Heteronuclear Alkoxide Compounds Containing Copper and Alkaline Earth Metals

The tetrameric Cu(β-diketonate) alkoxide complex [Cu(thd)(OCH₂CH₂OCH₃)]₄ (thd = 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate; 1a ) reacts with the alkaline earth metal alkoxides [M(OCH₂CH₂OCH₃)₂] (M = Ca, 2a ; M = Sr, 2b ; M = Ba, 2c ) to yield the heteronuclear compounds [Cu₂M(thd)₃(OCH₂CH₂OCH₃)₃] (M = Ca, 6a ; M = Sr, 6b ). These heterometallic complexes were also obtained in the reaction of 1a and the mixed Ca and Sr complexes of β-diketonate-alkoxide [M_x(thd)_y(OCH₂CH₂OCH₃)_2x?y] (M = Ca, x = 7, y = 6, 3 ; M = Sr, x = 5, y = 3, 4 ), respectively. In comparison, 1a reacts with the analogous [Ba(thd)(OCH₂CH₂OCH₃)] ( 5a ) to yield a[Ba₂Cu₂(thd)₄(OCH₃)₄(HOCH₂CH₂OCH₃)₂] species ( 8a .) The in situ prepared mixed-ligand Ba Compounds [Ba(thd)OR)] (R = CH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OCH₃, ( 5b ); R = CH₂CH₂CH₂OCH₃ ( 5c ) react with the corresponding Cu complexes [Cu(thd)(OR)]_n (R = CH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OCH₃), n = 4 ( 1b ); R = CH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OCH₃ ( 8b ); R = CH₂CH₂CH₂OCH₃ ( 8c ). However, [Cu(hfd)(OCH₂CH₂OCH₃)]₄ (hfd = 1,1,1,5,5,5,-hexafluoroacetylacetonate; 1e ) is converted in the presence of 2a–c to the simple metathesis products [M(hfd)₂] (M = Ca, Sr, Ba) and [Cu(OCH₂CH₂OCH₃)₂]. Crystalline [Ba₂Cu₂(hfd)₂(thd)₂(OCH₂CH₂CH₂OCH₃)₄(HOCH₂CH₂CH₂OCH₃)₂] ( 9 ) was isolated from the reaction of 1a with in situ prepared [Ba((hfd)OCH₂CH₂CH₂OCH₃)] ( 5d ) in 2-, methoxyethanol. X-Ray crystallographic structure determinations are reported for 6a , 6b , 8b , and 8c .     

PREPARATION OF CaCO3 PARTICLES IN WATER POOL IN NONAQUEOUS NONIONIC SURFACTANT SOLUTIONS

ABSTRACT

CaCO₃ particles were prepared by bubbling of CO₂ into the systems consisting of polyoxyethylene(6) nonylphenyl ether/aqueous Ca(OH) ₂/cyclohexane. Spherical particles were formed in any systems, but those size distribution depended on the solubility behavior of aqueous Ca(OH) ₂ in surfactant solutions, i.e., monodisperse particles were formed in colorless solution, whereas in blue translucent solution they became bimodal. Such change was also observed for the size of reversed micelles. This suggested that the formation of CaCO₃ particles were related with that of micelles. On the other hand, the particles obtained were consisted of calcite, vaterite and aragonite. Those fraction differed also from the solubility behavior of aqueous Ca(OH) ₂. Both the vaterite and aragonite were transformed into calcite and those rate constants were order of 10^?6 sec^?1.     

