Simple synthesis of mixed cellulose acylate phosphonates applying n-propyl phosphonic acid anhydride

Cellulose mixed esters containing alkylphosphonate and carboxylate groups were prepared homogeneously by a new one-pot method using n-propyl phosphonic acid anhydride (T3P^?) in LiCl/N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP). n-Propyl phosphonic acid anhydride acts as both an activating agent for carboxylic acids and phosphonation reagent. Cellulose mixed esters with DS_acyl ranging from 1.4 to 1.8, and DS_phos up to 0.7 could be prepared. The structure of the cellulose mixed esters was elucidated by FTIR- and NMR spectroscopy, as well as by GPC and solubility tests.     

Ring opening polymerization of adipic anhydride initiated by dibutylmagnesium initiator

The ring opening polymerization of adipic anhydride (AA) initiated by dibutylmagnesium has been investigated in solution and in bulk. The results indicate that dibutylmagnesium is quite effective for the ring opening polymerization of AA. The polymer has been characterized by ¹H-NMR, IR and DSC. The end group analysis suggests that the AA polymerization might proceed through the “coordination-insertion” mechanism based on the acyl-oxygen cleavage of the AA ring.     

Design and synthesis of cellulose derivatives with antioxidant activity

In this study we report the synthesis and characterisation of cellulose ferulate, lipoate and alpha-tocopherulate, and their ability to inhibit lipid peroxidation in rat-liver microsomal membranes, induced in vitro by two different sources of free radicals: tert-butyl hydroperoxide and 2,2'-azobis-(2-amidinopropane). We also compared the antioxidant efficiency of the ferulate derivatives obtained through two different synthetic runs, and of a tocopherulate derivative prepared from 6-carboxycellulose. This study showed that the designed systems, preserving the antioxidant activity of the free substrates, are more effective in protecting from tert-butyl hydroperoxide than from 2,2'-azobis-(2-amidinopropane). Moreover, the cellulose ferulate with the higher degree of substitution acted as the best antioxidant.     

Novel cellulose derivatives. II. synthesis and characteristics of mono-functional cellulose propionate segments

Mono-functional cellulose propionate segments for use in ter- or star-block polymers have been prepared by the depolymerization (step 1) of cellulose propionate in homogeneous phase using a mixture of HBr and propionic anhydride in methylene chloride solution. The anomeric mixture of glycosyl bromide has subsequently (step 2) been hydrolyzed in aqueous acetone. Functionality was determined by H-NMR spectroscopy of triethyl silane derivatives in combination with gel permeation chromatography. The cellulose ester segments were semi-rigid, highly crystalline materials with melting points between 180° and 250°C. The lowest useful segment size, based on crystallinity and Mark-Houwink-Sakurada exponential factor, appeared to be DP 20, with an optimum around DP 40 to 50.Part I has been published in theJ. Appl. Polym. Sci.,49, 1671 (1993).     

Microwave synthesis and thermal properties of polyacrylate derivatives containing itaconic anhydride moieties

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Microwave irradiation as an alternative heat source is now a well-known method in synthetic chemistry. Microwave heating has emerged as a powerful technique to promote a variety of chemical reactions, offering reduced pollution, low cost and offer high yields together with simplicity in processing and handling. On the other hand, copolymers containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic segments are drawing considerable attention because of their possible use in biological systems. Various copolymer compositions can produce a very large number of different arrangements, producing materials of varying chemical and physical properties. Thus, the hydrophilicity of copolymers can be modified by changing the amount of incorporated itaconic anhydride. RESULTS: A series of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and acrylamide (AA) copolymers containing itaconic anhydride (ITA) were synthesized by microwave irradiation employing a multimode reactor (Synthos 3000 Aton Paar, GmbH, 1400 W maximum magnetron) as well as conventional method. The thermal properties of the copolymers were evaluated by different techniques. Structure-thermal property correlation based on changing the itaconic anhydride ratio was demonstrated. Results revealed that the incorporation of itaconic anhydride into the polymeric backbone of all series affect the thermal stability of copolymers. In addition, the use of the microwave method offers high molecular weight copolymers which lead eventually to an increase in thermal stability. CONCLUSIONS: Microwave irradiation method showed advantages for the produced copolymers compared to that prepared by conventional method, where it can offer a copolymer in short time, high yield, more pure compounds and more thermally stable copolymers, rather than conventional method. Also, microwave irradiation method gives higher molecular weight due to prevention of the chain transfer. Moreover, as the itaconic anhydride content increases the thermal stability and Tg increase due to the decrease in the crystallinity.     

