Enantioselective Double Manipulation of Tetrahydroisoquinolines with Terminal Alkynes and Aldehydes under Copper(I) Catalysis

Tetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloids with a C1 stereogenic center are a common unit in many natural and non‐natural compounds of biological importance. Herein we describe a novel Cu^I‐catalyzed highly chemo‐ and enantioselective synthesis of chiral tetrahydroisoquinoline‐alkaloid derivatives from readily available unsubstituted tetrahydroisoquinolines, aldehydes, and terminal alkynes in the presence of the ligand (R,R)‐N‐pinap. This synthetic operation installs two substituents in the 1‐ and 2‐positions.     

Dinuclear Complexes of Copper(I) with Crown Ether‐containing N‐Thiophosphorylated Bis‐thioureas and 2,2′‐Bipyridine or 1,10‐Phenanthroline: Synthesis,Characterization, and Picrate Extraction Properties

Reaction of O,O′‐diisopropylthiophosphoric acid isothiocyanate (iPrO)₂P(S)NCS with 1,10‐diaza‐18‐crown‐6, 1,7‐diaza‐18‐crown‐6, or 1,7‐diaza‐15‐crown‐5 leads to the N‐thiophosphorylated bis‐thioureas N,N′‐bis[C(S)NHP(S)(OiPr)₂]‐1,10‐diaza‐18‐crown‐6 ( H₂L^I ), N,N′‐bis[C(S)NHP(S)(OiPr)₂]‐1,7‐diaza‐18‐crown‐6 ( H₂L^II ) and N,N′‐bis[C(S)NHP(S)(OiPr)₂]‐1,7‐diaza‐15‐crown‐5 ( H₂L^III ). Reaction of the potassium salts of H₂L^I–III with a mixture of CuI and 2,2′‐bipyridine ( bpy ) or 1,10‐phenanthroline ( phen ) in aqueous EtOH/CH₂Cl₂ leads to the dinuclear complexes [Cu₂(bpy)₂L^I–III] and [Cu₂(phen)₂L^I–III] . The structures of these compounds were investigated by ¹H, ³¹P{¹H} NMR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. The crystal structures of H₂L^I and [Cu₂(phen)₂L^I] were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. Extraction capacities of the obtained compounds in comparison to the related compounds 1,10‐diaza‐18‐crown‐6, N,N′‐bis[C(=CMe₂)CH₂P(O)(OiPr)₂]‐1,10‐diaza‐18‐crown‐6, N,N′‐bis[C(S)NHP(O)(OiPr)₂]‐1,10‐diaza‐18‐crown‐6 towards the picrate salts LiPic, NaPic, KPic. and NH₄Pic were also studied.     

A twofold interwoven two‐dimensional→two‐dimensional (2‐D→2‐D) cluster–organic network based on the [Cu2I2] cluster and the 4,4′‐(diazenediyl)dipyridine ligand: poly[[μ2‐4,4′‐(diazenediyl)dipyridine]‐μ2‐iodido‐copper(I)]

In the polymeric title compound, [CuI(C₁₀H₈N₄)]_n, the Cu^I atom is in a four‐coordinated tetrahedral geometry, formed by two I atoms and two pyridine N atoms from two different 4,4′‐(diazenediyl)dipyridine (4,4′‐azpy) ligands. Two μ₂‐I atoms link two Cu^I atoms to form a planar rhomboid [Cu₂I₂] cluster located on an inversion centre, where the distance between two Cu^I atoms is 2.7781 (15) Å and the Cu—I bond lengths are 2.6290 (13) and 2.7495 (15) Å. The bridging 4,4′‐azpy ligands connect the [Cu₂I₂] clusters into a two‐dimensional (2‐D) double‐layered grid‐like network [parallel to the (10) plane], with a (4,4)‐connected topology. Two 2‐D grid‐like networks interweave each other by long 4,4′‐azpy bridging ligands to form a dense 2‐D double‐layered network. To the best of our knowledge, this interwoven 2‐D→2‐D network is observed for the first time in [Cu₂I₂]–organic compounds.     

