Oxy- and aminoselenation of alkenes utilizing an isolable selenenyl iodide

Application of an isolable selenenyl iodide BpqSeI (Bpq denotes 5',5'''-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-2,6,2'''',6''''-tetra-isopropyl-1,1':3',1'':3'',1''':3''',1''''-quinquephenyl-2''-yl) to selenofunctionalization of alkenes with external oxygen or nitrogen nucleophiles was investigated. In the presence of N-iodosuccinimide as an additive, alcohols, a carboxylic acid, or aromatic amines were smoothly introduced to alkenes to give the corresponding β-oxy or β-amino selenides in moderate to high yields.     

Total synthesis of orellanine : The lethal toxin of Cortinarius Orellanus fries mushroom

The syntheses of the main toxin of Cortinarius Orellanus Fries, orellanine, and of its decomposition product, orelline, are reported. The structures of 3,3',4,4'-tetrahydroxy-2,2'-bipyridyl-N,N'-dioxide for orellanine and of 3,3',4,4'-tetrahydroxy-2,2'-bipyridyl for orelline have been proposed by W.Z. Antkowiak and W.P. Gessner. These two conpounds have now been synthesized starting from the 3,3',4,4'-tetramethoxy-2,2'-bipyridyl which could be obtained in good yields by the nickel-phosphine complex-mediated homo coupling of 2-bromo-3,4-dimethoxy pyridine according to the general procedure previously reported by us. The 3,3',4,4'-tetrahydroxy-2,2'-bipyridyl was obtained by demethylation with hydrobromic acid. The oxidation of this compound with hydrogen peroxide afforded the 3,3',4,4'-tetrahydroxy-2,2'-bipyridyl-N,N'-dioxide. This latter compound was also obtained by the demethylation of the 3,3',4,4'-tetramethoxy-2,2'-bipyridyl-N,N'-dioxide with hydrobromic acid. The products obtained presented physical and spectral properties identical to those of the natural products.     

Melt miscibility of HDPE/UHMWPE,LDPE/UHMWPE,and LLDPE/UHMWPE blends detected by dynamic rheometer

The dynamic rheological behavior of high density polyethylene (HDPE)/ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) blends, low density polyethylene (LDPE)/UHMWPE blends and linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)/ UHMWPE blends was measured in parallel plate rheometer at 200°C. The analysis of log-additivity rule, Cole-Cole plots and Han curves of the three series blends indicated that the LDPE/UHMWPE blends were miscible in the melt, while the HDPE/UHMWPE blends and LLDPE/UHMWPE blends showed phase separation. The DSC results of LLDPE/UHMWPE blends and HDPE/UHMWPE blends were consistent with the rheological properties, while for the thermal properties of LDPE/UHMWPE blends, results revealed three endothermic peaks, which indicated a liquid-solid phase separation in LDPE/UHMWPE blends.     

香豆素类双酰腙荧光探针的合成及对Cu2+的识别性能

设计合成了2种以香豆素为荧光团、酰腙为识别基团的双香豆素双酰腙类荧光探针,并对其进行了结构表征及光谱性能研究。结果表明,探针对Cu^2+具有高选择性和高灵敏度,表现出明显的荧光猝灭效应,探针与Cu^2+以1∶2的结合比相互作用,对Cu^2+检测限为10^-9mol/L。     

Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of new derivatives of pyrano[4',3':4',5']pyrido[3',2':4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine and new heterocyclic systems

