A Computational Evaluation of the Evidence for the Synthesis of 1,3‐Dimethylcyclobutadiene in the Solid State and Aqueous Solution

Density functional calculations of ¹H NMR spectra and reaction barriers at the ωB97XD/6‐311G(d,p)/continuum water level do not support the claimed identification of encarcerated 1,3‐dimethylcyclobutadiene in either the solid state or aqueous solution, as reported by Barboiu et al (Chem. Eur. 2011 , 17, 10021). Instead, previous suggestions that the species identified in the solid state is in fact 2‐oxabicyclo[2.2.0]hex‐5‐en‐3‐one (the Dewar lactone Me₂2 ) are reaffirmed. Analysis of the ground‐state electronic structure of this species indicates an unusual π‐anomeric effect is promoting a Dunitz‐like chemical reaction pathway leading to the eventual elimination of carbon dioxide and formation of 1,3‐dimethylcyclobutadiene.     

Tetrasilyl-substituted cyclobutadiene dianion dilithium salt: synthesis and structure

The reaction of tetrakis(trimethylsilyl)cyclobutadienylcyclopentadienyl cobalt complex (Me₃Si)₄C₄CoCp with lithium metal in THF yielded the dilithium salt of cyclobutadiene dianion CBD^2– stabilized by four trimethylsilyl groups, Li⁺ ₂[(Me₃Si)₄C₄]^2–. The bridged CBD^2– dianion was also synthesized by a similar procedure starting from the bridged cobalt complex, which was prepared from the reaction of 2,2,5,5,8,8,11,11-octamethyl-2,5,8,11-tetrasilacyclododeca-1,6-diyne with CpCo(CO)₂ in refluxing octane. The aromaticity of the CBD^2– is discussed on the basis of the structural characteristics and magnetic properties.     

A Constrained Disorder Refinement: “Reinvestigation of “Single‐Crystal X‐ray Structure of 1,3‐Dimethylcyclobutadiene” by M. Shatruk and I. V. Alabugin”

Shatruk and Alabugin propose an alternative structural model for the observed electron density that we have attributed to the photochemical formation of 1,3‐dimethylcyclobutadiene in a protective solid crystalline matrix. The main criticism from Shatruk and Alabugin concerns the modeling of the disorder in the calixarene cavity and in particular the neglect of a residual electron density close to the O1 atom. We published (Chem. Eur. J. 2011 , 17, 10021) our opinion concerning this “ignored peak” in the Supporting Information of the paper. The current response to the Correspondence demonstrates that Shatruk and Alabugin have over‐modeled our data by assigning a small electron density peak, which is hardly more than the density corresponding to a hydrogen atom, to an under‐occupied oxygen site, using inappropriate refinement contraints.     

1‐Aminoindan‐2‐ol,a Suitable Ligand for the Synthesis of Chiral,Intramolecularly Stabilized Compounds of Aluminum,Gallium, and Indium

The reactions of enantiomerically pure (1R, 2S)‐(+)‐cis‐1‐aminoindan‐2‐ol, (1S, 2R)‐(‐)‐cis‐1‐aminoindan‐2‐ol, and racemic trans‐1‐aminoindan‐2‐ol with trimethylaluminum, ‐gallium, and ‐indium produce the intramolecularly stabilized, enantiomerically pure dimethylmetal‐1‐amino‐2‐indanolates (1R, 2S)‐(+)‐cis‐Me₂AlO‐2‐C*HC₇H₆‐1‐C*HNH₂ ( 1 ), (1S, 2R)‐(‐)‐cis‐Me₂AlO‐2C*HC₇H₆‐1‐C*HNH₂ ( 2 ), (1R, 2S)‐(+)‐cis‐Me₂GaO‐2‐C*HC₇H₆‐1‐C*HNH₂ ( 3 ), (1R, 2S)‐(+)‐cis‐Me₂InO‐2‐C*HC₇H₆‐1‐C*HNH₂ ( 4 ), (1S, 2R)‐(‐)‐cis‐Me₂InO‐2‐C*HC₇H₆‐1‐C*HNH₂ ( 5 ), and racemic (+/‐)‐trans‐Me₂InO‐2‐C*HC₇H₆‐1‐C*HNH₂ ( 6 ). The compounds were characterized by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, ²⁷Al NMR and mass spectra as well as 1 and 3 to 6 by determination of their crystal and molecular structures. The dynamic dissociation/association behavior of the coordinative metal‐nitrogen bond was studied by low temperature ¹H NMR spectroscopy.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Fluorescence Properties of Two Transition Metal‐Organic Coordination Polymers Based on 4,4′‐Dimethyl‐2,2′‐bipyridine

