Carbonylation of tert-butyl alcohol over H-zeolites

The Koch-type carbonylation of tert-butyl alcohol was studied over H-type zeolites. It was found that the catalytic carbonylation of a large amount of tert-butyl alcohol relative to the acidic sites of the H-zeolites in organic solvents requires an elevated temperature and CO pressure, although previous solid state NMR studies have revealed that the transformation of tert-butyl alcohol of an amount comparable to the acidic sites into 2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid proceeds just upon the CO co-adsorption in the H-zeolites at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. The catalytic performance of different H-zeolites and the influence of CO pressure, H₂O addition and solvent effects on the carbonylation of tert-butyl alcohol have been investigated. H-ZSM-5 gives the highest selectivity for 2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid due to its adequate pore dimensions. The present work indicates the possible industrial application of solid acids as carbonylation catalysts instead of liquid acids for the Koch reaction to produce tert-carboxylic acids.     

Regioselective vinylation of kojic acid using acetylenic esters in the presence of triphenylphosphine or tert-butyl isocyanide

Abstract  

The 1:1 reactive intermediates generated by addition of tert-butyl isocyanide or triphenylphosphine to acetylenic esters were trapped by kojic acid to yield O-vinylated and C-vinylated kojic acid, respectively.     

Kinetics and mechanism of the catalytic epoxidation of cyclohexene with tert-butyl hydroperoxide in the presence of molybdenum–squarate complex

The kinetics of the catalytic epoxidation of cyclohexene with tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) in the presence of a novel molybdenum–squarate complex was studied. Both the kinetics and mechanism of the process were found to be similar to those established with the “classical” homogeneous catalysts for epoxidation.     

Method for determination of methyl tert-butyl ether in gasoline by gas chromatography

A simple method for the determination of methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) in gasoline has been developed. The separation of MTBE from other analytes was controlled by the use of gas chromatography–mass spectrometry in the full scan mode using the characteristic primary, secondary and tertiary ions m/z 73, 57 and 43. The sample mass spectrum did not show any superimposition of other analytes. The separation from the common gasoline component 2-methylpentane was sufficient for reliable quantitation. An application of the developed conditions using gas chromatography with flame ionization detection was performed by the analysis of regular, euro super, super premium unleaded and ‘Optimax’ gasoline from petrol stations in the area of Frankfurt/Main, Germany. Regular unleaded gasoline shows an average MTBE content of 0.4% (w/w), whereas the MTBE content in euro super gasoline varies between 0.4 and 4.2% (w/w). The blending of MTBE to super premium has increased from 8.2% (w/w) in 1998 to 9.8% (w/w) on average in 1999. The recently introduced gasoline ‘Optimax’ shows an average MTBE content of 11.9% (w/w). The presented method might also be used for the analysis of other ethers, such as ethyl tert-butyl ether, which requires the use of another internal standard.     

Morphology and permeability of membranes of polysulfone-graft-poly(tert-butyl acrylate) and derivatives

Polysulfone-graft-poly(tert-butyl acrylate) (PSf-g-PtBA) membranes with PtBA weight fraction ranging from 19.7% to 34% were prepared from the mixing at different ratios of two PSf-g-PtBA samples, which have approximately one PtBA branch per PSf chain but different PtBA chain lengths. PSf-g-PAA membranes, where PAA denotes poly(acrylic acid), were prepared either from the in situ hydrolysis of PtBA in pre-formed PSf-g-PtBA membranes or from casting solutions of PSf-g-PAA. Neutralization of PAA with tetraalkylammonium hydroxide yields PSf-g-P(AA-TAA), where P(AA-TAA) denotes poly(tetraalkylammonium acrylate). Casting solutions of PSf-g-P(AA-TAA) yielded PSf-g-P(AA-TAA) membranes. This paper investigates the variation in the permeability of water and 2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide (CEES) vapor across the membranes as a function the weight fraction of PtBA, PAA, or P(AA-TAA), where CEES is used as a simulant for the chemical warfare agent sulfur mustard bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide. Also presented are the TEM images of thin sections of the different membranes revealing the morphology of the PtBA, PAA, and P(AA-TAA) domains.     

Isothermal vapour–liquid equilibria in the ternary system tert-butyl methyl ether + tert-butanol + 2,2,4-trimethylpentane and the three binary subsystems

Vapour–liquid equilibrium data are reported for the ternary tert-butyl methyl ether+tert-butanol+2,2,4-trimethylpentane and the three binary tert-butyl methyl ether+tert-butanol, tert-butyl methyl ether+2,2,4-trimethylpentane, tert-butanol+2,2,4-trimethylpentane subsystems. The data were measured isothermally at 318.13, 328.20, and 339.28 K covering pressure range 15–100 kPa. Azeotropic data are presented for the tert-butanol+2,2,4-trimethylpentane system. Molar excess volumes at 298.15 K are given for the three binary systems. The binary vapour–liquid equilibrium data were correlated using Wilson, NRTL, and Redlich–Kister equations; the parameters obtained were used for calculation of phase behaviour in ternary system and for subsequent comparison with experimental data.     

