Synthesis of Comb Tri‐ and Tetrablock Copolymers Catalyzed by the Grubbs First Generation Catalyst

High molecular weight tri‐ and tetrablock copolymers were synthesized from the commercially available Grubbs first generation catalyst for the first time. These polymers had degrees of polymerization from 430 to 1 100, molecular weights up to 419 000 g · mol⁻¹, and narrow polydispersities. Oxanorbornene monomers were chosen due to their fast rates of polymerization and slow rates of cross metathesis. Polystyrene arms were grown from selected blocks by atom transfer radical polymerization to yield architecturally complex comb tri‐ and tetrablock copolymers. These polymers self‐assembled in the solid state into ordered morphologies that were characterized by scanning electron microscopy.

     

Biomimetic Dopamine‐Diels–Alder Switches

Mussel adhesives function as tools for surface modifications of a wide variety of materials due to their remarkable adhesion properties. Herein, a combination of bioinspired mussel adhesives based on a dopamine derivative, polymer chemistry, and well‐established Diels–Alder (DA) chemistry leads to a bioinspired switchable surface system that possesses the capability of attaching and detaching specific polymers on demand. A dopaminemaleimide compound, which has been attached to a gold surface under maritime conditions undergoes DA‐ and retro‐DA‐click‐conjugations with cyclopentadiene‐carrying PEG chains. The surface attachment and the subsequent DA/rDA cycles are evidenced via XPS analysis.

     

Synthese „anorganischer”︁ Tintenfisch-Moleküle

Inorganic Pode-Type Molecules The reaction of monosubstituated polyethylenglykoles [m = 0—4, R = Cl, OCH₃, OAs(CH₃)₂, OSi(CH₃)₃] with amino compounds (CH₃)_xE[N(CH₃)₂]_y(E = Si, x = y = 2; E = Si, x = 1, y = 3; E = P, x = 0, y = 3; E = As, y = 0, y = 3) results in the formation of pode-type molecules of the formula . The synthesis and rearrangement of these compounds by heating is described.     

Über die Reaktion des käfigartigen Kieselsäurederivats [(CH3)2HSi]8Si8O20 mit ungesättigten organischen Verbindungen

Reaction of the Cage-like Silicic Acid Derivative [(CH₃)₂HSi]₈Si₈O₂₀ with Unsaturated Organic Compounds By ²⁹Si, ¹H, and ¹³C NMR investigations were shown that the eight HSi?groups of the double four-ring silicic acid derivative [(CH₃)₂HSi]₈Si₈O₂₀ react with the following unsaturated compounds: vinylcyclohexene, allyl glycidyl ether, methyl methacrylate, octadecene-1, and styrene. The resulting oily products are soluble in organic solvents. The compounds were characterized by the chemical shifts of the ²⁹Si, ¹H, and ¹³C NMR signals. Their formulae are [C₆H₉(CH₂)₂Si(CH₃)₂]₈Si₈O₂₀, [CH₃OOCCH(CH₃)CH₂Si(CH₃)₂]₈Si₈O₂₀, [CH₃(CH₂)₁₇Si(CH₃)₂]₈Si₈O₂₀ and [C₆H₅(CH₂)₂Si(CH₃)₂]₈Si₈O₂₀, and [C₆H₅CH(CH₃)Si(CH₃)₂]₈ Si₈O₂₀, respectively. Mainly the addition reactions do not follow the Markovnikov rule.     

Alkyne‐Linked Poly(1,8‐carbazole)s: A Novel Class of Conjugated Carbazole Polymers

Novel conjugated carbazole polymers based on the alkyne‐linked 1,8‐carbazole structure are synthesized in high yield by the Sonogashira cross‐coupling reaction and acetylenic oxidative coupling reaction. The polymers are thermally stable and highly soluble in common organic solvents such as CHCl₃, CH₂Cl₂, and THF. As compared to ethynylene‐linked polymer, the butadiynylene‐linked polymer display a bathochromic shift in the absorption maximum and end absorption position. In addition, the fluorescence behaviors in CH₂Cl₂ are almost identical for both polymers. Electrochemical measurements indicate that the ethynylene‐linked polymer possesses a lower first oxidation potential than the butadiynylene‐linked one.

