Mechanisms and kinetics for the thermal decomposition of 2-azido-N,N-dimethylethanamine (DMAZ)

To gain insight into the mechanisms and kinetics of 2-azido-N,N-dimethylethanamine's (DMAZ's) thermal decomposition postulated reaction paths were simulated with ab initio and density functional theory quantum chemistry models. Four reaction types were modeled: (i) spin-allowed and spin-forbidden paths involving N-N(2) bond fission and nitrene formation, (ii) HN(3) elimination with the formation of (dimethylamino)ethylene, (iii) N-N(2) bond fission with the formation of molecules with three- or four-membered heterocyclic rings, and (iv) simple scission of C-H, C-N, and C-C bonds. The geometries of stationary points of the reactions were obtained with a MPWB1K/6-31+G(d,p) model. To locate and model the geometries of minimum energy intersystem crossing points for triplet nitrene formation and isomerization, unrestricted broken spin symmetry calculations were performed. Employed to model an analogous path for methyl azide's decomposition, this approach was found to yield results similar to those obtained with a CASSCF(10,8)/aug-cc-pVDZ model. Of the four reaction types studied, N-N(2) bond fissions with singlet or triplet nitrene formation were found to have the lowest barriers. Barriers for paths to cyclic products were found to be 2-4 kcal/mol higher. Kinetic rate expressions for individual paths were derived from the quantum chemistry results, and spin-allowed nitrene formation was found to be dominant at all temperatures and pressures examined. The expression 2.69 × 10(9) (s(-1))T(1.405) exp(-39.0 (kcal/mol)/RT), which was derived from QCISD(T)/6-31++G(3df,2p)//MPWB1K/6-31+G(d,p) results, was found to be representative of this reaction's gas-phase rate. Adjusted on the basis of results from self-consistent reaction field models to account for solvation by n-dodecane, the expression became 1.11 × 10(9) (s(-1))T(1.480) exp(-37.6 (kcal/mol)/RT). Utilizing this result and others derived in the study, a model of the decomposition of n-dodecane-solvated DMAZ was constructed, and it generated simulations that well-reproduce previously published measured data for the process.     

Radiation-Induced Addition Reaction of Ethyl Mercaptan and Carbon Tetrachloride to 1,2-Polybutadiene

γ-Ray-induced addition reactions of syndiotactic 1,2-polybuta-diene film with various compounds were carried out at room temperature. The weight of the film markedly increased when ethyl mercaptan was used. In the reaction with ethyl mercaptan, only addition took place without crosslinking. The addition of ethyl mercaptan to the vinyl group of syndiotactic 1,2-poly-butadiene followed anti-Markownikoff rule, and gave a 1:1 addition product. The rate of addition increased as the crys-tallinity of syndiotactic 1,2-polybutadiene used became lower. A similar relation between the crystallinity and the rate of addition was also observed in the γ-ray-induced addition of carbon tetrachloride to syndiotactic 1,2-polybutadiene, but at the same time gelation was pronounced. When liquid 1,2-polybutadiene was used instead of syndiotactic-1,2-polybutadiene, gelation which made the polymer insoluble in carbon tetrachloride did not take place, although a crosslinking reaction was noted. The appearance of the product in this case changed from a viscous liquid to a white powder as the reaction proceeded. The addition of carbon tetrachloride to the vinyl group of liquid 1,2-polybutadiene was also of the anti-Markownikoff type. This addition was accompanied by unexpectedly large vinyl consumption. The total decrease in vinyl group was found to be much larger than the decrease in vinyl group which was brought about by the addition of carbon tetrachloride. This discrepancy was attributed to cyclization and crosslinking reactions which were ascribed to the vinyl group bound by the main chain.     

Insights into the Thermal and Photochemical Reaction Mechanisms of Azidoacetonitrile. Spectroscopic and MS-CASPT2 Calculations

This work studies the photochemical and thermal decompositions of azidoacetonitrile (N₃CH₂CN) from both the experimental and theoretical points of view. The data of the photochemical experiments are taken from the literature, while the thermal decomposition have been carried out by us. In addition, we have performed ab initio calculations of the multiconfigurational type [complete active space self-consistent field (CASSCF) and the multistate multireference perturbation theory (MS-CASPT2)]. It is found that the first step of both type of decompositions is N₂ elimination and formation of closed shell singlet nitrene. Afterwards, the nitrene tends to rapidly rearrange into formimidoyl cyanide (HNCHCN). As both reactions progress, the imine isomerizes into formimidoyl isocyanide (HNCHNC). The photoisomerization of the imine takes places thorough a conical intersection, while the same reaction on the ground electronic state occurs via a conventional transition state. The last step of the global reaction is decomposition of the imines into HCN and CNH. In photochemical conditions, the conjunction of the imines and its dissociation products (HCN and CNH) yields adenine     

