Hofmann rearrangement of primary carboxamides and cyclic imides using DCDMH and application to the synthesis of gabapentin and its potential peptide prodrugs

Two protocols for the efficient transformation of aromatic as well as aliphatic primary carboxamides to the corresponding carbamates and aromatic as well as aliphatic cyclic imides to the corresponding anthranilic acid derivatives & amino acid derivatives, respectively, are described. We also developed a novel methodology to the multigram scale synthesis of gabapentin and (S)-pregabalin. The gabapentin methyl carbamate was converted to novel potential peptide prodrugs of gabapentin.     

N‐bromo‐hydantoin grafted polystyrene beads: Synthesis and nano‐micro beads characteristics for achieving controlled release of active oxidative bromine and extended microbial inactivation efficiency

N‐bromo‐hydantoin and N‐bromo‐5,5′‐dimethylhydantoin conjugated polystyrene beads were synthesized from chloromethyl polystyrene beads which differ in their particles size, crosslinking, nano‐micro porosity, and tunnels size on the surface, in order to study the effect of these parameters on oxidative halogen release and resultant activity, for water purification applications. The synthesized beads were characterized using elemental analysis, FT‐IR, solid state ¹³C‐NMR, and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The conjugation yield and kinetics in different solvents and bromine loading capacity were studied. The N‐bromoamine polystyrene beads were tested for water decontamination according to NSF 231 protocol. The release of active bromine was analyzed by spectrophotometer using a DPD‐1 kit and also studied the antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli and MS2 phages. Bead's nano‐micro characteristics were found critical for oxidative halogen release control: rate stabilization and modulation, extension and also influences antimicrobial activity. The synthesized beads exhibited extended and stable release of bromine, 6 and 4 log reduction for E. coli and MS2, respectively for 250 L of passing contaminated water. Thus, N‐halamine hydantoins conjugated polystyrenes, chemically or kinetically release modified should have applications as disinfectants in water purification systems as well as medical field. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2016 , 54, 596–610     

3D Metal–Organic Frameworks Based on Co(II) and Bithiophendicarboxylate: Synthesis,Crystal Structures,Gas Adsorption,and Magnetic Properties

Three new 3D metal-organic porous frameworks based on Co(II) and 2,2′-bithiophen-5,5′-dicarboxylate (btdc²⁻) [Co₃(btdc)₃(bpy)₂]·4DMF, 1; [Co₃(btdc)₃(pz)(dmf)₂]·4DMF·1.5H₂O, 2; [Co₃(btdc)₃(dmf)₄]∙2DMF∙2H₂O, 3 (bpy = 2,2′-bipyridyl, pz = pyrazine, dmf = N,N-dimethylformamide) were synthesized and structurally characterized. All compounds share the same trinuclear carboxylate building units {Co₃(RCOO)₆}, connected either by btdc^2– ligands (1, 3) or by both btdc^2– and pz bridging ligands (2). The permanent porosity of 1 was confirmed by N₂, O₂, CO, CO₂, CH₄ adsorption measurements at various temperatures (77 K, 273 K, 298 K), resulted in BET surface area 667 m²⋅g⁻¹ and promising gas separation performance with selectivity factors up to 35.7 for CO₂/N₂, 45.4 for CO₂/O₂, 20.8 for CO₂/CO, and 4.8 for CO₂/CH₄. The molar magnetic susceptibilities χ_p(T) were measured for 1 and 2 in the temperature range 1.77–330 K at magnetic fields up to 10 kOe. The room-temperature values of the effective magnetic moments for compounds 1 and 2 are μ_eff (300 K) ≈ 4.93 μ_B. The obtained results confirm the mainly paramagnetic nature of both compounds with some antiferromagnetic interactions at low-temperatures T < 20 K in 2 between the Co(II) cations separated by short pz linkers. Similar conclusions were also derived from the field-depending magnetization data of 1 and 2.     

1，1''-二羟基-5，5''-联四唑的镧系金属配合物的合成、表征及热行为

以1,1′-二羟基-5,5′-联四唑(H_2BTO)为配体,镧系金属离子作为金属中心,采用溶剂热法制备了5种金属配合物:[La_2(BTO)_3(H_2O)_8]·2H_2O (1)、[Ce_2(BTO)_3(H_2O)_8]·2H_2O (2)、[Pr_2(BTO)_3(H_2O)_8]·2H_2O (3)、[Sm_2(BTO)_3(H_2O)_8]·2H_2O (4)和[Nd_2(BTO)_3(DMF)_4]·6H_2O (5)。通过单晶X射线衍射和元素分析对5种配合物的结构进行了表征。结果表明,5种配合物均属于单斜晶系,P2_1/n空间群。利用差示扫描量热法研究了配合物1～4的热稳定性,采用Kissinger法和Ozawa法分别计算了其热分解动力学参数。     

Molecularly engineered graphene surfaces for sensing applications: A review

Graphene is scientifically and commercially important because of its unique molecular structure which is monoatomic in thickness, rigorously two-dimensional and highly conjugated. Consequently, graphene exhibits exceptional electrical, optical, thermal and mechanical properties. Herein, we critically discuss the surface modification of graphene, the specific advantages that graphene-based materials can provide over other materials in sensor research and their related chemical and electrochemical properties. Furthermore, we describe the latest developments in the use of these materials for sensing technology, including chemical sensors and biosensors and their applications in security, environmental safety and diseases detection and diagnosis.     

