Biodegradation of β-1,4-linked polyglucuronic acid (cellouronic acid)

Biodegradability of -1,4-linked polyglucuronic acid (cellouronicacid), which was prepared from regenerated cellulose by2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl radical (TEMPO)-mediated oxidation underaqueous conditions, was examined by enzymatic treatments and incubationtreatments with microorganisms collected from some soil samples. Degradation ofcellouronic acid was traced by size exclusion chromatography (HPSEC) or totalorganic carbon (TOC) of the treated products or solutions, respectively.Cellouronic acid was depolymerized by a commercial crude cellulase anddecreasedin its weight average degree of polymerization from about 1600 to 40 by thecellulase treatment at 20 °C for 40 days. ¹³C-NMRanalysis and liquid chromatography of the treated products showed thathydrolysis-type enzymes present in the crude cellulase as contaminantsprimarilydepolymerized cellouronic acid to give glucuronic acid. When aqueous solutionscontaining cellouronic acid were incubated with soil microorganisms for morethan 3 days, the TOC values decreased to less than 20% of the initial value,depending on molecular weight of the cellouronic acid used. The decreasing rateof TOC for cellouronic acid was clearly higher than that ofcarboxymethylcellulose, which is one of the cellulose derivatives havingcarboxymethyl substituents. These results imply that cellouronic acid has bothbiodegradability and metabolizability in the natural environment.     

Asymmetric Michael addition of α-cyano acetates to (E)-1,4-diaryl-2-buten-1,4-diones

An organocatalyzed asymmetric Michael addition of α-cyano acetates to (E)-1,4-diaryl-2-buten-1,4-diones was realized. The reactions afforded various enantioenriched α,α-disubstituted α-cyano acetates with good yields (up to 99%), moderate to good diastereoselectivities (up to 13.3:1) and moderate to good enantioselectivities (up to 94% ee). Furthermore, one of the products was subjected to Paal–Knorr cyclization to provide an α-furanyl-α,α-disubstituted α-cyano acetate in good yield with moderate enantioselectivity. Thus an indirect asymmetric α-heteroarylation of α-cyano acetates has been well established.     

Extraction of copper(II) ions from ammonia solutions with a β-diketone extractant

The extraction of copper(II) ions from ammonia solutions with a new β-diketone extractant, DX-510A, has been studied. Kinetic features of the copper(II) extraction and back extraction have been established: the reaction orders have been determined, and extraction and stripping rate constants have been calculated to be k_e1 = 4.14 × 10^–2 s^–1 and k_be1 = 3.20 × 10^–2 s^–1, respectively. It has been demonstrated that the extraction of copper(II) ions is not accompanied by the coextraction of ammonia. The type of extracted complex has been determined and its formula has been suggested.     

M(co)4[2-(2″-Pyridyl)Benzimidazole] Complexes; m = mo or w

Heating a mixture of M(CO)₆, M = Mo or W, and 2-(2-pyridyl)benzimidazole, PBI, in THF under reduced pressure gave the tetracarbonyl monosubstituted derivative M(CO)₄(PBI). Spectroscopic studies showed that these complexes have octahedral structures with two axial and two equatorial carbonyl groups, the PBI ligand occupying two equatorial positions. Electrochemical studies showed reversible and quasi-reversible redox couples due to ligand-based reduction and metal-based oxidation, respectively.     

Influence of alkyl substituents in 1,3-diethyl-2-thiobarbituric acid on the coordination environment in M(H2O)2(1,3-diethyl-2-thiobarbiturate)2 M = Ca2+, Sr2+

Two new isostructural complexes, [Ca(H₂O)₂(μ₂-Detba-O,O′)₂]_n (1) and [Sr(H₂O)₂(μ₂-Detba-O,O′)₂]_n (2) (HDetba = 1,3-diethyl-2-thiobarbituric acid), were synthesized and characterized by single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction analysis, TG-DSC, FT-IR, and emission spectroscopy. The single-crystal X-ray diffraction data revealed that 1 and 2 are polymeric where M²⁺ (M = Ca, Sr) is a six-coordinate octahedral binding four Detba^? ions and two water molecules. The octahedra are linked through bridging Detba^? ions forming a 2-D layer. Two intermolecular hydrogen bonds O–H…S in the crystal form a 3-D net. The comparison of M(Detba)₂ and M(Htba)₂ (H₂tba = 2-thiobarbituric acid) structures showed that the coordination number of metals in M(Detba)₂ does not exceed six and there are no π–π interactions, unlike compounds with Htba^?; Detba^? ions are only bridges in HDetba coordination compounds. Thermal decomposition of 1 and 2 includes dehydration, which mainly ends at 200 °C, and organic ligand oxidation at 300–350 °C with a release of CO₂, SO₂, H₂O, NH₃, and isocyanate. Upon excitation at 220 nm, 1 and 2 exhibit an intense emission maximum at 557 nm.     

