CuI/Proline-catalyzed N-Arylation of Nitrogen Heterocycles

Qing Xiang GUON-Arylated heterocycles such as pyrroles, indoles, and imidazoles are important building blocks for the synthesis of natural products, pharmaceuticals, and function materials1. Usually these compounds were synthesized by Cu-catalyzed Ullmann…     

Nitrogen cation-π interactions in asymmetric organocatalytic synthesis

Cation-π interactions have been widely exploited and utilised in the structural biology arena, their fundamental importance in supramolecular chemistry and the pivotal role they play in host guest chemistry has rapidly expanded. In terms of organic synthesis π-π, CH-π and cation-π interactions are often invoked providing hypotheses for observed selectivities and reaction outcomes although fundamental studies of these interactions are less well reported, especially in the organic synthesis arena. This article considers cation-π interactions in the field of asymmetric organocatalysis and provides a summary of cases where such interactions may play an important role. Importantly this article sets out to highlight where such interactions could be operating in order to highlight the potential wealth of investigations to be had in this area rather than categorically claiming such interactions are in operation. For asymmetric catalysis this is particularly important as the geometry of a transition state dictates the stereochemical outcome of the reaction, this article provides a perspective on such phenomena.     

Surface-Regulated Rhodium–Antimony Nanorods for Nitrogen Fixation

Surface regulation is an effective strategy to improve the performance of catalysts, but it has been rarely demonstrated for nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) to date. Now, surface-rough Rh₂Sb nanorod (RNR) and surface-smooth Rh₂Sb NR (SNR) were selectively created, and their performance for NRR was investigated. The high-index-facet bounded Rh₂Sb RNRs/C exhibit a high NH₃ yield rate of 228.85±12.96 μg h⁻¹ mg⁻¹_Rh at −0.45 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE), outperforming the Rh₂Sb SNRs/C (63.07±4.45 μg h⁻¹ mg⁻¹_Rh) and Rh nanoparticles/C (22.82±1.49 μg h⁻¹ mg⁻¹_Rh), owing to the enhanced adsorption and activation of N₂ on high-index facets. Rh₂Sb RNRs/C also show durable stability with negligible activity decay after 10 h of successive electrolysis. The present work demonstrates that surface regulation plays an important role in promoting NRR activity and provides a new strategy for creating efficient NRR electrocatalysts.     

New Methods and Synthetic Applications of Asymmetric Nitrogen Transfer

Structure/reactivity relationships of N-alkoxycarbonyl- and N-carboxamidooxaziridines are explored, and conditions are discovered for the efficient amination of sulfides and primary amines. Reactions of these oxaziridines with alkenes are also examined, and lead to interesting new heteroatom transfer reaction products. Finally, the aminative rearrangement of 2-alkoxydihydropyrans leads to a useful stereocontrolled synthesis of pyrrolidines which can undergo synthetic manipulations to give [2.2.1]- and [3.2.1]-azabicycles.     

Design and Synthesis of Glycosylated Aromatic Nitrogen Mustard Derivatives

Antibody-directed enzyme prodrug therapy(ADEPT) is a new strategy for the treatment of cancer that has arisen in recent twenty years, the main merits of which are that it can improve the selectivity of anticancer drugs and reduce the side effects in remote tissue. In the present study, two prodrugs-glycosylated aromatic nitrogen mustard derivatives were synthesized. Glucose and lactose were converted into glycosyl donors-trichloroacetimidate; the obtained glycosyl donors were glycosylated with p-nitrophenol(glycosyl donors) to form β-glucosyl p-nitrobenzene and β-lactosyl p-nitrobenzene that were protected by acetyl in a stereoselective manner; the two products were reduced by zinc dust and then treated with ethylene oxide, afforded two glycosylated nitrogen mustard derivatives that were protected by acetyl; the last step was to deacetylate and then afforded the two target compounds that could be used as prodrugs of ADEPT for further Anti-tumor research.     

How Strong is Hydrogen Bonding to Amide Nitrogen?

The protonation of the carboxamide nitrogen atom is an essential part of in vivo and in vitro processes (cis-trans isomerization, amides hydrolysis etc). This phenomenon is well studied in geometrically strongly distorted amides, although there is little data concerning the protonation of undistorted amides. In the latter case, the participation of amide nitrogen in hydrogen bonding (which can be regarded as the incipient state of a proton transfer process) is less well-studied. Thus, it would be a worthy goal to investigate the enthalpy of this interaction. We prepared and investigated a set of peri-substituted naphthalenes containing the protonated dimethylamino group next to the amide nitrogen atom (“amide proton sponges”), which could serve as models for the study of an intramolecular hydrogen bond with the amide nitrogen atom. X-Ray analysis, NMR spectra, basicity values as well as quantum chemical calculations revealed the existence of a hydrogen bond with the amide nitrogen, that should be attributed to the borderline between moderate and weak intramolecular hydrogen bonds (2–7 kcal ⋅ mol⁻¹).     

