Conductivity of Al2(WO4)3–WO3 and Al2(WO4)3–Al2O3 Composites

Russian Journal of Electrochemistry - Composites of (1 – x)Al2(WO4)3–xWO3 and (1 – x)Al2(WO4)3–xAl2O3 are synthesized and their conductivity is studied as dependent on the...     

Intramolecular Ynamide–Benzyne (3+2) Cycloadditions

We report herein intramolecular (3+2) cycloaddition reactions between ynamides as three-atom components and benzyne. In these intramolecular reactions, the two-bond formation is realized by exploiting benzyne precursors that contain a chlorosilyl group as a linking functionality. This method thus highlights the ambivalent character of the intermediate indolium ylide, which exhibits both nucleophilic and electrophilic properties at its C2 atom.     

Modelisation Des Nappes De Solubilite Du Diagramme De Phases Mg(NO3)2–Al(NO3)3–H2O

A program has been written to describe solubility surfaces of the polythermal ternary phase diagram Mg(NO₃)₂–Al(NO₃)₃–H₂O, using the model proposed by Cohen-Adad et al. [2]. In this work we present the calculation of the solubility surface of Mg(NO₃)₂×6H₂O and Al(NO₃)₃×9H₂O in the phase diagram. The calculated isothermal sections are in a good agreement with experimental determinations. Coefficients of the fitting equation that describes the solubility field allow drawing any isothermal section. The monovariant line was also calculated. The chosen model is well adapted to calculations of these solubility surfaces and gives very good results. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Intramolecular Rearrangements of >Si(O–C·=O)(CH2–CH3) and >Si(CH2–CH·–CH3)(CH2–CH3) Radicals

Using ESR and IR spectroscopy, the structures of >Si(O–C^·=O)(CH₂–CH₃) (1) and >Si(CH₂–CH^·–CH₃)(CH₂–CH₃) (2) radicals were deciphered. The directions and kinetic parameters of reactions of intramolecular rearrangements in these radicals were determined. The reactions of hydrogen atom abstraction in radical (1) from the CH₂ and CH₃ groups were studied. It was found that the endothermic reaction of hydrogen atom abstraction from the methyl group occurs at a higher rate than the exothermic reaction with the methylene group. The differences are determined by changes in the size of a cyclic transition state. Based on the experimental data, the strengths of separate C–H bonds in surface fragments are compared. The rearrangement >Si(CH₂–CH^·–CH₃)(CH₂–CH₃) >Si(C^·(CH₃)₂)(CH₂–CH₃) was discovered and its mechanism was determined. One of its steps is the skeletal isomerization Si- (2)- _. (1)Si- (1)- _. (2). Experimental data are analyzed using the results of quantum-chemical calculations of model systems.     

Enantiospecific Synthesis of (–)-Cuspareine and (–)-Galipinine

An enantiospecific route to the synthesis of tetrahydroquinoline alkaloids (–)-cuspareine and (–)-galipinine is reported. Coupling of an iodide derivative of D-serine with aromatic dithianes and Pd-catalyzed intramolecular C–N coupling are the key steps in the synthesis.     

Trifluoroacetic Acid–Catalyzed Synthesis of N-(1-(3-Chlorophenyl)-3-aryl-3-oxopropyl)-2-(4-nitrophenyl)acetamides via Dakin–West Reaction

A series of novel N-(1-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-aryl-3-oxopropyl)-2-(4-nitrophenyl) acetamides were synthesized using p-nitrophenylacetonitrile, m-chlorobenzaldehyde, and aryl methyl ketones as starting materials and trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) as catalyst. This realized an improved Dakin–West reaction in which p-nitrophenylacetonitrile was involved. The chemical structures of up to 15 target molecules were characterized by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and high-resolution mass spectrometry. This method provides a facile synthetic protocol under more moderate reaction conditions, smaller dosage (0.40 mol%) and hence lower cost of catalyst, and simpler posttreatment in comparison to other known methods. A reaction mechanism is proposed in which hydroxyacetophenone is first catalytically converted into the corresponding acetoxyacetophenone prior to be involved in the subsequent Dakin–West reaction that eventually leads to hydroxyl-acetylated target compounds.

