Gas Hydrate Frameworks of Allen's Polyhedra. 2. Frameworks on 3–6 and 3–5–6 Nets

The structure of two classes of water molecule frameworks built up of 5¹²(D), 5¹²6²(T), 5¹²6³(P), and 5¹²6⁴(H) polyhedra is discussed. Polyhedral layers can be distinguished in the frameworks. The centers of the polyhedra belonging to a layer are at the nodes of planar networks consisting of triangular, pentagonal, and hexagonal meshes. The structure of one network determines exclusively the topology of the entire framework. Frameworks on 3–6 nets can be constructed of two types of polyhedral blocks: D₃T₂P₂and D₂T₆. Frameworks on 3–5–6 nets might include both specific blocks and the blocks involved in the frameworks on 3–5 and 3–6 nets. The paper analyzes the structure of frameworks on the nets built as a series of rows, each of these rows being constructed of pentagons or hexagons exclusively. These frameworks are described by the formula (D₃T₂P₂) _x (D₄H₂) _y (D₂T₆) _z , where x 1, y 0, and z 0 (x, y, and z are integers). Since all known frameworks of Allen's polyhedra satisfy this formula, they can be constructed of fragments of gas hydrate lattices with the CS1, CS2, and HS1 structures because they are derivatives of these key structures. Similar frameworks can be constructed of other tetrahedral particles (C, Si, SiO₂, etc.).     

The Photoisomerization Pathway(s) of Push–Pull Phenylazoheteroarenes**

Azoheteroarenes are the most recent derivatives targeted to further improve the properties of azo-based photoswitches. Their light-induced mechanism for trans–cis isomerization is assumed to be very similar to that of the parent azobenzene. As such, they inherited the controversy about the dominant isomerization pathway (rotation vs. inversion) depending on the excited state (nπ* vs. ππ*). Although the controversy seems settled in azobenzene, the extent to which the same conclusions apply to the more structurally diverse family of azoheteroarenes is unclear. Here, by means of non-adiabatic molecular dynamics, the photoisomerization mechanism of three prototypical phenyl-azoheteroarenes with increasing push–pull character is unraveled. The evolution of the rotational and inversion conical intersection energies, the preferred pathway, and the associated kinetics upon both nπ* and ππ* excitations can be linked directly with the push–pull substitution effects. Overall, the working conditions of this family of azo-dyes is clarified and a possibility to exploit push–pull substituents to tune their photoisomerization mechanism is identified, with potential impact on their quantum yield.     

Studies of curcumin and curcuminoids. XXXVI. The stoichiometry and complexation constants of cyclodextrin complexes as determined by the phase-solubility method and UV–Vis titration

Cyclodextrin (CD) complex stoichiometry and complexation constant with two symmetric curcuminoids and two unsymmetric curcuminoid-like compounds were investigated and compared by two independent methods, the phase-solubility method and ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy (UV–Vis) titration. Two different methods were applied in an effort to increase the apparent intrinsic solubility of the compounds and make the investigation of stoichiometry and complexation constants possible. The intrinsic solubility could be determined for all four compounds in aqueous 10% (v/v) ethanolic solutions. Higher order complexation or solubilization through complex aggregation was observed for the symmetric molecules, while 1:1 complexation was observed for the unsymmetric molecules in the phase-solubility diagram. The UV–Vis investigation showed 1:1 complexation for all compounds, with some indication of higher order complexation for the symmetric molecules. Thus the stoichiometry found with the two methods correlated well for the unsymmetric, but not for the symmetric compounds where the phase-solubility investigations clearly indicated higher order complexation and possible aggregation of complexes. There was also a difference between the 1:1 complexation constants found with the two methods, especially for the compounds with low intrinsic solubility (i.e. the symmetric curcuminoids). However, they agree in the ranking of complexes according to the strength of the association. The 1:2 complexation constant observed with the phase-solubility method was more than 100 times the complexation constant found with the UV–Vis method, which explains why solubility is poorly predicted from the UV–Vis data. This discrepancy may be explained by solubilization by aggregation of complexes or some phenomena other than inclusion complexation.     

