The application of thermoanalytical methods in the investigation of biological substances

The equilibria and thermodynamics of a number of naturally occuring isolated compounds (e.g. proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates) have recently been studied in several laboraties in different temperature ranges, and thermoanalytical methods have been used to study structural changes of biological materials, among them human tissues.In our investigations we succeeded in appling the derivatograph for the assay of glycosaminoglycans and for the characterization of the stability of crosslinked proteins in intact human and animal tissues. By means of this method age-related and pathological changes and repair reactions were studied in various connective and vascular tissues.Other temperature-dependent techniques (DSC, polarizing microscopy) were used successfully in another series of experiments. Alterations in the characteristic order-disorder transition temperatures of human serum lipoproteins could be demonstrated in pathological conditions; the altered physical structure of lipoproteins might give an additional explanation to the assumed mechanism of different metabolic disorders.

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Zusammenfassung Die Gleichgewichte und die Thermodynamik einer Reihe von natürlich vorkommenden isolierten Verbindungen (z. B. Proteine, Aminosäuren, Kohlenhydrate) wurden in verschiedenen Laboratorien in verschiedenen Temperaturbereichen untersucht. Hierbei wurden thermoanalytische Methoden zum Studium der Strukturänderungen von biologischem Material, u. a. von menschlichem Gewebe, eingesetzt.In unseren Untersuchungen gelang es den Derivatographen zur Prüfung von Glycosaminoglycanen und zur Charakterisierung der Stabilität quervernetzter Proteine in intakten menschlichen und tierischen Geweben einzusetzen. Durch diese Methode wurden altersbedingte und pathologische Änderungen sowie Reaktionen zur Wiederherstellung in verschiedenen Binde und Vasculärgeweben studiert.Andere temperaturabhängige Techniken (DSC, Polarisationsmikroskopie) wurden in anderen Versuchsserien mit Erfolg eingesetzt.

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Liquid-phase hydrogenation on new AlPO4?SiO2 supported rhodium catalysts

The liquid-phase catalytic hydrogenation of various organic compounds was carried out using new rhodium catalysts supported on AlPO₄–SiO₂ (2080 wt. %) system, in methanol as solvent, under low hydrogen pressure (0.55 MPa) and at 293 K. Neither alkene isomerization nor hydrogenolysis products were detected in any of the cases.

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AlPO₄–SiO₂ (2080 . %), , , (0,55 MPa) 293 . , .

     

Asymmetric hydrogenation of tryptophan precursors catalyzed by rhodium-DIOP complexes

Z-2-benzamido(acetamido)-3-(3-indolyl)-2-propenoic acids were hydrogenated with neutral and cationic rhodium(I) complexes containing the chiral diphosphine (–) or (+)–2,3-isopropylidene-2,3-dihydroxy-1,4-bis(diphenylphosphino)-butane [(–) or (+)–DIOP].

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Z-2- ()-3-(3-)-2- () (I), (–) (+)-2,3--2,3--1,4- ()-.

     

Radical addition of methyldichlorosilane to vinyl acetate

The GC-MS method was used to identify the addition products of methyldichlorosilane to vinyl acetate. Radiation-induced addition of methyldichlorosilane to vinyl acetate produces 2-methyldichlorosilylethyl ethyl ether. The reaction follows a radical-chain mechanism. The ratio of the rate constants of methyldichlorosilyl radical addition to C=C and C=O to vinyl acetate amounts to 0.4±0.1 (303 K).

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Proof of the kinetic reaction mechanism of PVC degradation using TA

The possibility of describing the kinetics of thermal degradation of PVC samples under both isothermal and nonisothermal conditions with a unique model and using the same set of parameters was investigated. Analysis of the experimental data revealed good agreement at higher temperatures (above 175 °C) when the catalytic action of generated HCl and its distribution in the sample were considered. At lower reaction temperatures, further experimental conditions and/or sample characteristics must be considered, and a modification of the model is necessary.

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Zusammenfassung Es wird die Möglichkeit untersucht, die Kinetik des thermischen Abbaus von PVC sowohl unter isothermen wie unter nichtisothermen Bedingungen durch ein einziges Modell und unter Verwendung des gleichen Parametersatzes zu beschreiben. Die Analyse der Messdaten zeigt gute Übereinstimmung bei hohen Temperaturen (über 175 °C), wenn die katalytische Aktivität des entwickelten HCL und seine Verteilung in der Probe berücksichtigt werden. Bei tieferen Temperaturen müssen weitere experimentelle Bedingungen und/oder Probeneigenschaften berücksichtigt werden, was eine Modifizierung des Modells erforderlich macht.

