DMT [(−)-(2<Emphasis Type="Italic">R</Emphasis>,3<Emphasis Type="Italic">R</Emphasis>)-2,3-dimethoxy-1,1,4,4-tetraphenylbutane-1,4-diol], a highly efficient host compound for nitroaromatic guests: selectivity,X-ray and thermal analyses

In this work, we reveal that the compound (?)-(2R,3R)-2,3-dimethoxy-1,1,4,4-tetraphenylbutane-1,4-diol (DMT) is a highly efficient host material for nitroaromatics o-nitrotoluene (o-NT), m-nitrotoluene (m-NT), p-nitrotoluene (p-NT) and nitrobenzene (NB). Each of these guests was included with a 2:1 host:guest ratio. The host displayed selectivity for p-NT and NB when these guests were mixed in equimolar proportions with any one of the other guest solvents, and the host recrystallized from this binary mixture. A selectivity order for the host in these conditions was thus noted to be NB?≈?p-NT?>?o-NT?>?m-NT. Furthermore, guests were also mixed in non-equimolar proportions and the host behaviour analysed, the results of which were in accordance with observations from the equimolar studies. Additionally, an equimolar quaternary experiment of all four guests provided a somewhat adjusted host selectivity order [p-NT (39.9%)?>?NB (30.2%)?>?m-NT (17.1%)?>?o-NT (12.8%)]. Single crystal diffraction analyses of all four complexes showed the crystals to share the same host packing, and comparable host–guest interactions were observed in each. However, thermal analyses, both DSC and TG, showed that the preferred guests p-NT and NB formed complexes with increased relative thermal stabilities, and this observation correlated with the selective behaviour of the host in competition experiments.     

A comparison of the relative energies of isomeric intermediates formed in electrophilic,radical, and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions

The relative energetics of isomeric σ-complex intermediates formed in electrophilic, free radical, and nucleophilic attack of Cl, H, and Me on PhCl and PhMe are compared for all positions: o, m, p, and ipso. The results are presented as ΔH, computed by the MINDO/3 method, for the appropriate isodesmic reaction with benzene. For the chlorobenzene intermediates, there is a marked increase in the relative preference for the ipso-position as the reactions change from electrophilic to free radical to nucleophilic. For toluene intermediates, the order of stability-p > o > m > ipso-is seen in all reactions except for one case, free radical methylation. In general, the free radical intermediates show the smallest range of energy differences. Comparison of predictions from these calculations with experimental results (largely partial rate factors and product ratios) shows some qualitative agreement.     

Synthesis,crystallographic, and thermal properties of a new porous silica

A new porous tectosilicate has been synthesized in the presence of boric acid and 1, 2, 2, 6, 6-pentamethylpiperidine as guest molecules. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system with a_o=9.91 (1) Å, b_o=20.62 (3) Å, c_o=9.80 (2) Å, and -99.7 (2)⁰. After heat treatment at 820°C for 1 hour the guest molecules are set free whereas the silica host framework is retained. From crystal morphology and thermal behaviour it is concluded that the new material possesses channel-like voids.     

Vibrational Spectroscopic Studies on the Dicycloheptylaminecobalt(II) Tetracyanonickellate(II) Host–Aromatic Guest Systems

Co(cycloheptylamine)₂Ni(CN)₄ host complex has been prepared in powder form and its vibrational spectra are investigated. The vibrational assignment of the cycloheptylamine in various phases (gas, solution, liquid and complex) are facilitated by means of DFT calculations performed on the free ligand molecule. The spectral data suggest that the prepared complex is similar in structure to the Hofmann-dma-type hosts. The sorption processes of some aromatic guests (benzene, toluene, o-, m-, p-xylene, 1,2-, 1,3-dichlorobenzene, 1,4-dichlorobenzene, 1,4-dibromobenzene and naphthalene) in this host complex have also been examined at room temperature by gravimetric and spectroscopic measurements. The desorption of the benzene guest against time has been measured. The structure of the Co(cycloheptylamine)₂Ni(CN)₄ host changes on inclusion of the guest molecule and recovers after liberation.     

