Synthetic receptors based on calix[4]arene functionalized at the lower rim in molecular recognition of dicarboxylic, α-hydroxycarboxylic,and α-amino acids

New calix[4]arenes, di- and tetrasubstituted at the lower rim, with different functional groups were synthesized. They were studied as carriers of a series of dicarboxylic and -hydroxycarboxylic acids through a liquid impregnated membrane. The calix[4]arenes under study are capable of molecular recognition of oxalic acid in the series of structurally similar dicarboxylic and -hydroxycarboxylic acids. The regularities found make it possible to change purposefully the receptor ability of 1,3-disubstituted calix[4]arenes by variation of the nature of substituents.     

Effect of hydrophobic amino acids on the conformational change of decapeptides in micellar environments

A series of peptides containing various hydrophobic amino acids [methionine (Met), leucine (Leu), norleucine (Nle), phenylalanine (Phe), 2-aminooctanoic acid (Aoc), and 2-aminodecanoic acid (Ade)] were synthesized and their conformations were studied using circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy in different solvents such as water, methanol, and aqueous solution of ammonium tetradecanesulfonate. Peptides containing hydrophobic amino acids with linear side chains formed -sheets in water and methanol. Electrostatic interaction between the charged side chain (lysine) and a micelle consisting of an anionic surfactant, ammonium tetradecanesulfonate, is necessary for the formation of -helices in micellar environments. The conformational transition from -helix to -sheet structure required moderate hydrophobicity and linear side chains. This conformational transition depended on the surfactant concentration.     

Pseudorotaxanes of β-Cyclodextrin with Diamino End-functionalized Oligo-phenyl and -benzyl Compounds in Solution and in the Solid State

-Cyclodextrin forms a 1:1 host:guest inclusion complex ([2]pseudorotaxane) with 4-[2-(4-aminophenyl)ethyl]-benzenamine (1) in water as determined by 1D and 2D NMRexperiments. In the crystalline state, the structure of the complex has revealed a 2:2 stoichiometry, with two CD molecules forming head-to-head dimers byH-bonds between the secondary O3 hydroxyl groups and enclosing two molecules of the guest. The packing mode of the present complex is encountered for the first time, since it does not belong to any of the four known packing types of the dimeric CD inclusion complexes. On the other hand,N ¹,N ⁴-bis(4-aminophenyl)-1,4-benzenedimethanamine 2), which is longer than 1 by a phenylene diamine unit, has not afforded any crystals, at present, however it threads into CD in aqueous solution forming most probably [2]- and [3]pseudorotaxanes. The solution structures and the equilibria in this system are investigated.     

Condensation of 1-Substituted 5-Aminopyrazoles with β-Dicarbonyl Compounds

Condensation of N-substituted 5-aminopyrazoles with -diketones occurs with the formation of pyrazolo[4,5-b]pyridines. Depending on the conditions, their reaction with -keto acids can give either 6-oxo- or 4-oxopyrazolo[4,5-b]pyridines.     

Synthesis of γ-zirconium phosphate by the fluoro-complex method and the intercalation behavior of some α-diimines

The ammonium form of -zirconium phosphate has been synthesized by the direct precipitation method from fluorozirconate solution in the presence of ammonium dihydrogen phosphate. The hydrogen form Zr(HPO₄)₂ · 2H₂O, was obtained by acid treatment of the ammonium form -Zirconium phosphate , Zr(HPO₄)₂ · H₂O, with a relatively large particle size resulted from fluorozirconate solution in the presence of concentrated orthophosphoric acid. The intercalation behavior of such -diimines as 2,2-bipyridine (bpy) and 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) toward -zirconium phosphate was investigated, and it was found that about 0.2 mol of bpy and 0.5 mol of phen have been incorporated respectively per one mol of the host, with the expansion of interlayer distances. Further incorporation of Cu(H) ions into the interlayer space of these intercalates was possible. The bpy intercalate took up more Cu(II) ions than -zirconium phosphate, indicating that effective pillars are constructed between layers and the ion exchange of Cu(II) ions is facilitated thereby.     