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Catalytic diastereoselective and enantioconvergent C(sp~3)–C(sp~3) cross-coupling of racemic partners

正Carbon-carbon bond formation is the core of organic synthesis.Transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction between organohalides and organometallic reagents is one of the most important and straightforward methods for construction of C-C bonds.The catalytic cross coupling between two sp~2-carbon centers,e.g.,aryl-aryl cross-     

Conformational structure of N-(silylmethyl)anilines PhNHCH2SiMe n (OEt)3-n (n = 0–3)

As show the data of IR spectroscopy and quantum-chemical calculations (B3LYP/6-311+G**), N-(silylmethyl)anilines PhNHCH₂SiMe _n (OEt)_3?n in inert media have an intramolecular hydrogen bond NH?OSi. N-[(Trimethylsilyl)methyl]aniline PhNHCH₂SiMe₃ in inert solvents exists as a mixture of two conformers close in energy.     

Investigating the local structure of B-site cations in (1-x)BaTiO3–xBiScO3 and (1-x)PbTiO3–xBiScO3 using X-ray absorption spectroscopy

The structural properties of (1-x)BaTiO₃–xBiScO₃ and (1-x)PbTiO₃–xBiScO₃ were investigated using powder X-ray diffraction and X-ray absorption spectroscopy. Diffraction measurements confirmed that substituting small amounts of BiScO₃ into BaTiO₃ initially stabilizes a cubic phase at x = 0.2 before impurity phases begin to form at x = 0.5. BiScO₃ substitution also resulted in noticeable changes in the local coordination environment of Ti⁴⁺. X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy (XANES) analysis showed that replacing Ti⁴⁺ with Sc³⁺ results in an increase in the off-centre displacement of Ti⁴⁺ cations. Surprisingly, BiScO₃ substitution has no effect on the displacement of the Ti⁴⁺ cation in the (1-x)PbTiO₃–xBiScO₃ solid solution.     

Determination of the stability constants of Pb–(DIPSO)x–(OH)y and Pb–(AMPSO)x–(OH)y systems

In this work, complexation between lead ion and the ligands 3-[N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid (DIPSO) and N-(1,1-dimethyl-2-hydroxyethyl)-3-amino-2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid (AMPSO), which are commercial pH buffers, is presented. Both ligands form complexes with lead in their pH buffer range (between pH 6.5 and 8.5 for DIPSO and between pH 8.0 and 9.0 for AMPSO). The final models and the overall stability constants, which are reported here, were determined by direct current polarography and glass electrode potentiometry [only for the Pb–(DIPSO)_x–(OH)_y system] at 25.0 °C and 0.1 M KNO₃ ionic strength. For the Pb–(DIPSO)_x–(OH)_y system, the proposed final model contains PbL, PbL₂, PbL₂(OH), and PbL₂(OH)₂ with stability constants, as log β, of 3.4 ± 0.1, 6.35 ± 0.15, 12.8 ± 0.2, and 18.0 ± 0.3, respectively. For the Pb–(AMPSO)_x–(OH)_y system, the species observed are PbL, PbL(OH), and PbL(OH)₂ with stability constants, as log β, of 2.9 ± 0.5, 9.4 ± 0.1, and 14.5 ± 0.2, respectively. For AMPSO, the possible adsorption of the ligand at the mercury electrode surface was evaluated by alternating current polarography through calculation of the capacitance of the double layer.     

Asymmetric synthesis of (–)-leiocarpin A via (–)-(S)-goniothalamin employing Julia–Kocienski olefination

A concise and enantioselective syntheses of antileukemic natural products such as (–)-(S)-goniothalamin and (–)-leiocarpin A has been accomplished in excellent yields. By employing reported conditions on suitable substrates via Julia–Kocienski olefination, intramolecular lactonization, and subsequently dehydroxylative olefination, (–)-(S)-goniothalamin was synthesized. Then Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation–intramolecular Michael addition on (–)-(S)-goniothalamin provided (–)-leiocarpin A.     

