Microwave-assisted synthesis and reverse saturable absorption of phthalocyanines and porphyrins

Soluble phthalocyanines, including tetrakis(2,9,16,23-cumylphenoxy) copper phthalocyanines (CuPc(β-CP)₄), tetrakis(1,8,15,22-cumylphenoxy) copper phthalocyanines (CuPc(α-CP)₄) as well as tetrakis(2,9,16,23-tert-butyl) copper phthalocyanines (CuPc(β-t-butyl)₄), and porphyrins (5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-tert-butylphenyl)porphyrins; M(TBP), M=H₂, Zn, Cu, Mg, InCl, AlCl) have been quickly synthesized by microwave irradiation. Furthermore, their reverse saturable absorption have also been investigated by dissolving them in solvent or incorporating them in polymer-silica hybrid material with a sol-gel process with polyvinyl butyral and tetraethyl orthosilicate as precursors. A new method for the preparation process of phthalocyanines and porphyrins in the solids has been successfully used.     

An unexpected reaction between perfluoroisobutylene,caesium fluoride and haloforms

(CF₃)₂ CCF₂ reacts with CHCl, CHBr₃ and CHI₃ in the presence of CsF in diglyme, giving 3,3 - difluoro - 2 - halogeno - 4,4,5,5 - tetrakis(trifluoromethyl)cyclopent - 1 - enes. In the case of CHCl₃ the intermediate is shown to be 1,1 - dichloro - 3,3 - bis - (trifluoromethyl)allene (identified as an adduct with furan). 3,3 - Difluoro - 2 - chloro - 4,4,5,5 - tetrakis(trifluoromethyl)cyclopent - 1 - ene eliminates HCI under the action of CsF, giving a trimer of 3,3 - difluoro - 4,4,5,5 - tetrakis(trifluoromethyl)cyclopent - 1 - yne, namely, perfluorocarbon C₂₇F₄₂ (a Dewar benzene derivative).     

The reactions of tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)platinum and -palladium with selenium: X-Ray crystal structure of [Pt(Se2CH2)(PPh3)2]

Treatment of tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)platinum with elemental selenium (red or vitreous) in toluene solution under reflux yields an insoluble solid. This dissolves in dichloromethane with reaction, eventually to form a 1 : 1 mixture of [PtCl₂(PPh₃)₂] and the new compound [Pt(Se₂CH₂)(PPh₃)₂], which has been characterized by multinuclear NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. Under the same conditions, tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)-palladium yields only decomposition products. © John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

New Efficient Synthetic Pathways to Tetrakis{p‐[(diethylphosphono)methyl]}calix[4]arene

Various operating conditions have been applied on tetrakis[p‐(halogenomethyl)]‐ and tetrakis[p‐(aminomethyl)]calix[4]arene derivatives to improve the synthesis of the 5,11,17,23‐tetrakis[(diethylphosphono)methyl]‐25,26,27,28‐tetrahydroxycalix[4]arene. Two new, high yield, synthetic pathways have been selected, involving, for the first one, the 25,26,27,28‐tetrahydroxy‐5,11,17,23‐tetrakis[(trimethylamino)methyl]calix[4]arene, tetraiodide, DMF, and 10 equiv. of triethyl phosphite ((EtO)₃P), and, for the other one, the 5,11,17,23‐tetra(bromomethyl)‐25,26,27,28‐tetrahydroxycalix[4]arene, CH₂Cl₂, and only 4 equiv. of (EtO)₂P.     

The symmetrical porphyrazine with annulated six membered rings

Tetrakis(cyclohexylpyrazino)porphyrazinato magnesium(II) with annulated six membered rings has been prepared by two different methods. In Method A: cyclotetramerization of 2,3-dicyano-5,6-cyclohexanopyrazine (1) in the presence of Mg(OPr)₂ in n-propanol afforded the tetrakis(cyclohexylpyrazino)porphyrazinato magnesium(II) (2). In Method B: selenodiazole rings on the periphery of tetrakis(selenodiazole)porphyrazinato magnesium(II) were opened by the action of H₂S to yield the vicinal diamino functionalities. The ring closure of the vicinal diamino groups with 1,2-cyclohexanedione afforded the tetrakis(cyclohexylpyrazino) porphyrazinato magnesium(II) (2).     

