Atropisomers of meso-conjugated uracyl porphyrin derivatives and their assembling structures

[reaction: see text] We have synthesized a 5,15 meso-substituted methyluracyl porphyrin derivative bearing 6-methyluracyl units directly at the meso positions. The atropisomerization was regulated by steric replusion between the methyl substituents. When the atropisomers were mixed with alkylated melamine as a complementary hydrogen-bonding unit, the hydrogen-bonded assemblies were analyzed by diffusion-ordered spectroscopy (DOSY) in solution, which clarified that the alphabeta isomer formed a face-to-face dimer, whereas the alphabeta isomer took a zigzag structure.     

Synthesis of water-soluble dendrimers based on melamine bearing 16 paclitaxel groups

The design, synthesis, and characterization of triazine dendrimers derivatized with the anticancer agent paclitaxel are described. The precursor generation two dendrimer 1 is prepared in six linear steps in 64% overall yield and presents 16 amines and two groups for radioiodination. This macromolecule is subsequently derivatized with a paclitaxel conjugate to yield a generation three dendrimer, 2, which is then pegylated in two steps. The pegylated final products, 4a and 4b, with molecular weights of 46 and 77 kDa, respectively, solubilize paclitaxel in water. Pegylated dendrimer 4a is 30 wt % paclitaxel, 52 wt % PEG, and 18 wt % dendrimer. Target 4b is 18 wt % paclitaxel, 71 wt % PEG, and 11 wt % dendrimer.     

Synthesis, characterization, and remarkable biological properties of cyclodextrins bearing guanidinoalkylamino and aminoalkylamino groups on their primary side

The introduction of aminoalkylamino and guanidinoalkylamino substituents on the primary side of beta- and gamma-cyclodextrin (CDs) resulted in a series of novel compounds that were extensively characterized by NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Bromination of the primary side of beta- and gamma-CD, and reaction with neat alkylene diamines at a pressure of 7 atm afforded aminoalkylamino derivatives that were then guanylated at the primary amino group to give the corresponding guanidinoalkylamino-CDs. These compounds are water soluble and display pK(a) values that allow them to be mostly protonated at neutral pH; for example, pK(a(1)) approximately 6.4 and pK(a(2)) approximately 9.5 for the aminoethylamino-beta-CD and pK(a(1)) approximately 7.8 and pK(a(2)) approximately 11.0 for the guanidinoethylamino-beta-CD. The title CDs are rigid, cyclic alpha-D-glucopyranose oligomers (heptamers or octamers) with branches that resemble lysine and arginine side chains that enable multiple interactions with suitable substrates. Thus, they bear similarities to known cell-penetrating peptides. Indeed, the compounds were found to cross the membranes of HeLa cells and penetrate inside the cytoplasm quickly, the guadinylated ones within 15 min, as shown by fluorescence microscopy using fluorescein-labeled derivatives. The toxicity of the compounds, measured by performing MTT tests, ranged from 50 to 300 microM. Furthermore, some of the aminated CDs could facilitate the transfection of DNA expressing the green fluorescent protein (GFP) in HEK 293T cells, with effectiveness comparable to the commercial agent Lipofectamine 2000. Circular dichroism, atomic force microscopy and electrophoresis experiments confirmed the strong interaction of the compounds with DNA. Because of their carbohydrate, non-peptide nature the title compounds are not anticipated to be enzymatically labile or immunogenic, and thus they fulfill many of the criteria for non-hazardous transport vectors in biological and pharmaceutical applications.     

Synthesis,self‐assembly and reversible healing of supramolecular perfluoropolyethers

The synthesis and thermomechanical properties of a novel class of self‐healing perfluoropolyethers (PFPEs) is reported. By decoration of 2‐ureido‐4[1H]‐pyrimidone end groups on the termini of low molar mass PFPE, the formation of supramolecular polymers and networks held together via hydrogen bonding associations was achieved. These novel supramolecular polymer materials exhibit a combination of enhanced modulus and elasticity, along with self‐healing properties, where rapid self‐healing time was demonstrated using dynamic rheological measurements. These types of supramolecular PFPEs are anticipated to be useful for a number of emerging areas in lubrication. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2013, 51, 3598–3606     

Synthesis and oxidation of triarylamine derivatives bearing hydrogen-bonding groups

Hydrogen-bonding triarylamines, 4-(N,N-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)amino)benzoic acid (TPA1), 5-(N,N-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)amino)isophthalic acid (TPA2), and N-(4-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)phenyl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)amine (BImTPA), were synthesized as radical cation precursors. TPA1 and TPA2 are readily p-doped by AgSbF(6) to give highly persistent radical cations. Poor solid-state spin yields of the radical cation from BImTPA may be due to spin delocalization.     