Pyrene-tethered bismoviologens for visible light-induced C(sp3)–P and C(sp2)–P bonds formation

Developing efficient photosensitizers for C–P bond construction is highly important and remains a challenge due to the urgently needed for the synthesis of modified nucleosides, nucleotides, and other phosphine-containing ligands. Herein, two pyrene-tethered bismoviologen derivatives (Py-BiV²⁺) were designed and synthesized for visible-light-induced C–P bonds formation. The photochemical and electrochemical properties of Py-BiV²⁺ were studied systemically, certifying fine-tunable opto-electronic properties through the number of pyrene groups (4, n = 1; 6, n = 2). The prepared Py-BiV²⁺ showed strong light absorption, while retaining good redox features and chromic response features that were inherent to viologens. 4 exhibited accelerated photoinduced electron transfer in the presence of the electron donor (pyrene) and the generated 4′ (radical cation) showed higher stability. Accordingly, Py-BiV²⁺ directly served as photosensitizers for the first time in the visible-light-induced C(sp³)–P and C(sp²)–P bonds formation. As expected, these novel viologen derivatives exhibited good catalytic performance and good substrate expansibility under ambient conditions.     

Electron transfer kinetics on composite diamond (sp3)–graphite (sp2) electrodes

The concept of non-diamond sp² impurity states as charge transfer mediators on boron-doped diamond (BDD) surface was suggested as an explanation for the electrochemical behavior of synthetic diamond based electrodes. In order to verify this concept, graphite particles (sp²) were deposited on diamond electrodes (sp³) by mechanical abrasion. The behavior of the so prepared diamond–graphite composite electrodes were compared with those of as-grown (BDD_ag) and those after mild anodic polarization (BDD_mild).Outer-sphere electron transfer processes such as ferri/ferrocyanide (Fe(CN)₆III/II) and inner-sphere charge transfer reactions such as 1,4-benzoquinone/hydroquinone (Q/H₂Q) were chosen in order to investigate the electrochemical properties of these composite electrodes. Both redox systems became more reversible as the graphite (sp²) loading increased. A strong analogy existed between as-grown diamond electrodes and diamond–graphite composite electrodes.Finally a model is proposed which describes the BDD electrode surface as a diamond matrix in which non-diamond (sp²) impurity states are dispersed. These non-diamond sp² states on BDD surface acts as charge mediators for both inner-sphere and outer-sphere reactions.     

Soft template synthesis in copper(II)–dithiooxamide–methanal,copper(II)–dithiooxamide–ethanal and copper(II)–dithiooxamide–propanone triple systems in a copper(II)hexacyanoferrate(II) gelatin-immobilized matrix

Novel complexing processes in the Cu^II–dithiooxamide–methanal, Cu^II–dithiooxamide–ethanal and Cu^II–dithiooxamide–propanone triple systems proceeding under specific conditions, to copper(II)hexacyanoferrate(II) gelatin-immobilized matrix systems in contact with aqueous-alkaline (pH 12) solutions containing dithiooxamide and methanal, ethanal or propanone, have been studied. It has been shown that template synthesis leading to the formation of macrocyclic coordination compounds (2,8-dithio-3,7-diaza-5-oxanonandithioamide-1,9)copper(II), (2,8-dithio-3,7-diaza-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxanonandithio-amide-1,9)copper(II) and (4,4,6-trimethyl-2,8-dithio-3,7-diazanonen-6-dithioamide-1,9)copper(II), respectively, takes place under such conditions. Dithiooxamide, methanal, ethanal and propanone act as ligand synthons in these processes.     

