Influence of substituents on hydrogenation of nitro groups in aromatic hydrocarbons catalyzed by rhenium thiocomplexes

Homogeneous hydrogenation studies of (NO₂)_1–2–C₆H_3–4–L nitro compounds (where L=–H,–NH₂,–COOH,–CHO,–OH,–CH₃ and –CH=CH–COOH) catalyzed by Re₂S₆TThio₃Cl₂ in dimethylformamide solutions at and T=343 K, have revealed that the reaction is enhanced by electron-acceptor substitutents and hindered by electron-donor ones.

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(NO₂)_1–2–C₆H_3–4–L, L=–H,–NH₂,–COOH,–CHO,–OH,–CH₃,–CH=CH–COOH, Re₂S₆Thio₃Cl₂ 343 . , .

     

Energy Transfer Electrogenerated Chemiluminescence for the Determination of Sulfite

A simple and novel electrogenerated chemiluminescence (ECL) method for the determination of sulfite has been developed based on the energy transfer ECL process. It was found that a weak ECL signal of sulfite was electrochemically generated on a platinum electrode in neutral aqueous solution. The signal was strongly enhanced by rhodamine B as an energy receptor and further enhanced by the neutral surfactant Tween 80. In 0.10M phosphate buffer solution (pH=7.5) containing 2.0×10^–6gmL^–1 rhodamine B and 0.4% (v/v) Tween 80, the ECL response to the concentration of sulfite at a potential of 0.82V was linear over a range of 1.0×10^–7gmL^–1 to 8.0×10^–6gmL^–1, and the detection limit was 5×10^–8gmL^–1. The relative standard deviation (n=11, 1.0×10^–6gmL^–1) was 3.8%. The proposed method has been successfully applied to the determination of sulfite in pharmaceutical injections and white sugar samples.     

Determination of Heavy Metal Ions in Chinese Herbal Medicine by Microwave Digestion and RP-HPLC with UV-Vis Detection

A new method for the simultaneous determination of heavy metal ions in Chinese herbal medicine by microwave digestion and reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) has been developed. The Chinese herbal medicine samples were digested by microwave digestion. Lead, cadmium, mercury, nickel, copper, zinc, and tin ions in the digested samples were pre-column derivatized with tetra-(4-chlorophenyl)-porphyrin (T₄-CPP) to form the colored chelates which were then enriched by solid phase extraction with C₁₈ cartridge and eluted from the cartridge with tetrahydrofuran (THF). The chelates were separated on a Waters Xterra RP₁₈ column by gradient elution with methanol (containing 0.05molL^–1 pyrrolidine-acetic acid buffer salt, pH=10.0) and THF (containing 0.05molL^–1 pyrrolidine-acetic acid buffer salt, pH=10.0) as mobile phase at a flow rate of 0.5mLmin^–1 and detected with a photodiode array detector in the range of 350–600nm. In the original samples the detection limits of lead, cadmium, mercury, nickel, copper, zinc and tin are 4ngL^–1, 3ngL^–1, 6ngL^–1, 5ngL^–1, 2ngL^–1, 6ngL^–1, and 4ngL^–1, respectively. This method was applied to the determination of lead, cadmium, mercury, nickel, copper, zinc and tin in Chinese herbal medicine samples with good results.     

Determination of Attogram Quantities of Silver via Quenching of the Solid Substrate Room-Temperature Phosphorescence of Rhodamine B Based on the Catalysis of its Oxidation by Potassium Persulfate

A new method of SS-RTP for the determination of trace silver has been established. This method is based on the fact that Ag⁺, when activated by ,-bipyridyl (bipy) in a media of HAc–NaAc (pH=4.9), can catalyze the reaction of Rhodamine B (RhoB) oxidized by K₂S₂O₈, thus causing the Solid Substrate Room-Temperature Phosphorescence (SS-RTP) of RhoB to be quenched. The activating efficiency of bipy is 6.7 times higher than that of o-phenanthroline (phen). The reduction of the phosphorescence intensity (I_p) of RhoB is directly proportional to the concentration of Ag⁺ ions in the range of 1.6016.0agspot^–1 (0.40µLspot^–1). The regression equation of the working curve can be expressed as I_p=18.78+5.100m_Ag+ (agspot^–1) (r=0.9994, n=6), the detection limit is 0.28agspot^–1. This rapid, accurate and sensitive method has been successfully applied to the determination of trace silver in tea and human hair samples, and the results agree well with the Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) method. The mechanism of the catalyzing reaction is also discussed.     

