Chemistry and Structures of Hexakis(halogenomethyl)‐, Hexakis(azidomethyl)‐, and Hexakis(nitratomethyl)disiloxanes

An investigation of the structures and chemistry of substituted hexamethyl disiloxanes ((XCH₂)₃Si)₂O; X=F, Cl, Br, I, N₃, and ONO₂) is reported. New synthetic routes to the precursor hexakis(chloromethyl)disiloxane are presented. The products with X=Cl, Br, I, and N₃ were characterized by NMR, IR, and Raman spectroscopy. In addition, the single‐crystal structures of the products with X=Cl, Br, and I are discussed in detail. The compounds with X=F and ONO₂ were not obtained in their pure form; instead investigations of the decomposition products revealed their conversion into intermediates. Theoretical calculations of the gas‐phase structures at the B3LYP/cc‐pVDZ, B3LYP/3‐21G, MP2/6‐31G*, and MP2/3‐21G levels of theory are used to explain the chemical and physical behavior of the compounds with X=Cl, Br, I, N₃, and ONO₂. A new decomposition pathway of hexakis(nitratomethyl)disiloxane is presented and is used to explain their remarkable instability. The energetic properties and values of the nitrate and azide derivatives were calculated at the CBS‐4M level of theory by using the improved EXPLO5 computer code version 6.01.     

Hexakis(2,4,6-triisopropylphenylsilsesquioxane)

Hexasilsesquioxanes bearing bulky Tip (2,4,6-triisopropylphenyl) groups were synthesized and the structure was determined. The X-ray crystal analysis revealed that the enantiomer pair originating from the restricted rotation of the bulky Tip groups was included in the single lattice. In solution, evidence for the rapid interconversion of both enantiomers was encountered in ¹H NMR. Thus, variable temperature NMR indicated peak broadeningupon warming the sample, with a coalescence temperature of 38 ° C. Kinetic parameters of the rotation were also calculated.     

Facile Synthesis of Hexakis(4-Formylphenoxy)-Cyclotriphosphazene and Hexakis(4-Acetophenoxy)-Cyclotriphosphazene

Synthesis of hexakis(4-formylphenoxy)cyclotriphosphazene and similar compounds may be achieved utilizing a phase-transfer reaction. This one-pot procedure eliminates the need for rigorous drying of solvents, purification of reagents, and reflux conditions during the reaction.