Synthesis of 4-Benzylsulfonyl-5-polyfluoroalkyl-ν-triazoles from 1,1-Dihydropolyfluoroalkyl Benzyl Sulfones

The reaction of 1,1-dihydropolyfluoroalkyl benzyl sulfones with sodium azide or trimethylsilyl azide in the presence of tertiary amines gives ammonium salts of 4-benzylsulfonyl-5-polyfluoroalkyl--triazoles. The proposed reaction scheme includes the participation of catalytic amounts of azide ion in the cyclization of the formed intermediate vinyl azides to triazoles. X-ray analysis of 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane salt of 4-benzylsulfonyl-5-(-H-hexafluoropropyl)--triazole has been carried out.     

Molecular structure of 1′,3′,3′-trimethyl-6-trifluoromethylsulfonyl-spiro-(indoline-2,2′-benzo[b]pyran)

Photochromic 1, 3, 3 -trimethyl-6-trifluoromethylsulfonyl-spiro(indoline-2,2-ben-zo[b]pyran) (1) was studied by X-ray diffraction analysis. In compound1, the C_spiro-O bond (1.49(1) Å (average)), broken on photoexcitation, is the longest of all the indoline spiropyrans studied.Translated fromIzyestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 11, pp. 1969–1971, November, 1994.     

Structural Characterization of Chemical Species in Solution by a Theoretical Analysis of XANES Spectra

A theoretical analysis method using a discrete variational X (DV-X) molecular orbital (MO) calculation, based on electron transition from an inner orbital to an unoccupied orbital, is introduced to analyze X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES) spectra in a lower energy region below the X-ray absorption edge. The computational procedure is described in detail and the evaluation of an obtained result is also explained. Applications of this method are presented for Cu(II) ions in liquid ammonia, macrocyclic Cu(II) complex in aqueous solution, and Al(III) ions in aqueous solution.     

Electrochemical Studies of Calixarene-[60]Fullerene Inclusion Processes

[60]Fullerene (C₆₀)-calix[n]areneinteractions were studied in toluene:MeCN = 10:1 (v/v)using an electrochemical method. In the presence ofhomooxacalix[3]arenes and calix[5]arenes, bothE_pc and _pa shifted to the negativepotential, whereas they were scarcely affected by theaddition of calix[4]arenes. The₂values electrochemically determined forthe association with C₆₀ ^- are generallysmaller than the ₁ valuesspectroscopically determined for the association withC₆₀. The tendency indicates that thecharge-transfer-type interaction is one of thedriving forces for C₆₀ inclusion.thanks|Author for correspondence     

Solid-State Evidence for Alkali Metal to Arene Pi-Complexation

We report a variety of alkali metal cation- interactions, documented by X-ray crystallography. These include interactions with the neutral arenes benzene, phenol, and indole. We also include structural results for lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, and cesium cation- complexes in which the arene has enhanced electron richness owing to an adjacent or integral charge.     

Alfaxalone: Effect of Temperature on Complexation with 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin

Phase solubility analysis is used to investigate the complex formation of alfaxalone with various cyclodextrins(2-hydroxypropyl--cyclodextrine [HPBCD],-cyclodextrin [BCD] and2-hydroxypropyl--cyclodextrin [HPGCD]).The complexationwith HPBCD was studied in more detail by looking at the effect of temperature on the stability constants using phase solubility analysis. HPLC-analysis was used to measure the dissolved amount of alfaxalone.The solubility of alfaxalone increases linearly with increasing concentration of cyclodextrin, suggesting the formation of a 1 : 1 complex. For the parent BCD the complex starts precipitating out of solution when the solubilizer concentration exceeds 0.25% making the unsubstituted BCD less useful for the preparation of solutions of alfaxalone. Substituted cyclodextrins do not form insoluble complexes with alfaxalone. The complexation constant for BCD and HPBCD are comparable in magnitude, but for HPGCD, the constant is substantially lower.The effect of temperature on thecomplexation constant was also studied at elevated temperature. Increasing the temperature results in an increased S₀ (solubility without HPBCD) and a decrease in the value of the complexation constant. The net effect results in minor changes of the solubility of alfaxalone as a function of temperature. Based on regression analysis, the change in enthalpy for complex formation between alfaxalone and HPBCD is calculated as -4610 cal/mol.The results indicate that substitutedcyclodextrins are useful in the preparation of solutions of alfaxalone. Since 1 : 1 complexes are formed there is no theoretical danger for precipitation on dilution, e.g., after injection.     

Membrane extraction of organic compounds. 3. A new receptor fragment for carboxylate groups based of the calix[4]arene platform

A new type of macrocyclic receptor able to bind organic substrates containing carboxy and carboxylate groups was designed on the basis of 1,3-disubstituted calix[4]arenes. A series of disubstitited calix[4]arenes were prepared in 60—80% yields by selective 1,3-alkylation of p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene. The compounds obtained were tested as carriers for dl-tartaric, glycolic, dl-amygdalic, and dl-glutamic acids through liquid membranes immobilized on a polymer matrix. The structural factors favorable for the transport of these hydrophilic substrates through lipophilic membranes were established.     

Synthesis of lariat organochalcogenoethers based on azacalix[3]arenes for the potentiometric detection of [UO2] ions

The syntheses of organochalcogen-supported azacalix[3]arenes are described in a one-pot manner in satisfactory yields. A remarkably selective potentiometric response was accomplished for uranyl ions over a variety of other metal ions, including alkali (Na⁺, K⁺), alkaline-earth (Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Ba²⁺), transition and heavy metal ions (Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Ag⁺, Fe³⁺, Zn²⁺, Cd²⁺ and Pb²⁺) using an ion-selective electrode based on compound 3 incorporated into a polymeric (PVC) membrane.     

A structural analysis of the complexes of (S,S)-dimethylpyridino-18-crown-6 with (R) and (S)-[α-(1-naphthyl)ethyl]ammonium perchlorate by NMR techniques and molecular modeling

Significant - interaction is found in the complexes of (S, S)-dimethylpyridino-18-crown-6 with (R)- and (S)-[-(1-naphthyl)ethyl]ammonium perchlorate. This finding is supported by the¹H NOESY NMR spectral technique, greater chemical shift changes of aromatic protons in both host and guest molecules upon complexation, and by molecular mechanics calculations. Because of the flexibility of the ligand, the tripod hydrogen bonding causes¹³C relaxation times of all periphery carbons to decrease without significant selectivity. Rotational energy barrier calculations of the methyl groups of the complexed ligand also show that the (S, S)-host-(R)-guest is the more stable complex.     

Salt-Bridge Supported Bilayer Lipid Membrane Modified with Calix[n]arenes as Alkali Cation Sensors

ABSTRACT

Potentiometric behaviors of a salt-bridge supported bilayer lipid membrane (Sb-BLM) modified with Calix[n]arene (n=4, 6, 8) derivatives are described for some alkali metal ions. The modified Sb-BLM was used as an alkali cation sensor. The membrane potentials were observed to generate Nernstian responses to the concentration of alkali metal ions in electrolyte. The Sb-BLM modified with the calix[n]arenes show high selectivity for individual alkali metal ions: Calix[8]arenes for K⁺, calix[6]arenes for Cs⁺ Calix[4]arenes show no selectivity for any alkali ions. The interacting mechanism is also discussed.     