Two transition metal‐organic coordination polymers, [Mn₂(1,3‐bdc)₂(Me₂bpy)₂] · Me₂bpy ( 1 ) and [Co(4,4′‐oba)(Me₂bpy)] ( 2 ) were hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, TG, and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction [1,3‐H₂bdc = benzene‐1,3‐dicarboxylic acid, H₂oba = 4,4′‐oxybis(benzoic acid) Me₂bpy = 4,4′‐dimethyl‐2,2′‐bipyridine]. Compound 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group P2₁2₁2₁, with a = 23.371(5), b = 14.419(3), and c = 14.251(3) Å. Compound 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c, with a = 7.4863(15), b = 18.272(4), c = 16.953(5) Å, and β = 107.44(3)°. The crystal structure of complex 1 is a wave‐like layer with central Mn²⁺ atoms bridged by 1,3‐bdc ligands, whereas the structure of compound 2 presents a ladder chain of hexacoordinate Co²⁺ atoms, in which the metal atoms are bridged by 4,4′‐oba ligands and decorated by Me₂bpy ligands. The two compounds are further extended into 3D supramolecular structures through π–π stacking interactions. Additionally, the compounds show intense fluorescence in solid state at room temperature.     

Synthese und Struktur eines Pentaalkylchlorohexastibans Sb6R5Cl [R = (Me3Si)2CH]

Synthesis and Structure of Pentaalkylchlorohexastibane Sb₆R₅Cl [R = (Me₃Si)₂CH] The reaction of RSbCl₂ [R = (Me₃Si)₂CH] with Na‐K alloy in tetrahydrofuran gives besides the known rings Sb_nR_n (n = 3, 4), (Me₃Si)₂CH₂ and the pentaalkylchlorohexastibane Sb₆R₅Cl ( 1 ). 1 was characterized by spectroscopic methods (MS, ¹H‐, ¹³C‐NMR, X‐ray diffraction). The structure of 1 consists of a folded four membered antimony ring in the all‐trans configuration with three alkyl groups and one Sb(R)—Sb(R)Cl fragment as substituents.     

1‐Silacyclopent‐2‐enes and 1‐silacyclohex‐2‐enes bearing functionally substituted silyl groups in 2‐positions. Novel electron‐deficient Si?H?B bridges

The reactions of alkyn‐1‐yl(vinyl)silanes R₂Si[C?C‐Si(H)Me₂]CH?CH₂ [R = Me (1a), Ph (1b)], Me₂Si[C?C‐Si(Br)Me₂]CH?CH₂ (2a), and of alkyn‐1‐yl(allyl)silanes R₂Si[C?C‐Si(H)Me₂]CH₂CH?CH₂ (R = Me (3a), R = Ph (3b)] with 9‐borabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane in a 1:1 ratio afford in high yield the 1‐silacyclopent‐2‐ene derivatives 4a, b and 5a, and the 1‐silacyclohex‐2‐ene derivatives 6a, b, respectively, all of which bear a functionally substituted silyl group in 2‐position and the boryl group in 3‐position. This is the result of selective intermolecular 1,2‐hydroboration of the vinyl or allyl group, followed by intramolecular 1,1‐organoboration of the alkynyl group. In the cases of 4a, b, potential electron‐deficient Si? H? B bridges are absent or extremely weak, whereas in 6a,b the existence of Si? H? B bridges is evident from the NMR spectroscopic data (¹H, ¹¹B, ¹³C and ²⁹Si NMR). The molecular structure of 4b was determined by X‐ray analysis. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Ethene homopolymerization and copolymerization with 1‐hexene for all methyl‐substituted (RnC5H5−n)2ZrCL2/MAO catalytic systems: Effects of split methyl substitution

