Eutectic mixtures with plastic columnar discotics: molecular structure,phase morphology and kinetics of phase separation

We report the properties of eutectic mixtures of triphenylenes displaying a highly ordered columnar phase with a low molar mass non‐discotic compound. Such highly ordered triphenylenes display large charge carrier mobilities which are strongly controlled by the state of order in the discotic phase. The motivation was to establish how the state of order—molecular order, phase morphology, temperature ranges of phase stabilities and macroscopic orientational order—can be influenced by mixing. The studies reveal that the molecular order, in particular the mutual arrangement of the columns and the intracolumnar order, are unaffected by dilution of the discotic compound, whereas the phase morphology and the kinetics of phase separation change significantly with dilution. Rod‐shaped discotic domains with a hexagonal cross‐sectional area are formed via a nucleation process and the rods grow linearly as a function of time. Both the pure discotic phase as well as the discotic domains forming during phase separation can be macroscopically ordered by orientation layers.     

Excess enthalpies of binary and ternary mixtures of acetonitrile with methanol,ethanol and benzene

Excess molar enthalpies are measured for the binary mixtures methanol—acetonitrile and ethanol—acetonitrile at 25 and 35°C and for the ternary mixtures methanol—acetonitrile—benzene and ethanol—acetonitrile—benzene at 25°C using an isothermal dilution calorimeter. The binary results are well reproduced with an association model which contains four equilibrium constants for the association of alcohol, two equilibrium constants for that of acetonitrile, and two solvation equilibrium constants between alcohol and acetonitrile molecules. The ternary results are compared with those calculated from the model with binary parameters.     

Additivity scheme in nmr chemical shifts of disubstituted pyridines

An additivity relationship for chemical shifts similar to that found in the literature for coupling constants has been tested in eleven disubstituted pyridines. The chemical shifts of these disubstituted pyridines were measured in different solvents at different concentrations and extrapolated to infinite dilution.In order to compute the “effects” of the different substituents, the chemical shifts of the corresponding monosubstituted pyridines and of pyridine were measured in the same solvents at different concentrations. These chemical shifts were extrapolated to infinite dilution.In most cases it was found that the extrapolated chemical shifts for disubstituted pyridines are in good agreement with those calculated using the additivity relationship. Only in a few cases was it found that the additivity scheme does not hold.     

13C-Chemische verschiebungen und substituenteneffekte in polycyclisch konjugierten π-elektronensystemen mit fünf- und siebengliedrigen ringen1

In order to study the substituent influence on the ¹³C chemical shifts in polycyclic conjugated π-electron systems with five and seven membered rings we have studied the aceheptylene system with markedly alternating bond length— in contrast to azulene investigated earlier—as well as 5-azaazulene as a hetero-analogue of azulene. The substituent induced ¹³C chemical shifts Δδ_c observed in the monomethylazulenes, monomethylaceheptylenes and in 5-azaazulene are correlated with the atom-atom polarizibilities π_ij of the corresponding unsubstituted compound. For 5-aza-azulene it was further tested, if the ¹³C chemical shifts could be predicted using the ¹³C chemical shifts of 4-substituted derivatives (RCN, Cl, OEt) and the correlations given in the literature for the substituent induced ¹³C chemical shifts in the system benzene/butadiene. The results show that the influence of the π-electrons is markedly overshadowed in the methylazulenes and -aceheptylenes by other effects, but is clearly discernible in 5-azaazulene as a derivative of azulene; so the data can be used to predict the ¹³C chemical shifts of other azaazulenes.     

Carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Substituent-induced chemical shift effects on cyclopropyl carbons of 4-substituted cyclopropylbenzenes

Carbon-13 chemical shifts of the cyclopropyl carbons of eleven 4-substituted cyclopropylbenzenes have been measured under conditions effectively corresponding to infinite dilution in DCCI₃. The substituent-induced chemical shifts (SCS) of both the α and β carbons of the cyclopropane ring were found to be downfield with electron-attracting groups and upfield for electron-donating groups. The trends for the β carbons correspond to those observed for the β carbons of 4-substituted phenylethenes, while the trends of the α carbons are similar to those found for the α carbons of 4-substituted isopropyl benzenes. The results for the β carbons can be rationalized by postulating a substantial contribution from a hyperconjugative resonance effect involving the σ system of the benzene ring (and its 4-substituent) and the C-α—C? β bonds of the cyclopropane ring. The effects on the α carbons are in accord with a very reasonable smaller inductive polarization of the C-α? C-β bonds than encountered for the carbons of corresponding ethenyl- or ethynylbenzenes.     

