Synthesis of [1]benzothieno[2,3-e]pyrrolo[1,2a]pyrazines and related compounds

The synthesis of several [1]benzothieno[2,3-e]pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazines and other related heterocycles has been described. A study of the nmr spectra of these compounds was also reported.     

Derivatives of 1,5-diamino-1H-tetrazole: a new family of energetic heterocyclic-based salts

1,5-Diamino-1H-tetrazole (2, DAT) can easily be protonated by reaction with strong mineral acids, yielding the poorly investigated 1,5-diaminotetrazolium nitrate (2a) and perchlorate (2b). A new synthesis for 2 is introduced that avoids lead azide as a hazardous byproduct. The reaction of 1,5-diamino-1H-tetrazole with iodomethane (7a) followed by the metathesis of the iodide (7a) with silver nitrate (7b), silver dinitramide (7c), or silver azide (7d) leads to a new family of heterocyclic-based salts. In all cases, stable salts were obtained and fully characterized by vibrational (IR, Raman) spectroscopy, multinuclear NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, X-ray structure determination, and initial safety testing (impact and friction sensitivity). Most of the salts exhibit good thermal stabilities, and both the perchlorate (2b) and the dinitramide (7c) have melting points well below 100 degrees C, yet high decomposition onsets, defining them as new (7c), highly energetic ionic liquids. Preliminary sensitivity testing of the crystalline compounds indicates rather low impact sensitivities for all compounds, the highest being that of the perchlorate (2b) and the dinitramide (7c) with a value of 7 J. In contrast, the friction sensitivities of the perchlorate (2b, 60 N) and the dinitramide (7c, 24 N) are relatively high. The enthalpies of combustion (Delta(c)H degrees ) of 7b-d were determined experimentally using oxygen bomb calorimetry: Delta(c)H degrees (7b) = -2456 cal g(-)(1), Delta(c)H degrees (7c) = -2135 cal g(-)(1), and Delta(c)H degrees (7d) = -3594 cal g(-)(1). The standard enthalpies of formation (Delta(f)H degrees ) of 7b-d were obtained on the basis of quantum chemical computations using the G2 (G3) method: Delta(f)H degrees (7b) = 41.7 (41.2) kcal mol(-)(1), Delta(f)H degrees (7c) = 92.1 (91.1) kcal mol(-)(1), and Delta(f)H degrees (7d) = 161.6 (161.5) kcal mol(-)(1). The detonation velocities (D) and detonation pressures (P) of 2b and 7b-d were calculated using the empirical equations of Kamlet and Jacobs: D(2b) = 8383 m s(-)(1), P(2b) = 32.2 GPa; D(7b) = 7682 m s(-)(1), P(7b) = 23.4 GPa; D(7c) = 8827 m s(-)(1), P(7c) = 33.6 GPa; and D(7d) = 7405 m s(-)(1), P(7d) = 20.8 GPa. For all compounds, a structure determination by single-crystal X-ray diffraction was performed. 2a and 2b crystallize in the monoclinic space groups C2/c and P2(1)/n, respectively. The salts of 7 crystallize in the orthorhombic space groups Pna2(1) (7a, 7d) and Fdd2 (7b). The hydrogen-bonded ring motifs are discussed in the formalism of graph-set analysis of hydrogen-bond patterns and compared in the case of 2a, 2b, and 7b.     

Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl Halfsandwich Complexes of Vanadium and Tantalum with Amido‐, Imido‐ Nitrido‐ and Azido Ligands

Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide, LiN(SiMe₃)₂, reacts with Cp*V(O)Cl₂ and Cp*TaCl₄ to give trimethylsilylimido complexes such as [Cp*V(NSiMe₃)(μ‐NSiMe₃)]₂ ( 7 ) and Cp*Ta(Cl)(NSiMe₃)[N(SiMe₃)₂] ( 19 ), respectively. Substitution of the chloro ligand in 19 by anionic groups leads to complexes with 3 different N‐containing ligands, Cp*Ta(X)(NSiMe₃)[N(SiMe₃)₂] (X = N₃ ( 20 ) or NPEt₃ ( 21 )). Complex 7 is air‐ and moisture‐sensitive, and several derivatives containing oxo and trimethylsiloxy ligands have been identified. Trimethylsilyl azide, Me₃Si‐N₃, is able to replace the oxygen‐containing ligands for azido ligands. The two complete series of bis(azido)‐bridged complexes, [Cp*VCl_n(N₃)_2‐n(μ‐N₃)]₂ (n = 2, 1, 0) and [Cp*TaCl_n(N₃)_3‐n(μ‐N₃)]₂(n = 3, 2, 1, 0), are accessible from the reactions of Cp*VCl₃ and Cp*TaCl₄, respectively, with trimethylsilyl azide. A bis(nitrido)‐bridged azido‐vanadium complex, [Cp*V(N₃)(μ‐N)]₂ ( 18 ), has also been obtained and structurally characterized.     

Synthesis of [1,5]benzothiazepine derivatives

Various derivatives of 2,3-dihydro[1,5]benzothiazepin-4(5H)-ones were synthesized. Alternative route for the synthesis of 5-dimethylaminoethyl-2,3-dihydro[1,5]benzothiazepin-4(5H)-ones and 4-dimethylaminopro-poxy-(2H,5H)-[1,5]benzothiazepines are described.     