Ethene homopolymerization and copolymerization with 1‐hexene were catalyzed by methyl‐substituted cyclopentadienyl (Cp) zirconium dichlorides, (R_n C₅H_5−n)₂ZrCl₂ (R_n = H, Me, 1,2‐Me₂, 1,3‐Me₂, 1,2,3‐Me₃, 1,2,4‐Me₃, Me₄, or Me₅), and methylaluminoxane. The polymers were characterized with Fourier transform infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, gel permeation chromatography, and differential scanning calorimetry techniques. Generally, an increasing number of methyl substituents on the Cp ligand results in lower 1‐hexene incorporation in the copolymer. The two catalysts with split methyl substitution (R_n = 1,3‐Me₂ and R_n = 1,2,4‐Me₃) show a higher comonomer response than their disubstituted and trisubstituted counterparts (R_n = 1,2‐Me₂ and R_n = 1,2,3‐Me₃). They even incorporate more 1‐hexene than R_n = H and R_n = Me. These findings are qualitatively in agreement with the results of a theoretical study based on density functional calculations. The presence of comonomer does not influence the termination reactions after the insertion of ethene. There is more frequent termination after each hexene insertion with increasing comonomer incorporation except for the two catalysts with split methyl substituents. The termination probability per inserted comonomer is highest for the less substituted catalysts. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 38: 3161–3172, 2000     

A Simple One-pot Synthesis of Indeno[2,1-f]quinolin-3-one Derivatives under Microwave Irradiation

A series of new indeno[2,1‐f]quinolin‐3(2H)‐one derivatives were synthesized by a reaction of aromatic aldehyde with Meldrum's acid (2,2‐dimethyl‐1,3‐dioxane‐4,6‐dione) and 9H‐fluoren‐2‐amine under microwave irradiation without catalyst in glacial acetic acid. This reaction has notable advantages of short reaction time, high yield and convenient operation.     

Nitridorhenium(V) Complexes with 1,3‐Dialkyl‐4,5‐dimethylimidazole‐2‐ylidenes

The nitridorhenium(V) complexes [ReNCl₂(PR₂Ph)₃] (R = Me, Et) react with the N‐heterocyclic carbenes (NHC) 1,3‐diethyl‐4,5‐dimethylimidazole‐5‐ylidene (L^Et) or 1,3,4,5‐tetramethylimidazole‐2‐ylidene (L^Me) in absolutely dry THF under complete replacement of the equatorial coordination sphere. The resulting [ReNCl(L^R)₄]⁺ complexes (L^R = L^Me, L^Et) are moderately stable as solids and in solution, but decompose in hot methanol under formation of [ReO₂(L^R)₄]⁺ complexes. With 1,3‐diisopropyl‐4,5‐dimethylimidazole‐5‐ylidene (L^i‐Pr), the loss of the nitrido ligand and the formation of a dioxo species is more rapid and no nitridorhenium intermediate could be isolated. The Re‐C bond lengths in [ReNCl(L^Et)₄]Cl of approximately 2.195Å are relatively long and indicate mainly σ‐bonding in the electron‐deficient d² system under study. The hydrolysis of the nitrido complexes proceeds via the formation of [ReO₃N]^2? anions as could be verified by the isolation and structural characterization of the intermediates [{ReN(PMe₂Ph)₃}{ReO₃N}]₂ and [{ReN(OH₂)(L^Et)₂}₂O][ReO₃N].     

