Chiral recognition of enantiomeric peptides in water at 25° by calorimetry

The heats of dilution in water of binary and ternary solutions of the two enantiomeric forms ofN-acetylalanineamide have been measured at 25°. The excess enthalpies, expressed as virial expansion series, permit evaluation of the pairwise self and cross enthalpic coefficients. As for the chiral forms of some monosaccharides, the cross coefficient for the interaction between theD andL forms ofN-acetylalanineamide is slightly but significantly different from the corresponding self coefficient. A weak, water-mediated chiral recognition can be assumed to exist between pairs of amide molecules.

---

Zusammenfassung Die Verdünnungswärmen von binären und ternären wässrigen Lösungen der zwei enantiomeren Formen von N-Acetylalaninamid wurden bei 25 °C gemessen. Die in einer Virialexpansionsreihe entwickelten Überschußenthalpien ermöglichen die Berechnung der self und cross Enthalpiekoeffizientenpaare. Was die optisch aktiven Formen einiger Monosaccharide anbetrifft, so ist der cross Koeffizient für die Wechselwirkung zwischen der D- und L-Form von N-Acetylalaninamid etwas, aber signifikant verschieden von dem entsprechenden self Koeffizienten. Es kann angenommen werden, daß Paare von Amidmolekülen eine schwache, durch Wasser vermittelte Unterscheidungsfähigkeit hinsichtlich der optischen Aktivität zeigen.

---

25° - N-. . L- N- , , , . .

---

---

This work was carried out with the financial support from the italian C. N. R. (Rome) and from the Ministry of Public Education.     

Reaction routes for hydrogenation of acetylene-ethylene mixtures using a double labelling method

Hydrogenation of C₂H₂:C₂H₄ mixtures using a double labelling method has been studied. Both in the presence and absence of ethylene the rate of acetylene hydrogenation on its partial pressure proceeds through a maximum and the rate is higher when ethylene is added. Using¹⁴C–C₂H₂ it was demonstrated that at low acetylene partial pressures the main route of acetylene hydrogenation was the formation of ethane and C₄ hydrocarbons. Using¹⁴C–C₂H₄ it was also shown that at certain acetylene partial pressures the formation of ethane from ethylene completely ceased. Different surface species are suggested and a reaction mechanism is proposed.

---

C₂H₂:C₂H₄, . , , . C¹⁴–C₂H₂, , C₄. C¹⁴–C₂H₄, , . .

     

The interconversion of orthorhombic chromium oxy-hydroxide and chromium dioxide

The thermal behaviour of CrOOH and CrO₂ in different atmospheres has been studied by means of DTA, TG and X-ray diffraction. The easy interconversion between the two substances at one atmosphere pressure is explained on the basis of the results obtained.

---

Zusammenfassung Es wurde das thermische Verhalten von CrOOH und CrO₂ in verschiedenen Atmosphären mit Hilfe der Differentialthermoanalyse, Thermogravimetrie und Röntgendiffraktion untersucht und auf Grund der Ergebnisse die leichte Umwandlung wischen den zwei Verbindungen unter 1 Atm. Druck erklärt.

---

Résumé Étude du comportement thermique de CrOOH et de CrO₂ dans différentes atmosphères, par ATD, TG et diffraction de rayons X. Interprétation de l'interconversion légère entre les deux substances sous une pression d'une atmosphère.

---

lO₂ , -. , .

---

---

Thanks are due to Prof. Dr. S. C. Bevan of Brunei University and to Dr. E. Hockings of RCA (USA) for valuable discussions, and also to the D.G.E.S.I. (Spain) for a grant (to M.A.A.F.).     

Uncatalyzed and catalyzed bromate driven oscillations in salicylic and 5-sulfosalicylic acid

Kinetics of the reactions of WCl₆ with Ph₄Sn, Ph₃SnCl and Ph₂SnCl₂ have been studied by UV-VIS spectroscopy. Approximate values of the corresponding rate constants in benzene have been obtained.

---

WCl₆ Ph₄Sn, Ph₃SnCl Ph₂SnCl₂, , - . .