Determination of trace platinum by supramolecular catalytic kinetic spectrofluorimetry of β–cyclodextrin–platinum–KBrO3–salicylaldehyde furfuralhydrazone

A supramolecular catalytic kinetic spectrofluorimetric method was developed for the determination of platinum(IV) and the possible mechanism of catalytic reaction was discussed. The method was based on the fluorescence-enhancing reaction of salicylaldehyde furfuralhydrazone (SAFH) with potassium bromate, which was catalysed by platinum(IV) in a water–ethanol medium. β–Cyclodextrin (β-CD) obviously sensitized the determination at pH 5.20 and 25°C. Under optimum conditions, the β-CD–platinum–KBrO₃–SAFH supramolecular kinetic catalytic reaction system had excitation and emission maxima at 372 and 461 nm, respectively. The linear range of this method was 0.60–180 ng ml⁻¹ with a relative standard deviation of 1.2%, and the detection limit was 0.18 ng ml⁻¹. Investigation of the mechanism and the effects of interferences is presented. The proposed method was applied successfully to determine trace platinum(IV) in the chemotherapeutic drug cisplatin and serum from patients with satisfactory results.      

Equilibrium and structural characterization of ofloxacin–cyclodextrin complexation

The enantiomer-specific characterization of ofloxacin–cyclodextrin complexes was carried out by a set of complementary analytical techniques. The apparent stability constants of the ofloxacin enantiomers with 20 different cyclodextrins at two different pH values were determined to achieve good resolution capillary electrophoresis enantioseparation either to establish enantioselective drug analysis assay, or to interpret and design improved host–guest interactions at the molecular level. The cyclodextrins studied differed in the nature of substituents, degree of substitution (DS), charge and purity, allowing a systematic test of these properties on the complexation. The seven-membered beta-cyclodextrin and its derivatives were found to be the most suitable hosts. Highest stability and best enantioseparation were observed for the carboxymethylated-beta-cyclodextrin (DS ~ 3.5). The effect of substitution pattern (SP) was investigated by molecular modeling, verifying that SP greatly affects the complex stability. Induced circular dichroism was observed and found especially significant on carboxymethylated-beta-cyclodextrin. The complex stoichiometry and the geometry of the inclusion complexes were determined by ¹H NMR spectroscopy, including 2D ROESY techniques. Irrespective of the kind of cyclodextrin, the complexation ratio was found to be 1:1. The alfa-cyclodextrin cavity can accommodate the oxazine ring only, whereas the whole tricyclic moiety can enter the beta- and gamma-cyclodextrin cavities. These equilibrium and structural information offer molecular basis for improved drug formulation.     

Supramolecular Enantiodifferentiating Photocyclodimerization of 2-Anthracenecarboxylic Acid Mediated by Bridged β-Cyclodextrins: Critical Effects of the Host Structure,pH and Co-Solvents

Several sulfoxide- and sulfone-bridged β-cyclodextrin (CD) dimers were synthesized for mediating the enantiodifferentiating [4+4] photocyclodimerization of 2-anthracenecarboxylic acid (AC). The complexation behavior of these chiral hosts with AC was investigated by UV-vis, circular dichroism, fluorescence, and NMR spectroscopies and certified the formation of 1 : 1 and 1 : 2 host-guest complexes. The product distribution and enantioselectivity of the photoreaction turned out to be a critical function of the chemical structure of bridged CDs. Comparing to the sulfur-bridged 2A_X−3G_X β-CD dimer 7 , the conversion of the photolyzes with sulfoxide-bridged was significantly improved, and the ee of cyclodimer 2 was remarkably increased from −82.8% with 7 to −96.7% with the sulfoxide-bridged 2A_X−3G_X β-CD dimer 8 . The relative yields and ee values of the slipped cyclodimers 5 and 6 were greatly enhanced in the presence of 6 M CsCl. The reaction selectivity is susceptible to the pH variation of the aqueous buffer solution, demonstrating that the supramolecular photochirogenesis is controlled by multidimensional factors, including the chemical structure of the chiral host, solvent, and pH conditions.     

