Silica-gel-supported Ce(SO4)2·4H2O-mediated cyclization of 2′-amino and 2′-hydroxychalcones under solvent-free conditions

A simple, efficient, and environmentally friendly approach for the synthesis of flavones, aza-flavones, and aza-flavanones from corresponding 2′-hydroxy or 2′-aminochalcones has been developed. The reactions are successfully conducted in presence of silica-gel-supported Ce(SO₄)₂·4H₂O under solvent-free conditions.     

Yb（OTf）3-catalyzed synthesis of pyrroles under solvent-free conditions

A Yb(OTf)_3-catalyzed approach for the synthesis of pyrroles under solvent-free conditions was achieved,which could afford the desired products with yields ranged from moderate to excellent.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of 3D supramolecular compounds: [ M (4,4′-bipy)2(H2O)4] · (4,4′-bipy)2 · (3,5-daba)2 · 8H2O ( M =Zn,Mn)

Two new supramolecular compounds [M(4,4′-bipy)₂ (H₂O)₄] ·?(4,4′-bipy)₂ ·?(3,5-daba)₂ ·?8H₂O (M=Zn(1) or Mn(2), 4,4′-bipy =?4,4′-bipyridine, 3,5-daba =?3,5-diaminobenzoic acid anion) were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and X-ray crystal diffraction. In [M(4,4′-bipy)₂(H₂O)₄]²⁺, the M(II) is coordinated by two nitrogen atoms from two 4,4′-bipy molecules and four oxygen atoms from four waters to form an octahedral configuration. There exist uncoordinated 4,4′-bipy molecules, 3,5-diaminobenzolate counterions and water guests in the compounds. The 3D structures of the title supramolecular compounds are constructed by rich hydrogen bonds among [M(4,4′-bipy)₂(H₂O)₄]²⁺, uncoordinated 4,4′-bipy molecules, water molecules and 3,5-daba, containing a diverting hexa-member water ring.     

ZrOCl2·8H2O as an efficient and recyclable catalyst for the clean synthesis of xanthenedione derivatives under solvent-free conditions

ZrOCl₂·8H₂O was found to be an efficient and recyclable catalyst for the reaction of aromatic aldehydes with dimedone to afford 1,8-dioxo-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroxanthenes under solvent-free conditions. Short reaction time, excellent yields and simple work-up are the advantages of this procedure. The interaction obtained from XRD studies was shown that the catalyst loses H₂O during the reaction but it did not affect catalytic activity of the catalyst and the catalyst could be reused several times.     

KAl(SO4)2 · 12H2O (alum) a reusable catalyst for the synthesis of some 4-substituted coumarins via Pechmann reaction under solvent-free conditions

A simple, efficient, and practical procedure for the Pechmann condensation using KAl(SO₄)₂ · 12H₂O (alum) as a non-toxic, reusable, inexpensive, and easily available catalyst is described under solvent-free condition at 65°C. These improved reaction conditions allow the preparation of a wide variety of some new substituted coumarins in high yields (86–96%) and purity under mild reaction conditions. Compared to the classical Pechmann condensation, this new method consistently has the advantage of high yields. Correspondence: Ali A. Mohammadi, Department of Chemistry, Shahid Beheshti University, P.O. Box 19839-4716, Tehran, Iran.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of {Cu2(pdc)2(4,4′-bipy)(H2O)·(3H2O}2

The title compound {Cu2(pdc)2(4,4′-bipy)(H2O)(3H2O}2 1 (H2pdc = pyridine-2,6- dicarboxylic acid, also known as dipicolinic acid; 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine) has been synthesized by the hydrothermal reaction and its structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal is of triclinic, space group Pī with a = 7.2278(3), b = 10.6259(4), c = 17.7614(6)A, α= 79.5990(10), β = 83.6300(10), γ = 71.8280(10)o, V = 1272.60(8)A3, C48H44Cu4N8O24, Mr = 1371.07, Z = 1, Dc = 1.789 g/cm3, μ = 1.747 mm-1, F(000) = 696, R = 0.0397 and wR = 0.1137 for 3938 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). There are two kinds of Cu coordination environments, and each central copper(II) atom is five-coordinated in a distorted square-based pyramidal coordination geo- metry. Four copper(II) atoms are linked by four pdc and two 4,4′-bipy ligands to form an annular rectangle structure. Extensive hydrogen-bonding interactions involving carboxylate O atoms as well as coordinated and free water molecules lead to the formation of a three-dimensional network struc- ture.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and structure characterization of a new organic–inorganic composite (4,4′-H2bipy)2(4,4′-hbipy)2(ZnW12O40)·6H2O

