Anion binding to a tetracopper resorcinarene-based complex

UV–vis and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopic studies have been carried out on the multinuclear copper(II) complex Cu₄BpaRes. The copper atoms are in a tetragonal distorted geometry with nitrogens from bispicolylamine (Bpa) coordinating in the equatorial plane and water molecules or anions completing four coordination sites. The interaction of anions with this polynuclear copper complex in aqueous solution supports the formation of different complex species, which depend on the type and the concentration of the anions. In the presence of excess anions, frozen solution EPR parameters show the formation of species in which the in-plane coordination is characterised by the presence of three nitrogen atoms coming from the ligand and a donor atom from the specific anion. For the bidentate anion ligands and especially for malonate, UV–vis titrations indicate the formation of a 1:4 (Cu₄BpaRes:anion) species. EPR experiments support the formation of such a species and indicate that the four copper centres are equivalent and reach penta-coordination via the coordination of both oxygens from the bidentate ligand.     

Nucleophilic trifluoromethylation of arylidene Meldrum’s acids

A method for the trifluoromethylation of arylidene Meldrum’s acids using Me₃SiCF₃ followed by transformation of the initial products to CF₃-substituted esters and alcohols is described. The sequence of reactions is performed without isolation of intermediate compounds furnishing the final products in good overall yields.     

NEW POLYMER SYNTHESES. XIII. SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NOVEL POLYKETONES VIA FRIEDEL-CRAFTS REACTION AND BASED ON DIARYLIDENE DERIVATIVES

ABSTRACT

An interesting new class of polyketones based on diarylidene derivatives were synthesized by Friedel-Crafts reaction of 2,7-dibenzylidenecycloheptanone (I) and dibenzylideneacetone (II) monomers, with different diacid chlorids including: isophthalic, terephthalic, 3,3′-azodibenzoic, 4,4′-azodibenzoic, biphenic, adipic, sebacic and oxalic diacids in dry dichloromethane solvent and AlCl₃ catalyst. The model compounds were synthesized by reacting I and II with benzoyl chloride and characterized by ¹H-NMR, IR and elemental analyses. The polyketones were insoluble in most organic solvents but dissolved easily in concentrated sulfuric acid. The thermal properties of these polymers were evaluated and correlated to their structural units by TGA, DTG measurements and had inherent viscosity up to 0.36–0.84 dI/g. The crystallinity of some polymers were tested by X-ray analysis. The electronic spectra of selected examples were measured in DMSO solution and the morphological properties were detected by SEM.     

Synthesis and Characterization of New 2-Oxo-azetidine Derivatives

Several new N-[(4-aryl-3-chloro-2-oxo-azetidine)acetamidyl]-5-nitroindazoles 4a–l were synthesized from N-(arylidene amino acetamidyl)-5-nitroindazoles 3a–l. The structures of all these compounds were confirmed by infrared, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and fast atom bombardment–mass spectra and also by microanalytical data.

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Copper Complex of bis[(2-Aminoethyl)aminomethyl] malonate

Condensation of bis(ethanediamine) copper(II) perchlorate with formaldhyde and diethyl malonate in basic methanol generates the amino acid ester complex (diethyl bis[(2-aminoethyl)aminomethyl] malonatecopper(II) perchlorate), [Cu(L₁)](ClO₄)₂. Base-catalyzed ester hydrolysis in water of [Cu(L₁)]²⁺ yields bis[(2-aminoethyl)aminomethyl] malonatocopper(II) tetrahydrate, CuL₂ · 4 H₂O. The two copper(II) complexes were characterized by element analysis, molar conductance, infrared, and electronic spectra studies. The structure of CuL₂ · 4 H₂O was determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The crystal structure reveals that the copper ion is an octahedra with four nitrogens at the equational position and two oxygens at the axial positions.     

Non-isothermal decomposition of anhydrous silver malonate

The non-isothermal decomposition of anhydrous disilver malonate was studied up to 300°C by means of TG, DTA and DSC techniques in different atmospheres (e.g. N₂, H₂ and air). Acetic acid, CO₂, acetone and CO were identified as the volatile decomposition products using gas chromatography. Silver metal, on the other hand, was identified as the final solid product using X-ray powder diffraction. The mechanism described involves the breakdown of adsorbed radicals, probably including-CH₂COO- and related species, on the surface of the metallic silver product. The activation energy (ΔE) and the frequency factor (InA) were calculated for the decomposition process from the variation of peak temperature (of the DTA curves) with the rate of heating (φ). The enthalpy change (ΔH), the heat capacity (C _p) and entropy change (ΔS) were calculated from the DSC measurements.     