Synthesis and characterization of ferrocenylalkoxygermatranes and crystal structures of FcCH2OGe (OCH2CH2)3N and FcCH(CH3)OGe(OCH2CH2)3N1

Germatranes bearing a ferrocenylalkoxyl moiety have been obtained by the reaction of HOGe(OCH₂CH₂)₃N with various ferrocenyl alcohols. A convenient new synthesis method of FcCH₂OGe(OCH₂CH₂)₃N was reported. FcCH₂OGe(OCH₂CH₂)₃N was prepared in 93% yield when FcCH₂OH reacted with HOGe(OCH₂CH₂)₃N in chloroform at room temperature in the presence of molecular sieves (3 Å) as a dehydrating agent. All compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, ¹H NMR and IR spectroscopy. The molecular structures of FcCH₂OGe(OCH₂CH₂)₃N and FcCH(CH₃)OGe(OCH₂CH₂)₃N have been determined by X‐ray diffraction. The antitumor activities of FcCH₂OGe(OCH₂CH₂)₃N and p‐FcC₆H₄CH₂OGe(OCH₂CH₂)₃N were determined. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Assembled structures of nanocrystals in polymer/calcium carbonate thin-film composites formed by the cooperation of chitosan and poly(aspartate)

Assembled structures of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) nanocrystals have been examined for polymer/CaCO₃ thin-film composites synthesized through a self-organization process inspired by biomineralization. For the crystallization of CaCO₃, a thin-film matrix of chitosan has been used as a polymeric substrate. When the matrix is immersed into a supersaturated aqueous solution of CaCO₃ containing 1.4 × 10⁻³ wt % poly(aspartate) (PAsp), thin-film crystals of CaCO₃ are formed spontaneously. Three kinds of disklike films have been observed under a polarizing optical microscope. Electron diffraction analyses of each film have revealed that one is aragonite, displaying radial orientation of the c axes, and the others are vaterite, exhibiting different orientations. Detailed observation by scanning electron microscopy has clarified that these films are assemblies of crystalline particles 10–20 nm in size. The thin-film composites have been obtained over a PAsp concentration range of 4.4 × 10⁻⁴ to 1.0 × 10⁻² wt %. Vaterite formation becomes dominant when the concentration of PAsp is increased. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 44: 5153–5160, 2006     

Heterobimetallic diethanolaminate complexes of titanium and zirconium with alkaline earth metals

Ti(OPr ⁱ )₄ or Zr(OPr ⁱ )₄ · Pr ⁱ OH react with hydrocarbon-insoluble complexes M{(OCH₂CH₂)NH(CH₂CH₂OH)}₂ (M = Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba) in a 2:1 molar ratio to yield hydrocarbon-soluble heterobimetallic diethanolaminate isopropoxide complexes [M{(OCH₂CH₂)₂NH}₂{M(OPr ⁱ )₃}₂] (M = Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba; M = Ti, Zr), which have been characterized by elemental analyses, molecular weight measurements and spectroscopic [i.r., n.m.r. (¹H and ¹³C)] studies.     

Crystallization of calcium carbonate controlled by Pluronic P123 in room-temperature ionic liquid

The crystallization of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) controlled by Pluronic P123 in a room-temperature ionic liquid, ethylamine nitrate (EAN), was investigated. The CaCO₃ aggregates were obtained by rapid mixing of ammonium carbonate ((NH₄)₂CO₃) and calcium chloride (CaCl₂). Cubic calcite, spherical vaterite, and bagel-like vaterite were obtained easily by changing P123 concentration and reaction temperature. The morphologies of the as-prepared CaCO₃ aggregates were investigated by transmission electron microscopy and scanning electronic microscopy. The phase change of the obtained crystals was confirmed by X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. It was shown that higher P123 concentration and higher reaction temperature favor the formation of vaterite in EAN. Unusual bagel-like vaterite was first obtained at 60 °C in the presence of 5 g/L P123 in EAN. Mineralization of CaCO₃ regulated by P123 in EAN is a simple, novel, and environment-friendly strategy for vaterite synthesis.     

