Étude structurale et vibrationnelle de solides moléculaires paramètres cristallins''et spectre d''absorption infrarouge en lumiére polarisée de

X-ray studies indicate that indanone-1 crystals belong to a monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c (C⁵_2h), with the following parameters: a = 7.90±0.01 Å; b = 12.38±0.01 Å; c = 7.39±0.01 Å; β = 99°±30' and Z = 4. A vibrational assignment of fundamental bands observed in the polarized infrared spectrum between 4000 cm⁻¹ and 250 cm⁻¹ is proposed. The band fine structure analysis at 77 °K shows a doublet structure, which agrees with X-ray data.     

Spectres ir de quelques dérivés 3-acyl de la coumarine

The IR spectra of sixty-nine coumarin-3-acyl derivatives have been recorded and analysed in the region 4000-660 cm⁻¹ and 4000-400 cm⁻¹.

Band assignments are proposed as far as possible. Some absorption bands are characteristic for the examined coumarins and can be used in recognizing and differentiating a coumarin structure in an unknown compound.     

Étude thermochimique des méthylnaphtalènes

Calorimetric measurements of enthalpies of change of state (sublimation or vaporization) of methylnaphthalenes gave the following results:

1-methylnaphthalene: (ΔH√_vap)_m=(57.32±0.42) kJ mol⁻¹

2-methylnaphthalene: (ΔH√_sub)_m=(65.69±0.84) kJ mol⁻¹

Combination of these values with those obtained by Speros and Rossini¹ for enthalpies of combustion of these compounds makes it possible to determine their energy of isomerization more accurately. This energy is (2.97±2.41) kJ mol⁻¹ and should be attributed to steric hindrance in the 1-methylnaphthalene molecule.

The comparison of energies of conjugation, theoretical as well as experimental, which we have determine for both molecules studied, confirms the present result.     

Étude infrarouge de complexes aldéhyde-trifluorure de bore Rôle des doublets libres de l'oxygène sur la vibration v(CH)ald

The infrared spectra of some aldehyde-BF₃ complexes were measured from 2.5 μ to 19 μ. The intensity and force constant of the v(CH)_ald range is dependent on the lone-pair electrons of the neighbouring oxygen atom. In the BF₃ complexes the intensity of v(CH)_ald is decreased and shifted 150 cm⁻¹ towards higher frequencies, while the band becomes simple. The addition of BF₃ is verified by checking the v(C=O) band, which is shifted 70 cm⁻¹ towards lower frequencies.     

Caractéristiques spectroscopiques des liaisons hydrogène N-H-N très fortes. Études des acides A3(CN)6, (A=H,D; M=Fe,Co) par spectroscopie de vibration

Infrared and Raman spectra of the polycrystalline complex cyanide acids H₃M^III(CN)₆ (M=Fe,Co) and their deutero analogues were investigated at 300 and 90K in the region 4000-100 cm⁻¹. The spectra indicate clearly that the site symmetry of the M(CN)₆³⁻ ion is C_3v for M=Fe and D_3d for M=Co. These conclusions are consistent with an asymmetric N-H·N bond in H₃Fe(CN)₆ and with a symmetric one in H₃Co(CN)₆. The N-H stretching frequencies are assigned as ca. 1100 cm⁻¹ (Fe) and as 560 cm⁻¹ (Co), the shift being related to the difference in the hydrogen bonding strength, 2.665 Å (Fe) and 2.582 Å (Co). The spectroscopic behaviour of these very short N-H·N bonds appears to be similar to that of the strong O-H·O bonds in type A (for M=Co) or type pseudo-A compounds (for M=Fe).     

Liaison hydrogène O-H-O symétrique : II. Spectres de vibration des oxalates acides de lithium hydratés et anhydres

Infrared and Raman spectra of polycrystalline LiHC₂O₄, LiHC₂O₄, · H₂O and their D and ⁶Li containing isotopic derivatives have been investigated at 300 and 90 K in the 4000–50 cm⁻¹ region. All the internal and external optically active modes of lithium hydrogen oxalate monohydrate have been identified and an assignment is given. The spectroscopic data are consistent with X-ray data showing an asymmetric short hydrogen bond with a positive deuterium isotope effect. The dehydration of LiHC₂O₄, · H₂O changes the type of hydrogen bond which becomes symmetric of the double minimum type. The deuteration of LiHC₂O₄, on the other hand. weakens the hydrogen bond and makes it asymmetric again. The asymmetry appears more pronounced at low temperature.     