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Comparative kinetic and thermodynamic study on the chlorination of V2O5 with CCl4, COCl2 and Cl2

The chlorination kinetics of pure vanadia was studied via isothermal thermogravimetric measurements, with CCl₄, CoCl₂ and Cl₂ as chlorinating agents. At temperatures where chemical control was predominant, apparent activation energies of 77, 48 and 126 kJ: mol^–1 were obtained for chlorination by CCl₄, COCl₄ and Cl₂, respectively. For interpretation of the conversion vs. time curves in the whole conversion range, a non-uniform particle size distribution was assumed, where the reacting solid phase was considered to be composed of thin plates of different thicknesses. With this model, a fairly good correspondence was obtained between the measured and calculated kinetic curves. Selected thermodynamic calculation data on the V₂O₅ + CCl₄, V₂O₅ + COCl₂ and V₂O₅ + Cl₂ systems are presented.

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Zusammenfassung Mittels isothermen Thermogravimetriemessungen wurde die Kinetik der Chlorierung von reinem Vanadiumoxid mit CCl₄, COCl₂ und Cl₂ als Chlorierungsmittel untersucht. Bei Temperaturen mit vorherrschender chemischer Kontrolle wurde für die Chlorierung mit CCl₄, COCl₂ bzw. Cl₂ Bruttoaktivierungsenergien von 77, 48 bzw. 126 kJ/mol erhalten. Zur Interpretation der Konversion-Zeit-Diagramme im gesamten Conversionsbereich wurde eine nichteinheitliche Teilchengrösseverteilung angenommen, namentlich den Bestand der reagierenden Festphase aus dünnen Plättchen unterschiedlicher Dicke. Mit diesem Modell konnte eine recht gute Übereinstimmung zwischen errechneten und ermittelten kinetischen Kurven erhalten werden. Einige thermodynamische Rechenbeispiele für die Systeme V₂O₅ + CCl₄, V₂O₅ + COCl₂ und V₂O₅+Cl₂ wurden gegeben.

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, l₄, l₂ l₂. , l₄, l₂ l₂, 77, 48 126 ·^–1. — , . , . - . V₂O₅+CCl₄, V₂O₅+COCl₂ V₂O₅+Cl₂.

     

Influence of the preparation method on the pore spectrum of Pt?Cr/Al2O3 and Pt?Sn/Al2O3 catalysts

It is shown that, in contrast to classical impregnation methods, in bimetallic catalyst production the texture of the carrier is stabilized by introducing the promoting ion on the surface of Pt/Al₂O₃ with vapors of CrO₂Cl₂ or SnCl₄. This is shown by a relatively slower decrease of the specific area and the volume of the pores upon calcination.

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, Pt/Al₂O₃- CrO₂Cl₂ SnCl₄ . .

     

Synthesis of γ-Fe2O3 by thermal decomposition of FeC4H4O6·2.5H2O

Iron(II) tartrate two and a half hydrate (FeC₄H₄O₆·2.5H₂O) was prepared and its thermal dehydration and decomposition were studied with a simultaneous thermal analyser (TG/DTA/DTG) under atmospheres of static air, dynamic dry nitrogen and dynamic air. This study was supplemented with the two-probe d.c. electrical conductivity technique under the same atmospheres. Under all the above atmospheres, the thermal dehydration was found to be a two-step process. However, the thermal decomposition process was quite complicated, involving the formation of various metastable intermediates, including-Fe₂O₃. The final product of decomposition under all atmosphere was-Fe₂O₃.Studies on the physical properties of-Fe₂O₃ were also undertaken.

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Zusammenfassung Es wurde Eisen(II)-tartrathydrat (FeC₄H₄O₆ · 2,5H₂O) hergestellt und seine thermische Dehydratation bzw. Zersetzung in statischer Luftatmosphäre bzw. im Stickstoff- und Luftstrom mittels eines Simultanthermoanalysators (TG/DTA/DTG) untersucht, ergänzt durch Untersuchungen nach dem Gleichstromleitfähigkeitsverfahren in den gleichen Atmosphären. Die thermische Dehydratation wurde in jedem Falle als zweistufig befunden. Der thermische Zersetzungsprozeß ist jedoch wegen der Bildung verschiedener metastabiler Zwischenprodukte, z. B.-Fe₂O₃, recht kompliziert. Das Endprodukt der Zersetzung war in allen Fällen-Fe₂O₃. Weiterhin wurden die physikalischen Eigenschaften von-Fe₂O₃ untersucht.