     

Trägerfixierte Organometallkomplexe. VI. Charakterisierung und Reaktivität Polysiloxan-gebundener (Ether-phosphan)ruthenium(II)-Komplexe

Supported Organometallic Complexes. VI. Characterization und Reactivity of Polysiloxane-Bound (Ether-phosphane)ruthenium(II) Complexes The ligands PhP(R)CH₂D [R = (CH₃O)₃Si(CH₂)₃; D = CH₂OCH₃ ( 1b ); D = tetrahydrofuryl ( 1c ); D = 1,4-dioxanyl ( 1d )] have been used to synthesize (ether-phosphane)ruthenium(II) complexes, which have been copolymerized with Si(OEt)₄ to yield polysiloxane-bound complexes. The monomers cis,cis,trans-Cl₂Ru(CO)₂(P ～ O)₂ ( 3b ) and HRuCl(CO)(P ～ O)₃ ( 5b ) were treated with NaBH₄ to form cis,cis,trans-H₂Ru(CO)₂(P ～ O)₂ ( 4b ) and H₂Ru(CO)(P ～ O)₃ ( 6b ), respectively (P ～ O = η¹-P coordinated; = η²- coordinated). Addition of Si(OEt)₄ and water leads to a base catalyzed hydrolysis of the silicon alkoxy-functions and a precipitation of the immobilized counterparts 4b ′, 6b ′. The polysiloxane matrix resulting by this new sol gel route has been described under quantitative aspects by ²⁹Si CP-MAS NMR spectroscopy. 4b ′ reacts with carbon monoxide to form Ru(CO)₃(P ～ O)₂ ( 7b ′). Chelated polysiloxane-bound complexes Cl₂Ru( )₂ ( 9c ′, d ′) and Cl₂Ru( )(P ～ O)₂ ( 10b ′, c ′) have been synthesized by the reaction of 1b–c with Cl₂Ru(PPh₃)₃ ( 8 ) followed by a copolymerization with Si(OEt)₄. The polysiloxane-bound complexes 9c ′, d ′ and 10b ′, c ′ react with one equivalent of CO to give Cl₂Ru(CO)( )(P ～ O) ( 12b ′– d ′). Excess CO leads to the all-trans-complexes Cl₂Ru(CO)₂(P ～ O)₂ ( 14b ′– d ′), which are thermally isomerized to cis,cis,trans- 3b ′– d ′. The chemical shift anisotropy of ³¹P in crystalline Cl₂Ru( )₂ ( 9a , R = Ph, D = CH₂OCH₃) has been compared with polysiloxane-bound 9d ′ indicating a non-rigid behavior of the complexes in the matrix.     

An evaluation of the kinetic parameters for the reaction of trifluoromethyl radicals with CH3Cl in the gas phase in the temperature range from 416 to 636 K

The hydrogen and chlorine atom abstraction reactions from CH₃Cl by CF₃ radicals produced by the photolysis of hexafluoroacetone (HFA) and CF₃I were studied relative to the recombination of CF3 radicals (I) The Arrhenius parameters obtained in the temperature range 416 to 578 K are: where Θ = 2,303.RT cal mol^?1 and k₂ is the recombination rate constant for the CF₃ radicals. The factors that influence the transfer processes of chlorine and hydrogen are analyzed in a series of reactions of halomethanes with CF₃ and CH₃ radicals. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Fragmentations of protonated acetophenones via intermediate ion–molecule complexes

