Rapid evaluation of molecular electrostatic potential maps for amino acids,peptides, and proteins by empirical functions

A simple method for evaluating the molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) map without self-consistent field molecular orbital (SCF-MO) calculation is extended, and the parameters for amino acids, peptides, and proteins are determined. In this method, the electrostatic potentials due to electrons in the valence shells are calculated by a set of simple empirical functions at various origins, and those due to the core electrons and nuclei by point charge approximation. For application of the method to amino acids, peptides, and proteins, the functions for the σ and π bonds and lone-pair electrons involved in these species were determined, and the MEP maps calculated by the empirical functions were compared with those calculated by an ab initio method. It is shown that the method reproduces correctly the shape of ab initio MEP map even for the repulsive MEP region. The method is shown to be very useful for rapid evaluation of reliable MEPs for large biological molecules. © 1996 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Simple,Efficient, and Green Method for Synthesis of Trisubstituted Electrophilic Alkenes Using Lipase as a Biocatalyst

A simple and efficient Knoevenagel condensation method for the synthesis of trisubstituted electrophilic alkenes was developed using lipase as a biocatalyst. Knoevenagel condensation was performed using the conventional method and using lipases (Aspergillus oryzae or Rhizopus oryzae) as biocatalysts, and reaction time, reaction temperature, yield, and recyclability were compared. Using a lipase as a biocatalyst eliminated the need for bases such as piperidine and pyridine. A wide range of aromatic aldehydes and ketones readily undergo condensation with active methylene compounds. The workup procedure is also very simple, and yields of the reactions are in the range of 75% to 95%. Both the biocatalysts were effectively recycled four times with no major decrease in the yield of product. The remarkable catalytic activity and reusability of lipase widens its applicability in Knoevenagel condensation with good to excellent yields for synthesis of trisubstituted electrophilic alkenes.     

Efficient,Rapid, and Regioselective Bromination of Phenols and Anilines with N-Bromosaccharin Using Tungstophosphoric Acid as a Heterogeneous Recyclable Catalyst

A simple, efficient, and rapid method for high-yielding regioselective mono bromination of phenols and anilines has been achieved by treatment with N-bromasaccharin in the presence of a catalytic amount of tungstophosphoric acid.     

Validated high-performance thin-layer chromatographic method for quantification of gallic acid and ellagic acid in fruits of Terminalia chebula,Phyllanthus emblica,and Quercus infectoria

A simple and rapid high-performance thin-layer chromatographic method for quantification of gallic acid and ellagic acid in dried fruits of Terminalia chebula, Phyllanthus emblica, and Quercus infectoria has been developed. The chromatographic development was carried out on precoated silica gel 60 F₂₅₄ plates in a mixture of toluene:ethyl acetate:chloroform:formic acid (4:8:1:3 v/v/v/v). The plate was scanned densitometrically at a wavelength of 280 nm. The retention factor value of gallic acid and ellagic acid was found to be 0.63 ± 0.2 and 0.53 ± 0.1, respectively. The developed method was validated in terms of linearity, precision, accuracy, sensitivity, robustness, specificity and stability as per the international conference of harmonization guidelines. The method showed good linear relationship over a range of 100–600 ng/band (gallic acid) and 100–500 ng/band (ellagic acid) with a regression coefficient (r²) of 0.997 (gallic acid) and 0.996 (ellagic acid). The method showed high accuracy (99.65%–100.85%). The percentage relative standard deviation of intra-day and inter-day precision studies was not more than 2%. The method is highly robust and has displayed high specificity. The developed method is new, simple, and accurate and can be successfully employed in routine analysis of raw materials and formulations containing gallic acid and ellagic acid.     