Novel Dinuclear Redox‐isomeric Complexes with a Tetrapodal Pyridine‐based Ligand

Tris‐o‐semiquinonato cobalt complexes react with a tetrapodal pyridine‐derived ligand to form dinuclear cobalt compounds of general formula (OMP)[CoQ₂]₂, where OMP = 2,2′‐(pyridine‐2,6‐diyl)bis(N¹,N¹,N³,N³‐tetramethylpropane‐1,3‐diamine), Q = mono‐ or dianion of 3,6‐di‐tert‐butyl‐o‐benzoquinone (complex 1 ) and it derivatives: 3,6‐di‐tert‐butyl‐4,5‐N,N′‐piperazino‐o‐benzoquinone (complex 2 ), and 3,6‐di‐tert‐butyl‐4‐Cl‐o‐benzoquinone (complex 3 ). Single crystal X‐ray crystallography of 1 and 3 indicates two bis‐quinonato cobalt units bound by an OMP ligand, which acts as a bridge. Each central cobalt atom is chelated by one N¹,N¹,N³,N³‐tetramethylpropane‐1,3‐diamine and two o‐quinonato fragments. The nitrogen atom of the pyridine ring is uncoordinated. All complexes were characterized by NIR‐IR and EPR spectroscopy, precise adiabatic vacuum calorimetry, and by variable‐temperature magnetic susceptibility measurements. All data indicate a reversible thermally driven redox‐isomeric (valence tautomeric) transformation in the solid state for all complexes.     

Polymeric adducts of rhodium(II) tetraacetate with aliphatic diamines: natural abundance 13C and 15N CPMAS NMR investigations

Complexation properties of dimeric rhodium(II) tetracarboxylates have been utilised in chemistry, spectroscopy and organic synthesis. Particularly, the combination of these rhodium salts with multifunctional ligands results in the formation of coordination polymers, and these are of interest because of their gas‐occlusion properties. In the present work, the polymeric adducts of rhodium(II) tetraacetate with flexible ligands exhibiting conformational variety, ethane‐1,2‐diamine, propane‐1,3‐diamine and their N,N′‐dimethyl‐ and N,N,N′,N′‐tetramethyl derivatives, have been investigated by means of elemental analysis, ¹³C CPMAS NMR, ¹⁵N CPMAS NMR and density functional theory modelling. Elemental analysis and NMR spectra indicated the axial coordination mode and regular structures of (1 : 1)_n oligomeric chains in the case of adducts of ethane‐1,2‐diamine, N,N′‐dimethylethane‐1,2‐diamine N,N,N′,N′‐tetramethylethane‐1,2‐diamine and N,N,N′,N′‐tetramethylpropane‐1,3‐diamine. Propane‐1,3‐diamine and N,N′‐dimethylpropane‐1,3‐diamine tended to form heterogeneous materials, composed of oligomeric (1 : 1)_n chains and the additive of dirhodium units containing equatorially bonded ligands. Experimental findings have been supported by density functional theory modelling of some hypothetical structures and gauge‐invariant atomic orbital calculations of NMR chemical shifts. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis,structural characterization and thermal properties of a new copper(II) one‐dimensional coordination polymer based on bridging N,N′‐bis(2‐hydroxybenzylidene)‐2,2‐dimethylpropane‐1,3‐diamine and dicyanamide ligands

