Diacetylenic Derivatives of Fe2(CO)6(μ-EE′): Spectroscopic Investigations of Fe2(CO)6{μ-EC(H) = C(C≡ CMe)E′} (E = E′, E ≠ E′; E, E′ = S, Se, Te)

The diacetylenic adducts, Fe₂(CO)₆{-EC(H) = C(C CMe)E} (E = E, E E; E, E = S, Se, Te) (1–8) have been obtained from the room temperature stirring of Fe₂(CO)₆(-EE) with HC CC CMe in methanol solvent containing sodium acetate. Compounds 1–8 have been characterized by IR and multinuclear NMR (¹H, ¹³C, ⁷⁷Se, and ^l25Te) spectroscopy. Trends in the chemical shifts of ⁷⁷Se and ¹²⁵Te NMR spectra of Fe₂(CO)₆{-EC(H) = C(C CMe)E} with a variation of EE are discussed.     

Inclusion complexes of the natural product gossypol. Crystal structure of the 2:1 complex of gossypol withm-Xylene

The crystal structure of a 2: 1 inclusion complex of gossypol withm-xylene has been determined by X-ray structure analysis. The crystals of C₃₀H₃₀O₈·0.5C₈ H₁₀ are triclinic, space groupPl^–,a = 8.478(1),b = 14.087(2),c = 14.411(2) Å, = 115,39(1), = 75.11(1), = 86.80(1)°,V = 1475.2(4) ų,Z = 2,D _x = 1.29 g cm^–3,T = 295 K, (CuK ) = 7.01 cm^–1. The structure has been solved by direct methods and refined to the finalR value of 0.079 for 3910 observed reflections. The gossypol molecules are linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds and form bimolecular layers parallel to the ab plane. Disorderedm-xylene molecules occupy cavities between these layers. All polar groups of the gossypol molecule are packed in the interior of the bilayer while non-polar groups are directed outwards. An analysis of the crystal packing of other inclusion complexes of gossypol shows that such bilayers are formed in four complexes and three of those structures are generically related to each other.Deceased.     

Vibrational isotope effect of linear and planar molecules: Deuterated bromoethenes

Linear (planar) molecules A and B which are identical except for isotopic substitutions at the atomic sites are considered. Stretching (bending, out-of-plane) frequencies _k and normal modes _k of the isotopically perturbed molecule B are expressed in terms of stretching (bending, out-of-plane) frequencies _i and the corresponding normal modes _i of the unperturbed molecule A. Complete specification of the unperturbed normal modes is not required. All that is needed are stretching (bending, out-of-plane) amplitudes | _i of the normal modes _i at those sites that are affected by isotopic substitution. The rule which interlaces frequencies _k of molecule A with frequencies _i of molecule B is derived. Given two isotopic molecules A and B that differ by a single isotopic substitution at site , the inversion relation is derived. This relation expresses unperturbed stretching (bending, out-of-plane) amplitudes at the site in terms of stretching (bending, out-of-plane) frequencies of molecules A and B . As an example, out-of-plane vibrations of deuterated bromoethene were considered. In the simplest method 12 out-of-plane frequencies of four polydeuterated bromoethenes were calculated from 12 out-of-plane frequencies of bromoethene and three monodeuterated bromoethenes. Standard deviation of thus calculated frequencies from experimental frequencies is =2.74 cm^–1. In another method, 15 out-of-plane frequencies of four polydeuterated bromoethenes and selected monodeuterated bromoethene are calculated from 9 out-of-plane frequencies of bromoethene and the remaining two monodeuterated bromoethenes. Depending on which monodeuterated bromoethene is selected (1-, cis- or trans-), standard deviation of thus obtained frequencies from experimental frequencies is 1=2.84 cm^–1, c=2.96 cm^–1 and t=2.72 cm^–1.     

