Spectrophotometric study of the supramolecular complexes of [60]- and [70]Fullerenes with biscalix[6]arene and crown[4]calix[6]arene

[60]- and [70]Fullerenes have been shown to form 1:1 supramolecular complexes with bis[2-(5,11,17,23,29,35-hexa-tert-butyl-37,38,39,40,41-pentahydroxycalix[6]arenyl-oxy ethyl ether) (1) and 5,11,17,23,29,35-hexa-tert-butyl-37,38,40,41-tetra hydroxyl-39,42-(crown-4)calix[6]arene (2) in CHCl3 medium by electronic absorption spectroscopy. Formation constants (K) of the complexes of [60]- and [70]fullerenes with 1 and 2 have been determined at room temperature from which free energy of formation values of the complexes have been estimated. The very high formation constant value of [60]fullerene/1 complex (5900 dm3 mol-1) in indicative of formation of inclusion complex. Moreover, PM3 calculations reveal that intermolecular interaction between [60]fullerene and 1 proceeds through quite deep energy molecular orbital.     

Self－assembly of Novel Hetero[3]rotaxane, [2]Rotaxanes and [2]Catenane

One linear template 13 and one cyclophane template 15, both incorporating two electron rich 1,4‐dialkoxybenzene units and one diamide unit, have been synthesized. By utilizing donor‐acceptor interaction and/or intermolecular hydrogen bonding assembling principles, one novel hetero[3]rotazane 22·4Cl, possessing one neutral and one tetracationic ring components, has been synthesized from 13, through neutral [2]rotaxane 21 as intermediate. With 15 as template, tetracationic [2]catenane 23·4PF₆ was assembled by using donor‐acceptor interaction, but no neutral [2]rotaxane could be obtained under the typical conditions of hydrogen bonding assembling principle. The interlocked supramolecular compounds have been characterized and their spectral properties are investigated.     

Supramolecular interactions of [60]- and [70]fullerenes with calix[n]arenes

[60]- and [70]fullerenes have been shown to form 1:1 supramolecular complexes with (i) 24,26-dimethoxy-25,27-dihydroxy-5,11,17,23-tetra(4-tert-butyl)calix[4]arene (1) and (ii) 37,39,41-trimethoxy-38,40,42-trihydroxy-5,11,17,23,29,35-hexa(4-tert-butyl)calix[6]arene (2) in CCl(4) medium by absorption spectroscopy. Charge transfer absorption bands of the complexes have been located in each of the cases (except [70]fullerene-2 complex) studied from which the vertical ionisation potential of 1 has been obtained. Formation constants of the complexes have been determined at four different temperatures from which the enthalpies and entropies of formation of the complexes have been obtained. Moreover, the formation constant of [70]fullerene-2 complex is higher than that of the [60]fullerene-1 and [60]fullerene-2 complexes at all the four temperatures studied. This has been accounted in terms of greater cavity size of 2 which is a calix[6]arene compared to 1 which is a calix[4]arene and also by the fact that a high degree of preorganisation takes place in case of 2 through intramolecular H-bonding at its lower rim.     

In the twilight zone between [2]pseudorotaxanes and [2]rotaxanes

A [2]pseudorotaxane, based on a semi-dumbbell-shaped component containing asymmetrically substituted monopyrrolotetrathiafulvalene and 1,5-dioxynaphthalene recognition sites for encirclement by cyclobis(paraquat-p-phenylene) and with a "speed bump" in the form of a thiomethyl group situated between the two recognition sites, has been self-assembled. This supramolecular entity is a mixture in solution of two slowly interconverting [2]pseudorotaxanes, one of which is on the verge of being a [2]rotaxane at room temperature, allowing it to be isolated by employing flash column chromatography. These two [2]pseudorotaxanes were both characterized in solution by UV/Vis and (1)H NMR spectroscopies (1D and 2D) and also by differential pulse voltammetry. The spectroscopic and electrochemical data reveal that one of the complexes behaves wholly as a [2]pseudorotaxane, while the other has some [2]rotaxane character to it. The kinetics of the shuttling of cyclobis(paraquat-p-phenylene) between the monopyrrolotetrathiafulvalene and the 1,5-dioxynaphthalene recognition sites have been investigated at different temperatures. The shuttling processes, which are accompanied by detectable color changes, can be monitored using UV/Vis and (1)H NMR spectroscopies; the spectroscopic data have been employed in the determination of the rate constants, free energies of activation, enthalpies of activation, and the entropies of activation for the translation of cyclobis(paraquat-p-phenylene) between the two recognition sites.     

DFT calculations on [6.8]cyclacenes and CpCo-capped [4.8]cyclacenes

Two different types of cyclacenes, utilizing eight-membered and six-/four-membered rings as building blocks ([6.8](n) and CpCo-capped [4.8](n)cyclacenes), have been theoretically investigated with respect to their geometries, relative energies, and magnetic properties (aromaticity).     