Enhanced Production of 6-(N-Hydroxyethyl)-Amino-6-Deoxy-α-L-Sorbofuranose by Immobilized Gluconobacter oxydanson Corn Stover with a pH Control Strategy in a Bubble Column Bioreactor

Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology - 6-(N-Hydroxyethyl)-amino-6-deoxy-α-L-sorbofuranose (6NSL) is a key intermediate in the synthesis of miglitol. Biotransformation of N-2-hydroxyethyl...     

Formation of 2,2-difluoro-3-hydroxymethylbenzo-1,4-oxathianes from 2-(α-trifluoromethylvinylthio)phenols)

It is shown that 2,2-difluoro-3-hydroxymethylbenzo-1,4-oxathianes are formed together with 3-trifluoromethylbenzo-1,4-oxathianes whenortho-(-trifluoromethyl--chloroethylthio)phenols are boiled with excess aqueous alkali. The mechanism of the reaction is discussed.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 8, pp. 1457–1459, August, 1994.     

Reactions of 1,3-bis(ω-bromoalkyl)-6-methyluracils with 2-(dialkylamino)ethylphosphonates and 2-(dialkylamino)ethyl phosphates

1,3-Bis(4-bromobutyl)-6-methyluracil reacts with diethyl 2-(dimethylamino)ethylphosphonate to form a bisquaternary ammonium salt, whereas the reaction of 1,3-bis-(6-bromohexyl)-6-methyluracil with diethyl 2-(diethylamino)ethyl phosphate gives 1,3-bis-[(6-diethoxyphosphoryloxy)hexyl]-6-methyluracil and 1,1,4,4-tetraethylpiperazinium dibromide. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 6, pp. 1130–1132, June, 2000.     

Determination of Trace Silver( Ⅰ ) in Basic Aqueous Solution by Electrochemiluminescence of a New Reagent 6-(2-Hydroxy-4-Diethylaminophenylazo)-2,3-Dihydro-1,4-Phthalazine-1,4-Dione

The electrochemiluminescence (ECL) of a new reagent 6- (2-hydroxy- 4 diethy laminophenylazo)-2,3-dihydro-1 ,4-phthalazine-1,4-dione (HDEA) in a basic aqueous so lution was studied by using the apparatus designed by ourselves. Trace amounts of silver ( Ⅰ ) shows a significant effect on the efficiency of light emission of HDEA during a positive trigonometrical wave pulse was exerted on the solution. The linear relationship between the light intensity and the concentration of silver( Ⅰ ) occurs in the range of 5. 0×10-8 to 3. 0×10-8 mol/L Ag(Ⅰ ) in a medium of KOH-KCl-HDEA (pH= 12. 8). The detection limit of the method is 2. 0×10-8 mol/LAg( Ⅰ ), and the r. s. d. for 1.0×10-7 mo)/L Ag ( Ⅰ ) is 5%. Of 21 metal ions concerned, only nickel( Ⅱ ), cerium( Ⅳ ) and cobalt( Ⅱ ) interfere the silver detection seriously; Ⅰ and Br also have some interference.     

Synthesis,spectral and RAHB studies on some arylhydrazones of β-diketones: crystal and molecular structures of 2-(2-(3-pyridyl)hydrazono)-5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione and 2-(2-(2-methoxyphenyl)hydrazono)-5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione

The present study describes the synthesis and spectral analysis of a series of arylhydrazones of β-diketones (1–6) along with the single crystal X-ray structural studies of 2-(2-(3-pyridyl)hydrazono)-5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione (3) and 2-(2-(2-methoxyphenyl)hydrazono)-5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione (6). Spectral and structural studies clearly exemplify the effective intramolecular hydrogen bonding and as a result the NH proton signals and carbonyl carbon signals are shifted to higher frequency region in NMR spectra. Structural implications imposed by the formation of pseudo six-membered ring after hydrogen bonding is well observed in XRD analysis. XRD analysis also evidences the envelop conformation of the dimedone ring in both the cases and resonance assisted hydrogen bonding (RAHB) studies were also performed.     

