Identification of cis/trans isomers of methyl ester and oxazoline derivatives of unsaturated fatty acids using GC–FTIR–MS

Identification of cis/trans isomers of unsaturated fatty acids cannot usually be achieved by GC-MS (gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) without reference substances. In this study a GC-FTIR-MS system (gas chromatography-Fourier transform-mass spectrometry) was used to identify fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) and differentiate between the cis/trans isomers. Besides methyl esters, 2-alkenyl-4,4-dimethyloxazoline derivatives (DMOX), which have been used to locate double bond positions of unsaturated fatty acids, were examined with respect to their suitability for cis/trans differentiation. A combined GC-FTIR-MS system with a wide band (4000–550 cm^?1) mercury cadmium telluride (MCT) detector was used in series and parallel to identify 31 reference unsaturated fatty acids, including 7 pairs of cis/trans isomers. Serum samples of healthy persons and commercially available fish oil were analyzed as examples of complex mixtures. Using splitless injection the detection limit for the less sensitive IR detector was 25 ng/μl in case of the weak cis and trans bands. In the FTIR spectra cis/trans isomers were identified by analysis of bands arising from C? H out-of-plane (oop) bending: for both the FAME and DMOX derivatives cis-1,2-disubstituted double bonds give a strong band near 720 cm^?1 and the corresponding trans isomers near 967 cm^?1. cis Isomers could be identified further by a band at 3012 cm^?1. With the combined data of the GC-FTIR-MS system it is now possible to identify polyunsaturated fatty acids with regard to the discrimination of cis/trans isomers.     

1H, 13C NMR studies of new 3‐aminophenol isomers linked to pyridinium salts

¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopic data of 20 new non‐symmetrical compounds were assigned by a combination of 1D and 2D NMR experiments (DEPT, HSQC, and HMBC). These compounds contain a 4‐(N,N‐dimethylamino)‐ or 4‐(pyrrolidin‐1‐yl)pyridinium moiety and a 3‐nitro‐, 3‐amino‐, or 3‐hydroxyphenyl ring, linked by p‐xylene, 4,4′‐dimethylbiphenyl, 1,2‐bis(p‐tolyl)ethane, or 1,4‐bis(p‐tolyl)butane. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Selective 1Hα NMR Methods Reveal Functionally Relevant Proline cis/trans Isomers in Intrinsically Disordered Proteins: Characterization of Minor Forms,Effects of Phosphorylation,and Occurrence in Proteome

It is important to identify proline cis/trans isomers that appear in several regulatory mechanisms of proteins, and to characterize minor species that are present due to the conformational heterogeneity in intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs). To obtain residue level information on these mobile systems we introduce two ¹H^α-detected, proline selective, real-time homodecoupled NMR experiments and analyze the proline abundant transactivation domain of p53. The measurements are sensitive enough to identify minor conformers present in 4–15 % amounts; moreover, we show the consequences of CK2 phosphorylation on the cis/trans-proline equilibrium. Using our results and available literature data we perform a statistical analysis on how the amino acid type effects the cis/trans-proline distribution. The methods are applicable under physiological conditions, they can contribute to find key proline isomers in proteins, and statistical analysis results may help in amino acid sequence optimization for biotechnological purposes.     

Selective 1Hα NMR Methods Reveal Functionally Relevant Proline cis/trans Isomers in Intrinsically Disordered Proteins: Characterization of Minor Forms,Effects of Phosphorylation,and Occurrence in Proteome

It is important to identify proline cis/trans isomers that appear in several regulatory mechanisms of proteins, and to characterize minor species that are present due to the conformational heterogeneity in intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs). To obtain residue level information on these mobile systems we introduce two ¹H^α-detected, proline selective, real-time homodecoupled NMR experiments and analyze the proline abundant transactivation domain of p53. The measurements are sensitive enough to identify minor conformers present in 4–15 % amounts; moreover, we show the consequences of CK2 phosphorylation on the cis/trans-proline equilibrium. Using our results and available literature data we perform a statistical analysis on how the amino acid type effects the cis/trans-proline distribution. The methods are applicable under physiological conditions, they can contribute to find key proline isomers in proteins, and statistical analysis results may help in amino acid sequence optimization for biotechnological purposes.     

Geminal 2J(29Si‐O‐29Si) couplings in oligosiloxanes and their relation to direct 1J(29Si‐13C) couplings

Absolute values of (79) geminal ²J(²⁹Si‐O‐²⁹Si) couplings were measured in an extensive series of (55) unstrained siloxanes dissolved in chloroform‐d. Signs of ²J(²⁹Si‐O‐²⁹Si) in some (9) silicon hydrides were determined relative to ¹J(²⁹Si‐¹H) which are known to be negative. It is supposed that positive sign of the ²J(²⁹Si‐O‐²⁹Si) coupling found in all studied hydrides is common to all siloxanes. Theoretical calculations for simple model compounds failed to reproduce this sign and so their predictions of bond length and angle dependences cannot be taken as reliable. Useful empirical correlations were found between the ²J(²⁹Si‐O‐²⁹Si) couplings on one side and the total number m of oxygen atoms bonded to the silicon atoms, sum of ²⁹Si chemical shifts or product of ¹J(²⁹Si‐¹³C) couplings on the other side. The significance of these correlations is briefly discussed. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Differentiation and assignment of vinyl telluride regioisomers by 1H‐125Te gHMBC