     

Dependence of the rate of methane oxidation on the surface area of the catalysts

Specific rate of methane conversion into C₂-hydrocarbons and deep oxidation products in its interaction with O₂ or N₂O decreases with growing surface area of catalysts that are metal-like compounds of transition elements. This regularity is interpreted in terms of a heterogeneous-homogeneous mechanism.

---

C₂ ( CH₄ O₂ N₂O) - . , - .

     

Comparative testing of the flammability of upholstery textiles

Flash ignition temperatures of upholstery textiles were measured with a modified derivatograph, and the TG, DTG, DTA and T curves were also recorded. The results obtained with the newly-developed system were compared with those of the ASTM D 1929 test procedure and with the simultaneously recorded thermal analysis curves.

---

Zusammenfassung Der Flammpunkt von Upholstery-Textilien wurde mittels eines modifizierten Derivatographen gemessen. TG-, DTG-, DTA- und T-Kurven wurden registriert. Die mit diesem neuentwickelten System erhaltenen Ergebnisse wurden mit den nach dem ASTM D 1929 Testverfahren erhaltenen und mit den simultan registrierten thermoanalytischen Kurven verglichen.

---

, -, -, - -. , ASTM 1929 .

---

---

Paper presented at the World Conference on Thermal Analysis, Madeira (Portugal), 1986.     

Studies of decomposition kinetics for ozone complexes with cumene and chlorobenzene

Kinetic regularities in decomposition of complexes of aromatic compounds with O₃ have been studied for ozone complexes with cumene and chlorobenzene. Oxidation effect of these complexes on both aromatic compounds and olefins has been established.

---

O₃. .

     

Catalysis of thiophene hydrogenolysis by bimetallic sulfide catalysts of different compositions

The activity of sulfide catalysts M_I/SiO₂, M_I/WS₂, (M_I,W)/SiO₂ and (Ni,M_II)/SiO₂ (M_I is a first row transition metal, and M_II=Nb, Mo, W or Re) in the thiophene hydrogenolysis reaction has been studied. Activities of mono- and bimetallic catalysts are found to change in the same manner depending upon the nature of M_I. The formation of a sulfide bimetallic species (SBMS) is suggested.

---

M_I/SiO₂, M_I/WS₂, (M_I,W)/SiO₂ (Ni, M_II)/SiO₂, M_I — , M_II–Nb, Mo, W, Re. - M_I. .

     

Catalytic ammoxidation of coal

Ammoxidation of coal on oxide catalyts has shown the possibility of hydrocyanic acid formation at sufficiently low temperatures.

---

. .

     

Investigation of surface phenomena on solid catalysts by thermogravimetry

Thermogravimetry was applied to the investigation of the phenomena of adsorption, chemisorption, desorption and surface reactions on solid catalysts. The measurements were carried out with 13 NaX and NaY type zeolites and with silica gels treated with sodium hydroxide, in the presence of cumene and methanol. On the basis of the quantitative results it is possible to give an interpretation of surface phenomena and to establish the existence of various active centres on the surface of the catalysts.

---

Zusammenfassung Adsorptions-, Chemisorptions- und Desorptionserscheinungen, sowie Oberflächenreaktionen an festen Katalysatoren wurden thermogravimetrisch untersucht. Die Messungen wurden an Zeoliten der Typen 13 NaX und NaY und an mit Natriumhydroxid behandelten Silikagelen in Gegenwart von Cumol und Methanol durchgeführt. Aufgrund der quantitativen Ergebnisse war es möglich, die Oberflächenerscheinungen zu deuten und das Vorhandensein von verschiedenen aktiven Zentren an der Katalysatoroberfläche nachzuweisen.

---

Résumé On a appliqué la méthode thermogravimétrique à l'étude des phénomènes d'adsorption, de chemisorption et de désorption ainsi qu'aux réactions de surface sur des catalyseurs solides. Les mesures ont été effectuées sur zéolites de type 13 NaX et NaY et sur des silicagels traités par la soude en présence de cumène et de méthanol. Des résultats quantitatifs permettent de donner une interprétation des phénomènes de surface et d'établir l'existence de divers centres actifs à la surface des catalyseurs.

