Tridentate, anionic tethered N-heterocyclic carbene of Pd(II) complexes

The synthesis of a series of azolium salts such as azolium iodides and chlorides having both N-anionic functional group and N-alkyl group have been developed. Reaction of azolium iodides or chlorides with Ag₂O gave the corresponding NHC-Ag complexes. It was found that the resulting NHC-Ag complexes derived from azolium iodides or chlorides differ in their physical properties. The azolium chlorides as well as azolium iodides were successfully converted into the NHC-Ag complexes, which subsequently reacted with PdCl₂(CH₃CN)₂ to give the anionic amidate/NHC-Pd complexes. Thus, a variety of the NHC-Pd complexes could be obtained from benzimidazolium and imidazolium salts.     

Characteristic features of the synthesis, solubility products, and absorption spectra of basic cobalt(II) acetate, nitrate, and chloride salts

The solubility products of basic cobalt(II) salts Co(OH)_1.80(An)_0.20, where An are NO₃⁻ and CH₃COO⁻, and Co(OH)_1.50(CH₃COO)_0.50 were determined by the method of three variables. The stability of the salts Co(OH)_1.80(An)_0.20 against hydrolysis increases in the series < CH₃COO⁻ < Cl⁻. The absorption maxima of Co²⁺ ions in solutions, β-Co(OH)₂ powders, and the pink Co(OH)_1.50Cl_0.5 salt are located in the frequency regions typical of the octahedral coordination; those of CoOH⁺ ions in solutions and powders of green basic cobalt salts are in the frequency regions typical of the tetrahedral coordination. A model for the formation and interconversion of basic cobalt salts with single-charged anions is proposed.     

Synthesis and characterization of amide-functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene-Pd complexes

Amide-functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors such as azolium compounds have been designed and synthesized. Reaction of PdCl₂(CH₃CN)₂ with the NHC-Ag complex derived from the azolium salt gave [(NHC)PdCl₂]₂ or (NHC)₂PdCl₂, whereas PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂ reacted with the Ag complex to afford a mixed carbene/phosphine complex such as (NHC)(PPh₃)PdCl₂ together with a cationic [(NHC)(PPh₃)₂PdCl]⁺Cl⁻ whose structure was characterized by X-ray crystallographic studies. Thus, the library of NHC-Pd complexes with a tethered amide group has been successfully expanded.     

Complexation of chitosan with acetic acid according to Fourier transform Raman spectroscopy data

The results of the interaction between the protonated chitosan (CHI) macromolecule and the acetate ion in dilute acetic acid solutions were studied by Fourier transform Raman spectroscopy and quantum-chemical modeling. The complexation of CHI with the acetate ion showed itself as the 934 cm^?1 band in the Raman spectrum, which suggests the formation of [CHI⁺ · CH₃COO^?] type ion pairs. It was concluded that a comparative analysis of the integrated intensities of the Raman bands in the range 880–940 cm^?1 makes it possible to judge about the relative content of hydrated acetate ions, CHI macromolecules of the [CHI⁺ · CH₃COO^?] complex, and acetic acid molecules not involved in CHI protonation.     

Synthesis and X-ray crystal structure of fluorous imidazolium salts

Synthesis of two salts involving CH₂O spacer between the imidazole nitrogen and hexafluoroisopropyl group in the fluorous imidazolium cations is reported. Such an insertion would result in the formation of ??-ammonium ether. The two fluorous imidazolium salts involve one or two -CH₂OCH(CF₃)₂ groups attached to the imidazole nitrogen atoms. These products were synthesized from the reaction between methyimidazole and imidazole as nucleophiles and sevochlorane, ClCH₂OCH(CF₃)₂, as electrophile, in different molar ratios. The resulting products have been characterized by ¹H, ¹³C, and ¹⁹F NMR and FTIR spectroscopy. Also, the single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis for the symmetrically substituted imidazolium product is presented. The preliminary animal tests indicated no anesthetic property but the two tested salts were found to behave as calmative.     

