Nitrogen‐Rich Amino‐triazolium Salts Based on Binary 4,5‐Dicyano‐1,2,3‐triazolate (C4N5–) Anion

A series of amino‐triazolium salts based on 4,5‐dicyano‐1,2,3‐triazolate (C₄N₅^–) anion were synthesized for first time by means of facile deprotonation reactions. The ionic compounds were characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, vibrational spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. The thermal stability of the salts was assessed by differential scanning calorimetry, which showed good thermal stabilities up to above 180 °C. The heats of formation of these salts were computed using the methods of isodesmic reactions. In addition, the sensitivities of the studied salts toward impact and friction were determined, and all salts were found to be neither impact (> 40 J) nor friction sensitive (> 360 N).     

Quaternary Germanides RE3TRh4Ge4 (RE = Ce,Pr, Nd; T = Nb,Ta) – A New Coloring Variant of the Aristotype AlB2

The quaternary germanides RE₃TRh₄Ge₄ (RE = Ce, Pr, Nd; T = Nb, Ta) were synthesized from the elements by arc‐melting and subsequent annealing in a muffle furnace. The structure of Ce₃TaRh₄Ge₄ was refined from single‐crystal X‐ray diffractometer data: new type, Pbam, a = 719.9(2), b = 1495.0(3), c = 431.61(8), wR₂ = 0.0678, 1004 F² values, and 40 variables. Isotypy of the remaining phases was evident from X‐ray powder patterns. Ce₃TaRh₄Ge₄ is a new superstructure variant of the aristotype AlB₂ with an ordering of cerium and tantalum on the aluminum site, whereas the honey‐comb network is built up by a 1:1 ordering of rhodium and germanium. This crystal‐chemical relationship is discussed based on a group‐subgroup scheme. The distinctly different size of tantalum and cerium leads to a pronounced puckering of the [Rh₄Ge₄] network, which shows the shortest interatomic distances (253–271 pm Rh–Ge) within the Ce₃TaRh₄Ge₄ structure. Another remarkable structural feature concerns the tantalum coordination with six shorter Ta–Rh bonds (265–266 pm) and six longer Ta–Ge bonds (294–295 pm). The [Rh₄Ge₄] network fully separates the tantalum and cerium atoms (Ce–Ce > 387 pm, Ta–Ta > 431 pm, and Ce–Ta > 359 pm). The electronic density of states DOS from DFT calculations show metallic behavior with large contributions of localized Ce 4f as well as itinerant ones from all constituents at the Fermi level but no significant magnetic polarization on Ce could be identified. The bonding characteristics described based on overlap populations illustrate further the crystal chemistry observations of the different coordination of Ce1 and Ce2 in Ce₃TaRh₄Ge₄. The Rh–Ge interactions within the network are highlighted as dominant. The bonding magnitudes follow the interatomic distances and identify differences of Ta bonding vs. Ce1/Ce2 bonding with the Rh and Ge substructures.     

Multicomponent solid forms of the uric acid reabsorption inhibitor lesinurad and cocrystal polymorphs with urea: DFT simulation and solubility study

Lesinurad (systematic name: 2‐{[5‐bromo‐4‐(4‐cyclopropylnaphthalen‐1‐yl)‐4H‐1,2,4‐triazol‐3‐yl]sulfanyl}acetic acid, C₁₇H₁₄BrN₃O₂S) is a selective uric acid reabsorption inhibitor related to gout, which exhibits poor aqueous solubility. High‐throughput solid‐form screening was performed to screen for new solid forms with improved pharmaceutically relevant properties. During polymorph screening, we obtained two solvates with methanol (CH₃OH) and ethanol (C₂H₅OH). Binary systems with caffeine (systematic name: 3,7‐dihydro‐1,3,7‐trimethyl‐1H‐purine‐2,6‐dione, C₈H₁₀N₄O₂) and nicotinamide (C₆H₆N₂O), polymorphs with urea (CH₄N₂O) and eutectics with similar drugs, like allopurinol and febuxostat, were prepared using the crystal engineering approach. All these novel solid forms were confirmed by XRD, DSC and FT–IR. The crystal structures were solved by single‐crystal and powder X‐ray diffraction. The crystal structures indicate that the lesinurad molecule is highly flexible and the triazole moiety, along with the rotatable thioacetic acid (side chain) and cyclopropane ring, is almost perpendicular to the planar naphthalene moiety. The carboxylic acid–triazole heterosynthon in the drug is interrupted by the presence of methanol and ethanol molecules in their crystal structures and forms intermolecular macrocyclic rings. The caffeine cocrystal maintains the consistency of the acid–triazole heterosynthons as in the drug and, in addition, they are bound by several auxiliary interactions. In the binary system of nicotinamide and urea, the acid–triazole heterosynthon is replaced by an acid–amide synthon. Among the urea cocrystal polymorphs, Form I (P, 1:1) consists of an acid–amide (urea) heterodimer, whereas in Form II (P2₁/c, 2:2), both acid–amide heterosynthons and urea–urea dimers co‐exist. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations further support the experimentally observed synthon hierarchies in the cocrystals. Aqueous solubility experiments of lesinurad and its binary solids in pH 5 acetate buffer medium indicate the apparent solubility order lesinurad–urea Form I (43‐fold) > lesinurad–caffeine (20‐fold) > lesinurad–allopurinol (12‐fold) ? lesinurad–nicotinamide (11‐fold) > lesinurad, and this order is correlated with the crystal structures.     