单氢钌配合物与水和2,2,2-三氟乙醇的作用机理

利用原位¹H和³¹P NMR对单氢钌配合物TpRu(PPh₃)(CH₃CN)H [Tp＝hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate]与H₂O和酸性HOCH₂CF₃的反应进行了研究, 结果显示相应的反应产物分别是TpRu(PPh₃)(CH₃CN)(OH) 和TpRu(PPh₃)(CH₃CN)(OCH₂CF₃). 观察到反应过程中Ru-H…HOH和Ru-H…HOCH₂CF₃分子间的氢键作用. 提出了生成TpRu(PPh₃)(CH₃CN)(OH)和TpRu(PPh₃)(CH₃CN)(OCH₂CF₃)的不同作用机理. 在水存在下, TpRu(PPh₃)(CH₃CN)H 与H₂O反应, 经过中间体TpRu(PPh₃)(H₂O)H和TpRu(PPh₃)(OH)(η²-H₂)生成产物TpRu(PPh₃)(CH₃CN)(OH). 而TpRu(PPh₃)(CH₃CN)H与酸性HOCH₂CF₃反应时, 单氢配体被质子化形成中间体[TpRu(PPh₃)(CH₃CN)- (η²-H₂)](OCH₂CF₃), 进而转变成产物TpRu(PPh₃)(CH₃CN)(OCH₂CF₃). TpRu(PPh₃)(CH₃CN)(OCH₂CF₃)与H₂作用, 经中间体TpRu(PPh₃)(HOCH₂CF₃)H生成TpRu(PPh₃)(η²-H₂)H.     

Synthesis of new titanatranes containing organic substituents in the atrane fragment

Titanatrane CpTi(OCH(CH₃)CH₂)₃N (3) was prepared by the reaction of CpTiCl₃ with N(CH₂CH(CH₃)OH)₃ in the presence of triethylamine. The reaction of CpTi(OMe)₃ (8) with N(CH₂CH₂OH)₂(CH₂CHPhOH), erythro-N(CH₂CH₂OH)₂(CHPhCHPhOH), and N(CH₂CH₂OH)₂(CH₂CPh₂OH) gave cyclopentadienyltitanatranes 12–14. Compound 8 reacts with threo-N(CH₂CH₂OH)₂(CHPhCHPhOH) to give a mixture of threo-CpTi(OCH₂CH₂)₂(OCHPhCHPh)N and threo-MeOTi(OCH₂CH₂)₂(OCHPhCHPh)N. Slow hydrolysis of the latter product gave threo-[Ti₃O(OMe){(OCH₂CH₂)₂₋ (OCHPhCHPh)N} ₃]₂, which was studied by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal structures of 3 and 12 were also determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The titanium coordination polyhedron in these complexes is a distorted trigonal bipyramid in which the equatorial positions are occupied by three oxygen atoms and the axial positions contain the N atom and the Cp group. The titanium—nitrogen distances (2.313(2), 2.291(2) Å in two independent molecules of 3 and 2.271(2) Å in compound 12) confirm the presence of Ti←N transannular interaction. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 12, pp. 2736–2744, December, 2005.     

Synthesis,Characterizations, and Structure of Group 4 Metallocene Complexes of Some Difunctional Ligands Containing Oxygen and Sulfur Donors

Reactions of CH₃OCH₂CH₂OH, PhOCH₂CH₂OH, o-CH₃OC₆H₄CH₂OH, or PhSCH₂CH₂OH with Cp₂ZrCl₂ in the presence of NEt₃ gave series monomeric complexes Cp₂ZrClX (X = OCH₂CH₂OCH₃ ( 1 ), OCH₂CH₂OPh ( 2 ), o-OCH₂C₆H₄OCH₃ ( 3 ) or OCH₂CH₂SPh ( 4 )). In a reaction of Cp₂TiCl₂ with PhSCH₂CH₂OH in the presence of NEt₃, the complex Cp₂TiCl(OCH₂CH₂SPh) ( 5 ) was obtained. These complexes were characterized by the ¹H and ¹³C NMR, and the chemical shifts of the Cp rings for complexes 1–4 are nearly identical, despite differences in ligands for an indication of similar structures of these complexes around the metal center. Complex 4 crystallizes into the monoclinic P2₁/c space group with a = 13.806(3) Å, b = 16.394(3) Å, c = 7.838(2) Å, β = 100.85(3)° Z = 4, R = 0.029, R_w = 0.044, and Gof = 1.19. The molecular structure of complex 4 shows that the 2-(phenylthio)ethoxide bonds to the Zr metal center through the alkoxide donor leaving the thioether donor free from coordination.     

