Synthesis,Thermal Isomerization in Solution and in Solid Phase of the Complexes [Pt(RCN)2Cl2]

The interaction of the clathrate Pt₆Cl₁₂ · 0.1 EtCl · 5.7H₂O with RCN nitriles results in cis-[Pt(PhCH₂CN)₂Cl₂] and in [Pt(RCN)₂Cl₂] (R = CH₂CO₂Et, Ph) complexes as a mixture of cis- and trans-isomers which separated and characterized. Cis-[Pt(MeCN)₂Cl₂] has been synthesized using a well known technique of K₂[PtCl₄] interaction with acetonitrile in water. Heating cis-[Pt(RCN)₂Cl₂] (R = Me, CH₂Ph, CH₂CO₂Et) in the solid phase leads to cis-trans isomerization. In case of cis-[Pt(PhCN)₂Cl₂] thermal conversion results in trans-[Pt(PhCN)₂Cl₂] but the process of geometrical isomerizations accompained by a considerable decomposition of starting material and/or final products. Boiling of cis-[Pt(PhCH₂CN₂)Cl₂] in mixture of EtNO₂? PhCH₂CN or cis-[Pt(EtCO₂CH₂CN)₂Cl₂] in MeNO₂ or EtNO₂ solutions results in complete cis-trans conversion. Similarily heating of cis-[Pt(RCN)₂Cl₂] (R = Me, Ph) in solution produces an equilibrium mixture of cis- and transisomers.     

The polarizability and the second hyperpolarizability of tetrakis(phenylethynyl)ethene and several of its lithiated derivatives

The polarizability (α) and the second hyperpolarizability (γ) of tetrakis(phenylethynyl)ethene (TPEE) are compared and analyzed in connection with the properties (α, γ) of a series of selected/designed molecules having different conjugation patterns. Several lithiated derivatives of TPEE are designed and shown to have very enhanced second hyperpolarizabilities; for example, one of the lithiated TPEE has a 1.6×10³ times larger second hyperpolarizability than that of benzene. The potential of the proposed derivatives for applications in photonics is noted. The polarizabilities and the hyperpolarizabilities of the considered molecules have been computed employing the PM3 method which has been proven to be adequate for the present comparative study. ©1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J Quant Chem 72: 177–187, 1999     

Iron complexes of (e)- and (z)-1,2-dichlorodisilenes

Novel disilene-iron complexes [(E)- (1E) and (Z)-(eta2-R3SiClSi=SiClSiR3)Fe(CO)4 (1Z), SiR3 = tBu2MeSi] were synthesized by the reaction of the corresponding tetrachlorodisilane with an excess amount of K2Fe(CO)4, and the structures of 1E and 1Z were determined by X-ray crystallography. These complexes constitute not only the first transition-metal complexes with E,Z-isomerism but also the first complexes with halogen-substituted disilene ligands. The initial formation of 1Z during the synthetic reaction and the slow one-way isomerization of 1Z to 1E are rationalized by the intervention of the corresponding silylene complex (R3SiCl2Si)(R3Si)Si=Fe(CO)4.     

Photochromism of single crystals of arylhydrazide derivatives

Photochromic transformations in single crystals of hydrazides due to trans—cis-isomerization were found. The presence of the hydroxyl group in the ortho-position of the benzylidene fragment completely precludes photoinduced isomerization in the crystalline state.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of cis - 1,2- Dicy ano- 1,2- b is（ 2- me thyl- 4-bromo-3-thienyl）ethane

The title compound cis-1,2-dicyano-1,2-bis（2-methyl-4-bromo-3-thienyl）ethane has been synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction method. Crystal data： triclinic, space group P1^1, Z = 2, C14H8Br2N2S2, Mr = 428.16, a = 6.9410（5）, b = 11.0150（9）, c = 11.1760（8） A, α = 70.3390（10）,β = 76.1860（10）, γ = 79.5490（10）°, V= 776.59（10） A^3, Dc = 1.831 g/cm^3, μ（MoKα） = 5.478 mm^-1, F（000） = 416, R = 0.0487 and wR = 0.1453 for 2456 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ（/）. X-ray analysis reveals that the two thiophene rings are significantly twisted with an average dihedral angle of 57.45°. The molecule adopts a photo-active antiparaUel conformation and the distance between the two reactive C atoms of thiophene rings is 3.465（8）A. These structural elements which exhibit a suitable geometry are extensively explored for photochromic behavior in the crystalline state.     

