Matrix-isolation-FTIR spectroscopy with an integrating sphere

The use of an integrating sphere for the measurement of absorption spectra of thin films is described. The thin film (for example a rare gas matrix) is grown directly on the inside surface of the sphere. Multiple reflections inside the integrating sphere lead to significant enhancement of weak absorptions of the film, increasing the sensitivity of such measurements.     

A 3D QSAR study on a set of dopamine D4 receptor antagonists

The molecular alignments obtained from a previously reported pharmacophore model have been employed in a three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship (3D QSAR) study, to obtain a more detailed insight into the structure-activity relationships for D(2) and D(4) receptor antagonists. The frequently applied CoMFA method and the related CoMSIA method were used. Statistically significant models have been derived with these two methods, based on a set of 32 structurally diverse D(2) and D(4) receptor antagonists. The CoMSIA and the CoMFA methods produced equally good models expressed in terms of q(2) values. The predictive power of the derived models were demonstrated to be high. Graphical interpretation of the results, provided by the CoMSIA method, brings to light important structural features of the compounds related to either low- or high-affinity D(2) or D(4) antagonism. The results of the 3D QSAR studies indicate that bulky N-substituents decrease D(2) binding, whereas D(4) binding is enhanced. Electrostatically favorable and unfavorable regions exclusive to D(2) receptor binding were identified. Likewise, certain hydrogen-bond acceptors can be used to lower D(2) affinity. These observations may be exploited for the design of novel dopamine D(4) selective antagonists.     

Über Chrom(II)-carboxylate und Halogenochromate(II)

Highly pure chromium(II) acetate, was obtained from chromium powder and anhydrous acetic acid in the presence of a small amount of acetylhalide. Cr^II acetate reacts with acetyl halide in anhydrous acetic acid to sesquisolvates like CrCl₂ · 3/2 CH₃COOH. If one equivalent of alkali acetate or an organic nitrogen base is added to solutions of Cr^II acetate in acetyl halide/acetic acid mixtures, trihalochromates(II) are precipitated which are hexagonal in structure, except the ammonium and the potassium salt. With two equivalents of alkali or ammonium acetate tetrachlorochromates(II) of cesium, rubidium and ammonium are precipitated. They are tetragonal in structure (K₂NiF₄ type). Using pyridinium acetate with various mixtures of acetyl bromide and acetic acid, only the solvates (PyH)₃(CrBr₅) · 2CH₃COOH is formed.     

L?sungsmitteleinflu? auf das Redoxverhalten des Hexakismethylisonitrilmangan (I) ions

The redox behaviour of hexakismethylisonitrilmanganese(I) [MnL ₆ ⁺] has been studied in acetic acid, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, propylenecarbonate, butyrolactone, methanol, ethanol, nitromethane, acetonitrile, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone, dimethylformamide, dimethyl sulfoxide and water. The reversible diffusion-controlled oxidation MnL ₆ ⁺/MnL ₆ ²⁺ could be observed in all solvents studied, on both the dropping mercury electrode and the stationary platinum electrode. Employing tetrabutylammonium perchlorate as supporting electrolyte, the oxidation MnL ₆ ²⁺/MnL ₆ ³⁺ was observable only in acetic acid, nitromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, dichloromethane, propylenecarbonate, butyrolactone and acetonitrile. In all other solvents oxidation of the solvent preceded the oxidation MnL ₆ ²⁺/MnL ₆ ³⁺. Poorly defined polarographic waves attributable to the one electron reduction of the MnL ₆ ⁺ were observed in butyrolactone, propylenecarbonate, acetonitrile, dimethylformamide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone and dimethyl sulfoxide. All potential values were recorded versus bisbiphenylchromium(I)-iodide [BBCr(I)J], the problems of measuring against external aqueous reference electrodes are discussed. The redox potential of the process MnL ₆ ⁺/MnL ₆ ²⁺ was found to be a function of the donor properties of the solvents used; the effects of outer sphere coordination on the redox behaviour of this couple are discussed. No effect of the supporting electrolytes tetrabutylammonium perchlorate, tetraethylammonium nitrate and tetraethylammonium perchlorate on the redox behaviour of MnL ₆ ⁺ was found. The UV-spectrum of MnL ₆(PF₆)₂ has been recorded.     