Inversion of the Kirkwood–Buff Theory of Solutions: Application to Tetrahydrofuran + Aromatic Hydrocarbon Binary Liquid Mixtures

The Kirkwood–Buff (K-B) integrals play an important role in characterizing the intermolecular interactions in liquid mixtures. The interaction is represented by the K-B parameters, G _AA,G _BB, and G _AB, which reflect correlation between like-like and like-unlike species in the mixture. The K-B integrals of binary mixtures of tetrahydrofuran with benzene, toluene, o-xylene, m-xylene, p-xylene and mesitylene at 298.15 K and atmospheric pressure have been computed from the experimental data of ultrasonic speed and density. We have used the similar inverse procedure (as proposed by Ben-Naim) to compute the K-B parameters of the mixture, in which thermodynamic information on mixtures, such as partial molar volumes, isothermal compressibility and experimental data of partial vapor pressures were used. A new route has been incorporated by using regular solution theory in the computation of excess Gibbs energy for obtaining the partial vapor pressures of binary liquid mixtures. The low values of excess entropy, S ^E≈0, obtained for these mixtures indicate the applicability of regular solution theory to the mixtures. The values of the K-B parameter, G _AB, obtained using this procedure indicate that the correlation/affinity between THF and aromatic hydrocarbon molecules follows the order: benzene > toluene > o-xylene > m-xylene > p-xylene > mesitylene, which is in good agreement with the results obtained from the trends exhibited by the excess functions of these mixtures.     

The minimal energy conformations of o-benzosemiquinone anion radicals in the solvents containing the alkali metals and the alkali earth metals

The minimal energy conformations of o-benzosemiquinone anion radicals in the solvents containing the alkali metals and the alkali earth metals were calculated by using the INDO method and the molecular geometry adjusting method. Our previous calculations of o-benzosemiquinone anion radical in the lithium ion solution showed that the total energy of the minimal energy conformation in the case of the assignment |A₃| > |A₄| were lower by approximately 320 kcal/mol than that in the case of the assignment |A₃| > |A₄|. Therefore, the calculations of the minimal energy conformations of o-benzosemiquinone anion radicals in the metal ion solutions were carried out in the cases of the assignment |A₃| > |A₄|. The conformations in both assignments A₃ < A₄ < 0 and (A₃ < 0 < A₄ and |A₃| > |A₄|) were calculated. Although the metal ions were not explicitly contained in the molecular geometries, the minimal energy conformations are considered to be close to the real minimal energy conformations of o-benzosemiquinone anion radicals in the metal ion solutions. The C? O bond lengths has a good positive rank correlation with the stabilities of o-benzosemiquinone radicals in the divalent metal ion solutions and the bond angles ∠C₃C₄H₄ had a good negative rank correlation with those stabilities.     

Complexation of p-Sulphonato-calix[6]arene by Glycine, Glycyl-glycine, and Glycyl-glycyl-glycine in Aqueous Solution

The complexing ability of p-sulphonato-calix[6]arene towards glycine, glycyl-glycine, and glycyl-glycyl-glycine has been evaluated at pH?=?1.8 and 7.9 using UV?CVis spectrophotometry. At these pHs the guest molecules are in their cationic and zwitterionic forms, respectively. The results showed that the host is capable of complexing with the guests in 1:1 guest-to-host ratios. Formation constants of the systems have been determined at different temperatures (20?±?0.1 to 40?±?0.1?°C). Considering the formation constant values, the binding selectivity of the host towards the guests is in the order glycyl-glycyl-glycine?>?glycyl-glycine?>?glycine. The thermodynamic parameters have been evaluated and are interpreted in terms of the importance of the various interactions responsible for the complexation. A roughly linear relationship between ??H ^o and T??S ^o has been observed for the studied systems and is discussed.     

Infrared Spectroscopic Study on the Hofmann-dadn-type and the Td-dahxn-type clathrates

Infrared spectra of M(1,10-diaminodecane)Ni(CN)₄ · 1,5 G (M=Co, Ni or Cd; G=o-xylene, m-xylene, p-xylene) and Cd(l,6-diaminohexane)M(CN)₄ · C₆H₆ (M=Cd or Hg) clathrates are reported. The 1,10-diaminodecane and 1,6-diaminohexane molecules in the host permit the inclusion of bulky guest molecules. The spectral data of clathrates were compared with those of the corresponding host. The spectral features suggest that these compounds are similar in structure to other Hofmann-type and Hofmann-T_d type clathrates, respectively.     

