The reaction of aroylacetaldehydes with aroylhydrazines

A series of aroylacetaldehyde aroylhydrazones were prepared and characterized. Their uv and¹H nmr spectra suggest the enol-imine structure rather than the keto-imine form. ThepKa values of these aroylhydrazones were measured and correlated with the Hammett substitution constants. It was observed that benzoylacetaldehyde substituted in thep-position could be cyclized to form the 5-hydroxy-2-pyrazolines by refluxing in acidified ethanol, while formyldeoxybenzoin only gives the corresponding pyrazole due to steric requirements of the two phenyl groups.

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Die Reaktion von Aroylacetaldehyden mit Aroylhydrazinen

Zusammenfassung Es wurde eine Reihe von Aroylacetaldehyd-aroylhydrazonen hergestellt und charakterisiert. Ihre UV- und¹H-NMR-Spektren sprechen eher für eine Enol-imin-Struktur und nicht für die Keto-imin-Form. DiepKa-Werte für die Aroylhydrazone wurden bestimmt und über die Hammett-Beziehung korreliert. Es wurde festgestellt, daßp-substituierte Benzoyl-acetaldehyde durch Rückflußkochen in angesäuertem Ethanol zu 5-Hydroxy-2-pyrazolinen cyclisiert werden können, während Formyldeoxybenzoin wegen der sterischen Gegebenheiten der zwei Phenylgruppen lediglich die entsprechenden Pyrazole ergibt.

     

DNA Binding,amelioration of oxidative stress,and molecular docking study of Zn(II) metal complex of a new Schiff base ligand

Abstract

A new Schiff base ligand, H₂L, and its Zn(II) complex were prepared and characterized by different analytical and spectroscopic techniques. The elemental analysis results suggest the stoichiometry of the complex to be 1:1. The molar conductance study shows the non-electrolytic nature of the complex. Infrared spectra reveal that the metal ion is coordinated in tetradentate fashion which was further confirmed by NMR study. The synthesized complex was found to interact with CT-DNA quite efficiently. The DNA binding study of the complex was explored by UV–vis and viscosity measurement. Fluorescence titration studies and the experimental results suggest that the complex might bind to DNA via an intercalative mode. The in silico target prediction and molecular docking experiments confirm that, apart from high interaction potentiality with nucleotides, the complex has possible implications in carcinogenesis, too.     

A Validated HPLC Method for Simultaneous Determination of 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic Acid in Root Organs of Hemidesmus indicus

A reverse phase HPLC method was developed and validated for the simultaneous determination of 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid in the root extracts of Hemidesmus indicus. A comprehensive validation of the method including sensitivity, linearity, reproducibility, accuracy, limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) was conducted using the optimized chromatographic conditions. The method was found to be linear (r > 0.998) in the range of 5–350 μg mL⁻¹ for 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and for 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid (r > 0.999) in the range 10–300 μg mL⁻¹. The method was found to be precise with inter-day precision values (% RSD) in the ranges of 0.61–1.76% for 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and 1.3–2.8% for 2-hydroxy-4-ethoxybenzoic acid while intra-day precisions (% RSD) of two analytes were in the range of 0.41–1.07 and 0.95–2.5%. The limits of detection (LODs) for 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid were 0.84 and 2.34 μg mL⁻¹. The described method was fast, sensitive and reproducible, and thus well suited for routine analysis of these two compounds from root extracts of H. indicus and other plants.     

Physico-chemical studies on the chelation behaviour of biologically active 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde semicarbazone (HNAS) with some lanthanons

Summary The chelation behaviour of the complexes of La³⁺, Ce³⁺, Pr³⁺, Nd³⁺, Sm³⁺, Eu³⁺, Gd³⁺, Y³⁺, Tb³⁺, Dy³⁺, Ho³⁺ with biologically active 2-Hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde semicarbazone (HNAS) has been studied potentiometrically in 75% (v/v) dioxane-water medium at various ionic strengths. The method of Bjerrum and Calvin, as modified by Irving and Rossotti has been used to find out the values of n andpL. The formation constants of metal chelates and the values ofS _min have been calculated. The order of formation constants of chelates was found to be: La³⁺3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+.