Metallocene derivatives as active supports of zirconium‐based catalysts for ethene polymerization

Cyclopentadienyl magnesium chloride (MgClCp) and its functionalized derivatives represent original and interesting supporting materials to heterogenize metallocene catalysts for olefin polymerizations. The synthesis of MgClCp, its functionalization, and the preparation of a catalytic system in which the ZrCl₂(Flu)⁺ moiety is joined on the support through a cyclopentadienyl ligand are reported. This catalyst was tested in ethene polymerization, and both the catalytic activity and properties of the produced polymer were measured. Its performance was compared with that shown by the catalyst ZrCl₂CpFlu employed under the same conditions for both unsupported and conventional supports, such as MgCl₂. The results showed a remarkable improvement in terms of the activity and polymer properties with these heterogenized catalysts. Moreover, this system showed stability toward leaching processes and was characterized by good morphological control of the growing polymer. Finally, catalysts in which [HB(3,5‐Me₂pyrazolyl)₃]ZrCl and [HB(3,5‐Me₂pyrazolyl)₃]ZrClOtBu⁺ moieties were bonded to a functionalized MgClCp^? support were also synthesized and tested. The results showed that the proposed supports could be usefully used to heterogenize tailored metallocene homogeneous catalysts. In fact, new catalysts were prepared that combined the peculiar advantages of both heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts and overcame the disadvantages of the latter, such as a lack of morphology and reactor fouling. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 39: 4243–4248, 2001     

Investigation on photochromism of 1,2-bis(1,4-dimethyl-2-phenyl)perfluorocyclopentene

The photochromic diarylethene, 1,2-bis(1,4-dimethyl-2-phenyl)perfluorocyclopentene has been synthesized and its single crystal can be obtained in hexane at -4℃. The structure of diphenylperluorocyclopentene bearing C2/c space group and monoclinic crystal system is very different from that of dithienylperfluorocyclopentene derivatives bearing Pī space group and triclinic crystal system by X-ray crystallographic analysis. The compound undergoes the phototchromic reaction in solution but no optical activity in single crystal. In addition, its optimum conformation in solvent is also discussed.     

Stereoselective synthesis of 1,2-diamino-1,2-diarylethane derivatives

A procedure was developed for selective opening of the cis-2,4,5-triarylimidazoline ring to form erythro-1,2-diamino-1,2-diarylethane derivatives. These ring-opening products, erythro-ethylenediamine derivatives, can undergo quantitative isomerization to threo-ethylenediamine derivatives in the presence of strong bases in DMSO.__________Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 1, pp. 206–209, January, 2005.     

Quantitative Photoswitching in Bis(dithiazole)ethene Enables Modulation of Light for Encoding Optical Signals

Using one ray of light to encode another ray of light is highly desirable because information in optical format can be directly transferred from one beam to another without converting back to the electronic format. One key medium to accomplish such an amazing task is photoswitchable molecules. Using bis(dithiazole)ethene that can be photoswitched between its ring‐open and ring‐closed states quantitatively with excellent fatigue resistance and high thermal stability, it is shown that quantitative photoreversibility allowed the photoswitching light to control other light travelling through the photoswitchable medium, a phenomenon of transferring information encoded in one light ray to others, thus imparting photo‐optical modulation on the orthogonal light beam.     

Synthesis of 2-(polyfluoromethyl)pyrimido-[1,2-a]benzimidazole-4-carbaldehyde derivatives

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One-pot synthesis of 2-(dicyanomethylene)-1,2-dihydropyridine derivatives

The synthesis of 2-(dicyanomethylene)-1,2-dihydropyridine derivatives from the reactions of arylmethylidene derivatives of malononitrile dimers with 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds is described.     

