Allylic rearrangement of trans-pinocarveol esters

The allylic rearrangement of trans-pinocarveol esters ( I ) to myrtenol esters ( II ), a reaction of interest in the chemistry of terpenes and cannabinoids, has been theoretically investigated. The intramolecular, cyclization-induced rearrangement results in equilibrium mixtures of the starting compounds and the products with the ratio of I vs. II in the equilibrium mixture being determined by their thermodynamic stabilities. The relative thermodynamic stabilities as reflected by calculated AM1 heats of formations (ΔHf) were determined for various I-II ester pairs. The study, in agreement with available experimental evidence, indicates that generally I , which contain an endocyclic double bond, are more stable and thus predominantly form following rearrangements. In two cases (acetate and pivalate) the stability is reversed. Calculations performed for similar structures, esters of 2-methylene cyclohexane-1-ol ( IV ) and 1-cyclohexene-1-methanol ( V ) gave similar results. Structural and electronic factors which might influence the stability of these compounds were examined. Interestingly, a correlation between thermodynamic stability and dipole moments was observed. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

The carbenium ion - oxonium ion exchange processes related to vinyl and ring-opening polymerization

It has previously been proposed (Ref. 1) that in the cationic vinyl polymerizations, proceeding with termination due to the collapse of ion pairs, addition of bases increases “livingness”, because of the fast convertion of the otherwise dead (within the time of polymerization) covalent species into the onium ions; these, in turn, fast convert into carbenium ions, the actually propagating species. Equilibria between carbenium ions (CH₃OCH₂⁺A⁻ has been used as a model) and their onium counterparts ((CH₃)₂O taken as a model base) as well as between covalent species (CH₃OCH₂OSO₂CF₃) and the corresponding oxonium ion (with a (CH₃)₂O ligand) have been studied by dynamic ¹H and ¹⁹F NMR. Total ionization of methoxymethyl triflate (CH₃OCH₂OSO₂CF₃) has been shown to increase indeed from 10⁴ (-10°C) to 10⁶ (-70°C) times when 1,0 mol·L⁻¹ of (CH₃)₂O is added. Although this model system better describes polymerization of cyclic acetals than that of vinyl ethers, it shows at least qualitatively the importance of bases in ionization of covalent species, which may be responsible for reinitiation in the cationic polymerization of vinyl ethers.     

Benchtop 19F NMR spectroscopy as a practical tool for testing of remedial technologies for the degradation of perfluorooctanoic acid,a persistent organic pollutant

The development of effective remedial technologies for the destruction of environmental pollutants requires the ability to clearly monitor degradation processes. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is a powerful tool for understanding reaction progress; however, practical considerations often restrict the application of NMR spectroscopy as a tool to better understand the degradation of environmental pollutants. Chief among these restrictions is the limited access smaller environmental research labs and remediation companies have to suitable NMR facilities. Benchtop NMR spectroscopy is a low-cost and user-friendly approach to acquire much of the same information as conventional nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, albeit with reduced sensitivity and resolution. This paper explores the practical application of benchtop NMR spectroscopy to understand the degradation of perfluorooctanoic acid using sodium persulfate, a common reagent for the destruction of groundwater contaminants. It is found that Benchtop ¹⁹F NMR spectroscopy is able to monitor the complete degradation of perfluorooctanoic acid into fluoride; however, the observation of intermediate degradation products formed, which can be observed using a conventional NMR spectrometer, cannot be readily distinguished from the parent compound when measurements are performed using the benchtop instrument. Under certain reaction conditions, the formation of fluorinated structures that are resistant to further degradation is readily observed. Overall, it is shown that benchtop ¹⁹F NMR spectroscopy has potential as a quick and reliable tool to assist in the development of remedial technologies for the degradation of fluorinated contaminants.     

Kinetics,catalysis, and mechanism of isomerization of N-[(benzotriazol-1-yl)methyl]anilines into the benzotriazol-2-yl derivatives

The ¹H NMR technique was applied for the measurement of the isomerization rates of N-ethyl-N-[(benzotriazol-1-yl)methyl]aniline ( 4 ) and 4-butyl-N-[(benzotriazol-1-yl)methyl]aniline ( 7 ) to the corresponding benzotriazol-2-yl isomers in dioxane-d₈ at 35°C. The rate constants obtained for pure dioxane-d₈ were 1.62 and 0.28 h^?1 for 4 and 7 , respectively. For both compounds, addition to acetic acid to the dioxane solutions accelerated the isomerizations whereas addition of triethylamine retarded it strongly. Addition of water slowed the isomerization of 4 but accelerated that of 7 : the different effects operating in the two cases are discussed and rationalized. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

The cotype constant and an almost euclidean decomposition for finite-dimensional normed spaces

Every 2n-dimensional normed spaceE contains twon-dimensional subspacesE ₁ andE ₂ which are orthogonal with respect to the inner product induced by the John ellipsoid ofE and which satisfyd(E _i, l ₂ ⁿ )≦f(K ₂(E)), wheref(K ₂(E)) is some number that depends only on the cotype constant ofE, denotedK ₂(E). Supported in part by NSF grant DMS 8401906.     

Complexes of heteroscorpionate trispyrazolylborate ligands. Part XI. Weak CH/π interactions in crystals of hydrotris(3-phenylpyrazolyl)boratothallium(I) and hydrobis(5-methyl-3-phenylpyrazolyl)(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-yl)boratothallium(I) studied by X-ray crystallography

Thallium(I) complexes of heteroscorpionate hydrobis(3-phenyl-5-methylpyrazolyl)(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-yl)borate and hydrotris(3-phenylpyrazol-1-yl)borate were studied crystallographically. Both ligands were coordinated in κ³ fashion via N₂ atoms of pyrazol-1-yl moieties. Both compounds crystallize as centrosymmetric dimers in which weak CH/π intra- and interdimer interactions are responsible for arrangement in crystal structure.     

