Molecular dynamics simulations of a poly(p-phenylene) oligomer

We have studied the conformation and coefficient of thermal expansion in the poly(p-phenylene) oligomer p-sexiphenyl (C₃₆H₂₆) by molecular dynamics simulations. Studies of the backbone phenyl–phenyl torsion angle in a simulated p-sexiphenyl crystal at room temperature indicate the presence of torsional librations of approximately ±20°. Further analysis of the phenyl–phenyl backbone torsion angle in less closely packed regions of the simulated crystal (crystal ends) indicate the presence of 180° phenyl ring flips, in agreement with solid-state deuterium NMR data on poly(p-phenylene oligomers). The linear coefficient of thermal expansion was also calculated and found to be negative, in qualitative agreement with experimental data on rigid-rod compounds. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Formylation of 4,7‐Dihydro‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidines Using Vilsmeier–Haack Conditions

Formylation of 5‐methyl‐7‐phenyl‐4,7‐dihydro‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidine 1a using Vilsmeier–Haack conditions yields 5‐methyl‐7‐phenyl‐4,7‐dihydro‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidin‐6‐ylcarbaldehyde 3a . 5,7‐Diaryl‐4,7‐dihydro‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidines 1b , 1c in this reaction apart from formylation undergo recyclization into 5‐aryl‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidin‐6‐ylmethane derivatives 4b , 4c , 5b , 5c , and 6 . The structure of the synthesized compounds was determined on the basis of NMR, IR, and MS spectroscopic data and confirmed by the X‐ray analysis of the 6‐(ethoxy‐phenyl‐methyl)‐5‐phenyl‐[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidine 6 , 5‐phenyl‐6‐(1‐phenyl‐vinyl)‐[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidine 11 , and 7‐phenyl‐6‐(1‐phenyl‐vinyl)‐[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3‐a]pyrimidine 12 .     

Mechanism of (Salen)manganese(III)‐Catalyzed Oxidation of Aryl Phenyl Sulfides with Sodium Hypochlorite

The oxidation of 4‐substituted phenyl phenyl sulfides was carried out with several oxo(salen)manganese(V) complexes in MeCN/H₂O 9 : 1. The kinetic data show that the reaction is first‐order each in the oxidant and sulfide. Electron‐attracting substituents in the sulfides and electron‐releasing substituents in salen of the oxo(salen)manganese(V) complexes reduce the rate of oxidation. A Hammett analysis of the rate constants for the oxidation of 4‐substituted phenyl phenyl sulfides gives a negative ρ value (ρ=?2.16) indicating an electron‐deficient transition state. The log k₂ values observed in the oxidation of each 4‐substituted phenyl phenyl sulfide by substituted oxo(salen)manganese(V) complexes also correlate with Hammett σ constants, giving a positive ρ value. The substituent‐, acid‐, and solvent‐effect studies indicate direct O‐atom transfer from the oxidant to the substrate in the rate‐determining step.     

Glass transition temperatures of some linear polymers containing phenyl side groups

The glass transition temperatures of a number of poly(vinyl phenyl ketones), poly-(vinyl benzoates), and poly(phenyl acrylates) have been measured by a refractometric method. The effects exerted on T_g by the nature and position of the ring substituents and by the different groups binding the pendant phenyl rings to the polyvinyl chain are discussed. The importance of knowledge of the side-group motions in the glassy state for the interpretation of glass temperature data is emphasized.     

Carbon-13 NMR studies on 3-phenyl-as-triazine 4-oxides

The substituent chemical shifts of a series of para substituted-3-phenyl-as-triazine 4-oxides were studied using the Swain-Lupton F and R values. This data was compared to that obtained for parasubstituted biphenyls, phenyl pyrroles and phenyl furans. It was found that the substituent chemical shifts in the triazines behaved in a similar manner to that in the biphenyl system.     

