The mass spectra of alkyl phenyl tellurides

The mass spectra of several alkyl phenyl tellurides, C₆H₅TeR (R = CH₃, CD₃, C₂H₅, n-C₃H₇, i-C₃H₇ and n-C₄H₉) have been studied with special emphasis on the fragmentation patterns involving cleavage of the alkyl and aryl tellurium–carbon bonds. Each compound exhibited intense parent ions. The rearrangement ions [C₆H₆Te]⁺? and [C₆H₆]⁺? were found in the spectra of phenyl ethyl and higher tellurides. Two other rearrangement ions [HTe]⁺ and [C₇H₇]⁺ were observed in the spectrum of each compound. Examination of the mass spectrum of phenyl methyl-d₃ telluride demonstrated that the [HTe]⁺ ions derive hydrogen from the phenyl group.     

Kinetic studies in mass spectrometry–VII: Competing cleavage and rearrangement processes in molecular ion decomposition reactions

Apparently competing cleavage and rearrangement reactions in a series of molecular ions have been studied by ionization and appearance potential methods, and by determination of the electron energy dependence of both normal and metastable daughter ion peak intensities. The processes investigated were (i) [M ? CH₃] vs. [M ? CH₂O] in anisole; (ii) [M ? OC₆H₅] vs. [M ? CO] in phenyl ether; (iii) [M ? NO₂] vs. [M ? NO] in nitrobenzene; (iv) [M ? C₃H₇] vs. [M ? C₂H₄] in butyrophenone: (v) [M ? C₃H₇] vs. [M ? C₃H₆] in n-butylbenzene; (vi) [M ? CH₂OH] vs. [M ? CH₂O] in 2-phenylethanol; (vii) [M ? CH₃CO₂] vs. [M ? CH₂CO] in benzyl acetate; and (viii) [M ? C₄H₉O] vs. [M ? C₄H₇] in n-butylbenzoate. The results are interpreted in terms of k vs. E curves with very different frequency factors for the two reaction types. Appearance potentials of metastable ions for the rearrangement reactions have also been measured.     

Mass spectral studies on steroidal compounds—V: Rings B and A seco 5-keto compounds in the cholestane series

The mass spectra of several structurally related ring B seco 5-keto compounds (I to VII) have been examined. The mass spectra of I, II, III and IV are conspicuous by an intense peak at m/e112(C₇H₁₂O) and those of V (highest mass peak at [M ? CH₃COOH]), VI and VII by a prominent peak at m/e 100 (C₇H₁₀O), which apparently results from McLafferty rearrangement involving 5-keto function and an appropriate γ-hydrogen at C-8 and C-11. This rearrangement, leading to the aforementioned ions, is of diagnostic value in the characterisation of such compounds. The mass spectrum of VIII exhibits a prominent ion peak at m/e 332 (C₂₃H₄₀O) resulting from McLafferty rearrangement involving the 5-keto function and C2? H. This offers an excellent means of differentiating between the isomeric acids (III and VIII). The fragmentation pathways suggested are supported by accurate mass measurement of the salient fragment ions and in some cases by appropriate metastable peaks.     

Mass spectra of halogenated esters 5—Chloromethyl esters of aliphatic C2?C12 n-carboxylic acids and their monochlorinated derivatives

A study has been made of the mass spectral fragmentation upon electron impact of aliphatic C₂? C₁₂ chloromethyl esters and all their 66 monochlorinated derivatives. The fragmentation pathways of the parent chloromethyl esters were elucidated with the aid of the 1st FFR metastable ions. A McLafferty rearrangement gives the base peak in the C₆? C₁₁ parent esters and in almost all the 4-chloro and ω-chloro isomers. The subsequent loss of HCl gives a very characteristic peak of the chloromethyl esters and their (3-ω)-chloro derivatives at m/z 72, [C₃H₄O₂]⁺. The 2-chloro isomers have the corresponding chlorine-containing fragment ion at m/z 106/108. The mass spectra of 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- and ω-chloro isomers give the characteristic fragment ions, the mass spectra of the other isomers being very similar.     