芳酰胺-吖啶分子钳对中性分子的识别性能. II. 新型吖啶类分子钳的研究

采用差紫外谱法研究了新型芳酰胺-吖啶分子钳(1～7)对苯胺、苯二胺(邻, 间, 对)等中性分子的识别性能. 测定了结合常数(K_a)和自由能变化(ΔG°), 结果表明, 所有的分子钳受体与所考察的客体分子均形成1∶1型超分子配合物. 识别作用的主要推动力为多重氢键、van der Waals等的协同作用. 主客体间尺寸/形状匹配、几何互补等因素对识别性能均有重要的影响. 利用核磁氢谱与计算机模拟作为辅助手段对主要的实验结果与现象进行了解释.     

Thermodynamic aspects of the host-guest chemistry of pyrogallol[4]arenes and peralkylated ammonium cations

The stability constants (K), standard free energy (ΔG^o), enthalpy (ΔH^o), and entropy changes (ΔS^o) for the complexation of pyrogallol[4]arenes with ammonium cations of different size and shape have been determined in ethanol at 298 K by isothermal titration calorimetry. The trends observed in the thermodynamic parameters for 1:1 and/or 1:2 host-guest complexation correspond to the systematic structural changes of the guest molecules. On the basis of the results obtained we compare the complexation properties with two other resorcin[4]arenes and discuss the thermodynamic aspects of this supramolecular host-guest interactions.     

Intermolecular Interactions in Binary Liquid Mixtures of Styrene with m-, o-, or p-xylene

The densities (ρ), ultrasonic speeds (ν), and refractive indices (n) of binary mixtures of styrene (STY) with m-, o-, or p-xylene, including those of their pure liquids, were measured over the entire composition range at the temperatures 298.15, 303.15, 308.15, and 313.15 K. The excess volumes (V^E), deviations in isentropic compressibilities (Δks), acoustic impedances (ΔZ), and refractive indices (Δn) were calculated from the experimental data. Partial molar volumes (V⁰_?,2) and partial molar isentropic compressibilities (K⁰_?,2) of xylenes in styrene have also been calculated. The derived functions, namely, V^E, Δk_s, ΔZ, Δn, V⁰_?,2, and K⁰_?,2 were used to have a better understanding of the intermolecular interactions occurring between the component molecules of the present liquid mixtures. The variations of these parameters suggest that the interactions between styrene and o-, m-, or p-xylene molecules follow the sequences: p-xylene>o-xylene>m-xylene. Apart from using density data for the calculation of VE, excess molar volumes were also estimated using refractive index data. Furthermore, several refractive index mixing rules have been used to estimate the refractive indices of the studied liquid mixtures theoretically. Overall, the computed and measured data were interpreted in terms of interactions between the mixing components.     

A study on constrained methods for the evaluation of force fields

The Sawodny, Thakur-Rai, Center-Ellipse and Stepwise Coupling (m_o = 1 and m_o = ∞) methods for the constrained evaluation of force fields were applied to a number of molecules with n = 2. A new empirical constraint for F₁₂ was also tested. The empirical constraint was observed to be the best method, but the Becher-Mattes method for m_o = ∞, also gives excellent agreement. The Thakur-Rai and the empirical methods were also applied to n = 3, YC(H, D)₃. (Y = F, Cl, Br, I) molecules, through the two-dimensional approach.     

Partial molar heat capacities and volumes of transfer of some saccharides from water to aqueous sodium chloride solutions at T=298.15 K

Partial molar heat capacities (C^o_p,2,m) and volumes (V^o_2,m) of seven monosaccharides, namely, d(−)-ribose, d(−)-arabinose, d(+)-xylose, d(+)-glucose, d(+)-mannose, d(+)-galactose, and d(−)-fructose; five disaccharides, namely, sucrose, d(+)-cellobiose, d(+)-maltose monohydrate, d(+)-lactose monohydrate, d(+)-trehalose dihydrate, and one trisaccharide, d(+)-raffinose pentahydrate, have been determined in NaCl(aq), m = (1.0, 2.0, and 3.0) mol·kg⁻¹ at T=298.15 K from volumic heat capacity and density measurements employing a Picker flow microcalorimeter and a vibrating-tube densimeter, respectively. These data were combined with the earlier reported C^o_p,2,m and V^o_2,m values in water to calculate the corresponding partial molar properties of transfer (Δ_trC^o_p,2,m and Δ_trV^o_2,m) from water to aqueous sodium chloride solutions at infinite dilution. These transfer parameters are positive, and the values increase with the concentration of sodium chloride for all the saccharides. Transfer parameters have been discussed in terms of solute-cosolute interactions on the basis of a cosphere overlap model. Pair and higher-order interaction coefficients have also been calculated from transfer parameters.     