Structure of the products of oxidation of vindoline by the Sarett reagent

The oxidation of vindoline with the Sarett reagent has given five lactams the structures of which have been established on the basis of the results of instrumental methods of analysis (the x-ray structural method, and the PMR, mass, and IR spectroscopy). Two of the vindoline derivatives — 4-acetoxy-7,8-dihydroxy-16-methoxy-3-methoxycarbonyl-3,6-epoxy-7,8,9,19-tetradehydrovincaminoreine 7,9-betaine and 4-acetoxy-16-methoxy-3-methoxycarbonyl-1-methyl-7,8-dioxo-3,6-epoxyaspidospermidine — have been obtained for the first time and are new compounds.All-Union Scientific-Research Institute of Medicinal Plants, Moscow. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 551–556, July–August, 1988.     

Condensation of 2-(1-ethoxyvinyl)oxiranes with sodiomalonic ester and decarboxylation of the reaction products obtained

-(1-Ethoxyvinyl)- and -(1-ethoxyvinyl)--ethoxycarbonyl--butyrolactones were obtained by the reaction of 2-(1-ethoxyvinyl)oxiranes with sodiomalonic ester. Decarboxylation of the -(1-ethoxyvinyl)--ethoxycarbonyl-butyrolactones in DMSO leads to -(1-ethoxyvinyl)--butyrolactones, the hydrolysis of which gives -acetyl-butyrolactones. Ethyl trans-3-acetyl-3-pentenoate was obtained by decarboxylation of -methyl--(1-ethoxyvinyl)--ethoxycarbonyl--butyrolactone in DMSO.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 22–25, January, 1992.     

Magnetic effects in the reaction of benzyl chloride with triethylgermyl derivatives of alkali metals

The reaction of benzyl chloride with triethylgermyllithium and its analogs have been studied by the¹H-CIDNP method. A reaction mechanism is suggested. Benzyl and triethylgermyl free radicals have been found to be the precursors of main products. The magnetic field effects on the ratio of the main reaction products indicate that the radical path of their formation is predominant. The assumption is made that the ethylgermyl radicals take part in the reaction in the associated state.

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Kinetics and mechanism of the interaction of DL-methionine with cis-diaquaethylenediamine platinum(II) perchlorate in aqueous medium

The kinetics of the interaction of DL-methionine with [Pt(en)(H2O)2]2+ have been studied spectrophotometrically as a function of [Pt(en)(H2O)22+], [DL-methionine], PH and temperature. The reaction proceeds via a rapid outer sphere association followed by two slow consecutive steps having first order dependence on the aqua ion and methionine concentrations. Activation parameters have been evaluated using the Eyring equation. The low H1 (15.6 kJ mol–1) and large negative value of S1 (–230 J K–1 mol–1) as well as H2 (19.5 kJ mol–1) and S2 (–226 J K–1 mol–1) indicate an associative mode of activation for both the aqua ligand substitution processes in the two consecutive steps.     

Determination of Trace Proteins by Rayleigh Light Scattering Technique with Indophenol Blue

The interaction of indophenol blue (IPB) with proteins in aqueous solution has been studied by optical absorption and Rayleigh light scattering (RLS) spectroscopy. At pH 3.8, the weak RLS of IPB is enhanced by proteins. Based on this phenomenon, a novel method for the determination of proteins at nanogram levels using the RLS technique is developed. The method is simple, practical and sensitive. The linear range is 0.25–20.9µgmL^–1 for BSA, and 0.25–17.6µgmL^–1 for HSA. The detection limits (S/N=3) are 23ngmL^–1 for BSA and 22ngmL^–1 for HAS. The results for the determination of proteins in human serum samples are very close to those obtained by an established clinical method. There is very little interference from amino acids, metal ions or other coexisting compounds.     

