Ba(SbF(6))(2).5XeF(2): first xenon(II) compound with barium. Synthesis,vibrational spectra,and crystal structure

The reaction between Ba(SbF(6))(2) and excess XeF(2) in anhydrous HF at room temperature yields the white solid Ba(SbF(6))(2).5XeF(2) after the excess XeF(2) and the solvent have been removed under vacuum. Ba(SbF(6))(2).5XeF(2) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/m, with a = 13.599(6) A, b = 12.086(4) A, c = 9.732(5) A, beta = 134.305(6) degrees, V = 1144.7 (8) A(3), and Z = 2. The coordination sphere of each barium atom consists of 12 fluorine atoms. The structure consists of alternating layers of Ba(SbF(6))(2).XeF(2) and 4 XeF(2) molecules. The Ba atoms in the Ba(SbF(6))(2).XeF(2) layer are in a nearly rhombic-net array and are linked with trans F-bridging ligands of SbF(6)(-). A XeF(2) molecule is placed in the center of each rhombus of the Ba(2+) array so that its symmetry axis is perpendicular to the plane of the Ba(SbF(6))(2).XeF(2) layer. This layer is linked to its neighbors by a layer of centrosymmetric XeF(2) molecules. Raman spectra are in accord with all XeF(2) molecules being symmetrical.     

Stereoconvergent preparation of chiral vinylsilanes by cuprate substitution of α-acetoxyallylsilanes. Application to the synthesis of (S)-(+)-bishomomanicone

Enantiomerically enriched (E)- and (Z)-configured α-acetoxyallylsilanes have been prepared starting from a chiral acylsilane bearing an asymmetric unit at the silicon portion. Treatment of these compounds with organocuprates afforded the respective vinylogous substitution products in high yields and high stereoselectivities. The transformations proceed essentially by complete anti attack of the nucleophiles to the allylic acetates and predominantly via transition states leading to the (E)-configured vinylsilane products. By the proper choice of the double bond geometry in the starting material, the configuration of the newly formed stereogenic center can be controlled. The method represents a new and flexible entry into chiral vinylsilanes that can be used for subsequent transformations. As an example, the α,β-unsaturated γ-chiral, naturally occurring ketone (S)-(+)-bishomomanicone was synthesized with this method, which represents the first synthetic access to this compound.     

Addition of secondary phosphines to N-vinylpyrroles

Secondary phosphines 1-3 react readily with N-vinylpyrroles 4 and 5 under radical initiation to give regiospecifically anti-Markovnikov adducts, diorganyl-2-(1-pyrrolyl)ethylphosphines 6a-d, highly reactive building blocks for organic synthesis, in 88-91% yields.     

Highly porous uranyl selenate nanotubules

A first amine-templated uranyl selenate based upon highly porous uranyl selenate nanotubules, (C4H12N)14[(UO2)10(SeO4)17(H2O)], has been prepared in the room-temperature reaction of uranyl nitrate, butylamine, and H2SeO4 in aqueous solution. The structure consists of nanometer-scale tubular [(UO2)10(SeO4)17(H2O)]14- units packed in a hexagonal-type fashion. The tubules have elliptical cross section with outer dimensions of 25 x 23 A = 2.5 x 2.3 nm. The internal free crystallographic diameter of the tubules is 12.6 A = 1.26 nm, which is comparable to the effective pore size in large-pore zeolites. This finding demonstrates the possibility of nanostructures for actinides in higher oxidation states and opens up a new area of research and exploration.     

Integral–geometrical consideration of density matrices

The ensemble N-representability problem for the k-th order reduced density matrix (k-RDM ) as well as the problem of reconstruction of the N-particle system density matrices (N-DM ) from a given k-RDM are studied. The spatial parts of the k-RDM expansion in terms of spin tensorial operators Θ are represented using particular values (at specially chosen ) of the Radon transform of the N-DM spatial parts (or their sums) ??_Nλ(x′ | x″) (here, is a d-plane in the n-space ?ⁿ of x = (x′, x″)), with n = 6N, d = 3 (N ? k), x′ ≡ (r′₁, ?, r′_N), x′ ≡ (r₁″, ?, r″_N ()). In this way, the problem is reduced to investigation of the properties of the functions . For a normalizable N – DM , it is proved that are bounded functions. The properties of implied by the N-DM permutational symmetry, Hermiticity, and positive definiteness are found. A formal procedure of reconstruction of all N-DM corresponding to a given k-RDM is proposed. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

A dinuclear uranium(IV) complex of the chelating ligand 1,2,3,4‐tetra­methyl‐5‐(2‐pyridyl)­cyclo­penta­diene

The ligand 1,2,3,4‐tetra­methyl‐5‐(2‐pyridyl)­cyclo­penta­diene (cp*py) forms a dinuclear complex with U^IV, i.e. di‐μ‐oxo‐bis­{chloro­(diethyl ether‐κO)[(η⁵,κN)‐1,2,3,4‐tetra­methyl‐5‐(2‐pyridyl)­cyclo­penta­dienyl]uranium(IV)}, [U₂Cl₂O₂(C₁₄H₁₆N)₂(C₄H₁₀O)₂], in which cp*py acts as a chelating ligand, being bound to the metal atom by the cyclo­penta­dienyl unit and also by the N atom of the pyridyl ring.     

