Migration du groupe éthoxycarbonyle dans la transposition de Wagner-Meerwein

Ethoxycarbonyl group migration in the Wagner-Meerwein rearrangement . 13 β-Hydroxy-esters have been treated with P₂O₅ in benzene at 80°. Olefin-forming dehydration, when possible, was found to be the main reaction. When this is excluded, tertiary or benzylic hydroxy-esters react in a manner most easily explained by migration of the COOEt group, thus avoiding the formation of α-carbonyl-carbenium ions. On the other hand, in primary hydroxy-esters (incapable of direct olefin formation), phenyl and methyl groups migrate in preference to COOEt, indicating in this case a concerted reaction.     

Sur la séparation des terres rares XIII. Systèmes de solubilité comprenant des chlorures de terres cériques [1]

In aqueous solution, the chlorides of lanthanum, cerium and praseodymium cristallize as heptahydrates, those of the other rare earth elements as hexahydrates. Therefore, a miscibility gap exists in the solid phases in all systems comprising the two types of chlorides. Five ternary systems and a quaternary one with this behaviour have been studied.     

Effets stériques des groupes alkyle sur le déplacement chimique des hydrogènes d'un méthyle: Correlation avec les termes Es de Taft

The effect of alkyl groups (Me, Et, i-Pr, t-Bu) on the ortho methyl proton chemical shifts is shown to be linearly correlated with the Taft (E_s) scale in model compounds 1 . Experimental results can be expressed by Δδ = δ_R – δ_Me = λ′E_s in which λ′ is solvent and model dependent. The calculations of the chemical shifts according to ApSimon and Buckingham are used to show the predominant influence of steric effects on the observed substituent effect.     

Régiospécificite et stéréosélectivite de la cycloaddition de l'oxyde de benzonitrile sur la phényl-5 A-3-pyrazoline

An example of stereospecific and stereoselective reactions is described concerning the cycloaddition of benzonitrile oxyde with 1,2-dimethyl-5-diphenyl-3-pyrazoline. The structure of the two epimeric 5,6-dimethyl 3,4-dimethyl[4,3-d]pyrazolidinoisoxazo-lines-2 was proved by the means of chemical and physical methods. The conversion of one epimeric product to another more stable is achieved and discussed.     

RMN du 13C de Bromo et de Fluoro Cyclanones à Structure Contrainte: Variation des Effets α et γ en Fonction des Facteurs Stériques et de la Nature de l'Halogène

¹³C n.m.r. spectra of various halo-bicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-ones and 7,7-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-ones are described. It is possible to correlate in an empirical way the α and γ effects with the geometric features of these molecules. Thus, the reflex and anti-reflex effects can be studied by ¹³C n.m.r. spectroscopy.     

Régiospécificité et stéréosélectivité de la cycloaddition de l'oxyde de benzonitrile sur les pyrazolines-3

Pursuing our study on the cycloaddition of benzonitrile oxide with Δ₃-pyrazolines (1,2), we can now affirm that this reaction is regiospecific and stereoselective. The behaviour in acidic medium was studied. We have then discussed the process of epimerization and degradation observed according to the C₄ substituent of the bicyclic molecule and the solvent used.     

Recherches sur la stéréochimie des diènes fonctionnnels—XI: Interprétation théorique des déplacements chimiques de stéréoisomères D'éthoxybutadiènes-1,3

A theoretical analysis of the proton chemical shifts of alkoxy-1,3-diene stereoisomers is proposed. The diamagnetic contribution is calculated from π and σ theoretical indices obtained by the CNDO/2 method. This effect depends on the stereochemistry of the molecule and the charges and chemical shifts alternate in the same way. The diamagnetic part is often small compared to the experimental value, however, and the paramagnetic contribution Δδ_p is important. Δδ_p is difficult to explain with the usual models of anisotropic and electric contributions, but the results give useful information on the conformations of the molecules.     

Polymérisation anionique de l'isoprène: Nature de la paire d'ions et stéréospécificité

With accumulated HR-NMR spectra of anionic polyisoprenes, it has been possible to study the influence of the nature of the propagating species on the microstructure of the obtained polymers If free ions are responsible for the propagation, the microstructure (1,4-: 25%, 1,2-: 33%, 3,4-: 42%) does not depend on the nature of the cations. But with contact ion pairs, the different addition modes are governed by the size of the alkali metal counterions. Mechanisms of anionic propagations via diene–cation coordination are proposed.     

Polymérisation anionique de l'isoprène: Nature de la paire d'ions et stéréospécificité. II. Influence de la nature du solvant

The present work reports some new results on the dependence between the stereospecificity of the anionic propagation of isoprene and the nature of the active centers. The stereospecificity of the propagation of macroheterobicylce separated ion pairs does not depend on the nature of the alkali counterions, and the microstructure of the polyisoprenes obtained does not differ from that of those produced by free ions. Variations in the microstructure were observed in the propagation of contact ion pairs, depending on the nature of the cation and the solvent used. These variations are likely to be related to the degree of intimacy of the contact ion pairs. There are two main factors which affect the stereospecificity of the propagations in different ways: the size of the cation and the donating power of the solvent. Finally, the external solvation of the propagation ions pairs was confirmed by the microstructure of polyisoprenes synthesized in mixed (inert + donor) solvents.     