A rapid and efficient catalysis system for the synthesis of 4‐vinylbiphenyl derivatives

A series of 4‐vinylbiphenyl derivatives were synthesized by Pd(OAc)₂/PCy₃‐catalyzed Suzuki–Miyaura reaction in the presence of K₃PO₄.3H₂O as base in toluene at 80°C for only 10–30 min, and the corresponding products achieved 65–98% yields. According to this efficient C―C bond‐forming method, the obtained yields of 4‐vinylbiphenyl liquid crystal compounds were up to 92–96%. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis and characterization of aluminum(III) and tin(II) complexes supported by diiminophosphinate ligands and their application in ring‐opening polymerization catalysis of ε‐caprolactone

A series of Al(III) and Sn(II) diiminophosphinate complexes have been synthesized. Reaction of Ph(ArCH₂)P(?NBu^t)NHBu^t (Ar = Ph, 3 ; Ar = 8‐quinolyl, 4 ) with AlR₃ (R = Me, Et) gave aluminum complexes [R₂Al{(NBu^t)₂P(Ph)(CH₂Ar)}] (R = Me, Ar = Ph, 5 ; R = Me, Ar = 8‐quinolyl, 6 ; R = Et, Ar = Ph, 7 ; R = Et, Ar = quinolyl, 8 ). Lithiated 3 and 4 were treated with SnCl₂ to afford tin(II) complexes [ClSn{(NBu^t)₂P(Ph)(CH₂Ar)}] (Ar = Ph, 9 ; Ar = 8‐quinolyl, 10 ). Complex 9 was converted to [(Me₃Si)₂NSn{(NBu^t)₂P(Ph)(CH₂Ph)}] ( 11 ) by treatment with LiN(SiMe₃)₂. Complex 11 was also obtained by reaction of 3 with [Sn{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂]. Complex 9 reacted with [LiOC₆H₄Bu^t‐4] to yield [4‐Bu^tC₆H₄OSn{(NBu^t)₂P(Ph)(CH₂Ph)}] ( 12 ). Compounds 3–12 were characterized by NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The structures of complexes 6 , 10 , and 11 were further characterized by single crystal X‐ray diffraction techniques. The catalytic activity of complexes 5–8 , 11 , and 12 toward the ring‐opening polymerization of ε‐caprolactone (CL) was studied. In the presence of BzOH, the complexes catalyzed the ring‐opening polymerization of ε‐CL in the activity order of 5 > 7 ≈ 8 > 6 ? 11 > 12 , giving polymers with narrow molecular weight distributions. The kinetic studies showed a first‐order dependency on the monomer concentration in each case. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 44: 4621–4631, 2006     

Effects of diamines and their fluorinated groups on the color lightness and preparation of organosoluble aromatic polyimides from 2,2‐bis[4‐(4‐amino‐2‐trifluoromethylphenoxy)phenyl]‐hexafluoropropane

