Direct chemical method for preparing 2,3-epoxyamides using sodium chlorite

A direct method for preparing 2,3-epoxyamides from tertiary allylamines via a tandem C-H oxidation/double bond epoxidation using sodium chlorite is reported. Apparently, the reaction course consists of two steps: (i) allylic oxidation of the starting allylamine to corresponding unsaturated allylamide with sodium chlorite followed by (ii) epoxidation of the allylamide to the 2,3-epoxyamide mediated by hypochlorite ion, which is formed in situ by reduction of sodium chlorite. The reaction conditions tolerate the presence of free hydroxyl groups and typical functional groups such as TBS, aryl, alkyl, allyl, acetyl, and benzyl groups; however, when an activated aromatic ring (e.g., sesamol) is present in the substrate, the use of a scavenger is necessary.     

在中性条件下用亚氯酸钠和双氧水氧化芳香醛

本文优化了中性环境中亚氯酸钠和双氧水氧化醛的反应条件,采用正交实验设计法考察了溶剂、亚氯酸钠和双氧水的用量以及反应温度对醛氧化产率的影响,确定最佳工艺条件为以乙醇作溶剂,亚氯酸钠、双氧水、醛的摩尔比为1.1: 2: 1。在优化的反应条件下对醛进行底物扩展验证其适应性,并通过放大实验说明其工业生产适用性,本方法具有产率高、后处理简单、副产物绿色无污染的优点。     

Epoxidation by sodium chlorite with aldehyde-promoted chlorine dioxide formation

An improved method is described for selective room temperature epoxidation of alkenes by sodium chlorite in a solvent mixture of ethanol, acetonitrile, and water buffered at pH 7. In addition, the use of aldehydes as promoters in chlorite oxidations is described for the first time. The amount of sodium chlorite, the solvent mixture, and the addition of formaldehyde as a practical promoter were optimized. Styrene was used as a test substrate in the optimization studies and the generality of the method was assessed by using a variety of nucleophilic and electrophilic substrates. Yields up to 89% were obtained with styrene and other nucleophilic alkenes are readily converted into epoxides.     

Oxidative aromatization of Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines by sodium chlorite

Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines were converted to the corresponding pyridines efficiently by sodium chlorite under mild conditions in excellent yields.     

Sodium chlorite as an efficient oxidant and hydroxy ion pump in osmium-catalyzed asymmetric dihydroxylation

Sodium chlorite is an efficient stoichiometric oxidant in Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation. One sodium chlorite provides the reaction with the stoichiometric number of electrons and hydroxide ions needed to dihydroxylate two olefins without the consumption of any additional base. 100% conversion in sodium chlorite asymmetric dihydroxylation of styrene was achieved twice as fast as in the established Sharpless K(3)[Fe(CN)(6)] dihydroxylation. Even internal olefins were dihydroxylated fast with sodium chlorite without hydrolysis aids. Eight olefins were dihydroxylated to corresponding vicinal diols with yields and ees as good as those reported in the literature for other similar processes.     

Direct potentiometric titration of chlorite in presence of chlorate, chlorine dioxide and chloride

A direct potentiometric titration of chlorite in the presence of chlorate, chlorine dioxide and chloride is described. Chlorite is determined in 0.01-0.0005 M sodium chlorite at pH 2.0-3.5 using hypochlorite solution. The course of the reaction is followed potentiometrically using saturated calomel and platinum electrodes; the end-point is indicated by a potential jump of about 230 mV. Under these conditions no reaction takes place with chlorate, chlorine dioxide or chloride. Previously, the determination of chlorite in such mixtures was only possible by difference from several oxidimetric titrations.     

Sodium chlorite–iodine–methyl acetoacetate oscillatory reaction investigated by UV–vis spectrophotometric method

A new sodium chlorite–iodine–methyl acetoacetate chemical oscillatory reaction was studied using UV–vis spectrophotometric method. The initial concentrations of methyl acetoacetate, sodium chlorite, iodine, sulfuric acid, and the pH value have great influence on the oscillation observed at wavelength of 585 nm. There is a pre-oscillatory or induction period; the amplitude and the number of oscillations are associated with the initial concentration of reactants. The equations for the I₃ ^?–starch complex reaction rate changing with reaction time and the initial concentrations in the oscillation stage were obtained. The time of induction period decreases with the initial concentration of methyl acetoacetate or sulfuric acid, and increases with the initial concentration of sodium chlorite. A good linear relationship exists. Oscillatory reaction can be accelerated by increasing temperature. The apparent activation energies in terms of the induction period and the oscillation period were 114.28 and 64.92 kJ/mol, respectively. It may indicate that the two stages have different reaction mechanisms. The reaction of producing enol isomer by keto-enol tautomerism is an important step to constrain the time of induction period.     

