Carbonyl vibrational wave packet circulation in Mn2(CO)10 driven by ultrashort polarized laser pulses

The excitation of the degenerate E(1) carbonyl stretching vibrations in dimanganese decacarbonyl is shown to trigger wave packet circulation in the subspace of these two modes. On the time scale of about 5 ps, intramolecular anharmonic couplings do not cause appreciable disturbance, even under conditions where the two E(1) modes are excited by up to about two vibrational quanta each. The compactness of the circulating wave packet is shown to depend strongly on the excitation conditions, such as pulse duration and field strength. Numerical results for the solution of the seven-dimensional vibrational Schro?dinger equation are obtained for a density functional theory based potential energy surface and using the multi-configuration time-dependent Hartree method.     

Cyanoacetamide Intermediate in Heterocyclic Synthesis: Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Hitherto New Dioxoisoindoline Heterocyclic Derivatives

Innovative poly‐substituted heterocyclic rings incorporating dioxoisoindoline ( 2 – 25 ) were synthesized through the reaction of dioxoisoindoline derivative 2 as starting compound with various types of reagents. All compounds were characterized by appropriate means of (¹H‐NMR, ¹³C‐NMR, IR, and mass). The prepared compounds were evaluated as antimicrobial agents against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans microorganisms. The tested compounds exhibited low to moderate antibacterial activities and promising results as antifungal agents.     

Single crystal X-ray of 1-[(1,2,4-triazole-4-yl)imino]diacetyl monoxime (L) as a novel triazole and the characterization and biological studies of its chelates of Co2+, Pd2+, and Fe3+

A novel and efficient synthesis of 1-[(1,2,4-triazole-4-yl)imino]diacetyl monoxime ( L ) is described. The advantages of this method are that it is inexpensive, the starting reactants are readily available, and it has good yield and short reaction times. The hull of the product was suggested by elemental analyses, spectral and single crystal X-ray. Novel Co ²⁺ , Pd²⁺, and Fe ³⁺ chelates derived from L were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, suggesting that L acts as bidentate via the two azomethine groups. Tetrahedral geometry for Fe³⁺ and Co²⁺ and square-planar geometry around the Pd²⁺ chelate were suggested depending on the spectral and magnetic data. The results of density functional theory were applied to illustrate the geometry of L towards the metal ions. Coats–Redfern and Horowitz–Metzger methods were applied to investigate the kinetic and thermodynamic parameters of the chelates. Cyclic voltammetry was carried out to study the stability of the Co²⁺ and Fe³⁺ chelates. L and its complexes were tested against three types of cancer cells, antibacterial and antifungal.     

Analytical solution of a three-level atom coupled to four systems of N-two-level atoms

Optical Review - The analytical solution of a three-level atom interacting with four systems of N-two-level atoms is studied. The atomic inversion and the correlation function as applications of...     

Enantiospecific separation and quantitation of mephenytoin and its metabolites nirvanol and 4'-hydroxymephenytoin in human plasma and urine by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry

A sensitive method using enantiospecific liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry detection for the quantitation of S- and R-mephenytoin as well as its metabolites S- and R-nirvanol and S- and R-4'-hydroxymephenytoin in plasma and urine has been developed and validated. Plasma samples were prepared by protein precipitation with acetonitrile, while urine samples were diluted twice with the mobile phase before injection. The analytes were then separated on a chiral alpha(1)-acid glycoprotein (AGP) column and thereafter detected, using electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry. In plasma, the lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) was 1 ng/mL for S- and R-4'-hydroxymephenytoin and S-nirvanol and 3 ng/mL for R-nirvanol and S- and R-mephenytoin. In urine, the LLOQ was 3 ng/mL for all compounds. Resulting plasma and urine intra-day precision values (CV) were <12.4% and <6.4%, respectively, while plasma and urine accuracy values were 87.2-108.3% and 98.9-104.8% of the nominal values, respectively. The method was validated for plasma in the concentration ranges 1-500 ng/mL for S- and R-4'-hydroxymephenytoin, 1-1000 ng/mL for S-nirvanol, and 3-1500 ng/mL for R-nirvanol and S- and R-mephenytoin. The validated concentration range in urine was 3-5000 ng/mL for all compounds. By using this method, the metabolic activities of two human drug-metabolizing enzymes, cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C19 and CYP2B6, were simultaneously characterized.     

