Reactions of Tertiary Alcohols with Palladium(II) Tetraaqua Complex. Formation of Palladium π-Allyl Complexes

Transformations of 2-methyl-2-propanol, 2-methyl-2-butanol, 2-methyl-2-pentanol, 1-methyl-1-cyclohexanol, and 1-ethyl-1-cyclohexanol in the presence of tetraaquapalladium(II) ions in perchloric acid madium were studied. It was found that the reactions give rise to palladium(II) -allyl complexes. The reaction rate increases and the yield of the corresponding -allyl complex decreases with increasing hydrocarbon chain length. Addition of iron(III) ions to the systems essentially increases the yield of palladium -allyl complexes. The olefin formed from the corresponding tertiary alcohol participates in the formation of the palladium -allyl complex. Oxidation of 2-methyl-2-butanol with tetraaquapalladium(II) ions gives the isomeric palladium -allyl complexes [Pd(³-(CH₃)₂CCHCH₂)bpy]ClO₄ and [Pd(³-(CH₂C(CH₃)CHCH₃))bpy]ClO₄, which were isolated using 2,2'-bipyridyl and characterized by ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy.     

In vitro and in vivo antitumour studies of a new thiosemicarbazide derivative and its complexes with 3d-metal ions

A new ligand, 1-(2-furanthiocarbo)-3-thiosemicarbazide (H₂ftsc), prepared from thiosemicarbazide and carboxymethyl-2-furandithioate, forms complexes [Mn(ftsc)(H₂O)₂], [Pd(ftsc)] · 2H₂O, [M(Hftsc)(acac)₂] (M=Co^III or Cr^III), [M(Hftsc)₂(acac)] (M=Mn^III or Fe^III) and [Zn(Hftsc)₂] · 2H₂O, which were characterized by elemental analyses, magnetic susceptibility, i.r., electronic and n.m.r. spectral data. The Mössbauer spectra of [Fe(Hftsc)₂(acac)] at 298K and 80K suggest the presence of high-spin iron(III) with an S=5/2 state. In vivo and in vitro antitumour activity of the ligand and the complexes have been screened towards several tumour cell-lines.     

Distortion of the Cucurbituril Molecule by an Included 4‐Methylpyridinum Cation

The crystal and molecular structures of a guest–host complex of cucurbituril with 4methylpyridinium, {(4MePyH) (C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)}(NO₃) · 4H₂O, were determined by Xray structural analysis. The crystals are monoclinic with a = 26.276(3) , b = 25.861(2) , c = 17.375(2) , = 124.17(1)°, V_cell =9768.6(18) ³, space group Cc, and Z = 8. The structure contains two crystallographically independent supramolecular complexes. They are arranged in pillars oriented along the a axis. In each pillar, the complexes are parallel to each other. The pillars are shifted with respect to each other by onehalf of the crystallographic translation. The centers of the supermolecules are arranged according to a pseudobodycentered motif. Distortions of the cucurbituril molecule depending on the guest type have been analyzed with the use of results obtained in the present and previous studies.     

Determination of Iron in Tap and Waste Water Using Liquid–Liquid Extraction in a Flow-Injection System

A flow-injection procedure for the determination of iron(III) in water is described. The procedure is based on the formation of an ion pair between the tetraphenylarsonium (Ph₄As⁺) (TPA) or tetrabutylammonium (But₄N⁺) (TBA) cations and the tetrathiocyanatoferrate(III) complex (TTF). This ion pair is extracted with chloroform, and the absorbance of the organic phase is measured at 503nm (for Ph₄As⁺) or 475nm (for But₄N⁺). Iron concentrations higher than 0.9×10^–6molL^–1 (50µgL^–1) can be detected in the first case, with a relative standard deviation of 1.9% (n=12), a linear application rangeof between 1.34 and 54.0×10^–6molL^–1 (75–3015µgL^–1), and a sampling frequency of 30h^–1. For the ion pair with But₄N⁺, the detection limit is 0.52×10^–6molL^–1 (29µgL^–1), with a relative standard deviation of 1.6% and a linear application range between 0.73 and 54.0×10^–6molL^–1. Under the proposed working conditions, only Pd(IV), Cu(II) and Bi(III) interfere. With the application of the merging zones technique, considerable amounts of organic reagent can be saved. The TBA method was applied to the analysis of iron(III) in tap and industrial waste waters.     