An index of electrotopological state for atoms in molecules

A new method for molecular structure quantitation is described, in which both electronic and topological attributes are united. The method uses the hydrogen-suppressed skeleton to represent the structure and leads to a graph invariant index for the individual atoms and hydride groups of the molecular skeleton. An intrinsic atom value is calculated for each atom asI = ( + 1)/, in which and are the counts of valence and sigma electrons of atoms in the molecular skeleton, that is, exclusive of bonds to hydrogen atoms. The electrotopological state valueS _i for an atomi is defined asS _i =I _i + I _i, where the influence of atom j on atom i, I _i, is given as (I _i-j _j)/r ²;r is the graph separation between atoms i and j, counted as number of atoms, includingi andj. The information in the electrotopological state values is revealed by examples of various types of organic structures, including chain branching and heteroatom variation. The relation of the E-state value to NMR chemical shift is demonstrated for a series of carbonyl compounds.     

Ab initio Study of β-lactam antibiotics

Ab initio SCF-MO-LCAO calculations have been performed with a 7s3p/3s GTO basis set for the CH₃O--lactam + OH^– reaction which is related to the mode of action of -lactam antibiotics. The comparison of the present results with the previous ones for -lactam + OH^– and 3-cephem + OH^– shows that the CH₃O substitution has a negligible effect on the amidic bond breaking of -lactam, so that this group probably influences other steps of the antibiotic reactivity of cephaloporins.     

Properties of aqueous salt solutions of poly(ethylene oxide). Cloud points, θ temperatures

The determination of the properties of aqueous salt solutions of poly(ethylene oxide) has been extended to the cloud point, and temperature measurements have been made at several concentrations for various salts (flourides, iodides, acetates, formates, phosphates, bromides, thiosulfates and perchlorates). The resulting dependency of the critical temperatures (mostly between 290–350 K) on the molar concentration can be expressed as sequences showing the decreasing effect of anion species or cation species in salting out the polymer. The decreasing order of effectiveness of the anions in reducing the temperature is PO ₄ > HPO ₄ > S₂O ₃ > H₂PO ₄ ^– >F^– > HCOO^– > CH₃COO^– > Br^– > I^–. The order for cations is K⁺ Rb⁺ Na⁺ Cs⁺ > Sr⁺⁺ > Ba⁺⁺ Ca⁺⁺ > NH ₄ ⁺ > Li⁺. The changes brought about in temperatures by the salts were found to be the results of the changes taking place in the hydrophilic and hydrophobic interactions among polymer, solvent and additive salts and of the change of water structure by structure making or structure breaking ions, and of the influence of salts on the hydration sheath of the polymer.     

The effects of cyclodextrin inclusion of the ferrocenemonocarboxylate anion on the kinetics of its oxidation by bis(pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylato)cobaltate(III) in aqueous solution

The effects of -, -, dm-(heptakis(2,6-di-O-methyl)--) and -cyclodextrins (CD) on the kinetics of the electron-transfer reaction of the ferrocenemonocarboxylate anion (FCA^–) with bis(pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylato)cobaltate(III) have been investigated in aqueous solution (0.20 M Na₂HPO₄, pH 9.2) at 25.0°C. Substantial decreases in the rate constants for the electron-transfer reactions were observed upon cyclodextrin inclusion of the reductant, due to an increase in the FCA^0/– reduction potential and to the insulation of the reductant from oxidant. The inclusion stability constants for {FCA·CD}^– were evaluated from the¹H NMR and kinetic data, and the order of the stability constants was found to be -CDdm-CD-CD>-CD.     

Ein Ger?t zur h?chstempfindlichen Differentialspektrophotometrie mit dem Rapidspektroskop

Zusammenfassung Eine Methode zur Differentialspektrophotometrie durch Modulation eines Monochromators wird beschrieben. Der Monochromator oscilliert mit variabler Bandbreite zwischen ₁ und ( ₁+). Wenn ( ₁+) die Wellenlänge des Absorptionsmaximums ist, erscheint am Photo multiplierausgang einer Sinuswelle, deren Amplitude der Extinktions differenz zwischen ¹ und ( ₁+) proportional ist. Die Schaltung zur ultralinearen Messung dieser Amplitude ist angegeben und ihre Anwendung mit dem Zweistrahlphotometer Rapidspektroskop gezeigt. Die Empfindlichkeit wird durch die Kombination um den Faktor 10 bis 100 gesteigert. Der Rauschpegel ist bei der Monochromator-Modulationstechnik etwa 10^–4 E.Das Differentialspektrum stellt die erste Ableitung eines Spektrums dar und gestattet die genauere Lokalisation von Schultern in steilen Flanken eines Spektrums. Die Kombination der beschriebenen Methode mit der Technik des Rapidspektroskops erlaubt es, dasselbe mit gleichem Erfolg wie ein Dual-Wavelength-Gerät einzusetzen.

