Using of Modified Plastic Waste Based on Poly(ethylene‐co‐acrylic acid) Grafts to Solve Transportation Problem of Petroleum Crude Oil

Polyethylene acrylic acid copolymer (PEAA) was modified with different types of alkanols and hydroxybenzoic acids to produce three types of esterified grafts. The molecular structures of the synthesized dispersants were performed using ¹H NMR analysis. The molecular weights of the synthesized dispersants were determined by GPC technique. The activity of PEAA derivatives as asphaltene stabilizer in the crude oil was evaluated by means of flocculation measurements. The effect of asphaltenes on the rheological behavior of highly asphaltenic crude oils was studied to evaluate the transportation parameters of crude oils. The rheological properties were measured at different temperature ranges of 5°C to 25°C in presence and absence of PEAA additives. It was observed that the PEAA having side chain lengths below C₁₆ show non‐Newtonian pseudoplastic relationships at temperatures from 25°C to 5°C. While, PEAA additives having side chain lengths equal or above C₁₆ show Newtonian relationship even at low temperature (5°C) for all tested crude oils.     

Synthetic Studies toward C3‐C9 Segment of Soraphen A1α

The ring‐closure metathesis of the diene (2S,3R,4S)‐1‐(tert‐butyldiphenylsilyloxy)‐2,4‐dimethylhex‐5‐en‐3‐yl acrylate produced the dihydropyrone with the correct stereochemistry for Soraphen A_1α synthesis. The C2,C3 stereocenters were introduced by the addition of the (Z)‐crotyl‐n‐butylstannane to the β‐alkoxyaldehyde(S)‐3‐(benzyloxy)‐2‐methylpropanal in presence of TiCl₄ as a chelating catalyst to give the desired anti,syn homoallyic alcohol (2S,3R,4S)‐1‐(tert‐butyldiphenylsilyloxy)‐2,4‐dimethylhex‐5‐en‐3‐ol.     

Palladium(II) and Platinum(II) Complexes of N-Phenyl- and N-Ethyl-N′-pyrimidin-2-ylthiourea

Palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes of N-ethyl-N′-pyrimidin-2-ylthiourea(HL¹) and N-phenyl-N′-pyrimidin-2-ylthiourea (HL²) have been prepared, and the complexes [M(HL)Cl₂], [Pt(L)₂], [Pd(HL¹)₂]Cl₂, and [Pd(L²)₂] (where M = Pd^II or Pt^II) were characterized. The spectroscopic data are consistent with coordination of thioureas as neutral or monoanionic ligands to Pd^II and Pt^II through S and a pyrimidine-N. The IR spectra show shifts of CS and pyrimidine ring stretch bands to lower and higher frequencies, respectively. The ¹H NMR spectra differentiate between H(4′) and H(6′) resonances and indicate downfield shifts for all protons of pyrimidine [H(4′), H(5′), and H(6′)], two resonances for two N?H protons for complexes containing the neutral ligand (HL), and only one N?H proton chemical shift for complexes containing the monoanion (L). ¹³C NMR chemical shifts of pyrimidine carbons are correlated with the type of bonding between Pd^II or Pt^II and pyrimidine-N. The magnetic susceptibilities suggest a diamagnetic planar structure for all complexes.

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CHLOROSULFONATION OF N-PHENYLMORPHOLINE,BENZOTHIAZOLE, 2-METHYL BENZOTHIAZOLE AND TRIPHENYLOXAZOLE

Abstract

N-Phenylmorpholine (1) reacted with chlorosulfonic acid to give the p-sulfonyl chloride (2), which was characterized as the sulfonamides (3–5). Benzothiazole (6) was converted into the sulfonyl chloride (7) by sequential treatment with hot chlorosulfonic acid and thionyl chloride. Reaction of (7) with amines afforded the derivatives (8–10); NMR spectral analysis of the dimethylamide (8) indicated that it was a mixture of the 4- and 7-isomers. Chlorosulfonation of 2-methylbenzothiazole (11) was achieved by heating with chlorosulfonic acid with or without thionyl chloride. The chloride (12) was converted into amides (13–19). Study of the NMR spectra indicated that mixtures of the 5- and 6-isomers were formed. 2,4,5-Triphenyloxazole (20) reacted with chlorosulfonic acid to give either the mono-(21), bis (23) or bis-tris sulfonylchlorides (23, 34); these were converted into 14 sulfonamides. 2-(p-Nitrophenyl)-4,5-diphenyloxazole (41) reacted with hot chlorosulfonic acid to give the bis-sulfonyl chloride (42), characterized as the dimethylsulfonamide (43). Attempts to form the pure monosulfonyl chloride and to mono nitrate 2,4,5-triphenyloxazole (20) were unsuccessful.     

Some New Pyrazole and Pyrazolopyrimidines: Synthesis and Antimicrobial Evaluation

Novel β‐enaminonitrile of 1‐(6‐phenyl‐pyridazin‐3‐yl)‐pyrazole derivative 2 was formed using (6‐phenyl‐pyridazin‐3‐yl)‐hydrazine ( 1 ) and 2‐ethoxymethylene‐malononitrile. The β‐enaminonitrile derivative 2 was in turn used as precursors for the preparation of 1‐(6‐phenyl‐pyridazin‐3‐yl)‐pyrazoles ( 3 , 9 , 11 ), 1‐(6‐phenyl ‐pyridazin‐3‐yl)‐pyrazolo[3,4‐d]pyrimidines ( 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ) and some of their corresponding N‐acyclic nucleosides ( 17 , 18 ). All synthesized compounds were tested for their antimicrobial evaluation, and compounds 3 , 9 , 17 , and 18 showed more significant activity than the other tested compounds and some known drugs (standers).     

