The Photoenolization of 2-Methylacetophenone and Related Compounds

A reinvestigation of 2-methylacetophenone ( 1 ) by ns flash photolysis has provided detailed evidence for the reaction sequence of photoenolization. The triplet reaction proceeds adiabatically from the lowest excited triplet state of the ketone, ³ K (1) , to the enol excited triplet state, ³ E (1) , which decays both to enol and ketone ground state. The Z- and E-isomers of the photoenol, Z- E (1) and E- E (1) are formed in about equal yield by the triplet pathway, while direct enolization from the lowest excited singlet state of 1 yields (predominantly) the Z-isomer. Intramolecular reketonization from Z- E (1) to 1 proceeds at a rate of ca. 10⁸s^?1 in cyclohexane, but can be retarded to ca. 10⁴s^?1 in hydrogen-bond-acceptor solvents. The proposed mechanism is summarized in Scheme 1 and rationalized on the basis of a state correlation diagram, Scheme 2. 3,3,6,8-Tetramethyl-1-tetralone ( 2 ) was used as a reference compound with fixed conformational position of the carbonyl group, and some results from a brief investigation of 2,4-dimethylbenzophenone ( 3 ) are also reported.     

Nonlinear acoustic resonances in shock tubes with varying cross-sectional area

Summary Second-order resonance effects in closed tubes with varying cross-sectional area are investigated. It is seen that for tubes with cross-sectional areasA(x)x ^–2 solutions for the pressure disturbances can be found, as was done by W. Chester in case of tubes with constant cross-sectional area.

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Zusammenfassung Es werden Resonanzeffekte zweiter Ordnung in Rohren mit veränderlicher Querschnittsfläche betrachtet. Ist die QuerschnittsflächeA(x)x ^–2, so können die Druckstörungen in Analogie zu Chesters Theorie analytisch berechnet werden.

     

Determination of airborne isocyanates as di-n-butylamine derivatives using liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry

A method for the determination of isocyanates as di-n-butyl amine (DBA) derivatives using tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) and electrospray ionisation (ESI) is presented. Multiple-reaction monitoring (MRM) of the protonated molecular ions and corresponding deuterium-labelled d₉-DBA derivatives resulted in selective quantifications with correlation coefficients >0.998 for the DBA derivatives of isocyanic acid (ICA), methyl isocyanate (MIC), ethyl isocyanate (EIC), propyl isocyanate (PIC), phenyl isocyanate (PhI), 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), 2,4-, 2,6-toluene diisocyanate (TDI), isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 3-ring MDI, 4-ring MDI, HDI-isocyanurate, HDI-diisocyanurate, HDI-biuret and HDI-dibiuret. The instrumental precision for 10 repeated injections of a solution containing 0.1 μg ml⁻¹ of the studied derivatives was <2%. Performing MRM of the product ion [DBA + H]⁺ (m/z = 130) from the protonated molecular ion resulted in the lowest detection limits, down to 10 amol (for TDI). Quantification of concentrations below 10⁻⁶ of the occupational exposure limit (OEL) for TDI during 10 min of air sampling was made possible. In an effort to control the formation of alkali adducts, addition of lithium acetate to the mobile phase and monitoring of lithium adducts was evaluated. Having lithium present in the mobile phase resulted in complete domination of [M + Li]⁺ adducts, but detection limits for the studied compounds were not improved. Different deuterium-labelled derivatives as internal standards were evaluated. (1) DBA derivatives of deuterium-labelled isocyanates (d₄-HDI, d₃-2,4-TDI, d₃-2,6-TDI and d₂-MDI), (2) d₉-DBA derivatives of the corresponding isocyanates and (3) d₁₈-DBA derivatives of the corresponding isocyanates. An increase in number of deuterium in the molecule of the internal standard resulted in an increase in instrumental precision and a decrease in correlation within calibration series.     

Splitless on-line coupling of capillary high-performance liquid chromatography,capillary electrochromatography and pressurized capillary electrochromatography with nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

A mixture of unsaturated fatty acid methyl esters was separated with a new splitless capillary set-up. With the employed apparatus configuration different capillary separation techniques such as capillary high-performance liquid chromatography (cHPLC), capillary electrochromatography (CEC) and pressurized capillary electrochromatography (pCEC) could be applied. The detection and identification of the sample compounds were accomplished by hyphenating these capillary separation techniques with nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy using a novel configuration of the detection capillary set-up. Using modified electrokinetically driven separation techniques, the electric field was applied solely across the separation column. With this improved interface for capillary liquid chromatography-NMR on-line coupling, the stereochemical assignment of the cis and trans configuration of unsaturated fatty acids could be easily accomplished. Finally, the results of cHPLC-NMR, CEC-NMR and pCEC-NMR coupling experiments were compared.Dedicated to Professor Günter Häfelinger on the occasion of his 65th birthday     

Explorative data analysis of two-dimensional electrophoresis gels

Methods for classification of two-dimensional (2-DE) electrophoresis gels based on multivariate data analysis are demonstrated. Two-dimensional gels of ten wheat varieties are analyzed and it is demonstrated how to classify the wheat varieties in two qualities and a method for initial screening of gels is presented. First, an approach is demonstrated in which no prior knowledge of the separated proteins is used. Alignment of the gels followed by a simple transformation of data makes it possible to analyze the gels in an automated explorative manner by principal component analysis, to determine if the gels should be further analyzed. A more detailed approach is done by analyzing spot volume lists by principal components analysis and partial least square regression. The use of spot volume data offers a mean to investigate the spot pattern and link the classified protein patterns to distinct spots on the gels for further investigation. The explorative approach in analysis of 2-D gels makes it possible, in a fast and convenient way, to screen many gels in order to determine the protein patterns that form clusters and could be selected for further examination.     

