Study of molecular interactions in the polar binary mixtures of N-methyl aniline and alcohols,using excess dielectric and thermodynamic parameters

Molecular interactions between the polar systems N-methyl aniline and alcohols (propan-1-ol/propan-2-ol) for various mole fractions at different temperatures are studied by determining the dielectric permittivity using LF impedance analyzer, Microwave bench and Abbe’s refractometer in radio, microwave and optic frequency regions respectively. The dipole moment, excess dipole moment, excess Helmholtz energy, excess permittivity, excess inverse relaxation time and excess thermodynamic values are calculated using experimental results. The optimized geometry, harmonic vibrational wave numbers and dipole moments of pure and equimolar binary mixtures have been calculated theoretically from the ab initio Hartree–Fock (HF) and Density Functional Theory (DFT – B3LYP) methods with 6-31+G¹ and 6-311+G⁷ basis sets using Spartan 08 modelling software. Conformational analysis of the formation of hydrogen bond in the equimolar binary mixture systems of N-methyl aniline and alcohols (propan-1-ol/propan-2-ol) is supported by experimental FT-IR spectra. The calculated wave numbers and dipole moments agree well with the experimental values. Further, the correlations among the parameters are discussed in detail.     

Structure and molecular interactions in {ethanol + (propan-1-ol/propan-2-ol)} mixtures at 303.15 K

In view of industrial importance of binary {ethyl alcohol + (propan-1-ol/propan-2-ol)} mixtures, the densities (ρ) and refractive indices (n _D ) of these alkanols mixtures were measured for different compositions at 303.15 K. Molar volumes (V _m) and excess molar volumes (V ^E) of these binary mixtures were calculated from experimental density data of pure solvents and solvents mixtures. The measured refractive index and density data was used to calculate specific refractions (R _D ), molar refractions (R _M) and apparent molar refractions (R _{φ, i} ) of binary mixtures. From mole fraction dependence of apparent molar refractions, the limiting apparent molar refractions (R _{φ, i} ^○ ) of propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol have been determined. The graphical values of R _{φ, i} ^○ for propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol were found to be 9.5664 and 7.405 cm³ mol^?1 respectively. Structural changes, geometrical fittings and molecular interactions in binary mixtures of these alkanols have been discussed.     

Gamma-radiation induced oxidation of p-hydroquinone in aqueous solutions

P-hydroquinone (H₂Q) has been gamma-irradiated in the presence of O₂ and different alcohols in acidic solutions. In the presence of tert-BuOH, the oxidation products were quinone(q), 2-hydroxybenzoquinone (2-Q-OH) and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂). In case of propan-2-ol, ethanol and methanol, the oxidation products were as above in addition to a carbonyl compound. A chain reaction was observed in case of propan-2-ol and this was inhibited by H₂Q. The dependence of G(Q) and G(H₂O₂) on pH is a titration-type curve and the species responsible for this curve is assumed to be the protonated and unprotonated alcohol peroxy radicals.     

The excess molar volumes and enthalpies of (N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone + an alcohol) atT = 298.15 K and the application of the ERAS theory

Excess molar volumes V_m^EatT =  298.15 K and atmospheric pressure are reported for (N -methyl-2-pyrrolidinone  +  propan-2-ol, or butan-1-ol, or butan-2-ol, or 2-methylpropan-1-ol ). TheV_m^E have been calculated from measured values of density using the vibrating tube technique. The results are discussed in terms of the hydrogen bonding and other intermolecular association. Excess molar enthalpiesH_m^E at T =  298.15 K and atmospheric pressure are reported for (N -methyl-2-pyrrolidinone  +  propan-1-ol, or propan-2-ol, or butan-1-ol, or butan-2-ol, or 2-methylpropan-1-ol). The H_m^Ehave been obtained using flow calorimetry. The experimental results have been correlated and compared with the results from the Extended Real Associated Solution (ERAS) theory. The parameters adjusted to the mixtures properties are two cross association parameters and the interaction parameter responsible for the exchange energy of the van der Waals interactions. Self-association parameters of the alcohols and NMP are taken from the literature.     