A novel method for the synthesis of regiospecifically sulfonated porphyrin monomers and dimers

A novel method has been developed to regiospecifically synthesize water-soluble sulfonated porphyrin monomers tetrakis(4′-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin, tetrakis(3′-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin, tetrakis(2′-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin, tetrakis(2′,5′-dimethyl-4′-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin, the dimers of 1,2-bis[5,10,15-tri(4′-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrinyl]benzene and 1,2-bis[5,10,15-tri(2′,5′-dimethyl-4′-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrinyl]benzene in high yields through introduction of the trimethylsilyl group on the phenyl rings and reaction with trimethylsilyl chlorosulfonate in CCl₄ solvent.     

Dimeric copper(II) 3,3‐dimethyl­butyrate adducts with ethanol, 2‐methylpyridine, 3‐methylpyridine, 4‐methylpyridine and 3,3‐dimethylbutyric acid

In the crystals of the five title compounds, tetrakis‐(μ‐3,3‐dimethylbutyrato‐O:O′)bis(ethanol‐O)dicopper(II)–ethanol (1/2), [Cu₂(C₆H₁₁O₂)₄(C₂H₆O)₂]·2C₂H₆O, (I), tetrakis(μ‐3,3‐dimethylbutyrato‐O:O′)bis(2‐methylpyridine‐N)di­copper(II), [Cu₂(C₆H₁₁O₂)₄(C₆H₇N)₂], (II), tetrakis‐(μ‐3,3‐dimethylbutyrato‐O:O′)bis(3‐methylpyridine‐N)di‐copper(II), [Cu₂(C₆H₁₁O₂)₄(C₆H₇N)₂], (III), tetrakis‐(μ‐3,3‐dimethylbutyrato‐O:O′)bis(4‐methylpyridine‐N)di‐copper(II), [Cu₂(C₆H₁₁O₂)₄(C₆H₇N)₂], (IV), and tetrakis‐(μ‐3,3‐dimethylbutyrato‐O:O′)bis(3,3‐dimethylbutyric acid‐O)dicopper(II), [Cu₂(C₆H₁₁O₂)₄(C₆H₁₂O₂)₂], (V), the di­nuclear Cu^II complexes all have centrosymmetric cage structures and (IV) has two independent molecules. The Cu?Cu separations are: (I) 2.602 (3) Å, (II) 2.666 (3) Å, (III) 2.640 (2) Å, (IV) 2.638 (4) Å and (V) 2.599 (1) Å.     

Dimeric copper(II) trimethylsilyl­acetate adducts with pyridine, 2‐­methylpyridine, 3‐methylpyridine and quinoline,and a polymeric copper(II) trimethylsilylacetate

In the crystals of bis(pyridine‐N)tetrakis(μ‐trimethylsilylacetato‐O:O′)dicopper(II), [Cu₂(C₅H₁₁O₂Si)₄(C₅H₅N)₂], (I), the dinuclear Cu^II complexes have cage structures with Cu?Cu distances of 2.632 (1) and 2.635 (1) Å. In the crystals of bis(2‐­methylpyridine‐N)tetrakis(μ‐trimethylsilylacetato‐O:O′)dicopper(II), [Cu₂(C₅H₁₁O₂Si)₄(C₆H₇N)₂], (II), bis­(3‐methylpyridine‐N)tetrakis(μ‐trimethylsilylacetato‐O:O′)dicopper(II), [Cu₂(C₅H₁₁O₂Si)₄(C₆H₇N)₂], (III), and bis(quinoline‐N)­tetrakis(μ‐­trimethylsilylacetato‐O:O′)dicopper(II), [Cu₂(C₅H₁₁O₂Si)₄(C₉H₇N)₂], (IV), the centrosymmetric dinuclear Cu^II complexes have a cage structure with Cu?Cu distances of 2.664 (1), 2.638 (3) and 2.665 (1) Å, respectively. In the crystals of catena‐poly­[tetrakis(μ‐trimethylsilylacetato‐O:O′)dicopper(II)], [Cu₂(C₅H₁₁O₂Si)₄]_n, (V), the dinuclear Cu^II units of a cage structure are linked by the cyclic Cu—O bonds at the apical positions to form a linear chain by use of a glide translation.     