Preparation and characterizations of new U(IV) and U(VI) complexes with carboxylate ligands

The synthesis and characterization of some uranyl(VI) complexes containing glycolate (gly = CH₂OHCOO⁻) and methoxyacetate (MeOAc = CH₃OCH₂COO⁻) ligands with metal:ligand ratios of 1:1 and 1:2 are reported. In addition, new stable uranium(IV) complexes containing the same ligands, or the oxydiacetate (oda = ⁻OOCCH₂OCH₂COO⁻) anion, have been prepared by photolysing aqueous solutions of uranyl(VI) nitrate in the presence of an excess of ligand. The possible structures of these complexes are discussed on the basis of IR results. The photoproduction mechanism of U(IV) complexes is proposed from electronic and spectrofluorimetric spectra and quantum yield data.     

Phosphanstabilisierte organyltellurenylkationen, [RTe(PR′3)]+

Diorganyl ditellurides, RTeTeR (R = CH₃, p-FC₆H₄) are oxidized by nitrosyl salts, NO⁺X⁻ (X⁻ = BF₄⁻, ClO₄⁻) with formation of the respective organyl tellurenyl cations, RTe⁺ which can be stabilized with tri(n-butyl)phosphine as organyl tellurophosphonium cations, [RTe(P(n-C₄H₉)₃)]⁺.     

含能盐和含能离子液体

近年来含能盐和含能离子液体由于其独特的性质而受到广泛关注。本文综述了多种含能盐和含能离子液体（阳离子包括三唑、四唑、双环唑、六次甲基四胺等;阴离子包括硝酸根、高氯酸根、硝基唑、叠氮根、四硝基铝、多腈基化合物、二硝基尿素等）的合成;结合其表征结果分析了阳离子上的取代基以及阴阳离子对它们的性能如熔点、生成焓、密度等的影响。对含能盐和含能离子液体在炸药和推进剂方面的应用进行了展望。     

Hirshfeld and DFT analysis of the N‐heterocyclic carbene proligand methylenebis(N‐butylimidazolium) as the acetonitrile‐solvated diiodide salt

N‐Heterocyclic carbene (NHC) based systems are usually exploited in the exploration of catalytic mechanisms and processes in organocatalysis, and homo‐ and heterogeneous catalysis. However, their molecular structures have not received adequate attention. The NHC proligand methylenebis(N‐butylimidazolium) has been synthesized as the acetonitrile solvate of the diiodide salt, C₁₅H₂₆N₄²⁺·2I⁻·CH₃CN [1,1′‐methylenebis(3‐butylimidazolium) diiodide acetonitrile monosolvate], and fully characterized. An interesting cation–anion connection pattern has been identified in the crystal lattice, in which three iodide anions interact simultaneously with the cisoid‐oriented cation. A Hirshfeld surface analysis reveals the predominance of hydrogen bonding over anion–π interactions. This particular arrangement is observed in different methylene‐bridged bis(imidazolium) cations bearing chloride or bromide counter‐anions. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations with acetonitrile as solvent reproduce the geometry of the title cation.     

Unusual Intercalation of Cationic Smectite Clays with Detergent‐Ranged Carboxylic Ions

Summary: The organic intercalation of cationic smectite clays is achieved by using alkali salts of alkyl carboxylic acids, instead of using conventional quaternary ammonium salts as ionic exchanging agents. Various organic acid salts, such as CH₃(CH₂)₁₆COO⁻Na⁺, can be incorporated into divalent montmorillonite (M²⁺‐MMT) with a 30–40 wt.‐% organic embedding and an X‐ray diffraction basal spacing of 43 Å from the pristine 10 Å. The intercalation is generalized for carboxylate salts of different alkyl lengths and for alkali metal ions, including sodium and potassium ions, but is specific for the divalent MMT clay. This new type of organic species for clay modification allows the preparation of organoclays in the absence of quaternary ammonium salts. It is proposed that the organic embedding is driven by the formation of a thermodynamically stable RCOO⁻/M²⁺/SiO⁻ complex.

Graphical illustration of the carboxylic acid salt complex with the divalent cations on silicate K10.     