Investigation of phase equilibria of levulinic acid distribution between aqueous phase to organic phase by Aliquat 336 in different modifiers

The extraction of levulinic acid by tricaprylmethylammonium chloride (Aliquat 336) dissolved in five alcohols solvents (isoamyl alcohol, hexan-1-ol, octan-1-ol, nonan-1-ol, decan-1-ol) and five esters solvents (dimethyl phthalate, dimethyl adipate, dimethyl succinate, dimethyl glutarate, diethyl carbonate), two ketones (diisobutyl ketone (DIBK), methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK)) were investigated to understand effect of modifier on levulinic acid extraction. In addition to these Aliquat 336 + modifier system, the experiments were done also with single solvents. All measurements were carried out T = 298.15 K. Organic solutions of Aliquat 336 are being used increasingly to separate organic acids from aqueous mixture solutions by reactive extraction. The extent to which the organic phase may be loaded with levulinic acid is explained as a loading ratio, Z_Z, extraction efficiency E and, distribution coefficients K_D were calculated. The maximum extraction efficiency was obtained value of 72.1 for isoamyl alcohol. The extraction equilibrium constant, K_E, has been calculated for each modifier. Furthermore, Freundlich, Langmuir, and LSER model equations have been obtained for experimental data of alcohols.     

Interaction of 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl chloritewith alcohols

The kinetics of the oxidation of a series of alcohols (viz., ethanol, propan-2-ol, butan-1-ol, butan-2-ol, heptan-4-ol, decan-2-ol, propan-1,3-diol, butan-2,3-diol, cyclohexanol, benzyl alcohol, and borneol) with the oxoammonium salt 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl chlorite in acetonitrile was studied by spectrophotometry. The products of oxidation of primary alcohols are the corresponding aldehydes and carboxylic acids, and the products of oxidation of secondary alcohols are ketones. The reaction rate is described by the second order equation. The rate constants and activation parameters were determined. The rate constant as a function of the alcohol nature is described by the one-parameter Taft equation.     

Extraction of aqueous of malic acid by trioctylamine extractant in various diluents

In this study malic acid were extracted from aqueous solution by different solvents with and without trioctylamine (TOA). The TOA was dissolved in five different esters (dimethyl phthalate, dimethyl adipate, dimethyl succinate, dimethyl glutarate, and diethyl carbonate), five different alcohols (isoamyl alcohol, hexan-1-ol, octan-1-ol, nonan-1-ol, and decan-1-ol) and two different ketones (diisobutyl ketone (DIBK) and methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK)). The results are reported as distribution coefficients (K_D), loading factors (T_T), stoichiometric loading factor (T_S), separation factor (S_f) and extraction efficiency (E). The most effective solvent was determined as isoamyl alcohol with a distribution value coefficient of 17.811. The maximum values of equilibrium complexation constants in isoamyl alcohol for (acid:amine) (1:1) K₁₁ and (2:1) K₂₁ were 9.9 and 225.6, respectively. A linear solvation energy relationship (LSER) was accurately regressed to the experimental distribution coefficients.     

Kinetic study of the thermal and thermo-oxidative degradations of polylactide-modified films for food packaging

In this study, the thermal degradations of some commercial polylactide (PLA) films, pure and subjected to various superficial treatments, were investigated in both inert (flowing nitrogen) and oxidative (static air) atmospheres. Degradations were carried out in a thermobalance, in the scanning mode, at various heating rates, and the obtained thermogravimetric curves were discussed and interpreted. Experiments, performed in the temperature range of 35–700 °C, showed similar behavior in both the atmospheres used. The initial decomposition temperature (T _i) and the apparent activation energy (E _a) of degradation of the differently treated PLA films were determined and compared with each other and with those of untreated PLA. The E _a of degradation was obtained by Kissinger’s method, and the values were found increased linearly as a function of crystallinity percentage (%c) as well as the T _i values. The glass transition temperature (T _g) was also determined by differential scanning calorimetry. All the investigated parameters showed dependence on different treatments made to the films. The results obtained for the degradations of PLA films were compared with each other, and a classification of thermal stability in the studied environments were made.     