A new organic–inorganic composite (4,4′-H₂bipy)₂(4,4′-Hbipy)₂(ZnW₁₂O₄₀)·6H₂O has been prepared by hydrothermal reaction and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and UV spectra, thermal analysis and single-crystal X-ray structural analysis. It belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c, with a?=?18.637(4), b?=?14.003(3), c?=?26.470(5)?Å, β?=?104.78(3)°, V?=?6680(2)?ų, Z?=?4. Structural analysis indicates that the title complex consists of a Keggin anion [ZnW₁₂O₄₀]^6?, 4,4′-bipyridine and water of crystallization, constructing a supramolecular system through hydrogen bonding interactions. Thermal analysis shows that the heteropolyanion [ZnW₁₂O₄₀]^6? starts to decompose at 587.0°C.     

Formation of [FeW12O40]5− under hydrothermal conditions: syntheses,crystal structures,and characterization of [Fe(2,2′-bipy)3]2[HFeW12O40] · 5H2O and (4,4′-H2bipy)6(Hpy)2(H3O)[FeW12O40]3 · 11H2O

Two supramolecular compounds based on tungstoferrate [FeW₁₂O₄₀]^5?, [Fe^II(2,2′-bipy)₃]₂[HFeW₁₂O₄₀] · 5H₂O (1), and [Hpy]₂[4,4′-H₂bipy]₆(H₃O)[FeW₁₂O₄₀]₃ · 11H₂O (2) (py = pyridine, bipy = bipyridine) were synthesized hydrothermally and characterized structurally. The hydrogen bonds between polyoxoanions and water and the edge-to-face π–π interaction between [Fe^II(2,2′-bipy)₃]²⁺ with a shortest C–C distance of 3.513 Å are the main forces to construct the 3-D architecture of 1. In 2, a 3-D supramolecular architecture is assembled by the tungstoferrate anions, protonated 4,4′-bipy cations, and water through hydrogen bonding. The variable-temperature magnetic susceptibilities indicate that 1 is paramagnetic with μ _eff corresponding to one Fe(III) with spin-only contribution, showing that Fe in the coordination cations has a +II oxidation number and low spin state.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and structural characterization of a new one-dimensional ladder-shaped metal-organic framework Zn(HTci)(4,4′-bipy)0.5 · H2O (H3Tci = tri(2-carboxyethyl)isocyanurate, 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine)

A new metal-organic coordination polymer, namely, Zn(HTci)(4,4′-Bipy)_0.5 · H₂O (I) (H₃Tci = tri(2-carboxyethyl)isocyanurate, 4,4′-Bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine), has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions by the reaction of zinc nitrate, H₃Tci, and 4,4′-Bipy with the presence of H₂O and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that I crystallizes in the triclinic system, $P\bar 1$ space group. The unit cell parameters for I: a = 5.248(1), b = 12.537(2), c = 14.597(2) Å, α = 91.91(1)°, β = 91.22(2)°, γ = 95.75(1)°, V = 954.8(3) ų, Z = 2.     

RuCl₃·3H₂O catalyzed reactions: facile synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes under mild conditions

RuCl?·3H?O was found to be an effective catalyst for reactions of indoles, 2-methylthiophene, and 2-methylfuran with aldehydes to afford the corresponding bis(indolyl)methanes, bis(thienyl)methanes, and bis(fur-2-yl)methanes in moderate to excellent yields. Experimental results indicated that mono(indolyl)methanol is not the reaction intermediate under these reaction conditions.     

Structural study of complex [Rh(NH3)5(NO2)](NO3)2·H2O, [Rh(NH3)5(NO2)][Pd(NO2)4], and K2[Rh(NH3)(NO2)5]·H2O salts