Theoretical study of the shifts of electronic spectra from solute-solvent interaction

Previous theories of spectral solvent shifts are briefly discussed. The basic dipole approximation is analyzed both theoretically and in relation to experimental information. On account of the restricted validity of this approximation — especially for molecules consisting of several polar groups — another, electrostatic model, originating from the Born charging, is investigated. This model is applied to semi-empirical PPP-calculations of spectral solvent shifts of some quinones. Among other things, this model predicts that not only n → π⁸ transitions may be blue shifted but also certain π → π* transitions. When the electrostatic effect is small, other terms may be responsible for the solvent shift, e.g. polarizability. The cavity effect is not expected to be important in the present context.     

Self-consistent reaction field calculations of the solvent effect on absorption and emission n, π* transitions of diazines

A modified version of the self-consistent reaction field (SCRF) method has been accomplished in order to study the solvent effect on the electronic transition energies. The dielectric relaxation properties both of solvent and solute are directly taken into account in the Hartree—Fock equation. The method has been applied to calculate the solvent shifts, both in absorption and in emission, for n, π^* transitions of the three diazine isomers. It was found that the continuum model is able to describe experimental findings for aprotic solvents; the discrete plus continuum model is needed to account for the solvent shifts observed in water solution.     

An Ytterbium(II) Complex with Triethanolamine

Bis(triethanolamine)ytterbium(II) diperchlorate was obtained by electrochemical reduction. The metal ion is surrounded by two triethanolamine molecules only, and its first sphere of coordination consists of six O and two N atoms. The compound shows weak luminescence at 77 K with a very broad emission band (488—667 nm). The complexation of triethanolamine shifts the Yb (III) reduction potential of 0.46 V towards more negative values.     

Proton magnetic resonance spectra of monosubstituted naphthalenes

The chemical shifts and coupling constants for the ring protons of fourteen monosubstituted naphthalenes in carbon tetrachloride solution have been obtained by analysis and computer simulation of their 100 MHz magnetic resonance spectra. Studies at several concentrations have enabled shifts extrapolated to infinite dilution to be obtained and concentration effects arising from solute–solute interactions to be determined.     

Measurement,correlation and estimation of binary vapor—liquid equilibria for alcohol—chlorobenzene systems

Experimental VLE of chlorobenzene—1-pentanol binary mixtures are determined at 101.08 kPa. Also, the activity coefficients at infinite dilution (γ^∞) for some alcohol—chlorobenzene systems are determined from ebulliometric measurements. The Wilson equation is tested for 10 binary alcohol—chlorobenzene systems. The results show that this model represents the data well. There is good comparison between experimental γ^∞,s and γ^∞,s computed from Wilson parameters. Further, the VLE data for the above-mentioned mixtures are estimated by the UNIFAC method.     

Lattice dynamics of solid α-carbon monoxide

The lattice dynamics of α-CO is studied assuming a fully-ordered antiferro P2₁3 structure, using a potential model which includes electrostatic, dispersion and exchange interactions. The coupling of translational and librational motions leads to mixed modes at finite wave vectors and to anomalous acoustic dispersion. Anharmonic frequency shifts and the damping due to phonon—phonon interactions are evaluated for the zero wave vector modes. The single-particle potential wells for the high-frequency librational modes are investigated and suggest that translation—rotation coupling plays a primary role in the molecular reorientations.     

Analyse des Effets de Substituant du Noyau Benzenique EN RMN du Fluor: Application aux Fluoro-2 Alcools Phenylethyliques

Fluorine magnetic resonance shifts are reported for substituted 1- and 2-phenyl-fluoro-ethanols. They have been extrapolated at infinite dilution in solute and internal standard. The linear or other type correlations between these chemical shifts and substituent constants σ lead us to discuss the validity of linear free energy relationships extended to NMR data. The limits and possibilities of such relationships are emphasised.     

