N,N,N′,N′‐Tetraalkylaminoazoxybenzene Derivatives; Convenient Synthesis and Mechanistic Study

N,N,N′,N′‐tetraalkyaminoazoxybenzene derivatives were conveniently prepared by the coupling of N,N‐dialkylnitrosoaniline in the presence of acetone and KOH. The reaction mechanism was proposed and investigated, and the structure of compound 3b was also confirmed by single crystal X‐ray diffractometry.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Bioactivities of Two Isatin Derivatives

The title compounds(Z)-3-(2-(3-chloropyridin-2-yl)hydrazono)indolin-2-one(A) and 7-bromo-(Z)-3-((4-pyridinyl)carboxlichydrazono)-2-indolinone(B) have been synthesized and structurally determined by elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies.Compound A(C13H8ClN4O) belongs to the orthorhombic crystal system,space group Pca21 with a = 20.799(4),b = 4.9312(10),c = 11.764(2),V = 1206.6(4)3,Mr = 271.68,Dc = 1.496 g/cm3,μ = 0.313 mm-1,F(000) = 556,Z = 4,the final R = 0.0346 and wR = 0.0831 for 2683 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).Compound B(C14H9BrN4O2) belongs to the triclinic crystal system,space group P1 with a = 6.6834(13),b = 7.0727(14),c = 14.285(3),α = 95.56(3),β = 99.00(3),γ = 102.95(3)°,V = 643.8(2)3,Mr = 345.16,Dc = 1.780 g/cm3,μ = 3.203 mm-1,F(000) = 344,Z = 2,the final R = 0.0487 and wR = 0.1167 for 2334 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).The preliminary herbicidal bioassay reveals that compounds A and B have some inhibition both in vivo and in vitro against AHAS.     

Cadmium(II) Complexes with Mixed cis‐Epoxysuccinate and 2,2′‐Bipyridyl‐Like Ligands: Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Luminescent Properties

Two new Cd^II complexes, [Cd( ces )(phen)]_∞ ( 1 ) and {[Cd( ces )(bpy)(H₂O)](H₂O)}₂ ( 2 ), were prepared by slow solvent evaporation methods from mixtures of cis‐epoxysuccinic acid and Cd(ClO₄)₂ · 6H₂O in the presence of phen or bpy co‐ligand ( ces = cis‐epoxysuccinate, phen = 1,10‐phenanthroline, and bpy = 2,2′‐bipyridine). Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analyses show that complex 1 has a one‐dimensional (1D) helical chain that is further assembled into a two‐dimensional (2D) sheet, and then an overall three‐dimensional (3D) network by the interchain C–H ··· O hydrogen bonds. Complex 2 features a dinuclear structure, which is further interlinked into a 3D supramolecular network by the co‐effects of intermolecular C–H ··· O and C–H ··· π hydrogen bonds as well as π ··· π stacking interactions. The structural differences between 1 and 2 are attributable to the intervention of different 2,2′‐bipyridyl‐like co‐ligands. Moreover, 1 and 2 exhibit intense solid‐state luminescence at room temperature, which mainly originates from the intraligand π→π* transitions of aromatic co‐ligands.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Bioactivities of Two Novel Isatin Derivatives

Two novel compounds 1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-chloro-(Z)-3-benzoylhydrazono-2-indolinone(1) and 1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-(Z)-3-benzoylhydrazono-2-indolinone(2) were synthesized and their crystal structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Compound 1(C22H15ClFN3O2) crystallized in the triclinic system,space group P1·with a=0.94198(19) nm,b=1.4339(3) nm,c=1.5018(3) nm,α=101.58(3)°,β=102.96(3)°,γ=102.73°,V=1.8602(6) nm3,Mr=407.82,Dc=1.456 g/cm3,μ=0.240 mm-1,F(000)=840,Z=4,R1=0.0442 and wR2=0.1064.Comp...     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Fluorescence Properties of Two Transition Metal‐Organic Coordination Polymers Based on 4,4′‐Dimethyl‐2,2′‐bipyridine