Compounds [Rh(NH₃)₅(NO₂)](NO₃)₂·H₂O (I) with a = 7.6230(3) Å, b = 7.6230(3) Å, c = 10.3584(4) Å, space group I-42m, Z = 2, d _calc = 2.026 g/cm³, V = 601.93(4) ų, Rh-NH_{3 eq} = 2.074 Å, Rh-NH_{3 ax} (NO₂) = 2.048 Å; [Rh(NH₃)₅(NO₂)][Pd(NO₂)₄] (II) with a = 8.095(3) Å, b = 22.422(8) Å, c = 7.887(3) Å, β = 98.559(17)°, space group Cc, Z = 4, d _calc = 2.461 g/cm³, V = 1415.6(9) ų, Rh-NH_{3 eq} = 2.069 Å, Rh-NH_{3 ax} = 2.090 Å, Rh-NO₂ = 2.002 Å; K₂[Rh(NH₃)(NO₂)₅]·H₂O (III) with a = 7.5177(5) Å, b = 20.9856(15) Å, c = 7.7017(5) Å, space group Cmc2₁, Z = 4, d _calc = 2.439 g/cm³, V = 1215.05(14) ų, Rh-NH_{3 ax} (NO₂) = 2.094 Å, Rh-NO_{2 eq} = 2.030 Å are synthesized and studied using single crystal X-ray diffraction.     

A facile synthesis of α,α′-bis(substituted benzylidene) cycloalkanones catalyzed by p-TSA under solvent-free conditions

Abstract

Various 2,6-dibenzylidene cycloalkanones were readily prepared in a few minutes with good yields by simply mixing aromatic aldehydes with cycloalkanones in the presence of catalytic amounts of p-toluenesulfonic acid as a solid heterogeneous catalyst under solvent-free condition.     

Structure of (C3H5NH3)2H2P2O7·H2O

The bis(cyclopropylammonium)dihydrogenodiphosphate monohydrate is a new diphosphate associated with the organic molecule C₃H₅NH₂. We report the chemical preparation and the crystal structure of this organic cation diphosphate. (C₃H₅NH₃)₂H₂P₂O₇.H₂O is orthorhombic (S.G. : P2₁2₁2₁), with Z = 4 and the following unit-cell parameters : a = 4.828(1) Å, b = 11.011(1) Å, c = 25.645(2) Å. The P₂O₇ groups and H₂O water molecules form a succession of bidimensional layers perpendicular to the c axis. The organic cations ensure the three-dimensional cohesion by NH-O hydrogen bonds.     

Thermochemical study of [Sm(C7H5O3)2·(C4H6NO2S)]·2H2O

The product from reaction of samarium chloride hexahydrate with salicylic acid and Thioproline, [Sm(C₇H₅O₃)₂·(C₄H₆NO₂S)]·2H₂O, was synthesized and characterized by IR, elemental analysis, molar conductance, and thermogravimetric analysis. The standard molar enthalpies of solution of [SmCl₃·6H₂O(s)], [2C₇H₆O₃(s)], [C₄H₇NO₂S(s)] and [Sm(C₇H₅O₃)₂·(C₄H₇NO₂S)·H₂O(s)] in a mixed solvent of absolute ethyl alcohol, dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO) and 3 mol L^?1 HCl were determined by calorimetry to be Δ_s H _m ^Φ [SmCl₃ δ6H₂O (s), 298.15 K]= ?46.68±0.15 kJ mol^?1 Δ_s H _m ^Φ [2C₇H₆O₃ (s), 298.15 K]= 25.19±0.02 kJ mol^?1, Δ_s H _m ^Φ [C₄H₇NO₂S (s), 298.15 K]=16.20±0.17 kJ mol^?1 and Δ_s H _m ^Φ [Sm(C₇H₅O₃)₂·(C₄H₆NO₂S)]·2H₂O (s), 298.15 K]= ?81.24±0.67 kJ mol^?1. The enthalpy change of the reaction (1) $$ SmCl_3 \cdot 6H_2 O(s) + 2C_7 H_6 O_3 (s) + C_4 H_7 NO_2 S(s) = Sm(C_7 H_5 O_3 )_2 \cdot (C_4 H_6 NO_2 S) \cdot 2H_2 O(s) + 3HCl(g) + 4H_2 O(1) $$ was determined to be Δ_s H _m ^Φ =123.45±0.71 kJ mol^?1. From date in the literature, through Hess’ law, the standard molar enthalpy of formation of Sm(C₇H₅O₃)₂(C₄H₆NO₂S)δ2H₂O(s) was estimated to be Δ_s H _m ^Φ [Sm(C₇H₅O₃)₂·(C₄H₆NO₂S)]·2H₂O(s), 298.15 K]= ?2912.03±3.10 kJ mol^?1.     