Protonated acetophenones, substituted with a methoxymethyl group in the para and meta positions, have been generated by electron impact induced fragmentation of the correspondingly substituted 2-phenylpropan-2-ols. The metastable ions, formed in the second field-free region of a VG ZAb 2F mass spectrometer, react unimolecularly by elimination of CH₃OH, formation of CH₃CO⁺ and ions, loss of CH₃COOCH₃, and loss of CH₂O. The mechanisms of these fragmentations have been elucidated with the aid of deuterated analogues of the protonated acetophenones. It is shown that these reactions are initiated by an endothermic transfer of the proton at the carbonyl group of the protonated acetophenones to the benzene ring. A further migration of the proton to the ether O atom of the methoxymethyl side-chain leads eventually to the elimination of CH₃OH. Protolytic bond cleavages of either side-chain gives rise to the CH₃CO⁺ and ions. At low internal energies both these ions may be trapped by the aromatic neutral fragment in ion-molecule complexes. Reactions within these complexes result in the energetically favourable losses of CH₃COOCH₃ and CH₂O, respectively. With respect to these reactions, the protonated acetophenones behave analogously to the correspondingly substituted and protonated benzaldehydes.     

Synthesis of Multiblock Polymer Containing Narrow Polydispersity Blocks

Summary: We have developed a new strategy to prepare multiblock polymers and copolymers via one‐ or two‐step polymerization using a polymerizable cyclic trithiocarbonate (CTTC), 4,7‐diphenyl‐[1,3]dithiepane‐2‐thione. CTTC undergoes ring‐opening process to incorporate a trithiocarbonate moiety. The trithiocarbonate moiety in turn, functions as a reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) agent. Through this mechanism, multiblock polystyrenes and polystyrene‐block‐ poly(butyl acrylate) copolymers containing various narrow polydispersity blocks can be prepared.

Integrated process of ring‐opening and RAFT polymerizations involving cyclic trithiocarbonates.     

Darstellung und Eigenschaften von Ti-substituierten N-Heterocyclen

Preparation and Properties of Ti-substituted N-Heterocycles The compounds (x = 2 to 6) have been prepared by transamination of Ti(NMe₂)₄ with the heterocyclic amines and have been characterised by elemental analyses and ¹H NMR and IR spectroscopy. The dependence on both x and n of the thermal decomposition has been studied for the series and . The results can be interpreted in terms of the steric strain of the R₂N and substituents. Apart from the piperidido groups none of the ligands exhibit protective group properties comparable to the R₂N groups.     

A Convenient A2 + B3 Approach to Hyperbranched Poly(arylene oxindole)s

Summary: We developed a facile approach to hyperbranched polymers by applying a superelectrophilic reaction within an A₂ + B₃ strategy. A significant reactivity difference between the intermediate and the starting material was utilized to avoid gelation in the A₂ + B₃ polymerization. A number of hyperbranched poly(arylene oxindole)s were achieved in a one‐step polymerization and characterized by NMR spectroscopy and gel permeation chromatography. Moreover, further modifications at the interior and exterior of the resulting polymers were explored as well.

Structure of the hyperbranched polymers produced using the A₂ + B₃ approach.     

Sequence distribution of 1,4 and 3,4 units in polyisoprenes

The ¹³C-NMR spectra of hydrogenated polyisoprenes were investigated. Polyisoprenes containing various ratios of 1,4 and 3,4 units were prepared with n-BuLi/Et₂O and were hydrogenated by using p-toluenesulfonylhydrazide. ¹³C-NMR signals of the hydrogenated polymers were assigned for the triad sequences arising respectively from the 1, 4 and 3, 4 units of polyisoprenes. On the basis of these assignments it was confirmed that 1,4 and 3,4 units were randomly distributed in the polyisoprenes prepared with n-BuLi and that these polymers did not contain appreciable amounts of head-to-head or tail-to-tail 1,4 linkages.     

Über Chalkogenolate. 126. Untersuchungen über N-Cyanformamidinodithiocarbimidsäure 2. Thermisches Verhalten von Kalium-N-cyanformamidinodithiocarbimat in Lösung

On Chalcogenolates. 126. Studies on N-Cyanformamidino Dithiocarbimic Acid. 2. Thermal Behaviour of Potassium N-Cyanformamidino Dithiocarbimate in Solution The thermal treatment of K₂[S₂C?N? C(NH₂)?N? CN] in methanolic solution yields . The semi-hydrate has been isolated. It reacts with acid to form The reaction with H₃CI gives The compounds have been characterized by means of electron absorption, ¹H- and ¹³C-N.M.R., infrared, and mass spectra.     

