Mass spectra of chlorinated esters: 2—Methyl mono- and dichlorobutanoates

The mass spectral fragmentations of methyl mono- and dichlorobutanates have been studied. Deutrium labelling and metastable ion analysis were used to elucidate the fragmentation mechanisms. The molecular ion peaks of the esters are weak and show only in the spectra of the monochloro isomers. A McLafferty rearrangement gives the base peaks in the spectra of methyl 2-chloro-, 4-chloro- and 4,4-dichlorobutanoate; α-cleavage, [COOCH₃]⁺, in methyl 2,2- and 2,4-dichlorobutanoate; [M? Cl]⁺, in methyl 3-chlorobutanoate; [M? Cl? HCl]⁺, in methyl 3,4-dichlorobutanoate; [M? Cl? CH₂CO]⁺, in methyl 3,3-dichlorobutanoate and [M? Cl? COOCH₃]^+˙, in methyl erythro- and threo-2,3-dichlorobutanoate. The mass spectra of the stereoisomers are nearly identical, the loss of a chlorine atom and the McLafferty rearrangement giving the higher peaks in the spectrum of the threo form.     

Mass spectra of halogenated esters. 7. Methyl esters of 2-chloro C2?C20 n-alkanoic acids

The mass spectral fragmentation of a homologous series of methyl esters of 2-chloro n-alkanoic acids ranging from acetic (C₂) to eicosanoic (C₂₀) acid on electron impact has been investigated. The fragmentation pathways were elucidated with the aid of the first field-free region metastable ions, the results being presented with one compound, i.e. with ionized methyl 2-chloro-octauoate. Owing to the Cl/H exchanges and to the formation of the non-chlorinated parent esters prior to the fragmentations the spectra show the peak pairs with and without the chlorine atom. The effects become more evident with increasing chain length; shown most visually by the abundance ratios of the McLafferty rearrangement ions atm/z108/110 and 74, and fragments at m/z121/123 and 87.     

Synthesis of E- and Z-o-Methoxy-Substituted 2,3-Diphenyl Propenoic Acids and Its Methyl Esters

A series of stereoisomeric o-methoxy-substituted 2,3-diphenyl propenoic acids and their methyl esters have been synthesized. The E isomers were prepared by a modified Perkin condensation (substituted benzaldehyde, phenylacetic acid, Et₃N/acetic anhydride). The difficult to access Z isomers were obtained conveniently in good yields when the appropriate coumarin derivatives were allowed to react with KOH and CH₃I in DMSO.     

Mass spectra of halogenated esters 6—Methyl esters of some trihalogenated propanoic and butanoic acids

The mass spectral fragmentation of trihalogenated methyl esters, formed in the reactions of monochlorinated methyl propenoates and 2-butenoates with Cl₂, BrCl and Br₂, have been investigated. In most cases α-cleavage gives the base peak, [COOCH₃]⁺, the peaks originating from the subsequent losses of one or two halogen atoms also being abundant. The primary loss of a halogen atom is more prominent in the C₄ derivatives, Br˙ and Cl˙ being preferentially lost from the 2- and 3-positions, respectively. The McLafferty rearrangement yields in one case the base peak; the 2-halo compounds could in general be distinguished by that fragmentation. Typical for all 2-bromo-substituted methyl butanoates studied is the base peak, [C₃H₃]⁺, at m/z 39, and for some 3-halo compounds the peaks at m/z 95, [C₂H₄ClO₂]⁺ and 139, [C₂H₄BrO₂]⁺.     

Temperature Dependence of the Dielectric Permittivity of Acetic Acid,Propionic Acid and Their Methyl Esters: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study

For most liquids, the static relative dielectric permittivity is a decreasing function of temperature, because enhanced thermal motion reduces the ability of the molecular dipoles to orient under the effect of an external electric field. Monocarboxylic fatty acids ranging from acetic to octanoic acid represent an exception to this general rule. Close to room temperature, their dielectric permittivity increases slightly with increasing temperature. Herein, the causes for this anomaly are investigated based on molecular dynamics simulations of acetic and propionic acids at different temperatures in the interval 283–363 K, using the GROMOS 53A6_OXY force field. The corresponding methyl esters are also considered for comparison. The dielectric permittivity is calculated using either the box‐dipole fluctuation (BDF) or the external electric field (EEF) methods. The normal and anomalous temperature dependences of the permittivity for the esters and acids, respectively, are reproduced. Furthermore, in the EEF approach, the response of the acids to an applied field of increasing strength is found to present two successive linear regimes before reaching saturation. The low‐field permittivity ε, comparable to that obtained using the BDF approach, increases with increasing temperature. The higher‐field permittivity ε′ is slightly larger, and decreases with increasing temperature. Further analyses of the simulations in terms of radial distribution functions, hydrogen‐bonded structures, and diffusion properties suggest that increasing the temperature or the applied field strength both promote a relative population shift from cyclic (mainly dimeric) to extended (chain‐like) hydrogen‐bonded structures. The lower effective dipole moment associated with the former structures compared to the latter ones provides an explanation for the peculiar dielectric properties of the two acids compared to their methyl esters.     