Synthesis and characterization of a soluble blue light emitting alternating copolymer

An alternating copolymer with monomer units of fluorene and phenylenedivinylene was synthesized by reaction between n-hexyl fluorene phosphonium salt and isophthalic aldehyde based on the Wittig reaction. The polymer solution in chloroform was made into a film with a very fine surface by spin-casting on indium-tin oxide (ITO) coated glass to fabricate a light emitting diode (LED) with an aluminum negative electrode. The optical absorption spectrum of the solid film shows a peak at 370 ran while the PL spectrum has the main peak at 560 nm with a secondary peak at 440 nm and the EL spectrum has a single peak at 560 nm showing the Stokes shift of 190 nm. The peak in the PL spectrum shifts to 420 nm with a vibronic structure at 440 nm on either dilution by chloroform or blending with polyvinylcarbazole (PVK). The emissive polymer bulk seemed to generate sites for excimers and molecular aggregates which were diminished on the dilution or blending. The peak in the EL spectrum also shifts to 440 nm on blending of 20% of the copolymer with PVK. Further dilution to 10% of the copolymer shifts the EL peak to 420 nm with the onset potential of 15 V and the highest quantum efficiency of 0.01% in this series. The concentrated channels were developed in the blends with severe phase separation to show a lower onset potential but poor quantum efficiency.     

Determination of substituent chemical shifts in the proton resonance spectra of the porphyrins

Reproducible proton chemical shifts in the porphyrin series are obtained when the spectrum is measured in chloroform using the zinc (II) complex of the porphyrin in the presence of an excess of pyrrolidine. This method is specifically demonstrated for the case of 2,4-dicyanodeuteroporphyrin-IX dimethyl ester which, as the free base, shows dramatic effects due to aggregation phenomena. The shifts obtained using the zinc (II) complex plus pyrrolidine method, which allow compilation of substituent chemical shifts in the porphyrin series, are shown to be the same as the less easily accessible infinite dilution shifts of the porphyrin free bases.     

A theoretical study of solvent effects on the 13C chemical shifts of some polar molecules

Calculations of the dependence of ¹³C chemical shifts on the dielectric constant, ?, of the medium are reported using the INDO/S parameterized version of Pople's method together with the solvaton model. Satisfactory agreement with the available experimental data is obtained. The rather sensitive dependence of chemical shift upon ? suggests that polar solute—solvent interactions in aprotic media should be taken into account when considering ¹³C chemical shifts.     

Spectroscopic studies of ionic solvation. XX. Cesium-133 NMR study of cesium salts in different solvents

Cesium-133 chemical shifts were measured in a number of solvents as a function of salt concentration and of the counterion. Infinite-dilution chemical shifts (vs. aqueous Cs⁺ ion at infinite dilution) ranged from +59.8 ppm for nitromethane solutions to –29.4 ppm for pyridine. In general, the magnitude of the downfield chemical shift reflected the donor ability of the solvents. Ion-pair formation constants were calculated from the concentration dependences of¹³³Cs chemical shifts in several nonaqueous solvents.     

Synthesis,Spectral, Valence‐Bond Parameters,and Single Crystal X‐ray Structural Studies on [Ni(dnpdtc)(PPh3)(NCS)] and [Ni(dnpdtc)(PPh3)(CN)]

Two new nickel complexes withplanar surrounding of Ni [Ni(dnpdtc)(PPh₃)(NCS)] (1) and [Ni(dnpdtc)(PPh₃)(CN)] (2) (dnpdtc=N, N‐dipropyldithiocarbamate) were prepared from the parent dithiocarbamate and were characterized by elemental analysis, electronic, IR and NMR spectra. The structures of both the complexes were determined by single crystal X‐ray crystallography. Thioureide stretching vibrations occur at 1528 cm^‐1 and 1521 cm^‐1 for 1 and 2 respectively. Large ³¹P chemical shifts were observed for the two compounds. A significant asymmetry in Ni—S bond distances was observed in compound 1 [2.1700(16) and 2.2251(17)Å] whereas in compound 2 the bond distances were almost similar [2.2100(14) and 2.2122(13)Å]. A marginal difference was observed with respect to the thioureide bond distances [1.340(6)Å for 1 and 1.312(5)Å for 2 ]. The observation clearly supports the less effective trans influence of SCN^— over PPh₃. However, PPh₃ and CN^— show almost similar trans influence.     

4‐Benzoyl‐3,4‐dihydro‐2H‐1,4‐benzoxazine‐2‐carbonitrile: refinement using a multipolar atom model

The structural model for the title compound, C₁₆H₁₂N₂O₂, was refined using a multipolar atom model transferred from an experimental electron‐density database. The refinement showed some improvements of crystallographic statistical indices when compared with a conventional spherical neutral‐atom refinement. The title compound adopts a half‐chair conformation. The amide N atom lies almost in the plane defined by the three neighbouring C atoms. In the crystal structure, molecules are linked by weak intermolecular C—H...O and C—H...π hydrogen bonds.