Evidence for a double intramolecular trimethylsilyl rearrangement

A double trimethylsilyl rearrangement ion, m/z 287, C₆H₅S(OSi(CH₃)₃)₃, was observed in the isobutane chemical ionization mass spectrum of 3-trimethylsilyl-9-(2-trimethylsilylethylthio)-1-phenyl-3-phenylsulfonylnonane. The daughter mass spectrum of the protonated molecule produced the rearrangement ion, m/z 287, suggesting that the double trimethylsilyl rearrangement occurred intramolecularly.     

Evidence for the Amino–Claisen rearrangement occurring in the molecular ions of N-allylaniline

One of the most intense peaks in the mass spectrum of N-allylaniline is at m/z 106 (97%). High resolution analysis and collision-induced dissociation studies confirm that this peak contains mostly [C₇H₈N]⁺ ions having the anilinomethene structure, but also a small contribution is seen from [C₈H₁₀]⁺ ions which result from the loss of the elements of HCN from molecular ions, following an Amino–Claisen rearrangement. The occurrence of a thermal rearrangement in the sample molecules cannot, however, be completely ruled out. Studies on metastable molecular ions of N-allylaniline and collision-induced dissociation of the m/z 106 ions formed from these show that, in the case of molecular ions with energies closer to threshold, the rearrangement reaction competes much more effectively with the direct cleavage reaction.     

Low-energy,low-temperature mass spectra. 10—urethanes

The 12.1 eV, 75°C electron impact mass spectra of 24 urethanes, RNHCO₂C₂H₅ [R ? H, C₂H_{2n +1} (n = 1-8), CH₂?CHCH₂, Ph, PhCH₂ and PhCH₂CH₂], and seven symmetrically disubstituted urethanes R₂NCO₂C₂H₅ (R ? C_n H_{2n + 1} (n = 1?4)) are reported and discussed. All 31 spectra show appreciable molecular ion peaks. For n ?Cn H_{2n +1} NHCO₂C₂H₅, M^{+ ˙} usually is the most abundant ion in the spectrum. A peak at m/z 102 of comparable intensity also is present; this corresponds to formal cleavage of the bond connecting the α- and β-carbon atoms in the N-alkyl group, though it is unlikely that the daughter ion has the structure [CH₂?NHCO₂C₂H₅]⁺. In the RNHCO₂C₂H₅ series, branching at the α-carbon atom enhances the relative abundance of the ion arising by notional α-cleavage at the expense of that of M^{+ ˙}. Formal cleavage of the bond between β- and γ-carbon atoms occurs to some extent for [RNHCO₂C₂H₅]⁺˙ ions; this reaction provides information on the degree of branching at the β-carbon, especially if metastable molecular ions are considered. The higher n-C_nH_{2n +1}NHCO₂C₂H₅ (n = 5?8) urethanes exhibit two other significant ions in their mass spectra. First, there is a peak at [M ? C₂H₅]⁺. Secondly, a peak is present at m/z 90; the most plausible structure for this ion is [H₂N(HO)COC₂H₅]⁺, arising by double hydrogen transfer from the alkyl group and expulsion of a [C_nH_{2n ?1}]˙ radical. Ions originating from secondary decomposition of the primary ionic species are generally of only very low abundance in these spectra.     

Substituent effects in the mass spectra of diethyl phenyl phosphates

The mass spectra of diethyl phenyl phosphates show substituent effects with electron-donating groups favouring the molecular ion M⁺˙, and the [M? C₂H₄]⁺˙, [M – 2C₂H₄]⁺˙ and [XPhOH]⁺˙ ions. The [PO₃C₂H₆]⁺ (m/z 109) and [PO₃H₂]⁺ (m/z 81) ions are favoured by electron-withdrawing groups. Results suggest that the formation of the [XPhC₂H₃]⁺˙ ion involves rearrangement of C₂H₃ to the position ortho to the phosphate group. Ortho effects are also observed.     

