The molecular and crystal structure of N-(4-n-butyloxybenzylidene)-4'-ethylaniline (4O.2) and N-(4-n-heptyloxybenzylidene)-4'-hexylaniline (7O.6)

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Efficient radiochemical separation for the determination of plutonium in environmental samples,using a supported,highly specific extractant

A radiochemical separation procedure has been developed for a very efficient isolation of plutonium from environmental samples. Essentially, the method involves the following steps: ashing of the sample and preparation of the load solution; separation of plutonium by a column containing a commercially available, highly specific, supported extractant; electrodeposition of Pu and subsequent -spectrometry. Detailed procedures are reported for liver samples and for soil. The modifications necessary for sample sizes above 5 g dry weight and up to 200 g are also given. Recoveries of added tracers are 60–70%. The precision of the method is <10% (RSD). The accuracy was examined by analyzing also certified standard reference materials. Due to the very efficient isolation of Pu, the resulting -spectrum is virtually free of interfering -emitters of Th and U.     

Vertical migration of plutonium-239 + -240, americium-241 and caesium-137 fallout in a forest soil under spruce.

The vertical activity distributions of fallout 238Pu, 239+240Pu, 241Am, 134Cs and 137Cs in a forest soil (Hapludult) were determined at several locations in a spruce stand separately according to their origin (global fallout or Chernobyl fallout). To determine the rate of migration of these radionuclides in each soil horizon, the observed depth profiles of the radionuclides were evaluated with a compartment model. In the top organic horizons (LOf1 and Of2), the migration rates for all radionuclides from both sources were above 0.5 cm per year. In the Oh horizon the migration rates observed for global fallout Pu, Am and Cs were similar (0.2-0.4 cm per year). Compared with Pu, however, the mobility of Am is slightly, but statistically significantly, enhanced. The highest rate in this layer was found for Chernobyl-derived radiocaesium (2 cm per year). In the layers of the mineral horizon (depth 0-2, 2-5 and 5-10 cm) the observed migration rates were very similar for global fallout Pu (0.08-0.7 cm per year) and Am (0.1-2 cm per year). In comparison, the migration rate of global fallout radiocaesium was about half in each layer. The highest rate was observed again for Chernobyl-derived radiocaesium (0.5-3 cm per year).     

Small interacting peptides. Part I. Interaction of cyclohexapeptides with an unspecific SiOH surface: comparison of infrared investigations and force field calculations

The interaction of cyclohexapeptides c(X(1)(1)K(2)X(2)(3)K(4)X(3)(5)K(6)) in water with hydrolysed silicon surfaces were studied by attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared (ATR FTIR) spectroscopy and by force field calculations. The band sequences (1800-1500 cm(-1)) for dissolved and adsorbed cyclohexapeptides were recorded and compared with those obtained after flushing with distilled water in order to eliminate the background signal of the peptides in solution. Band analyses and principal component analyses were carried out for the characteristic peptide vibrations in order to evaluate the spectra. In addition, force field calculations were performed to study the binding energies to the surface and to illustrate the possible structures of the cyclohexapeptides. The positively charged lysine side chains of the cyclohexapeptides interact with the OH groups of the surface, as indicated by band shifts. This also was verified by the force field calculations. The bonding stability increases with the number of interacting sites (lysine side chains and other peptide residues) to the surface. These sites are determined by structure and polarity of the cyclohexapeptides.     

Chlor(trifluorphosphan)gold(I): [Au(PF3)Cl]

Chloro(trifluorophosphane)gold(I): [Au(PF₃)Cl] X‐ray quality crystals of [Au(PF₃)Cl] (orthorhombic, Pnma) are obtained from a toluene / pentane solution at 6 °C. According to the result of the X‐ray structural analysis, [Au(PF₃)Cl] contains an almost linear F₃P‐Au‐Cl unit. The shortest Au‐Au contacts between two of these units are 3.3495(9) Å.     