Condensation of 1-Amino-4-azafluorene with α-Diketones and α,β-Unsaturated Ketones

Condensation of 1-amino-4-azafluorene with -diketones and with unsaturated ketones in basic medium gives novel substituted 1,4-diazafluoranthenes and also dihydro-4-azafluoreno[9,9a,1-b,c]cyclohexano[2',3'-e]- and indano[1',2'-e]azepines.     

Formation of the pyrroline N-oxide ring by interaction of α-isonitrosoketones — derivatives of tetrahydrobenzofurazan and -furoxan with aldehydes and morpholine and some of the reactions of these compounds

-Isonitroso ketones, derivatives of tetrahydrobenzofurazan and furoxan, react with aldehydes (acetaldehyde and propionaldehyde) and morpholine to form derivatives of tetrahydropyrrolo[2,3-e]-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole 6-oxide. Treatment of the latter with hydrazine hydrate gave derivatives of 4,5-dihydro-1,2,5-oxadiazolo[3,4-f]cinnoline which are readily dehydrogenated with tetrachloro-benzoquinone to derivatives of 1,2,5-oxadiazolo[3,4-f]cinnoline. Reduction of tetrahydropyrrolo[2,3-e]-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole 6-oxides with sodium borohydride gave derivatives of N-hydroxyhexahydro-pyrrolo[2,3-e]-2,1,3-benzoxazole.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 10, 1558–1563. October, 2004.     

Sulfur heterocycles. 13. Oxidative chlorination of β-thiolactones. A novel synthesis of β-(chlorosulfinyl)alkanoyl chlorides and 1,2-oxathiolan-5-one 2-oxides

Chlorination of -thiolactones with chlorine or sulfuryl chloride in acetic anhydride at a reactant ratio (RR) of 1:2:1 gives -(chlorosulfinyl)alkanoyl chlorides in 75–89% yields. Oxidative chlorination of -thiolactones with RR of 1:3:2 affords -(chlorosulfinyl)alkanoyl chlorides and cyclic sulfinic anhydrides (1,2-oxathiolan-5-one 2-oxides). The optimum RR for the preparation of 1,2-oxathiolan-5-one 2-oxides is 1:2:2. Hydrolysis of -chloro--(chlorosulfinyl)carbonyl chlorides has given novel -chlorinated sulfinocarboxylic acids.For communication 12, see [1].A. N. Nesmeyanov Institute of Heteroorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117813 Moscow. Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 9, pp. 2153–2158, September, 1992.     

Synthesis of Cyclic Poly(Methacrylic Acid) by Template Polymerization of β-Cyclodextrin Monomer

Atom transfer radical polymerization of template monomer synthesized by introduction of methacryloyl groups into secondary hydroxyl groups of -cyclodextrin [-CD] was carried out with 1,3-dibromobutane as an initiator. Then, closing of polymerized methacryloyl groups was carried out by reaction of bromine groups at both ends with 1,3-diamino propane [DAP] or 1,4-diamino butane [DAB]. The macrocyclic poly(methacrylic acid) [PMAA] obtained by hydrolysis of products was analyzed by GPC, MALDI-TOF-mass. It was found that template monomer of -CD was effective for synthesisof macrocyclic oligomers and that DAP was the preferred closing reagent for the methacryloyl groups polymerized in the template monomer.     

1,3-Dipolar cycloaddition of diazocyclopropane to strained cycloalkenes and conjugated dienes to give spiro(1-pyrazoline-3,1′-cyclopropanes)

Polycyclic spiro(1-pyrazoline-3,1-cyclopropanes) were obtained in 32–70 % yields by the reaction of diazocyclopropane generatedin situ with 2-methyltricyclo[3.2.1.0^2,4]oct-6-ene, spiro[2,4]hepta-4,6-diene dimer, benzvalene, spiro[2,3]hex-1-ene, methyl 1-methylcyclopropene-3-carboxylate, buta-1,3-diene, and 2-methylbuta-1,3-diene.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 11, pp. 2199–2202, November, 1995.This study was financially supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (Grant No. 94-03-08902).