Resonant electron capture by orotic acid molecules

Resonant electron attachment by orotic acid molecules (6-COOH-uracil) are studied in the energy range of 0–14 eV via negative ion mass spectrometry. Molecular ions, whose lifetimes relative to electron autodetachment are found to be ~300 μs are recorded in the region of thermal electron energies; they form in the valence state through a vibration-excited resonance mechanism. Unlike unsubstituted uracil, most dissociative processes occur in the low-energy region of <4 eV and are due to carboxylic anions. An absolute cross section of 2.4 × 10^?17 cm² is found for the most intense fragment ions [M–H]^– at an output energy of 1.33 eV. The kinetics of decarboxylation is considered for these ions. This could be a model reaction for the last stage of uridine monophosphate biosynthesis.     

Oxidation of white phosphorus by peroxides in water

A mixture of hypophosphorous, phosphorous, and phosphoric acids is formed during the anaerobic oxidation of white phosphorus by peroxides [ROOН; R = Н, 3-ClC₆H₄CO, (СН₃)₃С] in water. The rate of reactions grows considerably upon adding nonpolar organic solvents. The activity series of peroxides and solvents are determined experimentally. NMR spectroscopy shows that the main product of the reaction is phosphorous acid, regardless of the nature of the peroxide and solvent. A radical mechanism of oxidation of white phosphorus by peroxides in water is proposed. It is initiated by the homolysis of peroxide with the formation of НO^? radicals that are responsible for the homolytic opening of phosphoric tetrahedrons. Further oxidation and stages of the hydrolysis of intermediate phosphorus-containing compounds yield products of the reaction.     

Acid-catalyzed intramolecular cyclization of N-(4,4-diethoxybutyl)sulfonamides as a novel approach to the 1-sulfonyl-2-arylpyrrolidines

Herein we report our studies on the acid-catalyzed cyclisation of N-(4,4-diethoxybutyl)sulfonamides at the presence of polyatomic phenols as an efficient one-pot approach to the synthesis of 1-sulfonyl-2-arylpyrrolidines from the acyclic precursors.     

Enantioselective addition of Et2Zn to seven‐membered cyclic imines catalyzed by a (R)-VAPOL-Zn(II) complex

Various substituted dibenzo[b,f][1,4]oxazepines underwent an enantioselective alkylation with Et₂Zn catalyzed by a (R)-VAPOL-Zn(II) complex. The corresponding chiral 11-ethyl-10,11-dihydrodibenzo[b,f][1,4]oxazepine derivatives were obtained with good yields and moderate enantioselectivities. This represents the first example of enantioselective addition of Et₂Zn to cyclic aldimines.     

Structure–reactivity relationship in Diels–Alder reactions obtained using the condensed reaction graph approach

By the structural representation of a chemical reaction in the form of a condensed graph a model allowing the prediction of rate constants (logk) of Diels–Alder reactions performed in different solvents and at different temperatures is constructed for the first time. The model demonstrates good agreement between the predicted and experimental logk values: the mean squared error is less than 0.75 log units. Erroneous predictions correspond to reactions in which reagents contain rarely occurring structural fragments. The model is available for users at https://cimm.kpfu.ru/predictor/.     

Forms of solid solution ordering upon decreasing temperature

The work reports different forms of solid solution ordering: from the well-known atom redistribution processes over positions and the decomposition of the solid solution to the formation of superstructures, modulated structures, rotation of atomic groups, splitting of sites. For each ordering form as a crystal chemical phenomenon the position of atoms, molecules, and vacancies in the crystal structure of the solid solution is considered and the place of these processes among the main crystal chemical phenomena is determined. The manifestation of order–disorder processes in phase diagrams of systems is also analyzed: from the classical heterogeneous decomposition of solid solutions to the formation of ordered chemical compounds and other phase transitions. The necessity of a thorough study of the atomic-molecular nature of the solid solution ordering by modern X-ray diffraction crystallographic methods and high-resolution electron microscopy is demonstrated. For each ordering form examples are given, the driving force of the process is distinguished, and a brief literature review is presented.     

