Model calculations of changes of thermodynamic variables for the transfer of nonpolar solutes from water to water-d2

A recently introduced modified hydration shell hydrogen bond model for rationalizing the thermodynamic consequences of hydrophobic hydration is adapted for use with heavy water. The required adjustment of parameters employs the assumption that breaking hydrogen bonds in water-d₂ involves a greater enthalpy change and a larger entropy increase than bond breaking in ordinary water. It also makes some use of information derived from studies of gas solubilities in the two solvents, although a review of the data leads to serious questions about the reliability of results obtained in this way. The model permits calculations of hydrogen bonding contributions to the changes, G _t ^o , H _t ^o , S _t ^o , and C _p,t ^o , for transfer of nonpolar solutes from water to water-d₂ and implies that such data should show regular trends. Although some of the numerical results depend strongly on the values chosen for the parameters, the pattern defined by these trends is nearly independent of parameters. Predicted values of C _p,t ^o are large and positive for all nonpolar solutes, while S _t ^o is expected to be negative near 0°C, becoming progressively less negative on warming and eventually positive. Both of these quantities should be proportional to the molecular surface area of the solute. Analogous predictions regarding G _t ^o and H _t ^o can also be made, but only if it is permissible to neglect possible contributions to these quantities from van der Waals interactions.     

Modelling and mutation studies on the histamine H1-receptor agonist binding site reveal different binding modes for H1-agonists: Asp116 (TM3) has a constitutive role in receptor stimulation

Summary A modelling study has been carried out, investigating the binding of histamine (Hist), 2-methylhistamine (2-MeHist) and 2-phenylhistamine (2-PhHist) at two postulated agonistic binding sites on transmembrane domain 5 (TM5) of the histamine H₁-receptor. For this purpose a conformational analysis study was performed on three particular residues of TM5, i.e., Lys²⁰⁰, Thr²⁰³ and Asn²⁰⁷, for which a functional role in binding has been proposed. The most favourable results were obtained for the interaction between Hist and the Lys²⁰⁰/Asn²⁰⁷ pair. Therefore, Lys²⁰⁰ was subsequently mutated and converted to an alanine, resulting in a 50-fold decrease of H₁-receptor stimulation by histamine. Altogether, the data suggest that the Lys²⁰⁰/Asn²⁰⁷ pair is important for activation of the H₁-receptor by histamine. In contrast, analogues of 2-PhHist seem to belong to a distinct subclass of histamine agonists and an alternative mode of binding is proposed in which the 2-phenyl ring binds to the same receptor location as one of the aromatic rings of classical histamine H₁-antagonists. Subsequently, the binding modes of the agonists Hist, 2-MeHist and 2-PhHist and the H₁-antagonist cyproheptadine were evaluated in three different seven--helical models of the H₁-receptor built in homology with bacteriorhodopsin, but using three different alignments. Our findings suggest that the position of the carboxylate group of Asp¹¹⁶ (TM3) within the receptor pocket depends on whether an agonist or an antagonist binds to the protein; a conformational change of this aspartate residue upon agonist binding is expected to play an essential role in receptor stimulation.Abbreviations 2-MeHist 2-methylhistamine - 2-PEA 2-pyridyl-ethylamine - 2-PhHist 2-phenylhistamine - CHO Chinese hamster ovary - E_int interaction energy - E_str strain energy - GES global energy structure - gpH₁R guinea pig H₁-receptor - GPCR G-protein coupled receptor - Hist histamine - N proximal nitrogen - N tele nitrogen - TM transmembrane domain - WT wild type     

Synthesis and thermal decomposition of 3-aroyl-4-aryl-2-pyrazolines

Summary 3-Aroyl-4-aryl-2-pyrazolines (21–40) have been synthesized by the reaction of ,-unsaturated ketones (1–20) with diazomethane. These 2-pyrazolines gave -methyl-,-unsaturated ketones (41–46) on thermal denitrogenation.Dedicated to Prof. Dr.F. Sauter on the occasion of his 65^th birthday     

Molecular modeling of a putative antagonist binding site on helix III of the β-adrenoceptor

