The Competition between the SRN1 and the SNAr on the β-position of Porphyrin Ring

In our recently reports, a series of amphipathic β-substituted porphyrins are synthesized, And their LB films show some novel properties.^[1] During the preparation of the intermediate of amphipathic porphyrins by the reaction of 2-nitro-5, 10,15,20-tetraphenylporphyrinato copper (Ⅱ) 1 with phenoxide ion 2(eq.l), we found that the product distribution mainly relied on if the electron acceptor was added and which solvent was used. Here we will first report the influence of p-dinitrobenzene (P-DNB) to the above reaction,the influence of the solvents to this reaction and the reaction of 2-naphoxide with 1 will be reported elsewhere.     

Chemical principles underpinning the performance of the metal–organic framework HKUST-1

A common feature of multi-functional metal–organic frameworks is a metal dimer in the form of a paddlewheel, as found in the structure of Cu₃(btc)₂ (HKUST-1). The HKUST-1 framework demonstrates exceptional gas storage, sensing and separation, catalytic activity and, in recent studies, unprecedented ionic and electrical conductivity. These results are a promising step towards the real-world application of metal–organic materials. In this perspective, we discuss progress in the understanding of the electronic, magnetic and physical properties of HKUST-1, representative of the larger family of Cu···Cu containing metal–organic frameworks. We highlight the chemical interactions that give rise to its favourable properties, and which make this material well suited to a range of technological applications. From this analysis, we postulate key design principles for tailoring novel high-performance hybrid frameworks.     

Interaction Between HMG Proteins (1+2) and the Negative Regulatory Region 1(NCR1) in the 5''''-flanking Sequence of the Human β-globin Gene

The pattern of high mobility group proteins 1 and 2 (HMG1,2) interaction with the 5'-flanking sequence of the human β-globin gene has been analyzed by scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM). A 200 bp negative regulatory region in the 5'-flanking sequence of the human β-globin gene can be folded by HMG proteins 1 and 2 into a circular structure (diameter 70±6) with a linear tail which seems to be a left-handed double helix structure.     

Pseudo-Jahn-Teller effect as the origin of the exalted frequency of the b2u Kekulé mode in the 1(1)B2u excited state of benzene

In this paper we show that a pseudo-Jahn-Teller (PJT) coupling between the (1)A1g ground state and the (1)B2u excited states along the Kekulé mode of b2u symmetry is responsible for the surprisingly low frequency of this mode in the ground state and its remarkable upward shift of 261 cm(-1) upon excitation to the first (1)B2u excited state.     

Effect of the composition on the thermal behaviour of the SrSn1−xTixO3 precursor prepared by the polymeric precursor method

Strontium stannate titanate Sr(Sn, Ti)O₃ is a solid solution between strontium stannate (SrSnO₃) and strontium titanate (SrTiO₃). In the present study, it was synthesized at low temperature by the polymeric precursor method, derived from the Pechini process. The powders were calcined in oxygen atmosphere in order to eliminate organic matter and to decrease the amount of SrCO₃ formed during the synthesis. The powders were annealed at different temperatures to crystallize the samples into perovskites-type structures. All the compositions were studied by thermogravimetry (TG) and differential thermal analysis (DTA), infrared spectroscopy (IR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The lattice former, Ti⁴⁺ and Sn⁴⁺, had a meaningful influence in the mass loss, without changing the profile of the TG curves. On the other hand, DTA curves were strongly modified with the Ti⁴⁺:Sn⁴⁺ proportion in the system indicating that intermediate compounds may be formed during the synthesis being eliminated at different temperature ranges, while SrCO₃ elimination occurs at higher temperature as shown by XRD and IR spectra.     

Electrocatalysis on gold nanostructures: Is the {1 1 0} facet more active than the {1 1 1} facet?

The anisotropic electrocatalytic properties of gold nanobelts and nanoplates enclosed by either {1 1 0} or {1 1 1} facets were studied. Different strategies were used to synthesize these materials. It was found that the {1 1 0} surface of gold does not necessarily show a higher electrocatalytic activity than the {1 1 1} surface. The {1 1 0} surface of gold is more active than the {1 1 1} surface for glucose oxidation in both, neutral and alkaline media. However, for methanol oxidation in alkaline solution, the {1 1 0} surface shows a lower activity than the {1 1 1} surface, which is contrary to the general belief that {1 1 0} facet is the most active surface among the three basal planes. The possible mechanisms are discussed.     