Taking into account previously obtained biological results on some polyheterocyclic compounds (containing different heteroatoms) and in particular on several 8-amino-5-isopropyl-2,2-dimethyl-10-(methylthio)-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrano[4’’,3’’:4’,5’]pyrido[3’,2’:4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidines Ia-v we have carried out the synthesis of twentyone 8-amino-5-isobutyl-2,2-dimethyl-10-(methylthio)-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrano[4’’,3’’:4’,5’]pyrido[3’,2’:4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidines 6. Therefore we have slightly modified the structure of the previously studied I introducing at C-5 an isobutyl group instead of the previously examined isopropyl ones in order to see if this variation (changing a little the lipophilicity) will affect the biological activity. Furthermore thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine-8-thione 7 and their S-alkylated 8 were synthesized. Finally by alkylation of 5-isobutyl-2,2-dimethyl-10-thioxo-1,4,10,11-tetrahydro-2H-pyrano[4'',3'':4',5']pyrido[3',2':4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidin-8(9H)-one 3 with alkyl dichlorides (bifunctional reagents) we realized the cyclization of a thiazole or thiazine ring on the [b] side of the pyrimidine ring with formation of the new condensed pentaheterocyclic systems: pyrano[4'',3'':4',5']pyrido[3',2':4,5]thieno[3,2-d][1,3]thiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidin-8-one 11 and pyrano[4''',3''':4'',5'']pyrido[3'',2'':4',5']thieno[3',2':4,5]pyrimido[2,1-b][1,3]thiazin-8-one 12. It was found that some of the synthesized compounds showed interesting antimicrobial activity (by agar diffusion method) against some gram-positive and gram-negative bacilli strains.     

Efficient Syntheses of New Super Lewis Basic Tris(dialkylamino)-Substituted Terpyridines and Comparison of Their Methyl Cation Affinities

Syntheses of very electron-rich dialkylamino-substituted 2,2':6',2''-terpyridines (TPYs) were adapted to moderate scale preparation without tedious purification of intermediates. The key 4'-bromo-6,6''-dimethyl-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine-4,4''-diyl bisnonaflate is now available in gram quantities. Its nucleophilic aromatic substitution with dimethylamine provided mixtures of 4'-bromo-substituted 4,4''-bis(dimethylamino)-TPY and the tris(dimethylamino)-TPY. The bromo compound was used in a Buchwald–Hartwig amination to provide the tris(dimethylamino)-TPY in excellent yield. The 4'-bromo substituent was reductively removed to furnish the bis(dimethylamino)-TPY. The same sequence of reactions with pyrrolidine as nucleophile leads to the hitherto unknown pyrrolidino-TPYs. Calculations at the MP2(FC)/6–31+G(2d,p)//B98/6-31G(d) level predict very high methyl cation affinities for compounds of this type, with the 4,4',4''-tri(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-TPY being the most Lewis basic TPY synthesized to date. The efficiently prepared electron-rich TPYs should be excellent ligands for many applications.     

The acetonation of lactose and benzyl β-lactoside with 2-methoxypropene

The acetonation of lactose with 2-methoxypropene afforded 4,6-O-isopropylidene lactose (2) and a diacetal which, after acetylation, gave an α,β-anomeric mixture of 1, 2,6,3'-tetra-O-acetyl-3,2':4',6'-di-O-isopropylidene lactose (4). Acetonation of benzyl b-lactoside afforded the mixed acetals benzyl 6,6'-di-O-(methoxydimethyt)methyl (6), 6'-O-(methoxydimethyl)methyl-(7) and 6-O-(methoxydimethyl) methyl-β -lactoside (8), the cyclic acetal benzyl 4',6'-O-isopropylidene.-β-lactoside (9) and a diacetal which, after acetylation gave benzyl 2, 6, 3'-tri-O-acetyl-3,2':4',6'-di-O-isopropylidene-β-lactoside (11). The favoured formation of eight-membered 3,2'-cyclic acetals in lactose derivatives has been further demonstrated by acetonation of benzyl 2,3',6'-tri-O-benzyl-β-lactoside (13) and benzyl 2,6,3',6'-tetra-O-benzyl-b-lactoside (12). As an example of the synthetic utility of this acetonation reaction, the chiral macrocyclic polyhydroxyether 25 has been synthesized from benzyl 3',4'-O-isopropylidene-β-lactoside.     