Quantum-Chemical Calculations of Palladium(II) Complexes and Clusters

The structural parameters of stable palladium(II) compounds, namely, [Pd(-OAc)₂]₃, Pd(OAc)₂ · 2NHEt₂, [Pd(OAc)(-OAc)(CH₃)₂SO]₂, [Pd(-OAc)(-SEt)]₄, and [Pd(-SEt)₂]₆, were determined by relativistic and nonrelativistic calculations using the density functional method with account taken of all electrons or with the use of pseudopotentials. The gradient functional (PBE) and local density functional (LSDA) ensure good agreement between the calculated structural parameters of the Pd(II) complexes and clusters under study and data of X-ray diffraction analysis.     

The synthesis and structure of the [2.2]paracyclophane cluster Ru6C(CO)13(μ 3-η 2:η 2:η 2-C16H16)(PPh3) and a study of the 1H-n.m.r. spectra of [2.2]paracyclophane and benzene clusters

Summary The [2.2]paracyclophane cluster, Ru₆C(CO)₁₄( ₃- ^{2 2 2}-C₁₆H₁₆) (1), undergoes reaction with Me₃NO and triphenylphosphine to yield Ru₆C(CO)₁₃( ₃- ^{2 2 2}-C₁₆H₁₆)(PPh₃) (2), which may also be produced from (1) by thermolysis with PPh₃ in THF. Compound (2) has been fully characterized in solution by spectroscopy and in the solid state by a single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis at 277 K, and its structure is compared with that of the parent cluster, (1). Using the same synthetic procedures, the tricyclohexylphosphine analogue, Ru₆C(CO)₁₃( ₃- ^{2 2 2}-C₁₆H₁₆)(PCy₃) (3), has also been prepared and characterized spectroscopically. A comparison of the chemical shifts of the 577-01 protons in the ¹H-n.m.r. spectra of compounds (1)–(3) together with a variety of other [2.2]paracyclophane and benzene clusters has been made.     

Antioxidative and antitumour properties of metal(II) solid complexes with 8-acetyl-4-methyl umbelliferone

Six transition metal(II) complexes with 8-acetyl-4-methyl umbelliferone (AMUH), ML2 (L=AMU^–; M=Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn and Cd), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, electrical conductance, i.r., 1H-n.m.r. and u.v. spectroscopic techniques. The e.s.r. spectra show that CuL2 is anisotropic, with g2.05 and g2.26. The MnL2 species is characterized by a very broad g2 centered resonance without manganese hyperfine structure. The antioxidative and other biological activities of selected complexes were also investigated, indicating that both the ligand and complexes exhibit a scavenging effect on the superoxide radical (O₂ ^–·) and a suppressing effect on the hydroxyl radical (·OH). The suppressing effect on ·OH is greater than the scavenging effect on O₂ ^–·. The Cu and Mn complexes exhibit very significant suppression ratios for both radicals. However, the inhibitory effect on lipid peroxides results show that, in the initial stage, the Cu and Mn complexes exhibit obvious inhibitory effects on lipid peroxides, but after one hour, they begin to accelerate the lipid peroxides. Lower catalytic activity and instability when the complexes react with active oxygen may be responsible for this dual nature. The ligand and four transition metal(II) complexes selectively, obviously, inhibit the growth of HCT-8 and HL-60 tumour cell lines. They also exhibit a minor influence on the proliferation of B cells in higher concentration (10^–5m), but only a weak effect on the proliferation of T cells of the BALB/C (nude rate) spleen cells.     

