Et2Zn-mediated stoichiometric C(sp)-H silylation of 1-alkynes and chlorosilanes

A first example of an Et₂Zn mediated silylation of 1-aklynes is reported. A series of functional groups are tolerated in this reaction. Mechanistic studies support Zn alkynilides as intermediates in the reaction. This reaction protocol provides a practical method for the preparation of alkynylsilanes and expands the application of organometallic zinc in organic synthesis.     

[Co(g5‐Me5C5)(g3‐tBu2PPCH–CH3)] aus [Co(g5‐Me5C5)(g2‐C2H4)2] und tBu2P–P=P(Me)tBu2

Coordination Chemistry of P‐rich Phosphanes and Silylphosphanes. XVII [1] [Co(g⁵‐Me₅C₅)(g³‐^tBu₂PPCH–CH₃)] from [Co(g⁵‐Me₅C₅)(g²‐C₂H₄)₂] and ^tBu₂P–P=P(Me)^tBu₂ [Co(η⁵‐Me₅C₅)(η³‐^tBu₂PPCH–CH₃)] 1 is formed in the reaction of [Co(η⁵‐Me₅C₅)(η²‐C₂H₄)₂] 2 with ^tBu₂P–P 4 (generated from ^tBu₂P–P=P(Me)^tBu₂ 3 ) by elimination of one C₂H₄ ligand and coupling of the phosphinophosphinidene with the second one. The structure of 1 is proven by ³¹P, ¹³C, ¹H NMR spectra and the X‐ray structure analysis. Within the ligand ^tBu₂P¹P²C¹H–CH₃ in 1 , the angle P1–P2–C1 amounts to 90°. The Co, P1, P2, C1 atoms in 1 look like a „butterfly”︁. The reaction of 2 with a mixture of ^tBu₂P–P=P(Me)^tBu₂ 3 and ^tBu–C?P 5 yields [Co(η⁵‐Me₅C₅){η⁴‐(^tBuCP)₂}] 6 and 1 . While 6 is spontaneously formed, 1 appears only after complete consumption of 5 .     

Chronocoulometric study of the electrochemistry of Prussian blue

During the electrochemical oxidation of Prussian blue (PB) to Prussian yellow (PY), an electrocatalytic oxygen production proceeds at the electrode when aqueous electrolyte solutions are used. The formed oxygen is scavenged by the PY, probably by absorption, and it is consumed during the electrochemical reduction of PY to PB by a heterogeneous chemical reaction of PB with oxygen to PY and hydrogen peroxide. Because of this catalytic regeneration of PY, it is impossible to determine the amount of low-spin iron by chronocoulometry using a potential program in which PB is first oxidized to PY and then the charge is measured to reduce PY to PB. The latter charge is biased by the electrocatalytic PY regeneration.     

Influence of substitutions on asymmetric dihydroxychlorins with regard to intracellular uptake, subcellular localization and photosensitization of Jurkat cells

The search for new efficient sensitizers for photodynamic therapy (PDT) points to improve photophysical properties like absorption in the red region and singlet oxygen quantum yield as well as to control the localization of the sensitizer within the tumour cell. Depending on their physicochemical properties and their uptake mechanism, sensitizers can reach different intracellular concentrations and localize in different subcellular compartments. Moreover, the preferential localization of a sensitizer in target organelles, like mitochondria or lysosomes, could determine the cell death mechanism after PDT. This study aimed to investigate the influence of substitutions on dihydroxychlorins with regard to intracellular uptake, subcellular localization and cell death pathway. Moreover, the effect of a liposome-based delivery system was tested. The intracellular uptake was found to be strictly dependent on the sensitizer molecular structure and the means of its delivery. The most polar sensitizer in this study (compound 3) had, depending on incubation time, an intracellular concentration 2-8 times higher than the unsubstituted chlorin 1. All investigated photosensitizers localize predominantly in lysosomes but after longer incubation times weak fluorescence intensity was also detected in mitochondria and Golgi apparatus. The cell death pathway was found to be influenced by the sensitizer intracellular concentration and the applied light doses. In general, the increasing amphiphilicity of the sensitizer molecules is correlated with an increased sensitizer uptake and an increased rate of necrotic cells after irradiation.     

Determination of organophosphate pesticides at a carbon nanotube/organophosphorus hydrolase electrochemical biosensor

An amperometric biosensor for oganophosphorus (OP) pesticides based on a carbon nanotube (CNT)-modified transducer and an organophosphorus hydrolase (OPH) biocatalyst is described. A bilayer approach with the OPH layer atop of the CNT film was used for preparing the CNT/OPH biosensor. The CNT layer leads to a greatly improved anodic detection of the enzymatically generated p-nitrophenol product, including higher sensitivity and stability. The sensor performance was optimized with respect to the surface modification and operating conditions. Under the optimal conditions the biosensor was used to measure as low as 0.15 μM paraoxon and 0.8 μM methyl parathion with sensitivities of 25 and 6 nA/μM, respectively.     