Nitrenes and the Decomposition of Carbonylazides

The decomposition of organic carbonylazides can lead to the formation of nitrenes. Ethoxycarbonylnitrene is formed in the photolytic and thermal decomposition of ethyl azidoformate and by α-elimination from N-(p-nitrobenzenesulfonyloxy)urethan. Both of the possible electronic states of this nitrene take part in intermolecular reactions. Pure singlet nitrene is formed by α-elimination from the urethan and on thermal decomposition of ethyl azidoformate, but changes so rapidly into the triplet form that the reactions of both forms are observed. Singlet ethoxycarbonylnitrene undergoes selective and stereospecific insertion into C? H bonds and adds stereospecifically to olefins. Triplet ethoxycarbonylnitrene, however, does not undergo insertion into C? H bonds, and adds to olefins with complete loss of the geometric configuration. By following quantitatively the stereospecificity of the addition reaction and by selective interception of the triplet and singlet forms of the nitrene, it can be shown that the photolysis of ethyl azidoformate leads directly to nitrene of which one third is in the triplet state. In the decomposition of aryl- and alkylcarbonylazides (acid azides), the removal of nitrogen is accompanied by a synchronous rearrangement to isocyanates (Curtius rearrangement). In this system, nitrenes are obtained only by photolysis. They add to double bonds and undergo very selective insertion into C? H bonds, but do not rearrange at a measurable rate to isocyanates. The photolytic Curtius rearrangement is also a concerted reaction.     

Some 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions of perfluoro-(2-azido-4-isopropylpyridine) and 2-azido-3,5,6-trifluoro-4-methoxypyridine

In continuation with studies on perfluorinated aryl [1] and hetaryl [2] azides some 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions of perfluoro-(2-azido-4-isopropylpyridine) are summarized in Scheme 1. The azide reacts with styrene under forcing thermal conditions to give a mixture of perfluoro-(2-amino-4-isopropylpyridine) and benzaldehyde involving a more unusal type of cleavage of the triazoline formed initially [2]. Perfluoro-(2-azido-4-isopropyl-pyridine) does not react with cyclopentene or cyclohexene upto 110 °C but when the reaction is carried out at the decomposition temperature of the azide i.e. 160 °C, a mixture of the amino compound and the corresponding cyclic ketone is obtained. It is believed that at 160 °C the reaction still proceeds $\text{via}$ 1,3-cycloaddition because no evidence of nitrene formation was found when the azide was decomposed thermally or photochemically in the presence of conventional nitrene traps e.g. dimethyl sulphoxide, cyclohexane etc. [2] and only polymeric material was obtained. Perfluoro-(2-azido-4-isopropylpridine) reacts smoothly with norbornene at room temperature with evolution of nitrogen and only the products of decomposition of initially formed triazoline are obtained.     

Photolysis of 2-azidopyridines. the behavior of 1-(2-azido-6-chloropyrid-4-yl)-3-phenylurea,a photoaffinity labeling reagent for probing cytokinin-binding proteins

The photolysis of l-(2-azido-6-chloropyrid-4-yl)-3-phenylurea ( 1 ) was studied under various conditions. In alcohols or in hexane, complex mixtures of products were obtained. Methoxide anions or diethylamine gave rise in high yield to 1,3-diazepines resulting from ring enlargement of the intermediate nitrene with addition of one molecule of the nucleophile, and nucleophilic substitution of the chlorine atom. A similar reaction was observed in water, when Pyrex filtered light was used. However, with unfiltered light produced by a powerful lamp, the main reaction was photodechlorination. The reagent 1 is expected to bind covalently to cytokinin-binding proteins through different ways upon photolysis.     

Synthesis of 2‐Alkyl‐Substituted Benzimidazoles by Thermal Decomposition of 2‐Azidobenzenamines in thePresence of an Aldehyde

2‐Substituted benzimidazoles were prepared by reaction of 2‐azidoaminobenzenes with aldehydes under thermal conditions. The reaction probably proceeds via a sequential imine formation, azide decomposition forming a nitrene, and electrocyclization.     