The design and synthesis of polymeric coordination compounds of 3d transition metals are of great interest in the search for functional materials. The coordination chemistry of the copper(II) ion is of interest currently due to potential applications in the areas of molecular biology and magnetochemistry. A novel coordination polymer of Cu^II with bridging N,N′‐bis(2‐hydroxyphenyl)‐2,2‐dimethylpropane‐1,3‐diamine (H₂L‐DM) and dicyanamide (dca) ligands, catena‐poly[[[μ₂‐2,2‐dimethyl‐N,N′‐bis(2‐oxidobenzylidene)propane‐1,3‐diamine‐1:2κ⁶O,N,N′,O′:O,O′]dicopper(II)]‐di‐μ‐dicyanamido‐1:2′κ²N¹:N⁵;2:1′κ²N¹:N⁵], [Cu₂(C₁₉H₂₀N₂O₂)(C₂N₃)₂]_n, has been synthesized and characterized by CHN elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, thermal analysis and X‐ray single‐crystal diffraction analysis. Structural studies show that the Cu^II centres in the dimeric asymmetric unit adopt distorted square‐pyramidal geometries, as confirmed by the Addison parameter (τ) values. The chelating characteristics of the L‐DM²⁻ ligand results in the formation of a Cu^II dimer with a double phenolate bridge in the asymmetric unit. In the crystal, the dimeric units are further linked to adjacent dimeric units through μ_1,5‐dca bridges to produce one‐dimensional polymeric chains.     

Structure and spectroscopic properties of the dimeric copper(I) N‐heterocyclic carbene complex [Cu2(CNCt‐Bu)2](PF6)2

In recent years, the use of copper N‐heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes has expanded to fields besides catalysis, namely medicinal chemistry and luminescence applications. In the latter case, multinuclear copper NHC compounds have attracted interest, however, the number of these complexes in the literature is still quite limited. Bis[μ‐1,3‐bis(3‐tert‐butylimidazolin‐2‐yliden‐1‐yl)pyridine]‐1κ⁴C²,N:N,C^2′;2κ⁴C²,N:N,C^2′‐dicopper(I) bis(hexafluoridophosphate), [Cu₂(C₁₉H₂₅N₅)₂](PF₆)₂, is a dimeric copper(I) complex bridged by two CNC, i.e. bis(N‐heterocyclic carbene)pyridine, ligands. Each Cu^I atom is almost linearly coordinated by two NHC ligands and interactions are observed between the pyridine N atoms and the metal centres, while no cuprophilic interactions were observed. Very strong absorption bands are evident in the UV–Vis spectrum at 236 and 274 nm, and an emission band is observed at 450 nm. The reported complex is a new example of a multinuclear copper NHC complex and a member of a compound class which has only rarely been reported.     

The Stability of Metal N,N,N′,N′‐Tetrakis(2‐aminoethyl)ethane‐ 1,2‐diamine (=penten) Complexes and the X‐Ray Crystal Structure of [Tl(NO3)(penten)](NO3)2

Complex formation between N,N,N′,N′‐tetrakis(2‐aminoethyl)ethane‐1,2‐diamine (penten) and the metal ions Mn²⁺, Co²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cd²⁺, Hg²⁺, Ag⁺, Pb²⁺, and Tl³⁺ (in 1.00M NaNO₃ and 25°) was investigated by potentiometry and spectrophotometry. These are the first reported values of the stability constants for this ligand with Ag⁺, Pb²⁺, and Tl³⁺. The X‐ray crystal structure of [Tl(NO₃)(penten)](NO₃)₂ was determined. In this structure, Tl³⁺ shows a coordination number of seven made up of the six N‐donors and one O‐atom of NO.     

A Second-generation photocage for Zn2+ inspired by TPEN: characterization and insight into the uncaging quantum yields of ZinCleav chelators

