Synthesis,characterization and magnetic properties of coordination polymers of manganese with 1,1′-biphenyl-2,2′-dicarboxylic acid ligands

Three new coordination polymers have been synthesized from 1,1′-biphenyl-2,2′-dicarboxylic acid (2,2-dpa), nitrogen-containing coligands and Mn salts under hydrothermal conditions. The X-ray crystal structures of all three complexes are presented. With the change of nitrogen-containing ligand, the structural features of the complexes also change. The complex prepared without a nitrogen coligand exhibits a one-dimensional covalent chain-like structure, composed of the rare pentanuclear Mn building unit. The complex with 4,4′-bipyridine as a secondary ligand shows a two-dimensional layer structure. With the chelating ligand 1,10-phenanthroline, a discrete molecular complex is synthesized. The magnetic properties of the complex with 4,4′-bipyridine in the temperature range 1.99–300 K are reported.     

Electrochemical and spectroscopic properties of poly-4,4′-dialkoxy-2,2′-bipyrroles

The structure and the electrochemical and spectral properties of two conductive electrochemically polymerized substituted bipyrroles 4,4′-methoxy-2,2′-bipyrrole and 4,4′-buthoxy-2,2′-bipyrrole were studied and compared. The polymers were characterized by cyclic voltammetry, FT-Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and in situ conductivity measurements at different pH and redox state.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,and magnetic properties of two manganese(II) coordination polymers bearing 1,1′-biphenyl-3,3′-dicarboxylate ligands

Two Mn(II) coordination polymers, namely [Mn(bpda)] _n (1) and [Mn(bpda)(bpy)_0.5] _n (2) (H₂bpda = 1,1′-biphenyl-3,3′-dicarboxylic acid and bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine), have been synthesized from H₂bpdc, bpy, and MnSO₄·2H₂O under hydrothermal conditions. The complexes were characterized by physicochemical and spectroscopic methods, as well as by X-ray crystallography. Compound 1 possesses a 3D structure consisting of carboxylate-bridged edge-sharing Mn–O–Mn double chains. Compound 2 features a 3D open structure with a dinuclear Mn(II) secondary building unit. Magnetic susceptibility measurements of compounds 1 and 2 exhibit antiferromagnetic interactions between the nearest Mn(II), with J = –11.3 cm⁻¹ and g = 2.12 for 1, and J = –13.5 cm⁻¹ and g = 2.12 for 2.     

Synthesis,characterization and properties of 3,3′-diethyl-1,1′-oxydiethylenedicarbonyl bis(thiourea)

In this paper, 3,3′-diethyl-1,1′-oxydiethylenedicarbonyl bis(thiourea) (DEOECTU), was synthesized by phase transfer catalysis and then characterized by UV, elemental analysis, infrared spectra, mass spectrum, ¹H NMR and TGA. DEOECTU properties, such as response to metal ions, adsorption on sulfide mineral surfaces, and hydrometallurgical performance as flotation collectors, were also investigated. The results indicated that DEOECTU reacted chemically with Cu²⁺ ions through its S and N atoms in the C(=S)–NH–C(=O) group to form a new chelate compound, but no reaction of DEOECTU with Zn²⁺, Pb²⁺, Fe³⁺ or Fe²⁺ ions was observed. The results of adsorption and flotation experiments demonstrated, that compared to pyrite, sphalerite and galena, DEOECTU exhibited a superior collecting power for chalcopyrite and might attach on chalcopyrite surface by chemisorption. The further theoretical analysis from Pearson’s HSAB view point briefly explained the experimental results of the selective response of DEOECTU to Cu²⁺ ions and chalcopyrite.     

Chelating properties of poly[5,5′-methylene-bis(8-hydroxyquinoline)-7,7′-diylethylene]

Polymeric chelates of poly[5,5′-methylene-bis(8-hydroxyquinoline)-7,7′-diylethylene] (MQE) with various metal ions have been prepared and characterized by i.r., by the measurement of metal ligand ratio, magnetic moment and electrical conductivity and by TGA. The polymeric chelates are thermally less stable than parent ligand. Ion-exchanging properties of MQE have also been studied by application of the batch equilibration method.     