Benzothiazolo[3,2-c]-1,3-dioxolo[4,5-g]quinazolines

Zusammenfassung Es wurde eine Reihe von 5,12a-Dihydro-6-alkyl/aryl-6H-benzothiazolo [3,2-c]-1,3-dioxolo[4,5-g]chinazoline, sowohl mitcis-als auchtrans-ständigen Wasserstoffatomen an Kohlenstoff 6 und 12a, synthetisiert. Ebenso wurden auch Verbindungen dieses Systems mit Thiazol an Position 6 hergestellt. Die Strukturen wurden mittels IR- und NMR-spektroskopischen Daten abgesichert.

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Benzothiazolo[3,2-c]-1,3-dioxolo[4,5-g]quinazolines

Some 5,12a-dihydro-6-alkyl/aryl-6H-benzothiazolo[3,2-c]-1,3-dioxolo [4,5-g]quinazolines withcis as well astrans stereochemistry of the hydrogens at carbon 6 and 12a have been synthesised. The synthesis of another series of compounds of the above system with thiazole ring at position 6 has also been accomplished. The structures have been established on the basis of IR and PMR data.

     

Theoretical Studies on the Intermolecular Interactions of Aza-calix[2]arene[2]-triazines with RDX

Six fully optimized structures of the aza-calix[2]arene[2]-triazines/RDX supramo-lecular complexes have been obtained at the DFT-B3LYP/6-311++G** level,and the corresponding intermolecular interactions have been investigated using the B3LYP,mPWPW91 and MP2 methods at the 6-311++G** level,respectively.The natural bond orbital(NBO) and atoms in molecules(AIM) analyses have been performed to reveal the origin of interactions.To our interest,the result indicates that the strongest interaction is up to -22.34 kJ/mol after basis set superposition error(BSSE) and zero point energy(ZPE) correction at the MP2/6-311++G** level.Furthermore,the intermolecular interactions between aza-calix[2]arene[2]-triazines with the substituted amidos and RDX are stronger than those of other complexes.Thus,the complexes with amidos can be used as the candidates to increase the stability of explosive and eliminate the explosive wastewater.     

Chiral tetraoxacalix[2]arene[2]triazine-based organocatalysts for Enantioselective Aldol reactions

Novel efficient chiral tetraoxacalix[2]arene[2]triazine-based organocatalysts have been designed and synthesized from the reaction of tetraoxacalix[2]arene[2]triazine with R/S-phenylethylamine or R/S-1-naphthylethylamine for the Aldol reaction of acetone with aromatic aldehydes to furnish the Aldol adducts in 71–92% yields with excellent enantioselectivities (78–99%).     

Resonance Raman studies on [FeCl4] and [FeBr4]

The resonance Raman spectra of [Et₄N] [FeCl₄] in nitromethane solution and of [Bu₄N] [FeBr₄] as a KBr disc at ≈ 80 K have been record     

Structure of [4.4.4]propellane and [4.4.4]propellatriene by X-ray Analysis

The crystal structures of [4.4.4]propellane (monoclinic, a=12.053, b=7.832, c=13.001 Å, β=104.89°, space group C2/c, Z=4) and [4.4.4]propellatriene (monoclinic, a=7.876, b=12.651, c=13.164 Å, β=122.81°, space group P2₁/c,Z=4) have been determined by X-ray analysis. In propellane the six-membered rings are in the chair conformation, in propellatriene they adopt the ‘half-chair’ conformation with a twofold axis passing through the centre of each double bond. In both cases the observed parameters correspond to virtual D₃(32) molecular symmetry. Corrections have been applied for the effect of molecular libration. Strain-minimization calculations based on semi-empirical potential functions have been carried out and the molecular parameters so derived are compared with the experimental values.     

New [g]-fused [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidines: Synthesis of pyrido[3,2-e] and [4,3-e][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine,pyrimido[5,4-e][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine and [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pteridine derivatives

A number of 2-aryl-substituted pyrido[3,2-e] and [4,3-e][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidines and [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pteridines 11,12a,b,e , their corresponding 5-carbonyl derivatives 7,8a,b,e and some pyrimido[5,4-e][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-5-ones 7,8c,d have been synthesized, according to different pathways. The new tricyclic heterocycles were prepared with the aim of studying their possible benzodiazepine receptors affinity.     

Synthesis of 1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]pyrido[2,3-e]pyrazine and 2H-Pyrano[2,3-b]pyrido[2,3-e]pyrazine Derivatives

With a continuing interest on heteropolycyclic structures which may show biological activities, we synthesized new tricyclic derivatives in which the pyridopyrazine skeleton is fused with pyrazine 7 and 8, B , n = 1. However, the initial design of obtaining also the cyclohomologous structure B (n = 2) produced instead a pyranopyridopyrazine derivative 11 . Thus during the attempt to prepare a pyridodiazepine intermediate, beside a very small amount of the desired product 10 , the pyridopyrazine 9 was obtained. The latter compound reacted with chloroacetyl chloride/chloroketene to give 4-carbethoxy-10-(chloroacetyl)-5,10-dihydro-5-methyl-2H-pyrano[2,3-b]pyrido[2,3-e]pyrazin-2-one ( 11 ). In studying the behavior of this derivative, compounds 12–14 were obtained. Compounds 4b,c, 5a,b, 7, 8, 9 and 14 have been submitted to preliminary pharmacological screening as CNS depressant agents.     