Photocages have been used to elucidate the biological functions of various small molecules and Ca²⁺; however, there are very few photocages available for other metal ions. ZinCleav‐2 (1‐(4,5‐dimethoxy‐2‐nitrophenyl)‐N,N,N′,N′‐tetrakis‐pyridin‐2‐ylmethyl‐ethane‐1,2‐diamine) is a second‐generation photocage for Zn²⁺ that releases the metal ion after a light‐induced bifurcation of the chelating ligand. The structure of ZinCleav‐2 was inspired by TPEN (N,N,N′,N′‐tetrakis(2‐pyridylmethyl)ethylenediamine), which is routinely used to sequester metal ions in cells owing to its high binding affinity. Inclusion of a 2‐nitrobenzyl chromophore leads to the formation of two more weakly binding di‐(2‐picolyl)amine (DPA) fragments upon photolysis of the TPEN backbone. The desired ligand was prepared using a modified procedure used to access ZinCleav‐1 (1‐(4,5‐dimethoxy‐2‐nitrophenyl)‐N,N′‐dimethyl‐N,N′‐bis‐pyridin‐2‐ylmethyl‐ethane‐1,2‐diamine). ZinCleav‐2 has a conditional dissociation constant (K_d) of ～0.9 fM as measured by competitive titration with a quinoline‐based fluorescent sensor for Zn²⁺. The K_d of the Zn²⁺ complex of the DPA photoproducts is ～158 nM ; therefore, the ΔK_d for ZinCleav‐2 photocage is ～10⁸. A large ΔK_d is required to significantly perturb free metal ion concentrations in biological assays. The quantum yield of photolysis of apo ZinCleav‐2 and the [Zn(ZinCleav‐2)]²⁺ complex are 4.7 and 2.3 %, respectively, as determined by HPLC analysis. Proof of concept Zn²⁺ release upon photolysis of [Zn(ZinCleav‐2)]²⁺ was demonstrated using the fluorescent sensor Zinpyr‐1, and the speciation of Zn²⁺ complexes was simulated using computational methods. The influence of benzylic substituents on the quantum yield of uncaging is also analyzed with the aim of tuning the photochemical properties caged complexes for in vivo experiments.     

Synthesis,characterization and crystal structures of the bidentate Schiff base N,N′‐bis(2‐nitrocinnamaldehyde)ethylenediamine and its complex with CuNCS and triphenylphosphane

Reaction of copper(I) thiocyanate and triphenylphosphane with the bidentate Schiff base N,N′‐bis(trans‐2‐nitrocinnamaldehyde)ethylenediamine {Nca₂en, (1); systematic name (1E,1′E,2E,2′E)‐N,N′‐(ethane‐1,2‐diyl)bis[3‐(2‐nitrophenyl)prop‐2‐en‐1‐imine]}, C₂₀H₁₈N₄O₄, in a 1:1:1 molar ratio in acetonitrile resulted in the formation of the complex {(1E,1′E,2E,2′E)‐N,N′‐(ethane‐1,2‐diyl)bis[3‐(2‐nitrophenyl)prop‐2‐en‐1‐imine]‐κ²N,N′}(thiocyanato‐κN)(triphenylphosphane‐κP)copper(I)], [Cu(NCS)(C₂₀H₁₈N₄O₄)(C₁₈H₁₅P)] or [Cu(NCS)(Nca₂en)(PPh₃)], (2). The Schiff base and copper(I) complex have been characterized by elemental analyses, IR, electronic and ¹H NMR spectroscopy, and X‐ray crystallography [from synchrotron data for (1)]. The molecule of (1) lies on a crystallographic inversion centre, with a trans conformation for the ethylenediamine unit, and displays significant twists from coplanarity of its nitro group, aromatic ring, conjugated chain and especially ethylenediamine segments. It acts as a bidentate ligand coordinating via the imine N atoms to the Cu^I atom in complex (2), in which the ethylenediamine unit necessarily adopts a somewhat flattened gauche conformation, resulting in a rather bowed shape overall for the ligand. The NCS⁻ ligand is coordinated through its N atom. The geometry around the Cu^I atom is distorted tetrahedral, with a small N—Cu—N bite angle of 81.56 (12)° and an enlarged opposite angle of 117.29 (9)° for SCN—Cu—P. Comparisons are made with the analogous Schiff base having no nitro substituents and with metal complexes of both ligands.     

The Coordination Chemistry of the Versatile Ligand Bis(2‐pyridylthio)methane

Bis(2‐pyridylthio)methane [bpytm, (pyS)₂CH₂] and complexes of this ligand with Zn^II, Hg^II, Cu^I, and Ag^I have been prepared and characterised by elemental analysis, by IR, Raman and ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy, and by X‐ray diffractometry. The ligand is N, N′‐didentate in the Zn^II complexes; N‐monodentate in one Hg^II complex and N, N′‐bis(monodentate) in the other; N‐mono‐N′, S‐didentate in the Cu^I complex; and N, S′‐bis(mono)‐N′, S‐didentate in the Ag^I complex. The structural parameters of the ligand in each coordination mode are compared with those of the free ligand and those of the triiodide salt of the protonated ligand.     

