AlCl3-Catalyzed transformations of organo(trichloromethyl) silanes

Reactions of organo(trichloromcthyl)silanes RMc₂SiCCl₃ (R = Me, Ph, Mc₃Si) with aluminum chloride have been studied. The interaction of trimetltyl(tricltlorometltyl)silane with AlCl₃ carried out in cyclohexane or in benzene leads to Me₃SiCHCI₂ (in 75 % yield) or ClMe₂SiCPh₂Me (in 70 % yield), respectively; whereas no conversions are observed inn-hexane and methylene chloride. Treatment of dimetltyl(phenyl)(ricltloromethyl)silane with aluminum chloride in a_n-C₅H₁₂/CH₂CI₂ mixture gives an aromatic cross-linked insoluble polymer. The reaction of pentamethyl(trichloromcthyl)disilane (R = Mc₃Si) with AICl₃ in pentane affords the rearrangement product, Me₃SiCCl₂SiMc₂Cl, in 65 % yield. In methylene chloride the further cleavage of the disilane occurs to yield Me₂SiCl₂ and CH₂=CHMe₂SiCl.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 6, pp. 1511-1515, June, 1996.     

Fast intramolecular charge transfer with a planar rigidized electron donor/acceptor molecule

The planar rigidized molecule fluorazene (FPP) undergoes fast reversible intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) in the excited state, with a reaction time of 12 ps in the polar solvent ethyl cyanide at -45 degrees C. The ICT state of FPP has a dipole moment mu(e)(ICT) of 13 D, much larger than that of the locally excited state LE (1 D). The ICT behavior of FPP is similar to that of its flexible counterpart N-phenylpyrrole (PP), for which mu(e)(ICT) = 12 D. These results show that intramolecular charge transfer to a planar ICT state can occur efficiently. In designing ICT systems capable of rapid switching, it is therefore important to realize that large amplitude motions such as those necessary for the formation of a twisted intramolecular charge transfer (TICT) state are not required.     

The Effect of Vibrational Excitation of Molecules on Plasmachemical Reactions Involving Methane and Nitrogen

An experimental study of plasmachemical reaction involving CH₄ and N₂ molecules in rf discharge was studied in order to know the effect of vibrational excitation of N₂ molecules. When the relative nitrogen concentration was greater than 0.8, the main product of CH₄ decomposition was HCN, and the rate of methane decomposition at this condition was faster than that one in pure methane. These results could be confirmed through the mass spectroscopic method. The reason for these results is the vibrational energy of N₂ excited by rf discharge. The chain reaction mechanisms of producing HCN by vibrational excitation of N₂ were examined closely through numerical simulation. The rate-controlling step was the dissociation reaction of excited nitrogen molecule to the atomic nitrogen, so the process of HCN synthesis was limited by the value of reaction constant, k^N.     

Experimental study of the gas-phase hydrofluorination of perchloroethylene over a chromium-based catalyst

Summary Gas-phase hydrofluorination of perchloroethylene to pentafluoroethane in the presence of a chromium-magnesium catalyst at 0.4 MPa and 330-390°C has been studied. А reaction scheme taking into account the formation of by-products is suggested. An erratum to this article is available at .     

Regioselective acylation of methyl 2-methyl-4H-thieno[3,2-b]pyrrole-5-carboxylate

The influence of catalysts, acid chlorides, and solvents on the acylation of methyl 2-methyl-4H-thieno[3,2-b]pyrrole-5-carboxylate was studied. The use of AlCl₃ allows the regioselective introduction of the acyl group into position 3 to be performed, whereas the acyl group is regioselectively introduced into position 6 of thienopyrrole when SnCl₄ is used.     

Catalytic DNA-and RNA-hydrolyzing antibodies from milk of healthy human mothers

Various catalytically active antibodies (Abs), or abzymes, have been detected recently in the sera of patients with autoimmune pathologies, in whom their presence is probably associated with autoimmunization. Normal humans are generally not considered to have abzymes, since no obvious immunizing factors are present. Here is shown by different methods that IgG from the milk of normal females possesses both DNase and RNase activities. The activities were also present in the IgG F(ab′)₂ and Fab fragments. Affinity modification of IgG by the chemically reactive derivative of an oligonucleotide led to preferential modification of the L chain of IgG. After separation of the subunits by sodium dodecyl sulfate electrophoresis in a gel containing DNA, an in-gel assay showed DNase activity in the L chain. The L chain separated by affinity chromatography on DNA-cellulose was catalytically active. These findings speak in favor of the generation of cat alytic Abs by the immune system of healthy mothers. It is known that the treatment of adults with DNases and RNases offers protection from viral and bacterial diseases. Since breast milk protects the infants from infec tions until the immune system is developed, this raises the possibility that catalytic Abs like nucleases, may possess a protective role.     

Gem-dinitro compounds in organic synthesis. 4. Use of the condensation product of glyoxal and dinitromethane in the synthesis of nitro-1,2,3-triazoles

The condensation of dinitromethane with glyoxal has been investigated and it has been demonstrated that 1,1,4,4-tetranitro-2,3-butandiol, -hydroxy-,-dinitropropionic acid or their mixture may be formed. Interaction of 1,1,4,4-tetranitro-2,3-butandiol or 1,4-dibromo-1,1,4,4-tetranitro-2,3-butanediol diacetates with sodium azide leads to bis(5-nitro-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl) via intermediate 1,1,4,4-tetranitro-1,3-butadiene.For communication 3, see [1].N. D. Zelinskii Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117913 Moscow. Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 9, pp. 2123–2131, September, 1992.     

The synthesis and characterisation of ferromagnetic CaMn2O4 nanowires.

The synthesis of marokite CaMn(2)O(4) nanowires using a hydrothermal method is reported. Transmission electron microscopy and electron diffraction measurements show that the nanowires are polycrystalline in nature with diameters between 10 and 20 nm and lengths ranging from approximately 100 to 500 nm. Most interestingly, in contrast with the bulk material, magnetization measurements show that these nanowires exhibit ferromagnetic ordering with a Curie temperature (T(C)) of approximately 40 K.     

Towards the development of multisensor for drugs of abuse based on molecular imprinted polymers

The synthetic receptors for cocaine, deoxyephedrine, methadone and morphine were computationally designed and produced using molecular imprinting. The structure and energy of the molecular complexes were analysed by computational techniques. The possible structures of the binding sites in the synthetic receptors have been compared with those of corresponding natural receptors. The composition of imprinted polymers was optimised to allow adequate performance under the same experimental conditions. All selected molecular imprinting polymers (MIPs) demonstrated stronger affinity in comparison with corresponding blank polymers resulting in imprinted factors (I) equal to 1.2 (cocaine), 2.5 (deoxyephedrine), 3.5 (methadone) and 3 (morphine) which suggested that the specific binding site for each molecule was successfully created. The polymers studied possessed good selectivity and affinity towards their templates and could be recommended for the integration with sensor devices. From a practical point of view, especially for multisensor requirements, the synthetic receptors based on imprinted polymers could be superior to natural receptors due to their stability, robustness and compatibility with automation processes required for sensor fabrication.     

Characterization of prednisone, prednisolone and their metabolites by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

Human urinary metabolites of the synthetic corticosteroids prednisone and prednisolone were detected in the course of gas chromatographic steroid profiling as methoxime-trimethylsilyl derivatives. Metabolites were provisionaly identified by combined gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The major metabolites were 11-keto/11-hydroxy conversion products, 20-hydroxy and 4,5-dihydro analogues of the parent drugs. Cortisone, 6-hydroxy and fully saturated A-ring compounds were minor metabolites. Retention indices and mass spectral data are presented.