Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Measurements of 2′-Aminodeoxyuridylyl-3′,5′-Deoxyuridine

A dideoxyribonucleotide, 2′-amino-2′-deoxyuridylyl 3′,5′-deoxyuridine, containing an unsual base (2′-amino-2′-deoxyuridine) that isresistant to nucleases was investigated by ′H NMR. The pK_a of the protonation of the amino group (5.8) was determined by profiles of chemical shifts of protons in the vicinity of amino group versus pH. However, protonation of the amino group has little effect on the conformation of the dimer, assumed to be B-form DNA. This conclusion is drawn from the chemical shift data and coupling constants of H₁-H₂. Thus, 2′-amino-2′-deoxyuridine can be used in antisense and anticode oligonucleotides.     

Siliciumhaltige spirocyclische Phosphor(V)-Hydrazin-Heterocyclen

Silicon-Containing Spirocyclic Phosphorus(V) Hydrazine Heterocycles In the reaction of 1,1-dichlorosilacyclohexane with dihydrazido thiophosphoric acid O-phenylester in a 1:1 molar ratio in THF as solvent and in the presence of triethylamine mainly the expected spirocyclic system of inorganic and organic heterocycle is formed with the Si atom as spirocenter (ms, nmr). In addition and in low yield crystalls of a dimeric compound are isolated. A single crystall x-ray analysis reveals this compound to consist of a dispiro system with a central centrosymmetric eightmembered inorganic heterocycle connected with two silacyclohexanes via Si spirocenters.     

Nucleosides 4: Synthesis of 2′,3′-Didehydro-2′,3′-dideoxydoridosine and 2′,3′-Dideoxydoridosine as Potential Antihypertensive Agents

To measure the hydrophobic character of the ribose moiety of doridosine on the adenosine receptors, 2′,3′-didehydro-2′,3′-dideoxydoridosine (2) and 2′,3′-dideoxydoridosine (3) were prepared. Initial treatment of doridosine with N,N-dimethylformamide diethylacetal, and subsequently with tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride gave 5. Compound 5 was then reacted with 1,1′-thiocarbonyldiimidazole and the resulting thionocarbonate 6 was heated with triethyl phosphite at 135°C to afford 7. Treatment of compound 7 with tetrabutylammonium fluoride and methanolic ammonia furnished compound 2 in good yield. Compound 2 was subjected to catalytic hydrogenation affording compound 3 in 85% yield.     

High spin-Manganocene mit sperrigen,alkylierten Cyclopentadienyl-Liganden

High Spin-Manganocenes with Bulky, Alkylated Cyclopentadienyl Ligands Octaisopropylmanganocene and hexa(tert.-butyl)manganocene show high spin behaviour whereas 1,1′,2,2′,4,4′-hexaisopropyl-3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylmanganocene exhibits spin crossover from high spin to low spin configuration on cooling below ?106°C. 1,1′-Diisopropyl-octamethyl-manganocene is low spin at 36°C in solution. The electronic influence of ring alkylation favouring low spin manganocenes is superseded by the steric effect of metal-ring expansion weakening the ligand field and evoking high spin behaviour.     

Two Bulky Conjugated 4′‐(4‐Hydroxyphenyl)‐4,2′:6′,4′′‐terpyridine‐based Layered Complexes: Synthesis,Structure, and Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Activity

Two new layered complexes with the formulas of {[Cu(H₂O)(HL)₂Cl](NO₃)}_n ( 1 ) and {[Cu(H₂O)₂(HL)₂](NO₃)₂}_n ( 2 ) were solvothermally synthesized by the reactions of the bulky conjugated 4′‐(4‐hydroxyphenyl)‐4,2′:6′,4′′‐terpyridine ligand (HL) with different Cu^II salts, which were further used as photocatalysts to achieve hydrogen production from water splitting. Single‐crystal structural analyses reveal that both complexes feature coplanar (4 4) layers with different connection manners between the HL extended Z‐shaped chains. More interestingly, 1 possessing more negative conduction band potential and higher structural stability exhibits a large hydrogen production rate of 2.43 mmol · g^–1 · h^–1, which is four times higher than that of 2 . Thus, the Cu^II‐based coordination polymers modified by the bulky conjugated organic ligand can become potentially promising non‐Pt photocatalysts for hydrogen production from water splitting.     

Flavones and Cytotoxic Constituents from the Stem Bark of Muntingia Calabura

Two new flavones, 8‐hydroxy‐7,3′,4′,5′‐tetramethoxyflavone and 8,4′‐dihydroxy‐7,3′,5′‐trimethoxyflavone, together with thirteen known compounds have been isolated from the stem bark of Muntingia calabura. The structures of two new compounds were determined through spectral analyses. Among the isolates, 8‐hydroxy‐7,3′,4′,5′‐tetramethoxyflavone, 8,4′‐dihydroxy‐7,3′,5′‐trimethoxyflavone, and 3‐hydroxy‐1‐(3,5‐dimethoxy‐4‐hydroxyphenyl)propan‐1‐one exhibited effective cytotoxicities (ED₅₀ values = 3.56, 3.71, and 3.27 μg/mL, respectively) against the P‐388 cell line in vitro.     