Die Fehlordnung des Natriumazides und deren Einfluß auf die thermische Zersetzung, 2. Mitt.: Berechnung der Polarisationsenergie für den Ausbau eines Ionenpaares aus Natriumazid

Zusammenfassung Zur Berechnung der Polarisationsenergie nach dem Konzept eines starren Gitters wird zuerst die Polarisierbarkeit des N₃ ^– in NaN₃ berechnet. Mit den bekannten Daten für die Brechungsindizes in den Hauptachsen kann nach einer Methode vonMott der erforderliche Polarisierbarkeitstensor aufgestellt werden. Um Argumente für die Berechtigung des Verfahrens zu erhalten, wird die Polarisierbarkeit des Chlorions in NaCl analog berechnet. Unter Zugrundelegung der vonPauling gegebenen Strukturdaten des NaN₃ wird dann die Polarisationsenergie mit Hilfe verallgemeinerter Grundlagen für den Ausbau eines Ionenpaares aus NaN₃ und NaCl berechnet, während Dipol—Dipol-Wechselwirkungen abgeschätzt werden. Vernachlässigt man den Beitrag der Verschiebungspolarisation, so erhält man für die gesamte Polarisationsenergie bei NaN₃ 3,4 eV und bei NaCl 4,2 eV, wasSchottky-Fehlordnung vermuten läßt. Der Zusammenhang mit der Fehlerbildungsenergie wird im Anschluß daran diskutiert.

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For the determination of the polarization energy based upon the model of a rigid lattice, the polarizability of the azide ion in sodium azide is calculated. WithMott's method and the known data for the refractive indices along the main directions the polarizability tensor can be constructed. An analogous calculation is performed for the polarizability of the chlorine ion in NaCl in order to test arguments of our method. WithPauling's data of the NaN₃ structure, the polarization energy for the removal of an ion pair from both NaN₃ and NaCl is calculated by means of a generalized basis estimating dipole—dipole interactions. Neglecting the displacement polarization, one obtains for the total polarization energy a value of 3,4 eV for NaN₃, and 4,2 eV for NaCl, resp., pointing atSchottky-disorder. The connection with the energy of defect formation is discussed hereupon.

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A simple cobalt catalyst system for the efficient and regioselective cyclotrimerisation of alkynes

The intermolecular cyclotrimerisation of terminal and internal alkynes can be catalysed by simple cobalt complexes such as a CoBr2(diimine) under mild reaction conditions when treated with zinc and zinc iodide with high regioselectivity in excellent yields.     

Furancarbonsäuren aus Rinderharn

Furancarboxylic Acids in Cattle Urine The urine of cattle contains large amounts of furancarboxylic acids. The same acids were isolated from rats after feeding with methyl esters of the so-called F-acids. Since the F-acids were not detected in cattle-food, they must be produced somewhere in the body of cattle.     

Formation and reactions of metal-metal bonded heterobimetallic (C5H4PR2)-bridged (Zr-Ir) and (Zr-Rh) complexes: evidence for the participation of metal hydride intermediates

Treatment of the complexes [(C(5)H(4)PR(2))(2)Zr(CH(3))(2)](b: R = isopropyl; c: R = cyclohexyl) with the reagent HIr(CO)(PPh(3))(3) (2b) yield the heterobimetallic complexes [mu-C(5)H(4)PR(2))(2)(H(3)C-Zr-Ir(CO)(PPh(3)))] (4b, 4c) with evolution of methane. The reaction of the -PPh(2) substituted analogue with initially yields an intermediate [(H(3)C)(2)Zr(mu-C(5)H(4)PPh(2))(2)Ir(H)(CO)(PPh(3))] 5a, that still contains both methyl groups at zirconium and does not contain a metal-metal bond. At room temperature, the intermediate reacts further with methane formation to eventually yield the (Zr-Ir) complex 4a. The corresponding [mu-C(5)H(4)PR(2))(2)(H(3)C-Zr-Rh(CO)(PPh(3)))] complexes 3a (R = Ph) and 3b (R = isopropyl) react cleanly with isopropyl alcohol to liberate methane and yield the corresponding [mu-C(5)H(4)PR(2))(2)(Me(2)CHO-Zr-Rh(CO)(PPh(3)))] products (7a, 7b). Carefully monitoring the reaction of with Me(2)CHOH by NMR revealed that the Zr-Rh functionality is attacked first to give the intermediate [Me(Me(2)CHO)Zr([micro sign]-C(5)H(4)PR(2))(2)Rh(H)(CO)(PPh(3))] (6b). This intermediate then reacts further to cleave off methane and re-form the (Zr-Rh) metal-metal bond to yield the product 7b. The tetrametallic mu-oxo-(Zr-Rh) metallocene derivate 11a was obtained starting from the (Zr-Rh) complex 3a and it was characterized by X-ray diffraction. It may be that this reaction is also initiated by H-OH addition to the [Zr-Rh] metal-metal bond.