Fluorination of dimethylmercury,tetramethylsilane and tetramethylgermanium. Synthesis and characterization of polyfluorotetramethylsilanes,polyfluorotetramethylgermanes,bis(trifluoromethyl)mercury and tetrakis(trifluoromethyl)germanium

It has been found possible to preserve metal—carbon and metalloid—carbon bonds during direct fluorination. The reaction of dimethylmercury with fluorine gives bis(trifluoromethyl)mercury in 6.5% yield. Fluorination of tetramethylsilane has led to the isolation of the new polyfluorotetramethylsilanes of the following type, Si(CH₃)_x(CH₂F)_y(CHF₂)_z, x + y + z = 4. Also characterized were compounds containing SiCF₃. It has been possible to synthesize tetrakis(trifluoromethyl)germanium in 63.5% yield from the reaction of fluorine with tetramethylgermanium. Also characterized were many polyfluorotetramethylgermanes of the following type, Ge(CF₃)_x(CF₂H)_y(CFH₂)_z (x + y + z = 4).     

Synthesis,Characterization, and Reactivity of Dyad Ruthenium‐Based Molecules for Light‐Driven Oxidation Catalysis

Dyad molecules containing the 2,3,5,6‐tetrakis(2‐pyridyl)pyrazine (tppz) ligand with general formula [(tpy)Ru(μ‐tppz)Ru(X)(L‐L)]ⁿ⁺ (X=Cl, CF₃COO, or H₂O; L‐L=2,2′‐bipyridine (bpy) or 3,5‐bis(2‐pyridyl)pyrazole (Hbpp); tpy=2,2′:6′,2“‐terpyridine) have been prepared, purified, and isolated. The complexes have been characterized by analytical and spectroscopic techniques and by X‐ray diffraction analysis for two of them. Additionally, full electrochemical characterization based on cyclic voltammetry, differential pulse voltammetry, and square wave voltammetry has been also performed. The pH dependence of the redox couples for the aqua complexes have also been studied and their corresponding Pourbaix diagrams drawn. Furthermore, their capacity to catalytically oxidize organic substrates, such as alcohols, alkenes, and sulfides, has been carried out chemically, electrochemically, and photochemically. Finally, their capacity to behave as water oxidation catalysts has also been tested.     

NaY Zeolite Functionalized by Sulfamic Acid/Cu(OAc)2 as a Novel and Reusable Heterogeneous Hybrid Catalyst in Efficient Synthesis of Bis,Tris, and Tetrakis(indolyl)methanes, 3,4‐Dihydropyrimidin‐2(1H)‐ones,and 2‐Aryl‐1H‐benzothiazoles

An efficient acid‐catalyzed synthesis of some bis, tris, and tetrakis(indolyl)methanes, 3,4‐dihydropyrimidin‐2(1H )‐ones, and 2‐aryl‐1H ‐benzothiazoles is reported using NaY zeolite functionalized by sulfamic acid/Cu(OAc )₂ (NaY zeolite‐NHSO₃H /Cu(OAc )₂) in excellent yield. The heterogeneous catalyst has a simple work‐up procedure and could be recycled and reused for six reaction cycles.     

Synthesis,Optical Properties,and Electronic Structures of Tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)tetrathiaisophlorin Dioxide

The synthesis, structure, optical and redox properties, and electronic structure of tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)tetrathiaisophlorin dioxide ( 12 ) are reported. Oxidation of tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)tetrathiaisophlorin ( 11 ) with dimethyldioxirane afforded the oxidized product, which was the tetrathiaisophlorin with two thiophene 1‐oxide moieties ( 12 ). More significant nonplanarity and greater bond length alternation in 12 than those of 11 were observed by X‐ray structural analysis. The absorption spectrum of 12 contains two bands at λ=348 and 276 nm, with a weak tail that extends to λ≈650 nm. Analysis of the magnetic circular dichroism spectrum of 12 , based on Michl's 4N‐perimeter model and molecular orbital calculations, indicate that the broad band at λ=348 nm appears to contain N₂ and P₂ bands, and 12 is classified as a 4nπ system, similar to 11 . The nuclear‐independent chemical shift values and ¹H NMR spectroscopy data indicate that 12 has more antiaromatic character than 11 .     