Microwave-assisted synthesis of 1,8-naphthalic anhydride and fluorescent probes based on its derivatives

Abstract  

Efficient synthesis of fluorescent probes based on 1,8-naphthalic anhydride from acenaphthene with the help of microwave irradiation is described. Application of microwave dielectric heating helped improve the yield of the products (>85%) and also reduced the formation of undesired side-products.     

Synthesis and characterization of biodegradable homopolymers and block copolymers based on adipic anhydride

Homopolymers of adipic anhydride (AA) and block copolymers of ϵ-caprolactone (ϵ-CL) and AA have been synthesized with aluminum triisopropoxide as an initiator. Homopolymerization was studied at 20°C in toluene and methylene chloride (CH₂Cl₂). The end-group analysis agrees with a coordination insertion mechanism based on the acyl-oxygen cleavage of the AA ring. Living poly(ϵ-caprolactone) (PCL) chains are very efficient macro-initiators for the polymerization of AA, with formation of diblock copolymers of a narrow molecular weight distribution. At our best knowledge, low molecular weight ω-aluminum alkoxide PCL macroinitiators (M_n < 1000) allow the first valuable synthesis of PAA with a molecular weight as high as 58,000 and a quite narrow polydispersity (M_w/M_n = 1.2). Size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) and ¹³C NMR confirm the blocky structure of the copolymers, in agreement with DSC that shows two melting endotherms and two glass transitions characteristic of the crystalline and amorphous phases of PCL and PAA, respectively. Block copolymers of ϵ-CL and AA are also sensitive to hydrolysis, which makes them possible candidates for biomedical applications. Initiation of the AA polymerization in bulk with aluminum triisopropoxide in the presence of various ligands is also discussed. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Direct functionalization of nanodiamond particles using dopamine derivatives

The article reports on the strong linking of dopamine derivatives as a simple and a versatile strategy for the surface functionalization of hydroxyl-terminated nanodiamond (ND-OH) particles. Azide- (ND-N(3)) or poly-N-isopropylacrylamide-terminated (ND-PNIPAM) particles were obtained from ND-OH particles through the reaction with the corresponding dopamine derivatives. The azide-terminated ND particles were further derivatized with a fluorescent probe, alkynyl-pyrene, via copper(I)-catalyzed Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition. The modified ND particles were characterized using transmission Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, UV-vis spectroscopy, electrochemical measurements, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and particle size measurements. The surface loading of ND particles with dopamine was estimated from TGA and UV-vis spectroscopy and was found to be around 0.27 mmol g(-1). Because of its simple, gentle nature and versatility, the chemistry developed in this work can be used as an avenue for the preparation of functional nanodiamond particles for various applications.     

Direct determination of adipic acid in urine by extractive alkylation

Extractive alkylation procedures are shown to be inhibited by low levels of Cl-. The chloride concentration may be reduced by mercury(II) complexation and dilution. The mercury(II) also enhances the reaction yield through some undetermined mechanism. Minor modifications of procedures for standards allow direct determination of adipic acid in urine.     

