Reductivity of methanol and ethanol towards permanganate in absence and presence of Tween-20 in perchloric acid medium. Mechanism of the oxidation processes

The reducing behaviour of methanol and ethanol towards permanganate in perchloric acid medium have been investigated in the absence and presence of the surfactant Tween-20. In the absence of surfactant the reaction is of first order with respect to both oxidant and H⁺ but of complex order in substrate. The alcohol molecule reacts with HMnO4 to form an intermediate complex which decomposes in the rate-determining step to give the product and Mn^v. Effects of urea and acetonitrile on the reaction rate have also been studied. In the presence of Tween-20, the reaction appears to follow Berezin’s model where both the oxidant and the substrate are partitioned between the aqueous and the micellar phase and then react. Different thermodynamic and kinetic parameters have been evaluated. The reaction in the presence of the surfactant is entropy-controlled rather than enthalpy-controlled.     

Kinetics and mechanism of 2,2′-bipyridine-catalyzed chromium(VI) oxidation of propan-2-ol in the presence and absence of surfactants

Under kinetic conditions, monomeric Cr(VI) has been found kinetically active in the absence of bipy while in the bipy-catalyzed path, Cr(VI)-bipy complex has been suggested as the active oxidant. The uncatalyzed path shows the second-order dependence on [H⁺] while the bipy-catalyzed path shows the first-order dependence on [H⁺]. Both the uncatalyzed and bipy-catalyzed paths show the first-order dependence on [propan-2-ol]_T and [Cr(VI)]_T. The bipy-catalyzed path is the first order in [bipy]_T. Cetylpyridiniumchloride inhibits the reactions while sodium dodecyl sulfate catalyzes the reactions in the presence and in the absence of bipy.     

Structure and molecular interactions in {ethanol + (propan-1-ol/propan-2-ol)} mixtures at 303.15 K

In view of industrial importance of binary {ethyl alcohol + (propan-1-ol/propan-2-ol)} mixtures, the densities (ρ) and refractive indices (n _D ) of these alkanols mixtures were measured for different compositions at 303.15 K. Molar volumes (V _m) and excess molar volumes (V ^E) of these binary mixtures were calculated from experimental density data of pure solvents and solvents mixtures. The measured refractive index and density data was used to calculate specific refractions (R _D ), molar refractions (R _M) and apparent molar refractions (R _{φ, i} ) of binary mixtures. From mole fraction dependence of apparent molar refractions, the limiting apparent molar refractions (R _{φ, i} ^○ ) of propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol have been determined. The graphical values of R _{φ, i} ^○ for propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol were found to be 9.5664 and 7.405 cm³ mol^?1 respectively. Structural changes, geometrical fittings and molecular interactions in binary mixtures of these alkanols have been discussed.     

CO2 laser-induced decomposition of propan-2-ol,butan-2-ol,pentan-2-ol,pentan-3-ol,and hexan-2-ol

The pulsed CO₂ laser-induced decompositions of propan-2-ol, butan-2-ol, pentan-2-ol, pentan-3-ol, and hexan-2-ol in the gas phase have been investigated. Like ethanol which we examined previously [1] the absorption cross section of propan-2-ol for pulsed 9R14 radiation increases with pressure at low pressures, an effect attributed to rotational hole-filling. In contrast the absorption cross section of butan-2-ol (10R24) has only a small pressure dependence and those of pentan-2-ol (9R26), pentan-3-ol (10R14), and hexan-2-ol (9P20) show little or no variation with pressure in the range 0.1–5.0 torr. Decomposition products have been investigated at low pressure where the excitation of the alkanols was essentially collision free. The observed products for all the alkanols can be rationalized on the basis of primary dehydration and C? C fission channels, with minor contributions from other molecular eliminations. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Palladium(II) complexes of aliphatic amines and their oxidation by chloramine‐T in perchloric acid medium

The formation of palladium(II) complexes with aliphatic amines and their oxidation by chloramine‐T in perchloric acid medium has been studied. The spectrophotometric studies showed the formation of 1:1 and 1:2 complexes between palladium(II) and amine in absence of HClO₄. An increase in [HClO₄] in reaction mixture suppresses the complex formation and in presence of [HClO₄] ～10^?3 mol dm^?3 only a 1:1 complex between palladium(II) and amine has been observed. The effect of Cl^? on the complex formation has also been studied. Palladium(II)‐catalyzed oxidation of these amines by chloramine‐T showed a first‐order dependence of rate with respect to each—oxidant, substrate, catalyst, and H⁺. The mechanism consistent with kinetic data for the oxidation process has been proposed in absence as well as in presence of initial [Cl^?]. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Chem Kinet 34: 603–612, 2002     

