Crystal and molecular structure of 2′,4′-dimethoxyflavone

C₁₇H₁₄O₄,M _r =282.3, triclinic,P-1,a=8.469(3),b=8.516(2),c=20.425(8)Å,=84.95(3),=81.98(3), =70.47(2)°,V=1373(13)ų,Z=4,D _x =1.365 g cm^–3, (MoK )=0.71069 Å,=0.91 cm^–1,F(000)=592,T=294K,R=0.038 for 3577 observed reflections (F>3 (F)). The asymmetric unit is composed of two molecules. These two molecules, which are in planar conformations, differ in 4-methoxyl group orientation. Short intramolecular contacts are found between the -benzopyran portion and the dimethoxyphenyl ring.     

Synthesis of some benzo[h]quinoline derivatives

Reaction between 6-methoxy-1-tetralone, methyl propiolate and an ammonia-saturated methanolic solution led to 5,6-dihydro-8-methoxybenzo[h]quinolin-2(1H)-one in good yields. Subsequent aromatization, chlorination, substitution and demethylation enabled us to prepare 2-amino-substituted benzo[h]quinoline derivatives. These compounds, which are structurally related to the antitumor benzo[c]phenanthridine alkaloids by deletion of a ring, were tested on cultured murine lymphoblastic leukaemia cells (L1210). Results showed that they are devoid of cytotoxicity.     

Micelle-vesicle transition of fatty acid based ion-pair surfactants: interfacial evidence and influence of the ammonium counterion structure.

We describe the synthesis and the physicochemical study of new ion-pair amphiphiles from a mixture of bicyclic, cyclic, linear or branched amines and fatty acids of three chain lengths. Surface-tension measurements of bicyclic, cyclic and branched structures of ammonium/alkanoate acid ion pairs show a phase transition, with two plateaux in the plot of surface tension versus log(c) (c=concentration). Such behaviour is related to the structure of the counterion, the alkyl chain length and the temperature. Pulsed gradient spin echo NMR spectroscopy experiments were performed to demonstrate the existence of micelles on the first plateau and to confirm the phase transition. The existence of vesicles on the second plateau of the surface tension was proved by CryoTEM observation and dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements. Mainly, according to the structure of the counterion, there is either a strong association and a positioning along the chain leading to vesicles or a less strong association leading to external positioning and the formation of micelles at low concentrations or vesicles at higher concentrations.     

Stereocontrolled construction of either stereoisomer of 12-oxatricyclo[6.3.1.0(2,7)]dodecanes using Prins-pinacol reactions

[reaction: see text] 12-Oxatricyclo[6.3.1.0(2,7)]dodecanes can be efficiently synthesized in a stereoselective manner by Prins-pinacol reactions. By biasing the transition state of the Prins cyclization, it is possible to access either stereoisomer of this oxatricyclic ring system.     

Novel polymerizable surfactants from 1:1 mixtures of alkylcarboxylic acids and norbornene methylenamine

A new family of polymerizable surfactants was synthesized starting from a 1:1 mixture of alkylcarboxylic acids (C(10) to C(16)) and norbornene methyleneamine. The ion-paired surfactants exhibited cloud temperatures, surface activity, and critical aggregation concentrations that differed according to the chain length, with a variation indicating a strongly associated ion pair. Light-scattering measurements and electron microscopy observations confirmed the spontaneous formation of stable vesicles (90 nm < d < 370 nm). Also, NMR experiments showed the enclosing of the norbornene part inside the vesicle membrane. Moreover, the addition of sodium chloride allowed the formation of a tubular structure leading to a viscous or gel-like solution. Finally, a preliminary vinylic polymerization test proved the polymerizable character of these ion-paired surfactants by an organometallic catalysis, leading to partially polymerized vesicles.     

Properties of Prussian blue materials manifested in molecular complexes: observation of cyanide linkage isomerism and spin-crossover behavior in pentanuclear cyanide clusters

Pentanuclear, cyanide-bridged clusters [M(tmphen)2]3[M'(CN)6]2 (M/M' = Zn/Cr (1), Zn/Fe (2), Fe/Fe (3), Fe/Co (4), and Fe/Cr (5); tmphen = 3,4,7,8-tetramethyl-1,10-phenanthroline) were prepared by combining [M'III(CN)6]3- anions with mononuclear complexes of MII ions with two capping tmphen ligands. The clusters consist of a trigonal bipyramidal (TBP) core with three MII ions in the equatorial positions and two M'III ions in the axial positions. Compounds 1-4 are isostructural and crystallize in the monoclinic space group P21/c. Complex 5 crystallizes in the enantiomorphic space group P3221. The magnetic properties of compounds 1 and 2 reflect the contributions of the individual [CrIII(CN)6]3- and [FeIII(CN)6]3- ions. The FeII ions in compounds 3 and 4 exhibit a gradual, temperature-induced spin transition between high spin (HS) and low spin (LS), as determined by the combination of M?ssbauer spectroscopy, magnetic measurements, and single-crystal X-ray studies. The investigation of compound 5 by these methods and by IR spectroscopy indicates that cyanide linkage isomerism occurs during cluster formation. The magnetic behavior of 5 is determined by weak ferromagnetic coupling between the axial CrIII centers mediated by the equatorial diamagnetic FeII ions. M?ssbauer spectra collected in the presence of a high applied field have allowed, for the first time, the direct experimental observation of uncompensated spin density at diamagnetic metal ions that bridge paramagnetic metal ions.     