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Physikochemische Untersuchungen zur Komplexierung von biologisch aktivem 2-Hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyd-Semicarbazon (HNAS) mit Lanthanoiden

Zusammenfassung Das Chelierungsverhalten von La³⁺, Ce³⁺, Pr³⁺, Nd³⁺, Sm³⁺, Eu³⁺, Gd³⁺, Y³⁺, Tb³⁺, Dy³⁺ und Ho³⁺ mit 2-Hydroxy-1-naphthaldehydsemicarbazon (HNAS) wurde potentiometrisch in 75% (v/v) Dioxan-Wasser bei verschiedenen Ionenstärken untersucht. Die Werte für n undpL wurden nach der Methode von Bjerrum und Calvin in der Modifikation von Irving und Rossotti bestimmt. Die Komplexbildungskonstanten der Metallchelate und die WerteS _min wurden ermittelt. Die Reihung der Komplexbildungskonstanten war La³⁺3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+33+.

     

Development of a fully automated sequential injection solid-phase extraction procedure coupled to liquid chromatography to determine free 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone and 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulphonic acid in human urine

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone and 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulphonic acid, commonly known as benzophenone-3 (BZ3) and benzophenone-4 (BZ4), respectively, are substances widely used as UV filters in cosmetic products in order to absorb UV radiation and protect human skin from direct exposure to the deleterious wavelengths of sunlight. As with other UV filters, there is evidence of their percutaneous absorption.This work describes an analytical method developed to determine trace levels of free BZ3 and BZ4 in human urine. The methodology is based on a solid-phase extraction (SPE) procedure for clean-up and pre-concentration, followed by the monitoring of the UV filters by liquid chromatography-ultraviolet spectrophotometry detection (LC-UV). In order to improve not only the sensitivity and selectivity, but also the precision of the method, the principle of sequential injection analysis was used to automate the SPE process and to transfer the eluates from the SPE to the LC system. The application of a six-channel valve as an interface for the switching arrangements successfully allowed the on-line connection of SPE sample processing with LC analysis.The SPE process for BZ3 and BZ4 was performed using octadecyl (C18) and diethylaminopropyl (DEA) modified silica microcolumns, respectively, in which the analytes were retained and eluted selectively. Due to the matrix effects, the determination was based on standard addition quantification and was fully validated. The relative standard deviations of the results were 13% and 6% for BZ3 and BZ4, respectively, whereas the limits of detection were 60 and 30 ng mL⁻¹, respectively. The method was satisfactorily applied to determine BZ3 and BZ4 in urine from volunteers that had applied a sunscreen cosmetic containing both UV filters.     

Simple synthesis of 6-alkyl-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-ones

6-Alkyl-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-ones were prepared by the reaction of 5H-benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one with carboxylic acid in the presence of silver ion and peroxydisulfate.

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Eine einfache Synthese von 6-Alkyl-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-onen (Kurze Mitteilung)

Zusammenfassung 6-Alkyl-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one wurden mittels Reaktion von 5H-Benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-onen mit Carbonsäuren in Gegenwart von Silberionen und Peroxydisulfat dargestellt.

     

Synthesis of 4-hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridones from azomethines and substituted dialkylmalonates

Summary The reaction of azomethines4 with substituted dialkyl malonates5 leads to the formation of 3-substituted 4-hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridones6 in moderate yields. The azomethines4 are preparedvia arylaminopropionitriles3 or in the conventional way by acid catalyzed condensation of ketones1 with anilines2. Chlorination of pyridones6 with sulfuryl chloride leads to compounds8–10.

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Synthese von 4-Hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridonen aus Azomethinen und substituierten Dialkylmalonaten

Zusammenfassung Umsetzung der Azomethine4 mit den substituierten Dialkylmalonaten5 ergibt die in 3-Stellung substituierten 4-Hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridone6 in mäßigen Ausbeuten. Die Azomethine4 werden entweder über dieStrecker-Verbindungen3 oder konventionell über durch Säuren katalysierte Kondensation der Ketone1 mit den Aminen2 hergestellt. Chlorierung der Pyridone6 mit Sulfurylchlorid führt zu den Verbindungen8–10.

     

Reaction between isocyanides and chalcones: an efficient solvent-free synthesis of 5-hydroxy-3,5-diaryl-1,5-dihydro-2H-pyrrol-2-ones

A simple and efficient synthesis of 5-hydroxy-3,5-diaryl-1,5-dihydro-2H-pyrrol-2-ones is described. Heating a mixture of an isocyanide and a 1,3-diaryl-2-propen-1-one under solvent-free conditions produces the title compounds in good to excellent yields.     