New Aspects of 1,3‐Diphosphacyclobutane‐2,4‐diyls

1,3‐Di(tert‐butyl)‐2,4‐bis[2,4,6‐tri(tert‐butyl)phenyl]‐1,3‐diphosphacyclobutane‐2,4‐diyl was formed from [2,4,6‐tri(tert‐butyl)phenyl]phosphaacetylene and t‐BuLi. In addition, the X‐ray diffraction analysis was carried out, together with theoretical calculations of the structure and NMR data.     

Polymers from aryl glycidyl ethers

High molecular weight, linear polyethers were prepared by polymerizing a series of ring-substituted phenyl glycidyl ethers by using the ferric chloride–propylene oxide and dibutylzinc–water catalyst systems. The α-naphthyl, β-naphthyl, p-phenylphenyl, the o-, m-, and p-methyl, and the o- and p-chlorophenyl polymers resemble the parent polymer in that they are readily crystallizable polyethers which have melting points above 170°C. The other substituted poly(phenyl glycidyl ethers), including the o- and p-isopropyl, p-tert-butyl, p-octyl, and 2,4,6-trichloro derivatives show much less tendency to crystallize and are lower melting. The x-ray and electron diffraction data established that poly(o-chlorophenyl glycidyl ether) crystallizes in an orthorhombic unit cell; data obtained in a parallel study of unsubstituted poly(phenyl glycidyl ether) did not allow assignment of a specific structure.     

Novel glutathione conjugates of phenyl isocyanate identified by ultra‐performance liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance

Phenyl isocyanate is a highly reactive compound that is used as a reagent in organic synthesis and in the production of polyurethanes. The potential for extensive occupational exposure to this compound makes it important to elucidate its reactivity towards different nucleophiles and potential targets in the body. In vitro reactions between glutathione and phenyl isocyanate were studied. Three adducts of glutathione with phenyl isocyanate were identified using ultra‐performance liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Mass spectrometric data for these adducts have not previously been reported. Nucleophilic attack on phenyl isocyanate occurred via either the cysteinyl thiol group or the glutamic acid α‐amino group of glutathione. In addition, a double adduct was formed by the reaction of both these moieties. NMR analysis confirmed the proposed structure of the double adduct, which has not previously been described. These results suggest that phenyl isocyanate may react with free cysteines, the α‐amino group and also with lysine residues whose side chain contains a primary amine. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Green approach for the synthesis of 3‐methyl‐1‐phenyl‐4‐((2‐phenyl‐1H‐indol 3‐yl)methylene)‐1H‐pyrazole‐5(4H)‐ones and their DNA Cleavage,antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities

3‐Methyl‐1‐phenyl‐4‐((2‐phenyl‐1H‐indol‐3‐yl)methylene)‐1H‐pyrazol‐5(4H)‐ones (5a‐i) was prepared by the condensation reaction of different 3‐formyl‐2‐phenylindole derivatives (2a‐i) and 3‐methyl‐1‐phenyl‐2‐pyrazoline‐5‐one in quantitative yield by applying various green synthetic methods as grinding, microwave irradiation using different catalysts under solvent‐free mild reaction conditions with high product yields. The structures of the synthesized compounds were characterized on the basis of elemental analysis, infrared, ¹HNMR, ¹³C NMR, and mass spectral data. The synthesized compounds were screened for free radical scavenging, antimicrobial, and DNA cleavage activities. Most of the tested compounds belonging to the 3‐methyl‐1‐phenyl‐4‐((2‐phenyl‐1H‐indol‐3‐yl)methylene)‐1H‐pyrazol‐5(4H)‐ones series exhibited promising activities.     

Comparison and evaluation of some available methods for the analysis of lanthanide induced shift data

Some available methods for the analysis of lanthanide induced shift data have been examined. These methods are compared and evaluated using the data gathered from substituted phenyl tert-butyl carbinols.     