Absolute Configuration of 3-Substituted 1-Azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes

The l-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-3-exo-ol ( 2 ) was resolved by fractional crystallisation of its hydrogen tartrate salts. The enantiomers (+)- and (?)- 2 were oxidised to the ketones (?)- 4 and (+)- 4 , respectively (Scheme). CD spectroscopy suggested that (?)- 4 possesses the (1R,4S)-configuration. This absolute configuration was confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction of the derivative (+)-(1R,4R)-3-(1,3-dithian-2-ylidene)-1-azabicyclo [2.2.1]-heptane ((+)- 5 ).     

Zur Kenntnis des Faktors F430 aus methanogenen Bakterien: Struktur des proteinfreien Faktors

Factor F430 from Methanogenic Bacteria: Structure of the Protein-free Factor Factor F430, the porphinoid nickel-containing coenzyme of the methylcoenzyme-M reductase of metanogenic bacteria is shown to be the 3³,8³,12²,13³,18²-pentaacid derivative of the pentamethylester F430M, the structure of which had been determined previously (see structural formulae 1 and 2 ). The structure assignment rests on chromatographic, UV/VIS-, CD-, IR-, and ¹³C-NMR-spectroscopic as well as FAB-mass spectral comparision of F430 with F430M and the pentaacid prepared by acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of F430M. In the cells of Methanobacterium thermoautotrophicum, factor F430 is present in a ‘bound’ and also, depending on the growth conditions, in ‘free’ form, the latter being defined as the part of total F430 that can be extracted from the cells under extremely mild conditions (80% EtOH at 0–4°). From the (protein)-‘bound’ form, F430 is extracted by subsequently treating the cells at 0–4° with 80% EtOH containing (e.g.), 2m LiCi. From both sources, the extracted factor is the same pentaacid, and there is no indication for the existence of a protein-free F430 species that would contain additional (covalently bound) structural elements.     

On the mechanism of the copper-catalyzed cyclopropanation reaction

The selectivity-determining step in enantioselective copper-catalyzed cyclopropanation with diazo compounds has been studied by experimental and computational methods. The addition of the very reactive metallacarbene intermediate in an early transition state to the substrate alkene is concerted but strongly asynchronous, with substantial cationic character on one alkene carbon in the neighborhood of the transition state. Evidence from isotope effects and Hammett studies supports the nature of the transition state. Formation of a metallacyclobutane intermediate by a [2+2] addition is kinetically disfavored. Ligand-substrate interactions influencing the enantio- and diastereoselectivity have been identified, and the preferred orientation of the alkene substrate during the addition is suggested.     

Über die Umsetzung von 6-Chlor-4-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-2,2-dioxid mit 1,4-Dijodbutan

Zusammenfassung Bei der Umsetzung des Dinatriumsalzes von 6-Chlor-4-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-2,2-dioxid (1) mit 1,4-Dijodbutan inDMF wurde das erwartete 1,3-Butano-derivat nich erhalten.1 wurde einerseits zu 6-Chlor-4-phenyl-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-2,2-dioxid (4) dehydriert, andrerseits traten je nach Herstellungsweise des Dinatriumsalzes Methylierungsreaktionen ein bzw. es entstanden 6-Chlor-1-(4-jodbutyl)-4-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-2,2-dioxid (7) und 6,6-Dichlor-4,4-diphenyl-3,3,4,4-tetrahydro-3,3-tetramethylenbis(1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin)-2,2,2,2-tetroxid (8).

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Reaction of 6-chloro-4-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazine-2,2-dioxide with 1,4-Diiodobutane. (Cyclic and bicyclic sulfamides III)

On reaction of the disodium salt of 6-chloro-4-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazine-2,2-dioxide (1) with 1,4-diiodobutane inDMF the expected 1,3-butano derivative was not obtained. On the one hand1 was dehydrogenated to give 6-chloro-4-phenyl-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazine-2,2-dioxide (4), on the other hand according to the method of preparation of the disodium salt either methylation reactions occured or 6-chloro-1-(4-iodobutyl)-4-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazine-2,2-dioxide (7) and 6,6-dichloro-4,4-diphenyl-3,3,4,4-tetrahydro-3,3-tetramethylenebis(1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazine)-2,2,2,2-tetroxide (8) were formed.

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Herrn Prof. Dr.H. Nowotny gewidmet.     

Über 1H-2,1,5-Benzothiadiazocine, 3. Mitt.

Zusammenfassung Beim Einwirken von Perbenzoesäure auf 6-Phenyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-2,1,5-benzothiadiazocin-2,2-dioxide erhält man die 5-Oxide, die sich durch Bestrahlen mit UV-Licht in die entsprechenden Oxazirino[2,3-e][2,1,5]benzothiadiazocine umwandeln lassen.

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The reaction of perbenzoic acid with 6-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-2,1,5-benzothiadiazocine-2,2-dioxides leads to the corresponding 5-oxides, which in turn can be converted to oxazirino-[2,3-e][2,1,5]benzothiadiazocines by uv-irradiation.

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1. Mitt. dieser Reihe:O. Hromatka, D. Binder undM. Knollmüller, Mh. Chem.99, 1062; 2. Mitt.:O. Hromatka, M. Knollmüller, D. Binder, H. Deschler undG. Schöllnhammer, Mh. Chem.99, 1111 (1968).