Contribution à l'étude de l'ionisation des films insolubles de polyélectrolytes stéréoréguliers

The surface potentials of monolayers of poly(methacrylic acid) (PMA) have been studied as a function of the pH of the subsolution. The influence of the macromolecular configuration on the properties of the ionizable groups was more particularly investigated. Orientation of molecules in the monolayer may be imposed by the stereoregularity of PMA (isotactic, atactic) and by the nature of the interface (air–water, cyclohexane–water). The results are analyzed in terms of theories of the ionic double layer (Gouy model, Donnan equilibrium) which permit the determination of the degree of ionization α of the film. The value of α gives indications about the orientation of specific groups of the macromolecular chain, i.e., of the ionized monomer units. Indeed, at the air–water interface, the film of isotactic PMA is more acid than that of the atactic sample, and at the cyclohexane–water interface, the degree of ionization is greater than at the air–water interface. These properties are the consequence of a modification of orientation of the hydrophilic groups with respect to the aqueous phase as a function of the stereoregularity of the sample and the nature of the interface. The variation of α with the pH of the substrate phase may be used to calculate an intrinsic dissociation constant K_s° of the molecules in the film. The value of K_s° is not modified by spreading conditions and remains very similar to that obtained in solution.     

Extension de la méthode du «logarithme limite» [1] pour la détermination de la composition et de la constante de stabilité des complexes

A study of the conditions of applicability to weak complexes of the relation log x = v log V + log (β_v,cC^c) = f(logV), where V and C are variable and constant total concentrations of the constituants of the complexe, shows that for conditions other than C ? V, another function φ(log V) accounts better for the formation equilibrium of the complexe. From f(log V) and φ (log V) a relation t(log V) is derived whose simple analysis permits the determination of the composition and the stability constant of weak complexes. Applications are given to 1:1, 1:2, 2:2 composition.     

Influence de la Température et de la Présence des Ions Etrangers sur la Cinétique et le Mécanisme de Formation de la Goethite en Milieu Aqueux

Effect of Temperature and Presence of Foreign Ions on the Kinetics and Mechanism of the Goethite Formation in Liquid Phase We studied the influence of temperature and addition of some foreign ions on the kinetics of transformation of the goethite in sulfate medium by slow air bubbling. The temperature up to 70°C does not influence the kinetics of oxidation; this proves that the transfer of oxygen taken place through the liquid phase. Manganese and colbalt cations impede the formation and the growth of αFeOOH crystallites. Citrate and phosphate anions both hinder this transformation.     

Sur le mécanisme de la réaction de meth-cohn-tarnowski de préparation des thiocoumarines

Reaction of 2-t-butylthiobenzaldehyde with N-(2-dialkylaminoethyl)-cyanacetamides followed by heating of the resulting 3-(2-t-butylthiophenyl)-2-cyanoacrylamides in polyphosphoric acid leads to the formation of 3-carboxamido-2-imino-2H-benzo[b][l]thiopyrann intermediates which afford thiocoumarins on hydrolysis. The authors postulate the intermediate formation of a thiophenate ion by an electronic mechanism involving six centers.     

De la chimie des ptérines. 78e Communication.. Synthèse de l'ester tripolyphosphorique de la tétrahydro-5, 6, 7, 8-D-néoptérine. Essai d'interprétation de la biosynthèse de la L-sépiaptérine

Synthesis of 5, 6, 7, 8-Tetrahydro-D -neopterine tripolyphosphate. Attempt to Interpret the Biosynthesis of L -Sepiapterine The synthesis was achieved by phosphorylation of tetrahydro-5, 6, 7, 8-D -neopterine with polyphosphoric acid. The product is sensitive to light, moisture and oxidation like the other tetrahydropetrines. After oxidation in aqueous solution, D , L -sepiapterine was isolated in 5% yield. The oxidation of non-phosphorylated tetrahydro-5, 6, 7, 8-D -neopterine under the same conditions led to D -sepiapterine without inversion of the configuration. These findings were used to give a tentative explanation for the biosynthesis of natural L -sepiapterine from the D -neopterine.     

Contribution à l'étude de la réaction de Birch en séries isoquinoléique et diaza-8,13 stéroïdique

The hydrogenation of isoquinolines following the Birch procedure was studied. We have found the conditions to obtain di or tetra hydrogenation of the homocycle. This was applied to a derivate of the 8,13-diazaestrone and we can point out the necessity of a piperidine-like amine function. this work led up to the synthesis of 8,13-diaza-19-norandrostane-3-one and 8,13-diaza-19-norandrost-4-ene-3-one with “natural” configuration.     

Utilisation des déplacements chimiques induits par les lanthanides a la détermination de la structure de benzothiénopyridines

Lanthanide-induced shifts provide a convenient method for total assignment of ¹H nmr spectra of benzothienopyridines and determination of the substitution sites. Evidence of the effect of steric hindrance around the site of complex formation on the spatial localization of the lanthanide ion is given.     

Cryptates Sphériques. Synthèse et Complexes d'Inclusion de Ligands Macrotricycliques Sphériques

Spherical Cryptates. Synthesis and Inclusion-Complexes of Spherical Macrotricyclic Ligands A general strategy for the synthesis of spherical macrotricyclic ligands has been developed. Four spherical cryptands, SC - 24 , SC - 25 , SC - 26 and SC - 27 have been obtained by this route. The synthesis and cation-complexing properties of these compounds are described in detail. Stability constants and cation exchange rates of the spherical cryptates obtained with alkali and alkaline-earth cations have been determined. Highly stable complexes are formed by SC - 24 ; the Rb⁺ and Cs⁺ cryptates of SC - 24 are the most stable complexes of these cations known to date. The size of the intramolecular cavity affects the complexation selectivity. The cation exchange rates are very slow, and the corresponding free energies of activation are even larger than, for macrobicyclic cryptates of similar stability. Both the high complex stabilities and the high activation energies required for cation exchange indicate a marked ‘spherical cryptate effect’ resulting from the highly connected nature of the molecular architecture of spherical macrotricyclic ligands.