---

, , , . , , , , . 13 NaX NaY , . .

---

---

The authors express their gratitude to Prof. S. Malinowski for help and discussion and to Mr. W. Dziklinski for his technical help.     

Investigation of catalytic purification of gases from aromatic hydrocarbons

1,1- (AH) ([AH]=6,9 /, 50°C). AH W_i/W_{O 3}=0,40±0,16.

---

The kinetics and oxidation products of 1,1-diethoxyethane (AH) ozonolysis have been investigated at [AH]=6.9 mol/l and 50 °C. The initiation efficiency of radical oxidation by ozone is W_i/W_{O 3}=0.40±0.16.

     

Kinetics of solid polypropylene oxidation inhibited by aromatic nitrons

C-phenylcarbamoyl-N-phenylnitron and C(2,4-di-tert-butyl-3-hydroxyphenylcarbamoyl)-N-(p-di-methylaminophenyl) nitron inhibit the oxidation of solid polypropylene. In this case the nitrons studied demonstrate properties of polyfunctional inhibitors: they interrupt oxidation chains by chains by reactions with alkyl and peroxyl radicals.

---

C--N- C-(2,4----3-)-N-(-) . , .

     

Li/MgO catalysts, I. Effect of precursor salts on their structural and surface properties

Li/MgO solids have been prepared from MgO, by thermal decomposition of Mg₅(OH)₂(CO₃)₄·4H₂O or by precipitation from aqueous solutions of magnesium nitrate, and then impregnating the solid thus obtained with aqueous solutions of lithium carbonate or nitrate. Non-porous solids are obtained in all cases. Specific surface area development depends on the nature of the precursors, the MgOMg(OH)₂MgO process being topotactic.

---

Li/MgO MgO Mg₅(OH)₂(CO₃)₄·4H₂O . . , MgOMg(OH)₂MgO .

     

Correlation between acid strength (Ho) and ammonia desorption temperature for aluminas and silica-aluminas

Correlation between the temperature at which a base is desorbed and the acid strength (H_o) of the sites set free by it, was looked for. Ammonia was employed as base. A linear correlation of the type H_o=+/T (K) is valid with and constants, dependent on the adsorbate and the adsorbent.

---

(H_o) , . H_o=+/T (K), .

     

X-ray diffraction studies of platinum-alumina catalysts in a high-temperature chamber

X-ray diffraction studies of platinum-alumina catalysts in a high-temperature chamber have revealed that for the catalysts obtained by the reduction of preactivated samples, no complete reduction of platinum takes place.

---

, , , .

     

Unusual selectivity in photooxygenation of alkanes by air in CH3CN solutions catalyzed by CrCl3?C6H5CH2N(C2H5)3Cl

A new system CrCl₃–C₆H₅CH₂N(C₂H₅)₃Cl–CH₃CN for photooxygenation of alkanes is suggested. Unlike metal chlorides and oxocomplexes, it oxidizes alkanes to produce ketones and small amounts of alcohol. Adding of benzene, methylene chloride or ethanol to the cyclohexane solution rises the oxygenation rate and changes the ketone/alcohol ratio. With small amounts of hydroquinone the formation rate of cyclohexanone (but not of cyclohexanol) sharply decreases. Kinetic isotope effect in the oxidation of C₆H₁₂ and C₆D₁₂ is 1 for cyclohexanol and 2.9 for cyclohexanone. Cyclohexanol formation is assumed to follow a mechanism that does not involve free radicals. Free radicals can participate in the route toward ketone.

---

CrCl₃–C₆H₅CH₂N(C₂H₅)₃Cl–CH₃CN . , . , /. ( ) . C₆H₁₂ C₆D₁₂ 1 2,9 . , , . , .

     

Thermal decompositions of Y,La and light lanthanide thiodiglycolates

The conditions of thermal decomposition of the thiodiglycolates of Y, La and light lanthanides from Ce to Gd have been studied. On heating, these complexes decompose in various ways. Hydrated thiodiglycolates of La,Ce(III), Pr(III) and Gd lose crystallization water in one step, while those of Y, Nd, Sm and Eu(III) do so in two steps. The anhydrous complexes subsequently decompose in several steps to the oxysulfates Ln₂O_3–x((SO₄)_x.