Theoretical study of novel porphyrins bearing electron donor–acceptor groups

This research project is focused on molecules that comprise a series of asymmetrically A₃B‐type meso‐substituted free‐base porphyrins and their related Zn‐metalloporphyrins. A and B were taken as electron‐donor and electron–acceptor groups. Full geometry optimizations without symmetry constrains were performed with B3LYP/6‐31G(d,P) methodology. Time‐dependent density functional theory calculations of the optimized structures indicate that there is a good agreement with the available experimental results. The highest occupied molecular orbital–lowest occupied molecular orbital (LUMO) gaps (ranging between 2.62 and 2.80 eV) are similar to those reported before for other porphyrins (2.29 eV). Also, the LUMO is situated close to the conduction band of titanium oxide, increasing the possibility of a charge transfer process. As porphyrins may act as electron transfer systems, the electron donor–acceptor capacity of these systems is characterized using two parameters; electrodonating (χ?) and electroaccepting (χ+) electronegativity. The main goal of this investigation is to analyze the electronic structure and the donor–acceptor properties of these porphyrins to see if these compounds could be useful for further applications related to the design of solar cells. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Synthesis of soluble oligothiophenes bearing cyano groups, their optical and electrochemical properties

The synthesis and the characterization of twelve new soluble oligothiophenes, possessing two to four 3,4-dicyanothiophene units in their backbone, are described. These semiconductors are prepared through Stille coupling and/or homo-coupling reactions. Cyclic voltammetry studies have been performed to evaluate their stability as n-type semiconducting materials under ambient conditions. The measured electrochemical and optical properties are fully supported by quantum-chemical calculations.     

Polyrotaxane derivatives. I. Preparation of modified polyrotaxanes with nonionic functional groups and their solubility in organic solvents

Various polyrotaxane modification reactions, such as methylation, hydroxy propylation, tritylation, acetylation, trimethylsilylation, phenylcarbamation, dansylation, and nitration, were examined to obtain polyrotaxane derivatives, in which various functional groups were attached to cyclodextrin moieties. Although the nitrate could not be obtained because of significant degradation of the polyrotaxane under the conditions examined, other derivatives were successfully prepared under moderate conditions. The introduction of these functional groups and their degree of substitution were assessed with Fourier transform infrared and NMR spectroscopy. The polyrotaxane derivatives thus obtained were soluble in various organic solvents other than the conventional solvents (dimethyl sulfoxide and aqueous NaOH) used for the unmodified polyrotaxane. That is, the solubility of the polyrotaxane was drastically changed by the examined modification reactions. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 44: 6312–6323, 2006     

Chiral recognition capabilities of melamine and cyanuric acid supramolecular structures

Currently, there are numerous papers that discuss local chiral domains in supramolecular structures of achiral molecules established using the STM method, and by using DFT calculations. However, there are no data regarding the obtainment of macroscopically chiral 2D-supramolecular structures from achiral molecules. In this study, melamine and cyanuric acid supramolecular structures were self-assembled on a graphitized carbon black surface, which had a surface structure that was identical to HOPG, and also on the surface of an inert solid support for chromatography. Chirality induction according to the Kondepudi effect was used. For the supramolecular structures, MD calculations showed the possibility of obtaining a chiral structure. To establish macroscopic chirality, we proposed the use of the difference in enantiomer adsorption on the modified adsorbents. For this, two indirect methods were used: static adsorption with a polarimetric control and gas chromatography. Both methods indicated the chiral recognition ability of the adsorbents used.     

二丁基双二茂铁甲醇及其胺衍生物的合成

2-二茂铁甲酰基-1，1'-二丁基二茂铁和3-二茂铁甲酰基-1,1'-二丁基二茂铁经LiAlN4还原为相应的相应的双二茂铁甲醇。这些羟基化合物对酸的敏感性很高，与BF3在CH2Cl2中作用可行到稳定的（二丁基二茂铁基）二茂铁基甲基碳正离子。该离子无需从溶液中分离出来，便可与胺作用形成N-取代衍生物。这种制备双二茂铁甲胺的方法具有操作简便和产率较好的特点。     

Synthesis and characterization of titanium complexes bearing sulfoxide groups and their catalytic behaviors in ethylene homo- and copolymerization

<正>1 Experimental section 1.1 General information All manipulations of air- and/or moisture-sensitive compounds were performed under nitrogen atmosphere using standard Schlenk techniques. 1H NMR and 13 C NMR spectra were recorded on a Varian XL-300 MHz spectrometer with TMS as the internal standard. Mass spectra were obtained using a HP5959 A spectrometer. IR spectra were recorded using a Nicolet AV-360 spectrometer. Elemental analysis was performed by the Analytical Laboratory of Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry(CAS). Mn, Mw, and Mw/Mn values of polymers were determined with a Waters Alliance GPC 2000 series at     

A Scalable Biomimetic Synthesis of Resveratrol Dimers and Systematic Evaluation of their Antioxidant Activities

An efficient synthetic route to the resveratrol oligomers quadrangularin A and pallidol is reported. It features a scalable biomimetic oxidative dimerization that proceeds in excellent yield and with complete regioselectivity. A systematic evaluation of the natural products and their synthetic precursors as radical‐trapping antioxidants has revealed that, contrary to popular belief, this mode of action is unlikely to account for their observed biological activity.     