Study on Oxidation Mechanism of Nitrogen Monoxide in Indoor Environment

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Synthesis of Boron–Nitrogen–Phosphorus Compounds from N-Silylphosphoranimines

Two modes of reactivity of N-silylphosphoranimines have been utilized to prepare the title compounds containing either B–N=P or Si–N=P–N–B linkages. First, silicon-nitrogen bond cleavage reactions of the N-silylphosphoranimines, Me₃SiN=PMe(R)OCH₂CF₃ (1: R=Me, 2: R=Ph), with various chloroboranes gave the new N-borylphosphoranimines, Ph(Me₂N)B–N=PMe₂OCH₂CF₃ (2) and [(Me₃Si)₂N](Cl)B–N=PMe₂OCH₂CF₃ (10). In other cases, however, the expected B–N=P products were unstable and cyclic phosphazenes [Me(R)P=N]_3,4 were obtained. Second, deprotonation-substitution reactions of the aminophosphoranimines, Me₃SiN=P(R)Me–N(R)H, were used to prepare a series of novel (borylamino)-phosphoranimines, Me₃SiN=P(R)(Me)–N(R)–B(NMe₂)₂ (18: R=Me, R=t-Bu; 19: R=R=Me; 20: R=Ph, R=t-Bu; 21: R=Ph, R=Me) and Me₃SiN=PMe₂–N(t-Bu)–B(Ph)X (22: X=NMe₂, 23: X=OCH₂CF₃). All of the new boron–nitrogen–phosphorus products were fully characterized by multinuclear NMR (¹H, ¹³C, and ³¹P) spectroscopy and elemental analysis.     

Nitrogen/sulphur dual-doped hierarchical carbonaceous fibers boosting potassium-ion storage

The carbon materials as anode electrodes have been widely studied for potassium ion batteries(PIBs).However,the large size of potassium ions prevents their intercalation/deintercalation,resulting in poor storage behaviors.Herein,a novel design of N/S codoped hierarchical carbonaceous fibers(NSHCF)formed from nanosheets self-assembled by catalyzing Aspergillus niger with Sn is reported.The asprepared NSHCF at 600℃(NSHCF-600)exhibits a high reversible capacity of 345.4 m Ah g^-1 at 0.1 A g^-1 after 100 cycles and an excellent rate performance of 124.5 m Ah g^-1 at 2 A g^-1.The excellent potassium storage performance can be ascribed to the N/S dual-doping,which enlarges interlayer spacing(0.404 nm)and introduces more defects.The larger interlayer spacing and higher pyridinic N active sites can promote K ions diffusion and storage.In addition,the ex situ transmission electron microscopy reveals the high reversibility of potassiation/depotassiation process and structural stability.     

New π-Conjugated Ferrocenyl-Substituted Heterocyclic Systems Containing Electron-Deficient Aromatic Nitrogen Heterocycles

A series of ferrocenyl-substituted methyl ketones and chalcones were synthesized and converted to unsymmetrical 4,6-disubstituted pyrimidin-2-amines and 2-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)pyrimidines in which the ferrocene fragment is separated from the pyrimidine ring by π-deficient (pyridine) or π-excessive (thiophene) heterocycle. The forbidden band gap of the obtained compounds was determined on the basis of their UV spectra (\(E_{\text{g}}^{\text{opt}}\) = 1.75?2.36 eV), and their electrochemical properties were studied. The presence of a thiophene ring between the ferrocene and pyrimidine fragments reduces the redox potential of the ferrocene fragment (20?30 mV), whereas pyridine spacer between the ferrocene and pyrimidine fragment increases the redox potential of the ferrocene fragment by more than 100 mV.     

N‐Methylation of Nitrogen‐Containing Heterocycles with Dimethyl Carbonate

Reactivity of dimethyl carbonate, the environmentally friendly reagent, as methylating agent for nitrogen‐containing heterocyclic compounds has been studied. Reactions of imidazole, pyrazole, pyrrole, morpholine, and piperazine with dimethyl carbonate to afford N‐methylated products were reported. The reactions were carried out with neither catalyst nor solvent at a temperature range of 110–170°C under atmospheric pressure.     

Synthesis of Nitrogen Heterocycles from Methyl α‐ and β‐d‐Glucopyranosides

Eight nitrogen heterocycles, mono and disubstituted tetrazoles and oxadiazoles, were synthesized from methyl d‐glucopyranoside anomers. The monosubstituted tetrazoles resulted from the reaction of 6‐cyanoglucopyranoside derivatives with sodium azide. By alkylation of the monosubstituted tetrazoles, the 1,5 and 2,5 disubstituted tetrazoles were obtained. The monosubstituted tetrazoles were reacted with acetic anhydride to give the oxadiazoles.     