Summary In recent biochemical studies it was demonstrated that residue Asp¹¹³ of the-adrenoceptor (-AR) is an indispensable amino acid for the binding of-AR antagonists. Earlier fluorescence studies showed that a tryptophan-rich region of the-AR is involved in the binding of propranolol, the prototype-AR antagonist. Bearing these two biochemical findings in mind, we explored the-AR part containing Asp¹¹³, for an energetically favorable antagonist binding site. This was done by performing molecular docking studies with the antagonist propranolol and a specific-AR peptide which included, besides Asp¹¹³, two possibly relevant tryptophan residues. In the docking calculations, the propranolol molecule was allowed to vary all its internal torsional angles. The receptor peptide was kept in an-helix conformation, while side chains relevant to ligand binding were flexible to enable optimal adaptations to the ligand's binding conformation. By means of force-field calculations the total energy was minimized, consisting of the intramolecular energies of both ligand and receptor peptide, and the intermolecular energy. We found an antagonist binding site, consisting of amino acids Asp¹¹³ and Trp¹⁰⁹, which enabled energetically favorable interactions with the receptor-binding groups of propranolol. According to these results, binding involves three main interaction points: (i) a reinforced ionic bond; (ii) a hydrogen bond; and (iii) a hydrophobic/charge transfer interaction. The deduced binding site shows a difference in affinity between the levo- and dextrorotatory isomers of propranolol caused by a difference in ability to form a hydrogen bond, which is in conformity with the experimentally observed stereoselectivity. Moreover, it also provides an explanation for the ₁-selectivity ofp-phenyl substituted phenoxypropanolamines like betaxolol. Thep-phenyl substituent of betaxolol was shown to be sterically hindered upon binding to the ₂-AR peptide, whereas this hindrance is very likely to be much less with the ₁-AR peptide. Finally, the proposed antagonist binding site is discussed in the light of some recent biochemical findings and theories.Abbreviations -AR -adrenergic receptor - cDNA complementary DNA - H-bond hydrogen bond - VdW van der Waals - QSAR quantitative structure-activity relationship - ¹²⁵I-pBABC p-(bromoacetamido)benzyl-1-[¹²⁵I]iodocarazol     

In silico analysis of the histaprodifen induced activation pathway of the guinea-pig histamine H<Subscript>1</Subscript>-receptor

The binding of (partial) agonists in the binding pocket of biogenic amine receptors induces a conformational change from the inactive to the active state of the receptors. There is only little knowledge about the binding pathways of ligands into binding pocket on molecular level. So far, it was not possible with molecular dynamic simulations to observe the ligand binding and receptor activation. Furthermore, there is nearly nothing known, in which state of ligand binding, the receptor gets activated. The aim of this study was to get more detailed insight into the process of ligand binding and receptor activation. With the recently developed LigPath algorithm, we scanned the potential energy surface of the binding process of dimeric histaprodifen, a partial agonist at the histamine H₁-receptor, into the guinea pig histamine H₁-receptor, taking also into account the receptor activation. The calculations exhibited large conformational changes of Trp^6.48 and Phe^6.55 during ligand binding and receptor activation. Additionally, conformational changes were also observed for Phe^6.52, Tyr^6.51 and Phe^6.44. Conformational changes of Trp^6.48 and Phe^6.52 are discussed in literature as rotamer toggle switch in context with receptor activation. Additionally, the calculations indicate that the binding of dimeric histaprodifen, accompanied by receptor activation is energetically preferred. In general, this study gives new, theoretical insights onto ligand binding and receptor activation on molecular level.     

Thermal analysis in the synthesis and crystal formation of oxides

Vapour phase treatment at elevated temperatures with an activating agent is an effective method of synthesis and purposeful modification of amorphous and fine-grained crystalline substances. In the systems amorphous silica-quartz and amorphous Al(OH)₃ -crystalline-Al₂O₃ different forms of bound water are of prime importance. DTA, TG, DSC, NMR¹H,²⁹Si,²⁷Al, IR spectroscopy, electron- and optical microscopy methods have been used. The interaction of water molecules with the base skeleton and with hydroxide groups on the surface and in the bulk of the silica is of primary significance for modification of the silica structure. The proportion of different forms of the bound water determines the integral evaporation enthalpy of water. Various properties of silica are determined by weak bound water in the surface layer of the material. In the sequence Al(OH)₃ —-Al₂O₃ the structure transformation is observed according to the following scheme:-Al(OH)₃ —-AlOOH- -Al₂O₃, which takes place during the vapour phase treatment with activator.