Bildung siliciumorganischer Verbindungen. LVIII. Die Synthese eines Carbosilans mit Propellan-Struktur

Formation of Organosilicon Compounds. LVIII. Synthesis of a Carbosilane with Propellane Structure 1 (· ? C resp. CH₂; x ? Si(CH₃)₂ resp. Si) is formed by a coupling reaction of BrSi(CH₂? Sime₂? CH₂? Sime₂Br)₃ 2 with CCl₄ and Li. The reaction of C₆H₅me₂Si? CH₂Li with Clme₂Si? CH₂Br leads to C₆H₅me₂Si? CH₂? Sime₂? CH₂Br. Metallation with lithium and succeeding reaction with Cl₃SiC₆H₅ produces compound C₆H₅Si(CH₂? Sime₂? CH₂? Sime₂C₆H₅)₃, which than forms 2 by cleavage with bromine.     

The Radicals and Radical Dianions of Bridged [11]- and [15]Annulenyls as Compared with Those of Benzotropyl and 2,3-Naphthotropyl

The 1,6-methano[11]annulenyl ( 1 ·), 1,6:8, 14-propane-1,3-diylidene[15]annulenyl ( 2 ·), benzotropyl ( 3 ·) and 2,3-naphthotropyl ( 4 ·) radicals have been characterized by their ESR. spectra. The corresponding radical dianions, , , and , have also been studied both by ESR. and ENDOR. spectroscopy. Assignment of the coupling constants a_Hμ to protons in the individual positions μ of these radicals and radical dianions is to a large extent based on investigations of specifically deuteriated derivatives. The radicals 1· , 2· , 3· and 4· exist in temperature-dependent equilibria with ( 1 )₂, ( 2 )₂, ( 3 )₂ and ( 4 )₂, respectively, where ( 1 )₂ to ( 4 )₂ denote mixtures of dimers of 1 · to 4 ·. The dissociation enthalpies, ΔH°, of ( 1 )₂ (102 kJ/mol) and ( 2 )₂ (88 kJ/mol) are considerably smaller than those of ( 3 )₂ and ( 4 )₂ which do not significantly differ from the ΔH° value of bitropyl (139 ± 6 kJ/mol). This finding indicates that the gain in π-electron delocalization energies, Δ(DE)_π, upon dissociation markedly increases on going from bitropyl, ( 3 )₂ and ( 4 )₂ to ( 1 )₂ and ( 2 )₂, and thus points to an additional ‘resonance stabilization’ of 1 · and 2 ·, as compared with 3 · and 4 ·. A more pronounced π-spin localization on the 7-membered ring is observed in 3 ·, 4 ·, and relative to the corresponding species, 1 ·, 2 ·, and . It can be interpreted in terms of simple π-perimeter models without explicitly invoking substantial homoconjugative interactions between the bridged centres in 1 ·, 2 ·, and . However, the shortcomings of these crude models do not allow one to make a clear-cut statement about the contributions of the homotropyl structures to the π-systems of these paramagnetic species. The radical dianions and exhibit considerable hyperfine splittings from one ²³Na or ³⁹K nucleus of the counter-ion, whereas for and such splittings stem from two equivalent alkali metal nuclei. This finding is readily rationalized by different geometries of the bridged annulenyls and their benzo- and naphthotropyl analogues. Hyperfine data are also given for the radical anions of 7 H-benzocycloheptene, ( 3-H )\documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$2^{\ominus \atop \dot{}}$\end{document}, and 6 H-(2,3-naphtho)cycloheptene, ( 4-H )\documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$2^{\ominus \atop \dot{}}$\end{document}, as well as for the radical dianion of 1,6:8,14-bismethano[15]annulenyl, 5 \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$2^{\ominus \atop \dot{}}$\end{document}.     