Phase-transfer catalysis in reactions of 5-alkyl-3H-furan-2-ones with dichlorocarbene

Treatment of 5-alkyl-3H-furan-2-ones and 5-alkyl-3H-thiophen-2-ones with dichlorocarbene under conditions of phase-transfer catalysis at 20–90 °C results in insertion of the carbene at the C=C bond followed by skeletal rearrangement.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 10, pp. 1995–1997, October, 1995.     

Regio- and stereoselective 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of arylnitrile oxides to 5-acetoxy-2(5H)-furanone

Summary Arylnitrile oxides undergo regio- and stereo-specific 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions with 5-acetoxy-2(5H)-furanone. In each case a single product3a–3g results from ananti approach to the 5-acetoxy substituent, the oxygen of the 1,3-dipole being attached to C-4 of furan. Under similar conditions 5-benzoyloxy-2(5H)-furanone yields3h–3i. The structures of the adducts were determined by¹H- and¹³C-NMR spectroscopy.

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Regio- und stereoselektive 1,3-dipolare Cycloaddition von Arylnitriloxiden mit 5-Acetoxy-2(5H)-furanon

Zusammenfassung Arylnitriloxide reagieren mit 5-Acetoxy-2(5H)-furanon in einer regio- und stereoselektiven 1,3-dipolaren Cycloaddition. In jedem der untersuchten Fälle ergaben sich die einheitlichen Produkte3a–3g als Folge eineranti-Annäherung an den 5-Acetoxysubstituenten, wobei der Sauerstoff des 1,3-Dipols an das C-4 des Furans addiert. Unter ähnlichen Bedingungen ergab 5-Benzoyloxy-2(5H)-furanon die Produkte3h–3i. Die Strukturen der Addukte wurden mittels¹H-und¹³C-NMR bestimmt.

     

A new dihydroisocoumarin from the strain Aspergillus sp. CMM, an endophytic fungus of Cephalotaxus mannii

From the branch tissue of Cephalotaxus mannii, the endophytic fungal strain CMM was isolated and determined to belong to the genus Aspergillus according to its internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequence of rDNA (ITS1-5.8S-ITS2). From the extracts of the fermentation broth of CMM, a new compound, namely 5-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-5-hydroxymellein (1), was isolated, together with a known compound 4-hydroxymellein (2). Their structures were elucidated on the basis of 1D and 2D NMR data. Published in Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 5, pp. 461–462, September-October, 2008.     

Stability constants of thorium(IV) complexes with aryl-bis-(5-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-phenyl-4-pyrazolyl) methane ligands

Summary Stability constants of complexes of aryl-bis-(5-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-phenyl-4-pyrazolyl) methane [ArBPyM] derivatives with thorium(IV) ions were determined by the potentiometric method at 30°C and an ionic strength of 0.1 mol·dm^–3 (KNO₃) in 75% (v/v) dioxane-water. The evaluation of the titration data indicated that four kinds of complexes ([ThL]²⁺, [ThLOH]⁺, [ThL ₂], and [ThL(OH)₂]^2–) were formed. The formation constants for all [ThL]²⁺ and [ThL ₂] complexes have been calculated to compare these values with those previously reported [1, 2] with Ln³⁺ and UO ₂ ²⁺ metal ions [2, 3]. The probable ligand-bonding sites of the complexes are proposed. In addition, the applicability of theHammett equation for the correlation of the stability constants of [Th(IV)-ArBPyM] complexes are discussed.

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Stabilitätskonstanten von Thorium(IV)-Komplexen mit Aryl-bis-(5-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-phenyl-4-pyrazolyl)-methan-Liganden

Zusammenfassung Stabilitätskonstanten von Komplexen von Aryl-bis-(5-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-phenyl-4-pyrazolyl)-methan — Derivaten [ArBPyM] mit Thorium(IV) — Ionen wurden bei 30°C und einer Ionenstärke von 0.1 mol-dm^–3 (KNO₃) in 75% (v/v) Dioxan-Wasser potentiometrisch bestimmt. Die Auswertung der Titrationskurven zeigte, daß vier verschiedene Komplexe vorlagen ([ThL]²⁺, [ThLOH]⁺, [ThL ₂] und [ThL(OH)₂]²⁺). Die Bildungskonstanten aller [ThL]²⁺- und [ThL ₂]-Komplexe wurden berechnet, um sie mit den früher für Ln³⁺- und UO ₂ ²⁺ -Ionen publizierten zu vergleichen. Potentielle Bindungsstellen der Komplexe für Liganden werden vorgeschlagen. Zusätzlich wird die Anwendbarkeit derHammet-Beziehung auf die Korrelation der Stabilitätskonstanten von [Th(IV)-ArBPyM] — Komplexen diskutiert.