Syntheses of sulfoxide derivatives in the benzodiazine series. Diazines. Part 37

Syntheses of new sulfinylcinnolines, quinoxalines, quinazolines and phtalazines have been investigated starting from the appropriate halogenobenzodiazine derivatives. The latter were converted in one step to the corresponding sulfanyl benzodiazines which upon oxidation with m-CPBA led to the corresponding sulfoxide derivatives of benzodiazines in moderate to good yields. In parallel to this study, an improved method for the synthesis of 2-methylsulfinylquinoxaline starting from 2-sulfanylquinoxaline is also described and in the quinazoline series a synthetic route has been developed to prepare 2-tert-butyl-5-phenylsulfinylquinazoline with satisfactory yield as well as 2-tert-butyl-5-tert-butylsulfinyl-4(3H)-quinazolinone and 2-tert-butyl-8-tert-butylsulfinyl-4(3H)-quinazolinone.     

The polysaccharide extracts from the fungi Coprinus comatus and Coprinellus truncorum do exhibit AChE inhibitory activity

The polysaccharide (PSH) extracts from the edible mushroom species Coprinus comatus and Coprinellus truncorum were screened in liquid for their acetylcholinesterase inhibitory (AChE) activity. Both extracts were found to display inhibition of the aforementioned enzyme reaching similar IC₅₀ values of 0.62 ± 0.07 and 0.61 ± 0.03 mg/mL, respectively. According to the means of FTIR spectroscopy, these PSH extracts mostly contained β-glucans. However, the presence of some proteins and polyphenolics as minor ingredients were also detected. Compared with existing literature data for anti-AChE activity of the sugar samples, the findings within this study may be treated as a profound bioactivity. Consequently, this study puts some light on the possible use of the screened macrofungi in the palliative treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.     

PHOTOVOLTATC EFFICIENCIES OF MICROCRYSTALLINE AND ANHYDROUS CHLOROPHYLL a

Abstract— A thin layer of chlorophyll a (around 2000 Å). a p -type organic semiconductor. was sandwiched between two different metals. aluminum and silver. We used the photovoltaic effect in order to study the efficiency of light conversion by the crystalline and anhydrous forms of Chl a . When the photovoltaic cell is illuminated through the semi-transparent aluminum electrode. an action spectrum similar to the visible absorption spectrum of Chl a is obtained. The anhydrous form. always shows a maximum, in the red, at 672 nm and the crystalline one at 746 nm to 738 nm depending on the amount of water vapor present in the measuring area. The light conversion efficiency has been measured at the maximum absorption in the red for both forms of Chl a . For the anhydrous form, we found values as high as 0.036%, which is very significant even compared to 0.21%, the highest value found for the crystalline form. In both cases. the incident light power was approximately 10 μW on the cell. The light conversion efficiency of both forms of Chl a cells was found to depend on a combine effect of the nature of the gas (O₁. N₂. air. Ar. N₂O. SF ₆ , H₂) and the amount of water vapor present in the measuring area. The best conversion efficiency was obtained with O ₂ , or air saturated with water. This combined effect was very large for the crystalline form whereas the anhydrous form was only slightly affected.     

Preparation and Characterization of N-4-Nitrophenyl-L-prolinol Nanocrystals in Sol-Gel Matrices

Organic nanocrystals of N-4-nitrophenyl-l-prolinol (NPP) have been grown in sol-gel matrices prepared from silicon alkoxide precursors. Our process is based on the control of the nucleation and growth kinetics of the dye in the pores of dense gels. Nanocomposites gel-glasses are obtained with a high optical quality due to the small size of the nanocrystals (10-20 nm). Differential scanning calorimetry experiments evidenced clearly the melting point of NPP nanocrystals, which is registered 51°C above that of NPP powder. Micro-Raman and solid state NMR spectroscopies allowed us to demonstrate that our nanocrystallization process does not chemically modify NPP molecules. We specified also the nature of interactions existing between the NPP nanocrystals and the xerogels. These strong interactions, which explain the important increase of the melting point of the nanocrystals in comparison to the NPP powder, are hydrogen bonds between nitro groups of NPP and uncondensed silanol functions of the silicate network.