Products of chlorination of 3-carene by N-chlorosuccinimide

Conclusions The chlorination of 3-carene by N-chlorosuccinimide gave (–)-4-chloro-3 (10)-carene, (–)-3,4-dichlorocarane, (+)-3,4-dichlorocarane, and 2,8-dichloro-p-mentha-1(7),5-diene.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 1, pp. 206–209, January, 1987.     

Polysaccharides ofUngernia. VII. Partial hydrolysis of the mannan of the bulbs ofU. vvedenskyi

4-O--D-Manopyranosyl-D-mannose, O--D-mannopyranosyl-(l4)-O--D-mannopyranosyl-(14)-D-mannose, and 0--D-mannopyranosyl-(14)-O--D-mannopyranosyl-(l4)-O--D-mannopyranosyl-(l4)-D-mannose have been isolated fron the products of the partial hydrolysis of ungeromannan-V, obtained fron the bulbs ofUngernia vvedneskyi, and have been identified. This set of oligosaccharides confirms the regular structure of the carbohydrate chain of ungeromannan-V, which consists of a linear sequence of -14-bound D-mannose residues.DeceasedTranslated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedineii, No. 4, pp. 434–436, July–August, 1981.     

Voltammetric Behavior of Dopamine at ct-DNA Modified Carbon Fiber Microelectrode

A sub-micrometer thin-layer DNA modified carbon fiber microcylinder electrode was prepared by electrodeposition of ct-DNA at 1.5V (vs. Ag/AgCl). The voltammetric behavior of dopamine (3-hydroxytyramine) was investigated at the modified electrode. It was found that the modified electrode exhibits a highly electrocatalytic activity toward dopamine oxidation. Differential pulse voltammetry was used for determination of dopamine in pH 7.4 phosphate buffer solution. A linear response of the peak current versus the concentration was found in the range of 4×10^–6 to 10^–4molL^–1 at 10^–4molL^–1 AA (ascorbic acid) coexistence (R=0.9959) and the range of 6×10^–5 to 10^–3molL^–1 at 10^–3molL^–1 AA (R=0.9960). The presence of a high concentration of ascorbic acid did not interfere with the determination. The proposed method exhibited good recovery and reproducibility. This method can be applied to the detection of DA in real samples.     

Photometric detection of cyclodextrins in liquid chromatography by using iodine generated electrochemically in-situ

A method has been developed for photometric detection of cyclodextrins (CD) in liquid chromatography using iodine (I₂) generated electrochemically in-situ. Iodide ion in the mobile phase was electrochemically oxidized to I₂ which was subsequently reacted with I^–, in an electrochemical flow cell, forming I₃^–. The absorbance of I₃^– was found to be greatly enhanced when CD were present in the mobile phase. The absorbance enhancement was caused by the change in the mole fraction of I₃^–, because of the inclusion reaction of I₃^– with CD. On the basis of this phenomenon, CD were detected by means of a photodiode-array UV–visible detector positioned downstream of the electrochemical flow cell. The signals were found to be linearly dependent on CD concentration. Because the formation constants of I₃^– with CD decrease in the order -CD>-CD>-CD, -CD was most detectable by the method. Detection limits were 1.0 mol L^–1 for -CD, 65 mol L^–1 for monoG1--CD, 100 mol L^–1 for -CD, and 200 mol L^–1 for -CD.     

