Catalytic carbonylation of potassiumN,2-dichlorobenzenesulfonamidate to sulfonyl isocyanate

Application of acetonitrile as a solvent in the catalytic carbonylation of potassiumN,2-dichlorobenzenesulfonamidate allowed to reduce the catalyst/substrate ratio and the CO pressure as compared to those used with chlorinated hydrocarbons.     

Structure—activity relationships for <Emphasis Type="Italic">in vitro</Emphasis> oxime reactivation of chlorpyrifos-inhibited acetylcholinesterase

Organophosphorus pesticides parathion, chlorpyrifos, and malathion inhibit the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE; EC 3.1.1.7) via phosphorylation of its active site. AChE reactivators and anticholinergics are compounds used as antidotes in the case of intoxication by these AChE inhibitors. In this work, chlorpyrifos, a representative member of this pesticide family, was used to inhibit the AChE activity of rat brain. The effect of twenty-one structurally different AChE reactivators was tested in vitro and subsequently, the relationship between their chemical structure and biological activity was outlined.     

Kinetics and mechanism of the oxygenation of potassium flavonolate. Evidence for an electron transfer mechanism

The oxygenation of the potassium salt of flavonol (flaH) in absolute DMF leads to potassium O-benzoylsalicylate and carbon monoxide in 95% yield at 40 degrees C. Kinetic measurements resulted in the rate law -d[flaK]/dt = k(2)[flaK][O(2)]. The rate constant, activation enthalpy, and entropy at 313.16 K are as follows: k(2)/M(-)(1) s(-1) = (3.28 +/- 0.10) x 10(-1), DeltaH()/kJ mol(-1) = 29 +/- 2, DeltaS/J mol(-1) K(-1) = -161 +/- 6. The reaction fits a Hammett linear free energy relationship for 4'-substituted flavonols, and electron-releasing groups make the oxygenation reaction faster. The anodic oxidation wave potentials E(a) of the 4'-substituted flavonolates correlate well with reaction rates. At more negative E(a) values faster reaction rates were observed. EPR spectrum of the reaction mixture (g = 2.0038, dH = 1.8 G, a(H) = 0.9 G) showed the presence of flavonoxyl radical as a result of a SET from the flavonolate to dioxygen.     

Characterization of a Thermotolerant and Alkalotolerant Xylanase from a Bacillus sp.

In a recent screening for thermophilic bacteria from Azores hot springs, a Bacillus sp strain 3M, exhibiting cellulase-free extracellular xylanolitic activity, was isolated. Further enzyme characterization from liquid cultures grown on birchwood xylan revealed that the endo-l,4-βxylanase retains 100% of activity for at least 3 d at 55°C. At 80°C, it retains 47% of its maximal activity, and the enzyme is still active at 90°C. The optimum pH of the enzyme has a broad pH range, between 6.0 and 7.5, and it is remarkably active for the alkaline region, exhibiting 89% of relative activity at pH 9.O. The enzyme was partially inactivated by different divalent metal ions. Because of its tolerance for high temperature and pH conditions, and the absence of contaminating cellulase activity, the xylanase produced byBacillus sp 3M appears to be attractive for use in the pulp and paper industry. Indeed, the efficiency of the enzyme application to the kraftEucalyptus pulp was studied for bleaching pretreatment, resulting in a moderate increase of pulp bleachability.     

Excess volumes of mixing for some primary alcohols with secondary amines at 293.15 K and 323.15 K

The excess volumes of mixing for methanol and ethanol with secondary amines (diethylamine, di-n-propylamine and di-n-butylamine) have been measured over the whole composition range at 293.15 and 323.15 K. The excess volumes have been fitted to an equation of the type $$V^E /cm^3 mol^{--1} = x \left( {1 - x} \right) \sum\limits_{n = 0}^3 { A_n \left( {1 - 2x} \right)^n } $$ The different temperature dependences of the mixtures were explained by means of the association theory.     

Oxidative cyclization of 2-pyrrolidinyl-acetamide and 2-pyrrolidinyl-propionamide local anaesthetics

2 - Pyrrolidinyl - acetamide and -propionamide local anaesthetics (1a–d) on oxidation with mercuric acetate, potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) and potassium permanganate underwent oxidative cyclization to give new bicyclic compounds, hexahydro - 1H - pyrrolo[1,2 - a]imidazolin - 2 - ones (2a–d). The propionamides (1c–d) yielded mixtures of the two possible diastereoisomers of 2c and 2d. These were separated; in solution and above their melting points they epimerized via ring opening and reclosure between the 7a-carbon and 1-nitrogen atoms.     

Isolation,properties and association phenomena of alkaline salts and their crown complexes of a radical anion

The obtention of (tetradecachloro-4-oxidotriphenylmethyl)^–. M⁺ (M=Li, Na, K, n-Bu₄N) salts in ethereal solution and the isolation of some alkaline complexed salts (M=Li-12C4, Na-18C6, K-18C6, K(THF)₁–(H₂O)_3–4, n-Bu₄N) are described and discussed. The association phenomena of these salts has been studied by electronic spectroscopy, osmometry and electron spin resonance. Linear correlations between radii counterions and the position maxima of the electronic spectra bands permit the study of the species present in solution (free ions, ion pairs and quadrupolar aggregates).     