Synthesis of arylacetic acid derivatives from diethyl malonate using in situ formed palladium(1,3-dialkylimidazolidin-2-ylidene) catalysts

The in situ prepared three component system Pd(OAc)₂/1,3-bis(alkyl) imidazolinium halide LHX (1-5)/Cs₂CO₃ catalyses the arylation of diethyl malonate efficiently with accompanying dealkoxycarbonylation. Imidazolinium salts with bulky benzyl and alkoxyethyl groups were found to be the most efficient and afforded α-arylacetates in high yields when employing a wide variety of substrates.     

Additivity Factors in the Binding of the Diethyltin(IV) Cation by Ligands Containing Amino and Carboxylic Groups at Different Ionic Strengths

Complex formation constants were determined potentiometrically (by a ISE-H⁺, glass electrode) in the systems, M²⁺ – L^z – H⁺ [M²⁺ = (C₂H₅)₂Sn²⁺, L^z = malonate, glycinate and ethylenediamine] at t = 25 ^∘C and 0.1 mol-L⁻¹≤ I/ ≤ 1 mol-L⁻¹ in NaCl_aq (0.1 mol-L⁻¹ ≤ I ≤ 0.75 mol-L⁻¹ for the ethylenediamine system). Thermodynamic values of formation constants, at infinite dilution, are [± 95% confidence interval, ^Tβ_pqr refer to the equilibrium, pM²⁺ + qL^z + rH⁺ = M_pL_qH_r^(2+z+r)]: for malonate, log₁₀ ^Tβ₁₁₀ = (5.47 ± 0.10); for glycinate, log₁₀ ^Tβ₁₁₀ = (9.54 ± 0.08), log₁₀ ^Tβ₁₁₁ = (12.97 ± 0.10); and for ethylenediamine, log₁₀ ^Tβ₁₁₀ = (10.47 ± 0.10), log₁₀ ^Tβ₁₂₀ = (16.17 ± 0.12) and log₁₀ ^Tβ₁₁₁ = (15.46 ± 0.10). The dependence on ionic strength of the formation constants was modeled by a simple Debye–Hückel type equation and by the SIT approach. By analyzing the stability of the species in the three different systems we found a simple additivity rule that can be expressed by the relationship: log₁₀ K = 6.46 n_N + 3.96 n_O − 0.60 (n_N²+ n_O²), with a mean deviation, ε(log₁₀ K) = 0.15 (K = equilibrium constant for the interaction of the organometal cation with the unprotonated or protonated ligand, n_N = number of amino groups and n_O = number of carboxylic groups of the ligand(s) involved in the formation reaction of complex species).     

Mesomorphic properties of cyanobiphenyl dimers with a central malonate unit

A series of cyanobiphenyl dimers attached via alkoxy spacers to a central malonate were prepared, and the mesomorphic behaviour was studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), polarised optical microscopy and X-ray diffraction (Wide-angle X-ray scattering and Small-angle X-ray scattering). Depending on spacer lengths and substitution of the malonate, nematic and smectic A mesophases with pronounced odd–even effect were observed. C-2-unsubstituted malonates formed nematic phases for chain lengths C₆–C₁₄, while C₁₂ and C₁₄ homologues displayed additional smectic A phases. In contrast, malonates with fluorinated tails at C-2 displayed exclusively smectic A phases. Remarkably, the X-ray diffraction profile of the smectic A phase of the C-2-unsubstituted C₁₂ malonate showed a fundamental (001) and the corresponding third-order (003) diffraction peak, but no (002) reflection. Using Fourier analysis, the diffraction pattern was converted to an electron density profile, which was in good agreement with the proposed packing model of the SmA mesophase based on a horseshow- or hairpin-like conformation of the malonate.     

A novel one-pot synthesis of 3-carbomethoxy-4-arylfuran-2-(5H)-ones from ketones using [hydroxy(tosyloxy)iodo]benzene

A novel one-pot procedure for the synthesis of 3-carbomethoxy-4-aryl furan-2-(5H)-ones is reported via α-tosyloxylation of enolisable ketones with [hydroxy(tosyloxy)iodo]benzene, followed by treatment with potassium monomethyl malonate and K₂CO₃.     

