Self-assembled chiral terpyridine ruthenium complexes

A rigid terpyridine ligand containing chiral alkyl chains has been synthesized, characterized and subsequently complexed with ruthenium(II) ions. The product was characterized by MALDI-TOF-MS, UV-vis and NMR. Circular dichroism showed the appearance of extended helical columnar aggregates.     

Synthese von cyclischen α-trimethylsilylketonen

Cyclic α-trimethylsilylketones $\text{10}$ are synthesized from cyclic vinyltrimethylsilanes via the epoxides $\text{8}$, and the alcohols $\text{9}$.     

Die Bildung von CoAl3Cl11 bei größeren Al2Cl6-Drücken

Formation of CoAl₃Cl₁₁ at higher Al₂Cl₆ Pressures The reaction of CoCl_2,f with Al₂Cl_6,g (≈ 3 atm) is investigated considering every component of the gas phase (Al₂Cl₆, AlCl₃, Al₃Cl₉, CoAlCl₅, CoAl₂Cl₈, CoAl₃Cl₁₁) and the deviation from the ideal behaviour. The conclusion is derived that at 600 K from CoCl_2,s and larger pressures of Al₂Cl₆ besides CoAl₂Cl₈ a small amount of CoAl₃Cl₁₁ is formed.     

Development of an automated sequential injection on-line solvent extraction-back extraction procedure as demonstrated for the determination of cadmium with detection by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry

An automated sequential injection (SI) on-line solvent extraction-back extraction separation/preconcentration procedure is described. Demonstrated for the assay of cadmium by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS), the analyte is initially complexed with ammonium pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate (APDC) in citrate buffer and the chelate is extracted into isobutyl methyl ketone (IBMK), which is separated from the aqueous phase by means of a newly designed dual-conical gravitational phase separator. A metered amount of the organic eluate is aspirated and stored in the PTFE holding coil (HC) of the SI-system. Afterwards, it is dispensed and mixed with an aqueous back extractant of dilute nitric acid containing Hg(II) ions as stripping agent, thereby facilitating a rapid metal-exchange reaction with the APDC ligand and transfer of the Cd into the aqueous phase. The aqueous phase is separated in a second dual-conical gravitational phase separator, and 30 μl of it is entrapped and metered in a sample loop (SL) and subsequently introduced via air segmentation into the graphite tube for analyte quantification. The ETAAS determination is performed in parallel with the separation/preconcentration process of the ensuing sample. An enrichment factor of 21.4, a detection limit of 2.7 ng l⁻¹, along with a sampling frequency of 13 h⁻¹ were obtained at a sample flow rate of 6.0 ml min⁻¹. The precision (R.S.D.) at the 0.4 μg l⁻¹ level was 1.8% as compared to 3.2% when quantifying the organic extractant directly. The applicability of the procedure is demonstrated for the determination of trace levels of cadmium in three certified reference materials.     

Ti7Cl16 und Ti7Br16 sowie weitere Untersuchungen mit Titanhalogeniden. Al2X6 als Komplexbildner

Ti₇Cl₁₆ and Ti₇Br₁₆ and Further Investigations with Titanium Halides. Al₂X₆ as a Complex Forming Agent TiCl_3,s can be transported with Al₂Cl₆ via TiAlCl_6,g in a temperature gradient. The equilibrium of this reaction was studied by mass spectroscopy. There is no indication of the existence of a TiAl₂Cl₉ molecule as assumed in the literature. β-TiBr₃ was prepared from the elements in the presence of the transporting agent Al₂Br_6,g. The transport of TiCl₂ with Al₂Cl_6,g involves, as an important step, the disproportionation which is favoured by the reaction of Ti with the glass wall. If the disproportionation is made impossible by addition of Ti the novel compound Ti₇Cl₁₆ is obtained. Independent of Ti₇Cl₁₆, a phase TiCl_{(2 + x)} with a broad range of homogeneity exists. The compound Ti₇Br₁₆, being isostructural with Ti₇Cl₁₆, was also prepared. Results of magnetic measurements and observations on the thermal decomposition of the compounds are reported.     

Highly crosslinked micron-range polymer microspheres by dispersion polymerization of divinylbenzene

Narrow disperse microparticles are formed by dispersion polymerization of commercial divinylbenzene in acetonitrile or ethanol solution in the presence of 2,2′-azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) initiator and polyvinylpyrrolidone stabilizer. The particles have average diameters between 1 and 9 μm depending on monomer concentration, solvent, and temperature. While the smaller particles are relatively smooth, surface texture increases with diameter to give popcorn shapes at 9 μm diameter. High crosslinker concentration is shown to be essential for particle formation. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Structure determination of Na3DySi6O15 and crystal chemistry of zektzerite related compounds