Solvatochromic parameters for binary mixtures of an ionic liquid with various protic molecular solvents

Abstract  Solvatochromic parameters (E _T ^N, normalized polarity parameter; π*, dipolarity/polarizability; β, hydrogen-bond acceptor basicity; α, hydrogen-bond donor acidity) have been determined for binary mixtures of propan-2-ol, propan-1-ol, ethanol, methanol and water with recently synthesized ionic liquid (IL; 2-hydroxyethylammonium formate) at 25 °C. In all solutions except aqueous solution, E _T ^N values of the media increase abruptly with the ILs mole fraction and then increase gradually to the value of pure IL. A synergistic behavior is observed for the α parameter in all solutions. The behavior of π* and β are nearly ideal for all solutions except for solutions of methanol with the IL. The applicability of nearly ideal combined binary solvent/Redlich–Kister equation was proved for the correlation of various solvatochromic parameters with solvent composition. The correlation between the calculated and the experimental values of various parameters was in accordance with this model. Solute–solvent and solvent–solvent interactions were applied to interpret the results. Graphical Abstract  Predicted values of solvatochromic parameters (SP) (E _T ^N, normalized polarity parameter; π*, dipolarity/polarizability; β, hydrogen-bond acceptor basicity; α, hydrogen-bond donor acidity) from the correlation equations versus its experimental values for binary mixtures of 2-hydroxyethylammonium formate with water, methanol, ethanol, propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol.      

Enthalpies and entropies of vaporization of propan-2-ol-2-methylpropan-1-ol solutions

P-T-x dependences are measured for the solutions of a propan-2-ol-2-methylpropan-1-ol binary system and the enthalpies and entropies of vaporization are determined. Dimerization in propan-2-ol and 2-methylpropan-1-ol is rationalized and the contribution from energy introduced by isostructural methyl groups to the enthalpy of vaporization is determined. Structural and energy analyses of solutions with networks of specific interactions are performed. The formation of heterodimers in solutions and vapors with reduced hydrogen bond energies and specific interactions with the 2s ²(C) unshared electron pairs of the carbon atoms of terminal methyl groups in ethyl and propyl fragments of propan-2-ol and 2-methylpropan-1-ol, respectively, is substantiated. The hydrogen bond energy of heterodimers is estimated.     

Amphipolar,Amphiphilic 2,4-diarylpyrano[2,3-b]indoles as Turn-ON Luminophores in Acidic and Basic Media

A versatile amphiphilic pyrano[2,3-b]indole for halochromic turn-ON luminescence in acidic or basic media is accessed by an insertion-coupling-cycloisomerization and adjusting solubilizing and phenolic functionalities. While almost non-emissive in neutral solutions, treatment with acids or bases like trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) or 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) reveals distinct luminescence at wavelengths of 540 nm or 630 nm in propan-2-ol, respectively. Turn-ON emission can be detected at pH values as mild as pH = 5.31 or 8.70. Quantum yields in propan-2-ol are substantial for protonated (Φ_f = 0.058) and deprotonated (Φ_f = 0.059) species. Photometrically, pK_a1 of 3.5 and pK_a2 of 10.5 were determined in propan-2-ol. With lipophilic polyether sidechains and hydrophilic protonation and deprotonation sites the molecule can be regarded as amphipolar, which results in good solubility properties for different organic solvents. In aqueous media, an organic co-solvent like propan-2-ol (35%) or tetrahydrofuran (25%) is needed, and the solution can be diluted with pure water without precipitation of the compound. At higher concentrations of water, a turbid solution is formed, which indicates the formation of micellar structures or clusters. With dynamic light scattering we could show that these clusters increase in size with increasing water content.     

Stereoselectivity ratios in a simple Diels-Alder reaction in aqueous salt solutions of alcohols

This is the first exhaustive report on the variation of stereoselectivity ratios for a simple Diels-Alder reaction between cyclopentadiene and methyl acrylate. The reaction was carried out in aqueous mixtures of methanol, ethanol, propan-1-ol and butan-1-ol in presence of LiClO₄, LiCl, NaCl, KCl, CaCl₂ and MgCl₂. The endo stereoisomer decreases with the increase in carbon chain length of the alcohol. However, LiClO₄, a salting-in agent in water becomes salting-out in aqueous mixtures of alcohols. The solvent properties, thus can be attuned by adjusting the amount of solvents and salts.     

