Comparative research on promising energetic 1,3-diazinane and 1,3-oxazinane structures

The additional carbon centers in 1,3-diazinane and 1,3-oxazinane enable them to covalently bonded geminal-explosophoric groups, leading to unique energetic properties when compared with their homologous energetic structure like RDX. In this paper, a concise synthesis and comparative studies towards 1,3,5-(trinitro1,3-diazinane-5-yl) methyl nitrate and (3,5-dinitro-1,3-oxazinan-5-yl) methyl nitrate (TNOP), two energetic 1,3-diazinane/1,3-oxazinane based promising explosive molecules, are reported. The new germinal nitro/nitroxy explosophoric moieties in the 1,3-diazinane and 1,3-oxazinane frameworks lead to novel structural and energetic properties, which have been investigated through both experimental and computational methods. Densities of the obtained compounds are 1.83 g·cm^?3 and 1.72 g·cm^?3, respectively, along with the detonation velocities of 8714 m·s^?1 and 8112 m·s^?1. The energetic properties of TNNP are comparable to those of RDX. Meanwhile, the low melting point (105 °C) and excellent insensitivity (IS﹥60 J, FS﹥360 N) of TNOP make it an ideal material for the preparation of melt-cast explosives.     

Synthesis,structure, and complexing ability of fluoroalkyl-containing 2,2′-(biphenyl-4,4′-diyldihydrazono)bis(1,3-dicarbonyl) compounds

New fluoroalkyl-containing 2,2′-(biphenyl-4,4′-diyldihydrazono)bis(1,3-diketones) and 2,2′-(biphenyl-4,4′-diyldihydrazono)bis(3-oxopropionates) were synthesized by azo coupling of the corresponding 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds with biphenyl-4,4′-bis(diazonium) dichloride. Complexing ability of the obtained bis-hydrazones was studied, and new coordination compounds of the general formula M₂L₂ [where M = Ni(II), Cu(II); L = fluoroalkyl-containing 2,2′-(biphenyl-4,4′-diyldihydrazono)bis(1,3-diketone)] were obtained.     

Synthesis of a novel tetracationic acidic organic salt based on DABCO and its applications as catalyst in the Knoevenagel condensation reactions in water

Synthesis of a novel tetracationic acidic organic salt based on DABCO containing two sulfonic acid groups in the skeleton and four hydrogensulfate groups as counterion is described. Its catalytic efficiency in the Knoevenagel condensation of aldehydes with active cyclic methylene compounds in water is investigated. While 2,2'-(phenylmethylene)bis(3-hydroxy-5,5-dimethylcyclohex-2-enone) derivatives were obtained in 40–98% isolated yields in the reaction of aldehydes with dimedone, the corresponding Knoevenagel adducts were provided in 85–95% yields using 1,3-dimethylbarbituric acid. In addition, a DABCO-based polycationic organic salt polymer was prepared and characterized for the first time.     

Extraction and determination of trace amounts of energetic compounds in blood by gas chromatography with electron capture detection (GC/ECD)

This paper describes an efficient and sensitive method for determining five energetic compounds at trace levels (ng/mL) in blood by gas chromatography with electron capture detection (GC/ECD). For seven test concentrations (1-1250 ng/mL), the average recoveries (%) were 104 ± 16, 108 ± 22, 105 ± 14, 100 ± 22 and 108 ± 16 for hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitroso-1,3,5-triazine (TNX), hexahydro-1,3-dinitroso-5-nitro-1,3,5-triazine (DNX), hexahydro-1-nitroso-3,5-dinitro-1,3,5-triazine (MNX), hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazacyclohexane (RDX) and 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) (n = 84), respectively. Analysis of DNX and RDX produced lower precision than other energetic compounds. Acetonitrile extracts of blood samples should be analyzed immediately as the test compounds can transform into unknown compounds, which lowered the recovery by 0-45% within 10 days at room temperature (∼20 °C). Maintaining sample extracts at 4 °C decreased loss of test compounds. The method described herein was validated by different analysis teams on different days. Two-way ANOVA indicated that there was no significant difference between analysis teams or days of analysis. The method was successfully employed in the analysis of blood samples from a mouse dosing study involving TNX and RDX.     

