A <Superscript>1</Superscript>H NMR study of Nile Red solvation

In order to evaluate the capabilities of NMR spectroscopy for investigation of the solvatochromic effect in luminophore solutions, the ¹H NMR chemical shifts of Nile Red in mixtures of solvents with different polarities (benzene, toluene, methanol) has been determined. Their dependence upon the solvent mixture composition has been revealed and binding sites for luminophore and solvent component molecules have been determined. The results of the NMR study are consistent with data on the fluorescence of Nile Red solutions in toluene-ethanol mixtures.     

Volumetric behavior of water–methanol mixtures in the vicinity of the critical region

Densities of water–methanol mixtures at 573 and 588 K and at pressures in the 100–200 bar range have been measured with a vibrating-tube densimeter. Temperature and pressure dependence of the excess molar volumes together with the previous results was discussed. A large negative-to-positive sigmoidal change of the excess molar volumes as a function of methanol mole fraction was interpreted on the basis of an estimated critical locus of the mixtures. The volumetric behavior of the mixtures was compared with that of the previously reported water–benzene mixtures by estimating the relative volume change on mixing. A large negative volume change at the lower methanol concentrations is in sharp contrast to the large positive change for the water–benzene mixtures. This contrast may be attributable to characteristic features of aqueous solutions of hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances in the vicinity of the critical region. The behavior of the water–methanol mixtures at the lower methanol mole fractions was discussed in terms of the local solute–solvent structure by estimating radial distribution functions and self-diffusion coefficients from molecular dynamics calculations.     

Water-methanol-benzene ternary system. Thermochemical experiment and computer simulation

Solution heats have been measured for benzene dissolved in mixtures of water with methanol at 25°C. The resulting values are compared with data for water-methanol-aniline, water-acetonitrile-benzene, and water-acetonitrile-aniline systems. Computer simulations have been performed for binary mixtures of water with methanol and dilute solutions of benzene in these mixtures. Thermodynamic and structural characteristics of solutions were obtained by calculations. The enthalpy of benzene transfer from water into a mixed solvent correlates with the relative deviation of the local composition from the mean composition of the mixture.     

Further studies of the spur process of positronium formation in mixtures of organic liquids

To test some predictions of the spur model of positronium (Ps) formation, positron lifetime studies were made of the following binary organic mixtures: (a) carbondisulphide mixtures with n-tetradecane, n-hexane, isooctane, neopentane, and tetramethylsilane (TMS); (b) neopentane mixtures with methanol, ethanol, cyclohexanol, and methylcyclohexane; (c) cis-2-butene/trans-2-butene, and benzene/ethanol. The results were in agreement with the model. A minimum in the Ps yield versus CS₂ concentration, explained as being caused by electron localization on CS₂ at low and delocalization on several CS₂ molecules at higher CS₂ concentration, depended on the electron work function V_o of the solvent. This minimum was pronounced (shallow or absent) at high (low) V_o. Solvation of electrons and positrons in alcohol clusters strongly influenced the Ps yield for the neopentane mixtures. The Ps yield was higher in cis- than in trans-2-butene. The Ps formation process in polar liquids is discussed. Experiment facts do not preclude that Ps is also formed by the encounter pair process of fully solvated particles in the positron spur.     

Use of a solvatochromic probe for study of solvation in ternary solvent mixture

Solvation characteristics of 2,6-diphenyl-4-(2,4,6-triphenyl-1-pyridino)phenolate in completely miscible ternary solvent mixtures (viz., methanol + acetone + water, methanol + acetone + benzene, and methanol + chloroform + benzene) have been studied by using an electronic spectroscopic procedure. The transition energy (E) corresponding to the charge-transfer band maximum of the solute in a ternary solvent mixture differs significantly from the average E-values in the component solvents weighted by the mole fraction of the solvents. A two-phase model of solvation has been invoked to explain the results. The excess or deficit of solvent components in the local region of the solute molecule over that in the bulk has been estimated using the knowledge of solvation in binary solvent mixtures.     