The kinetics and mechanism of aquation and base hydrolysis of the cis-[Co(cyclen)Cl2]+ cation (cyclen=1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane)

The aquation of cis-[Co(cyclen)Cl2]+ (cyclen=1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane) has been studied over a range of temperatures with 0.1 mol dm–3 HNO3 as solvent. At 25°C, kaq=4.5×10–3 s–1 with H=78 kJ mol–1 and S298=–21 J K–1 mol–1. Base hydrolysis of cis-[Co(cyclen)Cl2]+ is extremely rapid with kOH=2.1×107 dm3 mol–1 s–1 at 25°C and I=0.1 mol dm–3. This is the largest rate constant so far reported for the base hydrolysis of a cis-dichloro-complex of a saturated macrocycle. The activation parameters, H=53 kJ mol–1 and S298=73 J K–1 mol–1 are consistent with a mechanism in which deprotonation of the substrate is rate-determining. This conclusion is confirmed by the observation of general base catalysis by formate ion. The Brønsted value for the reaction is ca. 0.72 and SN1(CB) and E2 mechanisms are considered to account for the kinetic results. Base hydrolysis of cis-[Co(cyclen)(OH)Cl]+ has also been studied in the pH range 6.5 to 8.7. The value of kOH=3.8×102 dm3 mol–1 s–1 at 25°C and I=0.1 mol dm–3 with H=110 kJ mol–1 and S298=171 J K–1 mol–1 are consistent with an SN1(CB) mechanism.     

Adsorptive Catalytic Voltammetry of Physcion in the Presence of Dissolved Oxygen at a Carbon Paste Electrode

A novel electroanalytical method for the determination of physcion is described for the first time. Physcion yields an adsorption catalytic voltammetric peak at –0.74V (vs. SCE) in 0.4molL^–1 NH₄Cl–NH₃·H₂O buffer solution (pH 10.5) at a carbon paste electrode (CPE). The experimental results indicated that physcion is efficiently accumulated at a CPE by adsorption. In the subsequent potential scan, physcion was reduced to a homologous anthrahydroquinone compound. The compound was then immediately oxidized to physcion by the dissolved oxygen in the solution, and then physcion was again reduced at the CPE. As a result, a cyclic catalytic reaction was established. The second-order derivative peak current is proportional to the physcion concentration in the ranges of 2.0×10^–104.0×10^–9molL^–1 (accumulation 90s) and 4.0×10^–92.0×10^–8molL^–1 (accumulation 60s). The limit of detection is 8×10^–11molL^–1 (S/N=3) for a 120s accumulation time. The method was applied to the direct determination of physcion in the medicinal plant polygonum multiflorum Thumb with satisfactory results.     

Soluble polysaccharides of Rhodotorula flava

Conclusions 1. Xanthalin has been shown to have the structure of 2, 2-dimethyl-3, 4,-diangeloyloxy-3, 4-dihydropyrano-5, 6:6, 7-coumarin on the basis of the preparation of a number of derivatives and cleavage products.2. The following products of the alkaline hydrolysis of xanthalin have been isolated and characterized for the first time: (±)-3, 4-dihydroxy-3, 4-dihydroxanthyletin (isokhellactone), C₁₄H₁₄O₅, with mp 213–215° C and (–)-trans-3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-3, 4-dihydroxanthyletin (isomethylkhellactone, C₁₅H₁₆O₅, with mp 136.5–138° C and [] _D ²⁰ –47.7 (ethanol).Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 14–19, 1970     

Determination of traces of sodium alkylbenzenesulphonate by high-performance liquid chromatography. Application to water

Summary For the trace determination of sodium alkylbenzenesulphonate (ABS) by HPLC the following conditions were employed: Shimadzu ZORBAX SIL Column (5 m, 4.6 mm i.d. x 150 mm) as stationary phase, 0.2% ammoniaethanol (v/v) as mobile phase, UV detector at 225 nm, injection volume 12 l. The chromatograms of ABS were simple and sharp (detection limit of ABS 0.02 g in 12 l of ethanol). The calibration curves of ABS were linear in a concentration range of 0.03 0.3 g in 12 l of ethanol. In the case of linear sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonate positive errors of 1 4% were caused by non-ionic surfactants or laurylsulphate (6 times excess), 10 50% positive errors were caused by 2 6 times excess of household detergents.Standard water samples containing ABS were treated with a weak base anion-exchange resin, the adsorbed ABS were eluted, and then determined either by HPLC or by the methylene blue spectrophotometric method. Recoveries of ABS in water were about 92 107% by HPLC.

