Absolute configurations of N,N-dialkyl alpha-amino acids and beta-amino alcohols from exciton-coupled circular dichroism spectra of Cu(II) complexes

[formula: see text] A circular dichroism technique has been applied to the absolute configurational assignment of acyclic alpha-amino acids and beta-amino alcohols with single stereogenic centers via a one-step derivitization procedure requiring microgram quantities of material. Metal ions fix the geometrical relationship of two chromophores, affording CD spectra that agree with theory on the basis of the expected conformation of the ligands in the metal complexes.     

Shortcut method for evaluation and design of a hybrid process for enantioseparations

Hybrid processes for enantioseparations have a considerable potential for reducing investment and operational costs. An example is the combination of simulated moving bed (SMB) chromatography and selective crystallisation. However, the design of integrated processes is a difficult task. A shortcut method is presented that can serve as a tool for design and estimation of the potential of such processes. The approach requires only limited experimental data and thus allows for systematic parameter studies. The method is based on the determination of the purity-performance characteristic of the SMB process and rigorous application of mass balances. The use of relative mass fluxes allows derivation of simple algebraic expressions for essential process parameters. The significant potential of combining SMB and crystallisation is demonstrated for the example of the separation of mandelic acid enantiomers.     

Quantitative Bestimmung von DNA in Geweben durch Thymin-Analyse

Zusammenfassung Es wird über eine DNA-Bestimmung in biologischem Material durch Hochdruckflüssigkeits-Chromatographie an sphärischen Ionenaustauschern berichtet. Thymin wird durch Hydrolyse lyophilisierter Gewebe freigesetzt, durch Sublimation gereinigt und flüssigkeits-chromatographisch bei etwa 150 at Eingangsdruck bestimmt. Die Ausbeute des Verfahrens wird durch Isotopenverdünnungsanalyse überprüft. Der Einfluß von pH-Wert und Konzentration der Elutionspuffer und der Säulentemperatur wird ermittelt. Die untere quantitative Nachweisgrenze der Methode liegt bei etwa 0,5 g DNA in Geweben, die relative Standardabweichung betrug 10%.

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Quantitative determination of DNA in tissues by thymine-analysisII. Determination by high-pressure ionexchange liquid chromatography

A determination of DNA in biological material by high pressure, liquid chromatography of thymine on spherical ion-exchange resins is presented. After lyophilizing and hydrolyzing the tissues, thymine is separated by sublimation and determined by means of liquid chromatography at 150 at. Yields are controlled by isotope dilution analysis. Investigations on the effect of pH and concentration of eluents and of temperature are reported. The method is suitable for a minimal amount of 0.5 g DNA in tissues with a relative standard deviation of 10%.

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Geodia cydonium wurde uns dankenswerterweise von der meeresbiologischen Forschungsgruppe, Leitung Herr Prof. Dr. R. K. Zahn, zur Verfügung gestellt.     

Isolierung von Magnesium aus biologischem Material für die massenspektrometrische Isotopenanalyse

Magnesium is precipitated as hydroxide after elimination of interfering elements by means of ion-exchange procedures (phosphate, iron, trace elements) and masking with EDTA (calcium). The sample is applied in form of MgCl₂ to the tungsten filament of an 1-filament-ion-source for surface ionization.     

Überraschende Reaktionen an O-Methyl-1,1-dithiooxalaten

Surprising Reactions on O-Methyl-1,1-dithiooxalates The O-methyl-1,1-dithiooxalate ligand (i-dtoMe) reacts with metal^II-acetylacetonates of d⁸ metal centers (Ni^II, Pd^II) forming mononuclear mixed ligand complexes with two remarkable aspects: The formation of a perthioligand, first time described for thiooxalates, and the first example of a nucleophilic attack of a CH-acidic compound (acetylacetonate) on dithiocarbon of coordinated dithiocompounds (here i-dtoMe). X-ray structure is shown for Ph₄P[(ptoMe)Ni(i-dtoMeacac)].     

Bridging the Green Gap: Metal–Organic Framework Heteromultilayers Assembled from Porphyrinic Linkers Identified by Using Computational Screening

In organic photovoltaics, porphyrins (PPs) are among the most promising compounds owing to their large absorption cross-section, wide spectral range, and stability. Nevertheless, a precise adjustment of absorption band positions to reach a full coverage of the so-called green gap has not been achieved yet. We demonstrate that a tuning of the PP Q- and Soret bands can be carried out by using a computational approach for which substitution patterns are optimized in silico. The most promising candidate structures were then synthesized. The experimental UV/Vis data for the solvated compounds were in excellent agreement with the theoretical predictions. By attaching further functionalities, which allow the use of PP chromophores as linkers for the assembly of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), we were able to exploit packing effects resulting in pronounced redshifts, which allowed further optimization of the photophysical properties of PP assemblies. Finally, we use a layer-by-layer method to assemble the PP linkers into surface-mounted MOFs (SURMOFs), thus obtaining high optical quality, homogeneous and crystalline multilayer films. Experimental results are in full accord with the calculations, demonstrating the huge potential of computational screening methods in tailoring MOF and SURMOF photophysical properties.     

Dilithium Hexaorganostannate(IV) Compounds

Hypercoordination of main‐group elements such as the heavier Group 14 elements (silicon, germanium, tin, and lead) usually requires strong electron‐withdrawing ligands and/or donating groups. Herein, we present the synthesis and characterization of two hexaaryltin(IV) dianions in form of their dilithium salts [Li₂(thf)₂{Sn(2‐py^Me)₆}] (py^Me=C₅H₃N‐5‐Me) ( 2 ) and [Li₂{Sn(2‐py^OtBu)₆}] (py^OtBu=C₅H₃N‐6‐OtBu) ( 3 ). Both complexes are stable in the solid state and solution under inert conditions. Theoretical investigations of compound 2 reveal a significant valence 5s‐orbital contribution of the tin atom forming six strongly polarized tin–carbon bonds.