Synthesis of homobimetallic molybdenum(VI) complex of bis(2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde)malonoyldihydrazone and its reaction with electron and proton bases

The diamagnetic dioxomolybdenum(VI) complex [(MoO₂)₂(CH₂L)(H₂O)₂]H₂O (1) has been isolated in solid state from reaction of MoO₂(acac)₂ with bis(2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde)malonoyldihydrazone (CH₂LH₄) in 3:1 molar ratio in ethanol at higher temperature. The reaction of the complex (1) with electron donor bases gives diamagnetic molybdenum(VI) complexes having composition [Mo₂O₅(CH₂LH₂)]·2A·2H₂O (where A = pyridine (py, 2), 2-picoline (2-pic, 3), 3-picoline (3-pic, 4), 4-picoline (4-pic, 5)). Further, when the complex (1) is allowed to react with protonic bases such as isonicotinoylhydrazine (inhH₃) and salicyloylhydrazine (slhH₃), reduction of molybdenum(VI) centre occurs leading to isolation of homobimetallic molybdenum(V) complexes [Mo₂(CH₂L)(inh)₂(H₂O)₂] (6) and [Mo₂(CH₂L)(slh)₂] (7), respectively. The composition of the complexes has been established by analytical, thermo-analytical and molecular weight data. The structure of the molybdenum(VI) complexes (1)–(5) has been established by electronic, IR, ¹H NMR and ¹³C NMR spectral studies while those of the complexes (6) and (7) by magnetic moment, electronic, IR and EPR spectral studies. The dihydrazone is coordinated to the metal centres in staggered configuration in complex (1) while in anti-cis configuration in complexes (2)–(7). The complexes (6) and (7) possess magnetic moment of 2.95 and 3.06 BM, respectively, indicating presence of two magnetic centre in the complexes per molecule each with one unpaired electron on each metal centre without any metal–metal interaction. The electronic spectra of the complexes are dominated by strong charge transfer bands. All of the complexes involve six coordinated molybdenum centre with octahedral arrangement of donor atoms except in the complex (6), in which the molybdenum centre has rhombic arrangement of ligand donor atoms. The probable mechanism for generation of oxo-group in the complexes (2)–(5) involving coordinated water molecule has been proposed.     

Synthesis and antifungal activities of 3,5-diphenyl-7-amino-[1,3]-thiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidine-6-nitrile derivatives

A series of novel 3,7-diphenyl-7-amino[1,3]-thiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidine-6-nitrile derivatives 3 were synthesized by refluxing 2-amino-4-phenyl-1,3-thiazole 1 and arylidinemalononitrile 2 in propanol using NaOH as catalyst. Various synthesized products were characterized by ¹H NMR, mass spectrometry (MS), infrared (IR), and elemental analysis. Antifungal activities of the synthesized compounds were done by testing against Rhizoctonia solani and Drechslera orazae, two fungal pathogens causing diseases on rice crops.     

Theoretical strategies toward stabilization of singlet remote N‐heterocyclic carbenes

Theoretical investigations predict that the singlet states of ylide‐substituted remote carbenes are significantly stable and comparable to those of experimentally known NHCs. They are also found to be strongly σ‐donating in nature as evident from an evaluation of the carbonyl stretching frequencies (ν_CO) of their complexes with the [Rh(CO)₂Cl] fragment. NICS and QTAIM based bond magnetizability calculations indicate the presence of cyclic electron delocalization in majority of the molecules. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

In vivo triple quantum filtered twisted projection sodium MRI of human articular cartilage

In this work, we present the first triple quantum filtered (TQF) sodium MR images of the human knee joint in vivo. A 3D TQF data set of 16 slices was obtained in 20 min using a TQF pulse sequence preencoded to a twisted projection imaging readout. Images clearly demarcate patellar cartilage and also demonstrate fluid signal suppressed by the triple quantum filter. Biexponential transverse relaxation times were calculated by fitting the TQF free induction decay to a theoretical signal expression. The average values from three healthy volunteers were T(2fall)(*) = 9.59 +/- 0.35 ms and T(2rise)(*) = 0.84 +/- 0.06 ms. Application of TQF imaging in biological tissues is discussed.     

Efficient Synthesis of Homoallylic Alcohols/Amines from Allyltributylstannane and Carbonyl Compounds/Imines Using Iodine as Catalyst Under Acetic Acid–Water Medium

This paper describes a general method for the synthesis of homoallylic alcohols and amines by nucleophilic addition reaction of allyltributylstannane to carbonyl compounds and aldimines where iodine acts as a catalyst in H₂O/acetic acid (1:1) medium. Only 10 mol% of I₂ is required for various organic transformations. By using this process, various homoallylic alcohols and amines are produced in good to excellent yields.     