     

A convergent synthesis of octadeca-2E, 13Z-dienyl acetate, a pheromone component ofSynanthedon tipuliformis C.

A convergent synthesis of octadeca-2E, 13Z-dienyl acetate, a pheromone component ofSynanthedon tipuliformis C., has been developed. The synthesis is based on cross-coupling of 8-iodooct-2E-en-I-ol THP ether with dec-5Z-enyl bromide catalyzed by CuBr. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 8, pp. 1529–1531, August, 1997.     

Ultrasound promoted enantioselective transesterification of 3-hydroxy-3-(2-thienyl) propanenitrile catalyzed by lipase

(S)-3-hydroxy-3-(2-thienyl) propanenitrile, which is the key chiral building block for the synthesis of (S)-duloxetine, was successfully prepared via enantioselective transesterification catalyzed by lipase under ultrasound irradiation. Compared with conventional shaking, the enzyme activity and enantioselectivity were dramatically enhanced under ultrasound irradiation. Under optimum reaction conditions (solvent: n-hexane, ultrasound power: 150?W, a_w: 0.33, temperature: 40°C), Pseudomonas sp. lipase exhibited an excellent catalytic performance (enzyme activity: 81.5?μmol?g^?1?min^?1, E-value: 65.4). The reaction achieved its equilibrium in approximately 7?h with a conversion of 53.9% and high enantiopurity (99% ee) of (S)-3-hydroxy-3-(2-thienyl) propanenitrile could be obtained.     

Die Photoenolisierung,Autoxidation und Dimerisation von 2-Isobutyliden-1,3-indandion

The title compound,1, slowly decomposes in solution by autodixation, especially in daylight. The chemism of this photoinduced autoxidation has been investigated.Upon irradiation1 passes to the brick red isolable dienol2. The quantum yield is 0.3 at 313 nm in methanol. In solution an equilibrium is set up within several minutes between2 and the colorless deconjugated3. Unpolar or moderately polar solvents shift the equilibrium completely to3, whereas in highly polar solvents2 and3 coexist. In the dark the equilibrium12 (ca. 501 in methanol) is established very slowly.3 upon irradiation reacts further to dimer8. 2 instantaneously reacts with oxygen. With high oxygen concentrations, hydroperoxide9 is formed, with lower ones dehydrodimer10, inter alia.9 and10 may further form12, 14, and15. These reactions, together with ESR spectroscopy, point to a central role of the free radical13 both in the autoxidation and in the reaction1014.Basic catalysis sets up an equilibrium between1 and its dimer,17. The photoreaction12 has been investigated by sensitizing and quenching experiments.

34. Mitteilung:J. Bitter, J. Leitich, H. Partale, O. E. Polansky, W. Riemer, U, Ritter-Thomas, B. Schlamann undB. Stilkerieg, Chem. Ber., im Druck.     

The visible absorbance maximum of 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone as a novel probe for the hydrogen bond donor abilities of solvents and solvent mixtures

Summary The electronic absorption spectra of 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (HNQ) in one- and two-component solvents are discussed. The visible absorption of this reagent has been shown to arise from a charge-transfer transition of the zwitterionic tautomer stabilized by a hydrogen bond donating solvent. The formation constant of the 1:1 hydrogen bonded complex with methanol, ethanol, andn-propanol has been determined at 25 °C from the spectral behaviour in mixed solvents. The tautomerization equilibrium ofHNQ in aqueous ethanol is demonstrated and characterized. The dependence of the absorbance maximum ofHNQ on the hydrogen bond donor ability of the solvent in the visible spectrum, as measured by theTaft-Kamlet parameter, has been established. Experimentally derived evidence is supplied to justify the recommendation ofHNQ as a novel probe for hydrogen bond donor ability in pure solvents and in mixed aqueous solvents.