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Zusammenfassung Eine Dampfphasenbehandlung bei höheren Temperaturen mit einem Aktivierungsmittel ist eine effektive Methode zur Synthese und zielgerichteten Modifizierung von amorphen und feinkörnigen kristallinen Substanzen. In den Systemen amorphes Siliziumdioxid-Quarz sowie amorphes Al(OH)₃-kristallines-Al₂O₃ hat verschiedenartig gebundenes Wasser eine primäre Bedeutung. Bei den Untersuchungen kamen DTA, TG, DSC,¹H-,²⁹Si-,²⁷Al-NMR, IR-Spektroskopie sowie Elektronen- und optische Mikroskopie zur Anwendung. Die Wechselwirkung von Wassermolekülen mit dem Grundgerüst und mit Hydroxidgruppen an der Oberfläche und im Innern von Silika ist für die Modifizierung der Silikastruktur von primärer Bedeutung. Der Anteil der verschiedenartig gebundenen Wasserformen bestimmt die vollständige Verdampfungsenthalpie des Wassers. Die verschiedenen Eigenschaften von Silika werden durch schwach gebundenes Wasser in der Oberflächenschicht der Substanz bestimmt. Die Umwandlung Al(OH)₃ —-Al₂O₃ durchläuft folgendes Schema:-Al(OH)₃--AlOOH--Al₂O₃, nach dem der Vorgang bei der Gasphasenbehandlung mit Aktivator abläuft.

     

Mechanisms of 5'-O-Benzoyl-2,3'-anhydrothymidine Reactions with Nucleophiles: II. Kinetics of the Reaction with Triethylammonium Tetrazolide in DMF

The reaction of 5'-O-benzoyl-2,3'-anhydrothymidine with triethylammonium tetrazolide in DMF at 100-120°C is described by a second-order kinetic equation, following the first-order kinetics in each of the reactants. On the basis of the experimental activatin parameters, H298 = 80 kJ/mol, S = -116 J× mol^{- 1} K^{- 1}, a mechanism was proposed, according to which in the rate-determining stage of S_N2 reaction triethylammonium tetrazolide attacks the C^{3 '} atom of 5'-O-benzoyl-2,3'-anhydrothymidine with simultaneous loosening of the C^{3 '}ÄO² anhydro bond.     

Effect of heating rate on the thermal decomposition of lead dioxide

Experimental data are presented on the kinetics and mechanism of PbO₂ decomposition at heating rates varying from 0 to 2.5 · 10³ °/sec. The studies were carried out with a time-of-flight mass spectrometer MSKH-4, a Paulik-Paulik-Erdey derivatograph and an X-ray diffractometer DRON-0.5At low heating rates (0 to 0.2 °/s) oxygen is evolved in four stages: PbO₂ PbO_1.56 PbO_1.44 PbO. At extremely high heating rates (2 · 10²–2.5 · 10³ °/s) the number of stages is reduced to two: PbO₂ PbO_1.4 PbO. An attempt is made to connect the observed change in the decomposition mechanism of PbO₂ with the crystal structure formation of the lead oxides.

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Zusammenfassung Versuchsergebnisse bezüglich der Kinetik und des Mechanismus der Zersetzung von PbO₂ bei Aufheizgeschwindigkeiten zwischen 0 und 2.5 · 10³°/s werden mitgeteilt. Die Untersuchungen wurden mittels eines time-of-flight Massenspektrometers MSKH-4, eines Derivatographen des Typs Paulik-Paulik-Erdey und eines Röntgendiffraktometers DRON-0.5 durchgeführt.Bei niedrigen Aufheizgeschwindigkeiten (0 bis 0.2 °/sec) wird Sauerstoff in vier Stufen entwickelt: PbO₂ PbO_1.56 PbO_1.44 PbO. Bei extrem hohen Aufheizgeschwindigkeiten (2 · 10² – 2.5 · 10³°/s) wird die Zahl der Stufen auf zwei herabgesetzt: PbO₂ PbO_1.4 PbO. Es wird versucht die beobachtete Ánderung in dem Zersetzungsmechanismus von PbO₂ mit der Kristallstrukturbildung der Bleioxide in Verbindung zu bringen.

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Résumé On présente des résultats expérimentaux concernant la cinétique et le mécanisme de la décomposition de PbO₂ pour des vitesses de chauffage allant de 0 à 2.5 · 10³°/s. Les études ont été effectuées à l'aide d'un spectromètre de masse du type MSKH-4, d'un Dérivatograph du type Paulik-Paulik-Erdey et d'un diffractomètre des rayons X du type DRON-0,5.Aux faibles vitesses de chauffage (0 à 0.2°/s) l'oxygène se dégage en quatre étapes: PbO₂ PbO_1.56 PbO_1.44 PbO. Aux vitesses de chauffage très élevées (2 · 10² à 2.5 · 10³°/s) le nombre des étapes se réduit à deux: PbO₂ PbO_1.4 PbO. On essaye de relier le changement observé dans le mécanisme de décomposition de PbO₂à la structure cristalline des oxydes de plomb.