Adsorption Behavior of Nitrogen Monoxide on KxGaxSn8−xO16 Hollandite

Fine powder of K _x Ga _x Sn_8–x O₁₆ hollandite was prepared by the sol-gel process using metal alkoxides, and the adsorption behavior of nitrogen monoxide (NO) on it was examined by temperature programmed desorption (TPD) method and in situ diffuse reflectance fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Any species other than nitrogen monoxide were not detected in the TPD measurement, and the profile showed three stages between 420 and 880 K which were regarded as the desorption of chemically adsorbed NO _x species. This desorption behavior seems well consistent with the spectral changes in the FT-IR measurement. The absorption band at 1270 cm^–1 was decayed in the first stage from 420 to 640 K, and the bands at 1235 and 1570 cm^–1 in the second stage from 640 and 770 K. In the third stage above 770 K, the strong band at 1340 cm^–1 disappeared. These NO _x species on the hollandite were estimated to have a form of NO₃ ^– in the first and second stages and a form of NO₂ ^– in the third stage, considering the data on adsorption of nitrogen oxides on La₂O₃ and CaO.     

Synthesis of Eight Nitrogen‐Pivot Benzo‐aza‐lariat Crown Ethers

A short and convenient synthesis of two series of eight totally new lariat crown ethers is reported in this article. These lariat ethers are derived from triaza‐dibenzo‐27‐crown‐7 and diaza‐dibenzo‐27‐crown‐7 through condensation of appropriate aza‐crown ethers with appropriate substituted compounds in chloroform. The substituted reagents are acetic anhydride, benzoyl chloride, phthalic anhydride, and butanedioic anhydride, respectively.     

Synthesis of New Catalytic Material Molybdenum Nitride in Mixture of Nitrogen and Hydrogen

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Nitrogen effects in multi-matrix calibrations by radiofrequency glow discharge – optical emission spectrometry

A study about the effect of nitrogen in the calibration curves of a series of analytical emission lines has been carried out in this work. Fifteen reference materials with different matrices (Fe, Al, Zn, Cu and Ni) were used (three of these reference materials contain nitrogen in their composition) and plots of intensity versus the product “sputtering rate times element concentration” were constructed for emission lines of the analytes considered in this work (Al, Fe, Cu, Cr, C, Mo, Zn, Si, Ti and Ni). Two different fits were performed in each plot, first considering only the points corresponding to samples without nitrogen in their composition and secondly including all the points. The results show almost negligible differences in the emission yields calculated. On the other hand, a mixture of Ar containing 0.5% N₂ was employed to check if the nitrogen effect was present at higher concentrations than those expected in analysis when samples with high nitrogen concentrations are used. Differences between the slopes of the calibration curves with the Ar/N₂ and pure Ar discharges were obtained (up to 30%). A study of the molecular bands recorded in the spectra when nitrogen is present in the discharge and determination of the resulting interferences on the analytes have been performed. Figure Glow discharge powered with radiofrequency energy     

Frustrated Lewis Pairs Comprising Nitrogen Lewis Acids for Si–H Bond Activation

N-heterocyclic nitrogen Lewis acids are a recent addition to the field of organic chemistry. Based on nitrenium cations, these acids where previously shown to generate Lewis adducts when combined with the appropriate Lewis bases. Herein, a triazinium-based Lewis acid was combined with tBu₃P to generate a frustrated Lewis pair (FLP) capable of cleaving, for the first time, Si−H bonds in silanes. Whereas low yields were initially encountered owing to insufficient Lewis acidity, a new nitrenium-based Lewis acid was synthesized, and its superior Lewis acidity was experimentally and computationally confirmed. A FLP based on this acid cleaved the Si−H bond in PhSiH₃, generating the triazane product in a quantitative yield. This unprecedented N−H triazane was fully characterized by multinuclear NMR techniques and single-crystal X-ray crystallography. A new class of compounds, N-H triazanes display the potential capacity to participate in hydride transfer reactions.     

ɛ-TaN as a Reference Material for the Determination of High Nitrogen Contents

Today it is possible to replace the costly Kjeldahl method by the commonly used Carrier Gas Hot Extraction (CGHE) method for the determination of nitrogen contents of up to 50wt%, because the accuracy of this method was improved up to a 0.2% relative standard deviation. The remaining problem is the availability of defined and stable standards for N analyses by Carrier Gas Hot Extraction. In this study, we compared different certified standards with -TaN, which is a so-called line compound with a defined nitrogen content.A nitrogen content of almost theoretical composition was found for -TaN using compact samples analysed by CGHE and combustion-GC (Dumas-GC) analysis while the nitrogen content decreased in powdered samples. -TaN is a well-suited and stable potential reference material especially if the gas analyser is capable of analysing and decomposing compact pieces of this material.