Déplacements Chimiques du Carbone 13, Constantes de Couplage 1J(CH) et 3J(CH) dans une série de dérivés trisubstitués du benzène

¹³C chemical shifts, 1-bond and 3-bond (meta) ¹³C? H coupling constants have been determined in a series of trisubstituted benzene; the substituents are Cl, NH₂, N(C₂H₅)₂, N(iC₃H₇)₂, N(C₂H₄)₂O. Chemical shifts are only in moderate agreement with the usual additivity rules. Additivity rules relative to the above mentioned coupling constants are proposed. With few exceptions, the difference between predicted and observed values is less than 10%.     

Application de la réduction polarographique des sulfones aromatiques et des p-toluènesulfonates d'alkyle à des problèmes de structure

The polarographic reduction potentials of a series of aromatic sulfones and homologous alkyl tosylates in anhydrous NN-dimethylformamide have been measured. The relation between reduction potential and structure is discussed on the basis of HMO. calculations, under the assumption that compounds PhSO₂X (X = NR¹R², OR, halogens) are sulfone derivatives A critical approach is made of the use of the Taft-Hammett relation for correlating half-wave potentials. The different reduction mechanisms at the electrode observed in aprotic and protic media for the above compounds are satisfactorily accounted for by simple MO. calculations.     

Obtention de phosphore élémentaire et de phosphures de nickel par électrolyse de solutions de pentoxyde de phosphore dans des bains à base de cryolithe

By electrolysis of cryolitic solutions of P₂O₅, elementary pure phosphorus is obtained on carbon cathode and Ni phosphides on Ni cathode. The most probable mechanism of phosphorus formation in these conditions seems to be the final dissociation of P₂O₅ in P⁵⁺ and O^2? and the primary electrodic discharge of these ions.     

Etude par spectrométrie de masse de l'ionisation de benzonitriles,de phénylacétonitriles et de N,N-diméthylanilines substitués

Molecular ionization potentials for series of compounds of the type X? C₆H₄? CN, X? C₆H₄CH₂? CN and X? C₆H₄? N(CH₃)₂ have been measured using the retarding potential difference technique (RPD. technique). The effect of the various substituents X is better correlated through the electrophilic Brown σ_p⁺ constants than through Hammett's σ_p values. No meta-para orientation effect is observed. For all the disubstituted phenyl compounds studied, the effect of the second substituent is affected by the electron-releasing power of the original substituent. Ionization potentials calculated by using the semi-empirical method of equivalent orbitals are in good agreement with the experimental values.     

Interactions intramoleculaires: XXII—Constantes de couplage, équilibres conformationnels et interactions gauches avec un groupement t-butyle (molécules cyclohexéniques deutériées)

The NMR parameters are determined for a series of disubstituted (R = CH₃, (CH₃)₃C; X = COOCH₃, CN) and specifically deuterated cyclohexenes. The ³ J(HH), ³J(HD), ⁴J(HH) and ⁵ J(HH) coupling constants are used to evaluate the conformational equilibria. Three of the five compounds with an allylic t-butyl substituent, are conformationally heterogeneous; these equilibria, and those between stereoisomers are used for an analysis of this phenomenon, carried out within the framework of the hypothesis of additivity of conformational free energies and gauche interactions.     

Applications de la Résonance Dynamique du Proton et du Carbone-13 à l'Etude d'Azines Hétérocycliques. Mécanismes de Formation et d'Isomérisation

A ¹H and ¹³C n.m.r. study of heterocyclic azines is presented and the influence of Z/E isomerism on the ¹³C chemical shifts is examined. The kinetic study of the formation and Z/E isomerization of these compounds has been carried out and mechanisms of these reactions are discussed.     

Complexes macrocycliques des lanthanides: Stabilité et comportement électrochimique dans le méthanol et le carbonate de propylène

Macrocyclic Complexes of Lanthanides: Stability and Electrochemical Behaviour in Methanol and Propylene Carbonate The stabilities of the 1:1 complexes of the trivalent lanthanides with the diazapolyoxamacrocycles (2.1.) and (2.2.1.) in anhydrous methanol and propylene carbonate have been determined at 25°, by competitive potentiometric methods using H⁺ or Ag⁺ as auxiliary cations, with Et₄NClO₄ as supporting-electrolyte. Additional data are also reported for the crown ethers 15C5 and 18C6 in propylene carbonate. It is shown that the diazapolyoxamacrocycles are much stronger complexing agents for trivalent lanthanides than macrocyclic polyethers, and that the bicyclic (2.2.1.) cryptates are more stable than the monocyclic (2.1.) complexes. With increasing atomic number of the lanthanides, the stability increases with diazapolyoxamacrocycles and decreases with cyclic polyethers. The electrochemical reduction of the trivalent samarium and europium cryptates has been investigated by polarography on a dropping Hg-electrode, in water and methanol. In both solvating solvents, the +2 oxidation states of the cations are stabilized by complexation.     