Mass spectometry of aralkyl compounds with a functional group—VI1: Mass spectra of 1-phenylethyanol-1, 2-phenylethanol-1 and 1-phenylpropanol-2

Mass spectra of 1-phenylethanol-1 and its analogues, specifically deuterated in the aliphatic chain, suggest that the [M? CH₃]⁺ ion is represented partly by an α-hydroxybenzyl fragment. Moreover, the molecular ion loses successively—after scrambling of all hydrogen atoms, except those of CH₃? a hydrogen atom and C₆H₆, generation the CH₃CO⁺ ion. Diffuse peaks, found in the spectra of of 2-phenylethanol-1 and its analogues, specifically deuterated in the aliphatic chain and in the phenyl ring, show that the molecular ion loses C₂H₄O, possibly via a four-center mechanism, after an exchange of aromatic and hydroxylic hydrogens. Mass spectra of 1-phenylpropanol-2 and its analogues, specifically, deuterated in the aliphatic chain, demonstrate that in the molecular ion exclusively the hydroxyl hydrogen atom is transferred to one of the ortho-positions of the phenyl ring via a McLafferty rearrangement, generating the [M ? C₂H₄O]⁺ ion. Furtherore, an eight-membered ring structure is proposed for the [M ? CH₃]⁺ ion to explain the loss of H₂O and C₂H₂O from this ion after an extensive scrambling of hydrogen atoms.     

Darstellung und Reaktionen von Natriumtellurid,Na2Te – Kristallstruktur von [Na(CH3OH)3]2Te2

Preparation and Reactions of Sodium Telluride, Na₂Te – Crystal Structure of [Na(CH₃OH)₃]₂Te₂ Sodium telluride, Na₂Te 1 , is easily obtained by reaction of sodium with hexagonal tellurium in 1,2-dimethoxy-ethane in the presence of catalytic amounts of naphthalene. Upon exposure to oxygen 1 reacts with methanol forming [Na(CH₃OH)₃]₂Te₂ 2 , which crystal structure was determined. Compound 1 , prepared in situ, can be conveniently converted into dialkyl tellurides, R₂Te (R = C₂H₅, i-C₃H₇, CH₂ = CH? CH₂ 3 ).     

Collision‐induced dissociation mass spectra of glucosinolate anions

Collision‐induced dissociation (CID) mass spectra of differently substituted glucosinolates were investigated under negative‐ion mode. Data obtained from several glucosinolates and their isotopologues (³⁴S and ²H) revealed that many peaks observed are independent of the nature of the substituent group. For example, all investigated glucosinolate anions fragment to produce a product ion observed at m/z 195 for the thioglucose anion, which further dissociates via an ion/neutral complex to give two peaks at m/z 75 and 119. The other product ions observed at m/z 80, 96 and 97 are characteristic for the sulfate moiety. The peaks at m/z 259 and 275 have been attributed previously to glucose 1‐sulfate anion and 1‐thioglucose 2‐sulfate anion, respectively. However, based on our tandem mass spectrometric experiments, we propose that the peak at m/z 275 represents the glucose 1‐thiosulfate anion. In addition to the common peaks, the spectrum of phenyl glucosinolate (β‐D ‐Glucopyranose, 1‐thio‐, 1‐[N‐(sulfooxy)benzenecarboximidate] shows a substituent‐group‐specific peak at m/z 152 for C₆H₅‐C(?NOH)S^?, the CID spectrum of which was indistinguishable from that of the anion of synthetic benzothiohydroxamic acid. Similarly, the m/z 201 peak in the spectrum of phenyl glucosinolate was attributed to C₆H₅‐C(?S)OSO₂^?. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis,characterization, and solution properties of some new organotellurium compounds based on di(cyclohexylmethyl)telluride

