Cyclic sulfoxides. I. dihydrothiophene 1-oxides

Although there have been extensive investigations on cyclic sulfones, especially the unsaturated, 5-membered ring compounds (3), cyclic sulfoxides have received considerably less attention. In this report, we wish to present a synthesis of the previously unknown dihydrothiophene 1-oxide isomers and, also, some preliminary results regarding their chemical reactivity (4).     

Synthesis and coordination properties of new macrocyclic ligands: equilibrium studies and crystal structures

The synthesis and characterization of two new macrocyclic ligands, the bis-macrocyclic compound 2,6-bis(1,4,13-triaza-7,10-dioxacyclopentadec-1-ylmethyl)phenol (L) and 38-methoxy-1,4,13,16,19,28-hexaaza-7,10,22,25-tetraoxatricyclo[14.14.7.1(32,36)]octatriconta-32,34,Delta(36,38)-triene (L1) are reported. Equilibrium studies of basicity and coordination properties toward metal ions such as Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II) and Pb(II) were performed for ligand by potentiometric measurements in aqueous solution (298.1 +/- 0.1 K, I= 0.15 mol dm(-3)). L behaves as a hexaprotic base (logK(1)= 10.93, logK(2)= 9.70, logK(3)= 8.79, logK(4)= 8.05, logK(5)= 6.83, logK(6)= 2.55). All metal ions form stable mono- and dinuclear complexes: logK(MLH(-1))= 25.61 for Cu(II), 15.37 for Zn(II), 12.58 for Cd(II) and 13.79 for Pb(II); logK(M(2)LH(-1))= 31.61 for Cu(II), 23.38 for Zn(II), 24.49 for Cd(II) and 23.68 for Pb(II). All these dinuclear species show a great tendency to add the OH(-) group: the equilibrium constant for the addition reaction was found to be logK(M(2)LH(-1)OH)= 4.77 for Cu(II), 5.66 for Zn(II), 2.8 for Cd(II) and 3.18 for Pb(II). In the case of Ni(II), kinetic inertness prevents the possibility of solution studies. The dinuclear solid adducts [Ni(2)H(-1)L(N(3))(3)].EtOH and [Cu(2)H(-1)L(N(3))](ClO(4))(2) were characterized by X-ray analysis.     

Metal complexes of cephradine: Synthesis and equilibrium studies

Summary The complex formation equilibria of the binary and ternary systemsM(II)-Cephradine andM(II)-2,2-Bipyridyl-Cephradine were investigated by a potentiometric technique at 25°C and an ionic strength of 0.1M NaNO₃ (M=Cu, Ni, Co, and Zn). The effect of dioxane as a solvent on the protonation constants of cephradine and the formation constants of the Cu-cephradine complex was studied. The relative stability of each ternary complex was compared with that of the corresponding binary complex in terms of logK. The mode of ternary complex formation was ascertained by conductivity measurements. The copper(II), nickel(II), and cobalt(II) complexes of cephradine were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, conductivity measurements, and IR spectra.

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Metallkomplexe von Cephradin: Synthese und Gleichgewichtsstudien

Zusammenfassung Die Komplexbildungsgleichgewichte der binären und ternären SystemeM(II)-Cephradin undM(II)-2,2-Bipyridyl-Cephradin (M=Cu, Ni, Co und Zn) wurden bei 25°C und einer lonenstärke von 0.1M NaNO₃ untersucht. Der Einfluß von Dioxan als Lösungsmittel auf die Protonierungskonstanten von Cephradin und die Komplexbildungskonstanten des Cu-Cephradin-Komplexes wurde ermittelt. Die relative Stabilität der ternären gegenüber den entsprechenden binären Komplexen wurde über logK verglichen. Die Bildungsweise der ternären Komplexe wurde mittels Leitfähigkeitsmessungen abgesichert. Die Cu(II)-, Ni(II)- und Co(II)-Komplexe von Cephradin wurden synthetisiert und durch Elementaranalyse, Leitfähigkeitsmessungen und Infrarotspektroskopie charakterisiert.

     

Spectroscopic and equilibrium studies of adduct formation between sulfoxides and bis(2,4-pentanedionato)oxovanadium(IV)

The adducts formed between VO(acac)₂ and a number of alkyl and aryl sulfoxides in dichloromethane were investigated by means of visible and IR spectroscopy. The sulfoxides all interact with the vanadium of the VO(acac)₂ via their oxygen atoms to form weak adducts with formation constants (2.4 < K_f < 6.4) which show a linear correlation with the pKa values found for these sulfoxides in aqueous H₂SO₄.     