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, FeC₄H₄O₆ · 2,5₂. . , . , y-Fe₂O₃. -Fe₂O₃. -Fe₂O₃.

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Financial assistance for this work was given by Grants-in-aid (Defence Ministry), Govt. of India. One of the authors (A.V.R.) is grateful to the Head, Dept. of Chemistry, Sardar Patel University, for his interest and encouragement.     

Non-catalyzed oscillation reaction in the aniline-KBrO3?H2SO4 system. II. Reaction products and their oscillating behavior

By means of thin-layer and gas chromatography the reaction products have been determined in the oscillation system of aniline, KBrO₃ and H₂SO₄. These products include: 2-bromoaniline, 4-bromoaniline, 2,4-dibromoaniline, 2,4,6-tribromoaniline, 1,4-benzoquinone, 2-bromo-1,4-benzoquinone, 2,6-dibromo-1,4-benzoquinone and a brominated oxidation product. The brominated aniline derivatives do not exhibit an oscillating behavior, and the addition of these substances to an oscillating mixture damps the course of other oscillations.

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, KBrO₃ H₂SO₄. : 2-, 4-, 2,4-, 2,4,6-, 1,4-, 2--1,4-, 2,6--1,4- . , , , .

     

Исследование роли фосфиновых комплексов никеля различных степеней окисления в каталитической димеризации олефинов

Ni(II), Ni(I) Ni(O) . , , , Ni(O) Ni(I) - Ni(I) Ni(II) Ni(O).

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The interaction of organoaluminium compounds with phosphine complexes of Ni(II), Ni(I) and Ni(0) has been studied under the conditions of catalytic propylene dimerization. The active complexes are formed from Ni(II) compounds, the regeneration of the latter is ensured by repeated reduction, oxidation of Ni(0) to Ni(I), and by disproportionation of Ni(I) into Ni(II) and Ni(0).

     

Novel evidence for the selective behaviour of tungsten carbide in liquid phase heterogeneous catalytic hydrogenation

Liquid (aqueous) phase catalytic hydrogenation of compounds containing two oxo-groups in -position (biacetyl, glyoxal, alloxan) was studied in the presence of tungsten carbide catalyst. It has been shown that only one of the oxo-groups is affected in the course of the process and is transformed into a >CH–OH group. Comparative studies carried out in the presence of platinum catalyst attest the selective behaviour of tungsten carbide.

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Kinetic study of the thermal dehydration of layered [Ni2Al(OH)6]2SO4.nH 2O

The kinetics of thermal dehydration of [Ni₂Al(OH)₆]₂SO₄.nH₂O has been studied through the analysis of isothermal weight loss data. The results obtained seem to indicate that the process is governed by a diffusion mechanism up to an value which is dependent on the temperature. An explanation is provided for this behaviour on the basis of the structural properties of the compound and the nature of the water loss.

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Zusammenfassung Die Kinetik der thermischen Dehydratisierung von [Ni₂Al(OH)₆]₂SO₄.nH₂O wurde mittels isothermer TG untersucht. Die Ergebnisse scheinen darauf hinzudeuten, daß der Prozeß bis zu einem von der Temperatur abhängigen -Wert von einem Diffusionsmechanismus bestimmt wird. Für dieses Verhalten wird basierend auf den strukturellen Eigenschaften der Verbindung und der Natur der Wasserabgabe eine Erklärung gegeben.

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A new BPO4 catalyst in organic reactions. Dehydration of cycloalkanols

The synthesis of some new and economical BPO₄ catalysts is described. The chemical and textural properties and the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) of these catalysts is given. The dehydration of cyclohexanol, cycloheptanol and cyclooctanol catalyzed by these new BPO₄ catalysts is studied using the microcatalytic pulse technique.