Synthesis of some novel 7-substituted [1,3,4]thiadiazolo[3,2-c][1,3,5]thiadiazine-6,6-dioxides with antifungal evaluation against rice pathogens

Synthesis of a new series of novel [1,3,4]thiadiazolo[3,2-c][1,3,5]thiadiazine-6,6-dioxide by [4 + 2] cycloaddition reaction of 3-benzylidineamino[1,3,4]thiadiazole with sulfene generated in situ from methanesulfonyl chloride in the presence of triethylamine is described. The novel compounds thus synthesized were screened for their antifungal activity against two fungal species, namely Rhizoctonia solani and Dreschslera oryzae. Carbendazim was the standard used for the evaluation of antifungal activity.     

Synthesis and Trapping of Iminoboranes by M=B/C=N Bond Metathesis

Although the metathesis of metal–boron double bonds with elemental chalcogenides is an established process, no similar reactivity has been observed with element–nitrogen bonds. Such a reaction would provide a new route to iminoborane compounds (RB≡NR′), which have recently experienced renewed synthetic interest. Herein, we present the first observation of M=B/C=N metathesis reactions, which led to the isolation of a stable iminoborane in addition to further iminoborane cycloaddition products.     

Study of Na-A molecular sieve degeneration by thermal analysis

The degenerations on heat treatment and the thermal stabilities of Na-A molecular sieve zeolites of different crystallinities were studied by thermal analysis. The degenerations of the sieves were computed from the decreases of the zeolitic water content. The thermal stabilities were determined from the commencement of the exothermic peaks. Heating at 600 causes considerable degeneration of these sieves. The degeneration and thermal stability depend on the crystallinity of the sieve. Poorly-crystalline sieves are degenerated to a greater extent than well-crystaline ones. The thermal stabilities on poorly-crystalline sieves also decrease during heating at 600.

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Zusammenfassung Die infolge der WÄrmebehandlung auftretende Degenerierung und die HietzebestÄndigkeit von Na-A Molekularsiebzeolithen verschiedener KristallinitÄt wurden durch Thermoanalyse untersucht. Die Degenerierung der Siebe wurde an der Abnahme des Zeolithwassergehaltes gemessen. Die HitzebestÄndigkeit. wurde aus dem Anfang des exothermen Peaks abgeleitet. Aufheizen auf 600 verursacht eine bedeutende Degenerierung der Siebe. Degenerierung und HitzestabilitÄt hÄngen von der KristallinitÄt der Substanzen ab. Wenig kristalline Siebe werden in höherem Ma\e degeneriert als hochkristalline. Die HitzebestÄndigkeit wenig kristalliner Spezies wird durch Aufheizen auf 600 ebenfalls herabgesetzt.

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Résumé On a étudié, par analyse thermique, la dégénération causée par traitement thermique ainsi que la stabilité thermique de tamis moléculaires aux zéolithes Na-A de cristallinité différente. On a mesuré la dégénération des tamis à partir de la diminution de la teneur en eau zéolithique. On a déterminé la stabilité thermique à partir du commencement du pic exothermique. Le chauffage à 600 cause une dégénération considérable des tamis. La dégé nération et la stabilité thermique dépendent de la cristallinité des tamis. Des tamis à faible cristallinité dégénèrent plus fortement que ceux à haute cristallinité. La stabilité thermique des tamis à faible cristallinité diminue également lors du chauffage à 600.

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The authors thank Mr. G. C. Bhattacharyya and Mr. A. A. Naqvi for their help in X-ray analysis.     

T1rho-weighted MRI using a surface coil to transmit spin-lock pulses

T1rho-weighted MRI is a novel basis for generating tissue contrast. However, it suffers from sensitivity to B1 inhomogeneity. First, excitation with a spatially varying B1 causes flip-angle artifacts and second, spin locking with an inhomogeneous B1 results in non-uniform T1rho contrast. In this study, we overcome the former complication with a specially designed spin-locking pulse sequence and we successfully obtain T1rho-weighted images with a surface coil. In this pulse sequence, the spin-lock pulse was divided into segments of equal duration and alternating phase. This "self-compensating" T1rho-preparatory pulse sequence was analyzed and the effect of an inhomogeneous B1 field was simulated using the Bloch equations. T1rho-weighted MR images of a phantom and a human knee joint in vivo were obtained on a clinical scanner with a surface coil to demonstrate the utility of the pulse sequence. The self-compensating T1rho-prepared pulses sequence resulted in substantially reduced image artifacts compared to the conventional, single-phase spin-lock pulse.