The Thermal Decomposition of Fe(NO3)3·9H2O

Using thermogravimetric analyses as well as isothermal gravimetric measurements, the thermal stability of the iron(III) nitrate nanohydrate has been determined. Several decomposition stages are the result of melting, evaporation and hydrolysis processes occurring in the salt—water system in the temperature range of 20–400°C. Some of the intermediates and the final product (-Fe₂O₃) are characterized by means of chemical analyses, X-ray diffraction patterns and IR spectra.This revised version was published online in November 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Spectral Properties of [Ce(NO3)5(H2O)2]·2(Hphen)·(H2O)

A novel complex [Ce(NO3)5(H2O)2]·2(Hphen)·(H2O) (phen =1,10-phenanthroline) with formula C24H24CeN9O18 and Mr = 866.64 has been synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group Pī with a = 7.5534(2), b = 8.083(2), c = 25.8377(6) A, α = 86.847(1), β = 89.937(1), γ = 86.981(1)o, V = 1572.94(6) A3, Dc = 1.830 g/cm3, F(000) = 866, β = 1.545 cm-1 and Z = 2. The final refinement gave R = 0.0486 and wR = 0.1278 for 4852 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). It consists of discrete [Ce(NO3)5(H2O)2]2- anion, two Hphen+ cations and a lattice water molecule. In the compound, all of the five nitrates are bidentate, and the coordination of Ce(III) is 12. The photo-luminescence of this compound was also investigated.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of the coordination polymer of silver with 4,4′-bipyridylethylene [Ag(Bpe)](NO3)·3H2O

The compound [Ag(Bpe)](NO₃)·3H₂O (Bpe = 4,4′-bipyridylethylene, C₁₂H₁₀N₂) is prepared and its crystal structure is determined. The crystals are triclinic: a = 9.073(2) Å, b = 10.074(2) Å, c = 10.391(2) Å, α = 61.18(3)°, β = 72.11(3)°, γ = 68.62(3)°, space group P $\bar 1$ , V = 764.7(3) ų, ρ(calcd) = 1.764 g/cm³, Z = 2. The structure is composed of polymeric cationic chains, [Ag(Bpe)] _∞ ⁺ , NO ₃ ^? counterions, and water molecules. The Ag⁺ ions are bound to the two N atoms of two crystallographically nonequivalent Bpe ligands and form a nearly linear coordination (Ag(1)-N(1), 2.129 Å; Ag(1)-N(2), 2.120(4) Å; N(1)Ag(1)N(2), 169.9(2)°).     

Preparation and Raman spectra of Ca(NO2)2·H2O,Ca(NO2)2 and Mg(NO2)2·H2O

The above named salts have been prepared from aqueous solutions of the pure nitrates. Distinct compounds Ca(NO₂)₂·H₂O and Ca(NO₂)₂ which are free of nitrate impurity have been characterized by their Raman spectra. The hydrated salt appears to contain four crystallographically non-equivalent nitrate groups. A distinct hydrate of magnesium formulated as Mg(NO₂)₂·H₂O can also be prepared and characterized by Raman spectroscopy but this sample always contained significant nitrate impurity.     

Microwave-promoted total synthesis of N-(α-hydroxybenzyl)formamides using DMSO/H2O under neutral conditions

A total synthesis route toward N-(α-hydroxybenzyl)formamides by microwave-assisted reaction of dichloroaziridines and aqueous dimethyl sulfoxide is described. The corresponding products were obtained in excellent yields with reduced reaction times. The obtained formamides were characterized by various techniques such as Infra red (IR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and mass spectroscopy data.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, crystal structure of two new coordination polymer {[Ni2(Imazameth)2(4,4′-Bipy)] · (ClO4) · CH2OH · H2O} n and [Cu2(PDA)1.5(2,2-Bipy)2](H2O)5(NO3)

Two new metal-organic coordination polymers framework formulated as [Cu₂(PDA)_1.5(2,2′-Bipy)₂](H₂O)₅(NO₃) (I) and {[Ni₂(Imazameth)₂(4,4′-Bipy)] · (ClO₄) · CH₂OH · H₂O _n (II), where H₂PDA = 1,4-phenylenediacetic acid, 2,2′-Bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine, Imazameth = (+/?)2-(4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-5-methyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4,4′-Bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine, have been prepared and characterized by spectral method (IR), elemental analysis and single crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. Complex I consists of one-dimensional ladder-like chains featuring binuclear unit in which the two Cu²⁺ ions have different coordination geometry: one is five-coordinated, the other is six-coordinated. Complex II is a new two-dimensional copper complex with the peculiarity of having the 4,4′-Bipy ligand and Imazameth ligand acting as bridge to form planar network polymer. Both I and II exist abundant hydrogen bonds. It is result in the formation of a supermolecular crystal, in which they seem to be effective in the stabilization of the structure.