Thermal and mechanical cracking in bis(triisopropylsilylethnyl) pentacene thin films

Bis(triisopropylsilylethnyl) pentacene (TIPS pentacene) was synthesized to increase its solubility in common liquid solvents and, at the same time, enhance the π–π stacking between neighboring acenes in the crystallized state in comparison with unmodified pentacene. Hot-stage microscopy experiments revealed that during heating voids develop along the long axis of the TIPS pentacene films {along the [210] direction/parallel to the (120 ) planes} and crystals overlap along the short axis {along the [120 ] direction/parallel to the (210) planes}. From molecular mechanics simulations, the predominant twin boundaries of (120 ) and commonly observed cracking planes of (120), (120 ), and (210) had relatively low surface energies in comparison with planes with similar Miller indices. Organic thin-film transistors with TIPS pentacene as the active layer were fabricated, and the mobility values decreased from 0.4–1.0 cm²/V s before cracking to ∼0.2 cm²/V s after cracking. To maintain the high charge carrier mobility of TIPS pentacene devices, these cracks should be avoided. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 44: 3631–3641, 2006     

Radical and migratory insertion reaction mechanisms in Schiff base zirconium alkyls

Four salicylaldimine derivatives H₂L^4-7 of 2,2′-diamino-6,6′-dimethylbiphenyl, where the CN bond is sterically protected by substituents on the phenol ring, form alkyls of zirconium, cis-α-[ZrL^4-7(CH₂Ph)₂]. Rather than decomposing via the established pathway of 1,2-migratory insertion of an alkyl group to imine, they undergo a radical mechanism. This is evidenced by the large number of products observed, kinetic and thermodynamic data (Rice-Herfeld, 3/2 order, positive ΔS^‡), response to steric factors, and the fact that switching to a less stable radical leaving group inhibits the reaction. In contrast, the 1,2-migratory insertion is a clean, first-order intramolecular process with negative ΔS^‡. The steric modification of the ligands nevertheless transforms an inactive precatalyst into a stable system for the polymerisation of ethene. Closely related unbridged salicylaldimine catalysts are known to be highly active catalysts, but in most cases they appear to suffer from high temperature instability. The first examples of zirconium alkyls of this class are isolated, and it is found that they are inherently much more resistant to decomposition by either pathway (migratory insertion or radical). Structural studies are used to interpret this variance in behaviour; the biaryl-bridged complexes are pre-organised for both reactions, while the unbridged systems would have to undergo significant ordering prior to activation. Correspondingly, the unbridged systems are not noticeably affected by the same steric modification of the ligand, and it is concluded that the more likely mechanism of catalyst death in the latter is ligand loss (i.e. transfer to aluminium from co-catalyst).     

Ethylene polymerization over organochromium catalysts: A comparison between closed and open pentadienyl ligands

Divalent organochromium compounds, Cr(Lig)₂, often become active catalysts for the polymerization of ethylene when deposited onto an oxide carrier such as silica or aluminophosphate. Hydroxyl groups are thought to react, releasing one ligand and binding the chromium to the surface. The behavior of the catalyst is then governed by the remaining ligand and the type of carrier. In this study two types of ligands were investigated: cyclopentadienyl and its open ring analog dimethylpentadienyl. This small difference in the type of ligand produces a fundamental difference in the polymerization mechanism. For comparison the mixed ligand chromocene, with one open and one closed ligand, was also synthesized and tested for polymerization.     

Long-range self-assembly of a polyunsaturated linear organosilane at the n-tetradecane/Au(111) interface studied by STM

We report on the formation of self-assembled monolayers of 13-(trimethylsilyl)-1-tridecene-6,12-diyne [C13H17-Si(CH3)3], an organosilane derivative with a linear polyunsaturated chain, on Au(111) substrates. Molecular resolution STM images recorded at the liquid-solid interface between gold and tetradecane reveal a long-range and densely packed hexagonal lattice with a ( radical3 x radical3)R30 degrees -like structure commensurate against gold adlattice.     

Über Pterinchemie 80. Mitteilung Die Herstellung von (6RS)Tetra- und (6RS)Pentaacetyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-L-bioplerinen

Preparation of (6RS)Tetra- and (6RS)-Pentaacetyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-L-biopterines Boiling of (6RS) l′-O,2′-O,2-N-triacetyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-L-biopterine in acetic anhydride as described in [2], leads to a mixture of the diastereoisomeric (6R)- and (65)-l′-O,2′-O,2-N-,5,8-pentaacetyl-5,6,7,8-L,-biopterines. One of the diastereoisomers can be obtained as pure crystals. It corresponds to the pentaacetate of the natural (6R)- or (6S).,5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-L-biopterine. For the preparation of the earlier described (6RS)- and (6S)-tetraacetyl-tetrahydro-L-biopterines [2] improved conditions are reported.     

Titanocene‐Mediated Homolytic Opening of Epoxysilanes

The titanocene(III) chloride mediated opening of silyloxiranes has been examined. Electron transfer from the metal leads to α‐silyl radicals with total regiocontrol. The radicals could be trapped by various olefins, and the corresponding adducts were obtained in good yields (Table). Further substitution of the oxirane by alkyl groups proved detrimental to the reactions, but ring opening remained essentially regioselective.