Two transition metal‐organic coordination polymers, [Mn₂(1,3‐bdc)₂(Me₂bpy)₂] · Me₂bpy ( 1 ) and [Co(4,4′‐oba)(Me₂bpy)] ( 2 ) were hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, TG, and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction [1,3‐H₂bdc = benzene‐1,3‐dicarboxylic acid, H₂oba = 4,4′‐oxybis(benzoic acid) Me₂bpy = 4,4′‐dimethyl‐2,2′‐bipyridine]. Compound 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group P2₁2₁2₁, with a = 23.371(5), b = 14.419(3), and c = 14.251(3) Å. Compound 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c, with a = 7.4863(15), b = 18.272(4), c = 16.953(5) Å, and β = 107.44(3)°. The crystal structure of complex 1 is a wave‐like layer with central Mn²⁺ atoms bridged by 1,3‐bdc ligands, whereas the structure of compound 2 presents a ladder chain of hexacoordinate Co²⁺ atoms, in which the metal atoms are bridged by 4,4′‐oba ligands and decorated by Me₂bpy ligands. The two compounds are further extended into 3D supramolecular structures through π–π stacking interactions. Additionally, the compounds show intense fluorescence in solid state at room temperature.     

Organic‐Inorganic Hybrids: Preparation and Structural Characterization of (Bu4N)2[Mo6O17(NAr)2] and (Bu4N)2[Mo6O18(NAr)] (Ar = o‐CH3C6H4)

In the presence of N, N′‐dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC), (Bu₄N)₂[Mo₆O₁₈(NAr)] ( 1 ) and (Bu₄N)₂[Mo₆O₁₇(NAr)₂] ( 2 ), Ar = o‐CH₃C₆H₄, have been synthesized via the reaction of [α‐Mo₈O₂₆]^4— with o‐toluidine. If the hydrochloride salt of o‐toluidine was added into the reactive mixture, only the monofunctionalized imido derivative of [Mo₆O₁₉]^2— was obtained; the bifunctionalized derivative of [Mo₆O₁₉]^2— was exclusively synthesized in the presence of non‐protonated o‐toluidine. The molecular and crystal structures of the hybrid compounds 1 and 2 were determined by X‐ray single crystal diffraction, and their UV, IR and NMR spectra were compared. Additionally, a possible reaction mechanism was proposed.     

Two Manganese(II) Complexes with a Bulky Fluorene‐Based Carboxylate Ligand: Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Luminescent Properties

To explore the coordination possibilities of fluorene‐based ligands, two manganese(II) complexes with the ligand 9,9‐dibutyl‐9H‐fluorene‐2,7‐carboxylate ( L ) were synthesized and characterized: [Mn₂( L )₂(DMF)₃]_∞ ( 1 ) and [Mn₂( L )₂(DMF)]_∞ ( 2 ). X‐ray single‐crystal diffraction analyses show that complex 1 has a two‐dimensional (2D) (4,4) structure, whereas complex 2 consits of a three‐dimensional (3D) (4,5)‐connected topology framework. The results indicate that the steric bulk of the fluorene ring in H₂ L plays an important role in the formations of 1 and 2 . Additional pyridine‐based ligands govern the formation of the final frameworks of 2 . Moreover, the luminescent properties of these complexes were briefly investigated.     