Stereoselective and regioselective reaction of cyclic ortho esters with phenols

Cyclic ortho esters undergo stereoselective and regioselective reaction with phenols when treated with BF(3) x OEt(2) at low temperatures. Attack of the phenol on the ortho ester occurs at an open carbon para to electron-donating groups on the phenol ("C-addition") or at the phenolic hydroxyl group ("O-addition") depending on the nature of the cation formed from reaction of the ortho ester and BF(3) x OEt(2). Products resulting from O-addition undergo reversion to a mixture of starting phenol, C-addition product, and O-addition product if treated with BF(3) x OEt(2) at room temperature, but C-addition products are stable under the same conditions. X-ray structural analysis of the C-addition compound indicates that its stereochemistry is opposite to that observed in reaction of similar ortho esters with chloride from TMSCl. However, the stereochemistry of the reaction can be rationalized by the ability of the ortho ester to isomerize via an intermediate benzylic cation and examination of the preferred trajectory of attack of the nucleophile on the intermediate oxonium ion.     

The stereoselective construction of fluoroalkenoates via the Peterson olefination reaction using tert-butyl α-fluoro-α-(trialkylsilyl)acetates

A new version of the Peterson fluoroolefination reaction employing tert-butyl α-fluoro-α-(trialkylsilyl)acetates was developed to construct various fluoro-alkenoates.     

Catalytic mechanism of the reaction between N(4S) nitrogen atoms and sodium azide

Catalytic effect of transition metal oxides on the reaction of monatomic nitrogen with sodium azide has been experimentally established. The maximum effect is exerted by metal oxides with d³ configuration. Absorption of nitrogen atoms by reactive mixtures is accompanied by the complete compensation for the spins of unpaired d-electrons. A catalytic mechanism accounting for the formation of intermediate between d-metal ion and nitrogen atom is suggested.

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Catalytic reactivity of Cr/SiO2 in the liquid phase oxidation of cyclohexanol by tert-butyl hydroperoxide

Silica supported chromium is a heterogeneous, active and selective catalyst for the liquid phase oxidation of cyclohexanol by tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) in the presence or absence of oxygen. It is also active for the decomposition of TBHP. The reactivity at 70ºC and atmospheric pressure is higher than over other catalysts and the cyclohexanone selectivity is 100%.     

One-pot synthesis of functionalized thioureas by reaction of benzoyl isothiocyanates, secondary amines, and alkyl propiolates

An efficient one-pot synthesis of functionalized thioureas is described via three-component reaction of benzoyl isothiocyanates, secondary amines, and alkyl propiolates in the presence of triphenylphosphine (20 mol%). Correspondence: Issa Yavari, Chemistry Department, Tarbiat Modares University, PO Box 14115-175, Tehran, Iran     

Formation of benzonitrile derivatives in the reaction of arylpolynitromethanes with sodium azide

Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 1, p. 221, January, 1990.     

有机磷化合物的研究 X:五价膦(磷)酸酯与卤代烷在卤化钠存在下的酯烷基交换反应

A detailed study on the ester alkyl exchange reaction of various types of quinique-valent phosphorus esters with alkyl halide in the presence of sodium bromides was reported. This ester alkyl exchange reaction was evidently influenced by the structure of phosphorus esters and alkyl halides as well as by the nature of the halides of metal ions. In contrast with the reaction without sodium hadlide, the alkyl phosphinmate is more reactive than phosphonate and phosphate by treatment with alkyl halide in the presence of sodium halide. This is consistent with the high nucleophilicity of >P(CO)O- as leaving group. The reactivity of butyl halides was decreased in the following order: n-BuBr>i-BuBr=s-BuBr>t-BuBr. Alkyl iodide was proved to be more reactive than the corresponding bromide and chloride. However, the use of iodioe is limited by the formation of alkene resulted from the elimination of HI. These structural effects show the general characteristics of a nucleophilic substitution reaction. A reaction mechanism involving the formation of sodium salt intermecutiate was proposed based on the concept of HSAB principle. This reaction may, however, be used as a convenient method for the preparation of mixed esters of quinque-valent phosphorus acids.     

2-Nitro-and 2-bromo-2-nitroethylphosphonates in the reaction with sodium azide

The reactions of phosphorylated 2-nitro-and 2-bromo-2-nitroethenes with sodium azide involve 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition to form triazoles, aziridines and isomeric vinyl azides. The latter products were isolated as a mixture of structural isomers. The structure of the obtained compounds was determined by IR and ¹H and ³¹P NMR spectroscopy.     

Synthesis of 4H-chromene derivatives by reaction between alkyl isocyanides and dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate in the presence of 6-hydroxyquinoline

The reactive intermediate generated by the addition of alkyl isocyanides to dialkyi acetyienedicarboxyiate was trapped by 6- quinolinol to produce highlyfunctionalized 4H-chromenes in fairly good yields.     

Novel multicomponent reactions of primary amines and alkyl propiolates with alloxan derivatives in water

A water-accelerated multicomponent synthesis of organic target molecules has been used as a key method for the preparation of novel barbiturate derivatives. The three-component condensation reactions of primary amines with alkyl propiolates in the presence of alloxan derivatives in water are developed as efficient and clean green synthetic procedures for the high-yielding preparation of alkyl 2-(5-hydroxy-2,4,6-trioxohexahydro-5-pyrimidinyl)-3-(alkyl or arylamino)-2-propenoates. The above synthetic protocol provides rapid access to novel and diversely substituted barbiturate derivatives.