Complete ¹H, ¹³C, and ¹²⁵Te NMR spectral data for some vinyl tellurides are described. The ¹H–¹²⁵Te gHMBC experiment was used for the complete chemical shift assignment and structure elucidation of a mixture of regioisomers. The assignment (¹²⁵Te NMR) and coupling constants (J_H,H) for all regioisomers are described for the first time. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Diels–Alder reaction of 2,7‐dichloroquinoline‐5,8‐dione with a thiazole o‐quinodimethane. Assignment of the regiochemistry by 1H–13C HMBC correlations

The Diels–Alder reaction between a thiazole o‐quinodimethane and 4,6‐dichloroquinoline‐5,8‐dione gave 6‐chloro‐9‐azaanthra[2,3‐b]thiazole‐5,10‐dione as a single regioisomer. Its structure was assigned by 2D ¹H–¹³C HMBC short‐ and long‐range correlations. Measuring the spectra in CF₃CO₂D indicated that both nitrogen atoms of pyridine and thiazole rings are deuterated. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Complete assignment of NMR data of 22 phenyl‐1H‐pyrazoles' derivatives

Complete assignment of ¹H and ¹³C NMR chemical shifts and J(¹H/¹H and ¹H/¹⁹F) coupling constants for 22 1‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazoles' derivates were performed using the concerted application of ¹H 1D and ¹H, ¹³C 2D gs‐HSQC and gs‐HMBC experiments. All 1‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazoles' derivatives were synthesized as described by Finar and co‐workers. The formylated 1‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazoles' derivatives were performed under Duff's conditions. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Comparison of 1H–19F two‐dimensional NMR scalar coupling correlation pulse sequences

The effectiveness of hetero‐COSY, HETCOR, HMQC, and HSQC two‐dimensional NMR pulse sequences for detection of ¹⁹F–¹H correlations by scalar coupling was evaluated on monofluorinated and polyfluorinated test compounds. All four of these sequences were effective in observing ¹H–¹⁹F correlations, using either ¹⁹F or ¹H as the observe nucleus. All four sequences were amenable, to some degree, to adjustment to observe larger or smaller couplings preferentially. A 1/2J echo filter was effectively applied to remove artifacts from ²J_FF strong coupling. The HETCOR experiments afforded the best overall combination of sensitivity, resolution and selectivity for J_HF. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

29Si NMR Shielding Tensors in Triphenylsilanes – 29Si Solid State NMR Experiments and DFT‐IGLO Calculations

²⁹Si NMR shielding tensors of a series of triphenylsilanes Ph₃SiR with R = Ph, Me, F, Cl, Br, OH, OMe, SH, NH₂, SiPh₃, C≡CPh were determined from ²⁹Si CP/MAS spectra recorded at low spinning rates. In addition the principal components of the shielding tensor were calculated employing the DFT‐IGLO method. For most silanes experimental and calculated values are in good accordance. Larger differences were observed for systems with hydrogen bridge forming substituents and the halides bromide and chloride. In some of the spectra the shielding information interfered with residual dipolar couplings. The different contributions of the various substituents to the principal components of the shielding tensor and the orientation of the tensor within the molecules are discussed and compared for the compounds under investigation.     

Characterization of 4,5‐Dihydro‐1H‐Pyrazole Derivatives by 13C NMR Spectroscopy

The ¹³ C NMR resonances of 19 1‐acyl‐3‐(2‐nitro‐5‐substitutedphenyl)‐4,5‐dihydro‐1H‐pyrazoles, and 19 1‐acyl‐3‐(2‐amino‐5‐substituted)‐4,5‐dihydro‐1H‐pyrazoles, were completely assigned using the concerted application of one‐ and two‐dimensional NMR experiments (DEPT, gs‐HSQC and gs‐HMBC). Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis and structure elucidation of three series of nitro‐2‐styrylchromones using 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy

2‐Styrylchromones, although scarce in nature, constitute a group of oxygen heterocyclic compounds which have shown significant biological activities. New nitro‐2‐styrylchromones have been synthesised by the Baker–Venkataraman method, and the structure elucidation was accomplished using extensive 1D (1H, 13C) and 2D NMR spectroscopic studies (COSY, HSQC and HMBC experiments). Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Complete assignment of the 1H and 13C NMR spectra of some N‐benzyl‐(piperidin or pyrrolidin)‐purines

The ¹H and ¹³C shifts of six N‐benzyl‐(piperidin or pyrrolidin)‐purines were fully assigned by a combination of HSQC and HMBC experiments. The ¹H,¹H coupling constants were also determined. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