新型四氢苯并[4',5']噻吩并[3',2'∶5,6]吡啶并[4,3-d]嘧啶类化合物衍生物的合成及抗肿瘤活性

本文以环己酮为原料,通过氮杂Wittig反应合成了一系列结构新颖的取代四氢苯并噻吩并吡啶并嘧啶衍生物,并采用MTT法考察所合成目标化合物对CNE2、KB、MGC-803、MCF-7和PC3这5种肿瘤细胞的抑制活性。初步的生物活性结果表明,目标化合物对5种肿瘤细胞均有抑制活性,尤其是对胃癌MGC-803细胞展现出了更强的抑制活性。其中3-(4-氟苯基)-2-((4-氟苯基)氨基)-5-甲基-8,9,10,11-四氢苯并[4',5']噻吩并[3',2':5,6]吡啶并[4,3-d]嘧啶-4(3H)-酮[化合物8c,IC_(50)=(0. 9±0. 25)μmol·L~(-1)]对MGC-803的活性最强,是5-氟尿嘧啶[IC_(50)=(18. 4±1. 43)μmol·L~(-1)]的20倍;同时,目标化合物对正常的胃黏膜上皮细胞GES-1没有毒性。四氢苯并[4',5']噻吩并[3',2':5,6]吡啶并[4,3-d]嘧啶类化合物具有良好的抗肿瘤活性,值得进一步深入研究。     

Stereochemical assignment of five new lignan glycosides from Viscum album by NMR study combined with CD spectroscopy

The chemical study of the leaves and twigs of Viscum album led to the isolation of five new lignan glycosides, namely, ligalbumosides A–E (2‐6) and one known lignan glycoside, alangilignoside C (1). The structures of five new lignan glycosides were determined to be (7R,8S,8'S)‐4,9,4'‐trihydroxy‐3,5,3',5'‐tetramethoxy‐7,9'‐epoxylignan 9‐O‐β‐D‐glucopyranoside (2), (7S,8S,7'S,8'R)‐4,9,4'‐trihydroxy‐3,5,3',5',7'‐pentamethoxy‐7,9'‐epoxylignan 9‐O‐β‐D‐glucopyranoside (3), (7R,8R,7'S,8'S)‐4,9,4'‐trihydroxy‐3,5,3',5',7'‐pentamethoxy‐7,9'‐epoxylignan 9‐O‐β‐D‐glucopyranoside (4), (7S,8R,7'S,8'R)‐4,9,4'‐trihydroxy‐3,5,3',5',7'‐pentamethoxy‐7,9'‐epoxylignan 9‐O‐β‐D‐glucopyranoside (5), and (7R,8S,7'R,8'S)‐4,9,4',7'‐tetrahydroxy‐3,5,3',5'‐tetramethoxy‐7,9'‐epoxylignan 9‐O‐β‐D‐glucopyranoside (6) using 1D‐, 2D‐NMR, and CD spectra, chemical methods, as well as comparing the results with those reported in the literature. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Novel sulphur-containing banana-shaped liquid crystal molecules

In this preliminary report we present the mesomorphic properties and electro-optic investigations of three new 'banana-shaped' mesogens. The materials are structurally similar to Niori's the original bent-core materials but possess alkylthio substituents in place of alkoxy substituents. Microscopic investigations revealed an unusual 'spiral-domain texture', similar to that observed in the 'B₇' phase of related materials. Further investigations support our earlier observations that the materials display antiferroelectric switching in this phase, in two of the new materials studied. The nature of this phase, in comparison with the 'switchable' (B₂) and 'chiral-domain' (B₄) phases of the original materials, is discussed.     