Synthèse électrochimique du cycle époxydique. Communication préliminaire

The polarographic behaviour of ditosyloxy alkanes TsO(CH₂)_nOTs in aprotic medium suggests that intramolecular cyclisation takes place after reductive cleavage of a single SO₂? O bond at the dropping electrode. This hypothesis was verified by controlled potential electrolysis of the lower homologues at a mercury cathode. High yields of epoxy compounds are obtained by this method.     

Synthèse de nouveaux types de dérivés C-glycosyliques à partir de sucres acétyléniques ou de leurs équivalents synthétiques partiels

Synthesis of Novel Types of C-Glycosyl-derivatives from Acetylenic Sugars or Partial Synthetic Equivalents thereof The concept of synthetic equivalent is not unequivocal and, for example, α-fluoroenamines may behave in some cases as synthetic equivalents of ynamines and, in other situations, quite differently. Some uses of these α-fluoroenamines, ‘partial synthetic equivalents’ of ynamines, for the synthesis of C-glycosyl derivatives of coumarins, chromones, quinolines, quinolones, thietenes and isoxazoles are described. We also report the preparation of a series of mono- and diglycosylthiophenes by reacting HS^? with mono- and diglycosylbutadiynes. Acetylenic sugar derivatives have also been used for the synthesis of a diglycosylazaphosphorine and a spirooxolenone.     

Synthèse de sucres aminès ramifiés II. Synthèse et réactions de spiro-aziridines. Communication préliminaire

Treatment of 3-C-cyano-1,2:5,6-di-O-isopropylidene-3-O-(toluene-p-sulfonyl)-α-D -allofurannose with AlLiH₄ or RMgX yields spiro-aziridines with two identical substituents on C(3′) (? H, ? CH₃, ? C₂H₅). Reactions of these products and their derivatives are briefly described. If the C(3′) substituents are protons, the aziridine ring is easily opened. In acidic media (HCl), an amino-sugar containing the branched chain ? CH₂Cl is produced; with hydrogenation, a ? CH₃ branched chain results. If the C(3′) substituents are methyl groups, the aziridine ring cannot be opened neither with HCl nor with hydrogen. The acetylated derivative of this latter compound rearranges to the corresponding allylamide with HCl. For both types of spiro-aziridine, the nitrous deamination leads to the corresponding alkene.     

Polymérisation “basse pression” de l'ethylène en préasence de noir de carbone

The polymerization of ethylene with Ziegler-Natta catalysts in the presence of carbon black has shown three characteristic features both with a heterogeneous catalyst, AlBu₃? TiCl₄, and with a soluble catalyst, Cl₂Ti(C₅H₅)₂? AlEt₂Cl. They are, in order of increasing importance: reactivity of the organoaluminum derivatives with surface chemical groups of the carbon black, adsorption of a certain amount of organoaluminum compounds on the carbon black surface, and influence of the specific surface of carbon black, which controls the dispersion degree of the catalytic system. Furthermore, it was possible to obtain polyethylene by this procedure, containing different amounts and different types of carbon black.     

Fe2PO5, un phosphate de fer de valence mixte. Préparation et études structurale, mössbauer et magnétique