Schwingungsspektren und Kraftkonstanten der Übergangsreihen OP (CH3)3–OP(OCH3)3 und SP(CH3)3–SP(OCH3)3

Vibrational Spectra and Force Constants of the Series OP(CH₃)₃? OP(OCH₃)₃ and SP(CH₃)₃? SP(OCH₃)₃ The vibrational spectra of OP(CH₃)₂(OCH₃), OP(CH₃)(OCH₃)₂, SP(CH₃)₂(OCH₃), and SP(CH₃)(OCH₃)₂, are recorded and assigned to the normal vibration. The valence force constants are calculated by a simplified force field. The results are disscussed for both series and compared with former results.     

Excess molar volumes and viscosities of mixtures of some n-alkoxyethanols with dialkyl carbonates at 298.15 K

Excess molar volumes V_m^E and viscosities η have been measured as a function of composition at atmospheric pressure and 298.15 K for nine {an alkoxyethanol+dimethyl carbonate (C₃H₆O₃), diethyl carbonate (C₅H₁₀O₃), or propylene carbonate (C₄H₆O₃)} mixtures. The alkoxyethanols were 2-methoxyethanol (CH₃OCH₂CH₂OH), 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol {CH₃(OCH₂CH₂)₂OH}, and 2-{2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy}ethanol {CH₃(OCH₂CH₂)₃OH}. The V_m^E for each of the carbonate mixtures studied decrease in magnitude as the polar head group of the alkoxyethanol increases. From the experimental results, deviation in the viscosity (Δlnη) have been calculated. The experimental results have been correlated using the Redlich–Kister equation to estimate the coefficients and standard errors. The experimental and calculated quantities are used to discuss the mixing behaviour of the components.     

Fast atom bombardment mass spectrometry of neutral methanide and ionic carbene platinum(II) derivatives

The fast atom bombardment mass spectra of a series of neutral methanide and ionic carbene platinum(II) complexes of formula dPePtL₂ and [dPePt(LH)₂](BF₄)₂ (dPe = (C₆H₅)₂PCH₂CH₂P(C₆H₅)₂; L = ? C(OCH₃)-NCH₃, ? C(OCH₃) ? NC₆H₁₁, ? C(OCH₃) ? NC₆H₄p ? CH₃), respectively are reported. Glycerol, 3-mercapto-1,2-propanediol, bis (2-hydroxyethyl)sulphide, 3-nitrobenzyl alcohol, and 2,4-di-tert-pentylphenol have been used as matrices. Neutral and ionic derivatives containing the same ligand behave similarly and give the same quasi-molecular [dPePtL(L + H)]⁺ ion by different primary processes. Stepwise breakdown of the ligands L with retention or further loss of atoms or molecules of hydrogen is observed for all these complexes, followed by ejection of radicals from the dPe ligand. Elimination of CH₃OH from [dPePtL(L + H)]⁺ also occurs. The highest ionic yields of both neutral methanide and ionic carbene complexes are observed in 3-mercapto-1,2-propanediol, in bis(2-hydroxyethyl)sulphide, and in 3-nitrobenzyl alcohol with respect to glycerol. The [dPePt(LH)₂]²⁺ doubly charged ions are present in the spectra obtained with 3-nitrobenzyl alcohol and are rather strong when L is ? C(OCH₃) ? NCH₃ and ? C(OCH₃) ? NC₆H₄p ? CH₃. Substitution of ligands L with a molecule or with a fragment of a sulphur containing matrix takes place very seldom with this series of complexes.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic and X‐ray single‐crystal structure study of bis(2‐methoxy‐ethanolato)‐bis(8‐quinolinato)titanium(IV)