2-氯-4-氟苯甲酸与5，5'-二甲基-2，2'-联吡啶镧系配合物的晶体结构、光谱和热行为

合成并表征了2个双核配合物[Pr （2-Cl-4-FBA）₃（5,5''-DM-2,2''-bipy）]₂（1）和[Dy （2-Cl-4-FBA）₃（5,5''-DM-2,2''-bipy）]₂·2（2-Cl-4-FHBA）（2）,其中2-Cl-4-FHBA=2-氯-4-氟苯甲酸,5,5''-DM-2,2''-bipy=5,5''-二甲基-2,2''-联吡啶。配合物1以八配位的Pr³⁺为中心,其周围的配位环境为扭曲的三角十二面体。配合物2的结构是独特的,它包含2个自由的2-氯-4-氟苯甲酸分子,并以九配位的Dy³⁺为中心与周围的氮、氧原子形成扭曲的三棱镜几何构型。这2个配合物均结晶于三斜晶系P1空间群,并通过氢键相互作用和π-π堆积作用形成了一维和二维超分子结构。研究了配合物的热分解过程,结果表明配合物1和2分别分为4步和5步进行分解。同时对配合物的三维红外堆积图进行了研究,结果表明,整个热分解过程中释放出的主要气态产物是水、二氧化碳和有机小分子碎片。配合物2的荧光性质研究表明,它可以发射出Dy³⁺的特征跃迁对应的荧光。     

Flavonol Glycoside from Psorospermum androsaemifolium

A new flavonol glycoside, 3′‐(4′''‐(3′''',4′'''‐dihydroxyphenoxy)‐2′''‐hydroxyphenoxy)acanthophorin B ( 1a ) together with 3′‐(2′'',4′''‐dihydroxyphenoxy)acanthophorin B ( 1 ), acanthophorin B ( 2 ), vismiaquinone ( 3 ), rheochrysidin ( 3a ), lupeol acetate and fatty acid were isolated from the chloroform extract of the stem bark of Psorospermum androsaemifolium Baker (Clusiaceae). The structure of 1a was determined on the basis of detailed spectroscopic analysis and comparison with the literature. Compounds 1a and 3a showed moderate antimicrobial activity.     

Production of Pt nanoparticles-supported chelating group-modified graphene for direct methanol fuel cells

In this study, Pt nanoparticles (NPs) were supported on reduced graphene oxide with the aid of disodium ethylenediamine-tetraacetate, where the Pt iona were initially attached to EDTA-functionalized graphene oxide (EDTA-GO) sheets and then the metal ion and the graphene oxide were reduced simultaneously by ethylene glycol. Electrochemical properties of the catalysts were studied by measuring cyclic voltammetries, and functional groups of the synthesized materials were investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectrometry. Average sizes and lattice parameters were measured by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy images, and X-ray diffraction. The results showed that Pt NPs were successfully deposited on the EDTA-GO with the crystallite size of about 2.3 nm. The prepared catalysts demonstrated an enhanced tolerance towards CO poisoning, when EDTA-GO was used as supports. This suggests that EDTA plays a crucial role in the dispersion and electrocatalytic activity of the metal nanoparticles.     

Solid-phase microextraction/gas chromatography–mass spectrometry method optimization for characterization of surface adsorption forces of nanoparticles

A complete characterization of the different physico-chemical properties of nanoparticles (NPs) is necessary for the evaluation of their impact on health and environment. Among these properties, the surface characterization of the nanomaterial is the least developed and in many cases limited to the measurement of surface composition and zetapotential. The biological surface adsorption index approach (BSAI) for characterization of surface adsorption properties of NPs has recently been introduced (Xia et al. Nat Nanotechnol 5:671–675, 2010; Xia et al. ACS Nano 5(11):9074–9081, 2011). The BSAI approach offers in principle the possibility to characterize the different interaction forces exerted between a NP's surface and an organic—and by extension biological—entity. The present work further develops the BSAI approach and optimizes a solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (SPME/GC-MS) method which, as an outcome, gives a better-defined quantification of the adsorption properties on NPs. We investigated the various aspects of the SPME/GC-MS method, including kinetics of adsorption of probe compounds on SPME fiber, kinetic of adsorption of probe compounds on NP's surface, and optimization of NP's concentration. The optimized conditions were then tested on 33 probe compounds and on Au NPs (15 nm) and SiO₂ NPs (50 nm). The procedure allowed the identification of three compounds adsorbed by silica NPs and nine compounds by Au NPs, with equilibrium times which varied between 30 min and 12 h. Adsorption coefficients of 4.66?±?0.23 and 4.44?±?0.26 were calculated for 1-methylnaphtalene and biphenyl, compared to literature values of 4.89 and 5.18, respectively. The results demonstrated that the detailed optimization of the SPME/GC-MS method under various conditions is a critical factor and a prerequisite to the application of the BSAI approach as a tool to characterize surface adsorption properties of NPs and therefore to draw any further conclusions on their potential impact on health. Graphical Abstract