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Summary A method for differential spectrophotometry by modulation of a single monochromator is described. A single monochromator oscillates with variable bandwidth between ₁ and ( ₁+ ). If ( ₁ + ) is the wavelength at maximal optical density, the photomultiplier output gives a sinus-wave, the amplitude of which is proportional to the optical density difference between ₁ and ( ₁+). The circuit for ultralinear measurement of this amplitude is described and details of its application with the split-beam spectrophotometer Rapidspektroskop are given. The sensitivity of the entire assembly is increased by a factor of between ten and one hundred. The noise level of the monochromator-modulated technique is about 10^–4 optical density units. The differential spectrum represents the first derivative of a spectrum and allows one to determine more exactly the location of shoulders in the slope of a spectrum.The combination of the described method with the techniques of the Rapid spektroskop thus provides facilities which equal those of a dual-wavelength apparatus.

     

Synthesis of obtusinin and 7-(3′-hydroxymethylbut-2′-enyloxy)-6-methoxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one

Obtusinin (1) has been synthesised by the reaction of 6-methoxy-7-(3-methylbut-2-enyloxy)-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one (3) with OsO₄. Synthesis of 7-(3-hydroxymethylbut-2-enyloxy)-6-methoxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one (2) has been achieved by the regiospecific oxidation of3 with SeO₂ followed by reduction of the formed aldehyde with KBH₄.

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Synthese von Obtusinin und 7-(3-Hydroxymethylbut-2-enyloxy)-6-methoxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-on

Zusammenfassung Obtusinin (1) wurde über 6-Methoxy-7-(3-methylbut-2-enyloxy)-2H-1-benzopyran-2-on (3) mit OsO₄ synthetisiert. Die Darstellung von 7-(3-Hydroxymethylbut-2-enyloxy)-6-methoxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-on (2) wurde mittels regioselektiver Oxidation von3 mit SeO₂, gefolgt von Reduktion des gebildeten Aldehyds mit KBH₄, bewerkstelligt.

     

Two-electron atomic wave functions which satisfy proportionality relations between one-and two-electron moments

Based on momentum- and position-space analyses of the moment operators for two-electron atoms, it is shown that there exists a family of two-electron wave functions which satisfy a proportionality relation, r/ ₁ ^v /r ₁₂ ^v =p/ ₁ ^v /p ₁₂ ^v =2^–v/2, between the one and two-electron moments in position and momentum spaces, where v is an arbitrary number for which the moments are well-defined.     

Principal vectors of crystallographic groups and applications

For a crystallographic group acting on ann-dimensional Euclidean space we consider the -invariant linear elliptic differential operatorP with constant coefficients and to it the -automorphic eigenvalue problemP [] + = 0. N() is the number of all eigenvalues smaller than or equal to the frequency bound ^q (q: order ofP). Earlier we found the asymptotic estimationN() c₀ · ⁿ + c₁ · ^n–1 (c ₀,c ₁: certain volumina). Furthermore,N() was interpreted as the number of so-called principal classes of principal lattice vectors within a convex domain. In this paper we demonstrate these results for the casen = 2 for two representative crystallographic groups and the assigned lattices. Above all we demonstrate a counting method for an exact estimation ofN() if a is not too big. In an analogous way we can treat all the 230 space groups of crystallography. It will be seen that these applications are brought about by the so-called principal vectors of these lattices.     