含N-取代哌嗪片段的查尔酮衍生物的合成及其细胞毒活性

以4-甲氧基苯甲醛与2-溴-4’-氟苯乙酮为原料,经缩合、取代反应后,再与α-溴代酮或α-溴代酯反应,合成得到8个查尔酮哌嗪衍生物(3a~3h),其结构经1H NMR、13C NMR和HRMS确证。采用MTT法初步测试了所合成化合物的体外细胞毒活性,结果表明,哌嗪环上含酮基取代的化合物对肿瘤细胞株A549和SGC7901均表现出良好的抑制活性,特别是化合物3a(IC50=0.28μmol/L,2.53μmol/L)活性最高,值得进一步深入研究。     

Synthesis of PEG derivatives bearing aminophenyl and their application for liquid-phase synthesis of water-soluble unsymmetrical cyanine dyes

The synthesis and NMR characterization of soluble PEG-supported polymers were described, and their subsequent application for liquid-phase synthesis of water-soluble cyanine dyes was also studied. Nucleophilic substitution of tosylation of PEG 16 with 1,3-bis(4-nitrophenoxy)-2-propanol 15 under basic conditions, followed by nitro group reduction, gave PEG-bound aminophenyl 18. Another PEG-bound aminophenyl 28 was prepared by condensation reaction of PEG-bound pentaerythritol 25 and 4-aminobenzoic acid followed by the cleavage of BOC group. Subsequent loading and activation of sulfoindoleninium to PEG derivatives 18 or 28 were achieved via simple strategies. Cyanine dyes were released by the attack of heterocyclic carbon nucleophile and the cleavage of PEG-bound hemicyanine without the chromatographic separation. The efficient, facile, and practical approaches appear to be robust and versatile strategies to deliver not only indocyanine dyes but also benzoindocyanine dyes.     

A review of shape memory polymers bearing reversible binding groups

Shape memory polymers (SMP) can be deformed to a stable, temporary shape and recovered to their original shape by applying a stimulus. These networks rely on the presence of two types of net points to establish their permanent and temporary shapes. Classical strategies to stabilize temporary shapes rely on cooling below T_g/T_m where macromolecules become pinned in a stressed state. Recovery of the SMP usually involves heating to above the transition temperature where the permanent shape is remembered. Employing reversible binding groups (RBGs) in SMPs has emerged as an alternative strategy for stabilizing temporary shapes or imparting recyclability of the permanent shape. The use of dynamic chemistry often engenders additional functionality such as intrinsic self-healing characteristics or alternative shape recovery triggering strategies. SMPs bearing both supramolecular and covalent RBGs will be reviewed with an emphasis on hydrogen bonding, ionic interactions, metal–ligand coordination, and dynamic covalent exchange and addition reactions. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part B: Polym. Phys. 2016 , 54, 1340–1364     

Synthesis of self‐healing supramolecular rubbers from fatty acid derivatives,diethylene triamine,and urea

We describe the synthesis of supramolecular self‐healing elastomers from vegetable oil fatty acid derivatives, diethylene triamine, and urea. Our strategy to obtain materials that are self‐healing but do not flow relies on the use of a wide molecular distribution of randomly branched oligomers equipped with self‐complementary and complementary hydrogen bonding groups. We prepared such oligomers with a two steps procedure. In the first step, diethylene triamine was condensed with dimer acids. In the second step, the oligomers obtained were allowed to react with urea. The molecules were characterized by NMR and IR spectroscopies and Monte‐Carlo simulations were used to analyze the molecular size distribution. The sensitivity to small variations of the experimental conditions has been examined and the robustness of the synthetic procedure optimized. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 46: 7925–7936, 2008     

Synthesis and characterization of novel polybenzimidazoles bearing pendant phenoxyamine groups

A novel aromatic diacid, 3, 5‐dicarboxyl‐4′‐amino diphenyl ether, containing pendant phenoxy amine group was synthesized. Homo‐ and co‐polybenzimidazoles containing different content of pendant phenoxyamine groups were synthesized by condensation of 3,3′‐diaminobenzidine with this acid and a mixture of this acid and isophthalic acid in different ratio in polyphosphoric acid. Copolybenzimidazoles with structural variations were also synthesized based on this acid and pyridine dicarboxylic acid, terephthalic acid, adipic acid, or sebacic acid. The polymers have good solubility in polar aprotic solvents and strong acids and they form tough flexible films by solution casting. The polymers were characterized by different instrumental techniques (FTIR, TGA, DSC, XRD, etc.) and for solvent solubility, mechanical properties, inherent viscosity, and proton conductivity. The inherent viscosities of the polymers vary in the range of 0.62–1.52 dL/g. They have high thermal stability up to 475–506 °C (IDT) in nitrogen, high glass transition temperatures (T_g) ranging from 313 to 435 °C and good tensile strength ranging from 58 to 125 MPa. Proton conductivity of homo polymer is 3.72 × 10^?3 S/cm at 25 °C and 2.45 × 10^?2 S/cm at 200 °C © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 46: 5776–5793, 2008