Chemoselective Transfer Hydrogenation of Carbonyl Compounds Catalyzed by Macrocyclic Nickel (II)Complex

Macrocyclic Ni(II) complex, 1, catalyzes efficiently the chemoselective transfer reduction of carbonyl compounds in presence of propan-2-ol / KOH or HCO₂H / HCO₂NH₄ as hydrogen donors to produce the corresponding alcohols in high yield.     

Solvatochromic parameters for binary mixtures of an ionic liquid with various protic molecular solvents

Abstract  

Solvatochromic parameters (E _T ^N, normalized polarity parameter; π*, dipolarity/polarizability; β, hydrogen-bond acceptor basicity; α, hydrogen-bond donor acidity) have been determined for binary mixtures of propan-2-ol, propan-1-ol, ethanol, methanol and water with recently synthesized ionic liquid (IL; 2-hydroxyethylammonium formate) at 25 °C. In all solutions except aqueous solution, E _T ^N values of the media increase abruptly with the ILs mole fraction and then increase gradually to the value of pure IL. A synergistic behavior is observed for the α parameter in all solutions. The behavior of π* and β are nearly ideal for all solutions except for solutions of methanol with the IL. The applicability of nearly ideal combined binary solvent/Redlich–Kister equation was proved for the correlation of various solvatochromic parameters with solvent composition. The correlation between the calculated and the experimental values of various parameters was in accordance with this model. Solute–solvent and solvent–solvent interactions were applied to interpret the results.     

“One pot” homogeneous synthesis of thermoplastic cellulose acetate-graft-poly(l-lactide) copolymers from unmodified cellulose

Using native cellulose as the starting material, cellulose acetate-graft-ploy (l-lactide) (CA-g-PLA) copolymers were successfully synthesized by “one-pot” process in an ionic liquid 1-allyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (AmimCl). In this process, cellulose was first reacted with acetic anhydride, yielding cellulose acetate (CA), and then ring opening graft copolymerization of l-lactide was carried out from the residual hydroxyl groups of CA in the same solution using 4-dimethylaminopridine (DMAP) as the catalyst. Both acetyl and ploy (l-lactide) contents in CA-g-PLA copolymers could be well controlled by changing reaction conditions. The structures and thermal properties of CA-g-PLA copolymers were characterized. The glass transition temperature T_g of copolymers decreased with increasing PLA content. Compared to the pure PLA and cellulose-graft-PLA copolymers, the CA-g-PLA copolymers possessed better thermo mechanical properties in a temperature range of 60–130 °C. When the molar substitution of PLA (MS_PLA) was above 1.71, the CA-g-PLA copolymers exhibited thermoplastic behavior and could be processed by conventional thermal processing methods, such as injection molding and melt spinning.     

Thermo-mechanical properties of microfibrillated cellulose-reinforced partially crystallized PLA composites

Polylactic acid (PLA) in a crystallized state has mechanical properties at high temperatures superior to PLA in an amorphous state. However, a long annealing time is required to fully crystallize PLA. In this study, microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)-reinforced partially crystallized PLA composites were produced, with the goal of reducing the time required to fabricate PLA parts. A series of PLA/MFC composites at a fiber content of 10 wt% from degree of crystallinity (Xc) 0 to 43% was obtained by annealing at 80 °C. Although the annealing time required to obtain a composite (Xc: 17%) was only around one-seventh of the 20 min needed to fully crystallize neat PLA (Xc: 41%), both materials had comparable rigidity above the glass transition temperature (T _g) and creep deformation at around T _g. These results showed that partially crystallized PLA/MFC composite can replace fully crystallized neat PLA.     

Phase equilibria of didecyldimethylammonium nitrate ionic liquid with water and organic solvents