Complexation of Vinpocetine with Cyclodextrins in the Presence or Absence of Polymers. Binary and Ternary Complexes Preparation and Characterization

Inclusion complexation between -cyclodextrin (-CD),hydroxypropyl--cyclodextrin (HP--CD), water-solublepolymers (PVP and HPMC) and vinpocetine was studied in aqueous solution and in the solid state.Phase solubility studies were used to evaluate the complexation in aqueous solution at roomtemperature. Stability constants (K_c) of binary and ternary complexes were determined spectrophotometrically. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)was used to characterize kneaded, co-evaporated and lyophilised binary and ternary systems.The K_c values obtained were 70.14 M^-1 and 35.01 M^-1 for vinpocetine--CD and vinpocetine-HP--CD and increased in a range of 17% to 94%by addition of water-soluble polymers. Some preliminary evidences ofinclusion complexation were obtained from DSC suggesting that co-evaporated and lyophilised binary andternary systems were truly inclusion complexes.     

New cobalt trimethylacetate complexes with pyridine

The reaction of the tetranuclear trimethylacetate complex Co₄(₃-OH)₂(-OOCCMe₃)₄(²-OOCCMe₃)₂(EtOH)₆ with pyridine in acetonitrile was studied. Two new compounds, viz., the hexanuclear cobalt(ii) complex Co₆py₄(₃-OH)₂(-OOCCMe₃)₁₀ (25% yield) and the unusual ionic compound [Co₃py₃(₃-O)(-OOCCMe₃)₆]⁺[Co₄py(₄-O)(-OOCCMe₃)₇]^– (5% yield), were prepared. The structures of the new compounds were established by X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Voltammetric Behavior of Dopamine at ct-DNA Modified Carbon Fiber Microelectrode

A sub-micrometer thin-layer DNA modified carbon fiber microcylinder electrode was prepared by electrodeposition of ct-DNA at 1.5V (vs. Ag/AgCl). The voltammetric behavior of dopamine (3-hydroxytyramine) was investigated at the modified electrode. It was found that the modified electrode exhibits a highly electrocatalytic activity toward dopamine oxidation. Differential pulse voltammetry was used for determination of dopamine in pH 7.4 phosphate buffer solution. A linear response of the peak current versus the concentration was found in the range of 4×10^–6 to 10^–4molL^–1 at 10^–4molL^–1 AA (ascorbic acid) coexistence (R=0.9959) and the range of 6×10^–5 to 10^–3molL^–1 at 10^–3molL^–1 AA (R=0.9960). The presence of a high concentration of ascorbic acid did not interfere with the determination. The proposed method exhibited good recovery and reproducibility. This method can be applied to the detection of DA in real samples.     

Komplexbildung im System Ni2+—o-Methylbenzamidoxim

Zusammenfassung Die Komplexe des Ni²⁺ mit o-Methylbenzamidoxim wurden in neutraler und in alkalischer Lösung spektrophotometrisch untersucht. Die Bildungskonstanten sindK ₁=40 für 11 undK ₂=1,7·10² für 12 in neutraler Lösung und ₁ = =(3,92 ±0,2) · 10⁴für 11 und lgK = lg ₁ + lg ₂ = 3,45 ± ±0,15 für 12 bei 25° und =1 in alkalischer Lösung.

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Complex formation in the systemeNi ²⁺—o-methylbenzamide oxime

The complexes of Ni²⁺ with o-methylbenzamide oxime were investigated spectrophotometrically in neutral as well as in alkaline solution. The formation constants areK ₁=40 for 11 andK ₂=1.7·10² for 12 in the neutral solution and ₁ = =(3.92 ±0.2) · 10⁴ for 11 and lgK = lg ₁ + lg ₂ = 3.45 ± ±0.15 for 12 at 25° and =1 for the alkaline solution. *** DIRECT SUPPORT *** A3615139 00007

     

Thermal decomposition of dicitratoborates

The thermal decompositions of dicitratoborates M¹[B(C₆H₆O₇)₂]·nH₂O (n=0–2, M¹=Rb, K, Li, NH₄) and M¹¹[B(C₆H₆O₇)₂]₂·8H₂O (M¹¹=Co, Ni, Mn, Cu, Zn, Cd) were investigated by means of TG, DTA and DTG methods. It was found that these thermal decompositions involve three successive stages: dehydration, the endothermal decomposition of the ligand, and oxidation of the residual organic component. The volatile products of decomposition in each stage were detected by means of gas chromatography. The method of TG-curve transformation into the curvedm/d T vs.m, wherem is the loss of weight at each moment of time, was used for a more detailed study of dehydration. The optimal conditions for TG-curve modification were found.