A Calixarene‐Based Metal–Organic Framework for Highly Selective NO2 Detection

A calixarene‐based metal–organic framework (Zr‐cal, [Zr₆O₄(OH)₄(FA)₆]₂(cal)₃], FA=formate, cal=1,3‐alt‐25,26,27,28‐tetrakis[(carboxy)methoxy]calixarene) was synthesized and characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The three‐dimensional framework is a 4,6‐connected network of gar topology and exhibits two equal but nonintersecting three‐dimensional pore systems. It has a specific BET surface area of 670 m² g^?1, and the calixarene cavities are accessible through the pore systems. The exposed calixarenes can be used for the visual detection and encapsulation of NO₂ through the formation of deeply colored charge–transfer complexes inside the MOF. The highly selective complexation was analyzed by UV/Vis and IR spectroscopy, and the stability of the material was confirmed by powder X‐ray diffraction and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. Finally, the MOF was used as a sensor material in a home‐made sensor cell and showed high sensitivity for NO₂.     

Synthesis and Thorough Investigation of Discrete Organotin Telluride Clusters

Systematic experimental and theoretical investigations of reactions of R¹SnCl₃ (R¹=CMe₂CH₂C(Me)O) with (Me₃Si)₂Te allowed for the stepwise formation and single‐crystalline isolation of the first tin sesquitelluride clusters with functional organic ligands. Subsequent derivatization of the latter took place under reorganization of the inorganic core, affording clusters with complex hybrid architectures.     

The Dewar Isomer of 1,2‐Dihydro‐1,2‐azaborinines: Isolation,Fragmentation, and Energy Storage

The photochemistry of 1,2‐dihydro‐1,2‐azaborinine derivatives was studied under matrix isolation conditions and in solution. Photoisomerization occurs exclusively to the Dewar valence isomers upon irradiation with UV light (>280 nm) with high quantum yield (46 %). Further photolysis with UV light (254 nm) results in the formation of cyclobutadiene and an iminoborane derivative. The thermal electrocyclic ring‐opening reaction of the Dewar valence isomer back to the 1,2‐dihydro‐1‐tert‐butyldimethylsilyl‐2‐mesityl‐1,2‐azaborinine has an activation barrier of (27.0±1.2) kcal mol⁻¹. In the presence of the Wilkinson catalyst, the ring opening occurs rapidly and exothermically (ΔH=(−48±1) kcal mol⁻¹) at room temperature.     

The Dewar Isomer of 1,2‐Dihydro‐1,2‐azaborinines: Isolation,Fragmentation, and Energy Storage

The photochemistry of 1,2‐dihydro‐1,2‐azaborinine derivatives was studied under matrix isolation conditions and in solution. Photoisomerization occurs exclusively to the Dewar valence isomers upon irradiation with UV light (>280 nm) with high quantum yield (46 %). Further photolysis with UV light (254 nm) results in the formation of cyclobutadiene and an iminoborane derivative. The thermal electrocyclic ring‐opening reaction of the Dewar valence isomer back to the 1,2‐dihydro‐1‐tert‐butyldimethylsilyl‐2‐mesityl‐1,2‐azaborinine has an activation barrier of (27.0±1.2) kcal mol^?1. In the presence of the Wilkinson catalyst, the ring opening occurs rapidly and exothermically (ΔH=(?48±1) kcal mol^?1) at room temperature.     