Heteroadamantanes and their derivatives. 9. Synthesis of 1,5-dinitro-3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane and derived 2,2-disubstituted 5,7-dinitro-1,3-diazaadamantanes

Heating 1,5-dinitro-3,7-di(tert-butyl)-3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]-nonane with concentrated hydrobromic acid gives 1,5-dinitro-3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane. Cyclization of the latter with various aldehydes and ketones gave a series of 2,2-disubstituted 5,7-dinitro-1,3-diazaadamantanes. The behavior of the synthesized compounds under electron impact has been studied.For Communication 8 see [1].Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 538–542, April, 1990.     

新型树形化合物1,3,5-三-[7-(7-甲基-2,2-二-(2,2-二羟甲基-3-羟基丙氧基羰基)-6,8-二氧杂螺[3.5]-壬基)]苯的合成

以丙酮和甲酸乙酯为原料, 在醇钠的作用下合成了1,3,5-三乙酰基苯(1). 1与二溴新戊二醇在酸的作用下发生缩酮化反应, 制成1,3,5-三-(1-甲基-2,6-二氧杂-4,4-二溴甲基环己基)苯(2). 2与5,5-二甲基-4,6-二氧杂-1,3-环己二酮在乙醇钠的作用下合成了1,3,5-三-[7-(7-甲基-2,2-二-乙氧羰基-6,8-二氧杂螺[3.5]-壬基)]苯(3). 将3在氯仿中与季戊四醇进行酯交换反应得到产物1,3,5-三-[7-(7-甲基-2,2-二-(2,2-二羟甲基-3-羟基丙氧基羰基)-6,8-二氧杂螺[3.5]-壬基)]苯(4). 收率为47.7%. 标题化合物及中间产物使用IR, ¹H NMR和MS或元素分析进行了表征.     

Heteroadamantanes and their derivatives

5,7,-Dinitro-6,6-dimethyl-1,3-diazaadamantane was synthesized by condensation of 1,3-dinitro-2,2-dimethyl-propane with hexamethylenetetramine. Like the previously prepared 5,7-dinitro-1,3-diazaadamantane, it is converted into the corresponding diamino derivative with hydrazine hydrate in the presence of a nickel catalyst, and the diamino compounds gave the 5,7-dibromo derivatives on treatment with sodium nitrite in conc. HBr. The latter were converted to 6,6-dimethyl-1,3-diazaadamantane and 1,3-diazaadamantane on treatment with hydrazine hydrate in the presence of nickel catalyst in ethanol.For Communication 18 see [1].Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 2, pp. 230–233, February, 1993.     

Domino reaction of 1,3-bis(trimethylsilyloxy)-1,3-dienes with oxalyl chloride: general and stereoselective synthesis of gamma-alkylidenebutenolides

The Lewis acid catalyzed cyclization of oxalyl chloride with 1,3-bis(trimethylsilyloxy)-1,3-dienes 3, derived from 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds 1, provides a new and general approach for the synthesis of gamma-alkylidenebutenolides 4, a pharmacologically and synthetically important class of substances. A variety of butenolides were efficiently prepared in good yields and with very good regio- and stereoselectivities. An up-scaling of the reaction was possible. The use of the Lewis acid trimethylsilyl-trifluoromethanesulfonate (TMSOTf) proved to be superior to other activation conditions. Sterically undemanding gamma-alkylidenebutenolides could be prepared alternatively by reaction of the corresponding 1,3-dicarbonyl dianions with N,N'-dimethoxy-N,N'-dimethylethanediamide (2d). In contrast to the dianion method, the Lewis acid catalyzed reaction also facilitated the cyclization of sterically hindered, base-labile, cyclic and functionalized substrates. From a methodology viewpoint, the dianion reaction represents the first cyclization of a bis-Weinreb amide and the first cyclization of an oxalic acid-synthon with an ambident dianion. The TMSOTf-catalyzed reactions are both the first cyclizations of 1,3bis(trimethylsilyloxy)-1,3-dienes with a C2 dielectrophile and the first cyclizations of 1,3-bis(trimethylsilyloxy)-1,3-dienes with a carboxylic acid dichloride or a related dielectrophile.     

Spacer-verbrückte Bis-, Tris- und Tetrakis(ferrocenyl)-1,3-Diketone

Hydrocarbon-bridged Metal Complexes. XLVII. Bis-, Tris- und Tetrakis(ferrocenyl)-1,3-Diketones Claisen condensation of the enolate from acetylferrocene with diethyloxalate, 1,8-octanedicarboxylic dimethyl ester, fumaroyl dichloride, the chlorides of terephthalic acid and of 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, tetramethyl-1,2,4,5-benzene tetracarboxylate and with 3,6-di-t-butyl-9,9′-dimethyl-xanthene-1,8-dicarboxylic dimethyl ester gives the corresponding bis-, tris- and tetrakis(ferrocenyl)-1,3-diketones 2 – 8 . Their oxidation potentials were measured by cyclovoltammetry. Diferrocenoyl methane exists in the crystal as the keto-enol tautomer.     

