Mesophasic properties of low molecular weight analogues of nematogenic polycarbonates

The mesophasic behaviour of the following compounds has been investigated by DSC, X-ray diffraction and optical microscopy methods: CH₃(CH₂)₄-CO-R-A _n -R-CO-(CH₂)₄-CH₃,n=9 14, 16 CH₃(CH₂)₄-CO-R-B _n -R-CO-(CH₂)₄-CH₃,n=2, 3A _n=-CO-O-(CH₂)_n–4-O-CO-,B _n =-CO-(OCH₂CH₂) _n -O-CO-,R=-O-Ø-C(CH₃)=N-N=(CH₃)C-Ø-O-,Ø=-C₆H₄ They have been assumed to be low molecular weight models of homologous nematogenic polymers.All the examined compounds exhibit nematic mesomorphism. On complete analogy with the corresponding polymers, the thermodynamic data relative to the nematic-isotropic phase transition show a very reduced, if any, odd-even fluctuation. These data are compared with those obtained for very similar compounds, both polymeric and non-polymeric, containing ester linkages between the rigid and flexible groups, to provide evidence of the reliability of the dimeric compounds as models of the polymeric homologues.

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Zusammenfassung Das mesophasische Verhalten der folgenden Verbindungen wurde mittels DSC, Röntgendiffraktion und optischer Mikroskopie untersucht: CH₃(CH₂)₄-CO-R-A _n -R-CO-(CH₂)₄-CH₃;n=914, 16 CH₃(CH₂)₄-CO-R-B _n -R-CO-(CH₂)₄-CH₃;n=2, 3A _n =-CO-O-(CH₂)_n-4-O-CO-;B _n =-CO-(OCH₂CH₂)_n-O-CO-;R=-O-C₆H₄-C(CH₃)=N-N=(CH₃)C-C₆H₄-O-. Die Verbindungen wurden als Modelle homologer nematogener Polymere mit niedrigem Molekulargewicht angesehen. Alle untersuchten Verbindungen zeigen einen nematischen Mesomorphismus. Analog zu den entsprechenden Polymeren zeigen die sich auf den nematisch-isotropen Phasenübergang beziehenden thermodynamischen Daten eine, wenn überhaupt, sehr reduzierte ungerade-gerade Fluktuation. Diese Daten werden mit denen verglichen, die für sehr ähnliche, sowohl polymère als auch nicht-polymere Verbindungen mit Esterbindungen zwischen den starren und flexiblen Gruppen erhalten wurden, um Beweise für die Zuverlässigkeit der auf dimeren Verbindungen aufbauenden Modelle für polymère Homologe zu erhalten.

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, : CH₃(CH₂)₄-CO-R-A _n -R-CO-(CH₂)₄-CH₃ n=914,16 CH₃(CH₂)₄-CO-R-B _n -R-CO-(CH₂)₄-CH₃ n=2, 3A _n =-CO-O-(CH₂) _n–4-O-CO-;B _n =-CO-(OCH₂CN₂) _n -O-COR =-O--C(CH₃)=N-N=(CH₃)C--O- =C₆H₄ , . . — , , , - . , , ,

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The financial assistance of the Ministero Pubblica Istruzione is acknowledged.     

Role of transition metals during p-xylene oxidation in aqueous system

The role of transition metals in the mechanism of p-xylene oxidation has been studied in aqueous systems at 140°C and 1.0 MPa of oxygen. The reaction proceeds according to second-order kinetics in p-xylene concentration for all metals and of <0.5 order with respect to metal concentration. For the metals studied the apparent activation energies are almost the same. The results support our previous assumption that (i) the rate-determining propagation step of p-xylene oxidation in aqueous systems does not involve metal ions, (ii) direct oxidation of p-xylene by higher valent metals does not play any significant role.

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- 140°C 1,0 . - , 0,5 . . , , 1. , - , ; 2. - - .

     

Effect of radial distribution functions and poisson reparatition of reactants on the analysis of reactions involving long distance energy transfer

Starting from a uniform distribution and knowing the space dependent rate constant, it is possible to express the fluorescence quenching effect. In the case of long distance energy transfer (Forster), we show that the introduction of radial distribution functions and of non-uniform repartition of quenchers has only small effects on the kinetics of such reactions.

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. (Forster) , .

     

Tracer study of complete oxidation complexes in the oxidative dehydrogenation of butylene

A tracer technique using divinyl-¹⁴C was used to determine the butylene and divinyl contents in the surface complexes of complete oxidation during the oxidative dehydrogenation of butylenes over Bi–Mo, Fe–Sb and Fe₂O₃ catalysts. The rate of decomposition of the surface complexes was found to be independent of their relative butylene and divinyl content.

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–C¹⁴ Bi–Mo, Fe–Sb Fe₂O₃ ., .

     

Oxidation of propene over various doped tungsten oxides

The oxidation of propene was studied on several tungsten oxides which contained small amounts of Ti, Ta, Nb and Sn. Only the Sn-containing specimen was found to be selective in the conversion of propene to acrolein. The catalytic results are correlated with crystal structures determined by electron microscopy.