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Das Absorptionsmaximum von 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthochinon im sichtbaren Bereich als neues Maß für die Wasserstoffbrückenbindungsbildungsfähigkeit von Lösungsmitteln und Lösungsmittelgemischen

Zusammenfassung Die Absorptionsspektren von 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthochion (HNQ) in Ein- und Zweikomponentensystemen werden diskutiert. Die Absorption im sichtbaren Bereich stammt von einemcharge-transfer — Übergang des zwitterionischen Tautomers, das über Wasserstoffbrückenbindungen zum Lösungsmittel stabilisiert wird. Die Bildungskonstanten der binären Komplexe mit Methanol, Ethanol undn-Propanol wurden aus spektroskopischen Daten in Lösungsmittelgemischen bei 25 °C emittelt. Das Tautomeriegleichgewicht vonHNQ in wäßrigem Ethanol wird iskutiert. Die Abhängigkeit des Absorptionsmaximums vonHNQ vond der Wasserstoffbrückenbindungsbildungsfähigkeit des Lösungsmittels wird mittels desT aft-Kamlet — Parameters beschrieben. Experimentelle Ergebnisse ermutigen zur Verwendung vonHNQ als neue Testsubstanzfür die Wasserstoffbrückenbindungsbildungsfähigkeit von reinen und gemischten Lösungsmitteln.

     

Über das 4-Hydroxy-6,6-dimethyl-5,6-dihydro-2(1H)-pyridinthion bzw.-on und die entsprechenden Tautomeren

The tautomers, 4-hydroxy-5,6-dihydro-6,6-dimethyl-2(1H)-pyridinethione (1) and 6,6-dimethyl-2-thioxo-4-piperidone (2) resp., and 4-hydroxy-5,6-dihydro-6,6-dimethyl-2(1H)-pyridone (9) and 6,6-dimethyl-2,4-piperidinedione (10) resp. were synthesized by hydrolysis of 4-amino-5,6-dihydro-6,6-dimethyl-2(1H)-pyridinethiones (4, 5) and-ones (11, 12).1, 2 and9, 10 undergo an aminolysis in amines to the corresponding 4-aminodihydro-2(1H)-pyridinethiones4, 5 and-ones11, 12 resp.

     

探针5-硝基水杨酸同步荧光法测定生物样品中蛋白质的应用研究

在模拟人体生理条件下,基于5-硝基水杨酸与人血清白蛋白(HSA)相互作用生成复合物,导致血清白蛋白的内源荧光产生特异性变化,而建立了以5-硝基水杨酸为分子探针,用固定波长同步荧光光谱分析测定蛋白质的新方法。体系同步荧光光谱特征及强度受Δλ、反应介质、反应温度等因素的影响。对上述实验条件进行了优化,结果表明,在最佳实验条件下,体系的同步荧光强度(ISF)与人血清白蛋白在2.21 ~ 469.2 mg/L 的浓度范围内呈良好的线性关系,检测限为0.81 mg/L(n=11)。本实验对血清、尿样和唾液样品进行了测定,回收率在98.4% ~ 102.6 %之间。     

Molecular Structure of an Isocytosine Analog: Combined X-ray Structural and Computational Study of 2-Diethylamino-6-methyl-5-n-propyl-4(3H)-pyrimidinone

The structure of 2-diethylamino-6-methyl-5-n-propyl-4(3H)-pyrimidinone has been studied by X-ray crystallography and quantum-chemical calculations. X-ray analysis established that 2-diethylamino-6-methyl-5-n-propyl-4(3H)-pyrimidinone exists exclusively as the lactam tautomer protonated at the N3 ring nitrogen in the solid state. Crystals of 2-diethylamino-6-methyl-5-n-propyl-4(3H)-pyrimidinone are monoclinic (space group P2₁/n); the unit-cell dimensions are: a = 11.0460(8) Å, b = 5.0064(4) Å, c = 22.8358(17) Å, = = 90°, = 90.521(1)°. In the crystal, molecules of 2-diethylamino-6-methyl-5-n-propyl-4(3H)-pyrimidinone are assembled in planar centrosymmetric dimers by strong resonance-assisted N—H···O intermolecular hydrogen bonds from the NH group of one molecule to the C=O of the adjacent molecule (N—H···O distance 2.804 Å). Bond distances and angles are generally similar to those reported for the corresponding tautomer of isocytosine and derivatives. Quantum-chemical calculations on 2-diethylamino-6-methyl-5-n-propyl-4(3H)-pyrimidinone are also reported in order to estimate the relative energies of the possible tautomeric forms; ab initio and DFT results predict the coexistence of the N3 and AH tautomers in the gas phase. There is excellent correspondence between the crystal and the HF/6-311G** or B3LYP/6-31G* calculated structures of the N3 lactam form; the largest deviations between the experimental and computed structures are mostly the effects of strong intermolecular H bonds in the crystal.