Design of monomers for nonshrinking polymerizations,and synthesis of some N,S-analogs of spiroorthocarbonates

The design of spiroorthocarbonate monomers (SOCs) and related structures is discussed with the aim of maximizing monomer polymerizability in the absence of undesirable byproducts. The successful syntheses of N,S-analogs of aryl- and alkaryl-SOCs are reported; these are monomers of structure where P and Q are ? O? and ? OC(CH₃)₂?, mp 156–158°C; and P and Q are ? OCH₂? and ? OCH₂? , mp 148–150°C. As is indicated by infrared spectra, the polymerization of both monomers is initiated by boron trifluoride etherate. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

A novel one‐pot oxidative deformylation of N‐formyldihydroquinolines employing ferric chloride hexahydrate. Synthesis of 4‐chloro‐2‐phenylquinolines and 4‐chloro‐2‐(1,3‐diphenyl‐1H‐pyrazol‐4‐yl)quinolines

A novel versatile one‐pot oxidative deformylation approach has been developed to synthesize 4‐chloro‐2‐phenylquinolines and 4‐chloro‐2‐(1,3‐diphenyl‐1H‐pyrazol‐4‐yl)quinolines from the corresponding N‐formyldihydroquinolines.     

Oxazolidines versus schiff bases

The formation of oxazolidines from propionaldehyde and aliphatic β-aminoalcohols is complicated by the appearance of appreciable amounts of unsaturated Schiff bases. The simple Schiff base, often the dominant species when aromatic aldehydes react with amines, could not be detected in the present aliphatic systems. We conclude that in aliphatic systems the order of stability is and . The gem-dimethyl group α to nitrogen stablizes the heterocyclic ring remarkably.     

Photochemistry of poly(tert-butyl acrylate). Effect of ester spatial conformation on the cycloelimination process

A preferred geometric isomer was found to exist for the Norrish type II photocycloelimination of isobutene from poly(tert–butyl acrylate). A detailed analysis of infrared spectroscopic and kinetic data under thin film conditions is consistent with the mechanism: i.e., a photoinduced rotational equilibrium is established between the cis and trans ester spatial conformations, with isobutene elimination occurring from the cis form. In the glassy state of the polymer, an activation energy of 3.0 kcal./mole was obtained for the elimination step. Energy transfer experiments with naphthalene, benzophenone, and oxygen resulted in a significant decrease in the isobutene yield. This indicates that reaction occurs at least in part from a triplet state of the carbonyl group in the polymer.     

Phosphorus-containing polyurethans

Phosphorus-containing polyurethans of the formula were prepared by interfacial polymerization of 1,4-butanebischloroformate and p-xylylene-α, α-bischloroformate with bis(m-aminophenyl)alkylphosphine oxides. The polymers had number average molecular weights up to 8600. A test of the stability to alkali of one of the polymers (R?CH₃, X?1,4-C₆H₄) showed it to be as resistant as nonphosphorus analogs, and a film of this polymer exhibited self-extinguishing properties. Thermal degradation of the phosphorus polymers, which began at approximately 230°C, occurred by an initial first-order process, releasing chiefly carbon dioxide. The energies of activation for the maximum rates of weight loss were 31–37 kcal/mole.     

Kinetic study of the gas-phase reaction c-C5H10 + I2 ⇄ c-C5H8 + 2HI the heat of formation of cyclopentyl radical

The kinetics of the gas-phase dehydrogenation of cyclopentane to cyclopentene is found to be consistent with a slow attack by an I atom (step 4, text) on cyclopentane in the range 282–382°C. The measured rate constants fit the Arrhenius equation, log k₄ = 11.95 ± 0.08 – (24.9 ± 0.23)/θ 1 mole^?1 sec^?1, where θ = 2.303 R T in kcal/mole. This leads to a value of ΔH = 24.3 ± 1 kcal/mole and a bond dissociation energy DH = 94.9 ± 1 kcal/mole. The latter value is identical with DH⁰(i-Pr-H) = 95 ± 1 kcal/mole and signifies that cyclopentane and the cyclopentyl radical have the same strain energy. Arrhenius parameters are deduced for all six steps in the reaction mechanism. Surface reactions are shown to be unimportant. Cyclopentyl iodide is an unstable intermediate in the reaction and the rate constant for its bimolecular formation from HI + cyclopentene is found to be log k₆ = 8.40 ± 0.29 - (26.9 ± 0.8)/θ 1 mole^?1 sec^?1. Together with the equilibrium constant, this yields for the unimolecular elimination of HI from cyclopentyl iodide, the rate constant, log k₅ = 13.3 ± 0.3 – (42.8 ± 1.2)/θ sec^?1.     

