Effect of molecular structure on the phase behaviour of some liquid crystalline compounds and their mixtures XIV. Binary mixtures of 4-(4-substituted phenylazo) phenyl-4-alkoxybenzoates

Binary mixtures formed from components of the five homologous series of the 4-(4-substituted phenylazo)phenyl-4-alkoxybenzoates Ia-e were prepared and their mesophase behaviour characterized. Transition temperatures of the mixtures prepared were measured by differential scanning calorimetry and identified by polarizing optical microscopy. Each binary combination was made from components bearing a terminal alkoxy group with the same number of carbon atoms (kept constant at n = 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or 16), while the other substituent (X) was different—CH₃O, CH₃, Cl, NO₂, or CN. Phase diagrams were constructed for the various systems in order to investigate the effect of the terminal substituent X, as well as of the alkoxy chain length, on the phase behaviour of mixed systems.     

Effect of molecular structure on the phase behaviour of some liquid crystalline compounds and their mixtures XIII. 4-(4-Substituted phenylazo)phenyl 4-alkoxybenzoates

Five homologous series of 4-(4-substituted phenylazo)phenyl 4-alkoxybenzoates (Ia-e) were prepared in which the substituent (X) was taken from CH₃O, CH₃, Cl, NO₂, and CN, while, within each homologous series, the length of the terminal alkoxy group varied between 6 and 16 carbon atoms. Compounds prepared were characterized by infrared spectroscopy, and their mesophase behaviour investigated by differential scanning calorimetry and polarizing optical microscopy. The results are discussed in terms of mesomeric and polarizability effects. In each group of compounds bearing the same alkoxy group, the mesophase - isotropic transition temperatures (T_c) were successfully correlated with the polarizability anisotropy of bonds to the substituent X.     

Effect of molecular structure on the phase behaviour of some liquid crystalline compounds and their mixtures XI. Binary mixtures of unsymmetrical 1,4-phenylene bis-(4-substituted benzoates)

Binary mixtures formed from components of the four series of unsymmetrical 1,4-phenylene bis-4-substituted benzoates, in which one substituent is a terminal alkoxy group with a number of carbon atoms kept constant (at n =6, 8, 14 and 16) while the other substituent (X) ranges through CH₃O, CH₃, Cl, CN and NO₂, were prepared and characterized for their mesophase behaviour. Transition temperatures of the mixtures prepared were measured by differential scanning calorimetry and identified by polarizing optical microscopy. Phase diagrams for the various binary combinations were constructed to investigate the dependence of the phase behaviour of mixed systems upon the electronic nature of the terminal group X, as well as on the chain length of the alkoxy group. The results are discussed in terms of mesomeric and polarizability effects.     

Phase behaviour of binary mixtures of 4-substituted phenyl 4'-n-alkoxybenzoates

Five homologous series Ia-e, of the title compounds have been prepared and investigated for their mesophase behaviour in binary mixtures. Each series differs from the other by a substituent X, which changes between CH₃O, CH₃, Cl, CN, and NO₂. The number of carbons in the terminal alkoxy group, within a homologous series, varies between 6, 8, 14, and 16. All possible binary combinations, made from any two components bearing an alkoxy group of the same chain length but two different substituents X, were prepared and similarly characterized for their phase behaviour. Transition temperatures of the mixtures were measured by differential scanning calorimetry and identified by polarizing optical microscopy. Phase diagrams were constructed for the various binary systems and discussed in terms of electronic effects.     

Liquid crystalline properties of dissymmetric molecules IV. The substituent effect on thermal properties of nematic and smectic A phases in three aromatic ring systems with ester linkages

This paper describes the effect of substituent and ester linkage on smectic properties for some derivatives of 4-R -phenyl 4-(4-octyloxybenzoyloxy)benzoates (1 ), 4-octyloxyphenyl 4-(4-R-benzyloxy)benzoates (2), 4-(4-octyloxybenzoyloxy)phenyl 4- R -benzoates (3), and 4-R-phenyl 4-octyloxyphenyl terephthalates (4) where R = OCH₃, CH₃, OC₈H₁₇, C8H17, halogens, CF₃, OCF₃, CN, NO2, etc. The thermal properties are discussed in terms of the electrostatic nature of the substituents and the relative orientation of the ester groups with respect to both terminal substituents. The substituent effect on the layer structure of the smectic A phase is also examined by means of a small angle X-ray analysis.     

Synthesis and properties of alkyldicyclopentadienyl-vanadium(III) compounds

The compounds Cp₂VR (R = CH₃, C₂H₅, n-C₃H₇, n-C₄H₉, n-C₅H₁₁, CH₂C(CH₃)₃ or CH₂Si(CH₃)₃) have been prepared from Cp₂ VCl and RMgX in n-pentane. The air-sensitive compounds are stable at room temperature, but decompose between 65 and 138°C. The thermal stability decreases in the order R = CH₃ CH₂Si(CH₃)₃ > C₂H₅ > CH₂C(CH₃)₃ > n-C₅H₁₁ > n-C₄H₉ > n-C₃H₇. Compounds with R = i-C₃H₇ or t-C₄H₉ could not be obtained.     