To investigate the position and amount of the CF₃ group affecting the coloration of polyimides (PIs), we prepared 2,2‐bis[4‐(4‐amino‐2‐trifluoromethylphenoxy)phenyl]hexafluoropropane ( 2 ) with four CF₃ groups with 2‐chloro‐5‐nitrobenzotrifluoride and 2,2‐bis(4‐hydroxyphenol)hexafluoropropane. A series of soluble and light‐colored fluorinated PIs ( 5 ) were synthesized from 2 and various aromatic dianhydrides ( 3a – 3f ). 5a – 5f had inherent viscosities ranging from 0.80 to 1.19 dL/g and were soluble in amide polar solvents and even in less polar solvents. The glass‐transition temperatures of 5 were 221–265 °C, and the 10% weight‐loss temperatures were above 493 °C. Their films had cutoff wavelengths between 343 and 390 nm, b* values (a yellowness index) ranging from 5 to 41, dielectric constants of 2.68–3.01 (1 MHz), and moisture absorptions of 0.03–0.29 wt %. In a comparison of the PI series 6 – 8 based on 2,2‐bis[4‐(4‐aminophenoxy)phenyl]hexafluoropropane, 2,2‐bis[4‐(4‐amino‐2‐trifluoromethylphenoxy)phenyl]propane, and 2,2‐bis[4‐(4‐aminophenoxy)phenyl]propane, we found that the CF₃ group close to the imide group was more effective in lowering the color; this means that CF₃ of 5 , 7 , and 8f was more effective than that of 6c . The color intensity of the four PI series was lowered in the following order: 5 > 7 > 6 > 8 . The PI 5f , synthesized from diamine 2 and 4,4′‐hexafluoroisopropylidenediphthalic anhydride, had six CF₃ groups in a repeated segment, so it exhibited the lightest color among the four series. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 41: 922–938, 2003     

Two hydrazones derived from 1‐aryl‐3‐(p‐substituted phenyl)prop‐2‐en‐1‐one: synthesis,crystal structure,Hirshfeld surface analysis and in vitro biological properties

Two chalcones were synthesized by the aldolic condensation of enolizable aromatic ketones with substituted benzaldehydes under Claisen–Schmidt reaction conditions and then treated with 2,4‐dinitrophenylhydrazine to yield their corresponding hydrazones. The two (E,Z)‐2,4‐dinitrophenylhydrazone structures, namely (Z)‐1‐(2,4‐dinitrophenyl)‐2‐[(E)‐3‐(4‐methylphenyl)‐1‐phenylallylidene]hydrazine, C₂₂H₁₈N₄O₄, ( H1 ), and (Z)‐1‐[(E)‐3‐(4‐chlorophenyl)‐1‐(naphthalen‐1‐yl)allylidene]‐2‐(2,4‐dinitrophenyl)hydrazine, C₂₅H₁₇ClN₄O₄, ( H2 ), were isolated by recrystallization and characterized by FT–IR, UV–Vis, single‐crystal and powder X‐ray diffraction methods. The UV–Vis spectra of the hydrazones have been studied in two organic solvents of different polarity. It was found that ( H2 ) has a molar extinction coefficient larger than 40000. Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis reveals that the molecular zigzag chains of ( H1 ) and ( H2 ) are interconnected through noncovalent contacts. A quantitative analysis of the intermolecular interactions in the crystal structures has been performed using Hirshfeld surface analysis. All the synthesized chalcones and hydrazones were evaluated for their antibacterial and antioxidant activities. Results indicate that the studied compounds show significant activity against Gram negative Escherichia coli strain and the chalcone 3‐(4‐methylphenyl)‐1‐phenylprop‐2‐en‐1‐one, ( C1 ), was the most effective. In addition, only hydrazone ( H1 ) displayed a moderate DPPH (2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picryl hydrazyl) scavenging efficiency.     

Synthesis,Structures and Various Biological Applications of New Zn(II) Complexes Having Different Coordination Modes Controlled by the Drug Furosemide in Presence of Bioactive Nitrogen Based Ligands