The electrocatalytic reactions of adenine, guanine, H2O, H2O2, N2H4, and l -cysteine catalyzed by poly(Ni(4-TMPyP)) film-modified electrodes

Electrochemical preparation of poly(nickel tetrakis(N-methyl-4-pyridyl)porphyrin) tetratosylate (poly-Ni(4-TMPyP)) produces stable and electrochemically active films in strong and weak basic aqueous solutions. These films were produced on glassy carbon and gold electrodes. The electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance and cyclic voltammetry were used to study the in situ growth of poly(Ni(4-TMPyP)) films. The electrochemical properties of poly(Ni(4-TMPyP)) films indicate that the redox process was confined in to the immobilized film. The electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance results showed an ion exchange reaction for the redox couple. The polymer films showed one new redox couple when transferred to strong and weak basic aqueous solutions and the formal potential was found to be pH dependent. The electrocatalytic oxidation of H₂O by a nickel tetrakis(N-methyl-4-pyridyl)porphyrin film-modified electrode was also performed. The mechanism of oxygen evolution was determined by cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry and rotating ring disc electrode methods. The oxygen evolution was determined by a bicatalyst system using hemoglobin, and iron tetrakis (N-methyl-2-pyridyl)porphyrin as catalyst to detect the oxygen by electrocatalytic reduction. The electrocatalytic oxidations of adenine, guanine, H₂O₂, N₂H₄, NH₂OH, and l-cysteine by the film-modified electrode obtained from water-soluble nickel porphyrin were also investigated.     

Mehrkernige Kobaltkomplexe. V. Präparative Herstellung von Tetrakis (äthylendiamin)-μ-peroxo-μ-amido- und μ-peroxo-μ-thiocyanatodikobalt (III)-Komplexen ausgehend von Tetrakis (äthylendiamin)bis-(ammin)-μ-peroxo-dikobalt (III)-tetraperchlorat

Polynuclear Cobalt Complexes. V. Preparation of tetrakis (ethylenediamine)-μ-peroxo-μ-amido and μ-peroxo-μ-thiocyanato-dicobalt (III) complexes starting from tetrakis (ethylenediamine)bis-(ammine)-μ-peroxo-dicobalt (III)-tetraperchlorate Racemic tetrakis (ethylenediamine)-μ-peroxo-μ-amido-dicobalt (III) thiocyanate and its corresponding hydroperoxo- and superoxo-complexes have been isolated from [(en)₂(NH₃)Co(O₂)(NH₃)(en)₂](ClO₄)₄. A new binuclear peroxo complex containing thiocyanate as bridging ligand was prepared by the same method. The stretching frequencies of the CN- and CS-group as well as the NCS-bending frequence in the IR. spectrum of [(en)₂Co(O₂, SCN)Co(en)₂](NO₃)₃ suggest that the μ-thiocyanato group is N-bonded (2050, 750, 475 cm^?1). A comparison of IR. spectra of known singly and doubly bridged μ-peroxo complexes is made. Characteristic absorption bands, assignable to ν(O? O) and ν(Co? O) are given.     

A Heterogeneous‐Catalyst‐Based,Microwave‐Assisted Protocol for the Synthesis of 2,2′‐Bipyridines

A new method of preparing 2,2′‐bipyridines with short reaction times by using microwave assistance and heterogeneous catalysts has been developed. With a Negishi‐like protocol, it was found that Ni/Al₂O₃–SiO₂ afforded 2,2′‐bipyridine products in up to 86 % yield in 1 h. Palladium supported on alumina also provided yields of 2,2′‐bipyridines comparable to those seen for homogeneous PEPPSI^TM (1,3‐diisopropylimidazol‐2‐ylidene)(3‐chloropyridyl)palladium(II)dichloride) and tetrakis(triphenylphosphanyl)palladium complexes.     

Reverse saturable absorption of lanthanide bisphthalocyanines and their application for optical switches

We have investigated reverse saturable absorption (RSA) of tetrakis(2,9,16,23-tert-butyllanthanide bisphthalocyanines)(M(TBPc)₂, M=Lu, Dy, Tb) with Z-scan technique. Furthermore, lanthanide bisphthalocyanines have also been utilized for optical switches based on their RSA performance. However, the experimental results reveal that the performances of RSA and optical switches for M(TBPc)₂ (M=Lu, Dy, Tb) are poorer than that of tetrakis(2,9,16,23-tert-butylcopper phthalocyanines) (Cu(TBPc)) due to strong intramolecular π-π interaction between the two Pc rings.     

Synthesis,structure and magnetism of a new ionic pentanuclear iron cluster

A new ionic pentanuclear Fe^III cluster, namely, triethylazanium tetrakis(μ₂‐5‐amino‐1,2,3,4‐tetrazolido)tetrakis(μ₃‐4‐chloro‐2‐{[(1H‐tetrazol‐1‐id‐5‐yl)imino]methyl}phenolato)di‐μ₃‐oxido‐pentairon(III) acetonitrile monosolvate monohydrate, (C₆H₁₆N)[Fe₅(C₈H₄ClN₅O)₄(CH₂N₅)₄O₂]·CH₃CN·H₂O, was synthesized using microvial synthesis methods and characterized by elemental analysis, FT–IR spectroscopy, single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction and thermogravimetric analysis. Magnetic studies reveal that the complex displays dominant antiferromagnetic intracluster interactions between the Fe^III ions through the μ₃‐oxide bridges.     