Neue Spiroverbindungen aus Cyclophosphazenen und Cyclodi[phosphadiazan]en

New Spiro Compounds from Cyclophosphazenes and Cyclodi[phosphadiazanes] Chlorocyclophosphazenes (Cl₂P = N)₃ and (Cl₂p = N)₄ react with dihydrazidophosphoric acid derivatives in THF in the presence of triethylamine to give the spirocyclic compounds Cl₄N₃P₃(NHN(CH₃))₂P(S)OC₆H₅, Cl₆N₄P₄(NHNH)₂P(S)OC₆H₅. Constitutions have been confirmed by MS, NMR, IR and elemental analysis.     

Darstellung und Kristallstrukturen von neutralen und kationischen Kupfer(I)-Gemischtligandkomplexen mit Derivaten des Biimidazols und Triphenylphosphan

Preparation and Crystal Structures of Neutral and Cationic Copper(I) Mixed Ligand Complexes with Triphenylphosphane and Derivatives of Biimidazole Eight triphenylphosphanecopper(I) complexes with bibenzimidazole, tetramethylbiimidazole or tetrahydrobiimidazole were prepared and characterized so far as possible by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H-NMR and ³¹P-NMR spectra. The crystal structures of two complexes with bibenzimidazole were determined. [Cu(bbimH₂)(PPh₃)₂]Cl · CH₂Cl₂: Reaction of CuCl with bibenzimidazole in fused triphenylphosphane or [CuCl(PPh₃)₃] with bibenzimidazole in CH₂Cl₂. Space group P 1, Z = 2, 6440 observed independent reflections, R = 0.064 for refletions with I > 2σ(I). Lattice parameters at 203 K: a = 983.6; b = 1348.9; c = 1805.5 pm; α = 77.24; β = 80.90; γ = 85.81°. The crystal structure is built up by monomeric molecules with distorted tetrahedral coordination of the copper atom (CuN₂P₂) and bibenzimidazole as bidentate ligand. The chloride ion is linked by H-bonds with the NH groups of the bibenzimidazole. [{Cu(PPh₃)₂}₂(μ-bbim)] · 2 CH₂Cl₂: Reaction of [CuCl(PPh₃)₃] with the dipotassium salt of bibenzimidazole in CH₃OH/CH₂Cl₂. Space group P 1, Z = 1, 7192 observed independent reflections, R = 0.057 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice parameters at 203 K: a = 1334.1; b = 1386.8; c = 1443.7 pm; α = 107.51; β = 103.35; γ = 113.74°. The crystal structure is built up by centrosymmetric molecules with distorted tetrahedral coordination of the copper atoms (CuN₂P₂) and bibenzimidazolate(2–) as tetradentate bridging ligand.     

New Naphthoquinones from the Stem of Diospyros maritime Blume

Four naphthoquinones together with one known naphthoquinone were isolated from the stems of Diospyros maritima Blume. Four naphthoquinones were elucidated as 2,2′-, 2,3′-, 3,2′-, and 3,3′-diethoxy-isodiospyrins, respectively, on the basis of spectral properties.     

The Reaction of 3-Arylsydnone-4-Carbohydroximic Acid Chlorides with Active Methylene Compounds (II)

In the presence of triethylamine, 3-arylsydnone-4-carbohydroximic acid chlorides react not only with active methylene compounds containing keto groups to give 3-aryl-4-(4′,5′-disubstituted-isoxazol-3′-yl)sydnones, but also with compounds containing cyano groups to produce 3-aryl-4-(4′-substituted-5′-aminoisoxazol-3′-yl)sydnones or 3-aryl-4-(4′-cyano-5′-substituted-isoxazol-3′-yl)sydnones.     

Syntheses of 2,4′-and 3,4′-Bipyridines Via Lithium Halogen Exchange of Bromopyridines and Addition to N-Ethoxycarbonylpyridinium Chloride in the Presence of Cul

2,4′-Bipyridines 4a, 4c, 4d and 3,4′-bipyridines 4b, 4e, 4f, 4g, 4h are obtained in modest yield by the addition of organocuprate reagents derived from bromopyridines 2a-h to N-ethoxycarbonylpyridinium chloride 1 followed by air oxidation.     