Poly(styrene-b-2-vinylpyridine-1-oxide) diblock copolymers: 3. Microemulsions in water/propan-2-ol/toluene mixtures

Pseudo-ternary phase diagrams have been constructed for the three-component solvent system (toluene+water+propan-2-ol) containing diblock copolymers of poly(styrene-b-2-vinylpyridine-1-oxide). Microemulsions have been shown to form on the water-rich side of the phase diagram, in the region of the phase boundary without polymer. Dynamic light-scattering experiments have led to droplet size values in the region of 100 nm, with the size depending strongly on the propan-2-ol/water concentration, as well as the amount of solubilised toluene in the core. Viscometry experiments have been carried out to measure polymer aggregation numbers in the microemulsion droplets, and interfacial tension measurements have shown that in the absence of propan-2-ol (effectively a cosurfactant) the limiting value of the oil/water interfacial tension, even an saturation adsorption of the copolymer is 20 mNm^–1. However, addition of propan-2-ol reduces the interfacial tension to the very low values generall commensurate with microemulsion formation.     

Thermodynamic interactions in binary mixtures of anisole with ethanol, propan-1-ol, propan-2-ol, butan-1-ol, pentan-1-ol, and 3-methylbutan-1-ol at T = (298.15, 303.15, and 308.15) K

In this paper, excess thermodynamic functions have been computed from the measured values of density, viscosity, and refractive index at T = (298.15, 303.15, and 308.15) K, ultrasonic velocity at T = 298.15 K over the entire mixture composition range of (anisole with ethanol, propan-1-ol, propan-2-ol, butan-1-ol, pentan-1-ol, or 3-methyl butan-1-ol). Excess molar volume, V^E has been calculated from densities, whereas deviations in viscosity, Δη, were computed from the measured viscosities. From ultrasonic velocities, isentropic compressibilities were calculated, from which deviations in isentropic compressibility, Δk_s have been computed. Lorenz-Lorentz mixture rule was used to compute molar refractivity, R from refractivity index data and from these data, deviations in molar refractivity, ΔR have been computed. Computed thermodynamic quantities have been fitted to Redlich and Kister polynomial equation to derive the coefficients and standard errors between experimental and predicted quantities. Intermolecular interactions between anisole and alkanols have been studied based on the computed excess thermodynamic quantities.     

The Effect of Pressure on the Thermodynamic Properties of Propan-1-ol + n-Heptane Mixtures

The densities of propan-1-ol + n-heptane have been measured over the whole composition range at atmospheric pressure and at temperatures from 293 to 318 K using a vibrating tube densimeter. The densities and heat capacities for propan-1-ol + n-heptane mixtures at pressures up to 120 MPa and for temperatures ranging from 293 to 318 K were calculated using the speeds of sound measured under elevated pressures, together with the densities and heat capacities at atmospheric pressure. A modified method, based on the suggestion of Davis and Gordon J. Chem. Phys. 46 (1967), has been applied. The effect of pressure and temperature on the isentropic compressibility, the excess volume, and the excess heat capacity are discussed.     

Investigations on Binary Mixtures of Propan-2-ol with Methyl Benzoate and Ethyl Benzoate

The molecular interactions between the polar systems propan-2-ol with alkyl benzoates (methyl benzoate and ethyl benzoate), for various mole fractions and different temperatures, were studied by determining the dielectric permittivity using a LF impedance analyzer and Abbe’s refractometer in the static and optical frequency regions, respectively. The effective Kirkwood correlation factor, corrective Kirkwood correlation factor, dipole moment, excess dipole moment, and excess Helmholtz free energy were calculated using the experimental data. Hamiltonian quantum mechanical calculations (ab initio and semiempirical) were performed using PC Spartan and Argus lab Modeling software for both pure and equimolar binary systems of propan-2-ol with alkyl benzoates.     

Photocatalytic Reduction of Ag2SO4 by Dawson-Derived Sandwich Complex

Photocatalytic reduction of Ag^I₂SO₄ from aqueous solutions is observed in the presence of Dawson-derived sandwich type polyoxometalates (POMs) [M₄(P₂W₁₅O₅₆)₂]¹⁶⁻, M = Co²⁺, Ni²⁺ and Zn²⁺ as photocatalyst and an organic substrate (propan-2-ol) as sacrificial electron donor. The direct photochemical excitation of the Dawson-derived sandwich type polyoxometalates in the presence of propan-2-ol leads to its reduction. That first reduction step induces electron transfer to Ag⁺ ions to give Ag⁰ metal atoms which then form by aggregation colloidal metal nanoparticles stabilized by POM. In the case of [Co₄(P₂W₁₅O₅₆)₂]¹⁶⁻, TEM experiments reveal that the Ag_n particles obtained with a slight excess of Ag⁺ are almost spherical with size in the range 20 – 50 nm. However, in a large excess of Ag⁺, the obtained colloids are more oblate and assembled together to give larger aggregates.     