Two Energetic Salts based on 5,5′‐Bitetrazole‐1,1′‐diolate: Syntheses,Characterization, and Properties

Two salts based on 1H,1′H‐5,5′‐bitetrazole‐1,1′‐diolate (BTO) anion with pyrazole ( 1 ) and imidazole ( 2 ) cations were synthesized with metathesis reactions. Structural characterization was accomplished for them by using the element analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR), NMR and mass spectrum, and X‐ray single crystal diffraction. Thermal analysis for the title salts were determined by means of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetry‐derivative thermogravimetry (TG‐DTG) as well as the calculation of non‐isothermal kinetic parameters. Consequently, both salts shown acceptable thermal stabilities as the decomposition temperatures were over 200 °C. The enthalpies of formation were calculated for these salts using the measured combustion energies with a result of 70.6 kJ · mol^–1 for 1 and –47.8 kJ · mol^–1 for 2 , respectively. Impact and friction sensitivities were also tested and the results indicated that these salts both have low sensitivities (>40 J, 120 N). The title energetic salts possess acceptable performance, they can therefore be applied in the field of energetic materials.     

Design,Synthesis, EPR‐Studies and Conformational Bias of Novel Spin‐Labeled DCC‐Analogues for the Highly Regioselective Labeling of Aliphatic and Aromatic Carboxylic Acids

Novel types of spin‐labeled N,N′‐dicyclohexylcarbodiimides (DCC) are reported that bear a 2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidinyloxyl (TEMPO) residue on one side and different aromatic and aliphatic cyclohexyl analogues on the other side of the diimide core. These readily available novel reagents add efficiently to aliphatic and aromatic carboxylic acids, forming two possible spin‐labeled amide derivatives with different radical distances of the resulting amide. The addition of aromatic DCC analogues proceeds with excellent selectivity, giving amides where the carboxylic acid is exclusively connected to the aromatic residue, while little or no selectivity was observed for the aliphatic congeners. The usefulness of these adducts in structural studies was demonstrated by EPR (electron paramagnetic resonance) measurements of biradical adducts of biphenyl‐4,4′‐dicarboxylic acids. These analyses also reveal high degrees of conformational bias for aromatic DCC derivatives, which further underlines the powerfulness of these novel reagents. This observation was further corroborated by quantum chemical calculations, giving a detailed understanding of the structural dynamics, while detailed information on the solid state structure of all novel reagents was obtained by X‐ray structure analyses.     

Highly stable electrochromic polyamides based on N,N‐bis(4‐aminophenyl)‐N′,N′‐bis(4‐tert‐butylphenyl)‐1,4‐phenylenediamine

A new triphenylamine‐containing aromatic diamine monomer, N,N‐bis(4‐aminophenyl)‐N′,N′‐bis(4‐tert‐butylphenyl)‐1,4‐phenylenediamine, was synthesized by an established synthetic procedure from readily available reagents. A novel family of electroactive polyamides with di‐tert‐butyl‐substituted N,N,N′,N′‐tetraphenyl‐1,4‐phenylenediamine units were prepared via the phosphorylation polyamidation reactions of the newly synthesized diamine monomer with various aromatic or aliphatic dicarboxylic acids. All the polymers were amorphous with good solubility in many organic solvents, such as N‐methyl‐2‐pyrrolidinone (NMP) and N,N‐dimethylacetamide, and could be solution‐cast into tough and flexible polymer films. The polyamides derived from aromatic dicarboxylic acids had useful levels of thermal stability, with glass‐transition temperatures of 269–296 °C, 10% weight‐loss temperatures in excess of 544 °C, and char yields at 800 °C in nitrogen higher than 62%. The dilute solutions of these polyamides in NMP exhibited strong absorption bands centered at 316–342 nm and photoluminescence maxima around 362–465 nm in the violet‐blue region. The polyamides derived from aliphatic dicarboxylic acids were optically transparent in the visible region and fluoresced with a higher quantum yield compared with those derived from aromatic dicarboxylic acids. The hole‐transporting and electrochromic properties were examined by electrochemical and spectro‐electrochemical methods. Cyclic voltammograms of the polyamide films cast onto an indium‐tin oxide‐coated glass substrate exhibited two reversible oxidation redox couples at 0.57–0.60 V and 0.95–0.98 V versus Ag/AgCl in acetonitrile solution. The polyamide films revealed excellent elcterochemical and electrochromic stability, with a color change from a colorless or pale yellowish neutral form to green and blue oxidized forms at applied potentials ranging from 0.0 to 1.2 V. These anodically coloring polymeric materials showed interesting electrochromic properties, such as high coloration efficiency (CE = 216 cm²/C for the green coloring) and high contrast ratio of optical transmittance change (ΔT%) up to 64% at 424 nm and 59% at 983 nm for the green coloration, and 90% at 778 nm for the blue coloration. The electroactivity of the polymer remains intact even after cycling 500 times between its neutral and fully oxidized states. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 47: 2330–2343, 2009     