High resolution capillary gas chromatography and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry of protein and non-protein amino acids,amino alcohols,and hydroxycarboxylic acids as their tert-butyldimethylsilyl derivatives

A simple, single-step derivatization technique is presented for capillary GC-FID and GC-MS separation and identification of common protein and non-protein constituents of natural peptides as their tert-butyldimethylsilyl (TBDMS) derivatives. The tert-butyldimethyl-silylation of more than sixty compounds was accomplished with high yields and a single peak observed for each component. The TBDMS derivatives of both the protein and non-protein substances, moreover, exhibit excellent separation on apolar capillary columns and can be resolved completely using a polydimethylsiloxane or 5 % phenyl polydimethylsiloxane column and, complementarily, a 50 % phenyl polydimethylsiloxane column. Retention data and molar responses of the TBDMS derivatives on the polydimethylsiloxane column are compiled. Direct coupling of the 5 % phenyl polydimethylsiloxane column to an ion trap mass spectrometer enabled fast separation and identification of the investigated components, at nanomole to picomole levels, on the basis of retention and mass spectral data. The general usefulness of the method is demonstrated by research into new biologically active peptides isolated from entomopathogenic fungi.     

Synthesis and thermal characterization of some novel phenol carbonates

A total of 16 carbonates, all but one new compounds, have been synthesized. These include bis-(phenyl carbonate)s of 13 bisphenols and 3 bis(substituted phenyl carbonate)s of 2,2-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl) butane. The present report characterizes them in terms of melting points T_m, elemental analyses, glass transition temperatures T_g, and enthalpies and entropies of fusion and relates the thermal properties to structure on a comparative basis. A number of the carbonates have what seem to be two distinct crystal structures as deduced from differential scanning calorimetry and x-ray patterns. In keeping with data for polycarbonates, these bis(phenyl carbonate)s show abnormally high T_g/T_m relative to most polymers.     

Polymerization of 2‐Substituted 2‐Oxazolines Induced by Photocationic Initiators

2‐Ethyl‐2‐oxazoline (EOZO) was polymerized using two different photocationic initiators: a combination of bis{(4‐diphenylsulfonium)phenyl}sulfide bis{hexafluoroantimonate} and (4‐phenyl sulfide)phenyl diphenylsulfonium hexafluoroantimonate (Cyracure UVI® 6974) and (η⁵‐2,4‐cyclopentadien‐1‐yl)‐[η⁶‐(1‐methylethyl)benzene]iron hexafluorophosphate (Irgacure® 261). The experimental data is consistent with the premise that in the presence of Cyracure UVI® 6974 the initiation proceeds via a Brønstedt acid. In the second case the generation of oxazolinium growing species is intermediated by a complex derived from the initial ferrocenium salt.     

Electron impact mass spectrometry of phenyl thiophosphoroorganic amides

The interpretation of the electron impact mass spectra of methyl phenyl phosphinomorpholinylamidothioate, O-methyl phenyl phosphonomorpholinylamidothioate, phenyl phosphonomorpholinylamidochloridothioate and O-ethyl phenyl phosphonomorpholinyhimidothioate is presented. Elucidation of the fragmentation pathways was aided by exact mass measurements and observation of peaks due to metastable transitions detected for the first and last of the above compounds.     

Investigation of Some Functionalization Reactions of 4‐Benzoyl‐5‐phenyl‐1‐(4‐methoxyphenyl)‐1H‐pyrazole‐3‐carbonyl Chloride and Their Antimicrobial Activity

The 1H‐pyrazole‐3‐carboxylic acid 1 was converted via reactions of its acid chloride 3 with various asymmetrical disubstituted urea and alcohol derivatives into the corresponding novel 4‐benzoyl‐N‐(N′,N′‐dialkylcarbamyl)‐1‐(4‐methoxyphenyl)‐5‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazole‐3‐carboxamide 4a , b and alkyl 4‐benzoyl‐1‐(4‐methoxyphenyl)‐5‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazole‐3‐carboxylate 7a‐c , respectively, in good yields (57%‐78%). Friedel‐Crafts reactions of 3 with aromatic compouns for 15 min.‐2 h led to the formation of the 4‐3‐diaroyl‐1‐(4‐hydroxyphenyl)‐5‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazoles 9a‐c , 4‐benzoyl‐1‐(4‐methoxyphenyl)‐3‐aroyl‐5‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazoles 10a , b and than from the acylation reactions of 9a‐c were obtained the 3,4‐diaroyl‐1‐(4‐acyloxyphenyl)‐5‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazoles 13a‐d . The structures of all new synthesized compounds were established by NMR experiments such as ¹H, and ¹³C, as well as 2D COSY and IR spectroscopic data, and elemental analyses. All the compounds were evaluated for their antimicrobial activities (agar diffusion method) against eight bacteria and two yeasts.     

