Direct Synthesis of Disubstituted 3-Isoquinolinone Derivatives through the Construction of C−N,C=O,and C(sp2)−C(sp3) Bonds under Transition-Metal-Free Conditions

The efficient three-component cascade coupling reaction of 3-haloisoquinolines, haloalkanes, and sp³-carbon nucleophiles (acetophenone or nitromethane) led to a series of structurally novel 1,2-disubstituted-3-isoquinolinones through the formation of C(sp³)−C(sp²), C−N, and C=O bonds. The NaOAc-promoted reaction described in this work is simple to operate, environment friendly, and highly selective.     

Chiral Ammonium Betaine‐Catalyzed Highly Stereoselective Aza‐Henry Reaction of α‐Aryl Nitromethanes with Aromatic N‐Boc Imines

A highly stereoselective aza‐Henry reaction of α‐aryl nitromethanes with aromatic N‐Boc imines was established by using C₁‐symmetric chiral ammonium betaine as a bifunctional organic base catalyst. Various substituted aryl groups for both imines and nitromethanes were tolerated in the reaction, and a series of precursors for the synthesis of unsymmetrical anti‐1,2‐diaryl ethylenediamines was provided.     

NIS-promoted multicomponent reaction of 2-aminopyridines with aldehydes and nitromethane for the synthesis of 3-nitroimidazo[1.2-a]pyridines

An efficient synthesis of 3-nitroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines has been developed via N-iodosuccinimide (NIS)-mediated multicomponents reaction of 2-aminopyridines, aldehydes, and nitromethane under metal-free conditions. This protocol has many advantages such as broad substituent scope, mild and eco-friendly conditions, high step economy, and good yields.     

Computational determination of effects of electric fields upon “trigger linkages” of prototypical energetic molecules

For five prototypical energetic molecules (nitrobenzene, methyl azide, methyl nitrate, nitromethane, and dimethylnitramine), we examine computationally the effects of external electric fields upon their “trigger linkage” bonds, the breaking of which is believed to play a key role in detonation initiation. The bonds are, respectively, C? NO₂, N? N₂, O? NO₂, C? NO₂, and N? NO₂. The calculations are at the B3PW91/6–31G** level. We find that fields along these bonds that reinforce the molecules' intrinsic polarities also lower their energies and increase the bonds' stretching vibration frequencies. This suggests a strengthening of the bonds. Fields in the opposite direction do the reverse. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2009     

[bmim]OH-promoted one-pot,three-component synthesis of β-nitro sulfides in water

A task-specific ionic liquid, [bmim]OH, has been found to be a highly efficient catalyst for one-pot, three-component coupling of aryl aldehydes, nitromethane, and thiols for the synthesis of β-nitro sulfides in water. The main advantages of the present protocol include the use of inexpensive simple substrates and an ionic liquid as a basic catalyst.     

Entropy of transfer of n-nitroalkanes from n-octane to water at 25°C

Entropy of transfer of nitromethane, nitroethane, 1-nitrobutane, 1-nitropentane, and 1-nitrohexane from n-octane to water at 25°C is calculated using an electrostatic model. The calculations indicate that the electrostatic transfer entropy depends primarily on the dipole moment and the size of the-C–NO₂ group, showing a trend which is similar to that previously found for the transfer free energy of the same process.     

On the heat of formation of nitromethane

Two experimental values (?19.3 ± 0.3 and ?17.8 ± 0.1 kcal/mol) for the gas phase heat of formation (δ_fH) (298k) of nitromethane have been reported. Although these values differ by only 1.5 kcal/mol, substantially greater differences in theoretical and experimental results occur when these differing values are used to calculate thermodynamic properties. This is especially evident when these two values for the δ_fH of nitromethane are used to calculate thermodynamic properties of polynitro compounds. For example, when density functional theory (DFT) is coupled with the use of isodesmic reactions, the Δ_fH of octanitrocubane is calculated to be 160.6 or 172.6 kcal/mol, depending on which value is used. It should also be appreciated that several computational theories depend upon having access to reliable experimental data for testing and development. We have examined this discrepancy using several computational models and several levels of theory. Our results coupled with a comprehensive review of the literature support the lower (?19.3 ± 0.3 kcal/mol) experimental value. This is problematic because the higher value (?17.8 ± 0.1 kcal/mol) has been used in the development and/or testing of several semiempirical quantum mechanical models as well as ab initio Gaussian theory (G2 and G3). Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

液态硝基甲烷热分解行为及压力效应的第一性原理研究

采用基于密度泛函理论的第一性原理分子动力学方法对液态硝基甲烷的热分解行为进行了模拟,结合各产物布居数随时间的演化,讨论了热分解初期可能发生的3种反应,即分子内/分子间的质子迁移反应和C—N键的断裂.在长时间（30 ps）的模拟过程中,H₂O是主要产物.研究了液态硝基甲烷在不同密度（压力）条件下热分解的动力学行为.发现不同密度（压力）条件下液态硝基甲烷热分解呈现明显不同的变化趋势,并给出了解释. 关键词： 硝基甲烷 分子动力学 热分解 压力效应     

Evaluation of single-ion conductances in nonaqueous solvents at 25°C by the use of tetrabutylammonium tetrabutylboride as a reference electrolyte

Precise conductances for tetrabutylammonium tetrabutylboride (Bu₄NBBu₄) at 25°C have been measured in a number of nonaqueous solvents, and the data have been analyzed by the 1957 Fuoss-Onsager conductance equation. Limiting ion conductances for the Bu₄N⁺ ion at infinite dilution ₀(Bu ₄ N ⁺) in various solvents have been evaluated by dividing ₀ values of the salt into two equal parts. The ₀(Bu ₄ N ⁺) values so obtained are in fairly good agreement (within±0.1–3.5%) with the corresponding values determined from direct transference number measurements in these solvents.     

甲醇重整反应中Pt/γ-Al2O3催化剂纳米Pt粒径与催化性能关系研究

利用硝基甲烷还原法在室温条件下得到了纳米Pt粒径可控的担载Pt/γ-Al₂O₃催化剂, 并利用甲醇重整反应为反应探针考察了Pt粒径与催化反应性能之间的关系, 发现催化反应的性能与担载贵金属颗粒粒径之间存在明显的相关性. 通过透射电镜(TEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)、程序升温还原(TPR)等测试手段对催化剂进行表征, 发现钠米Pt的粒径大小不但影响甲醇重整反应的活性, 同时也影响反应的选择性, 即催化剂的催化性能与担载贵金属粒径之间存在明显的尺度效应.