Investigation of the thermolysis of 5-methyl-1-phenyltetrazole by combined derivatography and mass spectrometry

The thermolysis of 5-methyl-1-phenyltetrazole was studied at 20–350°C by derivatography and mass spectrometry, and it was shown that thermal decomposition proceeds with the elimination of a molecule of nitrogen and is accompanied by skeletal rearrangement of the intermediately formed nitrene to 2-methylbenzimidazole or migration of the methyl group to the nitrogen atom with the formation of methylphenylcarbodiimide (MPCD). In addition, symmetrical dimethyl- and diphenylcarbodiimides, methylphenylguanidines, and aniline are formed. It is assumed that the formation of these compounds in the pyrolyzate is due to polymerization of MPCD and subsequent thermal destruction of the polymerization products. A scheme for the thermolysis of 5-methyl-1-phenyltetrazole is proposed. Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 2, pp. 265–271, February, 1980.     

Thermal degradation of vinyl alcohol/vinyl acetate copolymers V. Study of the reaction products of statistical copolymers

By coupling the evolved gas detection method with various analysis methods, the thermal decomposition products of the statistical vinyl alcohol/vinyl acetate copolymers were analysed. The data are presented comparatively with those obtained for the corresponding block copolymers of the same composition. The differences in the nature and amounts of the reaction products are explained by the structural characteristics of the copolymers.     

Novel intramolecular reactivity of oximes: synthesis of cyclic and spiro-fused imines

Under conventional heat (135-145 degrees C) or microwave irradiation and 1 equiv of acetic anhydride, ortho-substituted aryl-oximes undergo a novel sp3 C-H activated cyclization to produce the corresponding isoindoles, and aliphatic oximes afford the corresponding dihydropyrroles. The cyclization occurs with various substrates in good yield (46-82%) leading to unique spiro-fused and cyclic imines. An initial mechanistic investigation suggests the reaction occurs via a nitrenium or vinyl nitrene intermediate. [reaction: see text]     

Infrared photochemistry of cyclobutyl chloride

The decomposition of cyclobutyl chloride following multiple infraredphoton excitation has been investigated. The primary photolysis products are butadiene, from elimination of HCl, and ethylene and vinyl chloride, fromring scission. The vinyl chloride undergoes secondary decomposition to acetylene and HCl. In addition to these products, known from thermal VLPP experiments, we also find 1-butene, which may arise from a higher energy C? Cl homolysis channel. Collisions with either reactant molecules oradded buffer gas lead to cooling of the laser-produced vibrational energy distributions. The average amount of energy removed per collision is 15–20 kcal/mol for self-collisions and 2–4 kcal/mol with argon.     

Rhodium(II)-Catalyzed CH Insertions with {[(4-Nitrophenyl)sulfonyl]imino}phenyl-λ3-iodane

The [Rh₂(OAc)₄]-catalyzed decomposition of {[(4-nitrophenyl)sulfonyl]imino}phenyl-λ³-iodane (NsN?IPh) resulted in formal insertions into CH bonds, activated by phenyl or vinyl groups, or by O-substituents. Scope and limitations of the reaction were investigated. Yields of up to 84% were achieved in the most favorable cases. Yields were enhanced by electron-releasing substituents and decreased by steric hindrance. Aziridination competed with allylic insertion with olefinic substrates. The insertion reaction proceeded with retention of configuration. With chiral Rh^II catalysts, a modest asymmetric induction was observed. A mechanism involving direct insertion by a Rh-complexed nitrene into the CH bond is proposed.     

Effect of Additives Containing a Heavy Atom on the Yield of Photooxidation Products of Arylazides

The effect of additives containing a heavy atom on the yield of nitroso and nitro compounds, the photooxidation products of arylazides, was studied. The addition of ethyl bromide to the reaction mixture increases the total yield of photooxidation products and the contribution of nitroso compounds. The assumption was made that the intersystem crossing (ISC) of nitrene from the singlet to the triplet state is the rate-determining step of the reaction, and the ISC of the singlet adduct of nitrene with oxygen is one of the steps of the reaction path leading to the formation of nitroso compounds.     

一步法高压合成硫化异丁烯产物分析及反应机理

以正辛胺为催化剂,硫磺和异丁烯为原料在160~190 ℃条件下通过一步法高压合成硫化异丁烯。 采用气相色谱、红外光谱和¹H NMR谱等技术手段分析了产物硫化异丁烯的化学组成。 分析结果表明,产物中含有链状和环状的叔丁基多硫醚,其中链状多硫醚是主产物,同时伴有副产物4-甲基-3H-1,2-二硫杂茂-3-硫酮(MDTT)、叔丁基硫醇和少量的尾气如H₂S产生。 硫化过程中主要的副反应是碱催化下硫磺与异丁烯的脱氢反应,生成MDTT和H₂S,H₂S与异丁烯进行马氏加成反应生成叔丁基硫醇,叔丁基硫醇与硫磺反应生成链状的叔丁基多硫醚。     

1,2-Thio group migration in Rh(II) carbene reactions

[reaction: see text] A series of beta-thio group substituted alpha-diazo carbonyl compounds have been prepared by nucleophilic substitution reactions of thiophenol, thionaphthol, or benzyl mercaptan with beta-acetoxy-alpha-diazo carbonyl compounds. The diazo decomposition of these diazo carbonyl compounds with various transition metal catalysts, including Rh(II) carboxylates and Cu(I) and Cu(II) complexes, has been investigated. It was found that the diazo decomposition of these compounds gave 1,2-thio group migration products. No 1,2-hydride or 1,2-aryl migration products were observed in all cases.     