Excess enthalpies of binary and ternary mixtures of acetonitrile with methanol,ethanol and benzene

Excess molar enthalpies are measured for the binary mixtures methanol—acetonitrile and ethanol—acetonitrile at 25 and 35°C and for the ternary mixtures methanol—acetonitrile—benzene and ethanol—acetonitrile—benzene at 25°C using an isothermal dilution calorimeter. The binary results are well reproduced with an association model which contains four equilibrium constants for the association of alcohol, two equilibrium constants for that of acetonitrile, and two solvation equilibrium constants between alcohol and acetonitrile molecules. The ternary results are compared with those calculated from the model with binary parameters.     

Synthèse de N-Alkyl-arylamines par Thermolyse ou Photolyse d'Alkyl-3-diaryl-1,3-triazènes

Synthesis of N-Alkyl-arylamines by Thermolysis or Photolysis of 3-Alkyl-1,3-bis(p-chlorophenyl)triazenes The thermolysis of 3-alkyl-1,3-bis(p-chlorophenyl)triazenes in benzene or methanol leads to the formation of N-alkyl-p-chloroanilines ( 2 ) in 19–50% yield, N-alkyl-bis(p-chlorophenyl)amines ( 3 ) in 7.5–15.5% yield and 4,4′-dichlorobiphenyle ( 4 ) in 1–7% yield; besides with benzene as the substrate, 4-chlorobiphenyle ( 5 ) (12–20% yield) was also formed. The photolysis in methanol gives only the N-alkyl-p-chloroanilines ( 2 ) in 32–40% yield. In these two cases the results are consistent with a radical pair formation in a solvent cage, recombination (thermolysis) and/or diffusion (thermolysis and photolysis) with intermolecular abstraction of hydrogen. A free radical chain mechanism is involved in the photolytic process and the quantum yield is high.     

Solvolyses of 2-Deoxy-alpha- and beta-D-Glucopyranosyl 4'-Bromoisoquinolinium Tetrafluoroborates

The solvolyses of 2-deoxy-alpha- and beta-D-glucopyranosyl 4'-bromoisoquinolinium tetrafluoroborates (1 and 2) were monitored in aqueous methanol, ethanol, trifluoroethanol, and binary mixtures of ethanol and trifluoroethanol. The observed rate constants are consistent with the solvolyses of 1 and 2 proceeding via dissociative (D(N) A(N)) transition states. In comparison to the alpha-anomer, solvolysis of the beta-compound gives a greater transition state charge delocalization onto the ring oxygen atom. Analysis of the solvolysis product ratios indicates that the 2-deoxyglucosyl oxacarbenium ion is not solvent-equilibrated in the solvent mixtures studied. In the solvolysis of compound 1, the solvent trifluoroethanol facilitates diffusional separation of the leaving group and, in so doing, promotes the formation of the retained trifluoroethyl glycoside.     

Exciplex and radical ion intermediates in the photochemical reaction of 9-cyanophenanthrene with 2,3-dimethyl-2-butene

The photochemical reaction of 9-cyanophenanthrene and 2,3-dimethyl-2-butene, first reported by Mizuno, Pac and Sakurai, has been reinvestigated. The formation of a [2+2]-cycloadduct via a singlet exciplex is the exclusive reaction in the nonpolar solvents benzene and ethyl acetate. Photochemical behavior in polar solvents is far more complicated than previously reported. Mechanisms consistent with the effects of solvent polarity, methanol concentration, methanol deuteration, and light intensity upon product yields are proposed. Formation of a 9-cyanophenthrene anion radical and 2,3-dimethyl-2-butene cation radical is the primary photoinitiated process in polar solvent. The cation radical can undergo deprotonation to yield an allyl radical or nucleophilic attack by methanol to yield a methoxyalkyl radical. Covalent bonding of these radicals and the 9-cyanophenanthrene anion radical gives rise to the acyclic adducts obtained in polar solvents. The anion radical can also be protonated, leading ultimately to the formation of 9,10-dihydro-9-cyanophenanthrene.     