Pyrolysis kinetics of ethylene–propylene (EPM) and ethylene–propylene–diene (EPDM)

The thermal degradation kinetics of several ethylene–propylene copolymers (EPM) and ethylene–propylene–diene terpolymers (EPDM), with different chemical compositions, have been studied by means of the combined kinetic analysis. Until now, attempts to establish the kinetic model for the process have been unsuccessful and previous reports suggest that a model other than a conventional nth order might be responsible. Here, a random scission kinetic model, based on the breakage and evaporation of cleavaged fragments, is found to describe the degradation of all compositions studied. The suitability of the kinetic parameters resulting from the analysis has been asserted by successfully reconstructing the experimental curves. Additionally, it has been shown that the activation energy for the pyrolysis of the EPM copolymers decreases by increasing the propylene content. An explanation for this behavior is given. A low dependence of the EPDM chemical composition on the activation energy for the pyrolysis has been reported, although the thermal stability is influenced by the composition of the diene used.     

Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA)/polycaprolactone (PCL)–Fe3O4 composites

In this study, we investigate the effect of nano sized Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles on the mechanical and thermal properties of EVA/PCL–Fe₃O₄ composites. Composites were prepared using the melt mixing technique on a Rheomex mixer coupled to a single screw extruder. The fine dispersion of nano-Fe₃O₄ aggregates in the polymer matrices led to a significant improvement in the crystallinity, thermal and mechanical properties of EVA/PCL–Fe₃O₄ nanocomposites compared to that of native polymers due to improved interface bonding between the filler and the polymer matrix. Techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and Instron for mechanical properties were used to characterize nanocomposites samples. The results obtained from this investigation demonstrated that composite materials could be promising raw materials in industry.     

Synthesis of MgHf(WO4)3 and MgZr(WO4)3 using a non-hydrolytic sol–gel method

Magnesium zirconium tungstate and magnesium hafnium tungstate were successfully synthesized using a non-hydrolytic sol–gel method. Crystalline materials could be obtained at temperatures as low as 540 °C after as little as 3 h. The samples were composed of micron-size particles with defined morphology. Highly crystalline material was formed after a 0.5 h heat treatment of 1050 °C.     

Pressure tuning spectroscopy of [Pt3(CO)6]2−n (n=3–5)

The pressure shifts of the first three bands appearing in the visible spectra of [Pt₃(CO)₆]²⁻_n (n = 3–5) have been measured in solution over the range 0–10 kbar. Previous electronic calculations performed on the dimer in conjunction with these results afford a possible set of assignments for the first three bands appearing in the visible spectrum for the dimer.     

Hydrosilylation Catalyzed with Rh(PPh3)3Cl/Ionic-Liquid–Functionalized SiO2

Ionic liquid–modified silica has been prepared by a “one-pot” reaction of activated silica, 3-chloropropyltriethoxysilane, and alkylimidazole or pyridine. It was found that the catalytic activity and β-adduct selectivity of the supported catalyst Rh(PPh₃)₃Cl/ionic-liquid–modified-SiO₂ for the hydrosilylation reaction of alkenes with triethoxysilane was significantly improved. Furthermore, the catalyst system could be recovered easily.     

Structural Distortion in Perovskite Type KCaH3–xFx (0.54 ≤ x ≤ 3)

Representatives of the solid solution series KCaH_3–xF_x were synthesized by solid state reactions from binary metal hydrides and fluorides. Crystal structures were analyzed by Rietveld refinement based on X-ray powder diffraction. The degree of substitution was determined by refinement of site occupancy factors as well as elemental analysis for hydrogen. Three sections of x in KCaH_3–xF_x can be distinguished. For x < 0.54 no hydride fluoride exists, i.e. there is no hydride of the composition KCaH₃ and the solid solution starts only at x = 0.54. The tetragonal SrTiO₃ type structure with partial ordering of hydrogen and fluorine atoms is found for 0.54 ≤ x ≤ 1.7. Both anion positions show mixed occupation with some preference of hydrogen atoms for 8h and fluorine atoms for 4a sites (I4/mcm, SrTiO₃ type). For fluorine-rich compounds a solid solution with orthorhombic GdFeO₃ type structure (Pnma) and a perfectly statistical distribution of hydrogen and fluorine atoms is found (1.8 ≤ x ≤ 3). Interatomic distances resulting from the structure refinements are in the range of typical K–H, K–F, Ca–H, and Ca–F distances for mainly ionic compounds.