Novel Zn(II) complexes with the general formula: [Zn(furo)₂(L)_n], n = 1 or 2, (furo = furosemide = (4‐chloro‐2‐(furan‐2‐ylmethylamino)‐5‐sulfamoylbenzoic acid) were prepared. The complexes [Zn(furo)₂(MeOH)₂] ( 1 ; MeOH = methanol), [Zn(furo)₂(2‐ampy)₂] ( 2 ; 2‐ampy = 2‐aminopyridine), [Zn(furo)₂(2‐ammepy)₂] ( 3 ; 2‐ammepy = 2‐aminomethylpyridine), [Zn(furo)₂(H₂O)(2,2‐bipy)] ( 4 ; 2,2′‐bipy = 2,2′‐bipyridine), [Zn(furo)₂(H₂O)(4,4′‐bipy)] ( 5 ; 4,4′‐bipy = 4,4′‐bipyridine), [Zn(furo)₂(1,10‐phen)] ( 6 ; 1,10‐phen = 1,10‐phenanthroline), [Zn(furo)₂(2,9‐dmp)] ( 7 ; 2,9‐dmp = 2,9‐dimethyl‐1,10‐phenanthroline), and [Zn (furo)₂(quin)₂] ( 8 ; quin = quinoline) were synthesized and characterized using different techniques such as IR, UV–Vis, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, LC/MS and others. The crystal structure of complex ( 4 ) was determined using single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The anti‐bacterial activity of complexes ( 1 – 8 ) was tested using agar diffusion method against three gram‐positive (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus epidermidis) and three gram‐negative bacteria (Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa). The obtained results showed different Inhibition Zone Diameters (IZD) with various anti‐bacterial activities against the selected gram‐positive and gram‐negative bacteria. In addition, the rate of bis‐(4‐nitrophenyl) phosphate hydrolysis was measured at different temperatures, different pH values and different concentrations. The rates for the eight complexes were in the following order: complex 4 > 2 > 5 > 8  >  7  >  6  >  3  >  1 .     

Polycyclotrimerization of aromatic diynes: Synthesis,thermal stability,and light‐emitting properties of hyperbranched polyarylenes

New aromatic diyne monomers of 1,4‐diethynyl‐2,5‐(dihexyloxy)benzene ( 1 ), 1,6‐diethynyl‐2‐(hexyloxy)naphthalene ( 2 ), and 9,9‐bis(4‐ethynylphenyl)fluorene ( 3 ) are synthesized. Their homopolymerizations and copolymerizations with 1‐octyne ( 4 ) or phenylacetylene ( 5 ) are effected by TaBr₅–Ph₄Sn and CpCo(CO)₂–hν, giving soluble hyperbranched polyarylenes with high molecular weights (M_w up to ～ 2.9 × 10⁵) in high yields (up to 99%). The structures and properties of the polymers are characterized and evaluated by IR, NMR, UV, PL, and TGA analysis. The polymers show excellent thermal stability (T_d > 400 °C) and carbonize when pyrolyzed at 900 °C. Upon photoexcitation, the polymers emit deep blue light in the vicinity of ～400 nm with fluorescence quantum yields up to 92%. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 45: 4249–4263, 2007     

Polymerization of n‐phenyl maleimide by lanthanide complexes

N‐Phenyl maleimide (N‐PMI) was successfully polymerized by divalent rare‐earth complexes (ArO)₂Sm(THF)₄ (ArO = 2,6‐di‐tert‐butyl‐4‐methyl phenoxo‐; THF = tetrahydrofuran) and (Ar′O)₂Ln(THF)₃ (Ar′O = 2,6‐di‐tert‐butyl phenoxo‐; Ln = Sm, Yb, or Eu). The central metals greatly affected the reactivity, and the reactivity order was Sm(II) > Yb(II) > Eu(II). The activity of (Ar′O)₂Sm(THF)₃ was higher than that of (ArO)₂Sm(THF)₄. The polymerization yields were higher in THF than in other solvents, and the maximum yields were obtained around 25 °C. A proposed mechanism is discussed. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 43: 3966–3972, 2005     

Michael-Addition Reaction of Malononitrile with α,β-Unsaturated Cycloketones Catalyzed by KF／Al2O3

A series of KF/Al2O3 catalyzed Michael-addition reactions between malononitrile and α,β-unsaturated cycloketones in DMF solution were studied. At room temperature, 2-cyano-3-aryl-3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-one-2-yl) propionitrile derivatives were synthesized by the reaction between 2-arylmethylidene-1,2,3,4-tetra-hydronaphthalen-1-one and malononitrile. However, if the temperature was increased to 80℃, 2-amino-3-cyano-4-aryl-4H-benzo[h]chromene derivatives were obtained in high yields. When the α,β-unsaturated ketones were replaced by 2,6-biarylmethylidenecyclohexanone or 2,5-biarylmethylidenecyclopentanone, another series of 2-amino-3-cyano-4H-pyran derivatives was isolated successfully. The structures of the products were confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Ferrocenylalkyl azoles: bioactivity,synthesis, structure