Synthesis, crystal structure and magnetic properties of a novel manganese(II)-nitronyl nitroxide-azido(μ_(1,1) and μ_(1,3)) one-dimensional complex

A novel one-dimensional manganese(Ⅱ) complex containing nitronyl nitroxide radical [Mn2(IM2-py)2(Ac)2((μ1.1-N3)(μ1,3-N3) . EtOH]n was synthesized and characterized structurally and magnetically. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group p21/n. Each Mn(Ⅱ) ion is six-coordinated in a distorted octahedral environment. The two N atoms of the nitronyl nitroxide radical and the two O atoms of acetate ligands are in the equatorial plane, whereas the two different azido bridging ligands are in trans axial position. Mn(Ⅱ) ions are linked by nitrogen atom of μ1,1-azido and oxygen atoms of two carboxy groups to form a Mn-Mn unit. Mn-Mn units are linked by azido ligands through u1,3 bridging style to form a one-dimensional chain. The compound is connected by the coordination bonds,π-π interactions and hydrogen bonds as a three-dimensional structure. Magnetic susceptibility data support that there are stronger antiferromagnetic interactions between the radical and Mn(Ⅱ) ion, weak antiferromagnetic inter     

Electrochemical alkylation of 2,2′-dipyridylamine

A method was developed for preparation of alkyl-(2,2-dipyridyl) amines, consisting of the reaction of alkyl halides with the N anion electrochemically generated from 2,2-dipyridylamine. The alkylation occurs regiospecifically, and CH₂Cl₂ can also be used as the methylating agent. Complexes of alkyl-(2,2-dipyridyl)-amines with Pd(2+) and Cu(2+) salts were obtained.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 1, pp. 155–159. January, 1991.     

Electrochemical characteristics of poly(ophenylendiamine) film electrodes in phosphatic solution

The electrochemical characteristics of poly(o-phenylendiamine) (POPD) film modified electrodes have been investigated using different electrochemical techniques.The main interest is focused on the effect of potential and film thickness on the electrode process.Good agreement has been found for the apparent diffusion coefficient estimated by chronocoulometry and impedance spec-troscopy.The charge transfer process within POPD films is diffusion processes at negative and positive overpotentials and electron hopping mechanism at formal potential.The POPD film conductivity of the oxidized state is better than that of the reduced state.For all electrode processes,the H+ may penetrate the film/electrolyte interface and take part in charge transfer or protonation-deprotonation of phenazine rings.     

Electrochemical properties of Ebonex®/Pt anodes

The electrochemical behavior of platinized Ebonex® was studied. The electrochemical and semiconductor properties of electrodes can be varied within wide limits by thermal treatment of Ebonex®/Pt, which selectively affects the electrocatalytic activity of anodes in the oxygen evolution reaction. The reduction peak of platinum oxides on the cyclic voltammetry (CV) curves can be used as a correlation parameter when evaluating the electrocatalytic activity of Ebonex®/Pt electrodes in the oxygen evolution reaction.     

Synthesis of poly(2,2′,3,3′-indole)

New approaches to the synthesis of poly(2,2′,3,3′-indole) were developed based on the photochemical dehydropolycondensation of indole in the presence of iodine and the photochemical polycondensation of 1-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-iodo-1-ethanone in the absence of catalyst and solvent. A suggested mechanism for the formation of the oligomeric chain in these reactions includes the intermediate formation of 3,3′-diindole with subsequent polycondensation via elimination of hydrogen atoms at position 2 of the dimer pyrrole fragment.     

Synthesis of 1,1′-Dibenzo- and 1,1′-Dinaphtho-2,2′-Dithiols from the Respective Thiophenes

The title compounds 1 and 2 were prepared from the respective, inexpensive and readily available thiophenes via reaction with lithium and sulfur monochloride, followed by reduction with lithium aluminium hydride.     

Electrochemical properties of doped lantanum–nickelate-based electrodes

This work is devoted to the studying of effects of La₂NiO₄ doping with alkaline-earth elements: Ca, Sr, and Ba (at an amount of 15 mol %) on its structural, electrical, and electrochemical properties. The effects of the alkaline-earth element nature, introduction of the Ce_0.8Sm_0.2O_1.9-electrolyte (SDC) component to the functional layer, and the presence of collecting film onto electrochemical activity of the electrodes contacting the Ce_0.8Sm_0.2O_1.9-electrolyte are examined. The doping was found to increase the La2NiO4 full conductivity due to increase in the hole conductivity. The maximal conductivity (at the sample density of 86–89%) was obtained for the Ca-doped composition: 85 S/сm at 700°C, as compared with 65 S/сm for undoped La₂NiO₄. at the same time, the doping was found to deteriorate the electrodes’ electrochemical activity which is likely to be due to loss of interstitial oxygen as a result of the doping. The using of composite electrodes allows increasing polarization conductivity markedly. For instance, at 700°С the conductivity of La₂NiO₄ is 0.25 S/сm²; of its based composite, 0.67 S/сm².     