Chemistry on the rhomboidal Ru4 faces of the clusters RU4(CO)13(μ-PR2)2: Novel small molecule,ligand, and skeletal transformations

Tetrametal clusters such as Ru₄(CO)₁₃(-PPh₂)₂ and Ru₄(CO)₁₀(-PPh₂)₄ are 64-electron systems and, with five metal-metal interactions, are formally electron rich. In fact these clusters have unusual rhomboidal (or flat butterfly) structures with three or four elongated Ru-Ru bonds. With molecular orbitals antibonding with respect to metal metal interactions occupied in such clusters, facile two electron oxidation or ligand dissociation processes should occur, giving electron precise molecules. The molecule Ru₄(CO)₁₃(-PPh₂)₂ 1a undergoes a remarkable, reversible transformation upon loss of CO affording (-H)Ru₄(CO)₁₀(-PPh₂)[₄-¹(P),¹(P),¹(P),¹,²-{C₆H₄}PPh]3 a cluster which contains a five coordinate phosphido bridge and an orthometallated ² arene ring. This conversion is reversible under CO. These and other results which will be discussed confirm that M₄ clusters with electrons in excess of the expected EAN rule count may exhibit unusual reactivity. The solid-state CP/MAS and static powder³¹P NMR spectra of some of these clusters exhibit^99/101Ru-³¹P couplings, values of which have been measured for the first time.     

Evolved gas analysis for examination of surface oxides on alloys

Temperature programmed reduction in a hydrogen flow with simultaneous evolved gas analysis was employed to determine surface oxides on oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) nickel containing TiO₂, A1₂O₃ or Cr₂O₃ particles, and on a Ni-2OCr alloy, after exposure to air at elevated temperatures. Oxides on particles of water-atomized (WA) Ni-2OCr powder were analysed similarly. Significant differences in starting temperatures of the reaction between hydrogen and phases present in oxide layers made identification of the phases possible. NiO or NiO doped with Ti, Al or Cr are the major constituents of the scale formed on ODS Ni. NiTiO₃, NiCr₂O₄ and NiAl₂O₄ are formed as a result of a reaction between TiO₂, A1₂O₃ or Cr₂O₃ particles in the scale with NiO. The oxide layer formed on Ni-2OCr alloy consists of Cr₂O₃ and of NiO doped with Cr. Surface oxides on WA Ni-2OCr contain Cr₂O₃ and a small amount of NiO.

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Zusammenfassung Temperaturprogrammierte Reduktion im Wasserstoffstrom wurde zusammen mit gleichzeitiger Analyse des in Freiheit gesetzten Gases dazu benutzt, um Oberflächenoxide an Nickel enthaltenden TiO₂-, A1₂O₃- oder Cr₂O₃-Partikeln mit verstärkter Oxiddispersion (ODS) und an einer Ni-2OCr-Legierung nach Behandlung in Luft bei erhöhten Temperaturen zu bestimmen. Oxide auf Partikeln von wasser-zerstäubtem (WA) Ni-2OCr-Pulver wurden auf ähnliche Weise analysiert. Signifikante Unterschiede in der Starttemperatur der Reaktionen zwischen Wasserstoff und der in den Oxidschichten vorliegenden Phasen ermöglichen die Identifikation der Phasen. NiO oder mit Ti, Al oder Cr gedoptes NiO sind die Hauptbestandteile des auf ODS-Ni gebildeten Belags. NiTiO₃, NiCr₂O₄ und NiAl₂O₄ treten als Produkte der Reaktion von TiO₂-, Al₂O₃- oder Cr₂O₃-Partikeln mit NiO im Belag auf. Die auf der Ni-2OCr-Legierung gebildete Oxidschicht besteht aus Cr₂O₃ und aus mit Cr gedoptem NiO. Oberflächenoxide auf WA-Ni2OCr enthalten Cr₂O₂ und geringe Mengen an NiO.

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- , , , , , , Ni-2r, . Ni-2OCr. , , . , , , , . NiTiO₃, NiCr₂O₄ NiAl₂O₄ , , . , Ni-2r, , . Ni-2r .

     

Interrelation of addition reactions of hexachlorocyclopentadiene and bromine to N-arylimides of endo-and exo-bicyclo[2,2,1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acids

A comparative analysis of the relative reactivities of N-arylimides of endo-and exobicyclo[2,2,1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acids for the addition reactions of hexachlorocyclopentadiene and bromine has been carried out. According to different correlations the transition states of these two processes are shown to be similar.

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N- - - [2,2,1] -5--2,3- . .

