Direct Formation of a Substituted [5.5.5.5]Fenestrane by Intramolecular Arene-Olefin Photocycloaddition

In a search for further synthetic routes to substituted [5.5.5.5] fenestranes, compound 1a , a derivative of 7-methoxyindane, was photolyzed. Two of the three photoproducts, viz. the [3.5.5.5]fenestrane 3a and the isomer 4a , are formed according to the expected intramolecular meta-cycloaddition. A different mechanism is suggested for the formation of the major component 2a .     

Planarisation of Tetracoordinate Carbon Atom. A Further Route ot (all-cis)-[5.5.5.5]Fenestrane

The synthesis of (all-cis)-[5.5.5.5]fenestrane ( 3 ) from dicyclopentadiene is reported. Key step is the Pd-catalyzed reductive deoxygenation of an appropriately substituted cyclooctanone, which leads to transannular C,C-bond formation.     

Planarisierung von tetrakoordiniertem Kohlenstoffatom. Synthese des überbrückten all-cis-[5.5.5.5]Fenestrans 13-Oxapentacyclo[5.5.2.11.7.04,15.010,15] pentadecan-14-on

Planarisation of Tetracoordinate Carbon Atom, Synthesis of the Brigded all-cis-[5.5.5.5]Fenestrane 13-Oxapentacyclo[5.5.2.1^1,7.0^4,15.0^10,15]pentadecan-14-one The synthesis of the ketolactone 23 from (Z,Z)-1,5-cyclooctadiene is reported. Transannular carben insertion, achieved via photolysis of the deprotonated (2,4,6-trisisopropylphenylsulfonyl)hydrazone of 23 gives the bridged all-cis-[5.5.5.5]fenestrane 3 .     

Topospecific Reactions of a [5.5.5.5]Fenestradiene with [Fe2(CO)9]

N, N-Dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal transforms an allylic OH group, which is part of a tetracyclic hydrocarbon in a unique elimination reaction into a [5.5.5.5]fenestradiene ( 2b → 4 ). In topologically selective reactions of this diene 4 with [Fe₂(CO)₉,], the [Fe(CO)₄(η²-diene)] and the [Fe(CO)3(η⁴-diene)] complexes 8 and 9 , respectively, are formed by complexation on one side of the diene moiety, whereas complexation on the other side leads to a [Fe(CO)₂(Cp)] complex 10 .     

Synthesis and Structure of Ba[ZrN2] and Ba2[NbN3]

Ba₃N₂ reacts at 950°C under pure N₂ with Zr to yield dark red, air-sensitive Ba[ZrN₂]. This new compound crystallizes in the tetragonal space group P4/nmm with a = 416.10(2), c = 839.2(1) pm and Z = 2. The crystal structure was solved and refined using X-ray and neutron powder diffraction data. In the nitrido zirconate [ZrN₂]^2? the Zr atoms exhibit a square-pyramidal coordination by five N atoms at distances of 201(3) and 220.2(2) pm. The pyramids share all the edges in the basal plane to form layers parallel to (001) with their apices alternately pointing up and down. The Ba²⁺ cations are integrated into these layers at the levels of the pyramidal apices. The structure can be interpreted as a stuffed PbFCl type. Ba₂[NbN₃] is formed by the reaction of Ba₃N₂ and NbN or of Ba and Nb at 1 000°C under N₂. Isostructural to Ba₂[TaN₃] it crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with a = 613.2(3), b = 1 176.8(3), c = 1 322.9(4) pm, β = 91.65(2)°, Z = 8. The nitrido niobate anions form chains of corner sharing NbN₄ tetrahedra with distances Nb? N between 188(1) and 199.9(9) pm.     

Synthesis and Structure of an Octopus-like Octapropargyl Tetra-iso-butyl-resorcin[4]arene

1 INTRODUCTION Resorcin[4]arene is a cyclic tetramer and can be easily obtained by acid-catalyzed condensation of resorcinol with a variety of aldehydes. The all-cis isomer with crown C4v symmetry is mostly isolated by means of alkyl aldehydes[1]. They have been used as starting materials for the synthesis of cavitands, velc-rands, and even more complex compounds like carce-rands, hemicarceracnds, and holands[2～4]. Of the ob-vious places for the chemical modification of reso-rcin[4]arene…     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 2,10-Di-tert-butylindolo[3,2,1-jk]carbazole

The title compound, 2,10-di-tert-butylindolo[3,2,1-jk]carbazole (C26H27N, Mr=353.49), has been synthesized by palladium-catalyzed intramolecular arylation and characterized by 1H NMR, 13C NMR and X-ray crystal structure determination. The crystal crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a=13.6409(5), b=11.6706(4), c=13.1678(5), β=100.6180(10)°, V=2060.39(13)3 , Z=4, Dc=1.140 mg/m3 , μ=0.065mm-1 , F(000)=760, the final R=0.0456 and wR=0.1209 for 3012 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)).     

Regioselective Bridging Calix[6]arenes: Synthesis and X-ray Structure of Trisbridged Calix[6]arene

The preparation and characterization of gold nanoparticles (～6 nm in diameter) modified with mono-6-thio-β-cyclodextrin (II) is described. The resulting monolayer-protected gold nanoparticles are water-soluble and more stable. The concentration of II plays a crucial role for the distribution of the modified nanoparticles. When the ratio of concentration of II to HAuCl₄,[II]/[HAuCl₄] ≥ 0.93, a stable gold nanoparticle with uniform distribution and diameter of 6.0 ± 0.9 nm will be obtained. The recognition of modified gold nanoparticles to organic guest molecule is researched. The modified gold nanoparticles can make the electrochemical reduction current of nitrobenzene decrease and can be self-assembled in three-dimensional to form spherical clusters with ligand of methylene green.