Terahertz spectroscopy of the explosive taggant 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-dinitrobutane

The terahertz spectrum of the crystalline explosive taggant 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-dinitrobutane (C(6)H(12)N(2)O(4)) has been investigated as an alternative means of detecting solid-state explosives. The room-temperature spectrum exhibits two broad absorption features centered at 38.3 and 49.2 cm(-1). Once the sample is cooled to liquid-nitrogen temperatures, the resolution of three additional peaks occurs, with absorption maxima now appearing at 40.1, 47.5, 56.6, 63.9, and 73.6 cm(-1). Solid-state density functional theory simulations, both with and without London force dispersion corrections, have been used for the assignment of the experimental cryogenic THz spectrum to specific molecular motions in the crystalline solid. The B3LYP hybrid density functional paired with the 6-311G(2d,2p) basis set provides an excellent reproduction of the experimental data revealing that the THz spectrum arises from a mixture of intramolecular torsional vibrations localized primarily in the nitro groups and intermolecular lattice vibrations composed of rigid molecular rotations.     

Fluorescent detection of nitroaromatics and 2,3-dimethyl 2,3-dinitrobutane (DMNB) by a zinc complex: (salophen)Zn

Fluorescent sensors for the detection of chemical explosives are in great demand. It is shown herein that the fluorescence of ZnL* (H2L=N,N'-phenylene-bis-(3,5-di-tert-butylsalicylideneimine)) is quenched in solution by nitroaromatics and 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-dinitrobutane (DMNB), chemical signatures of explosives. The relationship between the structure and fluorescence of ZnL is explored, and crystal structures of three forms of ZnL(base), (base=ethanol, tetrahydrofuran, pyridine) are reported, with the base=ethanol structure exhibiting a four-centered hydrogen bonding array. Solution structures are monitored by 1H NMR and molecular weight determination, revealing a dimeric structure in poor donor solvents which converts to a monomeric structure in the presence of good donor solvents or added Lewis bases to form five-coordinate ZnL(base). Fluorescence wavelengths and quantum yields in solution are nearly insensitive to monomer-dimer interconversion, as well as to the identity of the Lewis base; in contrast, the emission wavelength in the solid state varies for different ZnL(base) due to pi-stacking. Nitroaromatics and DMNB are moderately efficient quenchers of ZnL*, with Stern-Volmer constants KSV=2-49 M-1 in acetonitrile solution.     

Solid-phase microextraction coupled to gas chromatography for the determination of 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-dinitrobutane as a marking agent for explosives

This paper investigates the detection of 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-dinitrobutane (DMNB), a marking agent in explosives, by gas chromatography (GC) with electron capture detection using solid-phase microextraction (SPME) as a sample preparation technique. The 25,27-dihydroxy-26,28-oxy (2′,7′-dioxo-3′,6′-diazaoctyl) oxy-p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene/hydroxy-terminated silicone oil coated fiber was highly sensitive to trap DMNB from ammonium nitrate matrix. The analysis was performed by extracting 2 g of explosives for 30 s at room temperature and then immediately introducing into the heated GC injector for 1 min of thermal desorption. The method showed good linearity in the range from 0.01 to 1.0 μg/g. The relative standard deviations for these extractions were <8%. The calculated limit of detection for DMNB (S/N = 3) was 4.43 × 10⁻⁴ μg/g, which illustrates that the proposed systems are suitable for explosive detection at trace level. This is the first report of an SPME-GC system shown to extract marking agent in explosives for subsequent detection in a simple, rapid, sensitive, and inexpensive manner.     

Selective dendritic fluorescent sensors for Zn(II)

A series of dendritic 8-hydroxyquinoline (8-HQ) and 5-dialkyl(aryl)aminomethyl-8-HQ derivatives were synthesized and their fluoroionophoric properties toward representative alkali, alkaline earth, group IIIA and transition metal ions were investigated. Among the selected ions, Zn(II) enhanced the fluorescence of N-di-(methoxycarbonylethyl)aminoethyl-3-[4-(8-hydroxyquinolin-5-ylmethyl)piperazin-1-yl]-propanoic amide] (7) by 31-fold, while Al(III) caused enhancement to some extent. The absence of any significant fluorescence enhancement by the other ions examined renders 7a highly useful Zn(II)-selective fluorescent sensor.     

New green fluorescent polymer sensors for metal cations and protons

A new 4-(N-methylpiperazine)-N-allyl-1,8-naphthalimide with intense yellow-green fluorescence has been synthesized. Then it has been copolymerized with styrene and methylmetacrylate. The photophysical characteristics of the fluorescent dye and its copolymers (poly(St-co-NI) and poly(MAA-co-NI)) have been determined viewing their sensor properties for protons and transition metal cations (Cu²⁺, Fe³⁺ and Zn²⁺). Fluorescence enhancement is the photophysical response of the 4-(N-methylpiperazine)-N-allyl-1,8-naphthalimide to the presence of metal cations and protons, while fluorescence quenching is observed for both copolymers.     