Fe₂PO₅ is prepared from diverse components of the Fe---P---O system at 900°C in sealed silica tubes in vacuum. The study of a single crystal shows an orthorhombic cell, space group Pnma, with a = 7.378, B = 6.445, C = 7.471 Å and Z = 4. The structure is determined through direct methods and Fourier syntheses and refined to R = 0.027. The phosphorus fills isolated tetrahedra. The Fe^II and Fe^III ions are ordered in distorted octahedra: the octahedra surrounding Fe^II build strings parallel to the b axis and share edges; the octahedra containing Fe^III are connected on both sides of these strings alternatively with the PO₄ tetrahedra. The two types of octahedra share one face. Such an arrangement strongly recalls two out of the three Al₂SiO₅ polymorphs, namely, the kyanite and sillimanite. The Mössbauer spectroscopy exhibits a magnetic transition at 220 K. Below, the spectrum shows a six-line hyperfine pattern for Fe^III and an eight-lines one for Fe^II with a rather weak hyperfine field; above, there are two well differentiated doublets, confirming the absence of electronic charge transfer at room temperature. The magnetic susceptibility, recorded from 90 to 300 K, is typically that of an antiferromagnetic compound with C_M = 7.12, θ_p = −350 K and T_N 250 K. The magnetic interactions are discussed. The electronic localization is explained through structural and crystal field considerations; the electrostatic potential difference between the Fe^II and Fe^III sites is calculated.     

Synthèse d'une sonde biotinylée à bras clivable allongé pour l'isolement des récepteurs de l'angiotensine II

Synthesis of a Biotinylated Probe with an Extended Cleavable Arm for Angiotensin II Receptors Purification We have synthesized a new biotinylated probe for angiotensin II receptors studies: biotinyl-NH(CH₂)₂? SS? (CH₂)₂? CO-Gly-? Ahx-[Ala¹, Phe(4N₃)⁸]angiotensin II ( 5 ). This molecule can be photoactivated through an arylazido group. ¹H-NMR studies suggest that it adopts an extended conformation which should allow a simultaneous recognition of both streptavidin and hormone receptor. It has a good affinity for receptors (K_d = 1 nM) and hence is a promising tool in their detection (autoradiography, gold-, ferritin-, enzyme-, or fluorescent streptavidin derivatives) and separation (cell sorting, affinity chromatography). It can be monoiodinated (°6) at its tyrosine residue without a significant loss of affinity. Its extended cleavable arm allows an easy recovery of the ‘probe-receptor’ complex from streptavidin. An HPLC monitoring of the synthesis is described, particularly of the segment coupling 1 + 2 in presence of (benzotriazol-1-yloxy)tris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (BOP). This method can be used as well for synthesis of the D -Phe⁸ derivative that has antagonist properties.     

Résonance Magnétique Nucléaire en phase nématique. Exploration de la barrière d'empêchement à la libre rotation de la monofluoroacétone

The NMR spectra of monochloro-, monobromo- and monofluoroacetone (CH₃? CO? CH₂X with X = Cl, Br, F) oriented in a nematic phase have been measured and the direct dipolar coupling constants determined. The barrier to internal rotation for the CH₂F group has been studied for fluorine compound using various hypotheses. The best agreement with IR data has been obtained using the potential equation V(θ) = Σ_n V_n × (1 – cos nθ)/2 and a Boltzmann distribution of the CH₂F group (V₁ = 250 ± 50 cal.mol^?1, V₂ = 1650 ± 100 cal.mol^?1, V₃ = ?1000 ± 100 cal.mol^?1).     

Identification de stérols à chaîne latérale oxygénée dans une éponge de l'espèce Hyrtios

Thirty-two sterols are identified in the sponge Hyrtios sp. In addition to fourteen monohydroxylated compounds, the sterol fraction contains eight functionalized sidechain sterols, three of them new: 3 β-hydroxy-24-norchol-5-en-23-al (19) , (22-trans)-3 β-hydroxycholest-5, 22-dien-24-one (20) and (22R, 23R, 24S) or (22S, 23S, 24S)- 22,23-epoxy-24-methylchoest-5-en-3 β-ol (24). The probable biological origin, rather than artifact production, of these undescribed components is discussed.     

Etudes par la RMN du carbone-13 de quelques dérivés cyclopropaniques: Déplacements chimiques et paramètres structuraux

Measurements of the ¹³C chemical shifts of monosubstituted cyclopropanes (C₃H₅X, X = CH₃, Br, ? C?CH) enabled us to determine the direct additivity parameters which depend solely on the nature of the substituent. In the case of polysubstituted derivatives, complementary effects due to pairwise contributions of the substituents superpose upon the direct effects. A systematic study of cyclopropanes polysubstituted by bromine atoms, and methyl and ethynyl groups shows these different contributions and permits us to propose a simple interpretation for the majority of cases. Pairwise interaction has been ascribed either to electron transfer or to symmetric or dissymmetric steric interactions between the different substituents, as is shown by the comparison of the theoretical with the experimental shift values.     