Synthesis and Bioactivity of Novel N,N′‐Diacylhydrazine Derivatives Containing Furan(I)

The furan ring system possesses electron‐rich properties and exhibits various biological activities, which was introduced into diacylhydrazine to create novel leading compounds that may serve as improved pesticides and pharmaceuticals. A series of novel diacylhydrazine derivatives containing a furan ring were synthesized by the reaction of 5‐fluorophenyl‐2‐furoyl chloride with substituted benzoylhydrazide in anhydrous dichloromethane under reflux. The structures of the resultant compounds were confirmed by IR, ¹H NMR, MS and elemental analysis. Insecticidal and anti‐tumor activities of these new compounds were evaluated.     

N,N′‐Bis(arylmethylidene)arylmethanediamines: Suitable Precursors for the Synthesis of 1‐Pyrroline Derivatives

A simple and appropriate procedure for the synthesis of 4,5‐dihydro‐5‐hydroxy‐3H‐pyrrole‐3,3‐dicarbonitrile derivatives is reported. The advantages of this method are one‐pot conditions, high yield of products, short reaction times, and no need of metal catalyst. The structures are confirmed spectroscopically (IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, and EI‐MS) and by elemental analyses. A plausible mechanism for this reaction is proposed (Scheme 2).     

Two CdII/CoII‐Imidazolate Coordination Polymers: Syntheses,Crystal Structures,Stabilities, and Luminescent/Magnetic Properties

Cadmium(II) based 2D coordination polymer [Cd(L1)₂(DMF)₂] ( 1 ) (L1 = 4,5‐dicyano‐2‐methylimidazolate, DMF = N,N′‐dimethylformamide) and 2D cobalt(II)‐imidazolate framework [Co(L3)₄] ( 2 ) (L3 = 4,5‐diamide‐2‐ethoxyimidazolate) were synthesized under solvothermal reaction conditions. The materials were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, powder X‐ray diffraction measurement (PXRD) and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. Compound 1 has hexacoordinate Cd^II ions and forms a zigzag chain‐like coordination polymer structure, whereas compound 2 exhibits a 2D square grid type structure. The thermal stability analysis reveals that 2 showed an exceptional thermal stability up to 360 °C. Also, 2 maintained its fully crystalline integrity in boiling water as confirmed by PXRD. The solid state luminescent property of 1 was not observed at room temperature. Compound 2 showed an independent high spin central Co^II atom.     

Two Zinc(II) Coordination Polymers Based on Terphenyl‐2,2′,4,4′‐tetracarboxylate and Dipyridyl Ligands: Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Luminescent Properties

Two coordination polymers, {[Zn₂(L)(bpy)] · 2H₂O}_n ( 1 ) and [Zn₂(L)(bpe)]_n ( 2 ) [H₄L = terphenyl‐2,2′,4,4′‐tetracarboxylic acid, bpy = 4,4′‐bipyridine, and bpe = 1,2‐bis(4‐pyridyl)ethane], were hydrothermally synthesized under similar conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, TGA, and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. Compound 1 has a 3D framework containing Zn–O–C–O–Zn 1D chains. Compound 2 exhibits a 3D framework, which features tubular channels. The channels are occupied by bpe molecules. The differences in the structures demonstrate that the auxiliary dipyridyl‐containing ligand has a significant effect on the construction of the final framework. Additionally, the fluorescent properties of the two compounds were also studied in the solid state at room temperature.     