Detection of TNT explosives with a new fluorescent conjugated polycarbazole polymer

A novel fluorescent poly(2,7-carbazole) with a 4-[tris-(4-octyloxyphenyl)methyl]phenyl side chain is used to detect the explosive compounds TNT and DNT. It shows high recycled fluorescence quenching sensitivity, which is due to its strong electron donating ability and weaker interaction between the polymer chains caused by the bulky side chain.     

CIS-双(氯乙酸)一2,3一二甲基一2,3一丁二胺合铂配合物的晶体结构和电子结构

测定了CIS-双(氯乙酸)-2,3-二甲基-2,3-丁二胺合铂,CIS-[PtDMBA(ClCH2CO2)2]配合物的晶体和分子结构。晶体的空间群为P212121。晶胞参数a=9.866(4)A,b=16.356(2)A,c=19.501(4)A;Z=8。由Pattersou函数导出Pt原子坐标参数,Fourier和差值Fourier电子密度函数法得到全部非氢原子坐标参数,用块矩阵最小二乘法精修所有的结构参数,最终一致性因子r值为0.061。每个分子中,Pt(II)取四配位平面四边形构型。DMBA以及双齿与Pt(II螯合成五元环。分子中N-Pt-N-和O-Pt-O的平均键角分别为80.3℃和80.8℃。由于DMBA螯合配位,使平面正方形畸变,与Pt配位的两个氯乙酸根的键合原子间距离为2.6A。用CNDO/2方法研究了配合物电子结构,解释了配合物具有较特殊的O-Pt-O,N-Pt-O-键角的原因,并讨论了配合物的结构与抗癌活性间的关系。     

pH-sensitive fluorescent sensors based on europium(III) complexes

New europium(III) complexes Eu(TTA)(2)-DSQ and Eu(TTA)(3)-DR1 were designed and synthesized as new fluorescent pH probes (where HDSQ = 5-(dimethylamino)-N-(4-(2-((8-hydroxyquinolin-2-yl)methylene)hydrazinecarbonyl)phenyl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide, DR1 = N(1)-(4-(dimethylamino)benzylidene)-N(2)-(rhodamine-6G) lactamethylene-diamine and TTA = thiophentrifluoroacetone). Eu(TTA)(2)-DSQ exhibited high sensitivity in monitoring pH changes in neutral aqueous solution with negligible background fluorescence. Eu(TTA)(3)-DR1 comprised a green light emitting Rhodamine 6G fluorophore and a Eu(III) moiety as the origin of red light. These pH-sensitive emitter components have pK(a) values of 5.0 and 7.2 respectively, and exhibit isolated protonated steps within one molecule. Luminescence titrations demonstrate that Eu(TTA)(3)-DR1 was able to detect pH values at both near neutral pH and acidic pH ranges, and was also able to detect pH in both cultured cells and in vivo.     

Copper(ii) complexes as turn on fluorescent sensors for nitric oxide

Two copper(ii) complexes, 1 and 2, of two tridentate N-donor ligands, L(1) and L(2) [L(1) = dansyl derivative of bis-[3-(dimethylamino)-propyl]amine; L(2) = dansyl derivative of dipropylenetriamine] were synthesized and characterized. The quenched fluorescence intensity of complexes 1 and 2, in degassed methanol or aqueous (buffered at pH 7.2) solution, was found to reappear on exposure to nitric oxide. This is attributed to the reduction of paramagnetic Cu(ii) center by nitric oxide to diamagnetic Cu(i).     

Optical chemical sensors for the detection of explosives and associated substances

The main analytical characteristics of optical chemical sensors for detecting the vapors and microparticles of explosives and associated substances are compared. The limits of detection, sensitivity, sensor setting time (response speed) and recovery time after the action of an analyte, and the selectivity of fluorescence sensors, chemiluminescence sensors, surface-enhanced Raman sensors, surface plasmon resonance sensors, absorption integrated optical waveguide sensors, waveguide interferometric sensors, and ring resonator based sensors. The effectiveness of the use of nanosized structures and bio- and nanostructured specific coatings in optical sensors is analyzed.     