The toxicity of ferrocenylethyl benzotriazole ( 1 ) and other ferrocene compounds including ferrocenylmethyl benzimidazoles ( 4,5,6,11 ), ferricenium salts ( 3,9,10 ) and ferrocenylmethyl adenine ( 7 ), was studied. All ferrocene complexes under investigation showed low or medium toxicities. On the basis of an earlier model of chemical carcinogenesis, the antitumor activity of ferrocenylalkyl azoles 1, 8 and ferricenium salts 9, 10 was studied in vivo in the so‐called sub‐capsular test on human tumors. This effectiveness was compared with that of cisplatin. A series of ferrocenylalkyl azoles were synthesized by interacting azoles either with α‐hydroxyalkyl ferrocenes FcC(OH)R₁R₂ in organic solvent in the presence of aqueous HBF₄ in quantitative yields or with trimethyl(aminomethyl)ferrocene iodide in an aqueous‐basic medium in good yields. The X‐ray determinations of molecular and crystal structures of α‐(1‐benzotriazolyl)ethylferrocene ( 1 ) and α‐(1‐naphthatriazolyl)ethylferrocene ( 12 ) were performed. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Silver(I)‐N‐heterocyclic carbene complexes of bis‐imidazol‐2‐ylidenes having different aromatic‐spacers: synthesis,crystal structure,and in vitro antimicrobial and anticancer studies

A series of Ag(I) complexes ( 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ) derived from imidazol‐2‐ylidenes was synthesized by reacting Ag₂O with an o‐, m‐, p‐xylyl or 1,3,5‐triazine‐linked imidazolium salts ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ) and then characterizing these using various spectro‐analytical techniques. Additionally, triazine‐linked bis‐imidazolium salt 5 was characterized using the single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction method. Complexes 6–9 were formed from the N‐heterocyclic carbene ligand precursors 1–3 as PF₆^‐ salts in good yields. Conversely, salt 5 does not form Ag(I) complex even under various reaction conditions. Using ampicillin as a standard, complexes 6–9 were tested against bacteria strains Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus as Gram‐negative and Gram‐positive bacteria, respectively, showing potent antimicrobial activities against the tested bacteria even at minimum inhibition concentration and bacterial concentration levels. Furthermore, the potential anticancer activities of the reported complexes were evaluated against the human colorectal cancer (HCT 116) cell lines, using 5‐fluorouracil as a standard drug. The highest anticancer activities were observed for complex 8 with an IC₅₀ value of 3.4 μm , whereas the lowest was observed for complex 9 with an IC₅₀ value of 18.1 μm . Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

An unexpected tetragonal unit cell for N‐(L‐2‐aminobutyryl)‐L‐serine

The title dipeptide {systematic name: (S)‐2‐[(S)‐2‐azaniumylbutanamido]‐3‐hydroxypropanoate}, C₇H₁₄N₂O₄, was synthesized in the anticipation that it would form nanoporous crystals with hexagonal symmetry. Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis showed that it had instead adopted a unit cell in the space group I4, similar to L‐alanyl‐L‐alanine [Fletterick, Tsai & Hughes (1970). J. Phys. Chem. 75 , 918–922]. The resulting packing arrangement has a high density for a peptide (1.462 Mg m⁻³), which is rendered possible by extensive disorder over two positions for the ethyl side chain of the 2‐aminobutyric acid fragment and over three positions for the serine side chain.<!?tpb=17.5pt>     

A stable dimeric mono‐coordinated NHC–Pd(II) complex: synthesis,characterization, and reactivity in Suzuki–Miyaura cross‐coupling reaction

A stable dimeric mono‐coordinated NHC–Pd(II) complex with bridging iodine atoms was synthesized and characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. It has been successfully applied to the Suzuki–Miyaura cross‐coupling reaction under aerobic conditions. Good to excellent yields were obtained in most cases with the addition of H₂O. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Supramolecular assembly of hydrogen bonding,ESR studies and theoretical calculations of Cu(II) complexes

A series of copper(II) complexes were synthesized by the reaction of copper(II) chlorid with 1‐phenyl‐3methyl‐(3‐dervitives phenylhydrazo)‐5‐pyrazolone (HL_n) yields 1:1 and 1:2 (M:L) complexes depending on the reaction conditions. The elemental analysis, spectral (IR, ¹H NMR, UV‐Vis and ESR), conductance and magnetic measurements were used to characterize the isolated complexes. The IR spectral data indicate that the metal ions are coordinated through the oxygen of the keto and nitrogen of hydrazone groups. The UV‐Vis spectra, magnetic moments and ESR studies indicate square planar geometry for Cu(II) complexes ( 1–3 ) by NO monobasic bidentate and the two monobasic trans bidentate in octahedral geometry for Cu(II) complexes ( 4–6 ). It is found that the change of substituent affects the theoretical calculations of Cu(II) complexes. Molecular docking was used to predict the binding between the ligands (HL_n) and the receptors of prostate cancer mutant (2Q7K), breast cancer mutant (3HB5), crystal structure of E. coli (3T88) and crystal structure of S. aureus (3Q8U). The molecular and electronic structures of Cu(II) complexes and quantum chemical calculations were studied. According to intramolecular hydrogen bond leads to increasing of the complexes stability.     

