Hydrogen bonding and rate enhancement in the photoinduced polymerization of telechelic urethane methacrylates based on a cycloaliphatic system: Tricyclodecane dimethanol

A new class of telechelic urethane methacrylic crosslinkers, based on a cycloaliphatic system (tricyclodecane dimethanol and tricyclodecane monomethanol), was synthesized. The synthesis was achieved by a two‐step condensation of 1,6‐hexamethylene diisocyanate or isophorone diisocyanate with tricyclodecane dimethanol and capping with hydroxyethyl methacrylate. Samples of hexanediol diacrylate, tricyclodecane monomethacrylate, and tricyclodecane dimethacrylate were used as non‐hydrogen‐bonding monomers for comparative studies of the curing kinetics. The photopolymerization of these telechelic systems was investigated with UV irradiation in the presence of 2,2‐diethoxy acetophenone as the photoinitiator, and the kinetics were followed by the monitoring of the double‐bond conversion at 815 cm^?1 with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The hydrogen‐bonded crosslinkers had higher double‐bond conversions than their non‐hydrogen‐bonded counterparts under identical conditions. The higher cure rate could be explained by hydrogen‐bonding preassociation in these systems, which brought the methacrylate double bonds within close proximity. The temperature effects on the hydrogen bonding were also investigated. A decrease in the extent of the double‐bond conversion with increasing temperature was observed for the hydrogen‐bonded crosslinker, in contrast to an increased conversion with temperature for hexanediol diacrylate and tricyclodecane dimethacrylate. This was directly indicative of a reduction of hydrogen bonding at elevated temperatures leading to lower conversions. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 44: 4384–4395, 2006     

A study of the ethene-ozone reaction with photoelectron spectroscopy: measurement of product branching ratios and atmospheric implications

The ozone-ethene reaction has been investigated at low pressure in a flow-tube interfaced to a u.v. photoelectron spectrometer. Photoelectron spectra recorded as a function of reaction time have been used to estimate partial pressures of the reagents and products, using photoionization cross-sections for selected photoelectron bands of the reagents and products, which have been measured separately. Product yields compare favourably with results of other studies, and the production of oxygen and acetaldehyde have been measured as a function of time for the first time. A reaction scheme developed for the ozone-ethene reaction has been used to simulate the reagents and products as a function of time. The results obtained are in good agreement with the experimental measurements. For each of the observed products, the simulations allow the main reaction (or reactions) for production of that product to be established. The product yields have been used in a global model to estimate their global annual emissions in the atmosphere. Of particular interest are the calculated global annual emissions of formaldehyde (0.96 ± 0.10 Tg) and formic acid, (0.05 ± 0.01 Tg) which are estimated as 0.04% and 0.7% of the total annual emission respectively.     

Microdetermination of naturally occurring nodososide from Cassia nodosa, using chlorauric acid as oxidizing agent in alkaline medium

Nodososide, isolated from the flowers of Cassia nodosa, has been quantitatively determined by oxidizing with chlorauric acid in large excess of alkali. The oxidation reaction between nodososide and chlorauric acid is preceded by alkaline hydrolysis and is completed at 48 equivalence, resulting in the formation of sodium formate and acetate as main products. Maximum error observed was 1.4%. The method is accurate and gives reproducible results.     

Titrimetric microdetermination of solochrome black T: Ceric sulfate as oxidizing agent

Solochrome black T has been quantitatively determined in micro amounts by oxidizing with ceric sulfate in highly acidic medium. The reaction between solochrome black T and ceric sulfate is completed at 16 equivalence resulting in the formation of p-nitrophthalic acid and 1,2-dihydroxy naphthalene as main oxidation products. Maximum error in these experiments has been observed as 1.6%. The method is accurate, gives reproducible results, and is less time consuming.     