Five Coordinated Zinc(II) and Tris‐Chelate Cadmium(II) Complexes with 2,2′‐Diamino‐5,5′‐dimethyl‐4,4′‐bithiazole – Syntheses,Spectroscopic Characterization,and Crystal Structure

The new synthesized ligand (DADMBTZ = 2,2′‐diamino‐5,5′‐dimethyl‐4,4′‐bithiazole), which is mentioned in this text, is used for preparing the two new complexes [Zn(DADMBTZ)₃](ClO₄)₂. 0.8MeOH.0.2H₂O ( 1 ) and [Cd(DADMBTZ)₃](ClO₄)₂ ( 2 ). The characterization was done by IR, ¹H, ¹³C NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis and single crystal X‐ray determination. In reaction with DADMBTZ, zinc(II) and cadmium(II) show different characterization. In 2 , to form a tris‐chelate complex with nearly C₃ symmetry for coordination polyhedron, DADMBTZ acts as a bidentate ligand. In 1 , this difference maybe relevant to small radii of Zn²⁺ which make one of the DADMBTZ ligands act as a monodentate ligand to form the five coordinated Zn²⁺ complex. In both 1 and 2 complexes the anions are symmetrically different. 1 and 2 complexes form 2‐D and 3‐D networks via N‐H···O and N‐H···N hydrogen bonds, respectively.     

Preparation of 3-(3′-,4′-Hydroxyphenyl)sydnones

3-(3′-,4′-Hydroxyphenyl)sydnones were prepared by dealkylation of 3-(3′-,4′-alkoxyphenyl)sydnones with concentrated sulfuric acid at room temperature in a range of 59 to 86% yield.     

Masking of Lewis acidity trends in the solid‐state structures of trichlorido‐ and tribromido(2,2′:6′,2′′‐terpyridine‐κ3N,N′,N′′)gallium(III)

The molecular structures of trichlorido(2,2′:6′,2′′‐terpyridine‐κ³N,N′,N′′)gallium(III), [GaCl₃(C₁₅H₁₁N₃)], and tribromido(2,2′:6′,2′′‐terpyridine‐κ³N,N′,N′′)gallium(III), [GaBr₃(C₁₅H₁₁N₃)], are isostructural, with the Ga^III atom displaying an octahedral geometry. It is shown that the Ga—N distances in the two complexes are the same within experimental error, in contrast to expected bond lengthening in the bromide complex due to the lower Lewis acidity of GaBr₃. Thus, masking of the Lewis acidity trends in the solid state is observed not only for complexes of group 13 metal halides with monodentate ligands but for complexes with the polydentate 2,2′:6′,2′′‐terpyridine donor as well.     

One‐dimensional CuII coordination polymers containing C2h‐symmetric 1,1′:4′,1′′‐terphenyl‐3,3′‐dicarboxylate linkers

Two new one‐dimensional Cu^II coordination polymers (CPs) containing the C_2h‐symmetric terphenyl‐based dicarboxylate linker 1,1′:4′,1′′‐terphenyl‐3,3′‐dicarboxylate (3,3′‐TPDC), namely catena‐poly[[bis(dimethylamine‐κN)copper(II)]‐μ‐1,1′:4′,1′′‐terphenyl‐3,3′‐dicarboxylato‐κ⁴O,O′:O′′:O′′′] monohydrate], {[Cu(C₂₀H₁₂O₄)(C₂H₇N)₂]·H₂O}_n, (I), and catena‐poly[[aquabis(dimethylamine‐κN)copper(II)]‐μ‐1,1′:4′,1′′‐terphenyl‐3,3′‐dicarboxylato‐κ²O³:O^3′] monohydrate], {[Cu(C₂₀H₁₂O₄)(C₂H₇N)₂(H₂O)]·H₂O}_n, (II), were both obtained from two different methods of preparation: one reaction was performed in the presence of 1,4‐diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO) as a potential pillar ligand and the other was carried out in the absence of the DABCO pillar. Both reactions afforded crystals of different colours, i.e. violet plates for (I) and blue needles for (II), both of which were analysed by X‐ray crystallography. The 3,3′‐TPDC bridging ligands coordinate the Cu^II ions in asymmetric chelating modes in (I) and in monodenate binding modes in (II), forming one‐dimensional chains in each case. Both coordination polymers contain two coordinated dimethylamine ligands in mutually trans positions, and there is an additional aqua ligand in (II). The solvent water molecules are involved in hydrogen bonds between the one‐dimensional coordination polymer chains, forming a two‐dimensional network in (I) and a three‐dimensional network in (II).     

Synthesis, characterization and crystal structure determination of platinum(IV) complexes containing, bipyridine derivatives and chloride, [Pt(5,5′-dmbipy)Cl4] and [Pt(6-mbipy)Cl4]

The complex [Pt(5,5′-dmbipy)Cl₄] (1) (5,5′-dmbipy is 5,5′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine) was prepared from the reaction of H₂PtCl₆·6H₂O with 5,5′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine in methanol. The same method was employed to make [Pt(6-mbipy)Cl₄] (2) (6-mbipy is 6-methyl-2,2′-bipyridine). Both complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV–Vis, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and ¹⁹⁵Pt NMR spectroscopy. Their solid state structures were determined by the X-ray diffraction method.