Facile Synthesis of Nitrogen Tetradentate Ligands and Their Applications in CuI‐Catalyzed N‐Arylation and Azide–Alkyne Cycloaddition

Five new tetradentate ligands [NNNN] with benzimidazolyl‐imine or amine nitrogen donors have been synthesized in good yields under mild conditions from easily available substrates. trans‐N,N′‐bis(1‐Ethyl‐2‐benzimidazolylmethylene)cyclohexane‐1,2‐diimine is the best accelerating ligand in this series that supports the Cu^I‐catalyzed Ullmann N‐arylation and the direct three‐component azide–alkyne cycloaddition reaction to give the corresponding substituted imidazole, pyrazole, and triazole in high yields. Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis of its complex with CuI reveals a novel one‐dimensional coordination polymer of the metal chain bridged alternately by the [NNNN] ligand and diiodides.     

A Facile and Efficient Synthesis of Arylsulfonamido‐Substituted 1,5‐Benzodiazepines and N‐[2‐(3‐Benzoylthioureido)aryl]‐3‐oxobutanamide Derivatives

A facile and efficient synthesis of 1,5‐benzodiazepines with an arylsulfonamido substituent at C(3) is described. 1,5‐Benzodiazepine, derived from the condensation of benzene‐1,2‐diamine and diketene, reacts with an arylsulfonyl isocyanate via an enamine intermediate to produce the title compounds of potential synthetic and pharmacological interest in good yields (Scheme 1). In addition, reaction of benzene‐1,2‐diamine and diketene in the presence of benzoyl isothiocyanate leads to N‐[2‐(3‐benzoylthioureido)aryl]‐3‐oxobutanamide derivatives (Scheme 2). This reaction proceeds via an imine intermediate and ring opening of diazepine. The structures were corroborated spectroscopically (IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, and EI‐MS) and by elemental analyses. A plausible mechanism for this type of cyclization is proposed (Scheme 3).     

Benzimidazole bearing Pd–PEPPSI complexes catalyzed direct C2-arylation/heteroarylation of N-substituted benzimidazoles

A convenient and highly efficient palladium-catalyzed direct C2-arylation/heteroarylation of N-substituted benzimidazole derivatives such as N-benzyl/3-chlorobenzyl/2,4,6-trimethylbenzyl/2,4,6-triisopropylbenzyl/aryl benzimidazoles with various aryl/heteroaryl bromides in the presence of Pd–PEPPSI (palladium-pyridine enhanced pre-catalyst preparation stabilization and initiation) complexes is reported. In order to that we have prepared a series of different symmetrical and unsymmetrical N,N′-diaralkyl benzimidazole-bearing Pd–PEPPSI complexes. Among all of the the prepared complexes, Pd–PEPPSI- 3 effectively tuned the reaction at a relatively higher rate under mild reaction conditions in an ethanol–water system. In addition, the catalytic process avoids the use of external ligand and additives. Further the reactivity was compared with commercially available copper-N-heterocyclic carbene catalyst, but the reaction was less successful. With the optimized reaction conditions, a wide range of 2-aryl/heteroaryl-N-substituted benzimidazoles were synthesized in good to excellent yields via Csp²-H/Csp²-X biaryl cross-coupling.     