Simultaneous LC Analysis of Aloe-Emodin,Rhein, Emodin,and Chrysophanol in Rhizoma Rhei-Type Preparations

A simple and sensitive liquid chromatographic method has been established for simultaneous analysis of four compounds (aloe-emodin, rhein, emodin, and chrysophanol) in Rhizoma Rhei-type preparations. The compounds were separated in less than 20 min on a C₁₈ column with 70:30 methanol–0.2% aqueous acetic acid as mobile phase at a flow rate of 1 mL min⁻¹. The method was validated for specificity, accuracy, precision, and limits of detection. Good linear regression data (r ² > 0.9980) were obtained for all the calibration plots within the ranges tested. The method is an attractive alternative for evaluation of the quality of Rhizoma Rhei-type preparations.

     

Chemical fingerprint of Hoodia species,dietary supplements,and related genera by using HPTLC

A HPTLC method was developed for simple and rapid chemical fingerprint analysis of four Hoodia species, dietary supplements that claim to contain Hoodia gordonii, and plants from genera related to Hoodia. HPTLC was performed on precoated silica 60F₂₅₄ plates with dichloromethane/methanol/water 75:17:2.2 by volume, as mobile phase. Evaluation of the HPTLC plates was done by using the CAMAG DigiStore2 digital system with winCATS software. The authentication of H. gordonii was achieved by comparing the band colors and R_f values for TLC fingerprints with those of 11 standard compounds including P57. The developed method was successfully applied for the identification of the 11 pregnane glycosides for four different species of Hoodia, 24 related genera and 13 dietary supplements that claim to contain H. gordonii. Different sample matrices were successfully analyzed, providing a wide range of applicability for this method, including gels, capsules, tablets, sprays, teas, snack bars, powders, and juices. The developed method was validated for specificity, stability, repeatability, and robustness. The results of HPTLC method were verified by LC‐UV‐MS method.     

Synthesis,Structure, and Reactivity of 5-(Aryl)dibenzothiophenium Triflates

A synthetic protocol for the preparation of 5-(aryl)dibenzothiophenium salts starting from inexpensive dibenzothiophene S-oxide and simple arenes is reported. The scope of the method regarding the nature of the arene is evaluated, intermediates along the reaction sequence have been trapped, and side-reactions identified. In addition, the X-ray structures of a complete set of these salts are reported and their reactivities studied. Specifically, chemoselective Suzuki coupling is observed at the dibenzothiophenium in the presence of iodides.     

Isolation,purification, and identification of the main phenolic compounds from leaves of celery (Apium graveolens L. var. dulce Mill./Pers.)

We developed a simple and meaningful preparative method for the separation and purification of the main phenolic compounds from the leaves of celery (Apium graveolens L. var. dulce Mill./Pers.) and we established an accurate and specific analytical method for the identification of the main phenolic compounds from celery leaves. The crude extract from celery leaves was prefractioned by polyamide resin to enrich the phenolic compounds. They were then purified further by preparative high‐performance liquid chromatography, and seven main phenolic compounds were obtained: including chlorogenic acid, luteolin 7‐O‐β‐d‐ apiofuranosyl(1→2)‐β‐d‐ glucopyranoside, luteolin 7‐O‐β‐d‐ glucopyranoside, apiin, chrysoeriol 7‐O‐β‐d‐ apiofuranosyl(1→2)‐β‐d‐ glucopyranoside, luteolin 7‐O‐[β‐d‐ apiofuranosyl(1→2)‐(6′′‐O‐malonyl)]‐β‐d‐ glucopyranoside, and apigenin 7‐O‐[β‐d‐ apiofuranosyl(1→2)‐(6′′‐O‐malonyl)]‐β‐d‐ glucopyranoside. Their purities were measured by using high‐performance liquid chromatography, and their chemical structures were confirmed using UV spectrophotometry, ultra high performance liquid chromatography with quadrupole time‐of‐flight tandem mass spectrometry, and NMR spectroscopy. Our studies indicate that preparative high‐performance liquid chromatography combined with polyamide resin is a simple and meaningful preparative method for the separation and purification of phenolic compounds from the leaves of celery or other plants, and the use of UV spectrophotometry, ultra high performance liquid chromatography with quadrupole time‐of‐flight tandem mass spectrometry, and NMR spectroscopy is an accurate and specific analytical method for the identification of phenolic compounds.     