Catalytic oxidative carbonylation of primary and secondary diamines to cyclic ureas. Optimization and substituent studies

W(CO)(6)-catalyzed oxidative carbonylation of 1,3-propanediamine to the corresponding urea has been examined under a variety of conditions. Following optimization, the Thorpe-Ingold effect on ring closure was studied using 2,2-dialkyl-1,3-propanediamines. For the 2,2-dimethyl- and 2,2-dibutyl-1,3-propanediamines, the yields were increased significantly as compared to that of the unsubstituted case. The eight-membered cyclic urea 5-butyl-5-ethyl-1,3-diazepan-2-one (5f) was formed in 38% yield, while only trace amounts of the cyclic urea were produced from the parent 1,5-pentanediamine. In a study of secondary diamines, yields from the carbonylation of N,N'-dialkyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamines were lower than those obtained from the primary diamines. The main byproducts from secondary diamines were tetrahydropyrimidine derivatives formed from a competitive reaction of the substrate with the oxidant and base.     

The synthesis of di(aminoguanidine) 5-nitroiminotetrazolate: some diprotic or monoprotic acids as precursors of energetic salts

Syntheses of salts with 4,6-bis(nitroimino)-1,3,5-triazinan-2-one (DNAM), 3,5-dinitro-1,2,4-cyclopentanetrione (DDCP), 3-nitroiminotriazolate, and 5-nitroiminotetrazolate as anions yielded moderately dense nitro-containing energetic salts that are thermally stable to >200 degrees C (measured by thermogravimetric analysis). Di(aminoguanidine) 5-nitroiminotetrazolate (8) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2(1)/c with an essentially planar 5-nitroiminotetrazolate dianion. Based on experimental and calculated densities, and theoretical calculations carried out by using the Gaussian 03 suite of programs, all of the salts have calculated detonation pressures and velocities that exceed those of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) and a few have values that approach those of triaminotrinitrobenzene (TATB).     

Darstellung und Reaktionsverhalten von 2,2-Dithio-phosphol-und -phosphorinan-Derivaten

Synthesis and Reactions Behavior of 2,2-Dithiophospholes and 2,2-Dithiophosphorinanes Reaction of dithiophosphoric acid chloride betaine 1 with bifunctional compounds opens a new way for preparing five- or six-membered cyclic dithiophosphates ( 2a – i, 3, 5a – f ). Synthesis, spectroscopic properties, and some reactions of these compounds are reported. Reaction of the cyclic dithiophosphates with alkyl halides yields the corresponding S-alkylesters 6a – o .     

Computational Design of High Energy RDX-Based Derivatives: Property Prediction,Intermolecular Interactions,and Decomposition Mechanisms

A series of new high-energy insensitive compounds were designed based on 1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane (RDX) skeleton through incorporating -N(NO₂)-CH₂-N(NO₂)-, -N(NH₂)-, -N(NO₂)-, and -O- linkages. Then, their electronic structures, heats of formation, detonation properties, and impact sensitivities were analyzed and predicted using DFT. The types of intermolecular interactions between their bimolecular assemble were analyzed. The thermal decomposition of one compound with excellent performance was studied through ab initio molecular dynamics simulations. All the designed compounds exhibit excellent detonation properties superior to 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20), and lower impact sensitivity than CL-20. Thus, they may be viewed as promising candidates for high energy density compounds. Overall, our design strategy that the construction of bicyclic or cage compounds based on the RDX framework through incorporating the intermolecular linkages is very beneficial for developing novel energetic compounds with excellent detonation performance and low sensitivity.     

One-step synthesis of some polyfluoroalkylated 1,3-benzodioxoles, 4H-l,3-benzodioxins anddibenzo[d,f] [l,3]dioxepins

Several polyfluoroalkylated heterocyclic compounds containing methylenedioxy group such as 2-(F-alkyl) substituted 1,3-benzodioxole, piperonal, 4H-1,3-benzodioxin, 1,3-dioxolane and 6-(F-alkyl) substituted dibenzo[d,f][1,3]dioxepin have been prepared through double Michael-addition reactions of 2,2-dihydropolyfluoroalkanoates with the corresponding diphenols or diols in high yields.     