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, Ti, Ta, Nb Sn. , , Sn, . , .

     

On the structure and activity of a Pt/C catalyst subjected to repeated deactivation and regeneration cycles

Electron microscopic studies reveal that repeated air/hydrogen regeneration cycles cause irreversible structural changes of a Pt/C catalyst involving sintering and migration of the platinum over the support. This is reflected by a serious decrease of the catalytic activity. With hydrogen treatment only, these effects are less significant.

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, / Pt/C, . . .

     

Changes in iron oxidation state and surface composition of iron-chromium catalyst reduced by hydrogen

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic studies of the reduction of iron-chromium catalysts have been carried out to determine changes in the relative surface concentrations of iron(II) and (III) oxides and metallic iron and in its surface composition at 100–500°C.

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(II), (III) 100–500°C. .

     

Various dynamic behavior of Ag+-induced oscillations in uncatalyzed bromate oscillators

Silver ion induces the uncatalyzed bromate oscillators /aromatics-bromate-acid/on a variety of dynamic behavior, including high frequency and complex oscillations. The behavior of a reacting system depends on the chemical composition of the armatics, the time of addition of Ag⁺, and the concentration of Ag⁺. The chemistry underlying the phenomena is discussed.

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(--) , . , Ag⁺ Ag⁺. .

     

Intermediates in the interaction of 1-butene and butadiene with an iron-antimony oxide catalyst

A temperature programmed desorption study of the intermediates in the interaction of 1-butene and butadiene with an iron-antimony oxide catalyst is reported.

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ESR studies of the state of Ti3+ and Ti2+ in Ti?Mg catalysts for olefin polymerization

ESR studies have revealed that in Ti–Mg catalysts after interaction with organoaluminium compounds, the Ti³⁺ ions formed are present mainly as TiCl₃ associates. Isolated Ti³⁺ ions of various types are also detected. Part of titanium ions is in the divalent state and provides an ESR signal after oxidation by water to the trivalent state in the form of Ti³⁺ ordered by cooperative Jahn-Teller interaction.

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, - , Ti³⁺ TiCl₃. Ti³⁺ . Ti³⁺ - -.

     

Photooxygenation of 9-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocarbazole: A kinetic study

The reaction of the singlet oxygen with 9-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocarbazole has been undertaken to give a benzazonine derivative in good yield. Rose-bengal supported on an anionic resin was used as heterogeneous photosensitizing agent. Kinetic evaluation has been made for the additon of singlet oxygen to the indole ring at room temperature.

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9--1,2,3,4- . , , . .

     

Dehydrocyclization of 1-heptene-1-14C over chromia on non-acidic alumina

The dehydrocyclization of 1-heptene-1-¹⁴C has been investigated over a chromia on nonacidic alumina catalyst with the aim of determining the¹⁴C distribution in the ring of the toluene product. As high as 80% of the¹⁴C was consistently found in the methyl position as predicted for direct six-carbon ring formation.

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1--1-C¹⁴ , , C¹⁴ . 80%- C¹⁴ , .

     

Comportement thermique complexe du propionate de magnesium dihydrate

Résumé Un sel nouveau, le propionate de magnésium dihydraté, est préparé. Il cristallise dans le système monoclinique. Son étude par TG et ATD montre un comportement thermique assez complexe en trois étapes: déshydratation conduisant au sel anhydre amorphe aux rayons X, cristallisation du sel anhydre dont 25 % environ se transforment simultanément en sel basique [4Mg(C₂H₅CO₂)₂,MgO], enfin fusion et décomposition du mélange sel neutresel basique avec formation d'oxyde MgO bien cristallisé. Au cours de la décomposition, il y a dégagement de diéthylcétone, mis en évidence par chromatographie.

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A new salt, magnesium propionate dihydrate, has been prepared. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system. TG and DTA study shows rather complex thermal behaviour in three stages: dehydration leading to an anhydrous salt amorphous to X-rays; crystallization of the anhydrous salt, about 25% of which simultaneously transforms into the basic salt [4Mg(C₂H₅CO₂)₂,MgO]; fusion and decomposition of the neutral salt + basic salt mixture to a well-crystalline MgO residue. During the decomposition, gas-chromatography reveals evolution of diethyl ketone.

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Zusammenfassung Ein neues Salz, das Magnesiumpropionat-Dihydrat, wurde hergestellt. Es kristallisiert im monoklinen System. Seine Untersuchung durch TG und DTA ergibt ein ziemlich komplexes thermisches Verhalten in drei Stufen: eine Dehydratierung, welche — wie durch Röntgenbeugung nachweisbar — zum amorphen Anhydro-Salz führt, die Kristallisation des Anhydro-Salzes, wovon etwa 25% gleichzeitig in das basische Salz übergehen [4Mg(C₂H-,CO₂)₂,MgO] und schließlich das Schmelzen und die Zersetzung des Gemisches aus neutralem Salz und basischem Salz unter Bildung von gut kristallisiertem MgO. Das im Verlauf der Zersetzung freigesetzte Diäthylketon wurde chromatographisch nachgewiesen.

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, . , : , , , 25% [4Mg(C₂H₅CO₂)₂, MgO] , . , .