Recent developments in bioinspired modelling of [NiFe]- and [FeFe]-hydrogenases

Modelling the reactivity of [NiFe]- and [FeFe]-hydrogenases has been an ongoing area of research that has evolved substantially over the last two decades. Erstwhile efforts have culminated in the form of bioinspired models that not only mimic the function of the enzymes but also follow enzyme-like mechanism. Some of these synthetic mimics can override limitations such as oxygen sensitivity that has deterred the practical application of hydrogenase enzymes/models as viable hydrogen generation catalysts. This account summarizes a few such recent discoveries.     

Synthesis of benz[e] indole and benz[g] indole carboxaldehydes

The Vilsmeier-Haack formylation reaction and several additional reactions have been employed to prepare a variety of benz[e]- and benz[g] indole-2- and 3-carboxaldehydes. Similar conditions have been utilized to prepare several 2,3-disubstituted benz[g] indole-5-carboxaldehydes.     

s-Triazolo[4,3-b]pyridazines and imidazo[4,5-c]pyridazines

8-Amino-s-triazolo[4, 3-b]pyridazine (I), an adenine analog has been prepared by two different routes. Likewise 8-amino-3-phenyl-s-triazolo[4,3-b]pyridazine (V) has been prepared. Both of these compounds have been prepared utilizing 3,4,5-trichloropyridazine and 3,4,6-trichloropyridazine as the starting materials thus interrelating the 3,4,5-and the 3,4,6-series. A variety of other transformations have been carried out.     

Properties of 4H-[1]benzopyrano[3,4-c]-[1,2,5]-selenodiazol-4-one

4H-[1]benzopyrano[3,4-c][1,2,5]selenodiazol-4-one has been synthesized by the reaction of 3,4-diaminocoumarin with selenous acid and its reaction with several nucleophiles (alkali, ammonia, amines, hydrazine hydrate) and its nitration have been studied. Using PMR spectroscopy, a comparative kinetic study of the opening of the lactone ring in 6,8-dinitro-4H-[1]benzopyrano[3,4-c][1,2,5]seleno- and thiadiazol-4-ones has been carried out.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 128–133, January, 1991.     

Synthesis of imidazo[4,5-b]- and [4,5-c]pyridines

2-Arylimidazo[4,5-b]- and [4,5-c]pyridines have been prepared by treatment of the appropriate 2,3- or 3,4-diaminopyridine with an aromatic carboxylic acid in the presence of polyphosphoric acid. Other derivatives have been prepared by similar cyclisation of diaminopyridines using triethyl orthoformate, urea, thiophosgene and thiourea and the properties of some N-oxides have been investigated. A number of the arylimidazopyridines have been screened for mutagenicity.     

Synthesis of 1H-[1]benzothiopyrano[3,4-d]imidazol-4-ones

By the condensation of 3,4-diaminothiocoumarins containing primary or secondary amino groups in position 4, with formic and acetic acids (or acetic anhydrides), a number of 1H-[1]benzothiopyrano[3,4-d]imidazol-4-ones and their 2-methyl derivatives have been synthesized; the latter have also been obtained from the corresponding 3-monoacetylamino-4-aminothiocoumarins. By the acetylation of 3-4-diaminothiocoumarins with tertiary amino groups in positions 4 their 3-diacetyl derivative has been obtained, and these, under the action of bases, have been converted into 3-N-acetyl derivatives. The structures of the compounds synthesized have been confirmed by IR, PMR, and mass spectroscopy.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 479–483, April, 1980.     

Functionalized derivatives of dibenzo [c,j] dipyrazolo-[3,4-f∶3′,4′-m] [1,2,5,8,9,12] hexaazacyclotetradecinate

A number of derivatives of dibenzo [c,j] dipyrazolo [3,4-f3,4-m] [1,2,5,8,9,12]-hexaazacyclotetradecinate with peripheral nitro, amino, and acetylamino groups have been synthesized.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 106–114, January, 1984.     

Synthesis of [1,3]benzoxazino[2,3-k-and [2,4]benzodiazepino[3,2-k]-carbazole derivatives

Alkylation of 4a-methyl-, 4a,6-dimethyl- and 6-bromo-4a-methyl-2,3,4,4a-tetrahydro-1H-carbazoles using 2-chloromethyl-4-nitrophenol gives [1,3]benzoxazino[2,3-k]carbazoles. Derivatives of [2,4]benzodiazepino[3,2-k]carbazole have been synthesized by alkylation of the indicated carbazolenines using 2-bromomethylbenzonitrile followed by hydrolysis of the nitrile group of the 9-(2-cyanobenzyl)-carbazolium salts obtained to amide.Kaunas Technological University, Kaunas, LT-3028, Lithuania Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklichenskikh Soedinenii, No. 6, pp. 818–821, June, 1999.