Identification de stérols à chaînes latérales courtes dans l′éponge Damiriana hawaiiana

Identification of short side chain sterols in the sponge Damiriana hawaiiana The steroidal composition of the sponge Damiriana hawaiiana is examined. Twenty-seven components are identified. In addition to the C₂₆-C₂₉, Δ⁵-mono and diunsaturated sterols, the sponge contains sterols without side-chain: androsta-5, 16-dien-3β-ol( 1 ), androst-5-en-3β-ol( 2 ); sterols with a non-functionalized side-chain consisting of two, three, four, five and six carbon atoms: pregna-5, 20-dien-3β-ol( 5 ), pregn-5-en-3β-ol( 6 ), 23, 24-bisnor-chola-5, 20-dien-3β-ol( 7 ), 23, 24-bisnor-chol-5-en-3β-ol( 8 ), 24-nor-chol-5-en-3β-ol( 10 ), chol-5-en-3β-ol( 11 ), 26, 27-bisnor-cholest-5-en-3β-ol( 12 ), and sterols possessing a short oxygenated side-chain such as 3β-hydroxy-androst-5-en-17-one( 3 ), androst-5-en-3β, 17β-diol( 4 ) and 3β-hydroxy-26, 27-bisnor-22-trans-cholesta-5, 22-dien-24-one( 14 ). The probable biological or dietary origin rather than artifact production of these hitherto undescribed components from marine sources is supported by their relatively high concentration and their relative proportions, both very different from those expected for autoxidation.     

Etude de la fragmentation par impact électronique de dérivés du benzothiazole

Study of Electron-Impact Fragmentation of Benzothiazole Derivatives The mass spectra of eighteen substituted benzothiazoles are reported and discussed. All these compounds are thermodynamically stable and give an intense molecular ion, which undergoes different types of fragmentation depending on the nature of the substituent which is rarely eliminated directly. β-Cleavage with respect to the heterocyclic double bond is often observed. Specific ²H-, ¹³C-, ¹⁵N- and ³⁴S-labelling have been used in order to confirm the fragmentation patterns.     

Polymérisation anionique des diènes. IV. Contribution aux etudes des mécanismes de propagation stéréospécifique des isoprène et butadiène par les organo-alcalins

By taking into account different possible interactions between the living end, the counterion and the nature of the solvent used on the one hand, and the influence of the temperature on the kinetics and the microstructures of polydienes on the other hand, it has been possible to suggest some new explanations concerning the mechanisms of the anionic propagation of butadiene and isoprene. In hydrocarbon media, the stereospecificity of the 1,4 propagation initiated by lithium should be considered as the consequence of the coordination of the counterion by both of the two bonds of the diene molécule. The stereospecificity of the vinyl propagation by the same counterion in dioxane solvent should be the consequence of the competition between the (Li⁺, dioxane) and (Li⁺, diene) coordination complexations. In this case, the Li⁺ counterion should only be coordinated by only one of the two double bonds of the diene molecule. With isoprene, the π-electron donation should originate mainly from the C₃?C₄ double bond. The decrease of the stereospecificity is due to the increasing size of the alkali counterion and the separation or the dissociation of the growing ion-pairs.     

The Crystal and Molecular Structure of 3-Oxo-17β-acetoxy-Δ4-14α-methyl-8α, 9β, 10α, 13α-estrene

The crystal and molecular structure of 3-oxo-17β-acetoxy-Δ⁴-14α-methyl-8α, 9β, 10α, 13α-estrene, C₂₁H₃₀O₃, has been determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystals belong to the orthorhombic space group P2₁2₁2₁, with the cell dimensions a = 12.093 Å, b = 19.667 Å, c = 7.746 Å; Z = 4. Intensity data were collected at room temperature with an automatic four-circle diffractometer. The structure was solved by direct methods and the parameters were refined by least-squares analysis. All the hydrogen atoms were included in the refinement. The final R value was 0.038 for 1413 observed reflections. The conformation of ring A is intermediate between a half-chair and a 1, 2-diplanar form. The hydrogens at C(9) and C(10) are anti, the B/C ring junction is trans, and rings B and C adopt chair conformations. Ring D is cis fused and is halfway between C₂ and C_s forms.