Microheterogeneity in aqueous-organic mixtures: thermodynamic transfer functions for benzene from water to 2-propanol aqueous systems at 25°C

The solubilities, enthalpies of solution, heat capacities, densities and ultrasonic velocities of benzene in 2-propanol-water mixtures were measured at 25°C. The apparent molal volumes, heat capacities and isentropic compressibilities and the free energies, enthalpies and entropies of transfer of benzene were calculated. The benzene concentration is sufficiently low that all thermodynamic quantities can be considered in the standard state. All these functions show large changes in the aqueous end. Large extrema are observed for 2-propanol mole fractions (X_P) near 0.08, and at higher X_P the functions rapidly tend to the values in pure 2-propanol. The free energy of transfer of benzene from water to alcohol-water mixtures decreases linearly with the alcohol concentration up to X_P of 0.07 and then more abruptly. On the other hand, at low temperature, this free energy becomes positive at low X_P. These data are consistent with the existence of microphases in 2-propanol-water mixtures for X_p>0.1. At low X_P benzene is in an aqueous medium but beyond this critical region dissolves preferentially in the organic microphases. Benzene also enhances the formation of 2-propanol microphases and this leads to the observed extrema near X_p=0.08.     

Model for alkanol + alkane mixtures: Extension and experimental verification

A recently developed model for 1-alkanol+alkane mixtures is extended to methanol mixtures and to the non-polar mixing partners tetrachloromethane and benzene. The model contains chemical and physical terms, which are combined in a thermodynamically consistent way. For our calculations on methanol mixtures, we have measured g ^E of methanol+ hexane via static vapor pressure measurements. In order to check the model predictions for systems with higher alkanols and alkanes, we have also determined g ^E of 1-octanol+tetradecane by measuring the melting curve. The reproduction of the excess properties of methanol+hexane, the agreement between predicted and measured values of g ^E for 1-octanol+ tetradecane, and the capability to deal also with other non-polar mixing partners demonstrate the power and reliability of the model.Communicated at the Festsymposium celebrating Dr. Henry V. Kehiaian's 60^th birthday, Clermont-Ferrand, France, 17–18 May 1990.     

Thermochemistry of Benzene Solution in Alcohols, Aprotic Solvents, and Mixtures of Aprotic Solvents with Methanol

The standard enthalpies of solution of benzene at 25°C in alcohols (methanol, 1-propanol, 1-pentanol, 1-decanol), aprotic solvents (1,4-dioxane, acetone, acetonitrile, dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethylformamide, propylene carbonate), and mixtures of methanol with these aprotic solvents were determined. Multiple regression analysis revealed the role of specific and nonspecific interactions in solvation of benzene in these solvents.     

On the self-association of the normal alcohols and the glass transition in alcohol-alcohol solutions

The glass-transition temperature (T_g) in mutual binary mixtures of the primary alkanols from methanol throughn-octanol has been measured as a function of composition. For mixtures of the alkanols heavier than ethanol,T _g is found to be a linear function of the number-average molecular length. Methanol and ethanol mixtures show higherT _g values than indicated by this relation. These results are found to be consistent with association of the heavier alkanols into chains of very great length in the supercooled liquid, while ethanol and methanol must form networks with a moderate degree of crosslinking between chains.     

The alkylation reaction of benzene with methanol to produce toluene: Y-C and Y-CCs catalyst

The secondary reaction of toluene is difficult to be suppressed in benzene alkylation with methanol over conventional acidic zeolite catalysts. Moreover, the formation of coke yet remains a challenging problem. In this study, Na-Y zeolites were modified with ammonium carbonate (AC), citric acid (CA) and caesium nitrate(CN) to evaluate the alkylation of benzene with methanol, which was also characterized by XRD, SEM, FT-IR, N₂ adsorption and Py-IR. For the Na-Y treated with AC-CA-CN, not only the catalytic selectivity for the alkylation of benzene with methanol was improved (the total selectivity of toluene and xylene was 97.9% and toluene selectivity was 86.4%), but also the quantity of coke was greatly decreased.     