Accelerating effects of N‐aryl‐N′,N′‐dialkyl ureas on epoxy‐dicyandiamide curing system

This report focuses on epoxy‐dicyandiamide (DICY) curing system accelerated by N‐aryl‐N′,N′‐dialkyl urea, aiming at clarifying the accelerating mechanism and the relationship between accelerating effect and molecular structure of the accelerators. Nine N‐aryl‐N′,N′‐dialkyl ureas were synthesized and investigated with measurements of differential scanning calorimetry, thermo gravimetric/differential thermal analysis and NMR spectroscopy. The results revealed that the ureas released the corresponding secondary amines by the thermal dissociation in the presence of epoxide, which led to the formation of tertiary amines that catalyze the addition reaction of DICY to epoxide. Moreover, a tendency that the ureas able to release more compact amines exhibited higher acceleration effects was discovered. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem, 2010     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Coordination Polymers with Aromatic Dioxide as Bridge Ligands

Two coordination polymers, namely, two-dimensional complex 1 {[Cu(μ- L)1.5(ClO4)2(H2O)].(H2O)0.5}n (L = pyrazine-1,4-dioxide) and one-dimensional complex 2 [Co(μ-L)Br2(H2O)2]n, have been synthesized with pyrazine-1,4-dioxide as bridging ligands, and their crystal structures were determined by X-ray crystallography. Crystal data for complex 1: monoclinic system, space group C2/c, with a = 23.310(3), b = 12.2338(17), c = 10.6075(15) , β = 110.487(2)°, V = 2833.6(7) 3, Z = 8, C6H9Cl2CuN3O12.5, Mr = 457.60, Dc = 2.145 g/cm3, F(000) = 1832 and μ = 1.998 mm-1; and those for 2: monoclinic system, space group C2/c, with a = 11.012(3), b = 7.483(2), c = 11.451(3) , β = 101.654(4)°, V = 924.2(4) 3, Z = 4, C4H8Br2CoN2O4, Mr = 366.87, Dc = 2.637 g/cm3, F(000) = 700 and μ = 10.487 mm-1. 1 shows a two-dimensional sheet structure on the ac plane through the coordination of μ-L bridging ligands with Cu(II) ions, while 2 displays a zigzag one-dimensional chain along the c axis via the coordination of μ-L bridging ligand with Co(II) ions. Hydrogen bonds in 1 and 2 make the sheets (or chains) connect each other to form a three-dimensional structure.     

Two Lanthanide(III) Complexes based on the Schiff Base N,N′‐Bis(salicylidene)‐1,5‐diamino‐3‐oxapentane: Synthesis,Characterization, DNA‐binding Properties,and Antioxidation

The Schiff base N,N′‐bis(salicylidene)‐1,5‐diamino‐3‐oxapentane (H₂L) and its lanthanide(III) complexes, PrL(NO₃)(DMF)(H₂O) ( 1 ) and Ho₂L₂(NO₃)₂ · 2H₂O ( 2 ), were synthesized and characterized by physicochemical and spectroscopic methods. Single crystal X‐ray structure analysis revealed that complex 1 is a discrete mononuclear species. The Pr^III ion is nine‐coordinate, forming a distorted capped square antiprismatic arrangement. Complex 2 is a centrosymmetric dinuclear neutral entity in which the Ho^III ion is eight‐coordinate with distorted square antiprismatic arrangement. The DNA‐binding properties of H₂L and its Ln^III complexes were investigated by spectrophotometric methods and viscosity measurements. The results suggest that the ligand H₂L and its Ln^III complexes both connect to DNA in a groove binding mode; the complexes bind more strongly to DNA than the ligand. Moreover, the antioxidant activities of the Ln^III complexes were in vitro determined by superoxide and hydroxyl radical scavenging methods, which indicate that complexes 1 and 2 have OH ^· and O₂^{– ·} radical scavenging activity.     