Self-assembly and optical properties of N N′-bis(4-(1-benzylpiperidine))perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic diimide

Well-defined nanobelts with strong fluorescence were fabricated from a perylene tetracarboxylic diimide molecule modified with specific side-chain substitution. The new perylene diimide was characterised by ¹H, ¹³C NMR, mass and IR spectral techniques. The photophysical and electrochemical properties were investigated by UV–vis absorption, fluorescence, differential scanning calorimetry and cyclic voltammetry. 1D nanobelt self-assembly of the compound was studied with optical, fluorescence and scanning electron microscopic techniques. The observed self-assembly was supported by computational studies using density functional theory and natural bond order analysis. The optimised molecule was fit into crystal space theoretically, and the observed band gap was correlated well with optical and electrical properties.     

Synthesis and properties of new functionalized poly(imides) based on 1,1-bis(4-aminophenyl)-1-z{4′-bis(4′’-bromophenyl)amino}phenyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethane

A new aromatic diamine, 1,1-bis(4-aminophenyl)-1-{4′-bis(4″-bromophenyl)amino}phenyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethane, is synthesized. Its interaction with various dianhydrides of aromatic carboxylic acids via high-temperature polycondensation yields a number of new functionalized poly(imides) combining high thermal and mechanical characteristics with solubility in organic solvents. The values of T _g vary from 208 to 230°C, and temperatures corresponding to 10% weight loss fall within the intervals 330–370 and 550–660°C (in air and argon, respectively). Spectroelectrochemical characteristics of poly(imides) are studied by cyclic voltammetry and UV-VIS spectrometry. Poly(imides) exhibit high reversible stability of electrochromic properties, and their color changes from colorless (the neutral form) to green (the oxidized form) as the applied potential is varied from 0 to 1.25 V.     

The reductive cyclization of 8,8′-bisbromomethyl-1,1′-binaphthyl

Reductive cyclization of the title compound to the corresponding dinaphthocycloöctatriene is a facile process. The dinaphthocycloöctatriene does not undergo ring inversion on the NMR time scale, even at elevated temperatures.     

Gold-Catalyzed Atroposelective Synthesis of 1,1′-Binaphthalene-2,3′-diols

A highly atroposelective (up to 97 % ee) Au-catalyzed synthesis of 1,1′-binaphthalene-2,3′-diols is reported starting from a range of substituted benzyl alkynones. Essential for the achievement of high enantioselectivity during the key assembly of the naphto-3-ol unit is the use of TADDOL-derived α-cationic phosphonites as ancillary ligands. Preliminary results demonstrate that the transformation of the obtained binaphthyls into axially chiral monodentate phosphines is possible without degradation of enantiopurity.     

Unexpected racemization behavior of 8,8′-dialkyl-1,1′-biisoquinoline

The racemization behavior of a series of atropisomeric 8,8′-dialkyl-1,1′-biisoquinolines, in which methyl, ethyl, and isopropyl groups are introduced for enhancing the transannular steric hindrance, is reported. Contrary to prior expectations, their configurational stability was inversely proportional to the steric size of the alkyl groups.     

Tin,palladium and platinum derivatives of 1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphine)ferrocene. Crystal and molecular structures of 1,1′- bis-(diphenylphosphine)ferrocenedichloropalladium(II) and of 1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphine)ferrocenedichloroplatinum(II)

Summary Ten derivatives of 1,1-bis(diphenylphosphine)ferrocene (BDPF) are described in this paper. The first three, [BDPF·SnCl₄] (1), [BDPF·MeSnCl₃] (2) and [BDPF·PhSnCl₃] (3), present the two phosphorus atoms of the ligand directly bonded to a Sn centre. Two others, [BDPF-PdCl₂ (4) and [BDPF·PtCl₂] (5), similarly have the ligand BDPF acting as a bidentate species towards a transition metal. The crystal and molecular structures of (4) and (5) are presented here. Two other BDPF complexes were obtained with Pd and Pt, with the transition metals in the zerovalent state, namely [Pd(BDPF)₂] (6) and [Pt(BDPF)₂] (7). Finally, three trimetallic complexes are also described; [BDPF·Pd(-Cl)₂SnCl₂] (8), [BDPF· Pt(-Cl)₂SnCl₂] (9) and [BDPF·PdClSnCl₃] (10).