Synthese und Struktur von Sr6P8‐Polyedern in gemischten Phosphaniden/Phosphandiiden des Strontiums

Synthesis and Structures of Sr₆P₈ Polyhedra in Mixed Phosphanides/Phosphandiides of Strontium The strontiation of H₂PSiⁱPr₃ ( 1 ) with (THF)₂Sr[N(SiMe₃)₂]₂ in THF yields colorless tetrakis(tetrahydrofuran‐O)strontium bis(triisopropylsilylphosphanide) ( 3 ). The central alkaline earth metal atom has an octahedral environment with the phosphanide ligands in trans position. The homometalation in toluene leads to the elimination of 1 and THF. Cooling of this solution gives crystals of colorless tetrakis(tetrahydrofuran‐O)hexastrontium‐tetrakis(triisopropylsilylphosphanide)‐tetrakis(triisopropylsilylphosphandiide) ( 4 ). The equimolar reaction of H₂PSi^tBu₃ ( 2 ) with (THF)₂Sr[N(SiMe₃)₂]₂ in toluene yields in the first step heteroleptic dimeric {(Me₃Si)₂NSr(THF)₂[P(H)Si^tBu₃]}₂ ( 5 )₂. This compounds monomerizes in THF to (Me₃Si)₂N–Sr(THF)₄[P(H)Si^tBu₃] ( 6 ), which forms an equilibrium with the homoleptic dismutation products (THF)₂Sr[N(SiMe₃)₂]₂ and (THF)₄Sr[P(H)Si^tBu₃]₂ ( 7 ). Compound ( 5 )₂ undergoes a intramolecular strontiation and bis(tetrahydrofuran‐O)hexastrontium‐tetrakis[tri(tert‐butyl)silylphosphanide]‐tetrakis[tri(tert‐butyl)silylphosphandiide] ( 8 ) is isolated. The central Sr₆P₈‐polyhedra of 4 and 8 are very similar.     

Trifluoromethylselenate(0), [SeCF3]—, and Trifluoromethyltellurate(0), [TeCF3]— — Crystalline Products of the Reduction of the Bis(trifluoromethyl)dichalkogen Compounds,E2(CF3)2 (E = Se,Te), with Tetrakis(dimethylamino)ethene (TDAE)

[Bis(dimethylamino)ethanediylidene]bis(dimethylammonium) bis(trifluoromethylchalcogenates(0)), (TDAE)[ECF₃]₂ (E = Se, Te), are quantitatively formed from the reductions of E₂(CF₃)₂ with tetrakis(dimethylamino)ethene, TDAE. Both compounds are bright yellow to orange solids which crystallize isostructurally with the corresponding sulfur derivative in the orthorhombic space group Pbca (No. 61). (TDAE)[SeCF₃]₂ has alternatively been prepared by cation exchange from [NMe₄]SeCF₃ and (TDAE)Br₂.     

Synthesis and Thermolysis of Tris(triethoxysiloxy)aluminum and Its Complexes with Potassium and Sodium Triethoxysilanolates

Reaction of potassium (or sodium) triethoxysilanolate with AlBr₃ in benzene in a 3 : 1 or 4 : 1 ratio yields, respectively, tris(triethoxysiloxy)aluminum Al[OSi(OEt)_{3 3} or potassium (or sodium) tetrakis(triethoxysiloxy)aluminate M{Al[OSi(OEt)₃]₄} (M = K, Na). Single-stage thermolysis of tris(triethoxysiloxy)aluminum (200°C) and potassium tetrakis(triethoxysiloxy)aluminate (300°C), followed by annealing of the solid residues at 1000-1250°C, yields ceramic materials, which were examined by X-ray diffraction. The crystalline phase obtained from tris(triethoxysiloxy)aluminum is aluminum metasilicate Al₆Si₂O₁₃ (mullite), and the product obtained from potassium tetrakis(triethoxysiloxy)aluminate is a mixture of aluminum orthosilicate Al₂SiO₅ (kyanite) and feldspar aluminosilicate KAlSi₃O₈ (microcline).