Die katalytischen Reaktionen bei der Spurenanalyse und die Untersuchung ihrer Mechanismen. II Untersuchung der Tiron—H2O2-Reaktion

Zusammenfassung Die Oxydation von Tiron durch H₂O₂ in basischem Milieu wird durch Kobalt stark katalysiert. Die katalysierten Vorgänge sind p_H-abhängig. Im p_H-Bereich 9 bis 11 entsteht ein rotes Oxydationsprodukt unbekannter Struktur; wahrscheinlich handelt es sich um ein o-Chinonderivat. Mit Hilfe der katalytischen Reaktion können 10^–4 g Kobalt/5 ml nachgewiesen werden. In diesem p_H-Bereiche stabilisiert Tiron H₂O₂ bei 100° C, bei 40° C jedoch katalysiert es — in Abhängigkeit von der Konzentration des Tirons — den Zerfall des H₂O₂. Der Effekt spielt im Mechanismus der katalysierten Reaktion wahrscheinlich eine Rolle, doch können die Zusammenhänge an Hand der bisher veröffentlichten Angaben nicht klar gedeutet werden. Der die Reaktion begleitende bzw. ihr folgende Nebenvorgang kann auf den katalytischen Zerfall des H₂O₂ · OOH-Komplexes zurückgeführt werden. Zwischen p_H 7 und 9 entsteht bei der katalysierten Reaktion Semichinon, über p_H 11 oxydiert Tiron das Semichinon unter Ringspaltung und Abspaltung von 1 Mol Sulfat zu Verbindungen, die Säurecharakter tragen.

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Summary The oxidation of Tiron by H₂O₂ in basic milieu is strongly catalyzed by cobalt. The catalyzed reactions are p_H-dependent. A red oxidation product of unknown structure results in the p_H range 9 to 11; probably it is ano-quinone product. As little as 10^–4 g cobalt/5ml can be detected by this catalytic action. In this p_H region, Tiron stabilizes H₂O₂ at 100° C, but at 45° C it catalyzes the decomposition of H₂O₂, in relation to the concentration of the Tiron. The effect probably plays a rôle in the mechanism of the catalyzed reaction, but the up to now published informations are not sufficient to clarify the relationships. The auxiliary process, accompanying or following the reaction, can be attributed to the catalytic decomposition of the H₂O₂-OOH^– complex. Semiquinone is produced by the catalytic reaction between p_H 7 and 9, above p_H 11, the Tiron oxidizes the semiquinone with opening of the ring and splitting off of 1 mol of sulfate yielding compounds which have an acidic character.

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Résumé L'oxydation du Tiron par H₂O₂ en milieu basique est fortement catalysée par le cobalt. Les processus de catalyse dépendent du p_H. Dans le domaine de p_H de 9 à 11, il apparaît un produit d'oxydation rouge, de structure inconnue; il s'agit probablement d'un dérivé de l'o-quinone. La réaction catalytique permet de déceler 10^–4 g cobalt/5 ml. Dans ce domaine de p_H, à 100° C le Tiron stabilise l'eau oxygénée et à 45° C, suivant sa concentration, il catalyse la décomposition de l'eau oxygénée. L'effet joue probablement un rôle sur le mécanisme de la réaction catalysée; on ne peut pourtant pas interpréter clairement ces relations au moyen des indications publiées jusqu'ici. Le processus secondaire qui accompagne la réaction ou qui la suit, peut être ramené à la décomposition catalytique du complexe H₂O₂-OOH^–. Entre p_H 7 et 9, la réaction catalysée donne naissance à une semiquinone; au-dessus de p_H 11, le Tiron oxyde la semi-quinone avec ouverture du cycle et élimination d'une mole de sulfate ce qui donne ensuite des composés qui portent le caractère acide.

     

Photooxidative treatment of sulfurous water for its potabilization

The feasibility of potabilization of sulfurous water was investigated by photochemical oxidation processes using a batch photoreactor and a continuous-flow photoreactor, equipped with UV lamps of 1000 W and 1500 W, respectively. Additionally, two advanced processes of oxidation were applied i.e. with a use of a UV light/H2O2/air and UV light/H2O2/O3/air. These two processes were compared for their efficiency to the direct oxidation process where ozone is used in the absence of UV light. Results obtained for both advanced processes showed better oxidation than takes place by ozone in the absence of UV light. After the photooxidation processes, different processes for the absorption or precipitation of sulfates were investigated to comply with the World Health Organization (WHO) norm that demands a limit of < or =250 mg L(-1) of SO4(2-) in drinking water. Additionally, reverse osmosis was simulated using Osmonics Inc. software to predict the feasibility of lowering the salt concentration below WHO limits.     

Etude comparative des photoréactions de thiophènes et de furannes avec la propylamine

Mechanisms explaining the formation of pyrroles obtained by UV irradiation of thiophen, the two methylthiophens, the four dimethylthiophens, 2-phenylthiophen, furan, the two methylfurans, and 2,4- and 2,5-dimethylfuran in the presence of n-propylamine are discussed. A comparison of the structure of thiocarbonyl and carbonyl intermediates most likely to be formed by UV irradiation of the substrates with the structure of the experimentally obtained pyrroles indicates that the formation of pyrroles from thiophenes and furans seems to follow mechanisms described in Schemes 1 and 4.