The phase diagrams for binary mixtures of an ammonium ionic liquid, didecyldimethylammonium nitrate, [DDA][NO₃], with: alcohols (propan-1-ol, butan-1-ol, octan-1-ol, and decan-1-ol): hydrocarbons (toluene, propylbenzene, hexane, and hexadecane) and with water were determined in our laboratory. The phase equilibria were measured by a dynamic method from T = 220 K to either the melting point of the ionic liquid, or to the boiling point of the solvent. A simple liquidus curve in a eutectic system was observed for [DDA][NO₃] with: alcohols (propan-1-ol, butan-1-ol, and octan-1-ol); aromatic hydrocarbons (toluene and propylbenzene) and with water. (Solid + liquid) equilibria with immiscibility in the liquid phase were detected with the aliphatic hydrocarbons heptane and hexadecane and with decan-1-ol. (Liquid + liquid) equilibria for the system [DDA][NO₃] with hexadecane was observed for the whole mole fraction range of the ionic liquid. The observation of the upper critical solution temperature in binary mixtures of ([DDA][NO₃] + decan-1-ol, heptane, or hexadecane) was limited by the boiling temperature of the solvent.Characterisation and purity of the compounds were determined by elemental analysis, water content (Fisher method) and differential scanning microcalorimetry (d.s.c.) analysis. The d.s.c. method of analysis was used to determine melting temperatures and enthalpies of fusion. The thermal stability of the ionic liquid was resolved by the thermogravimetric technique–differential thermal analysis (TG–DTA) technique over a wide temperature range from (200 to 780) K. The thermal decomposition temperature of 50% of the sample was greater than 500 K.The (solid + liquid) phase equilibria, curves were correlated by means of different G^Ex models utilizing parameters derived from the (solid + liquid) equilibrium. The root-mean-square deviations of the solubility temperatures for all calculated data are dependent upon the particular system and the particular equation used. Comparison of the solubilities of different ammonium salts in alcohols, in hexane, in benzene, and in water are discussed.     

Chemiluminescence parameters of peroxynitrous acid in the presence of short-chain alcohols and Ru(bpy)<Stack><Subscript>3</Subscript><Superscript>2+</Superscript></Stack>

The chemiluminescence behaviour and mechanism of peroxynitrous acid and Ru(bpy)₃²⁺ were studied in the presence of short-chain alcohols (methanol, ethanol, propan-1-ol, propan-2-ol, butanol, 2-methylpropan-1-ol, pentanol). It was found that the chemiluminescence intensity of peroxynitrous acid and Ru(bpy)₃²⁺ system could be significantly enhanced by these seven short-chain alcohols. The maximum chemiluminescence wavelength of 608 nm of [Ru(bpy)₃²⁺]* in the excited state was attributed to the reaction between Ru(bpy)₃²⁺ and dihydroxyalkyl radicals which were generated during the redox course of peroxynitrous acid and alcohols. In addition, the chemiluminescence signals of the system presented depended largely on the solubility and branched-chain structure as well as the length of carbon chain. The analytical characteristics and parameters of the peroxynitrous acid/Ru(bpy)₃²⁺/alcohols chemiluminescence system were investigated under optimum conditions.     

Effect of Base–Acid Properties of Mixtures of Ethanol with Water on the Enthalpy of Solution of Cyclic Ethers in these Mixtures at <Emphasis Type="Italic">T</Emphasis> = 298.15 K

The enthalpies of solution of the cyclic ethers 1,4-dioxane, 12-crown-4 and 18-crown-6 in mixtures of ethanol and water have been measured within the whole mole fraction range at T = 298.15 K. The enthalpy of solvation has been calculated. In pure ethanol and pure water, the solvation enthalpy of the investigated cyclic ethers depends linearity on the number of –CH₂CH₂– groups in the cyclic ether molecules. Based on the analysis of the preferential solvation model proposed by Waghorne, it can be concluded that the 1,4-dioxane, 15C5 and 18C6 molecules are preferentially solvated by water molecules in the range of low water content in these mixtures. The effect of base–acid properties of ethanol–water mixtures on the enthalpy of solution of cyclic ethers in these mixtures has been analyzed. The enthalpy of solution of cyclic ethers correlates with the acidic properties of ethanol–water mixtures in the range of high and medium water content. The results presented are compared with analogous data obtained for the methanol–water and propan-1-ol–water mixtures.     

Oxidation of alcohols by chlorine dioxide in organic solvents

The kinetics of oxidation of a series of alcohols (propan-2-ol, 2-methylpropan-1-ol, butan-1-ol, butan-2-ol, 3-methylpentan-1-ol, heptan-4-ol, decan-2-ol, cyclohexanol, borneol) by chlorine dioxide in organic solvents was studied using spectrophotometry. The reaction is described by the second-order rate equation w = k[ROH][ClO₂]. The rate constants were measured in the range of 10–60 °C, and the activation parameters of the processes were calculated. The products were identified, and the yields were determined.