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PbO₂ 2.5 · 10³°/c. — — MCX — 4, — — — 0.5. (0–0.2°/c) : PbO₂ PbO_1.56. PbO_1.44 PbO. (2 · 10²–2.5 · 10³°/c) : PbO₂ PbO_1.4 PbO. PbO₂ .

     

Kinetics and mechanism of the permanganate oxidation of trans-crotonic acid

The kinetics and intermediates of the permanganate oxidation of trans-crotonic acid have been investigated in the pH range of 0.5–5.0 using the stoppedflow technique. The formation of manganese(III) as a short-lived intermediate has been established. The reaction is first order with respect to both MnO ₄ ^– and crotonic acid (crotonate). The resolved rate constants at 25°C are 730 and 410 M^–1 sec^–1 for the acid and the anion, respectively. The reaction mechanism is discussed.

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pH=0,5–5,0, . (III) . MnO ₄ ^– , (). 25°C 730 410 M^{–1 –1} , . .

     

Binding/antibinding analyses for diatomic interactions. the HeH2= system

On the basis of the Berlin diagram, the region-functional contribution of the electron density has been quantitatively examined for the Is, 2p, and 2p states of HeH²⁺ system. The binding and antibinding contributions and the dynamic behaviours of the electron density during the interaction processes are discussed in comparison with the previous results for homonuclear H ₂ ⁺ system. The effect of coordinate-dependence of the Berlin diagram on the regional partitioning has also been studied.     

On the Applicability of Duolite GT-73 to Column Preconcentration of Gold and Palladium Prior to Determination by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry

The preconcentration of Au and Pd on Duolite GT-73 chelating resin with the thiol functional group was investigated prior to determination of these noble metals by means of inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry. It was found that Au^III and Pd^II were retained on the resin along with other concomitant metals (Al, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn) from different HCl-containing media. A two-step elution procedure was developed for the release of the noble metals. First 4.0molL^–1 HNO₃ solution was used to elute the base metals. The recovery of Au and Pd was performed afterwards using 0.50molL^–1 solution of (NH₂)₂CS. Retrieval of Au and Pd retained on Duolite GT-73 was also carried out by decomposition of the resin in the open vessel system using H₂SO₄ with H₂O₂. The detection limits of Au and Pd evaluated for the devised protocol, with a preconcentration factor of 50, were 0.085µgL^–1 and 0.28µgL^–1, respectively. The proposed method was applied to the determination of Au and Pd in spiked electrolytic bath samples.     

The catalytic system [(Cp2TiCl)2]:LiAlH4 in aromatic solvents,Part II. Formation of η3-allyltitanocene derivatives in the presence of dienes — their structure and e.s.r. spectra

Summary The addition of dienes to the system [(Cp₂TiCl)₂] LiAlH₄toluene changes the system so that the complex [Cp₂TiAlH₄] is quantitatively formed instead of a titanocene hydride — aluminium hydride cluster. The complex [Cp₂TiAlH₄] is further converted into ³-allyltitanocene derivatives ([Cp₂TiA]) if the diene structure is suitable for formation of stable [Cp₂TiA] compounds and if the equilibrium [Cp₂TiAlH₄]+diene[Cp₂TiA]+A1H₃ is shifted towards the formation of [Cp₂TiA] by the excess of diene. All the compounds [Cp₂TiA] exhibit high-resolution e.s.r. spectra at g=1.993, showing interaction of the unpaired electron with the cyclopentadienyl and ³-allyl protons. The e.s.r. spectra clearly reveal the presence of alkyl substituents atsyn-1,3-positions of ³-allyl ligand, and show a triplet of multiplets for (³-allyl)titanocene, doublets of multiplets for (1-alkyl-³-allyl)titanocenes and single multiplets for (1,3-dialkyl-³-allyl)-titanocenes. thermal isomerization of (1,3-dimethyl-³-allyl)-titanocene and (1-methyl-3-ethyl-³-allyl)titanocene, hitherto considered as the stable Cp₂TiA compounds, into (1-alkyl-³-allyl)titanocenes was confirmed by e.s.r. and electronic absorption spectroscopy as well as by chemical means.     

Studies on catalytically active surface compounds, X. Alkali metal induced slow tumbling of vanadyl complexes on the surface of aerosil

The effect of alkali metal admixtures (Li, Na, K, Rb, and Cs) on V/SiO₂ catalysts was studied by ESR spectroscopy. Alkali metals strongly change the VO²⁺ spectra. Reduction leads to spectra showing a slow rotational motion of VO²⁺ species on the support surface. The proposed explanation includes former structural models and the formation of salts of polyvanadium acid.

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(Li, Na, K, Rb Cs) V/SiO₂ . VO²⁺. , VO²⁺ . .