One-pot, Simple, and Convenient Synthesis of 2-Thioxo-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1 H )-ones

A simple and convenient method for the synthesis of diverse 2-thioxo-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones was developed as one-pot reaction of anthranilic acid esters, primary amines, and bis(benzotriazolyl)methanethione in presence of the amidine base DBU.     

Synthesis of Substituted 1H,5-Dihydroimidazolium Salts by Dehydrogenation of Imidazolidines

A study is presented on the scope of the method to obtain 1H-4,5-dihydroimidazolium salts 3 by dehydrogenation of 1,3-di and 1,2,3-trisubstituted imidazolidines 2. Of the dehydrogenating agents used, N-bromoacetamide leads to the best results, providing a simple and general method to prepare salts 3.     

Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Bisphosphonate Esters. Synthesis, Selective Hydrolysis, and Isomerization

Summary. Two simple and efficient one-pot procedures for the synthesis of a series of α-branched N-heterocycle-substituted methane-1,1-bisphosphonates are outlined. In the first method, the parent halosubstrates were reacted with cyanomethylphosphonate followed by reaction with dialkyl phosphonates to give asymmetrical or symmetrical bisphosphonates (BPs). In the second approach, the same halocompounds were reacted with tetraethyl methyl-1,1-bisphosphonate to give the requisite BPs. Partial and complete hydrolysis of the prepared BPs were also investigated. The products contain functional groups advantageous for further synthetic modification as structural units for coupling with the drug.     

Tandem Use of Optical Sensing and Machine Learning for the Determination of Absolute Configuration,Enantiomeric and Diastereomeric Ratios,and Concentration of Chiral Samples

We have developed an optical method for accurate concentration, er, and dr analysis of amino alcohols based on a simple mix‐and‐measure workflow that is fully adaptable to multiwell plate technology and microscale analysis. The conversion of the four aminoindanol stereoisomers with salicylaldehyde to the corresponding Schiff base allows analysis of the dr based on a change in the UV maximum at 420 nm that is very different for the homo‐ and heterochiral diastereomers and of the concentration of the sample using a hypsochromic shift of another absorption band around 340 nm that is independent of the analyte stereochemistry. Subsequent in situ formation of Cu^II assemblies in the absence and presence of base enables quantification of the er values for each diastereomeric pair by CD analysis. Applying a linear programming method and a parameter sweep algorithm, we determined the concentration and relative amounts of each of the four stereoisomers in 20 samples of vastly different stereoisomeric compositions with an averaged absolute percent error of 1.7 %.     

Efficient Chemoselective Mild Deprotection of S,Sand S,O-Acetals and Ketals with Electrophilic Halogens

A novel and simple method for the chemoselective deprotection of S,S- and S,O-acetals and ketals in the presence of their O,O-analogs with electrophilic halogens to their corresponding carbonyl compounds is described using N-bromosuccinimide, N-chlorosuccinimide, 2,4,4,6-tetrabromo-2,5-cyclohexen-1-one, trichlorocyanuric acid, or molecular bromine in aqueous acetonitrile. The use of these reagents in the presence of hydrated silica gel provide efficient, novel, and mild procedures for the deprotection of cyclic and acyclic O,O-, S,S-, and S,O-acetals and ketals in excellent yields in short reaction times.     

Synthesis,Structure, and Reactivity of 5‐(Aryl)dibenzothiophenium Triflates

A synthetic protocol for the preparation of 5‐(aryl)dibenzothiophenium salts starting from inexpensive dibenzothiophene S‐oxide and simple arenes is reported. The scope of the method regarding the nature of the arene is evaluated, intermediates along the reaction sequence have been trapped, and side‐reactions identified. In addition, the X‐ray structures of a complete set of these salts are reported and their reactivities studied. Specifically, chemoselective Suzuki coupling is observed at the dibenzothiophenium in the presence of iodides.     