Glucosamine Hydrochloride Functionalized Water‐Soluble Conjugated Polyfluorene: Synthesis,Characterization, and Interactions with DNA

Novel glucosamine hydrochloride functionalized water‐soluble conjugated polyfluorene was easily synthesized through Cu(I)‐catalyzed azide/alkyne “click” ligation and Suzuki coupling polymerization. The water‐solubility and biocompatibility of the polymer were improved after grafting glucosamine hydrochloride to the side chains of the conjugated polymer. As a fluorescent model system of chitosan, its interaction with single‐stranded DNA was studied by spectrofluorometric titration.

     

Fragmentation of organic compounds on electron-impact—V: 1,1-Dichlorocyclopropanes

The mass spectral fragmentation reactions of twenty-one 1,1-dichlorocyclopropanes prepared from various isomeric octenes are discussed. The most characteristic reaction may be represented as follows: The importance of this fragmentation and the distribution of the positive charge between the species produced is a function of the degree of branching in the molecule. The more highly branched isomers produce less characteristic fragmentation patterns. The identification of isomeric octenes from the fragmentation patterns of the corresponding 1,1-dichlorocyclopropanes is discussed.     

Ab-initioMRD–CI calculations on a C?NO2 decomposition pathway of nitrobenzene

To study molecular decomposition pathways it is necessary to use ab initio multireference determinant–configuration interaction or MCSCF (multiconfiguration SCF ) calculations. The MRD –CI (multireference double excitation–configuration interaction technique of Buenker and Peyerimhoff) calculations on the decomposition pathway of nitrobenzene were carried out using all of the occupied molecular orbitals in the region of the bond being dissociated, plus all of the virtual orbitals. An effective CI Hamiltonian was used into which were folded the effects of all of the occupied molecular orbitals from which excitations were not allowed. So far we have investigated the lowest ¹A₁, ³A₁, ¹A₂, ³A₂, ¹B₁, ³B₁, ¹B₂, ³B₂ states and are investigating the higher states. Our results show a wealth of structure in the potential energy surfaces for the various electronic states of nitrobenzene as a function of distance. A number of the states are predissociative and change dominant configuration one or more times along these potential energy surfaces.     

Electron impact studies. CVII—Negative ion mass spectra of the oxime group. Monoximes derived from α-dicarbonyl systems

Specific losses of water are observed from the molecular anions of monoximes of α-diketones. Labelling studies, kinetic energy release values and the +E spectra of ions have been used to aid in the elucidation of the fragmentation pathways. It is proposed that the majority of ions have α-keto nitrile structures.     

Iodine catalyzed synthesis of α,α'‐bis(substituted benzylidene)‐1‐carbethoxy‐4‐piperidone

A facile and efficient method for the preparation of α,α′‐bis(substituted benzylidene)‐1‐carbethoxy‐4‐piperidone is described using iodine as a catalyst in acetonitrile. The reaction proceeds rapidly at room temperature, giving high yields of products.     

Direct metalation of poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene ether)

Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene ether) (I) was metalated with butyllithium in tetrahydrofuran and with the N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylethylenediamine complex of butyllithium in a variety of solvents. In these cases, metalation occurred at both the ring and side chain positions, the former being preferred initially. Subsequently, there was an isomerization in favor of the side chain. At 25°C, there is no significant amount of polymer scission or crosslinking during metalation, but some crosslinking occurs on derivatizing with dimethyl sulfate and trimethylchlorosilane for high extents of ring metalation. With sodium and potassium alkyls, only side-chain metalation was observed. The metalated polymer reacts as a typical organometallic, allowing polymer modification by a wide variety of reactions.     

Simple Patterning of Cells on a Biocompatible Nonchemically Amplified Resist

Summary: A simple lithographic process in conjunction with a novel biocompatible nonchemically amplified photoresist material was successfully used for cell patterning. UV light irradiation on selected regions of the nonchemically amplified resist film renders the exposed regions hydrophilic by the formation of carboxylic groups. Mouse fibroblast cells were found to be preferentially aligned and proliferated on the UV light exposed regions of the nonchemically amplified resist film where carboxylic groups were present.