A mixed‐valence copper coordination polymer generated by a hydrothermal metal/ligand redox reaction process

The title coordination polymer, poly[(μ₄‐2‐oxidoisophthalato‐κ⁶O¹,O²:O²,O³:O^3′:O^3′)(μ₂‐quinoxaline‐κ²N:N′)copper(I)copper(II)], [Cu₂(C₈H₃O₅)(C₈H₆N₂)]_n, contains two crystallographically distinct Cu ions, one quinoxaline (QA) unit and one 2‐oxidoisophthalate trianion (L) derived from 2‐hydroxyisophthalic acid (H₃L). The Cu^II ion is strongly coordinated by four O atoms in a distorted square geometry, of which two belong to two phenoxide groups and the other two to carboxylate groups of two L ligands. In addition, the Cu^II cation interacts weakly with a symmetry‐related carboxylate O atom which belongs to the L ligand in an adjacent layer, giving a square‐pyramidal coordination geometry. The Cu^I ion is trigonally coordinated by two N atoms from two QA molecules and one O atom from an L carboxylate group. The Cu^I centres are bridged by QA ligands to give a chain along the c axis. Two Cu^II ions and two L ligands form a [Cu₂L₂]²⁻ `metallo‐ligand', which coordinates two Cu^I ions. Thus, the chains of Cu^I and QA are linked by the [Cu₂L₂]²⁻ metallo‐ligand to yield a two‐dimensional (6,3) sheet. These sheets are further linked by symmetry‐related carboxylate O atoms of neighbouring layers into a three‐dimensional framework. The in situ reaction from benzene‐1,2,3‐tricarboxylic acid (H₃L1) to L in the present system has rarely been observed before, although a few novel in situ reactions, such as ligand oxidative coupling, hydrolysis and substitution, have been observed during the hydrothermal process.     

Novel antitumor dinuclear platinum (II) complexes with a new chiral tetradentate ligand as the carrier group

Seven dinuclear platinum(II) complexes with a novel chiral tetradentate ligand, (1R,1′R,2R,2′R)‐N¹,N^1′‐(1,4‐phenylenebis(methylene))dicyclohexane‐1,2‐diamine, were designed, synthesized and spectrally characterized. All the complexes were evaluated for their in vitro cytotoxicity against human HepG‐2, A549, HCT‐116 and MCF‐7 cancer cell lines. The results indicated that all compounds showed positive biological activity against HepG‐2, A549 and HCT‐116 cancer cell lines. In particular, compounds D7 and D2 showed better activity than carboplatin against HepG‐2 and A549 and compound D7 also showed an activity close to that of oxaliplatin. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Systematische Studie zu den Koordinationseigenschaften des Guanidin‐Liganden Bis(tetramethylguanidino)propan mit den Metallen Mangan,Cobalt, Nickel,Zink, Cadmium,Quecksilber und Silber

The transition metal complexes with the ligand 1,3‐bis(N,N,N′,N′‐tetramethylguanidino)propane (btmgp), [Mn(btmgp)Br₂] ( 1 ), [Co(btmgp)Cl₂] ( 2 ), [Ni(btmgp)I₂] ( 3 ), [Zn(btmgp)Cl₂] ( 4 ), [Zn(btmgp)(O₂CCH₃)₂] ( 5 ), [Cd(btmgp)Cl₂] ( 6 ), [Hg(btmgp)Cl₂] ( 7 ) and [Ag₂(btmgp)₂][ClO₄]₂·2MeCN ( 8 ), were prepared and characterised for the first time. The stoichiometric reaction of the corresponding water‐free metal salts with the ligand btmgp in dry MeCN or THF resulted in the straightforward formation of the mononuclear complexes 1 – 7 and the binuclear complex 8 . In complexes with M^II the metal ion shows a distorted tetrahedral coordination whereas in 8 , the coordination of the M^I ion is almost linear. The coordination behavior of btmgp and resulting structural parameters of the corresponding complexes were discussed in an comparative approach together with already described complexes of btmgp and the bisguanidine ligand N¹,N²‐bis(1,3‐dimethylimidazolidin‐2‐ylidene)‐ethane‐1,2‐diamine (DMEG₂e), respectively.     

