(Salen)Ti(IV) complex catalyzed asymmetric ring-opening of epoxides using dithiophosphorus acid as the nucleophile

A series of chiral bis-Schiff bases were synthesized starting from (1R,2R)-(+)-diaminocyclohexane, (+)-cis-1,2,2-trimethyl-1,3-diaminocyclopentane, (R)-2,2^′-diamino-1,1^′-binaphthalene, and (1S,2S)-diphenyl-1,2-ethanediamine. The enantioselective ring-opening of meso epoxides with dithiophosphorus acids catalyzed by a (salen)Ti(IV) complex formed in situ upon the treatment of Ti(OPr-i)₄ and the aforementioned chiral Schiff base was realized. The resulting products were obtained with low to good enantioselectivities (up to 73% ee). The (salen)Ti(IV) complex containing the backbone of 1,2-diaminocyclohexane exhibited the best enantioselectivity. The substituents in dithiophosphorus acids and those on the salen aromatic ring have a significant influence on the reaction. Moderate enantioselectivity were obtained for the (salen)Ti(IV) complex catalyzed ring-opening of racemic monosubstituted epoxides. High regioselectivity was observed for the alkyl substituted epoxides, whereas poor regioselectivity was obtained for the aryl substituted ones.     

Pamoic acid in forming metallo-organic framework: Synthesis, characterization and first crystal structure of a dimeric Ti(IV) complex

Two novel dinuclear Ti(IV) complexes of the ligand, 4,4′-methylene-bis (3-hydroxy-2-naphthalene carboxylic acid) (H₄L) or pamoic acid having compositions, [(HL)₂Ti₂(μ-O)(DMF)₂]·(DMF)₆ (1) and [(L)₂Ti₂(μ-O)(DMF)₂]·(DMF)₄(4,4′-Bipy-2H)(H₂O), (2) have been synthesized and characterized by analytical and spectral methods and the structure has been established by single crystal XRD. Unlike the reported polymeric structures observed in case of H₄L or pamoic acid, the anti-conformation of H₄L changes to syn - orientation to avoid poly-metallic complex formation, as noticed in 1 and 2. The dimeric Ti(IV) units stack in the lattice to form helical columns and the space between the adjacent columns is being filled by the solvent molecules in 1 and solvent plus the protonated 4,4′-bipy in the lattice of 2 and thus the neighbor columns are connected through weak interactions.     

(Salen)Ti(IV)-Catalyzed Asymmetric Ring-opening of meso Epoxides Using Dithiophosphorus Acid as the Nucleophile

As an important strategy for the formation of 1,2-bifunctionalized systems theasymmetric ring-opening of epoxides with different nucleophiles has drawn muchattention from the organic chemists. A wide variety of nucleophiles are utilized in theaforemention…     

Metal bis(perfluorooctanesulfonyl)amides as highly efficient Lewis acid catalysts for fluorous biphase organic reactions

In fluorous biphase system, metal bis(perfluorooctanesulfonyl)amides are better Lewis acid catalysts than the analogous triflates toward either transesterifications, or direct esterifications, or Friedel-Crafts acylations or Baeyer-Villiger oxidations. These catalysts are selectively soluble in lower fluorous phase and can be recovered simply by phase separation. Furthermore, these catalysts can be reused without decrease of activity in most cases.     

Effects of tributyltin(IV) chloride on fertilization of Styela plicata (Ascidiacea: Tunicata): II. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy studies

The morphological aspects of Styela plicata fertilization after treatment with tributyltin(IV) chloride are described by means of scanning and transmission electron microscopy investigations. Alterations have been shown both on female and male gametes; spermatozoa, all the egg envelopes and the mitochondria of the egg cortical cytoplasm are modified in relation to incubation time. As a consequence, the damage to gametes blocks sperm–egg interaction and fertilization does not occur. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Oxidation of ketones by cerium(IV) in presence of iridium(III) chloride

Kinetic data, in iridium(III) chloride catalyzed oxidation of ethyl methyl ketone (EMK) and methyl propyl ketone (MPK) by cerium(IV) perchlorate in aqueous perchloric acid medium, suggest the formation of complex C₁ between cerium(IV) and organic substrate in the first equilibrium step, which in turn gives rise to another complex C₂ with the catalyst. This second complex in the rate-determining step gives rise to the intermediate products. Interestingly IrCl_3, which is considered to be a sluggish catalyst in alkaline media, was found to surpass the catalytic efficiency of even osmium and ruthenium in acidic media. Rate decreases in the beginning at low acid concentrations, but after reaching to a minimum it becomes directly proportional to acid concentrations. Probably on increasing the acid concentrations hydrolyzed species of ceric perchlorate gradually converts into the un-hydrolyzed species, which then accelerates the rate at higher [H⁺], resulting in the observed peculiar effect of hydrogen ions on the rate. Initial concentrations of cerium(IV) and acid determine the extent of reduction of cerium(IV) by water. Order of the reaction shows direct proportionality with respect to the oxidant and ketones at their low concentrations, but tends to become zeroth order at their higher concentrations. Rate of the reaction shows direct proportionality with respect to [IrCl₃] while change in ionic strength of the medium does not affect the reaction velocity. Parameters such as the energy of activation, free energy of activation and entropy data suggest that methyl propyl ketone forms the activated complex more easily compared to ethyl methyl ketone.     