Formation of diaryl sulfides and sulfoxides: Synthesis,characterization and structure activity correlation studies

Abstract

The synthesis of a series of stable diarylsulfides and sulfoxides is reported. All the newly synthesized compounds were characterized by ¹H, ¹³C NMR and mass spectroscopic techniques. A detailed mechanistic study indicates that the formation of sulfoxides follows the oxidation. In addition to synthesis, characterization and mechanistic studies, the glutathione peroxidase(GPx) mimetic activity of the newly synthesized compounds is described. It is observed that the diaryl sulfides having a heterocyclic ring attached to the nitrogen atom facilitates the oxidation of the sulfur center to form the corresponding sulfoxides. The substituents attached to the nitrogen atom play an important role in the catalytic activity of the substituted diaryl sulfides. The obtained data supports for the higher antioxidant activity of diaryl sulfides than that of the corresponding sulfoxides.     

Extraction equilibrium of ytterbium(III) with sulfoxides and their mixtures

The extraction equilibria of¹⁷⁵Yb from thiocyanate solutions with di-n-pentyl sulfoxide (DPSO), di-n-octyl sulfoxide (DOSO), tri-n-octylphosphine oxide (TOPO) and their mixtures in carbon tetrachloride has been investigated. A relatively small synergistic enhancement has been observed with mixtures of dialkyl sulfoxides (DPSO+DOSO) and also with mixtures of DPSO+TOPO. These extraction data have been analyzed with the aid of a computer by taking into account complexation of the metal in the aqueous phase by inorganic ligands and assuming a set of product species in the organic phase and adjusting their formation constants through an iterative non-linear least-squares procedure to obtain the best fit to the data. The extraction of the metal is inversely and linearly dependent upon the dielectric constant of the solvent and temperature of the system.     

Synthesis of dihydrothiophene, thiophene, and their selenium analogues carrying four phosphoryl groups

[reaction: see text] Sodium hydrosulfide undergoes addition to two molecules of bis(diethoxyphosphoryl)acetylene followed by cyclization to give a 2,3-dihydrothiophene carrying four phosphoryl groups. Oxidation of the 2,3-dihydrothiophene with mCPBA gives the corresponding sulfoxide or sulfone depending on the ratio of the reagents, and the sulfoxide is dehydrated to afford a tetraphosphorylthiophene. The corresponding dihydroselenophene and selenophene are also synthesized in a similar manner.     

Two-dimensional NMR studies of 2-substituted thioxanthene sulfoxides

2-Fluoro-, 2-chloro-, 2-bromo-, 2-methyl-, and 2-methoxythioxanthene have been prepared by borane reduction of the corresponding thioxanthone. The corresponding sulfoxides were prepared by m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid oxidation of these sulfides. Proton and carbon chemical shifts have been assigned to these thioxanthene sulfoxides with the aid of LROCSCM and SROCSCM experiments. Carbon chemical shifts in the unsubstituted rings occur at approximately 125 ppm (C5); 128 ppm (C6); 130 ppm (C7); 128 ppm (C8); and 36 ppm (C9). The methylene protons appears as AB doublets at approximately 4.2 and 3.8 ppm. All sulfoxides have the same, pseudo-equatorial geometry.     

Synthesis and spectroscopic studies of new Schiff bases

Five novel Schiff bases have been prepared from o-formylphenoxyacetic acid and a series of aminothiazoles to form a number of potentially biologically active compounds. The structures of these Schiff bases have been characterized using IR and (1)H-and (13)C-NMR spectroscopy.     

Synthesis and physicochemical studies of new dimethylglyoxime-tungsten complexes

W(CO)₆ reacts with dimethylglyoxime (H₂DMG) under reduced pressure to give either [W(CO)₂(H₂DMG)₂] or the tris derivative, [W(H₂DMG)₃], according to the molar ratio of reactants and reaction time. When the reaction was carried out in air, the dinuclear complex [W₂O₆(H₂DMG)₂] predominated. Spectroscopic studies of the three complexes revealed that H₂DMG chelates to tungsten through the nitrogen atom of one oxime moiety and the oxygen of the other oxime to form six-membered rings. The electronic absorption spectra of the three tungsten complexes in different donor solvents were also investigated. All displayed an intense u.v. band and a weak, broad band in the visible region. Examination of [W(H₂DMG)₃] and [W₂O₆(H₂DMG)₂] by cyclic voltammetry showed the occurrence of some quasi-reversible redox reactions owing to changes in the oxidation state of the central metal atom.     

Synthesis and photophysical studies of new pyrenylamino acids

Two new pyrenylamino acid derivatives were synthesized from β-bromodehydroalanine derivatives in good yields using addition and elimination reactions.     