Franck-Condon simulation of the A1B2→X1A1 dispersed fluorescence spectrum of fluorobenzene and its rate of the internal conversion

By using three different hybrid exchange-correlation functionals containing 20%, 35%, and 50% of exact Hartree-Fock (HF) exchange of the density functional theory and its time-dependent extension plus the Hartree-Fock and the configuration interaction of single excitation methods, equilibrium geometries, and their 30 vibrational-normal-mode frequencies of the ground S(0)((1)A(1)) and the first excited S(1)((1)B(2)) states of fluorobenzene (FB) were calculated. The dispersed fluorescence spectrum and internal conversion (IC) rate of the A(1)B(2)→X(1)A(1) transition were simulated by Franck-Condon (FC) calculations within the displaced harmonic oscillator approximation plus anharmonic and distorted corrections. The simulated spectral profile is primarily described by the Franck-Condon progression from the ring-breathing modes ν(9) and ν(10) which belong to totally symmetry modes. Anharmonic corrections simultaneously improve the intensity order of 9(1)(0) and 10(1)(0) bands and diminish 1(1)(0) transition that is fairly strong in harmonic simulations. It is concluded that the amount of Hartree-Fock exchange does impact the geometries and vibrational frequencies of FB molecule, but not the relative intensities of the transitions. It is anharmonic corrections that make the relative intensities of the transitions in good agreement with experimental results. Distorted corrections could assign most of the dominant overtones of out-of-plane nontotally symmetry modes, and the results agree well with the experimental assignments. Furthermore, it was found that the internal conversion rate is dominated by three promoting modes that are computed with lowing symmetry to C(1). By choosing dephasing width as 10 cm(-1) that is consistent with spectral simulation, we obtained the lifetimes of the A(1)B(2)→X(1)A(1) de-excitation as 11 and 19 ns, respectively, from TD(B3LYP) and HF∕CIS calculations in comparison with the experimental value 14.75 ns.     

Time-resolved photoelectron studies of the relaxation of the S1(1E′') excited state of sym-triazine

We present photoelectron spectra of the lowest singlet state (¹E′') of sym-triazine obtained with 2 ns and 5 ps excitation sources. Comparisons of picosecond and nanosecond spectra are made at three wavelengths, corresponding to the 6₀¹, 6₀² and the 6₀¹12₀¹ vibrational levels. The spectra show that rapid (</ 5 ps) relaxation to the lowest triplet state occurs subsequent to singlet excitation. Coupling of S₁ levels to the T₁ manifold is very inhomogeneous with intersystem crossing rates ranging from 10⁷ s⁻¹ to > 10¹¹ s⁻¹. Furthermore, for excitation at the 6₀¹12₀¹ level we find evidence for relaxation to another excited state at rates ⩾ 10¹¹ s⁻¹.     

Analysis of the vibronic structure of the 1A1g → 1B3g, 1B2u transition in biphenyl -h10 and -d10

The absorption spectra of biphenyl-h₁₀ and -d₁₀ crystals in the region of the ¹A_1g → 1B_3g, ¹B_2u transitions are interpreted in terms of vibronic coupling of the two closely spaced electronic states by six b_1u vibrations.     

Intersystem crossing in the 1nπ* and 1ππ* states

Fast intersystem crossing is observed in the S(1)(1)nπ* state of N-heterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and carbonyl compounds. It is attributed to spin-orbit coupling with the (3)ππ* state in the same energy region. The strong singlet-triplet mixing was confirmed by large Zeeman splitting of rotational lines in a high-resolution spectrum. For the S(1)(1)ππ* state of aromatic hydrocarbons, the observed Zeeman splitting was found to be considerably small, and intersystem crossing was considered to be minor. These facts are in accordance with El-Sayed's rule, which states spin-orbit coupling is forbidden between the (1)ππ* and (3)ππ* states. The Zeeman splitting of several derivatives was also observed and the substitution effect on the intersystem crossing rate is discussed.     

Thermal Synthesis of the Zn1–xCOxO Pigments

In our laboratory, the synthesis of new inorganic pigments is followed by thermal analysis using a derivatograph apparatus. First information about the temperature region of the formation of the pigments investigated is provided by thermal analysis. The attention was directed to the preparation of the pigments based on zinc oxide in new green hues which can be used as medium colour pigments. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Synthesis of Retro-γ-Ionols and the Corresponding-Ionones1

Both the direct² and the sensitized^3,4 photolyses of (E)-β-ionol (2) have been studied in some detail. In a preliminary publication⁵ we have indicated that direct photolyses of (E)-β-ionol (2) with λ = 254 nm yields (Z)-retro-γ-ionol (3) as the primary product; upon further irradiation 3 is converted into the corresponding (E)-isomer (4) which rapidly yields the bicyclic alcohol 5. A quantitative study revealed that the photoconversion of (E)-β-ionol with λ = 254 nm to 3 is about 10 times faster than the conversion of 3 into (E)-retro-γ-ionol.⁶ This rate difference thus allows the photosynthesis of 3.     

Temperature Dependence of the Weak Host-guest Interactions in the p‐tertbutylcalix[4]Arene 1:1 Toluene Complex

Abstract

The temperature dependence of the CH₃… π hostguest interaction in the p‐tertbutylcalix[4]arene 1:1 toluene complex has been investigated by comparison of its known molecular structure at room temperature (RT) with that at 220 K determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The diffraction pattern showed a phase transition when the temperature was decreased from 298 to 220 K.