(TAML)FeIV O complex in aqueous solution: synthesis and spectroscopic and computational characterization

Recently, we reported the characterization of the S = (1)/ 2 complex [Fe (V)(O)B*] (-), where B* belongs to a family of tetraamido macrocyclic ligands (TAMLs) whose iron complexes activate peroxides for environmentally useful applications. The corresponding one-electron reduced species, [Fe (IV)(O)B*] (2-) ( 2), has now been prepared in >95% yield in aqueous solution at pH > 12 by oxidation of [Fe (III)(H 2O)B*] (-) ( 1), with tert-butyl hydroperoxide. At room temperature, the monomeric species 2 is in a reversible, pH-dependent equilibrium with dimeric species [B*Fe (IV)-O-Fe (IV)B*] (2-) ( 3), with a p K a near 10. In zero field, the M?ssbauer spectrum of 2 exhibits a quadrupole doublet with Delta E Q = 3.95(3) mm/s and delta = -0.19(2) mm/s, parameters consistent with a S = 1 Fe (IV) state. Studies in applied magnetic fields yielded the zero-field splitting parameter D = 24(3) cm (-1) together with the magnetic hyperfine tensor A/ g nbeta n = (-27, -27, +2) T. Fe K-edge EXAFS analysis of 2 shows a scatterer at 1.69 (2) A, a distance consistent with a Fe (IV)O bond. DFT calculations for [Fe (IV)(O)B*] (2-) reproduce the experimental data quite well. Further significant improvement was achieved by introducing hydrogen bonding of the axial oxygen with two solvent-water molecules. It is shown, using DFT, that the (57)Fe hyperfine parameters of complex 2 give evidence for strong electron donation from B* to iron.     

Three new nardosinane Type Sesquiterpenes from an Indonesian Soft Coral Nephthea sp

Three new sesquiterpenes, 2-deoxy-7-O-methyllemnacarnol (1), 2-deoxy-12 alpha-ethoxy-7-O-methyllemnacarnol (2), and 2-deoxy-12 alpha-methoxy-7-O-methyllemnacarnol (3), were isolated from a soft coral Nephthea sp. collected in Indonesia, together with five known sesquiterpenes. The structures of the new compounds were assigned on the basis of their spectroscopic data.     

Organized molecular systems as reaction media

Media are among the most important factors to be considered for organic synthesis in soft and non-polluting conditions satisfying the conditions for sustainable development. Organized Molecular Systems (OMS) are very useful when efforts are being made to apply the twelve green chemistry principles, more precisely to replace organic solvents, to carry out reactions in water, to employ catalysis and biocatalysis, to economize molecules (and, of course, of atoms) and to work with low-energy conditions. These OMS posses a number of advantages: solubilization of substances that are not normally soluble in the continuous phase of OMS, localization of reactants and products, and selective orientation and stabilization of the various entities in the various stages of the reaction. Rapid and selective reactions of preparative amounts of substrate can be carried out in such media, which are also very suitable for mechanistic studies. First, we performed organic photoreactions in microemulsions (macroscopically homogeneous and transparent media). Thus, we were able to confirm the interfacial localization of the processes by means of chemical internal sensors and infrared spectroscopy; to propose a formulation strategy for diminishing the number of substrates in the medium (molecular economy principle); and to use high interfacial concentration to carry out reactions in the liquid phase although they are generally only possible in the solid state. The most important scientific point was the demonstration of the generalization of the amphiphilicity concept, by using polar non-aqueous solvents. 1986 saw the end of a controversy concerning the use of formamide in place of water. With this type of solvent, we have been able to perform important reactions: the Wacker process, Diels-Alder reactions, and olefin amidations. Then we postulated the formation of aggregates without surfactants if differential solvations were operative. All organic reactions can be influenced by the spontaneous formation of aggregates. To finish, with such systems, it is possible to orientate the reactivity of competitive reactions (e.g. cyclization and polymerization) and help to protect the environment, for example in the synthesis of clean surfactants in clean conditions. With the extension of these observations and results to the use of rigid objects (similar to rigid micelles) we were able to obtain very high enantioselective excess in chiral processes.     

Analysis of Fluorescent Proteins with a Nanoparticle Probe

This letter presents the first application of high energy, single nanoparticle probes (e.g., 520 keV Au(400) 2nm NP) in the characterization of surfaces containing fluorescent proteins (e.g., GFP variants) by their co-emitted photon, electron and secondary ion signals. NP induced protein luminescence increases with the NP incident energy, is originated by the NP impact and is transferred to the protein fluorophor via electronic energy transfer. Multi-electron emission is observed per single NP impacts and their distributions are specific to the target morphology and composition. Fragment ions of protein sub-units consisting of 2-7 amino acid peptides are observed under individual NP impacts that can be correlated to the random protein orientation relative to the impact site (e.g., outer layer or "skin" of the protein).