Iridium(III) complexes as polymer bound oxygen sensors

New luminescent oxygen sensors have been prepared by covalent attachment of iridium complex luminophores to a silicone polymer. The oxygen sensor properties of these novel materials were compared to related sensors in which the luminophore is dispersed within the polymer matrix. Covalently bound luminophore materials showed increased sensitivity to oxygen over dispersions in pure silicone polymer as well as in blends with polystyrene, which was added to improve the mechanical properties of the material.     

从D-甘露糖醇制备(R)和(S)-3,3-二甲基-2,3-O-异亚丙基甘油酸甲酯

本文提出了一种由D-甘露糖醇出发合成一对高光学纯度的异亚丙基保护的3,3-二甲基甘油酸甲酯2a和2b的有效方法     

Silica nanoparticle assisted DNA assays for optical signal amplification of conjugated polymer based fluorescent sensors

A cationic conjugated polymer provided over 110-fold signal amplification for silica nanoparticle based assays, which allow detection of target DNAs at a concentration of 10 pM with a standard fluorometer.     

Nanoscale fluorescent sensors for intracellular analysis

There is a growing interest in the development of submicron optochemical sensing devices. Miniaturization of sensors to nano-dimensions decreases their typical response time down to the millisecond time scale. Their penetration volume is reduced to a few cubic micrometers and they exhibit a spatial resolution at the nanometer scale. In this review the fabrication of submicron optical fiber fluorescent sensors and particle-based fluorescent nanosensors is described. The functional characteristics of these exciting miniaturized fluorescent sensors and their applications for quantitative measurement of intracellular analytes are demonstrated.     

Electrical,electrochemical, and thermometric sensors for the detection of explosives

The main analytical characteristics of electrical, electrochemical, and thermometric sensors in the detection of vapors and traces of explosives and accompanying substances are compared. The limits of detection, sensitivity, sensor setting time (response speed) and, recovery time after exposure to analytes, and the selectivity of sensors are discussed. The efficiency of using nanodimensional structures in the sensing elements of sensors is investigated.     

2,3-二甲基-5,6-二烷基吡嗪新香料的合成

2 ,3 二甲基 5 ,6 二烷基吡嗪是一类重要的有机合成中间体和香料 ,在过去几十年已从咖啡、花生、爆米花、炒核桃、炸土豆等食品中广泛检测出它们的存在 ,是构成这类食物香味的微量有效成分之一[1 ] 。这类香料因其香味强、用量少、安全可靠而受到重视 ,现已有十余种烷基吡嗪类香料实现了商业化生产。合成烷基吡嗪的传统方法是用邻二胺和邻二酮缩合氧化制得[2 ] ,但由于受原料来源的限制 ,不利于新型香料品种的开发。缺电子环状共轭体系的自由基烷基化反应是在这类体系中引入烷基的有效方法之一 ,Ｔｏｒｓｓｅｌｌ等[3] 先后用自由基烷基化反…     

Dipyrrolylquinoxaline-bridged Schiff bases: a new class of fluorescent sensors for mercury(II)

Novel 2,3-bis(1H-pyrrol-2-yl)quinoxaline-functionalized Schiff bases were prepared and characterized as new fluorescent sensors for mercury(II) ion. The X-ray crystal structures of compounds 4, 5, 4a and 5a were determined. The binding properties of 4 and 5 for cations were examined by UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopy. The UV-vis and fluorescence data indicate that a 1 : 1 stoichiometric complex is formed between compound 4 (or 5) and mercury(II) ion, and the association constant is (3.81 +/- 0.7) x 10(5) M(-1) for 4 and (3.43 +/- 0.53) x 10(5) M(-1) for 5. The recognition mechanism between compound 4 (or 5) and metal ion was discussed based on their chemical construction and the fluorescence quenching effect when they interact with each other. Competition experiments revealed that compound 4 (or 5) has a highly selective response to mercury(II) ion in aqueous solution.     

Synthesis of bispyrenyl sugar-aza-crown ethers as new fluorescent molecular sensors for Cu(II)

Two N-pyrenylacetamide-substituted sugar-aza-crown ethers have been synthesized as new fluorescent chemosensors. The designed ligands 1 and 2 exhibit fluorescence characteristics of a pyrene monomer and a dynamic excimer emission when compared to N-pyrenylacetamide as a model compound. Both ligands displayed a Cu2+-sensitive fluorescence quenching with a 1:1 stoichiometry and high stability constants (log K = 6.7 for 1 and 7.8 for 2). The quenching effect was rationalized on the basis of photoinduced electron transfer from the excited pyrene to the complexed Cu2+ cation, while the changes in excimer-to-monomer ratio were explained by a conformational analysis through DFT calculations. The predicted structure suggests that the Cu2+ cation is coordinated with the two carbonyl groups and the sugar-aza-crown ethers which rigidified the complex structure and placed the two pyrene moieties far apart.