Mixture of Azolium Tetraphenylborate with Isopropylthioxanthone: A New Class of N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC) Photogenerator for Polyurethane,Polyester, and ROMP Polymers Synthesis

In the search of smarter routes to control the conditions of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHCs) formation, a two-component air-stable NHC photogenerating system is reported. It relies on the irradiation at 365 nm of a mixture of 2-isopropylthioxanthone (ITX) with 1,3-bis(mesityl)imidazoli(ni)um tetraphenylborate. The photoinduced liberation of NHC is evidenced by reaction with a mesitoyl radical to form an NHC-radical adduct detectable by electron spin resonance spectroscopy. The NHC yield can be determined by ¹H NMR spectroscopy through the formation of a soluble and stable NHC–carbodiimide adduct. To deprotonate the azolium salt and liberate the NHC, a mechanism is proposed in which the role of base is played by ITX radical anion formed in situ by a primary photoinduced electron-transfer reaction between electronically excited ITX (oxidant) and BPh₄⁻ (reductant). An NHC yield as high as 70 % is achieved upon starting with a stoichiometric ratio of ITX and azolium salt. Three different photoNHC-mediated polymerizations are described: synthesis of polyurethane and polyester by organocatalyzed step-growth polymerization and ring-opening copolymerization, respectively, and generation of polynorbornene by ring-opening metathesis polymerization using an NHC-coordinated Ru catalyst formed in situ.     

The formation of clathrate-like hydrates of tetrabutylammonium halogenated carboxylates

The solid-liquid phase diagrams of binary mixtures of tetrabutylammonium halogenated carboxylates with water were examined in order to confirm the formation of clathrate-like hydrates. It was found that, among thirteen carboxylates examined, four carboxylates having CH₂FCOO^–, CHF₂COO^–, CF₃COO^–, and CH₂ClCOO^–, formed a hydrate with hydration numbers around 30 and seven carboxylates having CHCl₂COO^–, CCl₃COO^–, CH₂BrCOO^–, CHBr₂COO^–, CBr₃COO^–, CH₃CHClCOO^–, and CH₃CHBrCOO^– formed a hydrate with hydration numbers around 23. The latter hydrate has not been reported earlier. The melting points of these newly found hydrates were fairly high: they lie between 10 and 16°C. The effect of Cl and Br atoms attached to the carbon atom of the-position of a carboxylate anion both on the type of hydrate formed and on its stability was greatly different from that of a CH₃ group attached to the same position of the carboxylate anion.Dedicated to Dr D. W. Davidson in honor of his great contributions to the sciences of inclusion phenomena.     

Impact of Substituents Attached to N-Heterocyclic Carbenes on the Catalytic Activity of Copper Complexes in the Reduction of Carbonyl Compounds with Triethoxysilane

By using functionalized imidazolium salts such as 1‐allyl‐3‐alkylimidazolium or 1‐alkyl‐3‐vinylimidazolium salts as carbene ligand precursors, the reduction of aryl ketones with triethoxysilane may be catalyzed by copper salt/imidazolium salt/KO^tBu systems. The functional substituents attached to the N‐heterocyclic carbene (NHC) serve to enhance the catalytic activity. Different copper salts also have an effect on the catalytic activity, with copper(II) acetate monohydrate being superior to copper(I) chloride.     

Coordination polymers of silver(I) with bis(N-heterocyclic carbene): Structural characterization and carbene transfer

Reactions of the ethylene- and methylene-bridged bis(imidazolium) salts with an equivalent amount of silver oxide in dichloromethane at room temperature produced readily the silver NHC compounds [Ag₂LBr₂]. These compounds are partially soluble in DMF. The X-ray structure determination on 3d (L = 1,1′-dibenzyl-3,3′-ethylenediimidazolin-2,2′-diylidene) reveals the formation of bromide bibridged (Ag₂LBr₂)_n chains and a unique supramolecular motif with weak Ag?Ag interactions of 3.429 Å. Similar to monomeric silver(I) NHC complexes, the silver coordination polymers can also act as carbene transfer reagents for the formation of chelating palladium NHC complexes in excellent yields.     