Reactions of Organic Azides with Half‐sandwich Complexes of Iridium: Preparation of Mono‐ and Bis(imine) Derivatives

Imine complexes [IrCl(η⁵‐C₅Me₅){κ¹‐NH=C(H)Ar}{P(OR)₃}]BPh₄ ( 1 , 2 ) (Ar = C₆H₅, 4‐CH₃C₆H₄; R = Me, Et) were prepared by allowing chloro complexes [IrCl₂(η⁵‐C₅Me₅){P(OR)₃}] to react with benzyl azides ArCH₂N₃. Bis(imine) complexes [Ir(η⁵‐C₅Me₅){κ¹‐NH=C(H)Ar}₂{P(OR)₃}](BPh₄)₂ ( 3 , 4 ) were also prepared by reacting [IrCl₂(η⁵‐C₅Me₅){P(OR)₃}] first with AgOTf and then with benzyl azide. Depending on the experimental conditions, treatment of the dinuclear complex [IrCl₂(η⁵‐C₅Me₅)]₂ with benzyl azide yielded mono‐ [IrCl₂(η⁵‐C₅Me₅){κ¹‐NH=C(H)Ar}] ( 5 ) and bis‐[IrCl(η⁵‐C₅Me₅){κ¹‐NH=C(H)Ar}₂]BPh₄ ( 6 ) imine derivatives. In contrast, treatment of chloro complexes [IrCl₂(η⁵‐C₅Me₅){P(OR)₃}] with phenyl azide C₆H₅N₃ gave amine derivatives [IrCl(η⁵‐C₅Me₅)(C₆H₅NH₂){P(OR)₃}]BPh₄ ( 7 , 8 ). The complexes were characterized spectroscopically (IR, NMR) and by X‐ray crystal structure determination of [IrCl(η⁵‐C₅Me₅){κ¹‐NH=C(H)C₆H₄‐4‐CH₃}{P(OEt)₃}]BPh₄ ( 2b ).     

Microwave-assisted Synthesis of Pyrazolo[4,3-f]quinolin-7-one Derivatives via Multi-component Reactions

A series of new pyrazolo[4,3‐f]quinolin‐7‐one derivatives were synthesized by multi‐component reactions of equimolar amount of aromatic aldehydes with 2,2‐dimethyl‐1,3‐dioxane‐4,6‐dione and 1H‐indazol‐5‐amine in ethylene glycol without catalyst under microwave irradiation. This one‐pot protocol has the advantage of good yields, simple workup procedure and shorter reaction time.     

Synthesis of Bis‐spiro Cyclopropanes Based on Meldrum’s Acid by Milling

Reaction of 2,2‐dimethyl‐1,3‐dioxane‐4,6‐dione (Meldrum’s acid) with various solid aldehydes in the presence of cyanogen bromide and solid sodium ethoxide (EtONa) leads to the selective and efficient formation of bis‐spiro cyclopropanes based on Meldrum’s acid at the range of 0 °C to room temperature. The products were obtained in good to excellent yields. Structure elucidation is carried out by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, FT‐IR spectroscopy, mass analyses and X‐ray crystallography techniques. A possible mechanism for the formation of products is also discussed under solvent‐free condition.     

Impact of the anion and chalcogen on the crystal structure and properties of 4,6‐dimethyl‐2‐pyrimido(thio)nium halides