A new series of organotellurium(IV) compounds based on di(cyclohexylmethyl)telluride ( 1 ) (i.e., (C₆H₁₁CH₂)₂TeX₂ and (C₆H₁₁CH₂)₂Te(R)X) was prepared by the reaction of compound 1 with halogens, N‐bromosuccinimide, and alkyl halides. Phenylation of (C₆H₁₁CH₂)₂TeX₂ with sodium tetraphenylborate gave di(cyclohexylmethyl)phenyltelluronium tetraphenylborate in good yield. Conductivity measurements in dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) showed a considerable ionic character of these compounds and they behave as 1:1 electrolytes. ¹H NMR studies in CDCl₃ solution indicated that telluronium salts employed in this study are unstable toward reductive elimination. Reaction of di(cyclohexylmethyl)telluride, (C₆H₁₁CH₂)₂Te(CH₃)I, and (C₆H₁₁CH₂)₂Te(PhCH₂)Br with HgX₂ (X = Cl or Br) afforded 1:1 complexes. All compounds were characterized by elemental analyses and spectroscopic data. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 18:93–99, 2007; Published online in Wiley InterScience ( www.interscience.wiley.com ). DOI 10.1002/hc.20240     

The mass spectral fragmentation of 2,2′-bis-trimethylsilylbenzhydrylethers. An indication for transannular hydrogen/deuterium rearrangements and transannular elimination reactions

The mass spectra of the methyl-, trideuteromethyl-, ethyl- and pentadeuteroethylethers of 2,2′-bis-trimethylsilylbenzhydrol are reported. The most significant ions arise from the [M – CH₃]⁺ ion, formed by loss of a methyl radical from one of the trimethylsilyl groups. After ring formation by interaction of the siliconium ion centre with an aromatic nucleus, the ion loses (CH₃)₃Si? OR (R = CH₃, C₂H₅, CD₃ and C₂D₅), giving ion m/e 223. The fragment (CH₃)₃Si? OCH₃ is also eliminated in the four ethers investigated from the ion [M – R]⁺. Attack of the siliconium ion. Indications are found for a transannular hydrogen/deuterium rearrangement and a transannular elimination reaction. The intensity of some peaks in the spectra are discussed in relation to group R.     

Massenspektren von sekundären Vinylcarbinolen

The mass spectra of secondary vinylcarbinols of the structure R? CH(OH)? CH?CH₂ show the same fragments as those of the isomeric ethylketones R? CO? C₂H₅. This is the result of a rearrangement of the molecular ions of the vinylcarbinols to molecular ions of the ethylketones before fragmentation occurs. Compounds of the two classes differ only slightly from one another in the intensity values.     

Structure and formation of gaseous [C4H5O]+ Ions. II–Ions of the type HCC?\documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$ \mathop {\rm C}\limits^{\rm + } $\end{document}(OH)(CH3)

Loss of an alkyl group X? from acetylenic alcohols HC?C? CX(OH)(CH₃) and gas phase protonation of HC?C? CO? CH₃ are both shown to yield stable HC?C? \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$ \mathop {\rm C}\limits^{\rm + } $\end{document}(OH)(CH₃) ions. Ions of this structure are unique among all other [C₄H₅O]⁺ isomers by having m/z 43 [C₂H₃O]⁺ as base peak in both the metastable ion and collisional activation spectra. It is concluded that the composite metastable peak for formation of m/z 43 corresponds to two distinct reaction profiles which lead to the same product ion, CH₃\documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$ \mathop {\rm C}\limits^{\rm + } $\end{document}?O, and neutral, HC?CH. It is further shown that the [C₄H₅O]⁺ ions from related alcohols (like HC?C? CH(OH)(CH₃)) which have an α-H atom available for isomerization into energy rich allenyl type molecular ions, consist of a second stable structure, H₂C?\documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$ \mathop {\rm C}\limits^{\rm + } $\end{document}? C(OH)?CH₂.     

Über Chalkogenolate. 127. Diester der Cyaniminodiameisensäure NC?N(CO?OR)2 mit R = CH3, C2H5 und C6H5. Thiolyse der Diester

On Chalcogenolates. 127. Diesters of Cyanimino Diformic Acid NC? N(CO? OR)₂, where R = CH₃, C₂H₅, and C₆H₅. Thiolysis of these Diesters The diesters NC? N(CO? OR)₂ have been prepared by reaction of the sodium salt of cyanamide with the corresponding chloroformic acid ester. The thiolysis of these esters yields H₂N? CS? NH? CO? OR. The compounds with R = CH₃, C₂H₅, and C₆H₅ have been characterized by means of diverse methods.     