Perchlorate‐Free Pyrotechnic Formulations Utilizing Energetic Chlorine Donors: 1‐CDN, 11‐CDN, 13‐CDN

Several novel materials were investigated as energetic chlorine donors, specifically for the preparation of perchlorate‐free pyrotechnic formulations with low‐smoke output. The novel compounds, 2‐chloromethyl‐2‐methyl‐5,5‐dinitro‐1,3‐dioxane (1‐CDN), 2,2‐bis(chloromethyl)‐5,5‐dinitro‐1,3‐dioxane (13‐CDN), and 2‐(dichloromethyl)‐2‐methyl‐5,5‐dinitro‐1,3‐dioxane (11‐CDN), were formulated with a variety of fuels and oxidizers and their resulting colored flames analyzed for color quality. The preparation and preliminary characterization of these energetic chlorine donors are described.     

Trichloroisocyanuric Acid,as an Industrial Chemical,Promotes Transthioacetalization of Diacetals of 2,2-Bis (Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol and Cleavage of Thioacetals

Trichloroisocyanuric acid has been used as a mild, efficient, and new catalyst for transthioacetalization of diacetals of 2,2-bis (hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol in CH 2 Cl 2 at room temperature. A clean, easy, and general method for efficient deprotection of thioacetals to their corresponding carbonyl compounds using trichloroisocyanuric acid/silica gel and water system also is described.     

One-pot three-component green synthesis of novel dihydrophthalazine-1,4-diones

Green and efficient one-pot three-component synthesis of novel 2-(7-amino-2,2-dimethyl-4-oxo-5-phenyl-4,5-dihydropyrano[2,3-d][1,3]dioxin-6-ylcarbonyl)-2,3-dihydrophthalazine-1,4-diones have been developed by condensing 3-(1,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrophthalazin-2-yl)-3-oxopropanenitrile with benzaldehydes and Meldrum’s acid using L-proline as catalyst in ethanol at room temperature. The products have been isolated as pure compounds in good yields without using column chromatography.     

A convenient synthesis of 3-alkyl-2,3-dihydro-2,4-dioxo-6-phenyl-, 3-alkyl-2,3-dihydro-4-oxo-6-phenyl-2-thioxo-, and 3-alkyl-2-arylimino-2,3-dihydro-4-oxo-6-phenyl-4H-1,3-thiazines

The reactions of 1-alkylamino-1-alkylthio-3-phenylpropene-3-thiones 3 with thiophosgene and phosgene in toluene, followed by treatment of the reaction mixture with triethylamine gave 3-alkyl-2,3-dihydro-4-oxo-6-phenyl-2-thioxo- 4 , 3-alkyl-2,3-dihydro-2,4-dioxo-6-phenyl-4H-1,3-thiazines 5 , respectively in good to excellent yields. Similarly treatment of compounds 3 with N-arylimidoyl dichloride in benzene at room temperature gave 3-alkyl-2-arylimino-2,3-dihydro-4-oxo-6-phenyl-4H-1,3-thiazines 6 in excellent yields. The reactions of compounds 3 with oxalyl chloride in toluene gave also 5 in good yields.     

One-step synthesis of some polyfluoroalkylated 1,3-benzodioxoles, 4H-1,3-benzodioxins and dibenzo[d,f] [1,3]dioxepins

Several polyfluoroalkylated heterocyclic compounds containing methylenedioxy group such as 2-(F-alkyl) substituted 1,3-benzodioxole, piperonal, 4H-1,3-benzodioxin, 1,3-dioxolane and 6-(F-alkyl) substituted dibenzo[d, f][1,3]dioxepin have been prepared through double Michael-addition reactions of 2,2-dihydropolyfluoroalkanoates with the corresponding diphenols or diols in high yields.     

Aqueous-mediated green synthesis of 3-carboxyxoumarins using grinding technique

A simple, efficient and green procedure for the synthesis of 3-carboxycoumarins has been developed which involves the grinding of 2-hydroxybenzaldehydes with Meldrum's acid (2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4,6-dione) in aqueous moist conditions at room temperature. The protocol is much more efficient as the reactions are carried out at room temperature and yields are also quite high. All the compounds were characterized by their IR, ¹H NMR and mass spectral data and compared with authentic samples.