Polymorphism of the co-crystalline forms of syndiotactic polystyrene with chloroform: Crystal structure of the δ clathrate

The crystal structure of the δ clathrate form of syndiotactic polystyrene (s-PS) containing CHCl₃, a molecule having a pivotal role in respect to the co-crystalline phases formation of this polymer, has been determined through X-ray diffraction data and molecular mechanics calculations. Analogously to all the other δ clathrate forms of s-PS, this structure presents a monoclinic unit cell (cell constants a = 1.77 nm, b = 1.32 nm, c = 0.78 nm and γ = 121.5°) in which the s(2/1)2 polymer helices and guest molecules are packed according the space group P2₁/a. At variance with all the other δ clathrate forms of s-PS whose crystal structure has been reported in the literature, probably due to the not planar shape of the chloroform guest molecule, in this structure guest molecules occupy each centrosymmetric cavity in a very low efficient way, giving rise to a disorder in the positioning of the guest molecules along the b + a/2 direction of the unit cell. A comparison with the ε type clathrate with the same guest, for which some preliminary results have been reported too, is also presented.     

Separation of Xylene Isomers in the Anion-Pillared Square Grid Material SIFSIX-1-Cu

Xylene isomer separation is considered one of the seven separation challenges that changed the world. In addition, the high-energy demand of xylene separation highlights the need for efficient novel adsorbents. Herein, the liquid-phase separation potential of the anion-pillared hybrid material SIFSIX-1-Cu was studied for preferential adsorption of o-xylene and m-xylene over p-xylene, which was inspired by a previous complexation crystallization method for separating m-xylene. We report detailed experimental liquid-phase adsorption experiments, yielding selectivities of 3.0 for o-xylene versus p-xylene and 2.6 for m-xylene versus p-xylene. Our theoretical calculations thus provide a reasonable explanation that the xylene adsorption selectivity is attributed to the C−H⋅⋅⋅F interaction, and the host–guest interaction order agrees with the adsorption priority: o-xylene > m-xylene > p-xylene.     

Enhanced and Heteromolecular Guest Encapsulation in Nonporous Crystals of a Perfluorinated Triketonato Dinuclear Copper Complex

The flexible host framework of a perfluorinated mononuclear copper complex, [Cu(L¹)₂] ( 1 , HL¹=3-hydroxy-1,3-bis(pentafluorophenyl)-2-propen-1-one), with a CuO₄ core reversibly encapsulated several organic guest molecules through electrostatic interactions in its crystals. Hence, the corresponding dinuclear complex, [Cu₂(L²)₂] ( 2 , H₂L²=1,5-dihydroxy-1,5-bis(pentafluorophenyl)-1,4-pentadien-3-one), was prepared to enhance guest recognition and the ability to separate molecular mixtures. Complex 2 comprises a Cu₂O₆ core and four pentafluorophenyl groups. In crystal 2 , cavities are formed on the axial sites of the metal core that are surrounded by pentafluorophenyl groups. The crystal of 2 encapsulates various guest molecules, that is, benzene ( 3 ), toluene ( 4 ), xylene ( 5 ), mesitylene ( 6 ), durene ( 7 ), and anisole ( 8 ). X-ray crystallographic and thermogravimetric (TG) studies show that three guest molecules are present in the crystal cavities. The number of guest molecules found in complex 2 was higher than that in complex 1 , for example, ( 2 )₃ ⋅ ( 6 )₁₀> 1⋅ ( 6 )₂, ( 2 )₂ ⋅ ( 7 )₇> 1⋅7 , or 2⋅ ( 8 )₃> 1⋅ ( 8 )₂. Naphthalene ( 9 ), was encapsulated in 2 to give 2⋅ ( 9 )₃, but not in 1 . In the crystal of complex 2 , heteromolecular guest encapsulation was confirmed, designated as 2⋅ ( 3 )₂ ⋅9 . TG analysis indicates that the thermal stability of the guest-included crystals of 2 is higher than that of 1 .     