Structures and defects of Au particles (1–3 nm) by HREM

Gold particles produced by the inert gas aggregation technique were observed in HREM. Among the smallest ones (1–3 nm), four structures were recognized: decahedra, icosahedra, cuboctahedra and body-centered tetragonal or orthorhombic structures. The observation of the latter structure for Au clusters is reported for the first time. By improved image processing, their morphologies and defects were precisely determined. Most of them contained small distortions compared to the ideal structures.     

Design and electrochemical characterization of a new cobalt(II)–cyclodextrin complex. Evidence for a supramolecular stabilization of the Co(I) state

The electrochemical behavior of a new cobalt–cyclodextrin (CD) complex was investigated, in dimethylformamide, from CoX₂ (X = Br and BF₄) in the presence of 1 equiv. 6-Deoxy-6-N-(2-methyliminopyridine)-β-cyclodextrin as ligand. Under these conditions, it was demonstrated for the first time, that the electrogenerated cobalt(I) species can be kinetically and thermodynamically stabilized. The electrochemical study of CoX₂ in the presence of a related iminopyridine ligand (2-pyridyl-N-benzylmethylimine), in which the cyclodextrin (CD) group was replaced by a simple aryl moiety, allowed to highlight the crucial role of the CD in this unexpected stabilization. Importantly, this unprecedented result was only observed when both the iminepyridine and the CD moieties were together covalently attached. Importantly, the supramolecular stabilized low-valent cobalt species remained fairly reactive towards aromatic halides despite its intrinsic stability. This original work opens new opportunities for the development of more selective catalytic processes both in organic and aqueous media.     

Supramolecular assemblies of Al3+ complexes with vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and phenothiazine. Encapsulation and complexation studies in β-cyclodextrin

Ternary assemblies of β-cyclodextrin with cholecalciferol (or vitamin D₃) or phenothiazine and Al³⁺ ions were studied. The stability constants of aluminium binary complexes with cholecalciferol or phenothiazine and of ternary assemblies (β-cyclodextrin, cholecalciferol or phenothiazine and Al³⁺) were determined using potentiometric titrations at 25 °C (I = 0.100 M). The ¹³C NMR spectra of the supramolecular structures in the solid state showed that ternary supramolecular structures associating β-cyclodextrin, cholecalciferol or phenothiazine and aluminium(III) ions were obtained. Finally, X-ray powder diffraction patterns showed that the ternary assemblies with phenothiazine are channel type inclusion complexes.     

Supramolecular Self-Assembly of β3-Peptides Mediated by Janus-Type Recognition Units

To gain mechanistic insights, natural systems with biochemical relevance are inspiring for the creation of new biomimetics with unique properties and functions. Despite progress in rational design and protein engineering, folding and intramolecular organization of individual components into supramolecular structures remains challenging and requires controlled methods. Foldamers, such as β-peptides, are structurally well defined with rigid conformations and suitable for the specific arrangement of recognition units. Herein, we show the molecular arrangement and aggregation of β³-peptides into a hexameric helix bundle. For this purpose, β-amino acid side chains were modified with cyanuric acid and triamino-s-triazine as complementary recognition units. The pre-organization of the β³-peptides leads these Janus molecule pairs into a hexameric arrangement and a defined rosette nanotube by stacking. The helical conformation of the subunits was indicated by circular dichroism spectroscopy, while the supramolecular arrangement was detected by dynamic light scattering and confirmed by high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-HRMS).     

Preparation, characterization and pharmacodynamic activity of supramolecular and colloidal systems of rosuvastatin–cyclodextrin complexes