Mathematical simulation of the formation of liquid products from catalytic cracking gases over a zeolite-containing catalyst modified with Group VI and VIII metals

The kinetics of the formation of liquid products from catalytic cracking gases over a zeolite-containing catalyst in a flow reactor in the temperature range from 260 to 420°C at GHSV = 30–264 h^–1 and an on-stream time of 5–25 s has been investigated. A kinetic model for the process proceeding according to a likely scheme is proposed. The rate constants and activation energies of certain reactions involved in the process have been determined. A mathematical model of the process taking into account the mass and heat balances, as well as hydrodynamic conditions, has been developed. The concentration and temperature fields and the pressure over the catalyst bed height have been calculated. The target product yield on has been plotted as a function of the on-stream time.     

Short-time isoprene polymerization under the action of a titanium–magnesium catalyst

The short-time polymerization of isoprene under the action of a TiCl₄/MgCl2?i-Bu₃Al heterogeneous catalyst has been investigated. Pulse mixing of the catalyst and monomer in a cylindrical tubular reactor with a certain length followed by ethanol injection has made it possible to carry out polymerization for 0.1?0.7 s. In the first 0.3 s, when there is a considerable rise in the activity of the catalyst, living polymerization of isoprene takes place. In this period, polyisoprene has up to 95% trans-1,4 units. Extending the polymerization time to 0.7 s diminishes the average molar mass of polyisoprene, broadens its molar mass distribution, and decreases the concentration of trans-1,4 units to 83%. The data of this study have been analyzed on the basis of the kinetic continuity of the polymer chain initiation and growth.     

Theoretical investigation of the molecular structure and spectroscopic properties of oxicams

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most frequently prescribed drugs and have multiple therapeutic uses. These drugs are predominantly used for the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases because of their analgesic, antipyretic, and antiplatelet activities. Oxicams constitute an interesting class of organic compounds and have been investigated in the search for new analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs. In the present work, a theoretical investigation of the molecular structure and spectroscopic properties of a series of five oxicams in different solvents was performed using density functional theory (DFT) methods. The geometric optimizations of the oxicams were carried out using the M06 density functional and the CBSB7 basis set. The infrared data were all obtained at the same theoretical level. The UV-Vis absorption and NMR data of some oxicams were calculated using the DFT and CBSB3 basis sets. The analysis of structural parameters, particularly the bond length and spectroscopic data, indicated that interactions occurred between the hydrogen bond types for 4-meloxicam, isoxicam, and normeloxicam. Stereoelectronic interactions caused by the substitution of alkyl groups caused the bond lengths to elongate. Similarly, the substitution of heteroatoms, such as nitrogen, sulfur, or oxygen, increased the bond lengths and angular stresses.     

Atomically flat single terminated oxide substrate surfaces

Scientific interest in atomically controlled layer-by-layer fabrication of transition metal oxide thin films and heterostructures has increased intensely in recent decades for basic physics reasons as well as for technological applications. This trend has to do, in part, with the coming post-Moore era, and functional oxide electronics could be regarded as a viable alternative for the current semiconductor electronics. Furthermore, the interface of transition metal oxides is exposing many new emergent phenomena and is increasingly becoming a playground for testing new ideas in condensed matter physics. To achieve high quality epitaxial thin films and heterostructures of transition metal oxides with atomically controlled interfaces, one critical requirement is the use of atomically flat single terminated oxide substrates since the atomic arrangements and the reaction chemistry of the topmost surface layer of substrates determine the growth and consequent properties of the overlying films. Achieving the atomically flat and chemically single terminated surface state of commercially available substrates, however, requires judicious efforts because the surface of as-received substrates is of chemically mixed nature and also often polar. In this review, we summarize the surface treatment procedures to accomplish atomically flat surfaces with single terminating layer for various metal oxide substrates. We particularly focus on the substrates with lattice constant ranging from 4.00 Å to 3.70 Å, as the lattice constant of most perovskite materials falls into this range. For materials outside the range, one can utilize the substrates to induce compressive or tensile strain on the films and explore new states not available in bulk. The substrates covered in this review, which have been chosen with commercial availability and, most importantly, experimental practicality as a criterion, are KTaO₃, REScO₃ (RE = Rare-earth elements), SrTiO₃, La_0.18Sr_0.82Al_0.59Ta_0.41O₃ (LSAT), NdGaO₃, LaAlO₃, SrLaAlO₄, and YAlO₃. Analyzing all the established procedures, we conclude that atomically flat surfaces with selective A- or B-site single termination would be obtained for most commercially available oxide substrates. We further note that this topmost surface layer selectivity would provide an additional degree of freedom in searching for unforeseen emergent phenomena and functional applications in epitaxial oxide thin films and heterostructures with atomically controlled interfaces.