The Photochemistry of 2-Cyclopentenyl Methyl Ketones

2-Cyclopentenyl and 3-phenyl-2-cyclopentenyl methyl ketones (15–18, 30, 31) undergo a 1,3-acetyl shift on direct irradiation, and the oxa-di-π-methane rearrangement to photochemically non-interconverting endo and exo bicyclo-[2.1.0]pentyl methyl ketones on triplet sensitization. Exceptions include the 2-methyl-3-phenyl-2-cyclopentenyl methyl ketone 32 and the 1-phenyl-2-cyclo-pentenyl methyl ketone 44 which are unreactive on direct irradiation and on triplet sensitization, respectively, and the 2-phenyl-2-cyclopentenyl methyl ketones 42 and 43 which do not react under either condition. The reactive triplet of the 3-phenyl-2-cyclopentenyl methyl ketone 30 has been identified as the localized styrene π,π*-state of E_T=59 kcal/mol by comparison of its phosphorescence at 77K in rigid glasses with that of 1-phenyl-cyclopentene, and by the independence of the quantum yield on sensitizer energy in the range of 61–74 kcal/mol.     

Liquid Chromatographic Analysis of Bile Acid Methyl Esters

Abstract

Methods have been developed for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of hydroxy and keto derivatives of methyl cholanates utilizing a ¼″ by 1′ μPorasil column, various mixtures of hexane and ethyl acetate and a refractive index detector. The system has been calibrated for some of the methyl dihydroxycholanates using 3α;,7α-dihydroxy-12-oxocholanate as an internal standard and applied to the analysis of the mixtures of diols resulting from the reduction of methyl 3,12-dioxocholanate with NaBH₄ and with Raney nickel.     

A Solid State Polymer‐Coated Electrode Containing a Chiral Crown Ether Derivative for Enantioselective Detection of Phenylglycine Methyl Ester Isomer

All solid‐state enantioselective electrode (ASESE) based on a newly synthesized chiral crown ether derivative ((R)‐(?)‐(3,3′‐diphenyl‐1,1′‐binaphthyl)‐23‐crown‐6 incorporating 1,4‐dimethoxybenzene) was prepared and characterized by potentiometry. The ASESE clearly showed enantiomer discrimination for methyl esters of alanine, leucine, valine, phenylalanine, and phenylglycine, where the enantioselectivity for phenylglycine methyl ester was the highest (K_R,S=8.5±7.1%). Experimental parameters of ASESE for the analysis of (R)‐(?)‐phenylglycine methyl ester were optimized. The optimized ASESE showed a slope of 55.3±0.2 mV/dec for (R)‐(?)‐phenylglycine methyl ester in the concentration range of 1.0×10^?5–1.0×10^?2 M and the detection limit was 9.0×10^?6 M. The ASESE showed good selectivity for (R)‐(?)‐phenylglycine methyl ester against inorganic cations and various amino acid methyl esters. The concentration of (R)‐(?)‐phenylglycine methyl ester was determined in the mixture of (R)‐(?) and (S)‐(+)‐phenylglycine methyl ester, which ratios varied from 2 : 1 to 1 : 9. The lifespan of the electrode was alleged to be 30 days.     

Substituent effects in 13C NMR spectroscopy: Methyl,ethyl, 2-propyl and 2-methyl-2-propyl carboxylates

The ¹³C chemical shifts of the 28 carboxylic esters have been determined by high-resolution NMR spectroscopy with the aid of proton decoupling. A linear relationship is shown to exist between the ¹³C chemical shifts of the carbinyl carbon (C-1) of the esters and the pK_a values of the acids from which they are derived. This is a consequent of the polar character of the

bond. Similarly, if the carboxyl group is kept constant, but the alcoholic part of the ester is varied from primary to secondary and tertiary alcohols, the esterification effect on C-1 can be correlated with the increasing stability of the +δ charge on the carbinyl carbon. The smallest esterification effect at C-1 (1.3 ppm, relative to the parent alcohol) is observed for methyl pivalate (pK_a 5.03 for the parent acid), and the highest effect (17.7 ppm) for 2-methyl-2-propyl trichloroacetate (pK_a 0.70). In contrast, the C-2 esterification effect has been found to be essentially constant (?3.8±0.7 ppm), which is in agreement only with a conformation of the ester group in which the carbinyl carbon is cis with respect to the CO group.     

