Unconventional Pathway in the Gas-Phase Synthesis of 9H-Fluorene (C13H10) via the Radical–Radical Reaction of Benzyl (C7H7) with Phenyl (C6H5)

The simplest polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) carrying a five-membered ring—9H-fluorene (C₁₃H₁₀)—is produced isomer-specifically in the gas phase by reacting benzyl (C₇H₇⋅) with phenyl (C₆H₅⋅) radicals in a pyrolytic reactor coupled with single photon ionization mass spectrometry. The unconventional mechanism of reaction is supported by theoretical calculations, which first produces diphenylmethane and unexpected 1-(6-methylenecyclohexa-2,4-dienyl)benzene intermediates (C₁₃H₁₂) accessed via addition of the phenyl radical to the ortho position of the benzyl radical. These findings offer convincing evidence for molecular mass growth processes defying conventional wisdom that radical-radical reactions are initiated through recombination at their radical centers. The structure of 9H-fluorene acts as a molecular building block for complex curved nanostructures like fullerenes and nanobowls providing fundamental insights into the hydrocarbon evolution in high temperature settings.     

Synthesis of Fluoroalkylated Heterocycles via the Reaction of 3-(1-Hydropolyfluoroalkenyl)-1-oxo-2,4,1-benzoxazines with Dinucleophilic Reagents

The reaction of 3-(1-hydropolyfluoroalkenyl)-1-oxo-2,4,1-benzoxazines 1 with some dinucleophiles was inves-tigated.7-Fluoroalkyl-2,3-dihydro-1,4-diazepine[1,2-d]quinazolin-11-ones 2,2-fluoroalkylisoxazolo[3,2-b]quin-azolin-9-ones 3 and 2-fluoroalkylbenzoimidazoles 4 were obtained from the reaction of 1 with 1,2-diaminoethane,hydroxylamine hydrochloride and 1,2-diaminobenzene respectively.     

Theoretical Study on the Reaction Mechanism of Ketene CH2CO with Isocyanate NCO Radical

The bimolecular single collision reaction potential energy surface of an isocyanate NCO radical with a ketene CH2CO molecule was investigated by means of B3LYP and QCISD（T） methods. The computed results indicate that two possible reaction channels exist on the surface. One is an addition-elimination reaction process, in which the CH2CO molecule is attacked by the nitrogen atom at its methylene carbon atom to lead to the formation of the intermediate OCNCH2CO followed by a C-C rupture channel to the products CH2NCO＋CO. The other is a direct hydrogen abstraction channel from CHzCO by the NCO radical to afford the products HCCO＋HNCO. Because of a higher barrier in the hydrogen abstraction reaction than in the addition-elimination reaction, the direct hydrogen abstraction pathway can only be considered as a secondary reaction channel in the reaction kinetics of NCO＋ CH2CO. The predicted results are in good agreement with previous experimental and theoretical investigations.     

Crossed beam reactions of methylidyne [CH(X2Π)] with D2-acetylene [C2D2(X1Σg(+))] and of D1-methylidyne [CD(X2Π)] with acetylene [C2H2(X1Σg(+))

The crossed molecular beam reactions of ground state methylidyne, CH(X(2)Π), with D2-acetylene, C(2)D(2)(X(1)Σ(g)(+)), and of D1-methylidyne, CD(X(2)Π), with acetylene, C(2)H(2)(X(1)Σ(g)(+)), were conducted under single collision conditions at a collision energy of 17 kJ mol(-1). Four competing reaction channels were identified in each system following atomic 'hydrogen' (H/D) and molecular 'hydrogen' (H(2)/D(2)/HD) losses. The reaction dynamics were found to be indirect via complex formation and were initiated by two barrierless-addition pathways of methylidyne/D1-methylidyne to one and to both carbon atoms of the D2-acetylene/acetylene reactant yielding HCCDCD/DCCHCH and c-C(3)D(2)H/c-C(3)H(2)D collision complexes, respectively. The latter decomposed via atomic hydrogen/deuterium ejection to form the thermodynamically most stable cyclopropenylidene species (c-C(3)H(2), c-C(3)D(2), c-C(3)DH). On the other hand, the HCCDCD/DCCHCH adducts underwent hydrogen/deuterium shifts to form the propargyl radicals (HDCCCD, D(2)CCCH; HDCCCH, H(2)CCCD) followed by molecular 'hydrogen' losses within the rotational plane of the decomposing complex yielding l-C(3)H/l-C(3)D. Quantitatively, our crossed beam studies suggest a dominating atomic compared to molecular 'hydrogen' loss with fractions of 81 ± 23% vs. 19 ± 10% for the CD/C(2)H(2) and 87 ± 30% vs. 13 ± 4% for the CH/C(2)D(2) systems. The role of these reactions in the formation of interstellar isomers of C(3)H(2) and C(3)H is also discussed.     

