X-ray crystal structure and1H-NMR chiral shift reagent study of a crown trimer

3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzyl alcohol was cyclooligomerized with a bentonite clay used as a catalyst. Results of the crystal structure analysis of the racemic (±) nonamethoxy[1,1,1]orthocyclophane trimer, C₃₀H₃₆O₉, are described. The structure was determined by X-ray diffraction at 293 K and shown to belong to the triclinic space group P . The compound possesses a distorted crown conformation with unusual C–H...O intermolecular interactions, and with a crystal packing not observed before in other related derivatives. The racemic mixture was also discriminated in its two enantiomeric isomers, using proton NMR and Eu(III) as a chiral shift reagent.     

Crystal and molecular structure of 4-(3-indolyl)butyric acid-picric acid 2/2 π complex

The title compound, IBA-PIC, is 2C₁₂H₁₃NO₂·2C₆H₃N₃O₇, triclinic,P¯1,a=7.137(1),b=15.355(4),c=18.282(5) Å,=79.72(2),=79.85(2), =76.87(2)°. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined by least-squares techniques to anR factor of 0.068 for 3395 observed reflections. The IBA-PIC complex occurs as two independent molecules with different conformations. The crystallographic evidence for a prominent overlapping between the phenyl and indole rings corroborates earlier conclusions from UV spectroscopy. Molecules of both IBA and picric acid lie approximately parallel to (100) in layers and -bonding interactions across the 3.55 Å spacing. The angles between the indole ring and carboxyl-group planes are 82.9 and 86.9° for the A and B molecules, respectively.     

Quasi-Complete Solvation of C-Phenylcalix[4]resorcinarene in the Crystalline State. Single Crystal X-ray Diffraction Study

The crystal structure of C-phenylcalix[4]resorcinarene in a very solvated environment (DMSO) has been determined. The asymmetric unit contains nine molecules of DMSO and one molecule of water for each molecule of the resorcinarene. The C-phenylcalix[4]resorcinarene adopts an approximate C2_v symmetry (boat conformation, also known as flattened-cone conformation) in which two opposite resorcinol rings are almost parallel, while the other two are nearly coplanar.4,6,10,12,16,18,22,24-Octahydroxy-2,8,14,20-tetraphenyl-calix(4) arene.Supplementary data related to this article are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. 82308 (3 pages).     

Specific synthesis of 1,2- and 1,3-dialkylidenecycloheptanes by [3+2+2] cyclization of alkenyl Fischer carbene complexes and allenes

The 1,2- and 1,3-dialkylidenecycloheptane rings are specifically assembled from chromium alkenyl Fischer carbene complexes and allenes via [3+2+2] cyclization reactions. The former cycloadducts are obtained when the cyclization is performed in the presence of 1 equiv of [Ni(cod)2], while the [Rh(cod)Cl]2-catalyzed cyclization leads to the latter cycloadducts.     

Characterization and Crystal Structure of a Robust Cyclohexanone Monooxygenase

Cyclohexanone monooxygenase (CHMO) is a promising biocatalyst for industrial reactions owing to its broad substrate spectrum and excellent regio‐, chemo‐, and enantioselectivity. However, the low stability of many Baeyer–Villiger monooxygenases is an obstacle for their exploitation in industry. Characterization and crystal structure determination of a robust CHMO from Thermocrispum municipale is reported. The enzyme efficiently converts a variety of aliphatic, aromatic, and cyclic ketones, as well as prochiral sulfides. A compact substrate‐binding cavity explains its preference for small rather than bulky substrates. Small‐scale conversions with either purified enzyme or whole cells demonstrated the remarkable properties of this newly discovered CHMO. The exceptional solvent tolerance and thermostability make the enzyme very attractive for biotechnology.     

Structural and conformational analysis of 1‐oxaspiro[2.5]octane and 1‐oxa‐2‐azaspiro[2.5]octane derivatives by 1H, 13C,and 15N NMR

A structural and conformational analysis of 1‐oxaspiro[2.5]octane and 1‐oxa‐2‐azaspiro[2.5]octane derivatives was performed using ¹H, ¹³ C, and ¹⁵ N NMR spectroscopy. The relative configuration and preferred conformations were determined by analyzing the homonuclear coupling constants and chemical shifts of the protons and carbon atoms in the aliphatic rings. These parameters directly reflected the steric and electronic effects of the substituent bonded to the aliphatic six‐membered ring or to C3 or N2. The parameters also were sensitive to the anisotropic positions of these atoms in the three‐atom ring. The preferred orientation of the exocyclic substituents directed the oxidative attack. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Preparation of Benzylidene Barbituric Acids Promoted by Infrared Irradiation in Absence of Solvent

Several benzaldehydes were condensed with barbituric acid under infrared irradiation, in absence of solvent, affording the corresponding 5-benzylidene barbituric acids.