Spectres infrarouges et structure des anions 2-methylallyle, CH3-C(CH2)2- et triméthylèneméthane, C(CH2)3

The infrared spectra of solid samples of C₄H₇K and C₄D₇K have been investigated in the 4000 to 30 cm⁻¹ range. A complete assignment of intramolecular fundamentals of C₄H₇⁻ and C₄D₇⁻ ions and of potassium-allyl vibrations is proposed and the intramolecular force constants are calculated. The C(CH₂)₃²⁻ anion has been identified spectroscopically. Structures of C₃H₅⁻, C₄H₇⁻ and C(CH₃)₃²⁻ are discussed and compared with those optimised by the MINDO/3 method.     

Spectres de rotation de la molécule de chlorobenzène : II. Variétés isotopiques multisubstituées et structure géométrique précise

In order to complete the r_s structure of chlorobenzene given in a preceding paper, a variety of isotopic species of this molecule were synthesized and their microwave spectra studied. This made twenty isotopic species available, enabling the determination of the geometrical parameters by a least squares method. Fitting only differences of moments of inertia either for monosubstituted species or to multiply substituted species gave the same result. They hardly differ from the r_o values and agree with the r_s values obtained by the Kraitchman equations. The resulting error limits were reduced, however.

The following structural parameters were obtained, C₁C₂ = 1.399 Å, C₂C₃ = 1.386 Å, C₃C₄ = 1.3976 Å, C₁Cl = 1.7248 Å, C₂H₂ = 1.080 Å, C₃H₃ = 1.081 Å, C₄H₄ = 1.081 Å, C₆C₁C₂ = 120° 16, C₁C₂C₃ = 119°78, C₂C₃C₄ = 120°24, C₃C₄C₅ = 119°80, C₁C₂H₂ = 119°45, C₂C₃H₃ = 119°76.

The structure of the ring differs significantly from C₆ symmetry. The deformation can be regarded as a compression of the position C₁ while the angle of C₂H₂ bond is also changed.     

Structure électronique, spectre ultraviolet et solvatochromie du tétracyano-1,1,3,3 aza-2 propénure de tetramethylammonium

CNDO/S calculations are performed for the [(CN)₂-C-N-C-(CN)₂]⁻ anion. The observed and theoretical ultraviolet spectra are in perfect agreement. A theoretical analysis of the electronic structure and solvation energy of ground and excited singlet states confirms the almost total lack of sensitivity of the electronic spectrum to solvent effects.     

Copolymerisation radicalaire du méthacrylate de méthyle et du chlorure de vinylidène avec ou sans dérive de composition

Two sets of methylmethacrylate-vinylidene chloride copolymers were prepared via radical copolymerization in dimethylformamide. The first set is carried out in batches. Gas-chromatographic analysis of samples allows a kinetic study from which the reactivity ratios r_M - 2.73 and r_C - 0.24 are derived. For the second set a new apparatus, briefly described, has been used. It permits to keep constant the composition of the monomer mixture, through addition of methyl methacrylate, monitored by a chromatographic analysis. The two sets of copolymers are analyzed using nuclear magnetic resonance (60 MHz) leading to the triad distribution, from which the reactivity ratios are derived. Owing to the composition drift, the method cannot be applied to the first set of copolymers; but in that case, it is possible to calculate the triad distribution, the knowledge of the reactivity ratios, and the calculation fits quite well the experimental results.     

Nouvelle méthode de détermination des taux de réativité des copolymères par résonance magnétique nucléaire: Application aux poly(méthacrylate de méthyle–chlorure de vinylidène)

Constant-composition copolymers of methyl methacrylate and vinylidene chloride produced by radical copolymerization are studied by ¹H-NMR at 60 and 250 MHz. The different methods of the literature for the derivation of reactivity ratios from either the copolymer composition or the sequence average lengths, or even the diad distribution, are applied but lead to rather dispersed results. A new graphical method is proposed, based on the use of peculiar values of the triad distribution functions. It allows us to detect a penultimate effect for the vinylidene chloride-rich region. In the same range, a change in tacticity of the diads and triads on the methylmethacrylate sequences, as compared with homopolymers, is observed; it suggests that the anomaly is caused by the competition of the depropagation reaction.     

Etudepar rpe des radicaux formes lors de la decomposition thermique sous vide de sulfites et de thiosulfates: III. Composes de Magnesium et de Potassium

Paramagnetic species formed during the vacuum thermal decomposition of Mg- and K-sulfites and -thiosulfates are identified by EPR.

