An Efficient Four Component Domino Synthesis of Pyrazolopyranopyrimidines using Recyclable Choline Chloride:Urea Deep Eutectic Solvent

An efficient synthesis of pyrazolopyranopyrimidines was achieved by four component domino reaction of aldehydes, barbituric acid, hydrazine hydrate, and ethyl acetoacetate using biodegradable and recyclable choline chloride:urea as deep eutectic solvent. The reaction proceeds rapidly and affords the corresponding diverse tricyclic fused pyrazolopyranopyrimidines with a good to excellent yield. The protocol has the advantage of easy workup, high yields, and an environmentally benign methodology compared with other reported methods. The simplicity of this method makes it an interesting alternative to other approaches.     

Choline Chloride/Urea Deep Eutectic Solvents: A Promising Reaction Medium for the Synthesis of Bio-Based Poly(hydroxyurethane)s

The development of more sustainable and eco-friendly polymers has attracted much attention from researchers over the past decades. Among the different strategies that can be implemented towards this goal, the substitution of the toxic reagents/monomers often used in polyurethane chemistry has stimulated much innovation leading to the development of the hydroxylated version of PURs, namely, the poly(hydroxyurethane)s (PHURs). However, some PHURs remain far from being sustainable as their synthesis may involve monomers and/or solvents displaying poor environmental impacts. Herein, we report on the use of more sustainable conditions to synthesize the biobased polycarbonates involved in the aminolysis reaction. In addition, we demonstrate that the use of renewable deep eutectic solvents (DESs) can act both as excellent solvents and organocatalysts to promote the aminolysis reaction.     

Deep Eutectic Solvents Based on Natural Ascorbic Acid Analogues and Choline Chloride

Deep eutectic solvents (DES) are one of the most promising green technologies to emerge in recent years given their combination of environmentally friendly credentials and useful functionalities. Considering the continued search for new DES – especially those that exemplify the aforementioned characteristics, we report the preparation of DES based on natural analogues of l -ascorbic acid for the first time. The onset of eutectic melting occurred at temperatures far below the melting point of the individual components and resulted in the generation of glass forming fluids with glass transition temperatures, viscosities and flow behavior that are comparable to similar systems. This work expands the current array of DES that can be produced using naturally occurring components, which given their potential to be bio-derived, interesting physicochemical properties (e. g. propensity to supercool and vitrify) and apparent antibacterial nature, may provide utility within a range of applications.     

Choline Chloride/Urea Ionic Liquid Catalyzed a Convenient One-Pot Synthesis of Indole-3-propanamide Derivatives

A sequential three-component reaction of aromatic aldehydes with Meldrum's acid and N-methyl indole in the presence of choline chloride/urea ionic liquid as green catalyst has been described. In this one-pot multicomponent reaction, a series of indole-3-propanamide derivatives were synthesized with good to excellent yields. This methodology shows several advantages including fast reaction, easy isolation, operational simplicity that make it a useful and attractive option for the library generation of indole-3-propanamides (5a–l) for drug discovery.

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Evidence of Self‐Aggregation of Cationic Surfactants in a Choline Chloride+Glycerol Deep Eutectic Solvent

Based on fluorescence probe, electrical conductivity, surface tension, small‐angle X‐ray/dynamic light scattering, and transmission electron microscopy experiments, we present the first clear lines of evidence for self‐aggregation of cationic surfactants of the n‐alkyltrimethylammonium family within an archetypical deep eutectic solvent comprised of a 1:2 molar mixture of choline chloride and glycerol. Estimated thermodynamic parameters suggest this self‐aggregation process to be less entropically driven than that in water. These novel water‐free self‐assemblies might serve as dynamic soft templates to direct the growth of size‐ or shape‐tailored nanoparticles within water‐restricted media.     

Neutron Diffraction Study of Indole Solvation in Deep Eutectic Systems of Choline Chloride,Malic Acid,and Water

Deep eutectic systems are currently under intense investigation to replace traditional organic solvents in a range of syntheses. Here, indole in choline chloride-malic acid deep eutectic solvent (DES) was studied as a function of water content, to identify solute interactions with the DES which affect heterocycle reactivity and selectivity, and as a proxy for biomolecule solvation. Empirical Potential Structure Refinement models of neutron diffraction data showed [Cholinium]⁺ cations associate strongly with the indole π-system due to electrostatics, whereas malic acid is only weakly associated. Trace water is sequestered into the DES and does not interact strongly with indole. When water is added to the DES, it does not interact with the indole π-system but is exclusively in-plane with the heterocyclic rings, forming strong H-bonds with the -NH group, and also weak H-bonds and thus prominent hydrophobic hydration of the indole aromatic region, which could direct selectivity in reactions.     

室温熔盐二(三氟甲基磺酸酰)亚胺锂-尿素体系的分子动力学模拟

应用分子动力学模拟了25 ℃和50 ℃时新型室温熔盐二(三氟甲基磺酸酰)亚胺锂[LiN(SO2CF3)2, LiTFSI]与尿素(摩尔比为1:3.6)体系的结构与动力学性质. 在两个温度下体系的微观结构基本相同, Li+的配位数约为5, 且都是与溶剂和阴离子中的氧原子发生配位. 对TFSI-的研究表明, 每个TFSI-只提供四个氧中的一个与Li+配位; 而且在Li+的配位层中, TFSI-具有顺、反和gauche 等不同的构象, 并且不同构象出现的几率会随着温度的改变而改变.     

