Synthesis and characterization of a bis‐(4‐trifluoromethanesulfonyloxyphenyl)phenylamine monomer and its polymer for light‐emitting applications

This study focuses on the preparation, polymerization, characterization, and optical properties of a new bis‐(4‐trifluoromethanesulfonyloxyphenyl)phenylamine monomer. This is the first nitrogen‐containing monomer having nitrogen atoms as bridges between phenyl rings, and it was synthesized in three steps. The polymerization was carried out through the Ni(0)‐catalyzed homocoupling reaction of the bis‐(4‐trifluoromethanesulfonyloxyphenyl)phenylamine compound. The resulting polymer, polybis(paraphenyl)phenylamine, emitted an intense blue color (where λ = 415 nm) upon irradiation by ultraviolet light. The photoluminescence quantum yield was found to be 36% with a long excited‐state lifetime of 3.3 ns. Electrical conductivity data for an HCl‐doped film of the polymer were also examined. This novel polymer is of interest as an organic emitting material for electroluminescent devices. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 45: 1860–1867, 2007     

Synthesis and crystal structure of bis[N-(2-fluoro-3-methoxy)-salicylideneaminato]copper(II)

The title compound, bis[N-(2-fluoro-3-methoxy)-salicylideneaminato]copper(II) [Cu(C₁₄H₁₂O₂FN)₂] was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined. The title compound is triclinic, space group P with a = 8.552(1), b = 9.645(1), c = 7.871(1) Å, = 108.708(1), = 93.769(1), = 79.429(1), V = 1208.98(1) ų, Z = 2, D _c = 1.696 gcm_–3, (Mo K) = 1.815 mm^–1, R = 0.0369 for 2963 reflections [I>2(I)]. The title compound has crystallographic inversion symmetry with two bidentate Schiff base ligand coordinated to the Cu atom in a square-planar arrangement. The Cu–N1 and Cu–O2 distances are 1.995(1) and 1.885(1) Å, respectively.     

Effects of Orange Leaves Extraction Conditions on Antioxidant and Phenolic Content: Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology

In the last few years, bioactive components or their extraction techniques are gaining special interest in scientific areas. In this framework, orange leaves were used for preparation of extracts with high content of biologically active compounds. To optimize the extraction process, three levels and three variables of Box–Behnken design with response surface methodology were applied. Investigated responses were the total phenolic content (TPC), 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical, cupric ion reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC), and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP). Independent variables were methanol concentration (10–90%), temperature (20–60°C), and extraction time (60–180?min). Experimentally obtained results were fit into a second-order polynomial model with multiple regression. Analysis of variance was used to estimate model fitness and determine optimal conditions for processing. Estimated optimal conditions were 90% methanolic solution, 60°C and 180?min using these parameters; the predicted values of investigated responses were 43.19?mg GAE/g (GAE: gallic acid equivalents), 43.04?mg TE/g (TE: trolox equivalents), 139.34 and 93.76?mg TE/g for TPC, DPPH, CUPRAC, and FRAP, respectively. The obtained optimal conditions could be considered as an alternative strategy for developing novel functional products.     

Chromatographic Separation of Breynia retusa (Dennst.) Alston Bark,Fruit and Leaf Constituents from Bioactive Extracts

Breynia retusa (Dennst.) Alston (also known as Cup Saucer plant) is a food plant with wide applications in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurveda. Extracts obtained with four solvents (dichloromethane, methanol, ethyl acetate and water), from three plant parts, (fruit, leaf and bark) were obtained. Extracts were tested for total phenolic, flavonoid content and antioxidant activities using a battery of assays including 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), cupric reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC), total antioxidant capacity (TAC) (phosphomolybdenum) and metal chelating. Enzyme inhibitory effects were investigated using acetylcholinesterase (AChE), butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), tyrosinase, α-amylase and α-glucosidase as target enzymes. Results showed that the methanolic bark extract exhibited significant radical scavenging activity (DPPH: 202.09 ± 0.15; ABTS: 490.12 ± 0.18 mg Trolox equivalent (TE)/g), reducing potential (FRAP: 325.86 ± 4.36: CUPRAC: 661.82 ± 0.40 mg TE/g) and possessed the highest TAC (3.33 ± 0.13 mmol TE/g). The methanolic extracts were subjected to LC-DAD-MSⁿ and NMR analysis. A two-column LC method was developed to separate constituents, allowing to identify and quantify forty-four and fifteen constituents in bark and fruits, respectively. Main compound in bark was epicatechin-3-O-sulphate and isolation of compound was performed to confirm its identity. Bark extract contained catechins, procyanidins, gallic acid derivatives and the sulfur containing spiroketal named breynins. Aerial parts mostly contained flavonoid glycosides. Considering the bioassays, the methanolic bark extract resulted a potent tyrosinase (152.79 ± 0.27 mg kojic acid equivalent/g), α-amylase (0.99 ± 0.01 mmol acarbose equivalent ACAE/g) and α-glucosidase (2.16 ± 0.01 mmol ACAE/g) inhibitor. In conclusion, methanol is able to extract the efficiently the phytoconstituents of B. retusa and the bark is the most valuable source of compounds.     

Correction to: Novel metal complexes containing 6‑methylpyridine‑2‑carboxylic acid as potent α‑glucosidase inhibitor: synthesis,crystal structures,DFT calculations,and molecular docking

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