During the thermal decomposition of the magnesium compounds, SO⁻₂ is observed as a radical stabilized at the surface of the solid residue.

In the case of K₂SO₃, another SO⁻₂ radical species is observed; this SO⁻₂ is formed inside the crystalline lattice of K₂SO₃ as a result of dislocations during the thermal treatment. If K₂SO₃ results from the “in suit” decomposition of K₂S₂O₃ 1/3H₂O, we observe moreover that the decomposition of the thiosulfate is accompanied with the intermediary formation of SO⁻₂ and S⁻??? radicals. The combined thermal analysis techniques of thermogravimetry and EPR show that K₂Mg(S₂O₃)₂. 6H₂O decompose in the same manner as an equimolar mixture of K₂S₂O₃·1/3H₂O and MgS₂O₃·6H₂O.     

Acide glyoxylique Symétrie de la molécule libre, spectres de vibration et attribution

The infrared and Raman spectra of glyoxylic acid in the gas phase, in solution and in the solid state have been obtained in the region from 4000 to 300 cm⁻¹. p]Band structure analysis in the gaseous state shows that the configuration of formyl-carbonic acid is trans and planar. It was established that in solution some bands belong to dioxyacetic acid. p]A vibrational assignment is proposed based on a priori calculation of the spectra, using a Urey-Bradley force field intermediate between those of glyoxal and oxalic acid.     

Spectres de rotation de la molécule de chlorobenzéne : I. Variétés isotopiques monosubstituées et structure rs

The microwave spectra of chlorobenzene “(1)-³⁵Cl”, all eight mono-[“(1)-³⁷Cl”, “(1)-³⁵Cl, (2)D”, “(1)-³⁵Cl, (3)D”, “(1)-³⁵Cl, (4)D”, “(1)-³⁵Cl, (1)-¹³C”, “(1)-³⁵Cl, (2)-¹³C”, “(1)-³⁵Cl, (3)-¹³C”, “(1)-³⁵Cl, (4)-¹³C”], one di[“(1)-³⁵Cl, (2,6)D₂,”] and one trisubstituted species [“(1)-³⁷Cl, (2,6)D₂”] have been investigated. From the moments of inertia of the vibrational ground state the r_s structure was derived. The reliability of the two small a coordinates could be enhanced through use of the multiply substituted species. The errors of the moments of inertia were propagated to the structural parameters. It could be shown that the benzene ring is deformed. However the quantitative deformation could not be established due to the rather large errors of some structural parameters.     

Propriétés électriques du trioxyde de tungstène a proximité de sa composition stoechiométrique. Influence des conditions thermodynamiques de préparation et phénomènes de trempe

The experimental study of variations in electrical conductivity of WO_3−x vs oxygen partial pressure and temperature shows evidence of interstitial W⁶_i· as being the major defect. Under certain conditions, point defects can order themselves in extended defects. The behavior of electrical conductivity can be interpreted in terms of thermodynamic equilibrium between point defects and extended defects, the latter leading to structural modifications beyond a certain departure from stoichiometry. Moreover, WO_3−x shows evidence of quenching phenomena allowing it to keep electrical features characteristic of high temperatures down to room temperature. These properties may explain discrepancies between previous data.     

Synthèse de nouveaux polyesters insaturés styrèniques à partir de diols isomoléculaires à ponts thio-éthers. Étude par RMN et tenue thermique

The synthesis of unsaturated polyesters cross-linked by means of styrene have been carried out from high isomolecular weight diols containing thio-ether bonds. The ¹H-NMR peaks have been attributed. Those polyesters exhibit softness to a certain extent in conjunction with relatively high degradation temperatures (T_d 400°C).     

Caractérisation des longueurs de fibres dans différents types de composites polypropylène-fibres de verre courtes—2 partie. Etude des matériaux après injection

The aim of this work, dealing with injection moulding of short glass fibres reinforced-polypropylene matrix composites, was to investigate the interrelations which can exist between:

• •|some matrix and fibres-size composition and injection moulding parameters

• •|fibre length distributions in injection moulded test pieces

• •|associated mechanical characteristics.

