An improved synthesis of isonitrosoacetanilides

A novel two-step synthesis of isonitrosoacetanilides [2-(hydroxyimino)-N-phenylacetamides] has been developed, involving the initial acylation of aniline derivatives with 2,2-diacetoxyacetyl chloride, followed by reaction with hydroxylamine hydrochloride. The method works equally well with a variety of different aniline derivatives, including those with poor aqueous solubility and those containing electron rich ortho-substituents, neither of which react well under traditional conditions.     

Structures de deux β-énaminoesters cycliques: l'α-(tétrahydropyrrolidinylidéne-2) acétate d'éthyle et l'α-(hexahydroazepinylidéne-2) acétate d'éthyle

The structure of ethyl α-(tetrahydro-2-pyrrolidinylidene) and α-(hexahydro-2-azepinylidene) acetates has been determined from the X-ray crystallographic analysis. The results show that, in a solid state, these compounds exist as β-enaminoesters which have a Z configuration. They also show the presence of intra and intermolecular hydrogen bonding.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of [(η3-C3H5)(CO)2Mo(μ-S2CPCy3)-Mo(η3-CH2CMeCH2)(CO)2]

A novel dimolybdenum complex [(³-C₃H₅)(CO)₂Mo(-S₂CPCy₃)Mo(³-CH₂CMeCH₂)(CO)₂], obtained by reacting the [(CO)₂(³-C₃H₅)Mo(-S₂CPCy₃)Mo(CO)₃]^– anion with an excess of ClCH₂CMe=CH₂, has been characterized by i.r., ³¹P{¹H}, ¹H- and ¹³C-n.m.r. spectroscopy and by elemental analysis. The crystal structure of the complex, determined by X-ray diffraction, shows a definite preference for the central carbon of the S₂CPCy₃ bridge to bind to the Mo(2) atom coordinated by ³-2-methylallyl, rather than the Mo(1) atom attached to unsubstituted ³-allyl ligand.     

Reconstruction of the free energy in the metastable region using the path ensemble

By quenching into the metastable region of the three-dimensional Ising model, we investigate the paths that the magnetization (energy) takes as a function of time. We accumulate the magnetization (energy) paths into time-dependent distributions from which we reconstruct the free energy as a function of the magnetic field, temperature, and system size. From the reconstructed free energy, we obtain the free-energy barrier that is associated with the transition from a metastable state to the stable equilibrium state. Although mean-field theory predicts a sharp transition between the metastable and the unstable region where the free-energy barrier is zero, the results for the nearest-neighbor Ising model show that the free-energy barrier does not go to zero.     

Calcul de constantes de couplage nucléaires spin-spin par la méthode des orbitales moléculaires à l'aide de fonctions d'onde non-empiriques

Résumé Un calcul complet de constantes de couplage nucléaires J _HH, J _XH et J _XX (X = C, N, P) a été fait pour une série de molécules organiques dont les fonctions LCAO SCF MO exactes sont connues. L'influence de la charge nucléaire efficace des orbitales atomiques de base a été étudiée dans le cas particulier du méthane et de l'éthane. La décomposition des constantes de couplage en éléments de symétrie est employée pour la comparaison des résultats théoriques et expérimentaux.

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Numerical calculations of spin-spin coupling constants with exact LCAO SCF MO functions

Complete calculations of nuclear spin-spin coupling constants J _HH, J _XH and J _XX (X = C, N, P) have been carried out for some organic molecules the exact LCAO SCF MO functions of which are known. The results obtained using atomic basis sets with different orbital exponents are discussed in the case of methane and ethane. Theoretical values are compared to experimental data in terms of components arising from the symmetry analysis of actual coupling constants.

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Zusammenfassung VollstÄndige Berechnungen der Spin-Spin-Kopplungskonstanten J _HH, J _XH und J _XX (X = C, N, P) werden für einige organische Moleküle durchgeführt, deren genaue LCAO-SCF-MO-Funktionen bekannt sind. Der Einflu\ der effektiven Kernladungszahlen der Basisfunktionen wurde im Falle von Methan und Äthan untersucht. Die theoretischen und experimentellen Werte werden nach ihrer Zerlegung in Symmetriekomponenten miteinander verglichen.

     

Etude par RMN de la relaxation spin réseau d'un syst`eme AB de noyaux en interconversion lente

Nuclear Overhauser effects allow us to determine all transition probabilities in a two-spin AB system, using a triple resonance apparatus we have constructed. Theoretical and experimental studies of the relaxation in the special case where the nuclei belong to a molecule interconverting slowly between two different conformations have been made, and the exchange ratio has been deduced.     

Caracte´risation ete´tude structurale du bichromate mixte AgKCr2O7

The crystal structure of AgKCr₂O₇ has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The structure is orthorhombic, space groupPnam, with cell constantsa = 15.175(7),b = 7.414(4), andc = 6.014(2)A? forZ = 4. The structure was refined to a finalR of 0.072 for 934 reflections. The configuration of the dichromate ion, pseudo-C_2v, is similar to that found in most other dichromate structures. The potassium ion is surrounded by eight oxygen atoms and the silver ion has a square planar coordination.     

Research topics at Thales Research and Technology: Small pixels and third generation applications

Recent results obtained on building blocks for future third generation infrared focal plane arrays (FPAs) are presented. Our approach concerning the FPA performance assessment and small pixels modelling is exposed. We also demonstrate the ability of the quantum well infrared photodetector technology to answer the needs for compact (20 μm pitch) polarimetric FPAs. Finally, we present our first results on mid-wave infrared detectors at wavelengths below 4.2 μm.