---

Zusammenfassung Bedingungen der thermischen Zersetzung der Thiodiglycolate von Y, La und den leichten Lanthaniden von Ce bis Gd wurden untersucht. Beim Erhitzen zersetzen sich diese Komplexe auf verschiedene Weise. Hydratisierte Thiodiglycolate von La, Ce(III), Pr(III) und Gd verlieren das Kristallwasser in einem Schritt, die von Y, Nd, Sm, und Eu(III) dagegen in zwei Schritten. Die wasserfreien Komplexe zersetzen sich in mehreren Schritten zu den Oxysulfaten Ln₂O_3–x(SO₄)_x.

---

. . . , , , , , . Ln₂O_3–x(SO₄)_x.

     

Interaction of hydrogen sulfide with molybdophosphoric heteropolyacid

The effect of hydrogen sulfide on P–12Mo heteropolyacid has been studied using ESR, IR spectroscopic and thermal analysis methods. It has been established that hydrogen sulfide can be chemisorbed like water and no entering of sulfur into the anion structure takes place.

---

, P–12Mo . , . .

     

Thermal degradation of some polymers based on ethylene glycol dimethacrylate

Thermogravimetric analysis and pyrolysis in combination with gas chromatography were used to study the thermal behaviour of some cross-linked polymers of ethylene glycol dimethacrylate. The investigated polymers show a complex thermal degradation mechanism. The complexity of the reaction increases together with increase of the ethylene glycol chain in the macromolecule and with increase of the pyrolysis temperature. At low temperature, the thermal decomposition products of the analyzed polymers are mainly the constituent monomers. At high temperatures, besides the monomer, other decomposition products are formed as a result of thermal cracking reactions, i.e. secondary reactions of decomposition and recombination.

---

Zusammenfassung Zur Untersuchung des thermischen Verhaltens einiger quervernetzter Polymere auf Äthylenglykoldimetacrylatbasis wurden thermogravimetrische Analyse und Pyrolyse in Zusammenhang mit der Gaschromatographie angewendet. Die untersuchten Polymere zeigten einen komplexen thermischen Zersetzungsmechanismus. Die Komplexizität der Reaktion nimmt mit Zunahme der Anzahl der Äthylenglykolketten im Makromolekül und mit Zunahme der Pyrolysentemperatur gleichermaßen zu. Bei niedrigeren Temperaturen stellen die Hauptzerfallsprodukte der analysierten Polymere hauptsächlich deren Monomere dar. Bei höheren Temperaturen werden als Ergebnis thermischer Krackreaktionen, z. B. sekundäre Zersetzungs- und Rekombinationsreaktionen, neben den Monomeren auch andere Zersetzungsprodukte gebildet.

---

. . . . , , , .

     

Thermal analysis of Australian coals—A short review

It is evident that thermal analysis studies of Australian coals are of primary significance in the rationalisation of the various physical and chemical processes inherent in energy generation from these fossil fuels. To data, considerable such data has been accumulated correlating combustion efficiency with the coal primary structure, surface phenomena, included metal ions, volatile matter release profiles, particle size and corresponding char properties. The kinetics of these complex processes are now also modelled.

---

Zusammenfassung Für die Rationalisierung der physikalischen und chemischen Prozesse bei der Energiegewinnung aus australischer Kohle sind thermoanalytische Untersuchungen dieser fossilen Rohstoffe von erstrangiger Bedeutung. Es wurde eine bedeutende Menge von Angaben gesammelt, die eine Beziehung zwischen dem Verbrennungsgrad und der Primärstruktur der Kohle, Oberflächenerscheinungen, enthaltenen Metallionen, des Emissionsprofiles flüchtiger Verbindungen, der Partikelgröße und der entsprechenden Halbkokseigenschaften herstellen. Die Kinetik dieser komplexen Vorgänge wurde nun auch modelliert.

---

, , . , , , , , . .