Synthesis and liquid crystal properties of dinuclear cyclopalladated 5-alkyl-2-(4'-alkoxyphenyl)pyrimidine and 3-(4'-alkoxyphenyl)-6-alkoxypyridazine complexes

The dinuclear cyclopalladated complexes [Pd(L₁ or L₂)(µ-X)]₂ (HL₁=5-alkyl-2-(4'-alkoxyphenyl)pyrimidine, HL₂=3-(4'-alkoxyphenyl)-6-alkoxypyridazine, X=Cl^-, CH₂ClCOO^-, CH₂BrCOO^-, CH₃CHBrCOO^-, CH₂BrCH₂COO^-, CH₃COO^-) have been synthesized and characterized; their mesogenic properities were determined by DSC and polarizing microscopy. The effect of the bulk and the polarity of the bridging ligands on their mesogenic properties is discussed. The effect of the length of the alkyl chains on the mesogenic properties of these organometallic complexes has also been investigated.     

Effect of molecular structure on the phase behaviour of some liquid crystalline compounds and their mixtures XII. Binary mixtures of homologues of unsymmetrical 1,4-phenylene bis (4-substituted benzoates)

Twentyfour liquid crystalline esters of the type 4-(n-C_nH_2n+1O)C₆H₄COOC₆H₄OOCC₆H₄-X-4 have been investigated for their phase behaviour. These compounds constitute six homologous series that differ from each other by the substituent X. The latter varies between CH₃O, CH₃, Cl, CN, NO₂, and n-C_nH_2n+1O, and the number (n) of carbons varies, within a homologous series, between 6, 8, 14, and 16. All possible binary mixtures made from any two homologues were prepared and characterized for their mesophase behaviour by differential scanning calorimetry and polarizing optical microscopy.     

Chemie polyfunktioneller moleküle : LXXXVII. Synthese und reaktionsverhalten von 4-methyl-1,2,6-tristiba-tricyclo[2.2.1.0]heptan (Sb3-nortricyclan) gegenüber chrom-, molybdän- und wolframhexacarbonyl

The reaction of CH₃C(CH₂Cl)₃ and NaSb(C₆H₅)₂ in liquid ammonia leads to Sb₂(C₆H₅)₄ (I). Using CH₃C(CH₂Br)₃ instead of CH₃C(CH₂Cl)₃ results in the formation of I and CH₃C[CH₂Sb(C₆H₅)₂]₃ (II). Treatment of II with gaseous HCl in dry CH₂Cl₂ yields CH₃C(CH₂SbCl₂)₃ (III) under elimination of benzene. The reduction of III with Na in THF gives the first all-cis-organocyclotristibane (Sb₃-nortricyclane) CH₃C(CH₂Sb)₃ (IV) which forms the new CH₃C(CH₂Sb)₃M(CO)₅ complexes (Va---Vc) with M(CO)₅THF (M = Cr, Mo, W).     

New heterodimetallic cyclopentadienyl carbonyl complexes: crystal structure of (C5Me4Et)(μ-CO)3Ru(C5Me5)

A series of heterodimetallic complexes of general formula (C₅R₅)M(μ-CO)₃RuC₅Me₅ (M = Cr, Mo, W; R = Me, Et) has been prepared in good yields by the reaction of [C₅R₅M(CO)₃]⁻ with [C₅Me₅Ru(CH₃CN)₃]⁺. (C₅Me₄Et)W(μ-CO)₃Ru(C₅Me₅) was characterized by a crystal structure determination. The W---Ru bond length of 2.41 Å is consistent with the formulation of a metal-metal triple bond, while the unsymmetrical bonding mode of the three bridging carbonyl groups reflects the inherent non-equivalence of the two different C₅R₅M-units. Using [CpRu(CH₃CN)₃]⁺ or [CpRu(CO)₂(CH₃CN)]⁺ as the cationic precursor leads to the formation of dimetallic species (C₅R₅)M(CO)₅RuC₅H₅ with both bridging and terminal carbonyl groups.     