Reaction of Ti(OCH₂CH₂OR)₄ (R?CH₃ and C₂H₅) with 8‐hydroxyquinoline in benzene at room temperature resulted in the formation of Ti(C₉H₆NO)₂(OCH₂CH₂OR)₂, characterized by IR, ¹H‐NMR, UV and mass spectroscopies. The molecular structure of Ti(C₉H₆NO)₂(OCH₂CH₂OCH₃)₂ has been determined by single‐crystal X‐ray structure analysis. The geometry at titanium is a distorted octahedron, with the nitrogen atoms of quinolinate occupying the trans position with respect to oxygens of the 2‐methoxyethoxy groups. The prepared quinolinate derivatives of titanium alkoxides are very stable towards hydrolysis and harsh conditions are required for hydrolytic cleavage. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthese und Charakterisierung neuer intramolekular stickstoffstabilisierter Organoaluminium‐ und Organogalliumalkoxide

Synthesis and Characterization of New Intramolecularly Nitrogen‐stabilized Organoaluminium‐ and Organogallium Alkoxides The intramolecularly nitrogen stabilized organoaluminium alkoxides [Me₂Al{μ‐O(CH₂)₃NMe₂}]₂ ( 1a ), Me₂AlOC₆H₂(CH₂NMe₂)₃‐2,4,6 ( 2a ), [(S)‐Me₂Al{μ‐OCH₂CH(i‐Pr)NH‐i‐Pr}]₂ ( 3a ) and [(S)‐Me₂Al{μ‐OCH₂CH(i‐Pr)NHCH₂Ph}]₂ ( 4 ) are formed by reacting equimolar amounts of AlMe₃ and Me₂N(CH₂)₃OH, C₆H₂[(CH₂NMe₂)₃‐2,4,6]OH, (S)‐i‐PrNHCH(i‐Pr)CH₂OH, or (S)‐PhCH₂NHCH(i‐Pr)CH₂OH, respectively. An excess of AlMe₃ reacts with Me₂N(CH₂)₂OH, Me₂N(CH₂)₃OH, C₆H₂[(CH₂NMe₂)₃‐2,4,6]OH, and (S)‐i‐PrNHCH(i‐Pr)CH₂OH producing the “pick‐a‐back” complexes [Me₂AlO(CH₂)₂NMe₂](AlMe₃) ( 5 ), [Me₂AlO(CH₂)₃NMe₂](AlMe₃) ( 1b ), [Me₂AlOC₆H₂(CH₂NMe₂)₃‐2,4,6](AlMe₃)₂ ( 2b ), and [(S)‐Me₂AlOCH₂CH(i‐Pr)NH‐i‐Pr](AlMe₃) ( 3b ), respectively. The mixed alkyl‐ or alkenylchloroaluminium alkoxides [Me(Cl)Al{μ‐O(CH₂)₂NMe₂}]₂ ( 6 ) and [{CH₂=C(CH₃)}(Cl)Al{μ‐O(CH₂)₂NMe₂}]₂ ( 8 ) are to obtain from Me₂AlCl and Me₂N(CH₂)₂OH and from [Cl₂Al{μ‐O(CH₂)₂NMe₂}]₂ ( 7 ) and CH₂=C(CH₃)MgBr, respectively. The analogous dimethylgallium alkoxides [Me₂Ga{μ‐O(CH₂)₃NMe₂}]₂ ( 9 ), [(S)‐Me₂Ga{μ‐OCH₂CH(i‐Pr)NH‐i‐Pr}]_n ( 10 ), [(S)‐Me₂Ga{μ‐OCH₂CH(i‐Pr)NHCH₂Ph}]_n ( 11 ), [(S)‐Me₂Ga{μ‐OCH₂CH(i‐Pr)N(Me)CH₂Ph}]_n ( 12 ) and [(S)‐Me₂Ga{μ‐OCH₂(C₄H₇NHCH₂Ph)}]_n ( 13 ) result from the equimolar reactions of GaMe₃ with the corresponding alcohols. The new compounds were characterized by elemental analyses, ¹H‐, ¹³C‐ and ²⁷Al‐NMR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Additionally, the structures of 1a , 1b , 2a , 2b , 3a , 5 , 6 and 8 were determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction.     