Kinetics of thermal decomposition of iron(III) dicarboxylate complexes

Summary Tris(dicarboxylate) complexes of iron(III) with oxalate, maleate, malonate and phthalate viz. K₃[Fe(C₂O₄)₃]×3H₂O (1), K₃[Fe(OOCCH₂COO)₃]×3H₂O (2), K₃[Fe(OOCCH=CHCOO)₃]×3H₂O (3), K₃[Fe(OOC-1,2-(C₆H₄)-COO)₃]×3H₂O (4) have been synthesized and characterized using a combination of physicochemical techniques. The thermal decomposition behaviour of these complexes have been investigated under dynamic air atmosphere upto 800 K. All these complexes undergo a three-step dehydration/decomposition process for which the kinetic parameters have been calculated using Freeman-Carrol model as well as using different mechanistic models of the solid-state reactions. The trisoxalato and trismalonato ferrate(III) complexes undergo rapid dehydration at lower temperature below 470 K. At moderately higher temperatures (i.e. >600 and 500 K, respectively) they formed bis chelate iron(III) complexes. The trismalonato and trismaleato complexes dehydrate with almost equal ease but the latter is much less stable to decomposition and yields FeCO₃ below 760 K. The cis-dicarboxylate complexes particularly with maleate(2-) and phthalate(2-) ligands are highly prone to the loss of cyclic anhydrides at moderately raised temperatures. The thermal decomposition of the tris(dicarboxylato)iron(II) to iron oxide was not observed in the investigated temperature range up to 800 K. The dehydration processes generally followed the first or second order mechanism while the third decomposition steps followed either three-dimensional diffusion or contracting volume mechanism.     

Synthesis of Novel 2-Iminothiazolidin-4-ones

Abstract

Thiazolidin-4-ones are known to exhibit diverse biological activities such as antimicrobial, anticancer, antidiarrheal, anticonvulsant, antidiabetic, antihistaminic, and antifungal activities. In the present investigation, a series of 2-haloacetamides was prepared by reacting chloroacetyl chloride with amines in dry benzene under reflux conditions. The formed 2-haloacetamides reacted with potassium thiocyanate in refluxing dry acetone to afford new 2-iminothiazolidin-4-ones. The 5-arylidene-2-imino-3 (napthalen-2yl)-thiazolidin-4-ones were prepared by condensing 2-iminothiazolidin-4-ones with substituted benzaldehydes. All the products were characterized by infrared, mass, and ¹H and ¹³C NMR techniques.     

三维多孔配位聚合物{[Zn2(mal)2(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2]•2(H2O)0.25}∞ (mal＝丙二酸根)的合成、结构及性质研究

ZnO, 丙二酸及4,4'-bipy按物质的量之比1∶3∶0.3溶于H₂O和DMF混合溶剂中(体积比4∶1), 形成的无色溶液在50 ℃反应 3 d, 得到了标题化合物{[Zn₂(mal)₂(4,4'-bipy)(H₂O)₂]•2(H₂O)_0.25}_∞ (mal＝丙二酸根), 对其进行了元素分析、红外光谱和X射线衍射表征, 测定了晶体结构. 该聚合物属单斜晶系, P2₁/n空间群, a＝0.71215(16) nm, b＝1.8685(4) nm, c＝0.73890(17) nm, β＝91.486(5)°, V＝0.9829(4) nm³, Z＝4, D_c＝1.811 g/cm³, M_r＝268.03, F(000)＝542, μ＝25.02 cm^－1. 最终偏离因子R₁＝0.0499, wR₂＝0.1374. 该化合物中Zn原子和三个丙二酸根中的4个O原子、一个水分子和4,4'-bipy的一个N原子配位, 形成的ZnNO₅八面体通过4,4'-bipy和丙二酸根桥联, 组成一种新颖的三维多孔结构, 其孔道中充填游离水分子. 此外还研究了该聚合物的热性质.     

1‐n‐Butyl‐3‐Methylimmidazolium Tetrafluoroborate–Promoted Green Synthesis of 5‐Arylidene Barbituric Acids and Thiobarbituric Acid Derivatives

The room temperature ionic liquid 1‐n‐butyl‐3‐methylimmidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([bmim]BF₄) was used to promote the synthesis of 5‐arylidene barbituric acids and thiobarbituric acid derivatives under the solid‐state conditions of grinding or microwave irradiation without organic solvent. The yields were 77.9–96.2%. It is shown that the proposed method is fast, efficient, and environmentally benign.     