In the present study influence of nature of selected cyclodextrins (CDs) and of methods of preparation of drug–CD complexes on the oral bioavailability, in vitro dissolution studies and pharmacodynamic activity of a sparingly water soluble drug rosuvastatin (RVS) was investigated. Phase solubility studies were conducted to find the interaction of RVS with β-CD and its derivatives, which indicated the formation of 1:1 stoichiometric inclusion complex. The apparent stability constant (K_1:1) calculated from phase solubility diagram were in the rank order of β-CD < hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) < randomly methylated-β-cyclodextrin (RM-β-CD). Equimolar drug–CD solid complexes prepared by different methods were characterized by the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffractometry (XRD). FTIR study demonstrated the presence of intermolecular hydrogen bonds and ordering of the molecule between RVS and CDs in inclusion complexes. DSC and XRD analysis confirmed formation of inclusion complex by freeze dried method with HP-β-CD and RM-β-CD. Aqueous solubility and dissolution studies indicated improved dissolution rates of prepared complexes in comparison with drug alone. Moreover, CD complexes demonstrated of significant improvement in reducing total cholesterol and triglycerides levels as compared to pure drug. However the in vivo results only partially agreed with those obtained from phase solubility studies.     

Enantiospecific Synthesis of (–)-Cuspareine and (–)-Galipinine

An enantiospecific route to the synthesis of tetrahydroquinoline alkaloids (–)-cuspareine and (–)-galipinine is reported. Coupling of an iodide derivative of D-serine with aromatic dithianes and Pd-catalyzed intramolecular C–N coupling are the key steps in the synthesis.     

Reactions of (η6-diphenylacetylene) chromiumtricarbonyl complexes with polynuclear carbonyls I. Synthesis of Cr(CO)3(η6-diphenylacetylene) complex and its reaction with Co2(CO)8. Crystal and molecular structure of Cr(CO)3(η6:η2-diphenylacetylene)Co2(CO)6

The reaction of Cr(CO)₃(NH₃)₃ with diphenylacetylene affords as a main product the complex with Cr(CO)₃ moiety bound to a phenyl ring of diphenylacetylene; Cr(CO)₃(η⁶-PhC₂Ph) (I). Complex I readily reacts with Co₂(CO)₈ yielding the mixed metal complex Cr(CO)₃(η⁶:η²-PhC₂Ph)Co₂(CO)₆ (II). The reaction proceeds with retention of the Cr(CO)₃ (η⁶-arene) structural unit, the Co₂(CO)₆ fragment being bound to the triple bond of diphenylacetylene in μ₂,η²-mode. The structure of II was determined by single crystal X-ray analysis. The complex crystallizes in space group P2₁/c with unit cell parameters a 8.666(3) Å, b 18.046(3) Å, c 15.155(6) Å. β 97.57(3)°, V 2349(2) ų, Z = 4, D_x = 1.70 g/cm³. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined by full-matrix least-squares technique to R and R_w values of 0.032 and 0.034, respectively, for 3655 observed reflections. The data obtained show that two structural units in II, Cr(CO)₃(η⁶-Ph-) and Co₂(CO)₆(μ₂,η²-CC), are distorted due to steric repulsion between these metal carbonyl moieties. The Cr(CO)₃ fragment is shifted from the centre of the phenyl ring and slightly tilted with respect to the phenyl ring plane. The Co₂C₂ tetrahedron in the Co₂(CO)₆(μ₂,η²-CC) moiety is distorted in such a way that two of the four Co_iC_j bonds are elongated.     

Multicomponent analyses of chiral samples by use of regression analysis of UV–visible spectra of cyclodextrin guest–host complexes

We report the first combined use of analytical spectroscopy, guest–host chemistry, and multivariate regression analysis for determination of enantiometric composition of multicomponent samples of chiral analytes. Sample solutions containing multicomponent analytes of ephedrine, tryptophan, propranolol, and proline of varying enantiomeric composition with beta-cyclodextrin (BCD) or methyl-beta-cyclodextrin (Me-BCD) as chiral host molecules were investigated using ultraviolet (UV)–visible spectroscopy. The interactions of enantiomers of chiral analytes with chiral hosts resulted in the formation of transient diastereomeric inclusion complexes with varying spectral properties. Multivariate analysis using partial-least-square (PLS) regression was used to correlate subtle changes in the UV–visible spectra of the guest–host complexes with the enantiomeric composition of the calibration samples. These PLS regressions were carefully optimized and then used to predict the enantiomeric composition of multicomponent chiral analytes of validation samples. The results of these validation studies demonstrate the predictive ability of the regression models for determination of future enantiomeric composition of samples. The accuracy of the models to correctly predict the enantiomeric composition of samples, evaluated by use of the root mean square percent relative error (RMS%RE) was analyte and chiral host dependent. In general, better prediction of enantiomeric composition of samples and low RMS%RE values were obtained when Me-BCD was used as the chiral host. The analyses procedure reported here is simple, rapid, and inexpensive. In addition, this approach does not require prior separation of chiral analytes, thus reducing analysis time and eliminating the need for expensive chiral columns.     