Convenient Synthesis of Julolidines Using Benzotriazole Methodology

Reaction of N,N-bis[(benzotriazol-1-yl)methyl]aniline (2) with 1-vinylpyrrolidin-2-one gives a mixture of diastereomeric 1,7-bis(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)julolidines 3. After reduction of 3 with LAH, the predominant trans diastereomer of 1,7-di(pyrrolidin-1-yl)julolidine (4) is separated. Reaction of 2 with ethyl vinyl ether yields predominantly trans-1,7-di(benzotriazol-1-yl)julolidine (11). Stepwise synthesis from tetrahydroquinoline 15 gives access to julolidines with two different substituents on C-1 and C-7. Reaction of 1-[(benzotriazol-1-yl)methyl]-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline (25) with enolizable aldehydes gives a mixture of tetrahydroquinolines 26-29 which are converted into single julolidine products upon treatment with sodium hydride, LAH, or phenylmagnesium bromide. Reactions of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolines with benzotriazole and 2 molar equiv of enolizable aldehydes gives 1,2,3-trisubstituted julolidines 38-41, which with lithium aluminum hydride, sodium hydride, or a Grignard reagent produce single diastereomers of products 42, 43, and 45, respectively.     

Studies toward the synthesis of alpha-fluorinated phosphonates via tin-mediated cleavage of alpha-fluoro-alpha-(pyrimidin-2-ylsulfonyl)alkylphosphonates. Intramolecular cyclization of the alpha-phosphonyl radicals

Treatment of the alpha carbanions generated from several alpha-(pyrimidin-2-ylsulfonyl)alkylphosphonates with Selectfluor gave high yields of the alpha-fluoro-alpha-(pyrimidin-2-ylsulfonyl)alkylphoshonates, which were desulfonylated [Bu(3)SnH/2,2'-azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN)/benzene or toluene/Delta] to give alpha-fluoroalkylphosphonates. "Catalytic" tin hydride, generated from tributyltin chloride and excess polymethylhydrosiloxane in the presence of potassium fluoride, also effected removal of the pi-deficient alpha-(pyrimidin-2-ylsulfonyl) group from the phosphonate esters. Substitution of Bu(3)SnD for Bu(3)SnH gave access to alpha-deuterium-labeled phosphonates. Prolonged treatment of alpha-(pyridin-2-ylsulfonyl)alkylphosphonate with excess Bu(3)SnH/AIBN or catalytic tin hydride also effected desulfonylation but in moderate yields. This represents a mild new methodology for removal of the synthetically useful pi-deficient heterocyclic sulfone moiety and an alternative route for the preparation of alpha-fluorinated phosphonates. Desulfonylation is suggested to proceed via attack of tin radical at an oxygen (or sulfur) atom of the sulfonyl group to give a stabilized alpha-phosphonyl radical intermediate. The latter was found to undergo 5-exo-trig ring closure to give the corresponding 2-methylcyclopentylphosphonates. Treatment of diethyl 1-bromohex-6-enylphosphonate with Bu(3)SnH/AIBN produced an analogous mixture of ring-closure products. Treatment of [(2-bromo-5- methoxyphenyl)(fluoro)(pyrimidin-2-ylsulfonyl)]methylphosphonate with Bu(3)SnH resulted in an intramolecular radical [1,5]-ipso substitution reaction and migration of the pyrimidinyl ring to give fluoro[5-methoxy-2-(pyrimidin-2-yl)phenyl]methylphosphonate.     

The modified `phosphine imide' reaction: a safe and soft alternative ureas synthesis

In this work we present a new way for the direct and general synthesis of urea compounds from primary amines by the modified `phosphine imide' reaction. A large panel of amine structures are compatible with the smooth reaction conditions. Particularly in the case of sensitive l-aminoesters, it is interesting to note that the stereochemistry at the asymmetric centre was unmodified in the reaction conditions.     

Oxidation state of vanadium introduced in dealuminated beta zeolite by impregnation with VIVOSO4 solution: influence of preparation parameters

Vanadium was introduced in dealuminated beta zeolite by impregnation with a VIVOSO4 aqueous solution at 353 K in air or argon (to prevent oxidation of VIV), leading to VSibeta and VSibeta-Ar zeolites, respectively. The samples were characterized by spectroscopy, XRD, and N2-physisorption. The oxidation state and environment of V in Sibeta zeolite depend on the preparation parameters (i.e., on the way the solid is recovered after impregnation and on the drying temperature). In solids recovered by centrifugation, washed with distilled water, and then dried overnight at 298 K in argon, vanadium is found as extra-lattice octahedral VIV ions as evidenced by EPR. In contrast, in solids not washed but directly dried overnight at 353 K in air or argon, vanadium is found in both cases as lattice tetrahedral VV ions. These ions are incorporated into vacant T sites associated with SiOH, SiO-, oxygen vacancies (OVs) or nonbridging oxygen (NBOs) defects as shown by diffuse reflectance UV-visible, 51V MAS NMR, FT-IR, and photoluminescence. The oxidation to VV ions is suggested to be due to an electron transfer from VO2+ to trigonal identical with Si+ defect sites followed by reaction of the resulting VO2+ ions with particular defects of vacant T sites. These processes occur already upon drying of V-impregnated Sibeta at 353 K. 51V MAS NMR allows detection of one kind of lattice tetrahedral V ions in VSibeta and two kinds in VSibeta-Ar. The formation of different kinds of tetrahedral V species is related to the presence in vacant T sites of Sibeta zeolite of different types of defect sites such as trigonal identical with Si+ defect or SiOH and SiO- groups.