Catalytic hydrolysis of CFC-12 over solid acid Ti(SO_4)_2

Due to increasing enthusiasm for environmental preservation, the synthesis ofchlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) alternatives and the decomposition of existing CFCs havebeen two hot topics since the production and utilization of CFCs are banned by manycountries. The former has been well carried out while the latter was rarely reported inChina. Among a dozen of decomposition approaches. catalytic hydrolysis is verypromising because of simple processes, requiring mild conditions, dioxins free and the…     

Interaction of tin (IV) chloride with sulfolane and between tin (IV) chloride and lithium chloride in sulfolane solution

Tin (IV) chloride reacts with sulfolane (S) to form a cis-octahedral adduct SnCl₄·S₂. Solutions of lithium chloride and tin (IV) chloride in sulfolane contain the complex ions SnCl ₅ ^– and SnCl ₆ ^2– at 11 and 21 mole ratios of constituents, respectively. The complexes are characterized by conductimetry and by Mössbauer, IR, and Raman spectroscopy.     

Chromatographic behaviour of metal ions on tin(IV) and titanium(IV) antimonate papers

Summary The chromatographic behaviour of 49 metal ions has been studied on papers impregnated with Sn(IV) and Ti(IV) antimonates in aqueous HNO₃ and mixed solvent systems containing dimethyl sulphoxide. Numerous separations have been achieved and the Alberti equation, for Sn(IV) and Ti(IV) antimonate papers, in the modified form: –nloga K⁺=R_M + constant (a K⁺=activity of K⁺), has been verified. The effect of the concentration of impregnating reagents on these papers has been determined and compared with other papers. The effect of pH on R_f, R_i, log R_f and R_M values of metal ions has also been examined in aqueous systems.     

A facile zirconium(IV) chloride catalysed selective deprotection of t-butyldimethylsilyl (TBDMS) ethers

A simple and efficient protocol for the selective deprotection of t-butyldimethylsilyl (TBDMS) ethers using 20 mol% ZrCl₄ in 20-45 min and in high yields, is reported, wherein it is demonstrated that acid and base sensitive groups and allylic and benzylic groups are unaffected.     

Effects of tri‐n‐butyltin (IV) chloride on neurulation of Ciona intestinalis (Tunicata,Ascidiacea): an ultrastructural study

This paper reports the cytotoxic effects of tri‐n‐butyltin (IV) chloride, TBTCl, on the neurulation process of the ascidian Ciona intestinalis. Exposure of the embryos at early neurula stage in 10^?5 and 10^?7 M TBT (IV) chloride solutions for 1–2 h provoked the irreversible arrest of their development. Morphological and ultrastructural observations suggested that most probably there are two principal causes determining the neurulation process block. The first is due to the TBT effects of inhibiting the polymerization and/or degradation of microfilaments and microtubules, proteins that constitute the cytoskeleton. The lack of orientation and extension of both microtubules and microfilaments of actin prevent the shape changes and mobility of neural plate blastomeres indispensable to the neurulation process. The second cause is certainly determined by the ultrastructural modification which mitochondria undergo. The ultrastructural anomalies showed by these organules are so serious as to impede their proper functionality with consequent inhibition of oxidative phosphorylation and ATP synthesis, remarkable metabolic processes that occur during ascidian neurulation. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Diorganotin(IV) and triorganotin(IV) derivatives of diphenic acid

The diorganotin(IV) and triorganotin(IV) derivatives R₂SnA (R = Me, n-Pr, n-Bu, n-Oct) and (R₃Sn)₂A [R = Me, Ph, cyclohexyl (Cyh); A = an anion of diphenic acid] have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopies. Tetrahedral tin forms a part of a diphenate cyclic ring in the diorganotin complexes with unidentate carboxylates, which have further been used for the synthesis of cyclic acid anhydrides. The soluble dinuclear triorganotin complexes (Me, Ph) possess symmetrically bonded carboxylates while the less soluble compound (Cyh₃Sn)₂A has two asymmetrically bonded carboxylates. All have a trigonal bipyramidal structure with R₃Sn units remote from each other.     