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Zusammenfassung Die thermische Zersetzung von Dicitratboraten der allgemeinen Formeln M¹[B(C₆H₆O₇)₂]·nH₂O (n=0–2;M ¹=Rb, K, Li, NH₄) und M¹¹[B(C₆H₆O₇)₂]₂·8H₂O (M ¹¹=Co, Ni, Mn, Cu, Zn, Cd) wurden mittels TG, DTA und DTG untersucht. Es wurde gefunden, daß die thermische Zersetzung dieser Verbindungen in drei Schritten verläuft: Dehydratisierung, endotherme Zersetzung des Liganden und Oxydation des organischen Rückstandes. Die flüchtigen Zersetzungsprodukte eines jeden Stadiums wurden gaschromatographisch detektiert. Zur detailierten Untersuchung der Dehydratisierung wurden die TG-Kurven zu Kurven transformiert, in denendm/dT gegenm dargestellt ist, wobeim der Gewichtsverlust zu einer gegebenen Zeit ist. Die optimalen Bedingungen für die TG-Kurvenmodifikation wurden festgestellt.

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, , ¹[(₆₆₇)₂]-n₂, =0–2, ^II[(₆₆₇)₂]₂ 8₂, Me^I=Rb, , Li, NH₄, Me^II=Co, Ni, Zn, Cd, Mn, . : , . . dm/dT- (). .

     

Sintering of supported palladium

Sintering results of Pd supported on carbon black at 723–973 K, in water vapor, in H₂ and under high vacuum are reported. They are compared with sintering data of Pd on other supports. The observed sequences are: SiO₂C>sepioliteAl₂O₃>AlPO₄ and H₂O>high vacuum>H₂.

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Pd 723–973 , , H₂ . Pd . : SiO₂Al₂O₃>AlPO₄ H₂O> >H₂.

     

Controlled-potential coulometric studies on fluoride and sulphate complexes of neptunium (VI)

Fluoride and sulphate complexing of Np(VI) has been studied by controlled-potential coulometry at a constant ionic strength. The values of ₁ ^* and ₂ ^* for fluoride complexes were found to be 9.4 and 8.9, respectively, at an ionic strength =0.5. At an ionic strength =1.0, ₁ ^* and ₂ ^* obtained were 6.6 and 10.5, respectively. Sulphate complexing of Np(VI) was studied only at an ionic strength =0.5. The value of ₁ ^* obtained was 5.6.     

Reactions of 1,4-difeffocenylbuta-1,3-diyne and 1,4-diphenylbut-l-en-3-yne with Ru3(CO)12. Crystal structure of Ru3(CO)8(μ3-η-1-η1-η4-η2-C4Ph2(CH=CHPh)2)

Diyne FcCmCC.CFc (Fc is ferrocenyl) reacts with Ru₃(CO)₁₂ in boiling hexane to yield binuclear complexes Ru₂ and Ru₂(CO)₆(C₄Fc₂(C=CFc)₂C=O) containing ruthenacyclopentadiene and diruthenacycloheptadienone rings, respectively. The isomerism of the complexes is due to the different ways of coupling of the alkyne fragments of the diyne, namely, head-to-head, head-to-tail or tail-to-tail. The reaction of enyne PhC=CCH=CHPh with Ru₃(CO)₁₂ under similar conditions gives isomeric binuclear complexes Ru₂(CO)₆(C₄Ph₂(CH=CHPh)₂) and trinuclear clusters Ru₃(CO)₆(w-CO)₂(C₄Ph₂(CH=CHPh)₂) and Ru₃(CO)₈(₃-,¹-¹-⁴-² C₄Ph₂(CH=CHPh)₂). The structure of the latter was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The Ru₃ triangle coordinates eight terminal CO groups and the organic ligand resulting from the head-to-head dimerization of enyne molecules; the ruthenacyclopentadiene moiety is ⁴-coordinated to the Ru(CO)₂ group, and the third ruthenium atom is 2-bound to one of the PhCH=CH groups.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 5, pp. 1261–1267, May, 1996.     