     

An approximation to the dependence of activation energies of simple catalytic reactions and the initial heats of adsorption of gases on metals on the nature of adsorbent and adsorbate

The activation energy, E, of simple catalytic reactions over 3d-oxides and the initial heats of adsorption, Q_ads, of gases on metals are related in a complex way to the enthalpy of formation of oxides and to the electronegativity of the gases involved in the processes.

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, , 3d- , Q_ads, , .

     

Calorimetric studies of aluminosilicate catalysts. Heats and entropy of benzene adsorption on monosubstituted alkaline earth (Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba) metakaolinites at small surface coverages

Differential heats of benzene adsorption at 293 K on Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺ metakaolinites at surface coverages of =0.2 have been measured in a Calvet microcalorimeter. An inverse dependence of benzene and cuene adsorption heats on monocationic metakaolinites has been revealed. The presence of two types of adsorption centers is predicted.

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293 Mg²⁺-, Ca²⁺-, Sr²⁺-, Ba²⁺- 0,2. . .

     

Komplexe des Nickels mit p-Methylbenzamidoxim

Zusammenfassung Die Komplexbildung des p-Methylbenzamidoxims (pMB) mit Ni²⁺ wurde in neutraler und alkalischer Lösung spektrophotometrisch untersucht. In neutraler Lösung wird ein grüner Komplex 11 gebildet, dessen Bildungskonstante ₁=1,12 ist. In alkalischer Lösung werden zwei Komplexe (11 und 12) gebildet mit Bildungskonstanten ₁=4·10⁵ und ₂=0,2.

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Nickel complexes with p-methyl benzamide oxime

The complex formation of p-methyl benzamidoxime with Ni²⁺ was studied spectrophotometrically in neutral and in alkaline solution. A green complex 11 is formed in neutral solution. Its formation constant is ₁=1.12. In alkaline solution two complexes (11 and 12) are formed. Their formation constants are ₁=4·10⁵ and ₂=0,2 resp.

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Influence of thermal treatment and rehydration of Al2O3 on the amount of Al3+ ions migrating into HCl solution

The amount of Al³⁺ ions migrating into HCl solution from unit surface of Al₂O₃ grows with increasing oxide calcination temperature up to 1123 K, remains unchanged up to 1373 K and then, after the formation of -Al₂O₃, rises sharply. Preliminary rehydration of the surface - and -Al₂O₃ relatively decreases their amount.

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Al³⁺, Al₂O₃, 1123 1373 , -Al₂O₃ . - -Al₂O₃ , .

     

Effect of water on the desorption of carbon dioxide from the surface of alumina

Based on investigations of temperature-programmed desorption of CO₂ from -Al₂O₃ surface, three forms of CO₂ adsorption differing considerably in quantitative contributions and temperature ranges of desorption have been distinguished. A significant inhibiting influence of water on CO₂ adsorption has been observed. Water adsorption results in gradual blocking of high and medium-energy adsorptive centers of CO₂ on -Al₂O₃.

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- CO₂ -Al₂O₃ CO₂, . CO₂. CO₂ Al₂O₃ .

     

Kinetic studies on the formation of ternary complexes in the reaction of diaquonitrilotriacetatonickelate(II) with amino acids in aqueous solution

Summary Kinetics of formation of ternary complexes in the reaction of Ni(NTA)(H₂O) ₂ ^– with several amino acids, LH^± (glycine, -alanine, -alanine, L-valine and L-phenylalanine) have been studied by a pH indicator method using stopped-flow spectrophotometry. The results conform to 1/k_obs = 1/k + [H⁺]/ kKT_L where K is the equilibrium constant for formation of Ni(NTA)(–L)(H₂O)^2–, and k is the specific rate constant for the subsequent rate-determining ring-closure step leading to Ni(NTA)(=L)^2–. For the different amino acids studied, the k values decrease in the sequence: glycine > -alanine > L-phenylalanine > L-valine > -alanine. These k values areca. 1000 times lower than the values for complexation of Ni(NTA)(H₂O) ₂ ^– with NH₃ and imidazole and the spread in k values is much less than the pK_a values of the amino acids. The relative rates are enthalpy controlled and the S values are highly negative in conformity with ring closure as the rate determining step.     

Self-oscillations in the rate of CO oxidation on Pt(110)

The surface of Pt(110) was found to be metastable under the reaction conditions. The necessary condition for the appearance of self-oscillations in the system is the change of platinum surface properties under the action of reaction medium. Self-oscillations in the rate are maintained due to reversibility of these changes.

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, Pt(110) . .