Photoresponsive nanocarriers based on PAMAM dendrimers with a o‐nitrobenzyl shell

Gn (n = 3, 4, and 5) poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM) dendrimers were synthesized and peripherally modified with photocleavable o‐nitrobenzyl (NB) groups by reacting o‐nitrobenzaldehyde with the terminal amine groups of PAMAM dendrimers, followed by reducing the imine to amine groups with NaBH₄. The NB‐modified dendrimers, Gn‐NB (n = 3, 4, and 5), were characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The results showed that the NB groups were successfully attached on the periphery of the dendrimers with near 100% grafting efficiency. Such a photosensitive NB shell could be cut off on irradiation with 365 nm ultraviolet (UV) light. The encapsulation and release of guest molecules, that is, salicylic acid (SA) and adriamycin (ADR), by Gn‐NB were explored. The encapsulation capability of these dendrimers was found to increase as the guest molecular size was decreased and have dependence on the generation of dendrimers as well. For both of SA and ADR, the average encapsulation numbers per dendrimer decreased in the order of G4‐NB > G5‐NB > G3‐NB, indicating that the fourth generation dendrimer was a better container for the guest molecules. The rate of SA release was found to be greater with UV irradiation than that without, suggesting that the NB‐shelled PAMMAM dendrimers could function as a molecular container/box with photoresponsive characteristics. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 48: 551–557, 2010     

Stability of molecular form of HCl in water vapor: A computer simulation

The free energy and entropy of the dissociation of HCl molecule into ions in water vapor, HCl(H₂O) _n + mH₂O → H₃O + (H₂O) _n+m -1Cl^?, were calculated. The dependences of various parameters on the interionic distance at 273 K and various vapor pressures were obtained. A detailed model taking into account unpaired covalent-type interactions, polarization interactions, charge transfer effect, and hydrogen bonds was applied. The numerical values of the parameters were reconstructed from the experimental data on the free energy and enthalpy of the first reactions of addition of vapor molecules to ions, and also from the results of quantum-chemical calculations of the energy and geometry of locally stable configurations of clusters HCl(H₂O) _n . Despite lower internal energy of the dissociated state, the molecular form is absolutely stable in clusters of water molecules. The dissociated state is relatively stable. Accumulation of unrecombined ion pairs in clusters is possible with a decrease in the temperature to 200 K.     

Infrared spectroscopic and gravimetric studies on the cyclopropylaminemetal(II) tetracyanonickellate(II) host–aromatic guest systems

The host complexes M(Cyclopropylamine)₂Ni(CN)₄ (M = Co or Cd) have been prepared in powder form. The spectral data suggest that the structures of these compounds are similar to those of the Hofmann-type hosts. The absorption and the liberation processes of the aromatic guests (benzene, toluene, 1,2-dichlorobenzene, o-xylene, m-xylene and p-xylene) in these hosts have been examined at room temperature by gravimetric and spectroscopic measurements. The desorption of the benzene guest against time has been measured. The host structures do not change on inclusion and liberation of the guest. The host compounds have been suggested as sorbents for isomeric separations.     

Synthesis of p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene semitubes and their binding studies with C60

The synthesis of p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene semitubes in one step reaction with fairly good yields is described. The structures of these compounds were confirmed by ¹H NMR, ¹³CNMR and mass spectrometry. The complexation ability of these compounds with C₆₀ was investigated and found that they are able to form 1:1 complexes. The stability constants of these complexes were determined and found to be 15, 203 and 525 dm³ mol^?1 for the semitubes 3a, 3b, 3c respectively. The binding energies of each of C₆₀, the semitubes and the complexes are calculated using PM6 (Semiempirical quantum chemical) and DFT (Density Functional Theory) methods and found in the order m > p > o. On the other hand, the calculated binding energies using DFT method showed that the stabilities of both centered and side complexes are in the order p > m > o.