Determination of sorbic acid with sodium chlorite

A new method for the determination of sorbic acid is proposed, using sodium chlorite in hydrochloric add medium as reagent. In these conditions the hydrochloric acid is oxidized to chlorine which adds on to the double bonds of the sorbic acid. The addition is rapid (30-90 sec) and for this reason the determination is more rapid then others similar to it. Sorbic acid has been determined in foods by this method, after a preliminary solvent extraction or steam-distillation.     

Spectrophotometric determination of sulphate in sodium hydroxide solutions by flow-injection analysis

A spectrophotometric flow-injection procedure is described for the determination of sulphate in sodium hydroxide solutions. Sulphate catalyses the reaction between zirconium and methylthymol blue to form a complex measured at 586 nm. Optimal reaction conditions are discussed. The calibration graph is linear over the range 0.05–0.5 g l^?1 sulphate with a relative standard deviation of 0.02. The sample throughput is 20 h^?1. Sulphate is easily determined in 1 M sodium hydroxide; the results agree with those obtained by the conventional gravimetric method and by ion chromatography.     

Temperature dependence of fractionation of hydrogen isotopes in aqueous sodium chloride solutions

The D/H ratios of hydrogen gas in equilibrium with aqueous sodium chloride solutions of 2, 4 and 6 molalities were determined within the range 10 to 95°C, using a hydrophobic platinum catalyst. With each of the different sodium chloride concentrations, the hydrogen isotope effect between the solution and pure water changes linearly with the square of the reciprocal temperature. On the basis of the results for hydrogen isotope fractionation observed in this study, and those of hydrogen isotope fractionation between pure water and vapor, it is concluded that the structure of the aqueous sodium chloride solution does not change significantly with temperature. The hydrogen isotope effect is evidently different from the results of vapor pressure isotope effects (VPIE) on sodium chloride solutions measured on separated isotopes. The difference between the present work and the VPIE studies is probably due to a non-ideal behavior in a mixture of isotopic water molecules and/or to a H₂O-D₂O disproportionation reaction in sodium chloride solutions. The distinction between the latter two mechanisms can not be differentiated at present.     

Peculiarities in the kinetics of the polymerization of sodium p-styrenesulphonate in various media

The homogeneous free radical polymerization of sodium p-styrenesulphonate has been investigated at 70° for solutions in water—dioxane mixtures and in aqueous solutions of lithium chloride. The polarographic method of analysis was applied. The experimental data reveal a strong influence of the reaction medium on the reactivity of sodium p-styrenesulphonate as well as on the properties of the resulting polymers.     

Chemical modification of cellulose extracted from sugarcane bagasse: Preparation of hydroxyethyl cellulose

Cellulose was extracted from sugarcane bagasse by alkaline extraction with sodium hydroxide followed by delignification/bleaching using sodium chlorite/hexamethylenetetramine system. Factors affecting extraction process, including sodium hydroxide concentration, hexamethylenetetramine concentration and temperature were studied and optimum conditions for alkaline extraction were found to be boiling finely ground bagasse under reflux in 1 N sodium hydroxide solution and then carrying out the delignification/bleaching treatment at 95 °C using 5 g/l sodium chlorite together with 0.02 g/l hexamethylenetetramine. The extracted cellulose was used in the preparation of hydroxyethyl cellulose through reaction with ethylene oxide in alkaline medium. Factors affecting the hydroxyethylation reaction, like sodium hydroxide concentration during the alkali formation step, ethylene oxide concentration, reaction temperature and reaction duration were studied. Optimum conditions for hydroxyethylation reaction were using 20% NaOH solution and 200% ethylene oxide (based on weight of cellulose), carrying out the reaction at 100 °C for 60 min.     

Solubilities and vapour pressures of saturated aqueous solutions of sodium tetraborate,sodium carbonate,and magnesium sulfate and freezing-temperature lowerings of sodium tetraborate and sodium carbonate solutions

Solubilities and vapour pressures of water over saturated solutions of sodium tetraborate, sodium carbonate, and magnesium sulfate and freezing-temperature lowerings of sodium tetraborate and sodium carbonate solutions were determined and compared with the literature data. These results permitted the evaluation of osmotic and activity coefficients and molar enthalpies of vaporization.     

Anodic behavior of tungsten in water—organic solutions of sodium chloride

The anodic behavior of tungsten in water-amino alcohol solutions of sodium chloride is studied potentiostatically and potentiodynamically on a rotating disk electrode. The introduction of monoethanol amine (MEA) into an aqueous NaCl solution leads to anodic activation of tungsten. From the dependence of the current density on the disk electrode rotation rate, it is determined that the anodic dissolution obeys the diffusion kinetics equations. The delivery of MEA molecules to the electrode is the slow stage of the reaction. The dissolution rate and the tungsten surface quality after the treatment are the highest at 6 M MEA. The effect of physicochemical properties of solutions on the anodic reaction is shown     

IR study on chitosan oxidation with sodium chlorite

Oxidation of chitosan with sodium chlorite was studied by IR spectroscopy. The process was shown to involve oxidation of the primary hydroxy group on C⁶ to carboxy group and subsequent oxidative decomposition of the polysaccharide. The degree of carboxylation of the oxidized chitosan was determined by potentiometric titration. The possibility for formation of a covalent bond between the amino nitrogen atom and carbon atom of the carboxy group in the oxidized chitosan was considered.     