Self-organization-induced three-dimensional honeycomb pattern in structure-controlled bulky methacrylate polymers: Synthesis, morphology, and mechanism of pore formation

Here we report, for the first time, a novel molecular design for three-dimensional honeycomb structures through a self-organization of hydrogen-bonded bulky anchoring group in a methacrylic polymer backbone. The polymerizable monomer design includes a methacrylic double bond linked to various hydrophobic anchoring units such as ethane, n-decane, tricyclodecane (TCD), and adamantane via a hydrogen-bonded cycloaliphatic urethane linkage. The structures of the polymers were confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and the molecular weights of the polymer were determined by gel permeation chromatography (GPC). The methacrylate polymers having tricyclodecane and adamantane bulky anchoring groups self-organized to produce three-dimensional honeycomb patterns in tetrahydrofuran-water solvent mixture at ambient conditions, whereas its linear analogues (ethane, n-decane) failed to produce any micropattern. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis of the above-prepared polymer films revealed that the structure of the polymer played a major role in the formation of the honeycomb patterns. The solution Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) measurements confirmed that the bulky tricyclodecane and adamantane polymers have strong hydrogen-bonding interaction compared to that of their linear analogues, which is the driving force for the micropatterns. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) analysis of the bulky polymers revealed that the polymers exist as vesicles or micelles in the solution, which leads to the formation of the honeycomb pattern. The honeycomb pattern formation in the bulky polymer systems suggests that two cooperative factors such as hydrogen-bonding interaction and hydrophobicity of bulky anchoring units are necessary to induce three-dimensional honeycomb structures. To investigate the effect of molecular weights and its distribution on the self-organization process, both benzoyl peroxide (BPO) initiated free radical and atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) techniques were employed for the polymerization. Micropores formed irrespective of differences in molecular weight and polydispersity index (PDI); however, the pore size distribution was influenced by both molecular weights and PDI. Low molecular weight samples afforded polydisperse pores with the ATRP samples with more narrow PDI producing pores with large dimensions. The approach has also been investigated for polystyrene-bulky methacrylic copolymer, and the results revealed that uniform honeycomb patterns were produced for copolymers having more than 50 mol % incorporation of bulky units.     

Polymer reactions—X thermal pyrolysis of poly(isoprene)

Poly(isoprene) (97% cis-1,4 and 3% 3,4) has been pyrolysed in a carrier stream of helium from 315 to 384°. The products were online identified and quantitatively analysed by an interfaced pyrolysis GC peak identification system. The first order rate constant for pyrolysis is 1.1 × 10^?2 sec^?1 at 384° with an overall activation energy of 41 kcal mol^?1. The main products are isoprene and 1-methyl-4-isopropenyl cyclohexene. The dominant initiation process has been shown to be β chain scission leading to two allylic radicals. The former product is derived from an unzipping reaction, the latter together with 1.5-dimethyl-5-vinylcyclohexene are the main C₁₀ products from the allylic radicals. All the other minor products can be account for by simple chain propagation reactions with or without intramolecular hydrogen transfers.     

A study of the alkene-ozone reactions, 2,3-dimethyl 2-butene + O3 and 2-methyl propene + O3, with photoelectron spectroscopy: measurement of product branching ratios and atmospheric implications

The reactions of ozone with the alkenes 2,3-dimethyl 2-butene (DMB) and 2-methyl propene (2MP) have been investigated using a flow-tube interfaced to a u.v. photoelectron spectrometer. These reactions were studied at low pressure at different reagent partial pressures, both with the alkene in excess and ozone in excess. In each case, photoelectron spectra recorded as a function of time have been used to estimate partial pressures of the reagents and products as a function of time using photoionization cross-sections of selected photoelectron bands of the reagents and products, which were measured separately. The yields of all the main products have been determined, some of which have been measured in previous studies. For each reaction, oxygen was observed as a product for the first time and its yield was measured. Kinetics simulations were performed using reaction schemes which were developed for these reactions, which are consistent with that used earlier for the ozone-ethene reaction, in order to determine the main reactions for production of the products. The experimental product yields have been used in a global model to estimate their global annual emissions in the atmosphere. For example, for the reaction of O(3) with 2MP the formaldehyde, formic acid and acetone global annual emissions are calculated as 0.4 Tg, 25.0 Gg and 0.16 Tg respectively, which are estimated as 0.02, 0.3 and 0.2% of the total annual emission respectively. For the reaction of O(3) with DMB, the acetone yield is higher at 0.9 Tg which is approximately 1% of the total annual estimated emission.     