Triphenylphosphine-Mediated Synthesis of Methyl 2-Aroyloxypropenoates from 2-Aroyl-2-methoxycarbonyloxiranes

A new synthesis of several 2-aroyloxypropenoic acid methyl esters 5 by the reaction of 2-aroyl-2-methoxycarbonyloxiranes 2 with triphenylphosphine in tetrahydrofuran has been described.     

Formation of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters During Gas Chromatography Using Trimethylanilinium Hydroxide

Abstract

Fatty acid methyl esters may be formed by dissolving the fatty acids in a 0.2 M solution of trimethylanilinium hydroxide in methanol and injecting the solution into a gas chromatograph. The reaction is rapid and quantitative, and the reagent appears to be less hazardous than diazomethane.     

Interaction of Hydroxylamine with Esters of 2-Oxobutenoic Acids. Synthesis of 1-Hydroxy-3-hydroximino-2-pyrrolidinones

New 3-hydroximino-1-hydroxy-2-pyrrolidinones have been synthesized by the interaction of NH₂OH and NH₂OBn with the methyl esters of 2-oxo-3-butenoic acid derivatives. Some intermediate compounds have been isolated and identified and the reaction mechanism is discussed.     

Internal Rotation of the Acetyl Methyl Group in Methyl Alkyl Ketones: The Microwave Spectrum of Octan-2-one

Methyl n-alkyl ketones form a class of molecules with interesting internal dynamics in the gas-phase. They contain two methyl groups undergoing internal rotations, the acetyl methyl group and the methyl group at the end of the alkyl chain. The torsional barrier of the acetyl methyl group is of special importance, since it allows for the discrimination of the conformational structures. As part of the series, the microwave spectrum of octan-2-one was recorded in the frequency range from 2 to 40 GHz, revealing two conformers, one with C₁ and one with C_s symmetry. The barriers to internal rotation of the acetyl methyl group were determined to be 233.340(28) cm⁻¹ and 185.3490(81) cm⁻¹, respectively, confirming the link between conformations and barrier heights already established for other methyl alkyl ketones. Extensive comparisons to molecules in the literature were carried out, and a small overview of general trends and rules concerning the acetyl methyl torsion is given. For the hexyl methyl group, the barrier height is 973.17(60) cm⁻¹ for the C₁ conformer and 979.62(69) cm⁻¹ for the C_s conformer.     

Organocuprates as Initiators for Methyl Methacrylate Polymerization

Abstract

Polymerizations of methyl methacrylate initiated by organocuprates in tetrahydrofuran solution have been investigated. The heterocuprate lithium n-butylcyanocuprate was found to be an effective initiator at - 78°C, and lithium di-n-butylcuprate was confirmed as an effective initiator; both species give rapid polymerization to virtually complete conversion of monomer. Polydispersities (M_w/M_n ) are about 1.5. Polymerizations have an inherent termination reaction and a low initiator efficiency. Polymerization of methyl vinyl ketone is virtually uncontrollable, and polymerizations of methyl methacrylate are inhibited by styrene.     

手性糖基锌卟啉对手性氨基酸甲酯的分子识别

合成了手性四糖基取代锌卟啉(Zn-A)的三种阻转异构体αβαβ-Zn-A、ααββ-Zn-A和αααβ-Zn-A以及一种单糖基取代锌卟啉(Zn-B), 并通过可见光谱滴定法和圆二色(CD)光谱滴定法研究了它们对手性氨基酸甲酯(L/D-LeuOMe, L/D-ThrOMe, L/D-ValOMe和L/D-PheOMe)客体的分子识别行为. 研究发现, 三种锌卟啉对L型氨基酸甲酯的缔合常数均要高于D型, 其中ααββ-Zn-A的对映体选择性(K_L/K_D)最高可达4.75, 可用于L型氨基酸甲酯的选择性识别. 不同的Zn-A 阻转异构体对手性氨基酸甲酯的缔合常数给出相同的顺序:K^θ(LeuOMe) > K^θ(ValOMe) > K^θ(ThrOMe) > K^θ(PheOMe);主体Zn-B对手性氨基酸分子的缔合常数顺序为K^θ(PheOMe) > K^θ(LeuOMe) > K^θ(ValOMe) > K^θ(ThrOMe). 同时, 以咪唑为探针分子研究了非手性分子对Zn-A构象的影响, 发现非手性分子咪唑与手性主体结合后, 也可对主体的构象产生影响. Zn-A的三种阻转异构体与氨基酸甲酯和咪唑类客体的缔合常数关系均为K^θ(ααββ-Zn-A) > K^θ(αβαβ-Zn-A) > K^θ(αααβ-Zn-A).     