理论空燃比天然气汽车尾气中H2O和O2对CH4与NO反应的影响

共沉淀法制备CeZrYLa+LaAl 复合氧化物载体, 等体积浸渍法制备了Pt 催化剂, 用于研究理论空燃比天然气汽车(NGVs)尾气净化反应中CH₄与NO的反应规律. 并考察了10% (体积分数, φ)H₂O和计量比O₂对CO₂存在时的CH₄+NO反应的影响. 结果表明: 对于不同条件下的NO+CH₄反应, 主要生成N₂和CO₂, 高温区有CO生成. 低温区无O₂时可以生成N₂O, 有O₂时可以生成NO₂; 添加10% (φ)的H₂O后, CH₄ 转化活性降低, NO转化活性基本不变, 这是由于H₂O减弱了CH₄与CO₂的重整反应, 但是对CH₄与NO的反应基本没有影响; 添加计量比的O₂后, CH₄转化活性提高, 而NO转化活性降低, 这是由于O₂和NO之间存在竞争吸附, CH₄被O₂氧化为主要反应, 从而减弱了NO的转化; 同时添加计量比的O₂和10% (φ) H₂O, CH₄与CO₂的重整反应受到抑制,CH₄与NO的反应、甲烷蒸汽重整反应和甲烷被O₂氧化反应同时发生, CH₄和NO的转化活性均提高.     

Mg-Ni/BaTiO_3催化剂上CH_4/CO_2重整反应研究

采用等体积浸渍法制备了MgO改性的一系列Mg-Ni/BaTiO3催化剂,并在固定床反应装置上考察了这些催化剂对CO2重整CH4反应的催化活性。结果表明,MgO质量负载为5%的Mg-Ni/BaTiO3催化剂活性最好。考察了不同浸渍顺序对催化剂性能的影响,结果表明,先浸镁盐后浸镍盐制得的催化剂催化性能更为理想。XRD、TPR和TPD表征发现,与催化剂Ni/BaTiO3相比,MgO的添加有利于提高催化剂的催化活性和抗积炭性能,对催化剂起到了良好的改性作用。     

Group 6 carbene complexes derived from lithiated azoles and the crystal structure of a molybdenum thiazolinylidene complex

Fischer-type (alkoxy)azolyl carbene complexes and Öfele–Lappert-type azolylinylidene complexes were synthesised by reaction of 1-phenylpyrazol-3-yllithium, 4-methylthiazol-2-yllithium, benzothiazol-2-yllithium, 1-methylimidazol-2-yllithium with M(CO)₅L (L=CO, THF or Cl⁻; M=Cr, Mo or W) and subsequent alkylation with CF₃SO₃CH₃. The alkylation of Fischer-type carbene complexes containing an azolyl as the organic substituent proceeded via ring opening of tetrahydrofuran. When the alkylation is carried out in THF, the carbocation CH₃O(CH₂)₄⁺ acts as an electrophile. Protonation rather than alkylation of coordinated imidazolyl furnished cyclic imine complexes. Changing the donor atom of a coordinated thiazole from N to C by deprotonation and alkylation afforded a carbene complex.     

非对称Schiff碱过渡金属配合物模拟酶催化烯烃环氧化(Ⅰ)

研究了温和条件下以亚碘酰苯为氧源,非对称性的和对称性的Mn(Ⅲ)Schiff碱配合物[Mn(Ⅲ)(CBP－phen－Xsal)Cl,X=H,Cl,Br,NO₂,CH₃,OCH₃]和[Mn(Ⅲ)(CBP－R－CBP)Y,R=CH₂CH₂－,－CH(CH₃)CH₂－,－C₆H₄－;Y=Cl,OCH₃]催化非官能性烯烃苯乙烯、环己烯和α-甲基苯乙烯的环氧化反应.结果表明,非对称配合物Mn(Ⅲ)(CBP－phen－Xsal)Cl是一个良好的催化非官能性烯烃环氧化反应的催化剂体系;中心金属离子Mn(Ⅲ)的电子结合能越小,催化环氧化效果越好;对上述3种烯烃环氧化物最好收率分别达到73％、100％和92％.     

相转移催化下4-氯苯磺酰基乙酸异丙酯的烷基化反应

在有机合成中可用芳磺酰基作暂时性活化基团。芳磺酰基乙酸酯是具有活性亚甲基的弱酸性化合物。通常要在氢化钠、醇钠存在下才能起烷基化反应。Ono等曾报道4-甲苯磺酰基乙酸甲酯在DBu存在下进行烷基化反应,但反应时间长。近年来,相转移催化在有机反应中的应用受到重视,然而用固液相转移催化法使芳磺酰基乙酸酯起烷基化反应还未见报道。我们在K₂CO₃/DMF体系中,用TEBA作催化剂,研究了4-氯苯磺酰基乙酸异丙酯与不同类型卤代烃所起的烷基化反应。合成了尚未见报道的一或二烷基化产物。     