Experimental and modeling study of the oxidation of isobutene

This article describes an experimental and modeling study of the oxidation of isobutene. The low-temperature oxidation was studied in a continuous-flow stirred-tank reactor operated at constant temperature (from 833 to 913 K) and pressure (1 atm), with fuel equivalence ratios from 3 to 6 and space times ranging from 1 to 10 s corresponding to isobutene conversion yields from 1 to 50%. The main carbon containing products were analyzed by gas chromatography. The ignition delays of isobutene-oxygen-argon mixtures with fuel equivalence ratios from 1 to 3 were measured behind shock waves. Reflected shock waves permitted to obtain temperatures from 1230 to 1930 K and pressures from 9.5 to 10.5 atm. A mechanism has been proposed to reproduce the profiles obtained for the reactants consumption and the products formation during the slow oxidation and to compute the ignition delays in the shock tube. Simulations were performed using CHEMKIN II. A correct agreement between the simulated values and the experimental data has been obtained in both apparatuses. The main reaction paths have been determined for both series of measurements by a sensitivity and rate of production analysis. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J Chem Kinet 30: 629–640, 1998     

7-氮杂吲哚N-氧化物的区域选择性脱氧硫醚化反应

本文开发了一种3-硫代-7-氮杂吲哚衍生物的合成方法。研究发现,在30%的I2的催化作用下,磺酰肼和7-氮杂吲哚N-氧化物在正丁醇中110 °C条件下反应以53%-86%的产率得到硫醚化产物。该反应有较好的区域选择性和底物适应性。并具有反应时间较短,绿色环保和操作简便等优点。     

Synthesis of isoamyl acetate usin NaX and NaY zeolites as catalysts

A liquid phase esterification reaction between glacial acetic acid and isoamyl alcohol has been studied using NaX and NaY zeolites as catalysts. The influence of calcination temperature, the amount of catalysts, reaction temperature, time of esterification and the molar ratio of the reactants has been investigated. Water insoluble products have been isolated from the reaction mixture and analyzed for the ester. Both NaX and NaY are found to be active as catalysts in the reaction. However, their catalytic activity varies with the reaction conditions and their calcination temperature. The reaction has been found to be 100% selective to ester formation. Catalytic activity of the zeolites has been correlated with their surface acidity.     

Polymerization products of p-benzoquinone as thermal stabilizers for rigid poly(vinyl chloride): Part I—Preparation of the stabilizer

The solid phase cationic polymerization of p-benzoquinone using tin (II) chloride as catalyst has been investigated by isolation and identification of the reaction products. The polymerization reaction leads to formation of polymeric chains of hydroquinone nuclei linked together by SnOSn bonds and free from combined chlorine. The tin content of the polymer is increased by increasing the molar ratio of the catalyst and ranges from 4·7 to 55·6% tin. It is probable that the tin atoms are involved in the reaction products as a result of the interaction between polymeric chains having terminal catalyst residues. The resulting polymeric products are characterized by high thermal stability with a decomposition temperature in the region of 400°C. A mechanism which can account for the polymerization products has been developed. In view of the expected high potency of these products, together with their high thermal stability, they will be investigated as radical scavengers in the stabilization of polymeric material against radical degradation processes.     

Catalytic activity of anion-exchange resins modified with metal-porphine in oxidative reactions of phenols

Anion-exchange resins modified with metal-porphine (M-Pr) have been investigated to develop a solid catalyst in the oxidative reaction of phenols by O2 in air. Co-Pr, which is easily prepared and separable from the reaction mixture, has been proved to accelerate the oxidative reaction of phenols such as 3,5-di-tertbutyl-4-hydroxyanisole. The resulting main oxidative products were identified to be quinones by using the GC-MS method.     