Exploration of Mesoporous Stationary Phases Prepared Using Deep Eutectic Solvents Combining Choline Chloride with 1,2-Butanediol or Glycerol for Use in Size-Exclusion Chromatography

Mesoporous siliceous particles were prepared using deep eutectic solvents (DESs)—either choline chloride and 1,2-butanediol in a 1:2 molar ratio (ChCl-B) or choline chloride and glycerol in a 1:2 molar ratio (ChCl-G)—and then tested as column packing materials in size-exclusion chromatography (SEC). When they were tested as column packing materials in SEC of a mixture of two dextrans with different molecular weights using a methanol mobile phase, the ChCl-G-based particles were not able to separate the dextrans, whereas the ChCl-B-based particles provided good separation (considerably better than that afforded by traditional sorbents) at a flow rate of 0.3 mL min⁻¹. This high separating power of the ChCl-B-based particles can be attributed to the utilization of the DES ChCl-B during their preparation.

     

Extraction of Bioactive Components from Chamaenerion angustifolium (L.) Scop. with Choline Chloride and Organic Acids Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents

Chamaenerion angustifolium (L.) Scop. (fireweed) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Onagraceae family widely used in folk and scientific medicine. It is a promising source of bioactive components. One of the modern trends in extraction is the use of natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs) combined with ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE). However, works devoted to the extraction of biologically active substances from C. angustifolium using NADESs are scarce. The aim of this work is a comprehensive study of UAE of bioactive components from C. angustifolium using NADESs based on choline chloride and malonic, malic, tartaric, and citric acids. The antioxidative properties, total phenols, and flavonoids content were estimated for NADES-based extracts. The reference solvents were water and 90% v/v ethanol. Volatile extracted components were identified using GC-MS. The kinetics of the UAE were studied at 45 °C for 20–180 min with water added to 30 wt% NADES. The power of the ultrasound was 120 W, and the frequency was 40 kHz. It was found that NADES choline chloride + citric acid is more effective for the extraction of bioactive components. For this, NADES UAE conditions were optimized following a Box–Behnken design of the experiment and a response surface methodology. The temperature ranged from 30 to 60 °C, the time of extraction ranged from 20 to 60, and the addition of water ranged from 30 to 70 wt%. We established the optimal extraction conditions: temperature 58 °C, time of extraction 35 min, and 70 wt% water. The obtained results expand the knowledge about the use of NADES for the extraction of biologically active compounds from cheap and available plant raw materials.     

Compatible Polyethylene/Polyvinyl Chloride Particle Hybrids Prepared by in‐situ Polymerization

Polyethylene/polyvinyl chloride (PE/PVC) hybrids were successfully prepared by a polymerization‐filling method. The catalyst for ethylene polymerization was supported on PVC particles, and ethylene was then polymerized in‐situ on the surface of the activated PVC. PVC particles could be well segmented and dispersed during in‐situ polymerization, and the prepared hybrids had an additional tangent peak between the glass transitions of polyethylene and PVC, indicating the formation of a compatible interlayer between nascent polyethylene and PVC during polymerization.     

离子色谱法测定饲料中氯化胆碱和三甲胺的含量

建立了离子色谱法测定饲料中氯化胆碱含量及鉴别饲料中氯化胆碱及掺假物三甲胺的方法。选用IonPac CS12阳离子交换色谱柱(250 mm×4 mm i.d.)和8.5 mmol/L H2SO4淋洗液,抑制型电导检测,在16 min内分离测定了包括胆碱和三甲胺在内的8种阳离子。胆碱和三甲胺的最小检出限分别为0.1 mg/L和0.05 mg/L。方法回收率为99.25%~102.5%。该方法具有灵敏度高、选择性强、操作简单等优点。     

Furfural and 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural Production from Sugar Mixture Using Deep Eutectic Solvent/MIBK System

Choline chloride (ChCl) / glycolic acid (GA) deep eutectic solvent (DES) media with high water content but without any additional catalyst are introduced in furfural and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) production. The effects of water content, reaction time, and reaction temperature are investigated with two feedstocks: a glucose/xylose mixture and birch sawdust. Based on the results, 10 equivalent quantities of water (32.9 wt.%) were revealed to be beneficial for conversions without rupturing the DES structure. The optimal reaction conditions were 160 °C and 10 minutes for the sugar mixture and 170 °C and 10 minutes for birch sawdust in a microwave reactor. High furfural yields were achieved, namely 62 % from the sugar mixture and 37.5 % from birch sawdust. HMF yields were low, but since the characterization of the solid residue of sawdust, after DES treatment, was revealed to contain only cellulose (49 %) and lignin (52 %), the treatment could be potentially utilized in a biorefinery concept where the main products are obtained from the cellulose fraction. Extraction of products into the organic phase (methyl isobutyl ketone, MIBK) during the reaction enabled the recycling of the DES phase, and yields remained high for three runs of recycling.     