Formation of 1,2-0-(1-methoxycarbonyl)ethylidene derivatives of sugars from 1,2-0-(1-cyano)ethylidene derivatives and reverse transformation

Conclusion 1,2-0-(1-Methoxycarbonyl)ethylidene derivatives of sugars formed during the methanolysis of 1,2-0-(1-cyano)ethylidene derivatives can be converted into the initial cyanoethylidene derivatives. Consequently, the 1,2-0-(1-methoxycarbonyl)ethylidene function was proposed as a unique protecting group for 1, 2-0-(1-cyano)ethylidene function.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 5, pp. 1120–1125, May, 1987.     

One-quantum process of formation oftrans-1,2-di(2-naphthyl)ethylene under photolysis of 4a, 4b-dihydrodibenzphenanthrene

Thetrans-isomer of 1,2-di(2-naphthyl)ethylene is formed along with thecis-isomer in the one-quantum process under irradiation at the wavelength corresponding to the long-wave absorption band of 4a,4b-dihydrodibenzphenanthrene. The quantum yields of the photoinitiated processes were measured. The adiabatic mechanism was suggested for the photoinitiated ring opening in 4a, 4b-dihydrodibenzphenanthrene. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 11, pp. 2366–2368, November, 1998.     

椅式(8,8)单壁碳纳米管内偶氮苯的顺反异构化

采用ONIOM(B3LYP/6-31+G*:UFF)方法对偶氮苯受限于椅式单壁碳纳米管CNT(8,8)内的结构、电子光谱和热致顺反异构化势能面进行了计算.结果表明,反式偶氮苯进入CNT(8,8)碳纳米管内是一个放热过程.由于碳纳米管的限制作用,偶氮苯分子的苯环绕CN键有一定的旋转,反式偶氮苯的平面结构发生扭曲,但其它结构参数变化不明显.受限于碳纳米管内的偶氮苯的顺反异构体能量差比非受限状态下增加了8.1 kJ.mol-1,表明碳纳米管的限制作用对偶氮苯顺反异构体的相对热稳定性有一定影响.光谱计算表明,受限于碳纳米管内的偶氮苯最低的三个单线态吸收波长仅蓝移1-5 nm.异构化势能面计算发现,偶氮苯在CNT(8,8)碳纳米管内发生反式到顺式异构化的能垒增加,由顺式回复到反式异构体的能垒无明显变化,表明CNT(8,8)碳纳米管的限制作用可以抑制偶氮苯从反式到顺式异构体的热致异构化过程.此外,受限状态下的偶氮苯主要通过CNN键角反转发生热致异构化.     

Photochromism of 2-(phenylazo)imidazoles

The isomerization behaviors of 2-(phenylazo)imidazole (Pai-H) and 1-N-methyl-2-(phenylazo)imidazole (Pai-Me) have been investigated. The crystal structure of trans-Pai-Me was determined, revealing that key structures around the azo group are nearly identical among azobenzene, Pai-H, and Pai-Me. Pai-Me undergoes reversible cis/trans photoisomerization, whereas Pai-H responds poorly to irradiation. The quantum yields of trans-to-cis isomerization of Pai-Me on 454 and 355 nm excitation are 0.35 +/- 0.03 and 0.25 +/- 0.03, respectively, in toluene. The wavelength-dependent isomerization quantum yield is well-known for azobenzene, but these values are substantially higher than those of azobenzene. The activation energy of thermal cis-to-trans isomerization of Pai-Me in toluene is 79.0 +/- 3.5 kJ mol(-1), which is lower than that of azobenzene by 15 kJ mol(-1). The thermal cis-to-trans isomerization of Pai-H is even faster. Density functional theory calculations were performed, revealing that the energy gaps between the azo n-orbital and the highest pi-orbital of azoimidazoles are much narrower than that of azobenzene. Finally, a preliminary study suggested that metal ions can modulate the absorption spectrum of Pai-Me without a loss of the gross photochromic behavior.