A simple,mild, and efficient method for the preparation of α,α-dichloroketones with DCDMH catalyzed by ammonium chloride

New process that can selectively prepare α,α-dichloro ketones from various ketones with 1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DCDMH) using ammonium chloride as a catalyst is reported. The effects of ammonium salts, solvents, DCDMH, and reaction temperature were investigated. Under the optimal condition, most of α,α-dichlorinated products were selectively obtained in 86–98% yield.     

1,3-Dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin(DBH)/kaolin:An efficient reagent system for the synthesis of 14-aryl-14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes under solvent-free conditions

1,3-Dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin,has been used as an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of 14-aryl-14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes in the presence of kaolin.All reactions are performed in the absence of solvent in relatively short reaction times in good to high yields.     

Pb(II) and Mn(II) Coordination Compounds Involving 5,5′‐(1,4‐Phenylene)bis(1H‐tetrazole):Synthesis,Characterization, and Effect on Thermal Decomposition of Ammonium Perchlorate

Two coordination compounds [Pb₄(BDT)₃(OH)₂(H₂O)₄]·H₂O ( 1 ) and [Mn(H₂O)₆]·(HBDT)₂·2H₂O ( 2 ) [H₂BDT?5,5′‐(1,4‐phenylene)bis(1H‐tetrazole)] had been hydrothermally synthesized. 1 and 2 had been characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, IR, elemental and thermal analyses. Structural analysis reveals that 1 exhibits 2D layer structure extended through BDT with two different coordination modes rings in transverse and vertical. 2 consists of [Mn(H₂O)₆]²⁺, free HBDT and water. In addition, 1 and 2 were explored as luminescent materials and additives to promote the thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate by differential scanning calorimetry.     

Intrinsic Peroxidase‐like Activity of Porous CuO Micro‐/nanostructures with Clean Surface

Porous CuO micro‐/nanostructures with clean surface, prepared through Cu₂(OH)₂CO₃ precursor followed by calcination in air, were proven to be an effective peroxidase mimic. They can quickly catalyze oxidation of the peroxidase substrate 3,3′,5,5′‐tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) in the presence of H₂O₂, producing a blue color. The obtained porous CuO micro‐/nanostructure have potential application in wastewater treatment. The apparent steady‐state kinetic parameter was studied with TMB as the substrate. In addition, the potential application of the porous CuO in wastewater treatment was demonstrated with phenol‐containing water as an example. Such investigation not only confirms the intrinsic peroxidase‐like activity of micro‐/nanostructured CuO, but also suggests its potential application in wastewater treatment.     

基于3,3′,5,5′-(1,3-苯基)-联苯四羧酸构筑的两个配位聚合物的合成、晶体结构和荧光性质(英文)

以3,3′,5,5′-(1,3-苯基)-联苯四羧酸(H4btb)与1,10-菲咯啉(phen)为配体,分别与硝酸镉和硝酸锌在水热条件下反应合成2个一维[Cd(H2btb)(phen)]n(1)和二维{[Zn2(btb)(phen)]·1.5H2O}n(2)配位聚合物,并对其进行了元素分析、红外光谱、热重分析和X-射线单晶衍射测定。配合物1属于单斜晶系,空间群为C2/c,晶胞参数:a=2.82845(13)nm,b=1.08554(5)nm,c=1.81768(8)nm,β=96.4850(10)°,V=5.5453(4)nm3,Z=8,Dc=1.670Mg·m-3,F(000)=2800,R1=0.0339,wR2=0.0718[I2σ(I)],配体H4btb的2个羧基分别采取μ1-η1∶η1、μ2-η2∶η1配位模式连接镉原子形成一维带状结构。化合物2也属于单斜晶系,空间群为P21/c,晶胞参数:a=1.7471(3)nm,b=1.2511(2)nm,c=2.1870(3)nm,β=120.911(11)°,V=4.1014(11)nm3,Z=4,Dc=1.491Mg·m-3,F(000)=1876,R1=0.0673,wR2=0.1749[I2σ(I)],全部去质子的H4btb配体的4个羧基分别采取μ1-η1∶η0、μ1-η1∶η1、μ2-η1∶η1配位模式连接锌原子形成一维链,链间通过μ2-η1∶η1桥连羧基扩展为(3,5)-连接的二维(42·67·8)(42·6)网状结构。同时研究了2个配合物的荧光性质。