Enantioselective Cascade Michael Addition/Cyclization Reactions of 3‐Nitro‐2H‐Chromenes with 3‐Isothiocyanato Oxindoles: Efficient Synthesis of Functionalized Polycyclic Spirooxindoles

An unprecedented Zn(OTf)₂‐catalyzed asymmetric Michael addition/cyclization cascade of 3‐nitro‐2H‐chromenes with 3‐isothiocyanato oxindoles has been disclosed. This transformation provides an efficient access to various synthetically important polycyclic spirooxindoles in a highly stereoselective manner under mild conditions (72–99 % yields, up to >95:5 d.r. and >99 % ee). The reaction leads to the formation of three consecutive stereocenters, including 1,3‐nonadjacent tetrasubstituted carbon stereocenters, in a single operation. A bifunctional activation model of the chiral Zn(OTf)₂/bis(oxazoline) complex was proposed based on control experiments, wherein the Zn^II moiety serves as a Lewis acid and the N atom of the free NH group acts as a Lewis base by a hydrogen‐bonding interaction.     

Synthesis of iron‐based metal organic framework and its visible light‐driven photocatalytic degradation of dye pollutants

A novel metal–organic compound [Fe (ox)(phen)]_n (phen = 1,10‐Phennannthroline, ox = oxalate acid) has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by X‐ray single‐crystal diffraction, X‐ray diffraction, IR, UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The compound crystallized in monoclinic,space group P2₁ with a = 0.92289 (3) nm, b = 1.35719 (3) nm, c = 1.02012 (4) nm,β = 94.372 (2)°,V = 1.27402(8)nm³,Z = 2,and exhibited a 2D layer structure. The photocatalytic activities of the compound were evaluated by decomposing Rhodamine B (RhB) and methyl orange (MO) under the visible light irradiation. In addition, the mechanism of the photocatalytic properties were proposed during this process.     

Highly Enantioselective Synthesis of α‐Stereogenic Esters through Catalytic Asymmetric Michael Addition of 4‐Oxo‐4‐arylbutenoates

Highly enantioselective Michael addition of 1,3‐dicarbonyl compounds and nitromethane to 4‐oxo‐4‐arylbutenoates catalyzed by N,N′‐dioxide–Sc(OTf)₃ complexes has been developed. Using 0.5–2 mol % catalyst loading, various α‐stereogenic esters were obtained regioselectively with excellent yields (up to 97 %) and enantioselectivities (up to >99 % ee). Moreover, the reaction performed well under nearly solvent‐free conditions. The products with functional groups are ready for further transformation, which showed the potential value of the catalytic approach. According to the experimental results and previous reports, a plausible working model has been proposed to explain the origin of the activation and the asymmetric induction.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Characterization of a new Protonated Magnesium Borophosphate: (H3O)Mg(H2O)2[BP2O8]·H2O

A new protonated borophosphate (H₃O)Mg(H₂O)₂[BP₂O₈]·H₂O ( 1 ) was synthesized under mild hydrothermal conditions and characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, FTIR spectroscopy and TG‐DTA. The compound crystallizes in the hexagonal system, space group P6(1)22 (No 178), a = 9.4462(7) Å, c = 15.759(2) Å, V = 1217.8(2) Å³, and Z = 6. There exist infinite helical $^1_\infty$ {[BP₂O₈]^3–} ribbons built up from corner‐sharing PO₄ and BO₄ tetrahedra, which are connected by MgO₄(H₂O)₂ leading to an infinite three‐dimensional open‐framework. The H₃O⁺ ions are located at the free thread of the helical ribbons, whereas crystallized water occupy the channels of the helical ribbons. The dehydration of the compound occurs at a higher temperature which is presumably due to the anisotropic hydrogen bonds in the crystal structure. The luminescent properties of the compound were studied.