The structure at 220 K could be solved assuming a twin by pseudo-merohedry with a fourfold twin axis [001] relating two monoclinic components with equal volumes of space group P 112/a a = b = 17.899(2), c = 13.827(1) Å, V = 4429.8(8) ų, Z = 2, mol. weight 741.06 a.m.u., D _calc = 1.111 g·cm^?3.

The structure refinement converged to R1 = 0.103 and wR2 = 0.256 for 1655 unique observed data.

The complex exists in two different conformations of the hosts which exhibit two different host-guest structural relationships both indicating that the most relevant differences induced by the low temperature are concerning the host-guest interaction mode.

Particularly unexpected is the different temperature dependence of the CH₃…π interactions between the tert-butyl of the host and the aromatic moiety of the guest with respect to that of the van der Waals interactions. The CH₃…π interactions, which stabilizes the complex at RT, strongly decrease as the temperature decreases.     

Toward the synthesis of 1′E-isomer of ent-hyptenolide

A short total synthesis of a diacetoxylated E,E-diene lactone ent-hyptenolide, was achieved involving from Phosphonate and cis-butene 1,4-diol. Brown Asymmetric allylation, Acrylation, Acetylation, Ring-closing metathesis as the key steps has been described. Moreover, the biological activity of ent-hyptenolide was evaluated on HeLa, A549, IMR32, and MDA-MB231 cancer cell lines. The ent-hyptenolide selectively and potently inhibited the growth of IMR32 cell line.     

Lattice Compression Revealed at the ≈1 nm Scale

Lattice tuning at the ≈1 nm scale is fascinating and challenging; for instance, lattice compression at such a minuscule scale has not been observed. The lattice compression might also bring about some unusual properties, which waits to be verified. Through ligand induction, we herein achieve the lattice compression in a ≈1 nm gold nanocluster for the first time, as detected by the single-crystal X-ray crystallography. In a freshly synthesized Au₅₂(CHT)₂₈ (CHT=S-c−C₆H₁₁) nanocluster, the lattice distance of the (110) facet is found to be compressed from 4.51 to 3.58 Å at the near end. However, the lattice distances of the (111) and (100) facets show no change in different positions. The lattice-compressed nanocluster exhibits superior electrocatalytic activity for the CO₂ reduction reaction (CO₂RR) compared to that exhibited by the same-sized Au₅₂(TBBT)₃₂ (TBBT=4-tert-butyl-benzenethiolate) nanocluster and larger Au nanocrystals without lattice variation, indicating that lattice tuning is an efficient method for tailoring the properties of metal nanoclusters. Further theoretical calculations explain the high CO₂RR performance of the lattice-compressed Au₅₂(CHT)₂₈ and provide a correlation between its structure and catalytic activity.     

A study of the quenching of PCl(b1∑+) by the E-V model

Using the reaction of Ar(3Po,2) + PCl3 as a source of PCl(b1 +), we have measured the quenching rate constants of PCl(b,v'=0) for more than 20 quenchers. The E-V model is used to calculate the rate constants. The comparison of the calculated values with the experimental ones shows that the quenching of PCl(b) by the reagent molecules results from the electronic to vi-brational energy near resonance transfer and has been related to the Franck-Condon factors for the PCl(b,v'=0-a,v"=m) transition and to the anharmonicities of the terminal bonds of the quenchers. In addition, the influence of the polarizability of the reagent molecule on the quenching rate constant is discussed.     

Vapor–liquid equilibria for the system 1-propanol+n-hexane near the critical region

Vapor–liquid equilibria and critical point data for the system 1-propanol+n-hexane at 483.15, 493.15, 503.15 and 513.15 K are reported. The critical pressures determined from the critical opalescence of the mixture were compared with published data for the system 2-propanol+n-hexane. Phase behavior measurements were made in a modified circulating type apparatus with a view cell. These mixtures are highly nonideal because of the hydrogen bonding of 1-propanol. Modeling of the experimental data has been performed using the multi-fluid nonrandom lattice fluid with hydrogen-bonding (MF-NLF-HB) equation of state and the Peng–Robinson–Stryjek–Vera (PRSV) equation of state with Wong–Sandler mixing rule. The critical points and the critical locus were also calculated.     

A Convenient Method for the Synthesis of Chiral N-Protected 1, 2-Amino Alcohols via the Reduction of the Aminoketones

A series of optically active N-protected 1,2-amino alcohols were synthesized via the reduction of the corresponding α-aminoketones starting from the readily available L-amino acids.     

1, 1‐Dianthrimide as a Reagent for the Spectrophotometric Determination of Boron

Abstract

The optimum conditions for the formation of the blue 1:1 complex by the reaction of 1, 1‐dianthrimide and boric acid in 95% by weight sulfuric acid have been determined. The effect of certain diverse ions are reported. The procedure is applicable to the determination of 1 to 10 μ of boron.