Fallout analysis of atmospheric water precipitations

Summary A rapid ion-exchange method for the determination of ¹⁴⁴Ce, ¹³⁷Cs, ⁸⁹Sr, ⁹⁰Sr and ¹⁴⁰Ba in 2–30 liter samples of atmospheric water precipitations is described. The samples, containing up to 300 mg of calcium, are sorbed on a specially shaped column filled with Dowex 50, X-8 or Dowex 50W, X-8. Radio-cerium and radio-caesium are stripped from the column with 0.6 M ammonium glycolate/ 0.2 M NaCl, pH 5, radio-strontium and radio-barium with 0.15 M ammonium citrate, pH 7.5. The isolated radio-nuclides are counted on a low-background beta-counter: ¹⁴⁴Ce as CeO₂, ¹³⁷Cs as Cs-dipicrylaminate, ⁸⁹Sr/⁹⁰Sr as SrCO₃, ⁹⁰Y as Y₂O₃, and ¹⁴⁰Ba as BaCO₃. The mean chemical yields amount to 95% for cerium, 85% for caesium, 95% for strontium, 95% for yttrium and 65% for barium. With parallel determinations at levels of a few picocuries, the deviations of the results from the respective mean values generally do not exceed ± 5%. With a 30 l sample the limit of detection amounts to 0.005 Ci/l for ¹⁴⁴Ce, 0.006 Ci/l for ¹³⁷Cs, 0.005 Ci/l for ⁹⁰Sr, and 0.006 Ci/l for ¹⁴⁰Ba.

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Zusammenfassung Es wird eine schnelle Ionenaustauschmethode für die Bestimmung von ¹⁴⁴Ce, ¹³⁷Cs, ⁸⁹Sr, ⁹⁰Sr und ¹⁴⁰Ba in 2–30 l Proben von atmosphärischen Wasser-Niederschlägen beschrieben. Die Proben, mit einem Calciumgehalt bis zu 300 mg, werden in eine besonders gestaltete, mit Dowex 50, X-8 oder Dowex 50 W, X-8 gefüllte Säule eingewaschen. Radio-Cer und Radio-Caesium werden mit 0,6 M Ammoniumglykolat/0,2 M NaCl, pH 5, Radio-Strontium und Radio-Barium mit 0,15 M Ammoniumcitrat pH 7,5 eluiert. Die isolierten Radio-Nuklide werden in einem Beta-Antikoinzidenzzähler gemessen: ¹⁴⁴Ce als CeO₂, ¹³⁷Cs als Cs-dipikrylaminat, ⁸⁹Sr/⁹⁰Sr als SrCO₃, ⁹⁰Y als Y₂O₃ und ¹⁴⁰Ba als BaCO₃. Die mittlere Rückgewinnung der zugesetzten Träger beträgt für Cer 95%, 85% für Caesium, 95% für Strontium, 95% für Yttrium und 65% für Barium. In Parallelbestimmungen mit Gehalten von einigen Ci/l, überschreiten die Abweichungen der Ergebnisse von den entsprechenden Mittelwerten im allgemein nicht 5%. Bei einer 30 l-Probe beträgt die untere Nachweisgrenze 0,005 Ci/l für ¹⁴⁴Ce, 0,006 Ci/l für ¹³⁷Cs, 0,005 Ci/l für ⁹⁰Sr und 0,006 Ci/l für ¹⁴⁰Ba.