     

Cyclohexane photooxygenation by air oxygen in CH2Cl2 in the presence of chromium oxocomplex-iodosylbenzene system

Cyclohexane is oxidized by air oxygen in CH₂Cl₂ solution to yield cyclohexanol, cyclohexanone and cyclohexyl chloride when irradiated by light (>310 nm) in the presence of (Bu₄N)₂CrO₄ or (Bu₃SnO)₂CrO₂. The addition of PhIO greatly accelerates the reaction and increases the yield of products. The reaction mixture contains neither cyclohexanol nor cyclohexanone when the photoreaction in the presence of the Cr(VI)–PhIO system is carried out in argon atmosphere. Hence neither iodosylbenzene nor oxochromium compounds can be oxygen atom donors in alkane oxygenation. The accelerating effect of iodosylbenzene may be due to the enhanced oxidizing power of photo-excited oxochromium species when coordinated to iodosylbenzene.

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CH₂Cl₂ , , (>310 ) (Bu₄N)₂CrO₄ (Bu₃SnO)₂CrO₂. PhIO . Cr(VI)–PhIO , , . , ( ) . .

     

Kinetics and Mechanism of a Reaction of Phenylacetylene with Carbon Monoxide and Butanol in Toluene Catalyzed by a Palladium(0) Complex in the Presence of Trifluoroacetic Acid and Triphenylphosphine

The reaction of phenylacetylene with CO and n-butanol in toluene (363 K) catalyzed by the Pd(dba)₂/m(CF₃COOH)/n(Ph₃P) system (dba is dibenzylideneacetone; 2 m 8; 10 n 30) is studied. The initial rate of the main product (butyl 2-phenylpropenoate) buildup is found to depend on the pressure of CO and the concentrations of reactants and system components. The state of the catalyst under reaction conditions is studied in situby IR spectroscopy. A kinetic model is developed based on the experimental results. This model corresponds to the mechanism that resembles the hydride mechanism in the type of main intermediates in the catalytic cycle.     

Methanol formation on Cu/ZnO catalysts,measured by High Pressure DSC

The activity of copper containing catalysts for the formation of methanol from CO and H₂ is investigated with High Pressure DSC. The activity is measured at 40 atm. and 230 C. The DSC signal has been calibrated with melting experiments with tin under reaction conditions. Comparison with flow reactor measurements shows a good relation with the DSC experiments.

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Zusammenfassung Die Aktivität kupferhaltiger Katalysatoren bei der Bildung von Methanol aus CO und H₂ wurde mittels Hochdruck-DSC untersucht. Sie wurde bei 40 bar und 230 C gemessen.Die Eichung des DSC-Signals erfolgt mittels Schmelzen von Zinn unter Reaktionsbedingungen. Ein Vergleich mit Messungen im Strömungsreaktor zeigte eine gute Korrelation mit den DSC-Ergebnissen.

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We express our thanks to Dr. E. C. Kruissink and Drs. W. Glasz for delivery of the catalysts and measurement of the reactor activities.     

Oxidation of ammonia on a bismuth-manganese oxide catalyst

The doping of MnO₂ with small quantities of Bi₂O₃ results in an increase of the surface oxygen bond energy. Accordingly, the values of the specific catalytic activity and selectivity to nitrous oxide are lower for the doped catalyst than for pure MnO₂. The mechanism of low temperature ammonia oxidation is the same on both catalysts.

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Bi₂O₃ MnO₂ . , , MnO₂. .

     

Relation between the catalytic and acidic properties of zeolite catalysts

Influence of the strength and concentration of non protic centers on the catalytic activity of metal-zeolite catalysts in isomerization of n-butane has been studied. A relationship between the specific activity and the center strength is suggested.

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Synthesis of dimethyl sulfide in the presence of zeolites

In the presence of zeolites, dimethyl sulfide is produced either through CH₃OH interaction with H₂S or via CH₃SH decomposition. In accordance with their activities, in both reactions, zeolites arrange in the same sequence: HZSMHNaY>NaXNaY. Realization of the reaction CH₃OH+H₂S is more difficult compared to methanethiol decomposition.

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CH₃OH H₂S CH₃SH. : HZSMHNaY>NaXNaY. CH₃OH+H₂S , .