Structural Insights and Docking Analysis of Adamantane-Linked 1,2,4-Triazole Derivatives as Potential 11β-HSD1 Inhibitors

The solid-state structural analysis and docking studies of three adamantane-linked 1,2,4-triazole derivatives are presented. Crystal structure analyses revealed that compound 2 crystallizes in the triclinic P-1 space group, while compounds 1 and 3 crystallize in the same monoclinic P2₁/c space group. Since the only difference between them is the para substitution on the aryl group, the electronic nature of these NO₂ and halogen groups seems to have no influence over the formation of the solid. However, a probable correlation with the size of the groups is not discarded due to the similar intermolecular disposition between the NO₂/Cl substituted molecules. Despite the similarities, CE-B3LYP energy model calculations show that pairwise interaction energies vary between them, and therefore the total packing energy is affected. HOMO-LUMO calculated energies show that the NO₂ group influences the reactivity properties characterizing the molecule as soft and with the best disposition to accept electrons. Further, in silico studies predicted that the compounds might be able to inhibit the 11β-HSD1 enzyme, which is implicated in obesity and diabetes. Self- and cross-docking experiments revealed that a number of non-native 11β-HSD1 inhibitors were able to accurately dock within the 11β-HSD1 X-ray structure 4C7J. The molecular docking of the adamantane-linked 1,2,4-triazoles have similar predicted binding affinity scores compared to the 4C7J native ligand 4YQ. However, they were unable to form interactions with key active site residues. Based on these docking results, a series of potentially improved compounds were designed using computer aided drug design tools. The docking results of the new compounds showed similar predicted 11β-HSD1 binding affinity scores as well as interactions to a known potent 11β-HSD1 inhibitor.     

One-pot three-component reaction; synthesis of new symmetrically bridge 4,4′-(1,4-phenylene)di-pyrimidines under solvent free conditions

The present article describes a facile one-pot synthesis of a new series of 4,4′-(1,4-phenylene)-dipyrimidines ( 6a–c and 10a, b ) by the reaction of terephthalaldehyde ( 1 ), 2-acetylthiophene, and/or nitriles with S-benzylthiouronium chloride 3a . And also, the di-pyrimidinones 13a-d were obtained by the reaction of different amidines 3a–d and ethyl cyanoacetate ( 11 ) with terephthalaldehyde ( 1 ) under solvent-free conditions in the existence of sodium hydroxide which is found to be a more efficient base for these reactions. The final products were characterized by spectral data and elemental analysis, IR, MS, ¹ H, and ¹³ C NMR spectroscopy.     

Waste-Free Solid-State Organic Syntheses: Solvent-Free Alkylation, Heterocyclization, and Azo-Coupling Reactions

Solid-state techniques allow for waste-free quantitative syntheses. The solid–solid reactions of α-haloketones with several pyrazolones and with thiosemicarbazones were shown to afford the corresponding pyrazolyl ethers and 4-substituted 2-(arylidenehydrazino)thiazoles. The product yields are quantitative in all cases and the products do not require purifying workup. Therefore, these reactions are truly solvent-free, sustainable, and no wastes are produced. A diazonium nitrate is quantitatively accessible by gas–solid reaction of the corresponding amine with NO₂ gas. It is a useful material for environmental synthesis of azo dyes through solid-state coupling with a variety of coupling compounds, as e.g. β-naphthol, acetoacetanilide, pyrazolones, and barbituric acid.     

An overview on the synthesis and chemical properties ofp-aminoacetanilide and its derivatives

Chemical reactivity of amino group that connected with the para position of acetanilide moiety (p-aminoacetanilide) attained more attention in chemistry. In this review article, we report the chemistry of p-aminoacetanilide and its utilization in the synthesis of azo compounds, pyrrole, imidazole, thiazole and various heterocycles of biological importance.     

New less toxic zeolite‐encapsulated Cu(II) complex nanomaterial for dual applications in biomedical field and wastewater remediation

A new dual‐functional Cu(II) complex and its nanohybrid form encapsulated into NaY zeolite cavities were synthesized. The synthesized compounds were characterized using elemental analyses, X‐ray fluorescence, infrared, ¹H NMR, electronic, electron spin resonance and mass spectra, powder X‐ray diffraction, surface area and transmission electron microscopy in addition to conductivity and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The encapsulated Cu(II) complex was catalytically tested for degradation of industrial wastewater. The decolorization and mineralization results indicate that the Cu(II) complex encapsulated into zeolite host is an effective heterogeneous catalyst for real industrial wastewater remediation. In addition, both free and encapsulated Cu(II) complexes were tested as anti‐microbial and anti‐tumour agents. The results show that the Cu(II) complex encapsulated into zeolite has a high activity (IC₅₀ = 14.4 μg ml^?1). The results of in vivo toxicity experiments indicate that the Cu(II) complex encapsulated into zeolite is a less toxic biocompatible material (LD₅₀ = 1245 mg kg^?1). The catalytic properties, cytotoxicity and toxicity of the new nanohybrid Cu(II) complex encapsulated into zeolite make it a promising eco‐friendly and biocompatible material for water remediation and biomedical applications.