Synthesis of acetylenic β-diketones and their conversion into 4H-pyran-4-ones,pyrazoles, and 1-hydroxy-4-pyridones

A simple method for the synthesis of acetylenic β-diketones is described. They can be cyclized to the corresponding 4H-pyran-4-ones with acids. Their reaction with hydrazine hydrate gave pyrazole derivatives isomeric with those obtained from 4H-pyran-4-ones. With hydroxyl-amine hydrochloride in ethanol, 1-hydroxy-4-pyridones are formed.     

Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Bisphosphonate Esters. Synthesis, Selective Hydrolysis, and Isomerization

Two simple and efficient one-pot procedures for the synthesis of a series of α-branched N-heterocycle-substituted methane-1,1-bisphosphonates are outlined. In the first method, the parent halosubstrates were reacted with cyanomethylphosphonate followed by reaction with dialkyl phosphonates to give asymmetrical or symmetrical bisphosphonates (BPs). In the second approach, the same halocompounds were reacted with tetraethyl methyl-1,1-bisphosphonate to give the requisite BPs. Partial and complete hydrolysis of the prepared BPs were also investigated. The products contain functional groups advantageous for further synthetic modification as structural units for coupling with the drug.     

Preparation of cobalt and nickel complexes of 8-hydroxyquinoline with nanobelt structure via one-step,low-heating,solid-state reactions

Two nano-structural complexes, bis-(8-hydroxyquinoline) cobalt and bis-(8-hydroxyquinoline) nickel, have been prepared by one-step, low-heating, solid-state reaction, a simple, safe, economical and environmentally-friendly method. TEM and SEM images show that the complexes are composed of nanobelts with width ranging from 100 to 300?nm and a length of up to 1?µm. The technique offers a new way for fabricating coordination compounds with one-dimensional nanostructure.     

Simple,Catalyst-Free,One-Pot Procedure for the Synthesis of 2-Amino-3-cyano-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrano[3,2-c]quinolin-5-one Derivatives

A one-pot, three-component reaction of 4-hydroxyquinolin-2(1H)-one, malononitrile, and various aldehydes for the synthesis of 2-amino-3-cyano-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrano[3,2-c]quinolin-5-one derivatives is reported. The reaction is performed without any catalysts in a mixed solvent of water and ethanol to give products in good yields. The present method provided a clean, simple, and economical alternative for the synthesis of potential biologically active pyranoquinoline derivatives.

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Uniform quality gaussian basis sets for molecular calculations,I. C1 hydrocarbons

The optimality of MO basis sets of Gaussian functions, when constructed from AO basis sets optimized for the neutral atom or for atom ions, is investigated. A formal charge parameter Q is defined and used to adjust the AO basis sets to the molecular environment, by virtue of a simple quadratic expression. Calculations on a series of C₁ hydrocarbons (CH₂, CH₃, CH₃⁺, CH₃^?, CH₄) using 3G basis sets indicate considerable variations in the optimum Q value with the molecular species. The proposed method offers a simple alternative technique to a full molecular basis set optimization.     

Tandem Use of Optical Sensing and Machine Learning for the Determination of Absolute Configuration,Enantiomeric and Diastereomeric Ratios,and Concentration of Chiral Samples

We have developed an optical method for accurate concentration, er, and dr analysis of amino alcohols based on a simple mix-and-measure workflow that is fully adaptable to multiwell plate technology and microscale analysis. The conversion of the four aminoindanol stereoisomers with salicylaldehyde to the corresponding Schiff base allows analysis of the dr based on a change in the UV maximum at 420 nm that is very different for the homo- and heterochiral diastereomers and of the concentration of the sample using a hypsochromic shift of another absorption band around 340 nm that is independent of the analyte stereochemistry. Subsequent in situ formation of Cu^II assemblies in the absence and presence of base enables quantification of the er values for each diastereomeric pair by CD analysis. Applying a linear programming method and a parameter sweep algorithm, we determined the concentration and relative amounts of each of the four stereoisomers in 20 samples of vastly different stereoisomeric compositions with an averaged absolute percent error of 1.7 %.