Reaktionen von Silylphosphanen mit Schwefel

Reactions of Silylphosphines with Sulphur We report about reactions of Me₂P? SiMe₃ 2 , MeP(SiMe₃)₂ 3 , (Me₃Si)₃P 4 , P₂(SiMe₃)₄ 5 , and (Me₃Si)₃P₇ 1 with elemental sulphur. Without using a solvent 2 reacts very vigorously. The reactions with 3 and 4 show less reactivity which is even more reduced with 5 and 1 . With equivalent amounts of sulphur the reactions with 2 , 3 , 4 lead to compounds with highest content of sulphur. These compounds are Me₃SiS? P(S)Me₂ 9 from 2 , (Me₃SiS)₂P(S)Me 13 from 3 and (Me₃SiS)₃P(S) 16 from 4 . Besides, the by-products (Me₃Si)₂S 8 , P₂Me₄ 7 , and Me₂P(S)? P(S)Me₂ 11 can be obtained. The reactions of silylphosphines in a pentane solution run much slower so that the formation of intermediates can be observed. Reaction with 2 yields Me₃SiS? PMe₂ 6 and Me₂P(S)PMe₂ 10 , which lead to the final products in a further reaction with sulphur. From 3 (Me₃SiS)(Me₃Si)PMe 14 and (Me₃SiS)₂PMe 12 can be obtained which react with sulphur to (Me₃SiS)₂P(S)Me 13. 4 leads to the intermediates (Me₃SiS)(Me₃Si)₂P 18 , (Me₃SiS)₂(Me₃Si)P 17 , (Me₃SiS)₃P 15 yielding (Me₃SiS)₃P(S) 16 with excess sulphur. Depending on the molar ratio (P₂SiMe₃)₄ 5 reacts to (Me₃Si)₂P? P(SSiMe₃)(Sime₃), (Me₃SiS)(Me₃Si)P? P(SSiMe₃). (Diastereoisomer ratio 10:1), (Me₃SiS)₂P? P(SiMe₃)₂ and (Me₃SiS)₂P? P(SSiMe₃)(Sime₃). With the molar ratio 1:4 the reaction yields (Me₃SiS)₂P? P(SSiMe₃)₂ (main product), (Me₃SiS)₃P(S) and (Me₃SiS)₃P. All silylated silylphosphines tend to decompose under formation of (Me₃Si)₂S. (Me₃Si)₃P₇ reacts with sulphur at 20°C (15 h) under decomposition of the P₇-cage and formation of (Me₃SiS)₃P(S). The products of the reaction of 5 with sulphur in hexane solution (molar ratio more than 1:3) undergo readily further reactions at 60°C under cleavage of P? P bonds and splitting off (Me₃Si)₂S, leading to (Me₃SiS)₃P(S) and cage molecules like P₄S₃, P₄S₇, and P₄S₁₀ and P? S-polymers. (Me₃SiS)₃P(S) isi thermally unstable and decomposes to P₄S₁₀ and (Me₃Si)₂S. Sulphur-containing silylphosphines like (Me₃SiS)P(S)Me₂ react with HBr at ?78°C under formation of Me₃SiBr (quantitative cleavage of the Si? S bond) and Me₂P(S)SH, which reacts with HBr to produce H₂S and Me₂P(S)Br.     

Reaction of Anthranilamide with Phosphorus Pentasulfide: Formation of 2-Mercapto-(1H)-1,3,2λ5-benzodiazaphosphorine-2,4-dithione

The reaction of anthranilamide with phosphorus pentasulfide in boiling pyridine leads to the benzodiazaphosphorine-pyridine salt 2 . The structure is established by elemental analysis, ¹H- ¹³C- ¹⁵N- ³¹P-NMR, and mass spectral data.     

Total Synthesis of Pulvomycin D

A synthetic route to the pulvomycin class of natural products is presented, which culminated in the first synthesis of a pulvomycin, pulvomycin D. Key elements of the strategy include a pivotal aldol reaction which led to bond formation between the C24-C40 and the C8-C23 fragment. The remaining C1-C7 fragment was attached by a Yamaguchi esterification completing the assembly of the 40 carbon atoms within the main skeleton. Ring closure to the 22-membered lactone ring was achieved in the final stages of the synthesis by a Heck reaction. The completion of the synthesis required the removal of six silyl protecting groups in combination with olefin formation at C26-C27 by a Peterson elimination.     

[2+3] Amide Cages by Oxidation of [2+3] Imine Cages – Revisiting Molecular Hosts for Highly Efficient Nitrate Binding

The pollution of groundwater with nitrate is a serious issue because nitrate can cause several diseases such as methemoglobinemia or cancer. Therefore, selective removal of nitrate by efficient binding to supramolecular hosts is highly desired. Here we describe how to make [2+3] amide cages in very high to quantitative yields by applying an optimized Pinnick oxidation protocol for the conversion of corresponding imine cages. By NMR titration experiments of the eight different [2+3] amide cages with nitrate, chloride and hydrogen sulfate we identified one cage with an unprecedented high selectivity towards nitrate binding vs. chloride (S=705) or hydrogensulfate (S>13500) in CD₂Cl₂/CD₃CN (1 : 3). NMR experiments as well as single-crystal structure comparison of host-guest complexes give insight into structure-property-relationships.