Synthesis of novel adamantoyl cellulose using differently activated carboxylic acid derivatives

New adamantane carboxylic acid esters of cellulose (adamantoylcelluloses) were synthesized homogeneously inN,N-dimethylacetamide/LiCl using differently activatedcarboxylic acid derivatives. This includes the reaction of cellulose with1-adamantoyl chloride and with adamantane-1-carboxylic acid after insitu activation with p-toluenesulfonyl chlorideand with 1,1-carbonyldiimidazole, which is a new and efficient tool. Thedegree of substitution (DS) has been determined by means of ¹H NMRspectroscopy using the perpropionylated adamantoyl cellulose samples. DS valuesas high as 2.1 were achieved. The reaction efficiency was 85% and the DS can becontrolled by the molar ratio and the reaction conditions applied. The reactionoccurs faster at the primary position compared to the secondary ones. Theproducts are soluble in various organic solvents dependent on the DS.Preliminary results of subsequent modifications and properties of theadamantoylcelluloses are discussed as well.     

Direct synthesis of polysubstituted quinoline derivatives by InBr3-promoted dimerization of 2-ethynylaniline derivatives

InBr3 promotes the dimerization of 2-ethynylaniline derivatives containing an unsubstituted terminal carbon leading to the production of polysubstituted quinoline derivatives in good yield.     

Direct synthesis of per(poly)fluoroalkylmethyl-substituted electrophilic cyclopropane derivatives

A convenient and direct per(poly)fluoroalkylmethyl-mtroducing cyclopropanation reaction was described. In the presence of CrCl3/Fe, per(poly)fluoroalkyl iodides reacted with diethyl allylmalonate and its analogs to give per(poly)fluoroalkylmethyl-substituted electrophilic cyclopropane derivatives in high yields. This reaction was considered to proceed by two steps: radical addition followed by cyclopropanation.     

Direct transition-metal-free intramolecular C-O bond formation: synthesis of benzoxazole derivatives

A direct base-mediated intramolecular carbon-oxygen bond formation has been developed without a transition-metal catalyst. In the presence of 2.0 equiv of K(2)CO(3) in DMSO at 140 °C, the intramolecular cyclization of o-haloanilides affords benzoxazoles in high yields. A mechanism via an initial formation of a benzyne intermediate followed by nucleophilic addition to form the C-O bond has been proposed.     

Novel cellulose esters derived from the levopimaric acid-maleic anhydride adduct: synthesis,characterization, and properties

Synthesis of maleated pimaric acid (MPA) cellulose esters is first reported in this work. Cellulose esterification was performed by reacting microcrystalline cellulose with monoacid chloride of MPA (MPA-Cl) in presence of pyridine as catalyst and reaction medium. The syntheses were started in a heterogeneous solid–liquid reaction medium, but as the reaction advanced, the reaction mass turned into a homogeneous solution. The effects of MPA-Cl/anhydroglucose unit molar ratio, reaction temperature, and reaction duration on the yield and degree of substitution (DS) of cellulose esters (CEs) were investigated. CEs with DS ranging from 2.6 to 2.8 were achieved at molar ratios of 5.5–6.0 after 12–16 h at 118 °C. The purified products were characterized by elemental analysis, IR and ¹³C-NMR spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. CEs are soluble or partially soluble in usual organic solvents, depending on DS. Transparent films were prepared using CE-cyclohexanone solutions.     

Supramolecular architectures of cellulose derivatives

Several cellulose derivatives belong to a special class of polymers called hairy-rod macromolecules which are used to generate well-defined supramolecular architectures by the Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) technique. In particular trimethylsilyl cellulose (TMSC) forms monomolecular films on the Langmuir-trough and is transferred onto hydrophobic substrates with a constant transfer ratio, as it does not undergo chemical changes in the film-building process. Silylated celluloses was regenerated which represents a convenient method for the generation of homogeneous ultrathin films with hydrophilic surfaces. The adsorption of polymers and dyes as well as biomolecules onto regenerated and modified cellulose LB films have been studied. In addition, chemical reactions, such as cycloaddition, desilylation and crosslinking reactions within single monolayers have been performed.