and hexagonal B3O3 cores

Boron oxide clusters are electron-deficient species with novel structures and bonding, in which the emergence of rhombic and boroxol rings is of interest. We report on computational prediction of the global-minimum structures for two boron oxide clusters: B₄O₅ and B₄O₅⁻. These structures differ distinctly, as established through global machine searches and electronic structure calculations at B3LYP and single-point CCSD(T) levels. While B₄O₅ neutral cluster has a rhombic B₂O₂ core, the B₄O₅⁻ anion features a boroxol B₃O₃ ring. One electron completely changes the potential landscapes. Bonding analyses show that the 4π electron-counting is crucial for a rhombic B O cluster, in contrast to π sextet for a boroxol ring, which underlies the competition between rhombic and boroxol rings in B₄O₅/B₄O₅⁻ clusters. A possible pathway for rhombic-to-hexagonal transformation is proposed based on intrinsic reaction coordinate calculations. Anion B₄O₅⁻ cluster, a new member of the inorganic benzene family, is among the smallest B O species with a free-standing boroxol ring, governed collectively by composition and electron-counting.     

Neutral and Anionic Diboron Compounds Bearing Electron-Precise B−B Bond

Electron-precise B−B bonded compounds are valuable reagents in organic syntheses, which can be used as key starting material for the synthesis of functionalized organoboranes. Bis(pinacolato)diborane(4) B₂pin₂ and its derivatives are among the most studied diboron species. However, their B−B bonds usually need to be activated by transition metal catalysts or bases for further transformations. Recently, many well-designed/reactive electron-precise B−B bonded compounds have been developed, which could facilitate direct reactions with small molecules, unsaturated substrates, and electrophiles. This review highlights the synthesis, structure, and reactivity of neutral and anionic B−B bonded compounds.     

Asymmetric Synthesis of Perseal B and Viriolin

Perseal B (1) from the leaves of Persea obovatifolia, and viriolin (2) from the leaves of Virola surinamensis belong to 8-O-4' lignan. They show activity against leishmaniasis, a tropical disease transmitted by mosquitoes.     

Lethaclado acid A and B from Lethariella cladonioides

Two new compounds,lethaclado acid A(1) and B(2),were isolated from the acetone extract of Lethariella cladonioides.Their structures were elucidated on the basis of 1D and 2D NMR as well as ESI-MS spectral data.     

Concise and protective group-free syntheses of (±)-hamigeran B and (±)-4-bromohamigeran B

Concise and protective group free syntheses of (±)-hamigeran B and (±)-4-bromohamigeran B are reported. The key reactions include an enone migration and a Diels-Alder cyclization to provide the requisite tricyclic skeleton.     

B−B Cleavage and Ring-Expansion of a 1,4,2,3-Diazadiborinine with N-Heterocyclic Carbenes

A 1,4,2,3-diazadiborinine derivative was found to form Lewis adducts with strong two-electron donors such as N-heterocyclic and cyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbenes. Depending on the donor, some of these Lewis pairs are thermally unstable, converting to sole B,N-embedded products upon gentle heating. The products of these reactions, which have been fully characterized by NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction, were identified as B,N-heterocycles with fused 1,5,2,4-diazadiborepine and 1,4,2-diazaborinine rings. Computational modelling of the reaction mechanism provides insight into the formation of these unique structures, suggesting that a series of B−H, C−N, and B−B bond activation steps are responsible for these “intercalation” reactions between the 1,4,2,3-diazadiborinine and NHCs.     

Syntheses and Bioactivity of 4＂-Sulfonate-5-triphenyl silyl Avermectin B1a and Ivermectin B1a Derivatives

Fourteen new derivatives of avermectin B1a, and ivermectin B1a were synthesized from C5-O-triphenyl silylavermectin B1a and ivermectin B1a (yield from 40% to 83%). Their chemical structures were characterized by means of IR. ^1H NMR, ^13C NMR and FAB-MS spectrometries. Some of them show excellent insecticidal activity.     

M2B5 or M2B4? A Reinvestigation of the Mo/B and W/B System

The literature states different compositions (M/B = 1:2 vs. 2:5) and structures for diborides of molybdenum and tungsten. Using X‐ray and neutron powder diffraction as well as energy and wavelength dispersive electron microprobe analysis, the Mo/B and W/B systems were now reinvestigated. Molybdenum diboride crystallizes as a stoichiometric compound Mo₂B₄ (formerly described as Mo₂B₅) in space group (No. 166, a, b = 3.01375(2) Å, c = 20.9541(3) Å), and as a non‐stoichiometric compound MoB_2?x (formerly described as MoB₂) in P6/mmm (No. 191, a, b = 3.043(2) Å, c = 3.067(2) Å), whereas stoichiometric tungsten diboride W₂B₄ (formerly described as W₂B₅) is found to crystallize in space group P6₃/mmc (No. 194, a, b = 2.9864(4) Å, c = 13.896(2) Å). These results seem to be supported by DFT calculations which show the instability of a hypothetic W₂B₅.     