A highly enantioselective hetero-Diels-Alder reaction of aldehydes with Danishefsky's diene catalyzed by chiral titanium(IV) 5,5',6,6',7,7',8,8'-octahydro-1,1'-bi-2-naphthol complexes

The catalytic effect of chiral Lewis acids on the hetero-Diels-Alder reaction between aldehydes and Danishefsky's diene (1) has been investigated. A variety of combinations of different ligands and Lewis acids have been examined as catalysts for the hetero-Diels-Alder reaction between benzaldehyde and 1, and it has been found that the readily accessible Ti(IV)-H(8)-BINOL (TiHBOL) complex is a very effective catalyst for the reaction, leading to products with very high enantioselectivity (up to 99% ee) and yield (92%). The hetero-Diels-Alder reaction of other aldehydes with 1 under the catalysis of TiHBOL is a general reaction which proceeds well with very high enantioselectivity and isolated yield for various aldehydes at 0 degrees C to room temperature. Based on the experimental results, the proposed mechanism of the hetero-Diels-Alder reaction and the dihedral angle effects of ligands are discussed.     

丝光沸石催化愈创木酚选择性烷基化反应的研究

本文研究了氢型丝光沸石催化愈创木酚(1)与莰烯(2)的选择性烷基化反应. 该烷基化反应产物萜基愈创木酚(3～6)中含5-异莰基愈创木酚(3a)25.0%, 经氢化, 氢解得萜基环己醇混合物, 含人造檀香主要成份反式-3-异莰基环己醇(7a)23.0%. 通过IR, ^1H NMR 和MS鉴定了烷基化产物色谱图中的5个主要化合物.     

DFT研究SiN与ClO反应的产物通道

利用量子化学从头算和密度泛函理论(DFT)对SiN和ClO反应机理进行了理论研究.在B3LYP/6-311 G(d,p)水平上优化得到了反应势能面上各驻点的几何构型;通过频率分析和内禀反应坐标(IRC)计算对过渡态与反应物和产物的连接关系进行确认.在CCSD(T)/cc-pVTZ水平上对各物种的能量进行校正,得到了反应势能面.计算结果表明：该反应体系存在单态和三态势能面,其中单态势能面上反应通道(1)和(2)是主反应通道,P4为主产物.     

Synchrotron Photoionization Study of the Diisopropyl Ether Oxidation

Scientific evidence has shown oxygenates help to reduce dangerous pollutants arising from burning fossil fuel in the automotive sector. For this reason, their use as additives has spread widely. The aim of this work consists in providing a comprehensive identification of the main primary oxidation products of diisopropyl ether (DIPE), one of the most promising among etheric oxygenates. The Cl-initiated oxidation of DIPE is examinated by using a vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) synchrotron radiation at the Advanced Light Source (ALS) of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). Products are identified on the basis of their mass-to-charge ratio, shape of photoionization spectra, adiabatic ionization energies, and chemical kinetic profiles, at three different temperatures (298, 550, and 650 K). Acetone, propanal, propene, and isopropyl acetate have been identified as major reaction products. Acetone is the main primary product. Theoretical calculations using the composite CBS-QB3 method provided useful tools to validate the postulated reaction mechanisms leading to experimentally observed species. The formation of other species is also discussed.     

Facile and direct synthesis of symmetrical acid anhydrides using a newly prepared powerful and efficient mixed reagent

An efficient mixed reagent for direct synthesis of symmetrical carboxylic anhydrides from carboxylic acids has been prepared. Carboxylic acids are converted to anhydrides using triphenylphosphine/trichloroisocyanuric acid under mild reaction conditions at room temperature. Short reaction time, excellent yields of products, low cost, availability of reagents, simple experimental procedure, and easy work-up of the products are the main advantages of the presented method.     

