Polymorphism of phenylpyruvic acid studied by IR, Raman and solid state C NMR spectroscopy

Polymorphs I and II of phenylpyruvic acid are obtained as mixtures of both crystal forms or relatively pure crystals, from different solvents. Polymorph I is more stable than polymorph II at room temperature. Spectral characteristics of these polymorphs are discussed on the basis of IR, Raman and solid state ¹³C NMR spectra. Also, the assignment of the IR features observed in the 1600–1700 cm⁻¹ region is re-investigated by referring to the spectra of heavy-atom substituted derivatives. It is suggested that the C=O stretching band is split by the crystal field for both polymorphs.     

Vibrational spectra of cyclobutanecarbonyl chloride and bromide and their α-deuterated compounds

The IR spectra of cyclobutanecarbonyl chloride and bromide and their α-deuterated compounds have been recorded in the vapor, liquid and crystal states. The Raman spectra have also been measured in the liquid state. Comparison of the spectra in the liquid phase with those in the crystal phase reveals that these acyl halides exist in a conformational equilibrium in the liquid state. Tentative vibrational assignments are proposed on the basis of the isotope effect and previous published results for other simple cyclobutane compounds.     

An approach to the prediction of retention times in liquid chromatography

The utility of Rekker's hydrophobic fragmental constant has been examined for optimization of reversed-phase mode liquid chromatographic separations. The chromatographic behavior of about 60 non-ionic compounds was measured in different acetonitrile/water mixtures and the logarithm of their capacity factors (log k) was correlated with their calculated hydrophobicities (log P). Linear relations were found in each case between log k and log P. The slope of the various lines was related to the percentage concentration of acetonitrile in the mobile phase. It was shown that, by using nine stand ard compounds and measuring their capacity factors in five eluents with different acetonitrile concentrations, the retention time could be predicted for 60 compounds. Calculation of the concentration of the organic modifier was also possible in a system of well coated octadecyl bonded packings with acetonitrile/water mixtures as eluent. Prediction of the capacity factor was accomplished to within 5% error.     

Registry and search of chemical compounds on graphics display

The registry and substructure search component of in-house system SPHINCS (Structure /Property Handling Information Network for Chemical Substances) has been developed. For registry, a chemical structure is constructed on a graphics display by use of templates (e.g., 6N for pyridine, NH2 for amino group) and commands (e.g., BOND, EXCHANGE, DELETE). The generated connection table and atom coordinates are stored in a file. In a search, a query substructure is drawn on a graphics display. Special atom symbols (e.g., A for any atoms but hydrogen, HT for hetero atoms) can be used to represent the generic nature of a search. More than 1000 fragment codes (elements, rings, chains and augmented atoms), generated by computer analysis of connection tables, are used as primary search screens. An atom—bond—atom search program removes false drop structures. The structures retrieved are displayed in forms familiar to chemists with use of templates.     

Improving peptide fragmentation by N-terminal derivatization with high proton affinity

An improved method of de novo peptide sequencing based on mass spectrometry using novel N-terminal derivatization reagents with high proton affinity has been developed. The introduction of a positively charged group into the N-terminal amino group of a peptide is known to enhance the relative intensity of b-ions in product ion spectra, allowing the easy interpretation of the spectra. However, the physicochemical properties of charge derivatization reagents required for efficient fragmentation remain unclear. In this study, we prepared several derivatization reagents with high proton affinity, which are thought to be appropriate for peptide fragmentation under low-energy collision-induced dissociation (CID) conditions, and examined their usefulness in de novo peptide sequencing. Comparison of the effects on fragmentation among three derivatization reagents having a guanidino or an amidino moiety, which differ in proton affinity, clearly indicated that there was an optimal proton affinity for efficient fragmentation of peptides. Among reagents tested in this study, derivatization with 4-amidinobenzoic acid brought about the most effective fragmentation. This derivatization approach will offer a novel de novo peptide sequencing method under low-energy CID conditions.     

IR Study on Aqueous Solution Behavior of D-Cycloserine

IR spectra were measured for an antitubercular agent, D-cycloserine (CS), and the hydrolyzate, β-aminooxy-D-alanine (AOA) and the dimer, cis-3, 6-bis(aminooxymethyl)-2, 5-piperadinedione (CS-dimer) at various pHs in aqueous solutions. Molecular species existing in the ionic equilibria were characterized by the pH dependence of the spectra. Band assignments were carried out by reference to the spectra of D₂0 solutions and those of related compounds. Spontaneous transformation of CS to CS-dimer was observed by the IR spectra for the neutral aqueous solution. The spectral evidence suggested that the non-ionic form of CS plays a key role in the dimerization process.     

Determination of the migration times of flow measurement markers in CEC

The electroosmotic migration times of fructose, water, and phenol have been measured in several solutions. The electroosmotic flow rate was fundamentally dependent on buffer concentration and on the concentration of additives such as sodium chloride; additives such as methanol and sodium dodecylsulfate did not influence the flow rate, yet tetrabutylammonium bromide had a significant effect.     

Quantitative structure-retention relationships of phenolic compounds without Hammett's equations

Retention times of phenolic compounds in a given pH eluent in reversed-phase liquid chromatography were predicted from dissociation constants derived from atomic partial charges and log P-values calculated by a computational chemical method. The precision of the calculation of atomic partial charges by AMI and PM3 methods of MOPAC was evaluated. The atomic partial charges obtained by AMI were the more acceptable. The atomic partial charges obtained from the hydrogen of the hydroxyl group included an ortho-effect, therefore an ortho-effect was added to the predicted values. The precision of predicted retention factors obtained using predicted pKa values was similar to that using reference pKa values.     

Dielectric properties of quaternary ammonium ion-exchange beads dispersed in aqueous phases

Dielectric measurements were carried out for dense sediments of quaternary ammonium type anion-exchange resin beads dispersed in deionized water over a frequency range of 30 Hz to 130 MHz. According to a method proposed in previous studies the relative permittivities and electrical conductivities of ion-exchange beads were evaluated from the relaxation data observed in a megahertz region on the basis of a theory of interfacial polarization. The permittivities of the ion-exchange beads were found to be unchanged irrespectively of the salt form and somewhat lower than that of a continuous medium, while the conductivities of the ion-exchange beads were characteristic of the salt form. The equivalent ionic conductances of different counter anions in the beads were estimated from the conductivities of the ion-exchange beads. These results indicate an ion-binding effect in the resin beads.