Chemical dynamics of the CH(X2Π) + C2H4(X1A1g), CH(X2Π) + C2D4(X1A1g), and CD(X2Π) + C2H4(X1A1g) reactions studied under single collision conditions

The crossed beam reactions of the methylidyne radical with ethylene (CH(X(2)Π) + C(2)H(4)(X(1)A(1g))), methylidyne with D4-ethylene (CH(X(2)Π) + C(2)D(4)(X(1)A(1g))), and D1-methylidyne with ethylene (CD(X(2)Π) + C(2)H(4)(X(1)A(1g))) were conducted at nominal collision energies of 17-18 kJ mol(-1) to untangle the chemical dynamics involved in the formation of distinct C(3)H(4) isomers methylacetylene (CH(3)CCH), allene (H(2)CCCH(2)), and cyclopropene (c-C(3)H(4)) via C(3)H(5) intermediates. By tracing the atomic hydrogen and deuterium loss pathways, our experimental data suggest indirect scattering dynamics and an initial addition of the (D1)-methylidyne radical to the carbon-carbon double bond of the (D4)-ethylene reactant forming a cyclopropyl radical intermediate (c-C(3)H(5)/c-C(3)D(4)H/c-C(3)H(4)D). The latter was found to ring-open to the allyl radical (H(2)CCHCH(2)/D(2)CCHCD(2)/H(2)CCDCH(2)). This intermediate was found to be long lived with life times of at least five times its rotational period and decomposed via atomic hydrogen/deuterium loss from the central carbon atom (C2) to form allene via a rather loose exit transition state in an overall strongly exoergic reaction. Based on the experiments with partially deuterated reactants, no compelling evidence could be provided to support the formation of the cyclopropene and methylacetylene isomers under single collision conditions. Likewise, hydrogen/deuterium shifts in the allyl radical intermediates or an initial insertion of the (D1)-methylidyne radical into the carbon-hydrogen/deuterium bond of the (D4)-ethylene reactant were found to be-if at all-of minor importance. Our experiments propose that in hydrocarbon-rich atmospheres of planets and their moons such as Saturn's satellite Titan, the reaction of methylidyne radicals should lead predominantly to the hitherto elusive allene molecule in these reducing environments.     

Kinetics of CH(X2Π) radical reactions with propane,isobutane and neopentane

Rate constants over the temperature range 298–689 K are reported for the reaction of CH(X²Π) radicals with C₃H₈, i-C₄H₁₀ and neo-C₅H₁₂. The CH radical was generated by multiphoton laser photolysis of CHBr₃ and its disappearance monitored by laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) at 429.8 nm. Absolute rate constants were determined as a function of temperature and total pressure. The following Arrhenius parameters were derived: k = (1.85 ± 0.13) × 10⁻¹⁰ exp[(240±30)/T] cm³/s for CH+propane; k = (2.03±0.19)×10⁻¹⁰ exp[(240±40)/T] cm³/s for CH+isobutane; k = (1.61±0.10)×10⁻¹⁰ exp[(340±30)/T] cm³/s for CH+neopentane, all independent of total pressure. The negative temperature dependences along with the energetics and lack of pressure effects lead to the conclusion that the reactions proceed by CH insertion into the alkane. The activated adduct thus formed rapidly decomposes via many energetically accessible channels. An analysis of CH reactions with C₁ to C₅ alkanes shows an increase in the room temperature rate constants in going from C₁ to C₄ irrespective of the nature of CH bonds. The rate constant then begins to level off near ≈ 5 × 10⁻¹⁰ cm/s for C₄ and C₅ alkanes.     