Etude par spectrométrie de masse de l'ionisation de benzonitriles,de phénylacétonitriles et de N,N-diméthylanilines substitués

Molecular ionization potentials for series of compounds of the type X? C₆H₄? CN, X? C₆H₄CH₂? CN and X? C₆H₄? N(CH₃)₂ have been measured using the retarding potential difference technique (RPD. technique). The effect of the various substituents X is better correlated through the electrophilic Brown σ_p⁺ constants than through Hammett's σ_p values. No meta-para orientation effect is observed. For all the disubstituted phenyl compounds studied, the effect of the second substituent is affected by the electron-releasing power of the original substituent. Ionization potentials calculated by using the semi-empirical method of equivalent orbitals are in good agreement with the experimental values.     

Surface modification of ethylene‐co‐tetrafluoroethylene films by remote plasmas

The surface modifications of ethylene‐co‐tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) surfaces by six plasmas (direct H₂, Ar, and O₂ plasmas and remote H₂, Ar, and O₂ plasmas) were investigated with two questions in mind: (1) what plasma could effectively modify ETFE surfaces and (2) which of the CF₂? CF₂ and CH₂? CH₂ components in ETFE was selectively modified? The plasma exposure led to a weight loss from the ETFE surfaces and changes in the chemical composition on ETFE surfaces. The weight‐loss rate showed a strong dependence on what plasma was used for the modification. The remote H₂ plasma led to the lowest rate of weight loss in the six plasma exposures, and the direct O₂ plasma led to the highest rate of weight loss. During exposure to the plasmas, defluorination occurred, and two new C_1s components [? CH₂? CHF? CH₂? and ? CH₂? CH(O? R)? CF_x? , and ? CH₂? CHF? CF₂? , ? CH₂? C(O)? CF_x? , and ? CF_x? C(O)? O? ] were formed on the modified ETFE surfaces. Defluorination was strongly influenced by what plasma was used for the modification. The remote H₂ and Ar plasmas showed high defluorinations of 55 and 51%, respectively. The remote O₂ plasma showed a low defluorination of only 25%. Conclusively, the remote H₂ and Ar plasma exposure effectively modified ETFE surfaces. With the exposure of these surfaces to the remote H₂ plasma, the CF₂? CF₂ component was predominantly modified, rather than the CH₂? CH₂ component. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 40: 2871–2882, 2002     

1H-NMR-Spektroskopische Untersuchungen an isomeren Alkendiinen

¹H NMR spectra of several aliphatic and phenyl substituted alkenediynes have been obtained. Chemical shifts and coupling constants of these compounds are discussed in conjunction with some compounds described in the literature. Chemical shifts of the protons from isomeric alkenediynes R? C?C? C?C? CH?CH₂, R? CH?CH? C?C? C?CH and R? CH?CH? C?C? C?C? CH₃ (R = H, alkyl, C₆H₅, C₆H₄OCH₃-p) are well correlated with cis/trans-isomerism and electronic effects of substituents at the C?C bond. The coupling constants were found to be only slightly dependent on the substitution at the double bond. We could resolve couplings over a maximum of eight bonds in the alkenediyne system.     

The ortho effect in the mass spectra of ortho/para isomers of bisphenol a derivatives and related compounds

New examples of the ortho effect in bisphenol A derivatives including interaction of the hydrogen of the ortho-hydroxy group with the neighbouring aromatic ring have been observed. The characteristic ions [M ? PhOH]^+middot; (m/z = 134) and [M ? CH₃ ? PhOH]⁺ (m/z = 119) were shown to form through the hydrogen transfer from hydroxy and isopropyl groups, respectively. The spectra of cyclic derivatives having ortho-hydroxy functions show [M ? 43]⁺, [M ? C₈H₉O]⁺, m/z = 147, m/z = 135 and [M ? C₉H₁₀O]⁺ ions. The proposed mechanims of the corresponding transformations were supported by mass spectra of deuterated analogues, methyl and trimethyl silyl ethers.