Metal Complexes of 4,7-Dithiadecane-1,10-dicarboxylic Acid and Allied Compounds

Silver and copper(I) complexes can be obtained from CO₂H? (CH₂)_n? S? CH₂? CH₂? S? (CH₂)_n? CO₂H when n = 1, 2, and 3 (I, II and III resp.); the compound with n = 4 (IV) fails to give these complexes. does give a silver and a copper(I) complex, while the isomeric compound again fails to give these complexes. From IV, V, and VI we prepared the corresponding disulfones.     

Influence of the Position of the Connecting Spacer of the Chromophore on the Nonlinear Optical Response

A new chromophore, C1 , based on a similar DπA‐structure as in the FTC ‐chromophore but with a hydroxyalkyl spacer perpendicular to the direction of the dipole moment was synthesized. Both chromophores and the CLD ‐chromophore were used to prepare high T_g nonlinear optical vinyl polymers. The influence of the position of the spacer on the DπA‐system on the NLO response of the resulting polymers was investigated.

     

Metallo‐Polymerization/‐Cyclization of a C16‐Bridged Di‐Terpyridine Ligand and Iron(II) Ions

Summary: The coordinative polymerization/cyclization of a flexible monodisperse di‐terpyridine ligand with iron(II ) chloride is reported. Matrix‐assisted laser desorption ionization time‐of‐flight (MALDI‐TOF) investigations showed the preferred formation of a [2 + 2] macrocycle, but also larger aggregates (cycles or linear oligomers) with up to 10 monomer units were found. Because of its C₁₆‐spacer, the solubility is sufficient for performing viscosity experiments in CHCl₃/MeOH solution. A viscosity titration revealed a maximum in viscosity at the 1‐to‐1 ratio of iron(II ) ions to di‐terpyridine‐ligands, which indicates the formation of extended oligomers, polymers, catenanes and/or cycles at that ratio.

Schematic representation of intra‐ and intermolecular metallo‐macrocycles.     

LiCl‐Mediated Preparation of Functionalized Benzylic Indium(III) Halides and Highly Chemoselective Palladium‐Catalyzed Cross‐Coupling in a Protic Cosolvent

Sensitive functional groups such as COR, CHO, or CH₂OH can be present in benzylic indium reagents prepared by the direct insertion of indium in the presence of LiCl. These reagents undergo palladium‐catalyzed cross‐coupling reactions in the presence of a protic cosolvent after activation with iPrMgCl⋅LiCl (see scheme). Remarkable chemoselectivities are achieved by using various electrophiles containing NH or OH groups.

     

HNO,an Intermediate in (Light-induced) Rearrangement Reactions of Nitrosooxy Compounds and Nitrosamines

IR-spectroscopic investigations of light-induced rearrangement reactions of nitrosooxymethane (CH³ONO³), nitrosooxyethane (CH₃CH₂ONO) and N,N-dimethylnitrosamine ((CH₃)₂NNO) in low-temperature rare-gas matrices have established that these molecules are transformed in two photolysis steps to the previously unknown C-nitroso compounds nitrosomethanol (CH₂(OH)(NO)), 1-nitrosoethanol (CH₃CH(OH)(NO)), and methyl(nitrosomethyl)amine CH₂(NO)(NH)(CH₃). Evidence for a similar rearrangement reaction has been advanced for N-Nitrosopyrrolidine which is converted to C-nitrosopyrrolidine . The matrix-isolation technique in combination with wavelength-selective irradiation allowed to trap and characterize an intermediate of rearrangement which revealed to be nitroxyl (HNO) complex (CH₂…HNO, CH₃CHO…HNO, CH₃N = CH₂…HNO, and ). Since these findings have a close resemblance with rearrangement reactions of more complex nitrosooxy compounds, nitrosamines, or nitrosohydrazines used in organic synthesis, it is suggested that also in these reactions nitroxyl is present as an intermediate species.