Enantiodifferentiating photoisomerization of cyclooctene included and sensitized by benzoate modified β-cyclodextrin derivatives: switching of product chirality by solvent

Solvent effect upon asymmetric photosensitization has been investigated in the enantiodifferentiating photoisomerization of cyclooctene(1Z), sensitized by benzoate modified β-cyclodextrin derivatives bearing nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur substituents. The enantiomeric excess (ee) and E/Z ratio of reaction products were susceptible to the concentration of methanol in the aqueous solution, which could switch to the chirality of product unprecedentedly. Further investigation indicated that the conformation of the modified CDs in aqueous methanol solutions with 1Z were highly sensitive to both the substituent(s) on benzoate moiety of the modified CDs and the concentration of methanol. Solvent content represents a new versatile tool to efficiently manipulate the asymmetric photochemical reactions, in which the chirality of products can be switched by simply changing the methanol content of reaction solvent rather than synthesizing the antipodal sensitizers.     

Liquid–Liquid Microextraction of Nitrophenols Using Supramolecular Solvent and Their Determination by HPLC with UV Detection

A novel, efficient, and environmentally friendly method—supramolecular solvent liquid–liquid microextraction (SMS-LLME) combined with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)—was first established for the determination of p-nitrophenol and o-nitrophenol in water samples. Several important parameters influencing extraction efficiency, such as the type and volume of extraction solvent, pH of sample, temperature, salt effect, extraction time, and stirring rate, were optimized in detail. Under the optimal conditions, the enrichment factor was 166 for p-nitrophenol and 160 for o-nitrophenol, and the limits of detection by HPLC were 0.26 and 0.58 μg L^?1, respectively. Excellent linearity with coefficients of correlation from 0.9996 to 0.9997 was observed in the concentration range of 2–1,000 μg L^?1. The ranges of intra- and interday precision (n = 5) at 100 μg L^?1 of nitrophenols were 5.85–7.76 and 10.2–11.9 %, respectively. The SMS-LLME method was successfully applied for preconcentration of nitrophenols in environmental water samples.     

Determination of Ki (i = 1–3) and μj (j = 2–6) in 5CB by observing the angular dependence of Rayleigh line spectral widths

Abstract

Using Parodi's relation, all of the Leslie viscosity coefficients, except μ₁, together with the Frank elastic constants have been measured successfully by the photon correlation spectroscopy of Rayleigh scattered light. The values so determined are in good agreement with those previously determined from shear flow experiments by Chmielewski and by Skarp et al. The polar angle dependence of mode 1 spectral width is proposed as a novel method for the measurement of μ₁ and for the experimental confirmation of Parodi's relation.     

Synthesis of Co–Pd alloys by co-electroreduction of aquachloro-cobalt(II) and palladium(II) complexes

The work presents results of the studies on the synthesis of Co–Pd alloys from acid electrolytes containing chloride ions. The main aim of the tests was to identify reactions responsible for alloy formation and to determine an influence of the electrolysis parameters, i.e. working electrode potential, electrolyte composition and temperature on the composition of the resulted alloy coatings. Electrochemical investigations were performed by applying cyclic voltammetry (CV) combined with electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM). The electrolyte composition was selected based on a thermodynamic analysis and spectrophotometric tests which were described in our previous papers [1, 2]. They allowed determination of equilibrium distribution of the metals complex forms and a stability analysis of the electrolyte. The alloys were synthesized within the potential range from ?0.7 to ?1.1 V. The tests indicate a possibility of alloys synthesis already at the potential range 相似文献