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Bestimmung von Spuren Natriumalkylbenzolsulfonat mit Hilfe der HPLC. Anwendung auf Wasser

Zusammenfassung Für die Spurenbestimmung von Natriumalkylbenzolsulfonat (ABS) durch HPLC werden die folgenden Bedingungen empfohlen:Shimadzu ZORBAX SIL (5 m, 4,6 mm x 150 mm) als stationäre Phase, 0,2% Ammoniak/Ethanol als mobile Phase, UV-Detektor bei 225 nm, Injektionsvolumen 12 l. Die erhaltenen Chromatogramme sind einfach und scharf (Nachweisgrenze 0,02 g in 12 ml Ethanol). Die Eichkurven sind im Konzentrationsbereich von 0,03–0,3 g in 12 l Ethanol linear. Im Falle des linearen Natriumdodecylbenzolsulfonats werden bei Anwesenheit von nicht-ionischen oberflächenaktiven Substanzen oder von Laurylsulfat in 6fachem Überschuß positiver Fehler von 1–4% erhalten; bei 2–6fachem Überschuß von Haushaltswaschmitteln ergeben sich positive Fehler von 10–50%.Standard-Wasserproben werden zunächst einer Behandlung mit einem Anionenaustauscher unterzogen, die adsorbierten ABS eluiert und durch HPLC oder nach der Methylenblaumethode analysiert. Wiederfindungsraten liegen bei 92–107%.

     

Mechanism of the liquid-phase oxidation of diethyl sulfide catalyzed by heteropoly acids

It has been established that in the oxidation of diethyl sulfide by¹⁸O₂ in CH₃C¹⁶O₂H–H₂ ¹⁶O solution at 369 K catalyzed by heteropoly acids, sulfoxide and sulfone with 44–54%¹⁸O enrichment are formed. The process is accompanied by isotope exchange of molecular oxygen.

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Application of l-cysteine-capped nano-ZnS as a fluorescence probe for the determination of proteins

Nanometer-sized l-cysteine-capped ZnS particles have been synthesized and used as a fluorescence probe to investigate the effect of proteins on fluorescent intensity. With =190 nm, maximum and constant synchronous fluorescence enhancement was produced at 267 nm and pH 5.12 in the presence of proteins. A highly sensitive synchronous fluorescence method for the rapid determination of proteins has been developed. Under optimum conditions, calibration graphs are linear over the range 0.03–8.0 g mL^–1 for bovine serum albumin (BSA), 0.01–6.0 g mL^–1 for human serum albumin (HSA), 0.05–8.0 g mL^–1 for -globulin (-G), and 0.04–4.0 g mL^–1 for ovalbumin, respectively. The relative standard deviations of seven replicate measurements were 1.75% for 1.0 g mL^–1 BSA, 1.90% for 1.0 g mL^–1 HSA, 1.65% for 1.0 g mL^–1 -G, and 2.32% for 1.0 g mL^–1 ovalbumin.     

Triterpene glycosides ofHedera helix II. Determination of the structure of glycoside L-6d from common ivy leaves

A new hederagenin pentaoside — glycoside L-6d — has been isolated from the leaves of common ivyHedera helix L., fam. Araliaceae, and its structure has been determined by using various NMR-spectroscopic methods. Glycoside L-6d is hederagenin 3-O-[O--L-rhamnopyranosyl-(14)-O--D-glucopyranosyl-(16)-O--D-glucopyranosyl-(14)-O--L-rhamnopyranosyl-(12)--L-arabinopyranoside.Simferopol' State University. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 6, pp. 746–752, November–December, 1994.