Laser-induced fluorescence detection of CH(X2Π) produced from the reaction of Ar(3p2,0) at thermal energy

CH (X ²Π) radicals have been observed from the reaction Ar(³P₂,₀) + CH₄→ CH (X) + H₂ + H + Ar by using a flowing afterglow apparatus coupled with laser-induced fluorescence. It has been found that only 3.5% of the available energy is convened into the vibrational energy of CH(X).     

Synthesis of Novel Spiroheterocyclic Framework via the Regioselective 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloaddition Reaction of Azomethine Ylides

Abstract

5‐Aryl‐2,10‐bis(arylmethylene)‐2,3,6,7,8,9‐hexahydro‐5H,10H‐cyclohepteno[1,2‐d]thiazolo[3,2‐a]pyrimidin‐3‐ones undergo a regioselective 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition reaction with the azomethine ylide derived from isatin and sarcosine to give a new class of complex spiropyrrolidines in good yield. X‐ray crystal structure analysis of one of the products confirms the structure and regiochemistry of the cycloadditions.     

Synthesis of Fluoroalkylated Heterocycles via the Reaction of 3-（1-Hydropolyfluoroalkenyl）-l-oxo-2,4,1-benzoxazines with Dinucleophilic Reagents

The reaction of 3-（1-hydropolyfluoroalkenyl）-1-oxo-2,4,1-benzoxazines 1 with some dinucleophiles was investigated. 7-Fluoroalkyl-2,3-dihydro- 1,4-diazepine[ 1,2-d]quinazolin- 11-ones 2, 2-fluoroalkylisoxazolo[3,2-b]quinazolin-9-ones 3 and 2-fluoroalkylbenzoimidazoles 4 were obtained from the reaction of 1 with 1,2-diaminoethane, hydroxylamine hydrochloride and 1,2-diaminobenzene respectively.     

Highly Efficient Synthesis of the Natural Spiro-Terpenoid ( ± )-Andirolactone via RCM Reaction

Andirolactone 1 as the dextro enantiomer is a sesquiterpenoid with structure of spirocyclic butenolide, isolated from the wood of cedar ( Cedrus libanotica ), which is a needle-leaf tree that grows in southern Turkey and Libanon.The tar, which is obtained from its wood, is used to cure various diseases. [1]     

Synthesis of the Ionic Organotin Compounds by the Reaction of PhnSnCl4-n (n=1, 2, 3) with HSCH2COOH

The study of ionic organotin compounds is of current attention owing to their diversified molecular structures and wide range of applications.[1～3] In this paper, we concluded our works on ionic organotin compounds.     

Synthesis of 1-(2''''-Phenyl)cyclopropyl-2,3-epoxypropan-1-ol as the Radical Precursor for the Kinetic Study of Oxiranylcarbinyl Radical

The oxiranylcarbinyl radical can undergo rapid rearrangement to generate an allyloxy radical (1 2)1. This process has been found application in organic synthesis2. For example, Rawal developed a novel method leading to cis-fused bicyclic compounds based on tandem reactions of oxiranylcarbinyl radical ring opening - intramolecualr H abstraction - radical addition2f. OOk1k-112 On the other hand, the oxiranylcarbinyl radical rearrangement is so rapid that this radical species has never be…     

Synthesis and Structure of Acetonitrile Solvates of Copper(II) Monofluoroacetate and Silver(I) Trifluoroacetate, [Cu2(CH2FCOO)4· 2CH3CN](CH3CN) and Ag3(CF3COO)3(CH3CN)2