     

Effect of substituent on the mechanism of oxidation of anilines by acidic iodate. A kinetic study

The nature of the substituent is found to exhibit a profound influence on the mechanism of oxidation of anilides by iodate. The process appears to be smooth with electron-releasing groups, while it involves consecutive reactions with electron-withdrawing groups. Azobenzenes and quinones are obtained as the major products with electron-releasing and withdrawing groups, respectively.

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. - , - . -, .

     

Pyrolysis of propane in the presence of acetylene

Pyrolysis of propane in the presence of acetylene and acetylene labeled with C-14 has been studied in the temperature range of 833–1019 K. The inhibition effect of acetylene on the thermal decomposition of propane is turning into an accelerating effect at higher temperature.

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C¹⁴ 833–1019 . .

     

Deactivation of reforming catalysts. Coke formation on metallic and acidic centers

To check coke formation on metallic (Pt^o) and acidic (Al₃₊) centers of Pt/Al₂O₃ and Pt–Sn/Al₂O₃ catalysts, the application of IR spectroscopy of adsorbed CO for detecting Pt^o–CO (2070 cm^–1) and Al³⁺–CO (2190 cm^–1) bonds has been substantiated. Decrease in the number of active Pt^o and Al³⁺ centers is shown to correlate with that in the dehydrogenation rate of cyclohexane and in the isomerization rate of heptane, respectively.

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(Pt^o) (Al³⁺) Pt/Al₂O₃ Pt–Sn/Al₂O₃ - CO Pt^o–CO (2070 ^–1) Al³⁺–CO (2190 ^–1). , Pt^o , Al³⁺- .

     

CO oxidation to CO2 by Mo?V?P heteropolyacid in the presence of an aqua complex of Pd(II)

Kinetic oxidation of CO to CO₂ by Mo–V–P heteropolyacid in the presence of an aqua complex of Pd(II) has been studied. The reaction is suggested to involve the participation of carbonyl complexes of Pd(I). It has been established that VO ₂ ⁺ ions formed in HPA dissociation inhibits the reaction.

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CO CO₂ - Pd(II). Pd(I). , VO ₂ ⁺ , , .

     

Isothermal and nonisothermal gravimetry of nontronite dehydroxylation

A pure typical nontronite from Czechoslovakia (Sampor) was analysed by the title techniques in the range 570–1070 K. The isothermal dehydroxylation of nontronite, recorded at 630–730 K, was described reasonably, in the decomposition range =0.05–0.95, by diffusioncontrolled mechanismsD ₃ andD ₄. Application of the current solid-state reaction equations to the non-isothermal curve gave very poor results, except in the limited decomposition range =0.10 to 0.55. A unimolecular mechanism equation (Fm ₁) and also a second-order (SO) mechanism gave the best linearization of the curve. The activation energies estimated from the isothermal (D ₃,D ₄) and non-isothermal (F ₁) experiments were 125 and 151 kJ·mol^–1, respectively. Reduced time plots indicate the probable presence of a sequence of different mechanism for both techniques.

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Zusammenfassung Mittels der Titeltechniken wurde im Bereich 570–1070 K ein reines typisches Nontronit aus der SSR (Sampor) untersucht. Die isotherme Dehydroxylierung von Nontronit bei 630–730 K konnte im Bereich der Zersetzung von =0,05–0,95 durch die diffusionsbestimmten MechanismenD ₃ undD ₄ befriedigend beschrieben werden. Eine Anwendung der Gleichungen für Feststoffreaktionen auf die nichtisotherme Kurve ergab mit Ausnahme des Bereiches =0,10–0,55 nur sehr unzureichende Ergebnisse. Eine Gleichung für einen monomolekularen (F ₁) Mechanismus sowie für einen mechanismus zweiter Ordnung (SO) ergaben die beste Linearisierung der Kurve. Die aufgrund der isothermen (D ₃,D ₄) und nichtisothermen (F ₁) Experimente geschätzten Aktivierungsenergien betragen 125 bzw. 151 kJ·mol^–1. Es wird angenommen, daß es sich bei beiden Techniken um eine Sequenz verschiedener Mechanismen handelt.

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570–1070 (). , 630–730 =0,05–0,95, - D ₃ D ₄. , =0,10–0,55. (F ₁), . , (D ₃,D ₄) (F ₁) , , , 125 151 ·^–1. .

     

Catalysis of thiophene hydrogenolysis by bimetallic sulfide catalysts of different compositions

The activity of sulfide catalysts M_I/SiO₂, M_I/WS₂, (M_I,W)/SiO₂ and (Ni,M_II)/SiO₂ (M_I is a first row transition metal, and M_II=Nb, Mo, W or Re) in the thiophene hydrogenolysis reaction has been studied. Activities of mono- and bimetallic catalysts are found to change in the same manner depending upon the nature of M_I. The formation of a sulfide bimetallic species (SBMS) is suggested.

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M_I/SiO₂, M_I/WS₂, (M_I,W)/SiO₂ (Ni, M_II)/SiO₂, M_I — , M_II–Nb, Mo, W, Re. - M_I. .