纺锤形BiVO_4微米管:低温离子熔盐合成及光催化性能

以Bi(NO_3)_3·5H_2O和NH_4VO_3为原料,以氯化胆碱和尿素组成的低温离子熔盐为反应介质,采用离子热合成法成功制备出了具有纺锤状外形的BiVO_4微米管。利用XRD,SEM,UV-Vis DRS,光催化测试等手段考察了BiVO_4颗粒的物相、形貌和光催化性能。结果表明,在离子熔盐环境下可以制备出结晶良好的BiVO_4纺锤形微米管,该BiVO_4微米管长10～15μm,直径为1.5μm左右,管壁厚约为200 nm。同时,研究了pH值对BiVO_4颗粒物相与形貌的影响,发现随着pH值的变化可分别合成出具有柱状、纺锤形微米管、柱状微米管和针柱状单斜相BiVO_4颗粒。光催化测试结果表明,这些单斜白钨矿BiVO_4颗粒在可见光范围都具有一定的光催化活性,其中纺锤状微米管对罗丹明B的降解效果最佳,可见光照射4.5h后罗丹明B的降解率可达到93%。     

Raman Spectroscopic Study of Rare Earth Chlorides in Alkali Chloride Eutectic Melts

Raman spectra of rare earth (REE: rare earth elements) trichloride (REE = Y, La, Ce, Pr, Sm, Gd, Dy, or Yb) dissolved in alkali chloride eutectic melts (LiCl‐KCl, LiCl‐RbCl, and LiCl‐CsCl) were measured at 793 K. The spectra showed polarized peaks centered around 240–270 cm^–1, which were identified as the totally symmetric stretching vibration (ν₁) of the octahedral REECl₆^3–. The ν₁ frequency increased with the polarizing power of the trivalent REE ions. The change in the ν₁ frequency was found to be larger for lighter lanthanides. This was attributable to the distortion of the O_h symmetry of REECl₆^3–.     

A Carboxyl-Functionalized Covalent Organic Framework Synthesized in a Deep Eutectic Solvent for Dye Adsorption

Instead of using organic solvents, a deep eutectic solvent (DES) composed of tetrabutylammonium bromide and imidazole (Bu₄NBr/Im) was employed as a solvent for the first time to synthesize covalent organic frameworks (COFs). Due to the low vapor pressure of the Bu₄NBr/Im-based DES, a new carboxyl-functionalized COF (TpPa-COOH) was synthesized under environmental pressure. The as-synthesized TpPa-COOH has open channels, and the DES can be removed completely from the pores. The dye adsorption performance of TpPa-COOH was examined for three organic dyes with similar molecular sizes: one anionic dye (eosin B, EB) and two cationic dyes (methylene blue, MB and safranine T, ST). TpPa-COOH showed an excellent selective adsorption effect on MB and ST. The electronegative keto form in TpPa-COOH might help to form electrostatic and π–π interactions between the π-stacking frameworks of TpPa-COOH and the positive plane MB and ST molecules. The adsorption isotherms of MB and ST on TpPa-COOH were further investigated in detail, and the equilibrium adsorption was well modeled by using a Langmuir isotherm model. Together with hydrogen bonding, TpPa-COOH showed higher adsorption capacity for ST than for MB (1135 vs. 410 mg g⁻¹). These results could provide a guidance for the green synthesis of adsorbents in removing organic dyes from wastewater.     

氯化胆碱离子液体中纳米银的电化学制备与表征

在氯化胆碱离子液体中,采用牺牲阳极法直接从金属银制备了纳米银微粒;利用X射线衍射仪、透射电子显微镜、傅立叶红外光谱和热分析仪对样品进行了分析表征.结果表明:所制备的银纳米微粒大致呈球形,具有面心立方结构,粒径约为60nm.作为溶剂的离子液体同时具有分散剂和稳定剂的功能,可防止银纳米微粒之间的团聚及表面氧化.     

氯化胆碱离子液体中纳米铜的电化学制备

在氯化胆碱离子液体中,采用牺牲阳极法于80℃下直接从金属铜制备了纳米铜微粒,其结构和性能经IR,XRD,SEM,TEM和TG表征。结果表明:纳米微粒大致呈球形,面心立方结构,粒径约30 nm。     

低共熔体中微波离子热法合成TAPO-5分子筛

以丁二酸、氯化胆碱与四乙基溴化铵复配形成的低共熔体作为溶剂和模板剂,采用微波辐射-离子热法合成了TAPO-5分子筛.考察了钛源、铝源、原料配比、晶化条件等因素对TAPO-5分子筛合成的影响.采用XRD、N2物理吸脱附、SEM和DRS UV-Vis等方法对产物的结构、织构、形貌和钛的配位状态等性质进行了表征.结果表明,TAPO-5分子筛的合成受铝源、钛源影响较大,最佳钛源为六氟钛酸铵,最佳铝源为异丙醇铝.所得分子筛在苯乙烯的氧化制苯甲醛反应中表现出较好的催化性能,苯甲醛的选择性达到91.4%.