We have shown that:

1. (1)|when the different unreinforced polypropylenes used as matrices have quite identical molten state viscosities, they have little influence on the glass lengths distributions in injection moulded pieces

2. (2)|on the opposite, the glass fibres size composition can exert a strong influence on fibres lengths distributions in injection moulded pieces: the incorporation of aminosilane + anhydridmaleic-polypropylene modified coupling agent in the fibres size always involves an increase of mean fibres lengths and a decrease of the fibres lengths scattering

3. (3)|the alteration of some injection parameters like screw speed, barrel temperature or back pressure level always involves expected changes of mean fibre lengths but:

• •|when the fibres are sized without coupling agent, a fibre length reduction is always associated with a decrease of mechanical characteristics

• •|on the opposite, when an aminosilane + anhydrid-maleic-polypropylene modified coupling agent is incorporated in the fibre size, the interrelation between mean fibre lengths and mechanical characteristics is far less clear. This phenomenon has been interpretated in terms of structural changes at the interface between polypropylene matrix and glass fibres.

     

Etude par RMN 13C à 62,89 MHz des branchements éthyles dans les copolymères ethylène-butène et polyéthylène basse densité

Carbon 13 nuclear magnetic resonance spectra (at 62,89 MHz) were obtained for a series of branched heavy alcanes (12-ethyl tricosane, 11,20-diethyl tricontane, 11,18-diethyl octacosane, 11,17-diethyl heptacosane, 11,16-diethyl hexacosane, 9,12-diethyl heneicosane, 5,7-diethyl docosane, 6,7-diethyl docosane, 2 éthyl-hexyl-12 tricosane), which provide a model set for describing the ethyl branched sequences in ethylene butene copolymers and low-density polyethylene (LDPE). For ethylene-butene copolymers we do not detect any head-to-head polymerization of butene as reported recently (the existence of a 1,2-ethyl pair has not been confirmed by the low-field signal at 41,3 ppm), but only isolated ethyl and 1-3-diethyl branches. The three peaks observed in the methyl region (broad signal) of the spectrum are assigned to butene centered triads, as opposed to branches in positions having different tacticities as reported earlier. Carbon 13 nuclear magnetic resonance spectra of high-pressure polymerized low-density polyethylene have been measured at 62,89 MHz. On the basis of Willbourn's double back biting mechanism, two kinds of complex branches, the 1,3-ethyl pair and 2-ethyl-hexyl, have been assigned. Finally, these results suggest that the ethyl branches in low-density polyethylene are not isolated branches.     

Infrared studies of chromones—I Carbonyl and hydroxyl regions

Quantitative IR solution data in carbon tetrachloride and chloroform are recorded for the CO and OH regions of 31 chromones. In the 1580–1700 cm⁻¹ region, 5-hydroxychromones show three main maxima, the two of highest frequency, at 1663 ± 3 cm⁻¹ and 1630 ± 5 cm⁻¹ in CCl₄ (1661 ± 2 cm⁻¹ and 1627 ± 5 cm⁻¹ in CHCl₃), being sufficiently intense as to possess high CO character. Typically, 5-alkoxychromones exhibit two intense maxima in this region, 1663 ± 3 cm⁻¹ and 1613 ± 7 cm⁻¹ in CCl₄ (1657 ± 2 cm⁻¹ and 1608 ± 12 cm⁻¹ in CHCl₃). Diagnostically useful changes in contour and principal peak positions can be seen for substituted and annellated 5-hydroxychromones. In the 2500–3650 cm⁻¹ region, the stretching frequencies of OH groups at the most commonly encountered positions (C-5, C-7, and 2-CH₂OH) in natural chromones, are identified.     

Influence de certains ions inorganiques, de l'éthanol et du peroxyde d'hydrogène sur la photominéralisation du β-naphtol en présence de TiO2

TiO₂ photocatalytic mineralization of β-naphthol: influence of some inorganic ions, ethanol, and hydrogen peroxide. In this work, the photocatalytic oxidation of β-naphthol in aqueous suspensions of TiO₂ was investigated at room temperature, by following the formation of CO₂. The disappearance of β-naphthol fits a Langmuir-Hinshelwood kinetic model. The activation energy for the degradation reaction of β-naphthol is estimated at 10.2 kJ/mol. The effects of some additives such as ethanol, H₂O₂, and inorganic ions (Cl⁻, SO₄²⁻, HCO₃⁻, NO₃⁻, Fe³⁺, Cu^2+, and Cr³⁺) on the photomineralization of β-naphthol were examined. The inhibition of the anions for this reaction was in the order : NO₃⁻ < HCO₃⁻ < SO₄²⁻ < Cl⁻. This can be due to a partial blockage of catalyst active sites by these ions or their reaction with an oxidizing radical such as OH. The most photoactive systems for β-naphthol degradation were found in the presence of ferric ions, while the addition of Cr³⁺ strongly inhibited the photocatalytic decomposition of β-naphthol.