Organometallic complexes with biological molecules. XV. Effects of tributyltin(IV)chloride on enzyme activity,Ca2+, and biomolecule and synthesis in Ciona intestinalis (Urochordata) ovary

Considerable attention has been given in recent years to the possibility that xenobiotics in the environment may affect reproduction in animals. In this study, the relative impact of tributyltin(IV) (TBT) chloride, one of the most toxic environmental pollutants, was investigated using Ciona intestinalis ovary as a model system. The pleiotropic effects of TBT exposure are concentration dependent and include a decrease of ATP levels, lipid content and nucleic acid content and synthesis. In contrast, a marked increase in calcium (Ca²⁺) and glucose content is observed. Furthermore, TBT alters enzymatic activity, inhibiting creatine kinase and stimulating alkaline phosphatase and cholinesterase (at concentrations higher than 10^?5M in sterile sea water solution). The implications of these effects on reproduction and embryonal development are discussed, along with the possibility that they reflect an extreme cellular defence mechanism triggered to avoid deleterious consequences for the survival of the species.Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

The electron structure and photocatalytic activity of Ti(IV) doped Bi_2O_3

Density functional theory (DFT) plays a significant role in the development of visible light responsive photocatalysts.Based on the first-principles plane-wave ultrasoft pseudopotential (USPP) method,the crystal structures of α,β,γ,and δ-Bi2O3 were optimally calculated for the total density of states (TDOS) and the partial density of states (PDOS) of Bi,O atoms.The calculation for Ti(IV) doped Bi2O3 supercell was carried out.The effects of Ti(IV)-doping on the electron structures and light absorption proper...     

Formation of gaseous intermediates in titanium(IV) chloride plasma oxidation

A number of experiments were made to study tire gas phase reactions that precede TiO₂ aerosol formation from TiCl₄ in an O₂/Ar plasma. The gaseous .species from the plasma-aerosol reactor were detected by a high-resolution QP mass spectrometer. The feed ratio of Ar: O₂: TiCl₄ was typically 4. l: 0.1. Under such conditions both titanium oxychlorides and oxides of chlorine could be recognized. In the reactor the decay of oxychlorides from the reactions it-as fast, compared to the decay of chlorine. A rough estimate of the quantities of both ClO(g) and Ti0Cl_x(g) metastable species present is given. TiCl₄ oxidation reaction mechanisms with mentioned oxychlorides as intermediates are discussed The theoretical calculations were conducted in tire temperature range from 800 to 3500°C.     

Effects of tributyltin(IV) chloride on the gametes and fertilization of Ascidia malaca (Ascidiacea: Tunicata)

Ascidia malaca gametes before fertilization incubated in 10^?5 or 10^?7 M solutions of tributyltin(IV) chloride, TBTCl, for 3 h appear highly damaged under transmission electron microscopy observation. Also, the fertilization process is affected by the compound: the damaged spermatozoa are present in the vitelline coat and the egg does not cleave. An increase of microbodies, structurally similar to peroxisomes, have been detected in the egg peripheral cytoplasm, probably in relation to their role in alleviating damage to some cellular components. The results have shown that the reproduction of ascidians under unfavourable environmental conditions is prevented. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

水相法合成双(环戊二烯基)钛氨基酸配合物的研究

以N-(取代苯基)氨基乙酸及盐与双(环戊二烯基)二氯化钛在水相及有机相反应,得到了五个双(环戊二烯基)钛氨基酸配合物,对配合物进行了熔点、元素分析、IR及^1HNMR的表征,确定了它们的结构。这些配合物在空气中稳定。经比较,水相中的合成反应速度快,操作简便,产物较易分离,产率高。     

Recyclable and selective Lewis acid catalysts for transesterification and direct esterification in a fluorous biphase system: tin(IV) and hafnium(IV) bis(perfluorooctanesulfonyl)amide complexes

Tin(IV) and hafnium(IV) bis(perfluorooctanesulfonyl)amide complexes were shown to give excellent yield and selectivity for highly practical transesterification and direct esterification, respectively, with an equimolar ratio of the reactants in a fluorous biphase system. It was found that these metal complexes were completely recovered and reused in the immobilized fluorous phase without loss of their catalytic activities.     

POLYMER-SUPPORTED LEWIS ACID CATALYSTS. Ⅵ. POLYSTYRENE-BONDED STANNIC CHLORIDE CATALYST

A polystyrene-bonded stannic chloride catalyst was synthesized by the method of lithium polystyryl combined with stannic chloride. This catalyst is a polymeric organometallic compound containing 0.25 mmol Sn (Ⅳ)/g catalyst. The catalyst showed sufficient stability and catalytic activity in organic reaction such as esterification, acetalation and ketal formation, and it could be reused many times without losing its catalytic activity.     

Effects of tributyltin(IV) chloride exposure on early embryonic stages of Ciona intestinalis: In vivo and ultrastructural investigations

The effects of tributyltin(IV) chloride (TBT chloride) solutions on ascidian embryos of Ciona intestinalis have been tested at different stages of development. It has been observed, in vivo, that TBT chooride inhibited cleavage of fertilized eggs and of embryo blastomeres giving rise to cellular masses that are not delimited by plasma membrane. Electron-dense precipitates of TBT chloride, probably as inorganic tin, have been observed by transmission electron microscopy in the egg cytoplasm of cellular masses. The same type of precipitate was present also inside the mitochondria, whose structure appeared to be highly modified. These ultrastructure aspects are indicative of a degenerative process of the embroys after incubation in TBT chloride.