Unimolecular reactions of ionized methyl acetate and its hydrogen-rearranged isomers

The proposed formation of [CH₃C(OH)OCH₂]⁺˙ (b) as the intermediate in the isomerization [CH₂?C(OH)OCH₃]⁺˙ (c)?b?[CH₃COOCH₃]⁺˙ (c has been confirmed by preparation of b from CH₃COOCH₂OCH₃. For the three isomers a–c the dominant metastable ion (MI) dissociation, CH₃O˙ loss, involves identical kinetic energy release values. The kinetic barriers for a?b and b?c must be nearly as high as that for CH₃O˙ loss from c, as shown by the insensitivity of the mass spectra from collisionally activated dissociation (CAD) of a–c to ionizing electron energy. The H/D scrambling of metastable [CH₂?C(OD)OCH₃]⁺˙ and c–D₃ ions confirm this, indicating that the barrier for a?b is slightly below that for b?c. Minor low-energy dissociations include losses of CH₄ and CH₃OH from a and losses of ˙CHO and CH₂O from b. Comparison of MI and CAD spectra of a–c with those from [CH₃(OH)CH₂O]⁺˙ (d) and [CH₃COCH₂OH]⁺˙ (e) give no evidence for skeletal rearrangement of a–c to d or e.     

Lyotropic liquid crystalline phase behavior of a polymeric amphiphile polymerized via their hydrophilic ends

The reaction of the nonionic low molecular mass surfactant 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24-octaoxaoctatriacontane-1-ol (CH₃(CH₂)₁₃(OCH₂CH₂)₈OH, C₁₄E₈) with acryloyl chloride yielded the monomeric amphiphile II (CH₃(CH₂)₁₃(OCH₂CH₂)₈O₂C-(CH:CH₂) with the polymerizable group located at the hydrophilic end of the molecule. Using radical polymerization, the polymeric surfactant III is obtained. These three surfactant water systems exhibit lyotropic liquid crystalline phases. The binary phase diagrams are compared with each other. In changing from the monomer-water to the polymer-water system a stabilization of the lyotropic mesophases is observed with amphiphiles which are connected via their hydrophilic ends; it is known for the surfactants to be connected via their hydrophobic ends. The appearance of the inverse mesophases, as expected from the molecular geometry of the polymer, is not observed.     

Reactions of 2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)oxirane with alcohols under phase transfer catalysis

It was demonstrated that the reaction of 2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)oxirane (1) with variety of alcohols could be successfully carried out under phase transfer catalysis conditions using sodium or potassium hydroxide as a base. For example, reaction of CH₃OH, C₂H₅OCH₂CH₂OH, HOCH₂CH₂OH with one or two moles of 1 in the presence of the catalyst [(C₄H₉)₄N⁺HSO₄⁻] gives the corresponding tertiary alcohols R[OCH₂C(CF₃)₂OH]_n (n=1 or 2) in 43-53% yield, along with some O[CH₂C(CF₃)₂OH]₂. Benzyl alcohol and phenol under similar conditions are less active, producing in the reaction with 1 the corresponding adducts ArOCH₂C(CF₃)₂OH in 31-35% yield. Fluorinated alcohols, such as CF₃CH₂OH, ClCF₂CH₂OH, HCF₂CF₂CH₂OH have much higher reactivity towards 1 giving ring opening products in 82-97% yield. Even in the reaction of hindered hexafluoro-iso-propanol the corresponding adduct was isolated in 43% yield. Surprisingly, the reaction of iso-propanol and epoxide 1, results in the formation of O[CH₂C(CF₃)₂OH]₂ as a major product, isolated in 56% yield. Possible mechanism for the formation of the last product was proposed.     