Roles of Lewis Acid Catalysts in Diels-Alder Reactions between Cyclopentadiene and Methyl Acrylate

The Diels-Alder reaction of cyclopentadiene with methyl acrylate catalyzed by AlCl₃ has been theoretically investigated. M06-2X level DFT calculations have shown that the formation of two C−C bonds is asynchronous in the cycloaddition both in the endo path and in the exo path, thus making a good contrast to the well-known concept of [4+2] reactions based on the orbital symmetry arguments. It was found that the catalyst facilitates the cycloaddition and brings a higher endo selectivity in the highly asynchronous process, as compared with the reaction of the diene and the dienophile without the catalyst.     

Copolymerization of allyl esters of some fatty acids

Attempts have been made unsuccessfully to homopolymerize a number of allyl esters of substituted fatty acids by radical initiation in emulsion systems. Copolymerizations of these allyl esters with styrene, methyl methacrylate, and vinyl chloride have been investigated. Of these comonomers, styrene and methyl methacrylate do not copolymerize well with the allyl esters, whereas vinyl chloride does. Reactivity ratios for the radical copolymerization of allyl 11-iodoundecanoate, M₁, and vinyl chloride, M₂, determined at 60°C. in benzene, are r₁ = 0.42 and r₂ = 1.64. A copolymer of allyl 10, 11-dibromoundecanoate and vinyl chloride was fractionated and found to be fairly homogeneous.     

The Determination of Protonation Constants of Some Amino Acids and Their Esters by Potentiometry in Different Media

In this study, stoichiometric protonation constants of L-tyrosine, L-cysteine, L-tryptophane, L-lysine, and L-histidine, and their methyl and ethyl esters in water and ethanol–water mixtures of 30, 50, and 70% ethanol (v/v), were determined potentiometrically using a combined pH electrode system calibrated as the concentration of hydrogen ion. Titrations were performed at 25^∘C and the ionic strength of the medium was maintained at 0.10 mol⋅L⁻¹ using sodium chloride. Protonation constants were calculated by using the BEST computer program. The effect of solvent composition on the protonation constants is discussed. The log₁₀ K₂ values of esters generally decreased with increasing ethanol content. However, the log₁₀ K₁ values of the esters of L-tyrosine, L-cysteine, and L-tryptophane were found to increase with increasing ethanol content in contrast those of L-lysine and L-histidine esters.     

SN2 Reactions with Carboxylic Esters. Selective cleavage of methyl esters

Sodium cyanide in hexamethylphosphoric triamide selectively cleaves methyl esters in the presence of ethyl esters with yields of ca. 80%. The mechanism of the reaction has been investigated. It consists of nucleophilic displacement by cyanide of the carboxylate ion from the alcohol carbon atom (B_Al2 mechanism).     

Rhodium‐Catalyzed 1,4‐Addition of Lithium 2‐Furyltriolborates to Unsaturated Ketones and Esters for Enantioselective Synthesis of γ‐Oxo‐Carboxylic Acids By Oxidation of the Furyl Ring with Ozone

Rhodium‐catalyzed 1,4‐addition of lithium 5‐methyl‐2‐furyltriolborate ([ArB(OCH₂)₃CCH₃]Li, Ar=5‐methyl‐2‐furyl) to unsaturated ketones to give β‐furyl ketones was followed by ozonolysis of the furyl ring for enantioselective synthesis of γ‐oxo‐carboxylic acids. [Rh(nbd)₂]BF₄ (nbd=2,5‐norbornadiene) chelated with 2,2′‐bis(diphenylphosphino)‐1,1′‐binaphthyl (binap) or 2,3‐bis(diphenylphosphino)butane (chiraphos) gave high yields and high selectivities in a range of 91–99 % ee at 30 °C in a basic dioxane/water solution. The corresponding reaction of unsaturated esters, such as methyl crotonate, had strong resistance under analogous conditions, but the 1,4‐adduct was obtained in 70 % yield and with 94 % ee when more electron‐deficient phenyl crotonate was used as the substrate.