Total synthesis of Yingzhaosu B and its three diastereoisomers

Yingzhaosu B (1), coexisting with Yingzhaosu A (2) which is an antimalarialprinciple in the traditional Chinese herbal medicine Yingzhao (Artabotrys uncina-tus (L.) Merr.), is a polyhydroxy bisabolene compound. Although its structure wasproposed by Liang and coworkers in 1979, the stereochemistry remained unsettled.From biogenetic viewpoint, it is reasonable to assume that the configuration of 4-Cin Yingzhaosu B is S as that in Yingzhaosu A. Recently, the synthesis of degrada     

Preparation and Application of Polymyxin B Affinity Membrane Cartridge

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Triton B–Mediated Efficient and Convenient Alkoxylation of Activated Aryl and Heteroaryl Halides

A simple and convenient one-pot synthesis of aryl alkyl ethers by the alkoxylation of aryl halides with alcohol in the presence of Triton B as a base is described. The procedure is applicable for a variety of aryl and heteroaryl halides, and yields are very good. The use of a nonmetallic base and solvent-free conditions are important features of the reaction.     

Short and efficient synthetic route to methyl α-trioxacarcinoside B and anomerically activated derivatives

A 9-step synthetic route to the complex carbohydrate methyl α-trioxacarcinoside B from 2-acetylfuran is described. Anomerically activated forms, including 1-phenylthio, 1-O-(4'-pentenyl), 1-fluoro, and 1-O-acetyl derivatives are also prepared.     

Fast Determination of Fumonisin B1 and B2 in Corn Using a Modified QuEChERS Method and LC–MS–MS

A fast analytical method for the simultaneous determination of fumonisin B₁ (FB₁) and fumonisin B₂ (FB₂) in corn using a novel QuEChERS method and LC–MS–MS was developed and validated. Samples were extracted with methanol–water (3:1 v/v) by means of ultrasonic extraction. The extract was purified with a novel modified QuEChERS method. Firstly, FB₁ and FB₂ in the extract were retained with primary secondary amine (PSA). Then, FB₁ and FB₂ were released from PSA with 1.0 % formic acid in methanol. The final eluate was diluted with water, and analyzed by LC–MS–MS on a Waters Acquity BEH C₁₈ column with 0.1 % formic acid in water/methanol as mobile phase with gradient elution. Mean recoveries of 83.5–102.4 % with CVs of 3.6–10.5 % were obtained at fortification levels of 2, 50 and 1,000 μg kg⁻¹. The limit of quantification was 2.0 μg kg⁻¹.

     

Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Pyranone Analogues of Territrem B

As a highly selective and potent acetylcholinesterase(AChE)inhibitor,territrem B wasisolated by Ling et al.from a strain of Aspergillus terreus in19791,2.Zhao et alreported mimic preparation of territrem B analogues from triterpenoids and found thatthe enone moiety and aromatic ring played important roles in their syntheticcompounds3,4.To further detect essential pharmacophors for AChE inhibitors,wesimplified the A/B ring system of territrem B and synthesized a number of pyranonepharmacop…     

Divergent Asymmetric Total Synthesis of (−)-Voacafricines A and B

A divergent asymmetric total synthesis of voacafricines A and B, hexacyclic monoterpene indole alkaloids, has been accomplished featuring the following key steps: a) a catalyst-controlled asymmetric Pictet–Spengler reaction of 6-methoxytryptamine with a chiral α-ketoester affording a 1,1-disubstituted tetrahydro-β-carboline in excellent yield and diastereoselectivity; b) oxidative cleavage of a 3,5-disubstituted cyclopentene furnishing a dialdehyde intermediate, which was effectively differentiated through spontaneous cyclization with the neighboring hydroxy and secondary amine functions; c) intramolecular nucleophilic addition of a tertiary amino nitrogen atom to the in situ generated oxonium species generating stereoselectively an unprecedented 8-alkyl octahydro-2H-5,8-methanofuro[2,3-b]azepin-8-ium motif bearing five contiguous stereocenters. The synthesis confirmed the absolute configuration of these two natural products.     

Fluxional Bonds in Planar B19−, Tubular Ta@B20−, and Cage-Like B39−

Based on detailed bonding analyses on the fluxional behaviors of planar B₁₉⁻, tubular Ta@B₂₀⁻, and cage-like B₃₉⁻, we propose the concept of fluxional bonds in boron nanoclusters as an extension of the classical localized bonds and delocalized bonds in chemistry. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Quantification of (−)-Epicatechin and Procyanidin B2 in Chocolates

JPC – Journal of Planar Chromatography – Modern TLC - Validation of a method for the quantification of (−)-epicatechin and procyanidin B2 in chocolates is reported. After a simple...