热等离子体与催化剂协同重整CH4-CO2

考察了热等离子体与催化剂协同作用于重整反应过程。实验采用三种不同的模式进行:等离子体单独作用、等离子体与催化剂协同作用、等离子体与催化剂协同作用且部分原料气引入等离子体放电区。结果表明,在模式三下,当原料气的总流量为5 m³/h、CH₄/CO₂物质的量比为4/6、等离子体的输入功率为14.4 kW时,CH₄-CO₂重整过程可获得最佳结果,CH₄转化率为77.00%、CO₂转化率为62.40%、H₂选择性为96.70%、CO选择性为88.60%、反应比能为193 kJ/mol、过程的能量转化率为66.4%,该结果已十分接近CH₄-H₂O(g)重整的技术指标。最佳结果主要得益于模式三下的三种不同的反应路径,放电反应、热化学反应与催化反应。     

Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of CH4/N2 mixtures over activated carbon

The aim of this work was to study the microwave-assisted pyrolysis of CH₄ over an activated carbon, which acted as both microwave receptor and catalyst, and the influence of using different CH₄/N₂ ratios on the conversion of CH₄ to H₂. In order to compare the results obtained in the microwave oven, the pyrolysis was also carried out under conventional heating (electric furnace, EF). The effects of N₂, which enhanced significantly CH₄ conversion, differed depending on the heating device used. Under EF heating, N₂ seemed to have an effect similar to distribute the CH₄ molecules within the activated carbon bed. Under microwave heating (MW), the N₂, as well as distributing the CH₄ molecules, favoured the generation of energetic microplasmas, leading to higher conversions. The prevalence of one role over the other depended on the CH₄/N₂ ratio, the appearance of energetic microplasmas being favoured with high percentages of N₂. Consequently, CH₄ conversion was higher at low CH₄/N₂ ratios. Additionally, the formation of carbon nanofibres in experiments where a combination of N₂ and MW heating was used is also reported.     

Non-symmetric bent-core mesogens with one terminal vinyl group

Two series of non-symmetric banana-shaped compounds, both with one alkyl and one alkenyl terminal tail, have been synthesized and studied. Both series were compared with the corresponding series with two saturated terminal alkyl tails. All the compounds have a bent central 1,3-phenylene bis(4-benzoyloxy)benzoate core; their mesophases were characterized by polarizing optical microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction and switching current response experiments. In all four series one of the terminal tails is varied from OC₈H₁₇ to OC₁₆H₃₃. The other terminal tails are OC₁₁H₂₃, O(CH₂)₉CH = CH₂, OC₁₀H₂₁ and O(CH₂)₈CH = CH₂. The short-tailed compounds show monotropic or enantiotropic B₁ phases and the long-tailed compounds the B₂ phase. The introduction of one terminal vinyl group slightly lowers the transition temperatures. The introduction of a second terminal vinyl group further suppresses the liquid crystalline properties. All compounds with B₂ phases have layer spacings that suggest a tilt of ∼45° of the bent molecules in the layers, and their switching behaviour is antiferroelectric.     

基于咔唑羧酸配体构筑铁基金属有机框架及其对CO2/CH4混合气体的分离性质

通过咔唑羧酸配体(H₃L)与三核铁簇[Fe₃(μ₃-O)(CH₃COO)₆]在水热条件下反应, 合成了具有三维骨架结构的铁基金属有机框架(1). 气体吸附实验结果表明, 化合物1具有高的比表面积且对CO₂的吸附量大于对CH₄的吸附量. 理想溶液吸附理论(IAST)计算结果表明, 化合物1在100 kPa及温度分别为273和298 K下对CO₂/CH₄(体积比为0.5∶0.5)混合气体的分离比分别为3.52和3.15, 预示其可以作为一种CO₂/CH₄分离型材料.     

New mesomorphic organocyclosiloxanes I. Thermal behaviour and mesophase structure of organocyclotetrasiloxanes

cis-Cyclotetrasiloxanes of the formula cis-[PhSi(O)(OSiMe₂R)]₄ with R = Me, CH₂Cl, CH CH₂ and cis-[ClC₆H₄Si(O)(OSiMe₃)]₄ were synthesized and investigated in terms of their thermotropic phase transitions. Two ordered phases were observed for the cis-cyclotetrasiloxanes, one at lower temperature exhibiting the properties of a crystal and one at higher temperature exhibiting the properties of a plastically crystalline (3D) mesophase. A detailed examination of the mesophase behaviour and mesophase structure of octaphenylcyclotetrasiloxane was also carried out. It was shown that the thermal properties and structural characteristics of the mesophase are influenced by the structural characteristics of the substituent attached at the silicon atom in the tetracyclosiloxane. The new mesomorphic cis-cyclotetrasiloxanes are by far the largest molecules reported to date as forming plastic crystals, and the temperature region of the mesophase is much broader than in other plastic crystals. All five cyclotetrasiloxanes studied were found to be isomorphous in the 3D-mesophase and the low temperature forms of the two cis-cyclotetrasiloxanes: PhSi(O)(OSiMe₂R)₄ (R = Me, CH CH₂) were also isomorphous.