     

Determination of Total Selenium Content in Cereals and Bakery Products by Flow Injection Hydride Generation Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry Applying in-situ Trapping on Iridium-Treated Graphite Platforms

A flow injection hydride generation graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometric (FI-HG-GFAAS) method was applied to the determination of Se in Se-doped and undoped cereals and bakery products. For the purpose of doping, the soils used for the cultivation of the cereals were dosed with Se-doped foliar fertilizers. The samples were dissolved in a mixture of HNO₃ and H₂O₂ solutions using microwave-assisted digestion. The decomposition of H₂Se generated from the sample solutions and the trapping of elemental Se were performed at a temperature of 300°C on an Ir-pretreated integrated graphite platform of a transversally heated graphite atomizer (THGA). For release of the trapped Se within a fairly short atomization time (5s), an atomization temperature of 2200°C was observed to be optimal. The overall efficiency of hydride generation, transport and trapping was 86%.The upper limit of the linear dynamic range of calibration was 10µgL^–1, which corresponds to 0.5µgg^–1 for solid samples. Recovery of the samples spiked with Se^VI solutions was found to be 93±6% on average. The relative standard deviation of the determinations was less than 8%. The limit of detection was found to be 0.06µgL^–1, corresponding to 3ngg^–1 for solid samples. The accuracy of the method was verified with the use of IAEA-155 (whey powder) certified reference material. End-capped THGA tubes resulted in an extension of the linear calibration range compared to that of standard THGAs.The Se content in bakery products made of undoped cereals ranged from 7.7 to 68ngg^–1 (wet weight) in 18 samples, whereas the Se content of the corresponding cereals was found to be below 100ngg^–1 (wet weight). The Se level of cereals grown on soils treated with Se-doped fertilizers ranged from 128 to 1046ngg^–1 (wet weight), and it depended linearly on the Se concentration of the corresponding foliar fertilizer.     

EPR Studies of Reactions of Organobimetallic Chlorides with Sodium 3,6-Di-tert-butyl-ortho-benzosemiquinolate

The reactions of some organobimetallic chlorides [CpMo(CO)₃]₂BiCl, [CpM(CO)₃]₂SnCl₂, [CpMo(CO)₃]₂InCl ( = ⁵-C₅H₅; M = Mo, W) with sodium 3,6-di-tert-butyl-ortho-benzosemiquinolate in toluene were studied using the EPR spectroscopy. The possibility of formation of organoheterometallic complexes containing -semiquinone ligand was shown.     

Synthesis of new dinuclear dicopper(II) and dinickel(II) complexes. The kinetics of catechol oxidase and electrochemistry of a dicopper(II) complex

A new dinuclear ligand L, ethylene[OO-bis-salicylidene--diketone] bearing two symmetrical coordination sites was synthesized by the condensation of salicylaldehyde and acetylacetone, L, with 1,2-dibromoethane under reflux. The ligand L in a 1:1 ratio was treated with CuCl₂ and NiCl₂ to yield the complexes, tetrachloro bis[OO-bis- salicylidene--diketone copper(II)] and bis[OO-bis-salicylidene--diketone nickel(II)] chloride. The complexes were subsequently characterized by spectroscopic techniques, elemental analysis, i.r., ¹H-n.m.r., ¹³C-n.m.r., u.v.–vis., e.p.r. spectroscopy, and conductance measurements. The conductance measurements in DMF reveal that the Cu^II complex is covalent while the Ni^II complex is ionic and the spectral data support the Cu^II complex to be distorted octahedral whereas the Ni^II complex has square-planar geometry. The dioxygen binding was studied spectrophotometrically by the oxidation of tetrachloro bis[OO-bis-salicylidene--diketone copper(II)] with pyrocatechol in the presence of oxygen. The kinetic experiments were performed with the copper complex in DMF by monitoring the increase in absorbance over time at pH 8.0 in the presence of pyrocatechol at 25 °C. The kinetic parameters V_max and K_M were determined on the Michaelis–Menten Approach. Redox behavior of the dinuclear copper(II) complex was investigated by cyclic voltammetry in the presence of O₂ with the pyrocatechol (substrate) and also without the substrate. The large difference in potentials E⁰ is indicative of reversible oxygen binding of the complex and distinct catalytic activity.