Kinetics and mechanism of gas‐phase pyrolysis of N‐aryl‐3‐oxobutanamide ketoanilides,their 2‐arylhydrazono derivatives,and related compounds

Rates and products of reaction and Arrhenius activation parameters were determined for the gas‐phase thermolysis of 14 substrates of the title compounds using sealed pyrex reactor tubes and HPLC/UV‐VIS to monitor substrate pyrolysis. The 14 compounds under study are N‐phenyl‐3‐oxo‐ ( 1 ), N‐(p‐chlorophenyl)‐3‐oxo‐ ( 2 ), N‐(p‐methylphenyl)‐3‐oxo‐ ( 3 ), and N‐(p‐methoxyphenyl)‐3‐oxobutanamide ( 4 ), in addition to (i) four substrates ( 5–8 ) obtained by the replacement of the pairs of methylene hydrogens at the 2‐position of compounds ( 1–4 ), each pair by a phenylhydrazono group; (ii) three arylhydrazono derivatives ( 9–11 ) in which Cl, CH₃, or OCH₃ groups are substituted at the para position of the phenylhydrazono moiety of compound 5 ; (iii) 3‐oxobutanamide (acetoacetamide, 12 ), N‐phenyl‐3‐oxo‐3‐phenylpropanamide ( 13 ), and N,N′‐diphenylpropanediamide ( 14 ). The reactions were conducted over 374–546 K temperature range, and the values of the Arrhenius log A(s^?1) and E_a(kJ mol^?1) of these reactions were, respectively, 12.0 ± 2.0 and 119.2 ± 17.0 for the ketoanilides ( 1–4, 12–14 ), and 13.0 ± 0.7 and 157.5 ± 8.6 for the arylhyrazono compounds ( 5–11 ). Kinetically, the arylhydrazono derivatives were found to be ca. 1.4 × 10³ to 5.7 × 10³ times less reactive than the parent ketoanilides. A mechanism is proposed to account for reaction products and to rationalize molecular reactivities. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Chem Kinet 39: 82–91, 2007     

Reactions of 1,1′‐Diphosphaferrocene with CuCl and CuBr Resulting in Cu4P4X4Fe2 (X = Cl,Br) Complexes with Adamantane‐like Topologies

Cu₄P₄X₄Fe₂ (X = Cl, Br) cages are formed upon reactions of octaethyl‐1,1′‐diphosphaferrocene (odpf) with the respective Cu^I halide in CH₂Cl₂/CH₃CN solvent mixtures. These cages have adamantoid Cu₄X₄P₂ cores with two planar anelated CuP₂Fe rings as the flaps. Both complexes 1 and 2 feature tri‐ and tetracoordinate Cu^I ions and an additional acetonitrile solvent molecule in the crystal. In 1 , the solvent molecule is coordinated to one copper ion whereas it remains uncoordinated in 2 . The tricoordinate Cu^I ions show a slight pyramidalization at the metal atom and somewhat short contacts to the other tricoordinate Cu^I ion in 2 or the Cu₃‐triangle in 1 . NMR spectroscopy revealed easy decoordination of the acetonitrile ligand from 1 and a dynamic “windshield‐wiper”‐type process that interconverts the differently coordinated phospholide rings of each odpf ligand and the tri‐ and tetracoordinate Cu^I ions.     

Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of New 2,5‐Diaryl‐3‐styryl‐4H,2,3,3a,5,6,6a‐hexahydropyrrolo[3,4‐d]isoxazole‐4,6‐diones

The synthesis of some biologically interesting pyrrolo‐isoxazolidine derivatives has been accomplished by the 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition reaction of substituted open chain conjugated azomethine N‐oxides 1 with substituted N‐aryl maleimides 2 leading to the formation of new stereoisomeric 2,5‐diaryl‐3‐styryl‐4H,2,3,3a,5,6,6a‐hexahydropyrrolo[3,4‐d]isoxazole‐4,6‐dione derivatives 3 in excellent yields. These stereoisomers have been characterized as cis‐ 3A and trans‐ 3B on the basis of their ¹H‐NMR spectral measurements. The synthesized compounds have been screened for their antibacterial activities and have been found to be active against the bacteria Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa up to a significant extent.