The Use of Chiral Auxiliaries Prepared from (-)-β-Pinene in Stereoselective Reduction of β-Ketobutyrates

Chiral auxiliaries previously prepared from (-)-β---pinene (3), alcohols 5a-e and 6, were transformed into β---ketobutyrates 7a-e and 8 respectively. These compounds were stereoselectively reduced by NaBH₄ in the presence of additives (MnCl₂ or CaCl₂), leading to the corresponding β-hydroxy butyrates 10a-e and 11 in good chemical yield and poor to moderate stereoselectivities (de 0%-60%). The configuration at the newly generated stereogenic center in 10a was determined to be S through its transformation into S-(+)-butanediol.     

Synthesis of 2-Ferrocenyl-2-(Dialkyl Hydroxymethyl)D-1,3-Dithianes

The reactions of lithiated 2-ferrocenyl-1,3-dithiane with alkyl carbonyl compounds are studied. Fifteen of title compounds which are new ferrocene derivatives were synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR and 1H NMR spectra. The 1H NMR spectra of the dithiane compounds are briefly discussed.     

Use of a bis-lithium amide base in asymmetric metallation of tricarbonyl(η6-1,3-dihydroisobenzothiophene)chromium(0)

Enantiomerically enriched tricarbonyl(η⁶-arene)chromium complexes derived from tricarbonyl(η⁶-1,3-dihydroisobenzothiophene)chromium(0) can be obtained in up to 95% ee by means of an enantioselective metallation reaction using the bis-lithium amide base 8.     

Synthesis of 1,3-diphenyl-6-alkyl/aryl-substituted fulvene chromophores: observation of π-π interactions in a 6-pyrene-substituted 1,3-diphenylfulvene

The synthesis, structural, and electronic properties of nine 1,3-diphenyl-6-alkyl/aryl substituted pentafulvenes were studied. Pyrene ring π-π interactions were revealed from analysis of the experimental crystal packing of 1,3-diphenyl-6-(1-pyrene)fulvene and supporting DFT calculations. Photophysical properties derived from UV-vis and fluorescence emission measurements demonstrated tunable and low HOMO-LUMO band gaps for the series. The presented results point to a model synthetic approach for incorporation of extended π systems and donor-π-acceptor groups for fulvene-based electronic materials.     

Chemoselective synthesis of 6-amino(alkoxy)-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyridines from cyclic β-alkoxyvinyl α-ketoester

The synthetic versatility of ethyl 2-(2-ethoxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran-5-yl)-2-oxoacetate for the synthesis of ethyl 2-oxo-2-(1-alkyl/aryl-6-(amino/ethoxy)-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyridin-3-yl)acetates, from the reaction with primary amines, is presented. The methodology proposed herein is highly chemoselective, and twenty products were obtained in moderate to good yields (up to 87%).     

Effective synthesis and X-ray investigation of (±)-2<Emphasis Type="Italic">S</Emphasis>-2-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-acetyl-1,3-oxazolidine

The crystal and molecular structure of (±)-2S-2-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-acetyl-1,3-oxazolidine was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. Orthorhombic crystal with unit cell parameters a = 6.7419(8) Å, b = 10.3797(12) Å, c = 14.9233(18) Å; space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, ρ _calc = 1.436 g/cm³, composition C₁₁H₁₂ClNO₂. The deviation of the chlorine atom from the mean square plane of the phenyl cycle is ?0.010(5) Å. The five-membered oxazolidine cycle has an envelope conformation, which is typical for this class of compounds; the cycle is rotated at the C-C bond with respect to the phenyl fragment (the dihedral angle is 79.7(1)°). The spatial structure of the C2 chiral center lying in the plane of the 2-chlorophenyl fragment may be described as a distorted tetrahedron with an S configuration of the sp ³ hybridized carbon atom. Analysis of torsion angles and deviation of the nitrogen atom from the surrounding three-angle plane by ?0.017(3) Å allows one to speak about a tendency toward a pyramidal structure for the trisubstituted nitrogen atom. The 3D crystal structure is formed by intermolecular hydrogen bonds of C-H...O type and a strong intermolecular contact of 3.164(3) Å between the chlorine atom and the carbonyl oxygen of the acyl group.