The basic principle of SPME/GC-MS method for characterization of nanoparticles surface adsorption forces     

Thermally stimulated discharge current (TSDC) characteristics in β-phase PVDF–BaTiO3 nanocomposites

β-phase polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)–BaTiO₃ nanocomposite samples have been prepared by solution mixing method. XRD data represent that the crystallinity of PVDF decreases with increase in loading level of BaTiO₃ nanoparticles. DSC curve represents that the melting point of PVDF is lightly affected by loading concentration of BaTiO₃. The morphology and microstructure of PVDF and PVDF embedded by BaTiO₃ nanofillers were investigated by using inverted contrast microscopy (ICM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). FTIR interferrometry is proven that PVDF and BaTiO₃ are not chemically interacting; therefore, interaction of BaTiO₃ is van der Waals type of interaction. The thermally stimulated discharge current (TSDC) of PVDF and PVDF–BaTiO₃ nanocomposites sample was characterized by single peak. The observed TSDC peak is discussed on the basis of dipolar and interfacial polarization.     

Intriguing E…E' bonding in [Nap(EPh)(E'Ph)]•+ (E,E'=O,S, Se,Te)

The nature of E···E' bonding in homonuclear (E = E') and heteronuclear (E ≠ E') [Nap(EPh)(E'Ph)]^?+ (E, E' = O, S, Se, and Te) radical cations has been investigated by quantum chemistry and the topological analysis of electron density. The calculation results show that the E···E' bonding in the title compounds occurs through attractive interactions; O···E' (E'=O, S, Se, and Te) bonding are electrostatic interactions, and the others have a partial covalent character. The nature of E···E' bonding varies periodically, with the changes of E' atoms going from the lighter to the heavier (O, S, Se, and Te). Both in homonuclear and heteronuclear [Nap(EPh)(E'Ph)]^?+, for the same E atom, a heavier E' atom means stronger E···E/E' bonding, a more covalent character of the E···E' bond, and more spin electron density transfers from benzene rings to the E···E' group. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Facile formation of stimuli-responsive,fluorescent and magnetic nanoparticles based on cellulose stearoyl ester via nanoprecipitation

In comparison to stimuli-responsive, multi-functional nanoparticles (NPs) from synthetic polymers, such NPs based on sustainable, naturally occurring polysaccharides are still scarce. In the present study, stable stimuli-responsive, fluorescent and magnetic NPs were fabricated using cellulose stearoyl esters (CSEs) consisting of cellulose and stearoyl groups. The multifunctional NPs with the average diameters between 80 and 250 nm were obtained after facile nanoprecipitation using CSE solutions containing Fe₃O₄-NPs. Using the aqueous solution of fluorescent rhodamine B as precipitant, NPs with rhodamine B on NP surface were obtained. Rhodamine B could be released depending on the temperature. In comparison, stearoylaminoethyl rhodamine B can be encapsulated in CSE-NPs, which renders obtained NPs reversible fluorescence in response to UV illumination and heat treatment.     

N-异丙基-O-芳基-O'-半乳吡喃基硫代磷酰胺酯的合成、结构及生物活性

报道了新型N-异丙基-O-芳基O''-半乳吡喃糖基硫代磷酰胺酯的合成,并对有关反应进行了讨论。通过重结晶分离得到了化合物N-异丙基-O-(对-氯苯基)-O''-半乳吡喃糖基硫代磷酰胺酯的纯异构体,单晶X射线衍射分析结果表明,此纯异构体分子中手性磷原子的构型为R.初步测定了这类化合物的除草活性及抗病活性。