Chloride‐Selective Electrodes Based on “Two‐Wall” Aryl‐Extended Calix[4]Pyrroles: Combining Hydrogen Bonds and Anion–π Interactions to Achieve Optimum Performance

The performance of chloride‐selective electrodes based on “two‐wall” aryl‐extended calix[4]pyrroles and multiwall carbon nanotubes is presented. The calix[4]pyrrole receptors bear two phenyl groups at opposite meso‐positions. When the meso‐phenyl groups are decorated with strong electron‐withdrawing substituents, attractive anion–π interactions may exist between the receptor’s aromatic walls and the sandwiched anion. These anion–π interactions are shown to significantly affect the selectivity of the electrodes. Calix[4]pyrrole, bearing a p‐nitro withdrawing group on each of the meso‐phenyl rings, afforded sensors that display anti‐Hofmeister behavior against the lipophilic salicylate and nitrate anions. Based on the experimental data, a series of principles that help in predicting the suitability of synthetic receptors for use as anion‐specific ionophores is discussed. Finally, the sensors deliver excellent results in the direct detection of chloride in bodily fluids.     

Crystallization of bisphenol-A polycarbonate induced by organic salts: Chemical modification of the polymer. I. Model reactions

The chemical modifications induced in diphenyl carbonate (DPC) by sodium arylcarboxylates between 200 and 250°C were studied to model the behavior of bisphenol-A polycarbonate – salt systems. Reaction between the salt and DPC produces sodium phenoxide, the phenyl arylcarboxylate corresponding to the salt, and carbon dioxide. The two latter compounds probably result from the decarboxylation of an unstable intermediate compound, viz., a mixed carboxylic carbonic anhydride. CO₂ and sodium phenoxide act as catalysts transforming DPC into phenyl salicylate via the formation of a small amount of sodium salicylate. Electrophilic acylation of sodium phenoxide by DPC is another possible but minor source of phenyl salicylate. Above 250°C, phenyl salicylate becomes unstable and pyrolyzes into o-phenoxybenzoic acid, which is immedicately esterified in the presence of DPC into phenyl o-phenoxybenzoate. In DPC + sodium o-chlorobenzoate systems, reaction between phenyl o-chlorobenzoate and sodium phenoxide is another source of phenyl o-phenoxybenzoate.     

Study on retention behavior of cyclic siloxanes by high resolution pyrolysis-gas chromatography with a fused silica capillary column

The general gas chromatographic retention behavior of cyclic methylsiloxanes partially substituted with phenyl or 2-cyanoethyl groups has been systematically studied, with pyrolysis-gas chromatography being utilized to form the cyclic siloxanes from the corresponding polysiloxanes at a temperature of 600°C. Kovats retention indices (KI) were determined for the cyclic siloxanes by use of the retention data of the pyrolyzates from polyethylene as standards. The effect of phenyl and 2-cyanoethyl substituents in the cyclic siloxanes on retention behavior has also been considered.     

Synthesis,Structures, and Fungitoxicity of Novel Organophosphorus Compounds

Abstract

A series of biologically active organophosphorus compounds have been synthesized by the reactions of O,O-diethylchlorophosphate with Schiff bases derived from 5-(phenyl/substituted phenyl)-2-hydrazino-1,3,4-oxadiazole and salicylaldehyde/2-hydroxyacetophenone. The compounds have been characterized on the basis of analyses and spectral (IR, ¹H, ¹³C NMR) data. Fungicidal activities of these derivatives against Colletotrichum falcatum, Fusarium oxysporum, and Curvularia pallescence have been evaluated. All compounds showed moderate to significant antifungal activity.