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Relative reactivities of phosphites in reactions with hydrotrioxides

Studies of the interaction of hydrotrioxides ROOOH of ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol, 1,1-dimetoxyethane, 1,1-diethoxyethane, benzaldehyde and tetrahydrofuran with trimethyl triisopropyl, tributyl, triallyl, triphenyl and tri-o-chresyl phosphites (RO)₃P have revealed that in mild conditions ROOOH rapidly and selectively oxidizes (RO)₃P to the corresponding phosphates. The reaction stoichiometry has been established. Aromatic phosphites are shown to be of inferior reactivity to ROOOH as compared with aliphatic phosphites.

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, 1-, 2-, 1-, 2-, 1,1-, 1,1-, -, -, -, -, -, -, -- (RO)₃P. ROOOH (RO)₃P . . , ROOOH .

     

Kinetics and mechanism of isothermal dehydration of LiKC4H4O6 · H2O single-crystals

The kinetics of isothermal dehydration of LiKC₄H₄O₆.H₂O single-crystals was investigated in the [001] crystallographic direction under a dynamic vacuum of 6.7×10^–5 Pa with a quartz crystal microbalance. The removal of H₂O molecules may be described by a diffusion equation for a semi-infinite medium. The diffusion coefficients vary from 2.13×10^–11 cm² s^–1 at 391.7 K to 9.9×10^–9 cm² s^–1 at 453.2 K. The scanning electron microscope data provide some evidence that the dehydration is not a topochemical reaction. From the experimental data it is concluded that the anhydrous product is in the state of premelting. This explains the anomalous diffusion energyE _D=37±1 kcal mol^–1 and preexponential factorD ₀=5×10⁹ cm² s^–1.

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Zusammenfassung Die Kinetik der Entwässerung von LiKC₄H₄O₆.H₂O in [001] — Richtung unter dynamischem Vakuum wurde mit einer Quarzkristall-Mikrowaage verfolgt. Die Abgabe von Wasser kann mit einer Diffusionsgleichung für ein halb-unendliches Medium beschrieben werden, die Diffusionskoeffizienten variieren von 2, 13 · 10^–11 cm²s^–1 bei 391,7 K bis 9,9 · 10^–9 cm² s^–1 bei 453,2 K. Rasterelektronenmikroskopische Aufnahmen zeigen, daß die Entwässerung nicht topochemisch abläuft. Nach dem experimentellen Ergebnis befindet sich das entwässerte Produkt in einem Vorschmelz-Stadium. Daraus erklären sich die anomalen Werte für die DiffusionsenergieE _D=(37±1) kcal mol–1 und den präexponentiellen FaktorD ₀=5 · 10⁹ cm² s^–1.

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6,7 · 10. LiKC₄H₄O₆.H₂O [001]. . 2,13·10^{–11 2 –1} 391,7 9,9·10^{–9 2 –1} 453,2 . , . , «», E =37±1 ·^{– 1} ₀=5·10⁹²·^–1.

     

Silylation of porous glass supported platinum catalysts

Effect of silylation with hexamethyldisilazane on adsorption and catalytic properties of porous glass-supported platinum catalysts has been studied. Catalytic activity decreases markedly with an increase in surface coverage by trimethylsilyl groups for all the following reactions examined: hydrogenation of benzene, dehydrogenation of cyclohexane and dehydrocyclization of n-hexane.

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Investigation of the self-heating phenomenon in the bulk polymerization of acrylonitrile

The temperature of the polymerizing system was measured with a thermistor during the bulk polymerization of acrylonitrile initiated by azoisobutyronitrile. The temperature of self-heating suddenly rises at a conversion of about 2%. This jump of temperature is presumably caused by the formation of a gel structure and, consequently, the outfall of thermal convection within the system.

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Ab initio investigation of the electron structure in bis-Cu+ acetylene and vinylidene complexes

[Cu(-C₂H₂)₂]⁺, [Cu(-CCH₂)₂]⁺ and [Cu(-C₂H₂) (-CCH₂]⁺ complexes have been studied by the ab initio double-zeta basis set method. It has been established that all calculated compounds are stable to decomposition into two C₂H₂ molecules and Cu⁺ cation and into one C₂H₂ molecules and the respective monocomplex. Calculation results suggest the possibility of intramolecular acetylene-vinylidene rearrangement in the coordination sphere of Cu⁺.

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ab initio : [Cu(-C₂H₂)₂]⁺, [Cu(-CCH₂)₂]⁺, [Cu(-C₂H₂) (-CCH₂)]⁺. C₂H₂ Cu⁺ C₂H₂ . - Cu⁺.