Enthalpies and entropies of vaporization of propan-2-ol-2-methylpropan-1-ol solutions

P-T-x dependences are measured for the solutions of a propan-2-ol-2-methylpropan-1-ol binary system and the enthalpies and entropies of vaporization are determined. Dimerization in propan-2-ol and 2-methylpropan-1-ol is rationalized and the contribution from energy introduced by isostructural methyl groups to the enthalpy of vaporization is determined. Structural and energy analyses of solutions with networks of specific interactions are performed. The formation of heterodimers in solutions and vapors with reduced hydrogen bond energies and specific interactions with the 2s ²(C) unshared electron pairs of the carbon atoms of terminal methyl groups in ethyl and propyl fragments of propan-2-ol and 2-methylpropan-1-ol, respectively, is substantiated. The hydrogen bond energy of heterodimers is estimated.     

The Kinematic Viscosity of Binary Liquid Mixtures of n-Nonane with Propan-1-ol,Butan-1-ol,and Pentan-1-ol over the Temperature Range 193.15–313.15 K

The kinematic viscosity of n-nonane mixtures with propan-1-ol, butan-1-ol, and pentan-1-ol was measured over the temperature range 293.15–313.15 K. For all systems, negative deviations of viscosity from additive values were obtained; the deviations increased in magnitude as the temperature and alkan-1-ol hydrocarbon radical length increased. The activation energy of viscous flow was calculated in terms of the Eyring theory and free volume theory in the usual and extended (with the inclusion of molecular association) variants at equimolar mixture compositions. The behavior of the concentration dependences of viscosity and the activation energy of viscous flow in alkan-1-ol-n-alkane mixtures was found to be controlled by molecular association processes.     

Thermodynamic Study of Ternary Mixtures Containing 1-Methyl Pyrrolidin-2-one,Propan-2-ol and Benzene or Methyl Benzene or Cyclohexane

Densities, ρ ₁₂₃, and speeds of sound, u ₁₂₃, of 1-methyl pyrrolidin-2-one (1) + benzene or methyl benzene or cyclohexane (2) + propan-2-ol (3) ternary mixtures have been measured over the entire composition range at 308.15 K and atmospheric pressure. The resulting ρ ₁₂₃ and V₁₂₃^EV_{123}^{\mathrm{E}} data were utilized to predict excess isentropic compressibilities, (k_S^E)₁₂₃(\kappa_{S}^{\mathrm{E}})_{123}, of the studied (1+2+3) mixtures. The observed V₁₂₃^EV_{123}^{\mathrm{E}} and (k_S^E)₁₂₃(\kappa_{S}^{\mathrm{E}})_{123} data have been analyzed in terms of Graph theory (which involved the topology of a molecule). It has been observed that V₁₂₃^EV_{123}^{\mathrm{E}} and (k_S^E)₁₂₃(\kappa_{S}^{\mathrm{E}})_{123} values determined by Graph theory compare well with their corresponding experimental values.     

The thermodynamic characteristics of dissolution and solvation of cetyltrimethylammonium perchlorate in the water-propan-2-ol system

The solubility of cetyltrimethylammonium perchlorate (CTAP) in propan-2-ol and its mixtures with water was determined by the isothermal saturation method over the whole composition range at 278.15–308.15 K. The solubility products and total standard Gibbs energies of transfer of the n-C₁₆H₃₃N(CH₃) ₃ ⁺ and ClO ₄ ^? ions were calculated. The solubility of CTAP in the mixed solvent specified was substantially influenced by solvophilic effects and the heterosolvation of ions caused by them.     

Kinetics and mechanism of the ruthenium(III)-catalyzed oxidation of hydroxy-acids byN-bromosuccinimide

Summary The kinetics of the Ru^III-catalyzed oxidation of the hydroxy acids; lactic, tartaric, malic and citric acids byN-bromosuccinimide in HClO₄ and in the presence of Hg(OAc)₂ have been studied. The reactions exhibit a first order rate dependence with respect to the oxidant and zeroth order rate dependence with respect to substrate. The rate is retarded by [H⁺], accelerated at law Ru^III concentrations but independent of [Ru^III] at higher Ru^III concentrations. A mechanism consistent with the observed kinetic data is proposed.     