New molecular precursors for the formation of V-Mg multicomponent oxides by sol-gel process

In order to investigate molecular precursors of V-Mg system which has interesting catalytic properties, [VOCl(OR)]₂, Mg(OR)₂ and V₂Mg₂(O)₂(OH)₅Cl(OR)₃(ROH)₂ [OR = OCH(CH₃)CH₂OCH₃] are synthesized and characterized by ¹H, ⁵¹V NMR, IR, SM, ESR, elemental analysis and/or single crystal X-ray diffraction. The hydrolysis behaviour of each complex is investigated. For the heterometallic alkoxide, an orange-brown sol is obtained, studied by TGA and DTA and generates after calcination at 800°C, V₂MgO₅ and MgCO₃ identified by XRD.     

Methyl propionate radical cation

Examination of the reactions of the long-lived (>0.5-s) radical cations of CD₃CH₂COOCH₃ and CH₃CH₂COOCD₃ indicates that the long-lived, nondecomposing methyl propionate radical cation CH₃CH₂C(O)OCH ₃ ^+· isomerizes to its enol form CH₃CH=C(OH)OCH ₃ ^+· (ΔH _{isomerization} ? ?32 kcal/mol) via two different pathways in the gas phase in a Fourier-transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer. A 1,4-shift of a β-hydrogen of the acid moiety to the carbonyl oxygen yields the distonic ion ^·CH₂CH₂C⁺ (OH)OCH₃ that then rearranges to CH₃CH=C(OH)OCH ₃ ^+· probably by consecutive 1,5- and 1,4-hydrogen shifts. This process is in competition with a 1,4-hydrogen transfer from the alcohol moiety to form another distonic ion, CH₃CH₂C⁺(OH)OCH ₂ ^· , that can undergo a 1,4-hydrogen shift to form CH₃CH=C(OH)OCH ₃ ^+· . Ab initio molecular orbital calculations carried out at the UMP2/6-31G** + ZPVE level of theory show that the two distonic ions lie more than 16 kcal/mol lower in energy than CH₃CH₂C(O)OCH ₃ ^+· . Hence, the first step of both rearrangement processes has a great driving force. The 1,4-hydrogen shift that involves the acid moiety is 3 kcal/mol more exothermic (ΔH _{isomerization}=?16 kcal/mol) and is associated with a 4-kcal/mol lower barrier (10 kcal/mol) than the shift that involves the alcohol moiety. Indeed, experimental findings suggest that the hydrogen shift from the acid moiety is likely to be the favored channel.     

Synthesis and Structures of some Lithium and Sodium (Aminoalcoholato)hydrido Aluminates

LiAlH₄ and NaAlH₄ were allowed to react in a 1 : 1, 1 : 2 and 1 : 3 ratio with 2-dimethylaminoethanol, 1-dimethylamino-2-propanol, and (–)-N-methylephedrine. Reactions in the 1 : 1 ratio leads to mixtures of M(AlH_4–n(OR′NMe₂)_n) in thf solution showing a temperature dependent composition. From the solutions obtained in a 1 : 2 or 1 : 3 ratio the following compounds were isolated as single crystals: (thf)NaAlH₂ · (OCH₂–CH₂NMe₂)₂ ( 2 ), LiAlH₂(OCHMe–CH₂NMe₂)₂ ( 3 ), LiAlH₂(OCHPh–CHMe–NMe₂)₂ ( 4 ), LiAlH(OCH₂CH₂NMe₂)₃ ( 5 ), NaAlH(OCH₂CH₂NMe₂)₃ ( 6 ). All compounds are dimers in the solid state and their Al atoms are pentacoordinated. M–H–Al bridges were found only in the dihydridoaluminate  2 .