By the reaction of urea or thiourea, acetylacetone and hydrogen halide (HF, HBr or HI), we have obtained seven new 4,6‐dimethyl‐2‐pyrimido(thio)nium salts, which were characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, namely, 4,6‐dimethyl‐2‐oxo‐2,3‐dihydropyrimidin‐1‐ium bifluoride, C₆H₉N₂O⁺·HF₂^? or (dmpH)F₂H, 4,6‐dimethyl‐2‐oxo‐2,3‐dihydropyrimidin‐1‐ium bromide, C₆H₉N₂O⁺·Br^? or (dmpH)Br, 4,6‐dimethyl‐2‐oxo‐2,3‐dihydropyrimidin‐1‐ium iodide, C₆H₉N₂O⁺·I^? or (dmpH)I, 4,6‐dimethyl‐2‐oxo‐2,3‐dihydropyrimidin‐1‐ium iodide–urea (1/1), C₆H₉N₂O⁺·I^?·CH₄N₂O or (dmpH)I·ur, 4,6‐dimethyl‐2‐sulfanylidene‐2,3‐dihydropyrimidin‐1‐ium bifluoride–thiourea (1/1), C₆H₉N₂S⁺·HF₂^?·CH₄N₂S or (dmptH)F₂H·tu, 4,6‐dimethyl‐2‐sulfanylidene‐2,3‐dihydropyrimidin‐1‐ium bromide, C₆H₉N₂S⁺·Br^? or (dmptH)Br, and 4,6‐dimethyl‐2‐sulfanylidene‐2,3‐dihydropyrimidin‐1‐ium iodide, C₆H₉N₂S⁺·I^? or (dmptH)I. Three HCl derivatives were described previously in the literature, namely, 4,6‐dimethyl‐2‐oxo‐2,3‐dihydropyrimidin‐1‐ium chloride, (dmpH)Cl, 4,6‐dimethyl‐2‐sulfanylidene‐2,3‐dihydropyrimidin‐1‐ium chloride monohydrate, (dmptH)Cl·H₂O, and 4,6‐dimethyl‐2‐sulfanylidene‐2,3‐dihydropyrimidin‐1‐ium chloride–thiourea (1/1), (dmptH)Cl·tu. Structural analysis shows that in 9 out of 10 of these compounds, the ions form one‐dimensional chains or ribbons stabilized by hydrogen bonds. Only in one compound are parallel planes present. In all the structures, there are charge‐assisted N⁺—H…X^? hydrogen bonds, as well as weaker C_Ar⁺—H…X^? and π⁺…X^? interactions. The structures can be divided into five types according to their hydrogen‐bond patterns. All the compounds undergo thermal decomposition at relatively high temperatures (150–300 °C) without melting. Four oxopyrimidinium salts containing a π⁺…X^?…π⁺ sandwich‐like structural motif exhibit luminescent properties.     

One‐Pot Synthesis of 2‐Amino‐4‐aryl‐3‐carbalkoxy‐7,7‐dimethyl‐5,6,7,8‐tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyran Derivatives Catalyzed by KF/Basic Al2O3 Under Ultrasound Irradiation

Abstract

Synthesis of 2‐amino‐4‐aryl‐3‐carbalkoxy‐7,7‐dimethyl‐5‐oxo‐5,6,7,8‐tertrahydrobenzo[b]pyran derivatives was carried out in 81–98% yields by one‐pot condensation of aromatic aldehydes with cyanoacetic esters and 5,5‐dimethyl‐1,3‐cyclohexanedione catalyzed by KF/basic Al₂O₃ at room temperature under ultrasound irradiation.     

Diselenadiphosphetandiselenide und Triselenadiphospholandiselenide – Synthese und Charakterisierung mittels 31P‐ und 77Se‐Festkörper‐NMRSpektroskopie

Diselenadiphosphetane Diselenides and Triselenadiphospholane Diselenides – Synthesis and Characterization by ³¹P and ⁷⁷Se Solid‐State NMR Spectroscopy 1,3‐Diselena‐2,4‐diphosphetane‐2,4‐diselenides (RPSe₂)₂ with R = Me, Et, t‐Bu, Ph, 4‐Me₂NC₆H₄, 4‐MeOC₆H₄ have been synthesized by different methods. The insoluble compounds were investigated by ³¹P and ⁷⁷Se solid‐state NMR and the purity of the compounds has been checked by their CP MAS sideband NMR spectra. The structure of the investigated compounds has been confirmed by the isotropic and anisotropic values of the chemical shifts and the ¹J_P–Se coupling constants. In addition, two new 1,2,4‐triselena‐3,5‐diphospholane‐3,5‐diselenides, (RPSe₂)₂Se (R = Me, Et), formed under similar synthesis conditions, were investigated. Their structure was derived from the ⁷⁷Se satellites of ³¹P solution spectra and from solid‐state spectra. For (t‐BuPSe₂)₂ the experimentally obtained principal values of phosphorus and selenium shielding tensors are compared with values from IGLO calculations (HF und SOS DFPT). The calculated orientations of the principal axes are discussed.