Volumetric Properties of (Difurylmethane + Alkan-1-ol) Binary Mixtures at 298.15 K

Densities (ρ)of the binary systems of {difurylmethane + (ethanol or propan-1-ol or butan-1-ol or pentan-1-ol or hexan-1-ol)} have been measured with an Anton Paar DMA 4500 vibrating-tube densimeter over the entire composition range at 298.15,K and atmospheric pressure. Excess molar volumes (V _m ^E ) of each binary system were determined and correlated by the Redlich-Kister equation. Limiting (V _i ^E,∞) and excess partial molar volumes (V _i ^E ) of components of each binary system have been calculated to provide insight into the intermolecular interactions present and the packing efficiencies. The results have been discussed in terms of specific intermolecular interactions, dispersive forces and structural effects.     

Catalytic properties of a mixed calcium-cobalt orthophosphate, I. Kinetics of propan-2-ol dehydrogenation

Kinetics of dehydrogenation of propan-2-ol on the most active catalyst found in the mixed calcium-cobalt orthophosphate system, Ca_3-xCo_x(PO₄)₂, with x=0.32, has been studied. The activation energy of the reaction was also determined.     

Kinetics and mechanism of Rh(III) catalyzed oxidation of styrene,stilbene and phenylacetylene by acid periodate

The kinetics of Rh(III) catalyzed oxidative cleavage of styrene, stilbene, and phenylacetylene by periodate have been investigated in the presence of HClO₄ in aqueous acetic acid medium. The kinetic orders are completely dependent on the nature of unsaturation. In the cases of styrene and stilbene the reactions are first order in the oxidant and Rh(III), zero order with respect to the substrate, and independent of [H⁺], whereas in the case of phenyl acetylene the reaction is zero order with respect to the oxidant and first order with respect to the substrate and Rh(III). The reaction is independent of [H⁺] in the range of 0.01?0.05M studied. A mechanism involving higher Rh(V) species has been postulated in the case of styrene as well as stilbene, and metal ion catalyzed hydration has been postulated in case of phenylacetylene. The influence of the solvent has been investigated, and a comparative analysis of the kinetic orders of styrene and stilbene is made with those of phenylacetylene.     

Ruthenium-catalyzed transfer hydrogenation of imines by propan-2-ol in benzene

Transfer hydrogenation of a variety of different imines to the corresponding amines by propan-2-ol in benzene catalyzed by [Ru2(CO)4(mu-H)(C4Ph4COHOCC4Ph4)] (1) has been studied. The reaction is highly efficient with turnover frequencies of over 800 per hour, and the product amines were obtained in excellent yields. A remarkable concentration dependence of propan-2-ol was observed when the reaction was run in benzene as cosolvent. An optimum was obtained at 24 equivalents of propan-2-ol to imine, and further increase of the propan-2-ol led to a dramatic decrease in rate. Also the use of polar cosolvents with 24 equivalents of propan-2-ol gave a low rate. It was found that ketimines react faster than aldimines and that electron-donating substituents on the imine increase the rate of the catalytic transfer hydrogenation. Electron-withdrawing substituents decreased the rate. An isomerization was observed with imines having an alpha-hydrogen at the N-alkyl substituent, which is in accordance with a mechanism involving a ruthenium-amine intermediate. It was demonstrated that the ruthenium-amine complex from alpha-methylbenzylamine, corresponding to the postulated intermediate, can replace 1 as catalyst in the transfer hydrogenation of imines. A primary deuterium isotope effect of kCH/CD = 2.7 +/- 0.25 was observed when 2-deuterio-propan-2-ol was used in place of propan-2-ol in the transfer hydrogenation of N-phenyl-(1-phenylethylidene)amine.     

Kinetics and mechanisms of oxidation of 1-octene and heptanal by crown ether-solubilized potassium permanganate in non-aqueous solvents

The kinetics of oxidation of 1-octene and heptanal by 18-crown-6-ether-solubilized KMnO₄ in benzene and CH₂Cl₂ have been investigated. In benzene, the oxidation of 1-octene is first order with respect to the oxidant and zero order with respect to the substrate, whereas in CH₂Cl₂ the reaction is first order with respect to both substrate and oxidant. The reaction of heptanal followed different kinetics being first order with respect to both substrate and oxidant, regardless of whether benzene or CH₂Cl₂ was employed as the solvent. The values of activation energy E _a, standard enthalpy H ^*, standard entropy change S ^*, and standard free energy G ^*, for the reaction, are reported. Mechanistic pathways for the studied reactions are also proposed.