Schematic representation of the simplified lithographic process used for cell patterning.     

Synthesis of trifluoromethyl‐1,2,4‐triazine‐ and trifluoromethylpyrimidine‐fused uracils

A variety of trifluoromethyl‐1,2,4‐triazine‐ and trifluoromethylpyrimidine‐fused uracils ( 9 ), ( 12 ), ( 15 ) and ( 18 ) were synthesized from trifluoroacetaldehyde ethyl hemiacetal or trifluoroacetic anhydride and corresponding uracil derivatives.     

Massenspektrometrische Untersuchung organischer Stickstoffverbindungen. XXVII—Intramolekulare Redoxreaktionn bei ionisierten ortho-substituierten Nitroaromaten

Collisional activation demonstrates that the stable ions from o-nitrobenzaldehydedimethylacetale possess the structure of ionized o-nitroso benzoic acid methyl ester. Contrary to previous conclusions it is demonstrated that the structure of the stable ions (m/e 135) from different precursors [i.e. o-nitrobenzyl alcohol o-nitrobenzyl cyanide and o-nitrobenzaldoxime is best represented by 2,1-benzisoxazoline-3-one. Ionized o-nitrosobenzaldehtde rearranged to 2,1-benzisoxazoline-3-one prior to collision induced decomposition, whereas 2-benzoxazolinone and 3-hydroxy-1,2-benzisoxazole do not rearrange within 10^?5 s.     

Kinetics of the First Order Autocatalytic Decomposition Reaction of Nitrocellulose （13.86% N）

The kinetics of the first order autocatalytic decomposition reaction of nitrocellulose (NC, 13.86% N) was studied by using DSC. The results show that the DSC curve for the initial 50% of conversion degree of NC can be de scribed by the first order autocatalytic equation dy/dt =-10^16.3 exp (-181860/RT)y-10^16.7ex(-173050/RT)y(1-y) and that for the latter 50% conversion degree of NC described by the reaction equations dy/dt=-10^16.4exp(-154820/RT)y (n=1) and dy/dt=-10^16.9 exp(-155270/RT) y^2.80(n≠1).     

Phantom Chain Simulations of Realistically Sized Polymer‐Based Nanocomposites

Summary: Phantom chain MC simulations have been performed for realistically sized systems of polymer chains filled with solid nanoparticles. The results of the simulations and simple theoretical considerations are used to rationalize a number of parameters relevant to the characterization of these systems. Even when the average number of nanoparticles in contact with a chain is very small (much less than unity), the nanoparticles are nodes of highly interconnected transient networks bridged by the polymer chains.

     

Electro‐Copolymerization of Layer‐by‐Layer Deposited Polythiophene and Polycarbazole Precursor Ultrathin Films

The synthesis, layer‐by‐layer deposition, and electro‐copolymerization of precursor polyelectrolyte multilayer ultrathin films with thiophene and carbazole electroactive groups are described. The interest is in observing an electrochemical cross‐linking approach towards a highly ordered ultrathin film that contains two types of monomers to result in possible layer‐limited homo‐ and copolymerization. A uniform linear growth with alternate deposition of the polyelectrolytes is observed. The multilayer films were then electrochemically polymerized anodically by cyclic voltammetry (CV), which results in copolymerization between two different electroactive groups. Cross‐linking of the layers was verified by CV and spectroelectrochemistry data with very good linear electro‐copolymerizability.

     

On the dimerization of BH3 and the associated delocalization (resonance) energy

SCF calculations utilizing a basis of all s-type Gaussians have been performed to investigate the dimerization of BH₃ to B₂H₆. Localized molecular orbitals and pseudonatural orbitals are calculated. The dimerization energy obtained (11.5 kcal/mole) supports the assumption that the non-Hartree-Fock interactions (electron correlation) play a dominant role (Exp = 40–60 kcal/mole). The energy of the principal type of resonance structure based on the SCF-MO 's of the separated-but-distorted BH₃ systems is rigorously calculated and found to be 150 kcal/mole higher in energy than the SCF energy of B₂H₆. Thus, resonance stabilization (delocalization) is shown to be extremely important to the stability of the “three-center” bonds in B₂H₆, as has been suspected for many years.