Synthesis and antimicrobial studies of new pyridine derivatives

2-(p-Acetylaminobenzenesulfonylamido)-substituted benzothiazoles were prepared from 2-amino-substituted benzothiazoles and p-acetamidobenzenesulfonyl chloride using a mixture of pyridine and Ac₂O, which formed an electrophilic N-acetyl- pyridinium complex facilitating condensation to give the desired products by removal of HCl. 2-[4-(Substituted benzothiazol-2-yl)aminosulfonylanilino]pyridine-3-carboxylic acids (synthesized from 2-chloropyridine-3-carboxylic acid and the corresponding substituted 2-(p-aminobenzenesulfonylamido)benzothiazole in 2-ethoxyethanol using Cu-powder and K₂CO₃) were then converted to acid chlorides, which on further reaction with piperazine and 4-methoxyphenylpiperazine yielded the corresponding 2-[4-(substituted benzothiazol-2-yl)amino-sulfonyl]anilino-3-(piperazinocarbonyl) pyridine and 2-[4-(substituted benzothiazol-2-yl)amino-sulfonyl]anilino-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl-carbonyl]pyridine. The structures of the new compounds have been established on the basis of their elemental analyses as well as IR, ¹H NMR, and mass-spectral data. All the compounds have been screened for antimicrobial activity and found to possess considerable antibacterial activity.     

Synthesis and anion recognition studies of new ureylbenzamide-based receptors

A new group of ureylbenzamide-based receptors (1–4) has been synthesized; its binding affinity and capacity to form supramolecular complexes in solution with different anions have been investigated. For designing these receptors, it was considered a combination of the positions of the urea and amide groups (ortho and meta), and the chromophore groups naphthyl and nitrophenyl, yielding four receptors. The position and chromophore structure affected the acidity of the urea and amide hydrogens in the order 4>3>2>1. All the spectroscopic studies showed a significant change of 1 and 2 compared with 3 and 4 in the presence of different TBAX salts in acetonitrile. The ¹H-NMR spectra show a preferential interaction of the anions with the urea group in receptors 1 and 2 due to the less steric hindrance, while there is a cooperative interaction of amide group in receptors 3 and 4 due to the closeness of both groups.     

Synthesis of chiral vinylic sulfoxides by Pd-catalyzed asymmetric sulfinylzincation

Novel asymmetric sulfinylzincation of alkynoates has been accomplished via a Pd-catalyzed sulfinylzincation using 1-alkynyl sulfoxides bearing chiral auxiliaries as a sulfinylating reagent. The reaction proceeded in a highly syn-selective fashion, giving the (E)-β-sulfinyl α,β-unsaturated ester exclusively. Among the chiral sulfinylating reagents tested, an isoborneol-type compound (Rs)-4 showed the best results in terms of both yield and diastereoselectivity. As a result of optimization of the reaction, the selectivity was improved up to 92:8 dr, and stereochemistry of the newly formed sulfur stereogenic center was revealed as (Ss)-configuration.     

Synthesis and urease inhibition studies of some new quinazolinones

In this study, novel quinazolinones were designed, synthesized, characterized by FT-IR, ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR spectral data, and LC–MS. New compounds inhibitory activities on urease were assessed. All of the compounds exhibited potent urease inhibitory activities. Especially in the synthesized compounds, 2-benzyl-3-({5-[(4-nitrophenyl)amino]-1,3,4-thiadiazol2-yl}methyl)quinazolin-4(3H)-one has the best inhibitory effect against Jack bean urease with IC₅₀ = 3.30 ± 0.09 μg/mL. And also, N-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-[(4-oxoquinazolin-3(4H)-yl)acetyl] hydrazinecarbothioamide, N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-[(4-oxoquinazolin-3(4H)-yl)acetyl] hydrazinecarbothioamide, and 2-benzyl-3-({5-[(4-fluorophenyl)amino]-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2yl} methyl)quinazolin-4(3H)-one have best activities among the synthesized compounds.     

Non equilibrium thermodynamics and the city: a new approach to urban studies

A city can be conceived as a complex self-adaptive system. The multiple interactions among its structural elements and dynamic agents, its organization on multiple time-space scales, its exchanges with the external context, its irreversible dynamics, are signs of complexity. Some concepts from the evolutionary thermodynamics, such us the theory of dissipative structures, could be extended to the city in order to investigate its behaviour. This theoretical framework suggests to analyze the city in terms of entropy and negentropy production. An emergy analysis (spelled with an "m") of an urban region is presented in order to investigate how cities maintain their organization (and decrease their entropy) by virtue of constant energy inflows from the external environment. As a result, a non-homogeneous spatial pattern of emergy density is shown as an attempt to investigate the multiple relations and energy exchanges that take place in an urban region. This approach to urban studies introduces a new energy-based vision to understand cities.