Synthesis of New 1H-indazole derivatives

Reactions of 3-aryl-1-phenyl-2-propen-1-ones IIa-d with ethyl phenylacetate (I) in the presence of sodium ethoxide under reflux for one hour gave only the corresponding 3,5-diaryl-2,4-dibenzoyl-6-phenyl-cyclo-hexanones IIIa-d. The reaction of these compounds with hydrazine hydrate afforded the corresponding 5-benzoyl-4,6-diaryl-3,7-diphenyl-1,4,5,6,7-pentahydro-1H-indazole IVa-d. The structures of the products were established by spectroscopic (ir, uv, nmr and mass spectra), single-crystal X-ray analysis and chemical evidence.     

Synthesis of ethylene/propylene elastomers containing a terminal reactive group: The combination of metallocene catalysis and control chain transfer reaction

This article discusses a chemical route to prepare new ethylene/propylene copolymers (EP) containing a terminal reactive group, such as ?‐CH₃ and OH. The chemistry involves metallocene‐mediated ethylene/propylene copolymerization in the presence of a consecutive chain transfer agent—a mixture of hydrogen and styrene derivatives carrying a CH₃ (p‐MS) or a silane‐protected OH (St‐OSi). The major challenge is to find suitable reaction conditions that can simultaneously carry out effective ethylene/propylene copolymerization and incorporation of the styrenic molecule (St‐f) at the polymer chain end, in other words, altering the St‐f incorporation mode from copolymerization to chain transfer. A systematic study was conducted to examine several metallocene catalyst systems and reaction conditions. Both [(C₅Me₄)SiMe₂N(^t‐Bu)]TiCl₂ and rac‐Et(Ind)₂ZrCl₂, under certain H₂ pressures, were found to be suitable catalyst systems to perform the combined task. A broad range of St‐f terminated EP copolymers (EP‐t‐p‐MS and EP‐t‐St‐OH), with various compositions and molecular weights, have been prepared with polymer molecular weight inversely proportional to the molar ratio of [St‐f]/[monomer]. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 43: 1858–1872, 2005     

Squarete complexes of uranyl ions in aqueous solution

The stability constants of UO ₂ ²⁺ -squarate complexes are measured at ionic strengths of 0.05M, 0.06M, 0.075M, 0.09M, 0.1M (squaric acid-perchloric acid) using a solvent extraction method at a pH of 1.1 and a temperature of 25 °C. The extractant used is dinonylnaphthalenesulfonic acid in n-heptane. The aqueous phase was made of a mixture of squaric and perchloric acid and²³³U radio tracer. The stability constants of squarate complexes of UO ₂ ²⁺ is seen to decrease linearly with the square root of the ionic strength.     

Precolumn fluorescence labeling method for simultaneous determination of hydroxyzine and cetirizine in human serum

A highly selective and sensitive method was developed for simultaneous determination of the antihistaminic drug hydroxyzine (HZ) and its pharmacologically active metabolite cetirizine (CZ) in human serum using haloperidol as internal standard. The method was based on fluorescence labeling of both drugs with a fluorescent arylboronic acid 4-(4,5-diphenyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)phenyl boronic acid followed by separation on silica column using a mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile and water (90:10, v/v%) containing triethylamine and acetic acid. The labeling reaction conditions were optimized and the liquid-liquid extraction method was successfully applied to extract the both drugs from serum. The linearity range was 0.025-2.00 microg/mL for HZ and CZ. The limit of detection (S/N = 3) was 10 and 5 ng/mL for HZ and CZ, respectively.     

Phytochemical Analysis,Pharmacological and Safety Evaluations of Halophytic Plant,Salsola cyclophylla

Salsola cyclophylla, an edible halophyte, is traditionally used for inflammation and pain. To confirm the claimed anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, a detailed study on respective pharmacological actions was undertaken. The activities are contemplated to arise from its phytoconstituents. The LC-MS analysis of S. cyclophylla 95% aqueous-ethanolic extract revealed the presence of 52 compounds belonging to phenols, flavonoids, coumarins, and aliphatics class. A high concentration of Mn, Fe, and Zn was detected by atomic absorption spectroscopic analysis. The ethyl acetate extract showed the highest flavonoid contents (5.94 ± 0.04 mg/g, Quercetin Equivalents) and Fe2⁺-chelation (52%) potential with DPPH radicals-quenching IC₅₀ at 1.35 ± 0.16 mg/mL, while the aqueous ethanolic extract exhibited maximum phenolics contents (136.08 ± 0.12 mg/g, gallic acid equivalents) with DPPH scavenging potential at IC₅₀ 0.615 ± 0.06 mg/mL. Aqueous ethanolic extract and standard quercetin DPPH radicals scavenging’s were equal potent at 10 mg/mL concentrations. The aqueous ethanolic extract showed highest analgesic effect with pain reduction rates 89.86% (p = 0.03), 87.50% (p < 0.01), and 99.66% (p = 0.0004) after 60, 90, and 120 min, respectively. Additionally, aqueous ethanolic extract exhibited the highest anti-inflammation capacity at 41.07% (p < 0.0001), 34.51% (p < 0.0001), and 24.82% (p < 0.0001) after 2, 3, and 6 h of extract’s administration, respectively. The phytochemical constituents, significant anti-oxidant potential, remarkable analgesic, and anti-inflammatory bioactivities of extracts supported the traditionally claimed anti-inflammatory and analgesic plant activities.