Kinetics of the thermal decomposition of ferrocenyl azide: Character of ferrocenyl nitrene

The Arrhenius parameters for the thermal decomposition of ferrocenyl azide in isooctane are A = (5.1 ± 1.4) × 10¹² s^?1 and E_act = 113.1 ± 0.9 (kJ mol^?1) and the rate is relatively insensitive to solvent (isooctane, benzene, acetonitrile: 1:1.7:2.4). The results indicate a relatively nonpolar transition state which is considerably “tighter” than for a normal bond fission reaction. The Arrhenius parameters are comparable to those for aromatic azides and do not offer any support for anchimeric assistance by the iron atom. A kinetic scheme is presented which accounts for the observed products: Nitrogen, ferrocene, aminoferrocene, azoferrocene, and insoluble material. Rates of hydrogen abstraction by the intermediate ferrocenyl nitrene from cyclohexane, benzene, and acetonitrile are used to show that the nitrene is nucleophilic. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Copper-catalyzed tethered aziridination of unsaturated N-tosyloxy carbamates

Aziridines were formed by copper-catalyzed intramolecular nitrene addition to alkenes. The carbamate group was used as the tether between the alkene and the nitrene. Subsequent nucleophilic attack of the aziridine was accomplished using RSH, R2NH, N3-, or ROH as the nucleophile. This addition was found to be regio- and stereoselective. This methodology has been used to demonstrate its utility in the regio- and stereoselective synthesis of a 1,2-diamino-3-hydroxycyclohexane. This substitution pattern is found in natural products such as Tamiflu.     

离子液体增塑生物基聚丁内酰胺的热分解机理

采用疏水性1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑六氟磷酸盐([BMIM]PF₆)和亲水性1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑四氟硼酸盐 ([BMIM]BF₄)两种咪唑类离子液体(IL)增塑聚丁内酰胺(PBL), 探讨了IL对PBL结晶性能及热性能的影响. 研究发现, 两种IL都会削弱PBL分子间氢键, 并抑制PBL晶体在(200)晶面的生长, 降低PBL结晶度. 当IL添加质量分数为5%时, 增塑膜熔点下降7~8 ℃. 与纯PBL膜相比, [BMIM]BF₄增塑PBL膜热稳定性下降, 而[BMIM]PF₆增塑PBL膜的热稳定性提高. [BMIM]PF₆增塑PBL膜热分解过程的热动力学分析结果表明, 其热分解反应活化能为46.68 kJ/mol, 反应级数为1, 热分解最概然机理函数模型符合Mampel单行法则(一级), 即PBL受到热刺激后, 在聚合物和分解产物界面无规律成核, 反应核心具备反应活性, 随后反应逐步扩大, 直至结束.     

Correlation of thermal degradation mechanisms: Polyacetylene and vinyl and vinylidene polymers

The thermal degradation of poly(vinyl bromide) (PVB), poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc), poly(vinyl fluoride) (PVF), poly(vinylidene chloride) (PVC₂), and poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVF₂) has been studied by direct pyrolysis–mass spectrometry (DP-MS) and flash pyrolysis–gas chromatography–mass spectrometry techniques. Vinyl and vinylidene polymers exhibit two competitive thermal degradation processes: (1) HX elimination with formation of polyene sequences which undergo further moleculaar rearrangements, and (2) main-chain cleavage with formation of halogenated or oxigenated compounds. The overall thermal degradation process depends on the prevailing decomposition reaction in each polymer; therefore, different behaviors are observed. The thermal degradation of polyacetylene (PA) has also been studied and found important for the elucidation of the thermal decomposition mechanism of the title polymers.     

Synthesis and characterization of some trithiols

The preparation of 1,3,5-pentanetrithiol is described to provide model systems for poly(vinyl mercaptan). In addition, the preparation and identification of the three stereoisomers of 2,4,6-heptanetriol are reported as models for isotactic, syndiotactic, and heterotactic poly(vinyl mercaptan).