The crystal structure of Na₃DySi₆O₁₅ has been solved and refined to an R₁=2.97% (wR₂=8.25%) for 1311 independent reflections. The compound was found to crystallize within the orthorhombic system with the space group Cmca (Z=8) and the lattice parameters: a=14.590(7) Å, b=17.813(4) Å, c=10.519(2) Å, V=2734.0 Å³, D_cal=3.11 g/cm³. The structure of Na₃DySi₆O₁₅ is a filled variant of the zektzerite with S like corrugated double chains of [SiO₄] tetrahedral, connected via Na⁺ and Dy³⁺ cations and running parallel to c-axis. The three-dimensional network results from the packing of these chains along [100] by skewering them in rods represented by the tunnels delimited by the S shape of the silicate chains. One of the main peculiar features of the Na₃DySi₆O₁₅ structure is the location of Na⁺ in tetrahedral sites with rather short Na-O bond lengths (2×2.243 and 2×2.262 Å).     

Funktionalisierte Alkinkomplexe von Wolfram(VI). Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [WCl4(Et?Se?CC?Se?Et)(THF)] und [WCl4(Et?Te?CC?Te?Et)(THF)]

Functionalized Alkyne Complexes of Tungsten(VI). Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [WCl₄(Et? Se? C?C? Se? Et)(THF)] and [WCl₄(Et? Te? C?C? Te? Et)(THF)] The title compounds have been prepared by reactions of [WCl₄(SEt₂)₂] with the alkynes Et? X? C?C? X? Et (X = Se, Te) in CCl₄ solution and subsequent addition of tetrahydrofurane. Both complexes were characterized by crystal structure determinations. [WCl₄(Et? Se? C?C? Se? Et)(THF)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure determination with 2942 unique reflections, R = 0.038. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 934.2, b = 1639.5, c = 1189.5 pm, β = 96.497°. [WCl₄(Et? Te? C?C? Te? Et)(THF)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure determination with 4097 unique reflections, R = 0.067, Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 899.2, b = 1691.9, c = 1213.3 pm, β = 96.82°. The complexes have monomeric molecular structures with the oxygen atom of the THF molecules in trans-position to the side-on bound alkyne ligands.     

Gasförmige Acetate

Gaseous Acetates Thermoanalytical and mass-spectrometrical observations are undertaken with some acetates and oxiacetates. The volatilization of copper(I) acetate takes place like that of the silver acetate as M₂Ac₂⁺ (besides the deposition of Ag). On the volatilization of the anhydrous compounds Cu₂Ac₄, Cr₂Ac₄, Rh₂Ac₄, and Mo₂Ac₄ in the vacuum of a mass spectrometer is observed that Cu₂Ac₄ vaporizes dissociative as Cu₂Ac₂⁺ (+ 2 “Ac”), while the other compounds vaporize as M₂Ac₄⁺ and simultaneously is formed an oxidic (e.g. Cr₂O₄) or metallic residue. PdAc₂ vaporizes in the mass spectrometer as a trimeric molecule Pd₃Ac₆. M₄OAc₆, which is formed from the dihydrates, vaporizes in a mass spectrometer with M ? Co, Mn as M₄OAc₆⁺. Other complexes of the same type appear as Be₄OAc₅⁺, Mg₄OAc₅⁺, and Zn₄OAc₅⁺.     

New amides fromSpilanthes oleracea

In addition to the well known affinin [=spilanthol, (2E,6Z,8E)-deca-2,6,8-trienoic acid isobutylamide (1)], the corresponding 2-methyl-butylamide (2), and two new acetylenic alkamides were isolated fromSpilanthes oleracea L. by reversed phase medium pressure chromatography: (Z)-non-2-en-6,8-diynoic acid isobutylamide (3) and (Z)-dec-2-en-6,8-diynoic acid isobutylamide (4). The structures and their stereochemistries were elucidated by¹H-NMR,¹³C-NMR (2 and3), MS, UV, IR, and CD (2). The chemotaxonomic significance of the distribution of alkamides within theCompositae tribeHeliantheae is briefly discussed.

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Neue Amide ausSpilanthes oleracea (Kurze Mitteilung)

Zusammenfassung AusSpilanthes oleracea wurden neben dem seit langem bekannten Affinin [=Spilanthol, (2E,6Z,8E)-Deca-2,6,8-triensäureisobutylamid (1)] durch Umkehrphasen-Mitteldruckchromatographie das entsprechende 2-Methylbutylamid (2) und zwei neue acetylenische Alkamide isoliert: (Z)-Non-2-en-6,8-diinsäure-isobutylamid (3) und (Z)-Dec-2-en-6,8-diinsäure-isobutylamid (4). Die Strukturen und deren Stereochemie wurden mittels¹H-NMR,¹³C-NMR (2 und3), MS, UV, IR und CD (2) aufgeklärt. Die chemotaxonomische Bedeutung der Verbreitung von Alkamiden innerhalb der Compositen-TribusHeliantheae wird kurz diskutiert.