苯甲醛肟偶极互变反应的理论研究

研究了苯甲醛肟Z构型和E构型两种异构体与相应偶极体的3条互变反应途径:(1)单分子内质子转移反应,质子由肟羟基转移至邻位的氮上,过渡态为三角形结构,反应能垒较高;(2)二聚体内的质子互换反应,质子分别从一个肟羟基转移到另一个肟的氮上,过渡态为六元环结构,能垒较低,理论反应速度较大,但平衡常数较小;(3)肟羟基与甲醇的质子互换反应,过渡态具有五元环结构,能垒和反应速度介于上述两者之间.结果表明,在3条反应途径上,Z构型和E构型均有类似的过渡态,Z构型有利于偶极体存在.在室温下主要通过二聚体内质子交换进行互变反应,实际体系中由于偶极体不断被消耗,反应可以持续进行.     

The role of peptides and proteins in melanoidin formation

High‐molecular‐weight (HMW) coloured compounds called melanoidins are widely distributed, particularly in foods. It has been proposed that they originate through the Maillard reaction, a non‐enzymatic browning reaction, due to the interaction between protein or peptide amino groups and carbohydrates. The melanoidin structure is not definitively known, and they have been generally defined as HMW nitrogen‐containing brown polymers. In order to gain information on the nature of melanoidins, a simple in vitro model was chosen to investigate the products of the reactions between sugars and peptide/proteins. This approach would elucidate whether melanoidin formation is due to the binding of different sugar units to a peptide/protein or vice versa. With this aim, the reactivity of two different peptides, EPK177 and physalaemin, and a low‐molecular‐weight (LMW) protein, lysozyme, was tested towards different saccharides (glucose, maltotriose (MT), maltopentaose and dextran 1000) in aqueous solutions at different temperatures. The incubation mixtures were analysed at different reaction times by MALDI/MS. Furthermore, in order to verify the possible role of sugar pyrolysis products in melanoidin formation, the products arising from the thermal treatment at 200 °C of MT were incubated with lysozyme, and the reaction products were analysed by the same MS approach. The obtained results allowed the establishment of some general views: melanoidins cannot simply originate by reactions of sugar moieties with proteins. In fact, the reaction easily occurs, but it does not lead to any coloured product, as melanoidins have been described to be; melanoidins cannot originate from the thermal degradation products of glycated proteins. In fact, the thermal treatment of glycated lysozyme leads to a severe degradation of the protein with the formation of LMW species, far from the view of melanoidins as HMW compounds; experimental evidence has been gained on the melanoidin formation through reaction of intact protein with the pyrolysis products of MT. This hypothesis has been supported either from MALDI measurements or from spectroscopic data that show an absorption band in the range 300–600 nm, typical of melanoidins. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Carbon nanodots revised: the thermal citric acid/urea reaction

Luminescent compounds obtained from the thermal reaction of citric acid and urea have been studied and utilized in different applications in the past few years. The identified reaction products range from carbon nitrides over graphitic carbon to distinct molecular fluorophores. On the other hand, the solid, non-fluorescent reaction product produced at higher temperatures has been found to be a valuable precursor for the CO₂-laser-assisted carbonization reaction in carbon laser-patterning. This work addresses the question of structural identification of both, the fluorescent and non-fluorescent reaction products obtained in the thermal reaction of citric acid and urea. The reaction products produced during autoclave–microwave reactions in the melt were thoroughly investigated as a function of the reaction temperature and the reaction products were subsequently separated by a series of solvent extractions and column chromatography. The evolution of a green molecular fluorophore, namely HPPT, was confirmed and a full characterization study on its structure and photophysical properties was conducted. The additional blue fluorescence is attributed to oligomeric ureas, which was confirmed by complementary optical and structural characterization. These two components form strong hydrogen-bond networks which eventually react to form solid, semi-crystalline particles with a size of ∼7 nm and an elemental composition of 46% C, 22% N, and 29% O. The structural features and properties of all three main components were investigated in a comprehensive characterization study.

Products of the thermal reaction of citric acid and urea have been identified as a complex mixture of fluorophores and particles.