1H and 13C NMR signal assignments of carboxyl‐linked glucosides of bile acids

Complete ¹H and ¹³C resonance assignments were carried out for a new type of carboxyl‐linked glucosides of chenodeoxycholic (3α,7α‐dihydroxy‐5β‐cholan‐24‐oic) and hyodeoxycholic (3α,6α‐dihydroxy‐5β‐cholan‐24‐oic) acids by using several homonuclear (¹H–¹H) and heteronuclear (¹H–¹³C) 2D NMR techniques. Differences in the ¹H and ¹³C resonances between the α‐ and β‐anomers of the ester glucosides of bile acids were clarified for the first time. A comparison of the ¹H and ¹³C signal shifts induced by β‐D ‐glucosidation at the 24‐carboxyl and 3α‐hydroxyl groups in the parent 5β‐cholanoic acid was also made. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

1H and 13C NMR spectral assignment of N,N′‐disubstituted thiourea and urea derivatives active against nitric oxide synthase

The ¹H and ¹³C NMR resonances of seventeen N‐alkyl and aryl‐N′‐[3‐hydroxy‐3‐(2‐nitro‐5‐substitutedphenyl)propyl]‐thioureas and ureas ( 1–17 ), and seventeen N‐alkyl or aryl‐N′‐[3‐(2‐amino‐5‐substitutedphenyl)‐3‐hydroxypropyl]‐thioureas and ureas ( 18–34 ), designed as NOS inhibitors, were assigned completely using the concerted application of one‐ and two‐dimensional experiments (DEPT, HSQC and HMBC). NOESY studies confirm the preferred conformation of these compounds. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

NMR spectroscopic characterization of new 2,3‐dihydro‐1,3,4‐thiadiazole derivatives

The ¹H and ¹³C NMR resonances of twenty‐seven 2,2‐dimethyl‐5‐(2‐nitrophenyl‐5‐substituted)‐2,3‐dihydro‐1,3,4‐thiadiazoles, and twenty‐seven 3‐acyl‐5‐(2‐amino‐5‐substituted)‐2,2‐dimethyl‐2,3‐dihydro‐1,3,4‐thiadiazoles were assigned completely using the concerted application of one‐dimensional and two‐dimensional experiments (DEPT, HMQC and HMBC). NOESY experiments, X‐ray crystallography and conformational analysis confirm the preferred conformation of these compounds. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

1H and 13C NMR data of methyl tetra‐O‐benzoyl‐D‐pyranosides in acetone‐d6

Complete assignments of ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR resonances of five methyl tetra‐O‐benzoyl‐D‐pyranosides based on ¹H, ¹³C, 2D DQF–COSY, HMQC, HMBC and HSQC–TOCSY experiments have been performed. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Metabolomics analysis of the therapeutic mechanism of Semen Descurainiae Oil on hyperlipidemia rats using 1H‐NMR and LC–MS

Semen descurainiae oil (SDO) is an important traditional Chinese medicine that was recently discovered to have the function of reducing blood lipids. Metabolomics analyses of plasma, liver and kidney in rats were performed using ¹H‐NMR and LC–MS to illuminate the lower blood lipid concentration effect of SDO, and niacin was considered as the active control. The measure of total cholesterol (TC) and low‐density‐lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‐C) in plasma showed that SDO treatment decreased significantly the content of TC and LDL‐C. An orthogonal partial least squares–discriminant analysis approach was applied to identify the different metabolic profiles of plasma, liver and kidney in rats and to detect related potential biomarkers. The results suggested that the metabolic profiles of the control group and hyperlipidemia group showed significant difference and the SDO and niacin group had effective anti‐hyperlipidemia function. The biomarkers primarily concern lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and glycometabolism, and the change in biomarkers indicated that hyperlipidemia could cause the unbalance of these metabolic pathways in vivo. SDO reduced blood lipids by repairing amino acid and lipid metabolism.     

1H and 13C NMR spectral assignments of pyridinium salts linked to a N‐9 or N‐3 adenine moiety

¹H and ¹³ C NMR spectral data of 13 new compounds containing a 4‐(dimethylamino)‐ or 4‐(pyrrolidin‐1‐yl)pyridinium moiety linked to the N‐9 or N‐3 nitrogen atom of an adenine moiety were assigned. 1D and 2D NMR experiments (DEPT, HSQC and HMBC) allowed the unequivocal identification of N‐9 and N‐3 isomers. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Stability of H‐complexes of nicotinamide nitrogen heteroatom with water and ethanol in mixed solvents by 13C NMR probing

The formation constants of the nicotinamide H‐complexes with protonic solvents such as water and ethanol in aqueous dimethyl sulfoxide and aqueous ethanol were determined using ¹³C NMR data. Free Gibbs energy of nicotinamide donor center (nitrogen heteroatom) solvation was calculated. Gibbs energy of entire nicotinamide molecule solvation was shown to be antibate towards Gibbs energy of a pyridine nitrogen solvation. The solvation state of this molecule fragment must be taken into consideration when analyzing the reagents contributions in the thermodynamics of complexation. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.