Two New Cadmium(II) Compounds based on Distinct Second Building Subunits: Solvothermal Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Luminescent Properties

Two cadmium(II) coordination polymers, namely [Cd₃(bpt)₂(DMA)₂]_n ( 1 ) and [Cd₂(bpt)(btz)(DMF)]_n ( 2 ) (H₃bpt = biphenyl‐3,4′,5‐tricarboxylic acid, Hbtz = 1H‐benzotriazole, DMA = N,N‐dimethylacetamide; DMF = N,N‐dimethylformamide), were solvothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. Compound 1 displays a 3D framework based on trinuclear {Cd₃(COO)₄} subunits and can be simplified into a (4,8)‐connected topological network by viewing bpt^3– ligands and trinuclear {Cd₃(COO)₄} units as 4‐, 8‐connected nodes, respectively. Compound 2 also displays a 3D framework but based on 1D chain subunits controlled by carboxylate groups and btz^– ligands. In addition, the thermal stabilities and luminescent properties of compounds 1 and 2 were also investigated.     

Syntheses,Structures and Spectroscopic Characterization of Extended Waugh‐Type Polyoxometalates with Metal Ions as Linkers

Two extended Waugh‐type polyoxometalates compounds, (NH₄)₄Na₂[MnMo₉O₃₂]·6H₂O ( 1 ) and (NH₄)₂Na₂[{Cu(H₂O)₄}(MnMo₉O₃₂)]·5H₂O ( 2 ) have been synthesized and characterized. Both of the left‐handed and right‐handed [MnMo₉O₃₂]^6? polyanions enantiomers can be observed in compounds 1 and 2 . In compound 1 , the homochiral [MnMo₉O₃₂]^6? polyanions enantiomers are linked by sodium ions to form two kinds of alternately arranged 2D polymeric sheets, which are further stacked into a 3D framework. In compound 2 , the homochiral [MnMo₉O₃₂]^6? polyanions enantiomers are linked by [(H₂O)₂Cu(μ₂‐H₂O)₂Na(H₂O)₂]³⁺ bimetal aggregates to form two kinds of alternately arranged zigzag chains, which are further weaved into a 2D polymeric sheet by sodium ions. In addition, the influence of the synthesis conditions has also been studied.     

Synthesis and properties of new soluble aromatic polyamides and polyimides on the basis of N,N′‐bis(3‐aminobenzoyl)‐N,N′‐diphenyl‐1,4‐phenylenediamine

A new N‐phenylated amide (N‐phenylamide) unit containing aromatic diamine, N,N′‐bis(3‐aminobenzoyl)‐N,N′‐diphenyl‐1,4‐phenylenediamine, was prepared by the condensation of N,N′‐diphenyl‐1,4‐phenylenediamine with 3‐nitrobenzoyl chloride, followed by catalytic reduction. Two series of organosoluble aromatic poly(N‐phenylamide‐imide)s and poly(N‐phenylamide‐amide)s with inherent viscosities of 0.58–0.82 and 0.56–1.21 dL/g were prepared by a conventional two‐stage method and the direct phosphorylation polycondensation, respectively, from the diamine with various aromatic dianhydrides and aromatic dicarboxylic acids. All polyimides and polyamides are amorphous and readily soluble in many organic solvents such as N,N‐dimethylacetamide and N‐methyl‐2‐pyrrolidone. These polymers could be solution cast into transparent, tough, and flexible films with high tensile strengths. These polyimides and polyamides had glass‐transition temperatures in the ranges of 230–258 and 196–229 °C, respectively. Decomposition temperatures of the polyimides for 10% weight loss all occurred above 500 °C in both nitrogen and air atmospheres. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 40: 2564–2574, 2002