Compounds [Cu₂(CH₂FCOO)₄· 2CH₃CN](CH₃CN) (I) and Ag₃(CF₃COO)₃(CH₃CN)₂(II) were synthesized and studied by X-ray structural analysis. Crystals Iare monoclinic, space group C2/c, a= 27.854(6), b= 8.286(2), c= 19.428(4) Å, = 106.82(3)°, V= 4292(2) ų, Z= 8, R ₁= 0.0426; crystals IIare triclinic, space group , a= 8.676(2), b= 9.819(2), c= 11.961(2) Å, = 95.27(3), = 109.59(3)°, = 104.60(3)°, V= 911.4(3) ų, Z= 2, R ₁= 0.0252. Structure Iis composed of the structural units (lanterns) typical of copper(II) carboxylates. The presence of an additional acetonitrile molecule noncoordinated by the copper atoms makes it possible to consider compound Ias a lattice clathrate. Structure IIhas no analogs among the silver carboxylates. It simultaneously contains silver atoms with coordination numbers varying from 2 to 4.     

Reaction of sterically congested NHC–Zn(CH2CH3)2 with substituted phenols leading to zincate complexes

We report the reaction of a sterically congested NHC–Zn(CH₂CH₃)₂ Lewis adduct (1) prepared through reaction of an equimolar ratio of 1,3-di-tert-butylimidazol-2-ylidene and diethyl zinc, with various substituted phenols (4-tert-butyl-phenol, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl phenol, and 1-bromo-4,6-di-tert-butyl phenol). The NHC–Zn dative bond was cleaved in each of the reactions with the substituted phenols to afford the corresponding ionic complexes of imidazolium cation and aryloxo-zincate, [{(4-CMe₃C₆H₄O)₂Zn(μ-OC₆H₄-4-CMe₃)}₂{(1,3-(CMe₃)_2-ImCH}₂] (2), [{(2,6-(CMe₃)₂-4-Me-C₆H₃O)₂}Zn{(1,3-(CMe₃)_2-ImCH}] (3), and [{(1-Br-3,5-(CMe₃)₂C₆H₂O)₂}_2-Zn{(1,3-(CMe₃)_2-ImCH}] (4), where 1,3-(CMe₃)_2-ImCH) is imidazolium carbocation. The molecular structures of 1–4 were established by X-ray diffraction analyses and from the solid-state structures of 2–4, it was confirmed that, in all the compounds, zinc ions are coordinated through substituted phenolate groups.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Compounds Containing 1,2,3-Triazole via Click Reaction and Ag(Ⅰ) Complex

In this work, 1,4-bis(4-phenyl-1,2,3-triazole)benzene, 1,3-bis(4-phenyl-1,2,3-triazole)propane, bis(1-phenyl-1,2,3-triazole)-methylphenylsilane, and 1-ally-4-phenyl-1,2,3-triazole have been designed and synthesized via Click reaction. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy(NMR) were used to confirm the compounds' structures. The effect of silicon atom on the optical properties has also been studied. The UV-vis absorption wavelength of silicon-containing compound is about ca. 10 nm red-shifted when compared with that of other three compounds. The fluorescence emission bands of the compounds in CHCl_3 solutions were observed around ca. 440 nm. And the luminescent coordination compound, namely [AgL1?NO_3?3H_2O]n, based on the ligand 1-allyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3-triazole has been prepared. In addition, this complex exhibits a 1 D chain structure. The crystal structure has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and the optical properties have been investigated by fluorescence spectrum. In summary, our work may provide new materials with luminescent property which is potentially useful in material fields.     

Synthesis of a Novel Dispiroheterocyclic Framework via the Regioselective 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloaddition Reaction of Azomethine Ylides

2‐Arylidene‐1,3‐indanediones undergo regioselective 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition with the azomethine ylide generated from acenaphthenequinone and sarcosine to afford a rare class of complex dispiropyrrolidines in good yield. Single‐crystal X‐ray crystal analysis of one of the products confirms the structure and regiochemistry of the cycloaddition.