通过铜(II)、铁(III)和铁(II)与2,2'-联咪唑协同作用构筑的超分子及其结构的研究

在水和乙醇溶剂中, 通过Cu(II), Fe(III)和Fe(II)与2,2-联咪唑协同作用, 构筑了四种新的超分子配合物[Cu(H₂biim)(gly)(H₂O)]Cl•H₂O (1), [Cu(H₂biim)(C₃H₂O₄)(H₂O)]•1.5H₂O (2), [Fe₂(μ-O)(H₂biim)₄(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₄•C₂H₅OH (3)和[Fe(H₂biim)₃]SO₄ (4) (H₂biim＝2,2-联咪唑; gly^－＝甘氨酸根; C₃H₂O＝丙二酸根). 并通过元素分析, 红外光谱和X射线单晶衍射对其组成、结构和谱学性质进行研究. H₂biim配体, 丙二酸根和甘氨酸根三种配体都采用了双齿螯合方式与金属离子配位. 配合物1～4中, 通过H₂biim配体的N—H键与阴离子、水分子和溶剂分子形成多种氢键, 如R(7), R(9)和R(4)等, 以及H₂biim配体之间的π-π堆积, 阳离子不对称单元构筑了多维结构的超分子配合物.     

吲哚与亚烷基丙二酸二甲脂Michael加成反应机理的从头算研究

在HF/6-31G(d)水平下, 对吲哚(A)与亚烷基丙二酸二甲脂(B)的Michael加成反应的机理进行了从头算理论研究. 计算结果表明, 该反应的机理为: A＋B→分子复合物→TS1→IM→TS2→产物. 其中第一阶段由复合物经过渡态TS1生成中间体IM, 是C—C键的形成阶段, 该阶段的活化能垒较后一阶段要大, 是该反应的决速步骤; 第二阶段由IM经过渡态TS2生成产物, 完成H迁移和C—H键的形成. 反应过程中, 底物分子中离域化的π键电子的相互作用, 促进了 C—C新键的形成, 同时吲哚的共轭体系遭到部分破坏, 而体系经H迁移使新的C—H键形成后, 吲哚环的共轭体系又得到了恢复. 在MP2/6-311＋G(d,p)水平下, 分别考虑乙醇和1,2-二氯乙烷的溶剂化效应, 单点能计算结果显示, 质子化溶剂对反应的影响较大, 不仅降低了反应的能垒, 且溶剂质子有可能参与了H迁移和C—H键的形成过程, 这一结论与实验结果一致.     

A One Pot Synthesis of Dehydrohedione (DHH) from a Hedione® Precursor

Dehydrohedione (DHH) 1a was obtained via a one pot, three step, domino procedure in 54% overall yield from 2a , by treatment with CuBr₂, in MeOH at 65 °C. We demonstrated that the direct transformation of malonate derivative 2a into DHH 1a under CuX₂ Kochi's conditions goes preferentially through the pathway involving intermediates 2b / 2c and 7a , rather than 3a / 3b or 8a / 8b , essentially via α‐halogenation/dehydrohalogenation of the ketone moiety, both mediated by CuX₂, while in‐situ decarbomethoxylation is promoted by the resulting CuX in refluxing MeOH.     

Cation Binding Properties by Ligands Deriving from p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene O-substituted by Diethyl Malonate Functions

The complexing properties of four dimalonate and one diester calix[4]arene derivatives toward alkali and alkaline earth cations have been investigated in acetonitrile by means of UV spectrophotometry. Mononuclear complexes have been detected for all the complexesexcept in the case of ligands 4 and 5 with Na⁺ and Ca²⁺ where a biligand species (ML₂) is present. This later stoichiometry was also confirmed by ¹H-NMR and FAB⁺ MS methods. In the case of ligand 3 and Sr²⁺we observed the formation of both mono and binuclear species (ML, M²L). Particular selectivities have to be noted from the unique complexation of Na⁺ and Ba²⁺ byligand 2 and Rb⁺ by ligand 3 toward the two series of cations. The complexation is predominantly dependent on the bulkiness of the cavity and the cation size.     

Reaction of α-ethoxyarolein with diethyl malonate

The reaction of α-ethoxyacrolein with diethyl malonate in the presence of EtONa, lithium diisopropylamide, or the Na₂CO₃−benzene−Et₃(PhCH₂)NCl catalytic system proceeds as the Michael addition. In the presence of an equimolar amount of triethylamine, selective 1,2-addition followed by dehydration of the 1,2-adduct occurs. Owing to the strong +M effect of the EtO group, α-ethoxyacrolein is a substantially less active Michael acceptor than acrolein. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 12, pp. 2508–2510, December, 1998.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Hetero-bimetallic Complex with a Three-dimensional Network Structure: Bis(malonato)tetra(aqua)calcum(II)cobalt(II)

1INTRODUCTION There has been considerable interest in the designand synthesis of transition metal complexes withcarboxylate ligands in coordination chemistry due tothe fact that this type of complexes has potentialapplications in molecule-based magnets,catalysis,supramolecular chemistry and biological systems[1～3].As an important flexibility dicarboxylate ligand,malonate dianion may act as momodentate,chelatedbidentate and tridentate bridging ligands to formvarious1D,2D and3D structures[…