Ionic Pd/NHC Catalytic System Enables Recoverable Homogeneous Catalysis: Mechanistic Study and Application in the Mizoroki–Heck Reaction

N-Heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands are ubiquitously utilized in catalysis. A common catalyst design model assumes strong M–NHC binding in this metal–ligand framework. In contrast to this common assumption, we demonstrate here that lability and controlled cleavage of the M−NHC bond (rather than its stabilization) could be more important for high-performance catalysis at low catalyst concentrations. The present study reveals a dynamic stabilization mechanism with labile metal–NHC binding and [PdX₃]⁻[NHC-R]⁺ ion pair formation. Access to reactive anionic palladium intermediates formed by dissociation of the NHC ligands and plausible stabilization of the molecular catalyst in solution by interaction with the [NHC-R]⁺ azolium ion is of particular importance for an efficient and recyclable catalyst. These ionic Pd/NHC complexes allowed for the first time the recycling of the complex in a well-defined form with isolation at each cycle. Computational investigation of the reaction mechanism confirms a facile formation of NHC-free anionic Pd in polar media through either Ph–NHC coupling or reversible H–NHC coupling. The present study formulates novel ideas for M/NHC catalyst design.     

The influence of concentration of ethylenediamine and acetate ions on the occurrence of underpotential effects in the system Cu(111)/Pb+2

The occurrence of lead on copper underpotential effects is dependent on concentration of ethylenediamine and acetate ions in the solution and also on solution pH. The cause of variations in intensity of occurrence of underpotential effects is the change in the state of chemical stability of the system Cu(111)/Pb⁺² + CH₃ COO⁻ + ethylenediamine + H⁺.     

Liquid–liquid extraction of neodymium (III) and europium (III) using synergic mixture of furosemide and tribenzylamine in benzyl alcohol

The extraction behavior of Nd(III) and Eu(III) with 0.05 mol dm⁻³ furosemide in benzyl alcohol as single acidic extractant and then with equimolar (0.05 mol dm⁻³) synergic mixture of furosemide as acidic extractant and tribenzylamine as neutral donor in benzyl alcohol has been studied from aqueous solutions of pH 1 to 6. The effect of various parameters and of various cations and anions on the extraction of these metal ions was investigated. The composition of the extracted adducts was determined by slope analysis method that came out to be [(M(FS)₂)⁺ (CH₃COO)⁻] and [M(FS)₃·3TBA] where M = Nd(III) and Eu(III).

     

Recent application of acidic 1,3-azolium salts as promoters in the solution-phase synthesis of nucleosides and nucleotides

Acidic 1,3-azolium salts are prepared from Brønsted acids and 1,3-azoles such as imidazole, thiazole, and oxazole. Acidic imidazolium salts are frequently employed as promoters for the synthesis of nucleotides using the phosphoramidite method in a solution phase. Recently, it was revealed that thiazolium and oxazolium salts catalyzed Vorbrüggen-type N-glycosylation reactions to give nucleosides. These reactivities are attributed to the stronger Brønsted acidities of the thiazolium and oxazolium salts relative to those of the imidazolium salts. This digest focuses on recent progress in the applicability of acidic 1,3-azolium salts as promoters in the solution-phase synthesis of nucleosides and nucleotides.     

A new colorimetric and fluorescent chemosensor based on thiacalix[4]arene for fluoride ions

A new thiacalix[4]arene based fluorescent chemosensor thiacalix[4]arene-N-(quinolin-8-yl)acetamide (TCAN8QA) has been synthesized. TCAN8QA has been found to exhibit highly selective behavior for F⁻ ions among all other anions, that is, Cl⁻, Br⁻, I⁻, PO₄⁻³, OH⁻, H₂PO₄⁻, and CH₃COO⁻ in the absorption spectra as well as in the emission spectra. Red shift and quenching in emission spectra constituting the signature for fluoride detection are due to photoinduced charge transfer (PCT) which can be attributed to deprotonation of acidic NH proton in the presence of fluoride ions.