Investigation of the radical product channel of the CH(3)C(O)CH(2)O(2) + HO(2) reaction in the gas phase

The reaction of CH(3)C(O)CH(2)O(2) with HO(2) has been studied at 296 K and 700 Torr using long path FTIR spectroscopy, during photolysis of Cl(2)/acetone/methanol/air mixtures. The branching ratio for the reaction channel forming CH(3)C(O)CH(2)O, OH and O(2) () was investigated in experiments in which OH radicals were scavenged by addition of benzene to the system, with subsequent formation of phenol used as the primary diagnostic for OH radical formation. The observed prompt formation of phenol under conditions when CH(3)C(O)CH(2)O(2) reacts mainly with HO(2) indicates that this reaction proceeds partially by channel , which forms OH both directly and indirectly, by virtue of secondary generation of CH(3)C(O)O(2) (from CH(3)C(O)CH(2)O) and its reaction with HO(2) (). The secondary generation of OH radicals was confirmed by the observed formation of CH(3)C(O)OOH, a well-established product of the CH(3)C(O)O(2) + HO(2) reaction (via channel ). A number of delayed sources of OH also contribute to the observed phenol formation, such that full characterisation of the system required simulations using a detailed chemical mechanism. The dependence of the phenol and CH(3)C(O)OOH yields on the initial peroxy radical precursor reagent concentration ratio, [methanol](0)/[acetone](0), were well described by the mechanism, consistent with a small but significant fraction of the reaction of CH(3)C(O)CH(2)O(2) with HO(2) proceeding via channel . This allowed a branching ratio of k(3b)/k(3) = 0.15 +/- 0.08 to be determined. The results therefore provide strong indirect evidence for the participation of the radical-forming channel of the title reaction.     

Predictability of transport equations for pervaporation on the basis of pore-flow mechanism

In this paper a transport model for pervaporation based on the pore-flow mechanism was tested by examining whether it could describe main features observed in pervaporation experiments. The pervaporation systems used for the above test include mixtures of ethanol/n-heptane, methanol/ethanol, 2-propanol/water and cyclohexane/benzene. Membrane polymeric materials such as cellulose, cellulose diacetate-triacetate blend, polyamide, polyethylene and poly(γ-methyl- -glutamate) are also included in this study. Membranes are either asymmetric or homogeneous but not of composite nature. Separation of organic mixtures by vapor permeation was also discussed in relation to pervaporation.     

Preferential sorption and permeation of binary liquid mixtures in poly (vinyl chloride) membrane by pervaporation

Preferential sorptions and pervaporation selectivities in poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) membrane for various binary liquid mixtures were investigated. Methanol/n-propanol, benzene/n-hexane, and ethanol/water mixtures were selected as the binary liquid mixture. In the methanol/n-propanol mixture, methanol was preferentially sorbed in the PVC membrane and predominantly permeated. In the benzene/n-hexane mixture, benzene was incorporated and permeated preferentially. In the ethanol/water mixture, ethanol was preferentially sorbed in the PVC membrane and water was preferentially permeated. The preferential sorptions were analyzed according to Mulder's model derived from Flory-Huggins thermodynamics. The pervaporation selectivity in these systems were discussed using a sorption selectivity and diffusion selectivity. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Phase behavior of poly(ethylene oxide) and sulfonated polystyrene blends with and without solvent

The phase behavior of poly (ethylene oxide) (PEO) and poly(styrene-co-sodium sulfonated styrene) (SPS) blends has been examined as a function of copolymer composition. The mixtures show complex coacervation in dilute benzene/methanol (9/1, v/v) solution. The presence of intermolecular interactions between PEO and SPS in solution is verified by viscometry. Interaction between PEO and SPS in the solid state was supported by small-angle x-ray scattering; however, binary blends containing low PEO content show high miscibility, whereas the blends with high PEO content show phase separation.