Enantioselektive Katalysen. 155 [1] (Cymol)Ruthenium‐Halbsandwich‐Komplexe mit Pyrroloxazolin‐Liganden — Synthese,Stereochemie, Katalyse

Asymmetric Catalysis. 155 [1] (Cymene)Ruthenium Halfsandwich Complexes with Pyrroleoxazoline Ligands — Synthesis, Stereochemistry, Catalysis The (cymene)ruthenium halfsandwich complexes K1 and K2 with chiral pyrroleoxazoline ligands were synthesized and characterized. The complexes form diastereomers, which only differ in the metal configuration. Complex K1 crystallized as the pure diastereomer S_Ru, S_C4, R_C5. In solution epimerization S_Ru, S_C4, R_C5 ? R_Ru, S_C4, R_C5 occurred via change of the configuration at the ruthenium atom. The half‐life for the first‐order reaction at 0.4 °C in CD₂Cl₂ was 50.6 min. Thus, the two diastereomers equilibrate at room temperature. The equilibrium mixtures of K1 und K2 were used as catalysts for the transfer hydrogenation of acetophenone and for the Diels‐Alder reaction of cyclopentadiene with methacrolein. Enantiomeric excesses of up to 60 % ee were achieved.     

Ind(2)TiMe(2)]: a general catalyst for the intermolecular hydroamination of alkynes

[Ind(2)TiMe(2)] (Ind=indenyl) is a highly active and general catalyst for the intermolecular hydroamination of alkynes. It catalyzes the reaction of primary aryl-, tert-alkyl-, sec-alkyl-, and n-alkylamines with internal and terminal alkynes. In the case of unsymmetrically substituted 1-phenyl-2-alkylalkynes, the reactions occur with modest to excellent regioselectivities, whereby formation of the anti-Markovnikov regioisomers is favored. While the major product of hydroamination reactions of terminal arylalkynes is always the anti-Markovnikov isomer, alkylalkynes react with arylamines to preferably give the Markovnikov products. To achieve reasonable rates for the addition of sterically less hindered n-alkyl- and benzylamines to alkynes, these amines must be added slowly to the reaction mixtures. This behavior is explained by the fact that the catalytic cycle proposed on the basis of an initial kinetic investigation includes the possibility that the rate of the reaction increases with decreasing concentration of the employed amine. Furthermore, no dimerization of the catalytically active imido complex is observed in the hydroamination of 1-phenylpropyne with 4-methylaniline in the presence of [Ind(2)TiMe(2)] as catalyst. In general, a combination of [Ind(2)TiMe(2)]-catalyzed hydroamination of alkynes with subsequent reduction leads to the formation of secondary amines with good to excellent yields. Particularly impressive is that [Ind(2)TiMe(2)] makes it possible for the first time to perform the reactions of n-alkyl- and benzylamines with 1-phenylpropyne in a highly regioselective fashion.     

Enantioselective Catalysis. Part 156 [1]. Ruthenium Procatalysts and 2-Pyridinealdehyde/(<Emphasis Type="Italic">S</Emphasis>)-<Emphasis Type="Italic">NOBIN</Emphasis>-Derived Cocatalysts in the Transfer Hydrogenation of Acetophenone with 2-Propanol

Summary. Several ruthenium procatalysts were tested in the transfer hydrogenation of acetophenone with 2-propanol using the chiral imine ligand (S)-2-(2-pyridinylmethyleneamino)-2-hydroxy-1,1-binaphthyl and the corresponding amine (S)-2-(2-pyridinylmethylamino)-2-hydroxy-1,1-binaphthyl. Ru(PPh ₃)₃Cl₂ was the best procatalyst. Its triphenylphosphane ligands were crucial for the catalytic activity and take part in the chirality transfer. Triphenylphosphane removing reagents such as copper(I) chloride, TEMPO, or TMAO improved the catalytic performance to enantioselectivities up to 99% ee. The findings led to a mechanistic proposal including dissociation equilibria of triphenylphosphane and chelate ring opening of the tridentate chiral binaphthyl ligand. New ligands with an additional chiral center were synthesized and tested as cocatalysts. The nature of catalytically active intermediates was examined by MS and NMR spectroscopy.