Allylic and benzylic oxidation reactions with sodium chlorite

Various allylic and benzylic substrates were selectively oxidized to the corresponding enones in good yields using sodium chlorite, either in combination with tert-butyl hydroperoxide in stoichiometric conditions, or associated with N-hydroxyphthalimide as catalyst. These oxidation reactions were effectively and economically performed under mild, transition-metal free conditions and therefore the dual challenge of cost effectiveness and benign nature of the processes was met with.     

Dehydrochlorination of vinylidene chloride-vinyl chloride copolymer by aqueous sodium or potassium hydroxide solutions under two-phase conditions

The reaction of solid copolymer of vinylidene chloride and vinyl chloride with aqueous sodium or potassium hydroxide solutions in the presence of quaternary ammonium or phosphonium salts as phase transfer catalysts gave dehydrochlorinated products with chlorine-substituted polyene structure. Among the catalysts used tetrapropylammonium bromide was the best and potassium hydroxide was more active than sodium hydroxide. The activity of quaternary ammonium salts was discussed in terms of hydrophile–lipophile balance. The effects of temperature and the concentration of the bases and catalysts were investigated to obtain the optimum reaction condition. Treatment of the polymer films and solutions in tetrahydrofuran with aqueous bases under two-phase conditions also produced dehydrochlorinated films and powders.     

Features of formation of CdSe nanoparticles in aqueous sodium polyphosphate solutions

A study was carried out on the features of formation of stable aqueous colloidal solutions containing CdSe nanoparticles stabilized by sodium polyphosphate resulting from a reaction between cadmium chloride and sodium selenosulfate. The major parameters determining the size of the CdSe nanoparticles are the reaction medium temperature and the ratio of the starting reagent concentrations. __________ Translated from Teoreticheskaya i éksperimental’naya Khimiya, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 102–106, March–April, 2006.     

柱后衍生离子色谱法同时测定瓶装水中的碘酸根、亚氯酸根和溴酸根

水中的碘酸根、亚氯酸根和溴酸根是重要的消毒副产物,主要通过大体积浓缩后直接电导检测,或通过柱前或柱后化学反应将目标物转化成容易检测的物质后检测。本方法采用大体积进样柱后衍生紫外检测的分析方法,通过条件优化获得了较高的灵敏度和信噪比。利用一套自动分析系统,可以满足饮用水中痕量碘酸根、亚氯酸根、溴酸根的同时监测。碘酸根、亚氯酸根和溴酸根的检出限分别为0.5,0.4,0.1 μg/L。对于不同的加标样品,碘酸根、亚氯酸根和溴酸根的回收率分别为70.8%~98.0%,92.4%~100%和93.2%~104.1%。该方法应用于北京市场上的瓶装饮用水分析,结果显示瓶装纯净水中的碘酸根、亚氯酸根、溴酸根浓度均低于检出限,而瓶装矿泉水中碘酸根、溴酸根的最高含量分别达到9.4 μg/L和78.4 μg/L。     

Effect of sodium salicylate, sodium oxalate, and sodium chloride on the micellization and adsorption of sodium deoxycholate in aqueous solutions

The salicylate ion increases the rate of bile flow (choleretic effect) and bile salts are known to affect the colonic absorption of oxalate. Owing to this physiological relevance of salicylate and oxalate ions, critical micelle concentration (cmc) values of sodium deoxycholate (NaDC) were determined in aqueous sodium oxalate, sodium salicylate, and sodium chloride solutions by using surface tension, fluorescence, and EMF methods. The results indicate, besides a counterion effect, the influence of coanions on the cmc. In the range from 25 to 40 °C, cmc increases almost linearly with temperature. In the temperature range from 30 to 40 °C, the counterion binding constant β of NaDC micelles has the same value (0.17±0.01) in the presence of sodium chloride and sodium salicylate. On the other hand, in sodium oxalate solution β=0.05±0.02 when oxalate concentration is less than or equal to c* and β=0.48±0.04 above c*, where c*≈0.038 mol kg(-1). EMF measurements also supported this type of counterion binding to NaDC micelles in sodium oxalate solutions. In sodium oxalate solution, at c* a change in the shape of deoxycholate micelles is expected to take place. Salicylate, oxalate, and chloride coanions have a similar effect on the adsorption of NaDC. This study reveals that the choleretic effect of salicylate is not due to the influence of salicylate ions on the micellization of NaDC.