A comparative study of the thermal reactivities of some transition metal oxalates in selected atmospheres

A comparative investigation has been made of the nonisothermal, solid-state thermal decompositions of the oxalates of six divalent transition metals (cations: manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper and zinc) in alternative flowing atmospheres, inert (N₂, CO₂), reducing (H₂) and oxidizing (air). Derivative thermogravimetry (DTG) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) response peak maxima, providing a measure of reaction temperatures, have been used to determine salt reactivities and thus to characterize the factors that control the relative stabilities of this set of chemically related reactants. Two trends were identified. Trend (1): in the inert and reducing atmospheres, the decomposition temperature (salt stability) increased with rise in enthalpy of formation of the divalent transition metal oxide, MO. It is concluded that the rupture of the cation-oxygen (oxalate) bond is the parameter that determines the stability of salts within this set. Trend (2): the diminution of decomposition temperatures from values for reactions in inert/reducing atmosphere to those for reactions in an oxidizing atmosphere increased with the difference in formation enthalpy between MO and the other participating oxide (MO_3/2 or MO_1/2). The change of cation valence tended to promote reaction, most decompositions in O₂ occurred at lower temperatures, but the magnitude of the effect varied considerably within this set of reactants. Observed variations in stoichiometric and kinetic characteristics with reaction conditions are discussed, together with the mechanisms of thermal decompositions of these solid oxalates.This approach to the elucidation of crystolysis reaction mechanisms emphasizes the value of comparative investigations within the group of chemically related reactants. Previous isothermal kinetic studies had been made for each of the reactants selected here. From these, much has been learned about the form of the (isothermal) solid-state yield-time curves, often interpreted to provide information about the geometry of interface development for the individual rate processes. However, identification of the controls of reactivity, reaction initiation (nucleation) and advance (nucleus growth), is much more difficult to characterize and less progress has been made towards elucidation of the interface chemistry. The trends of reactivity changes with salt compositions, identified here, offer a complementary approach to that provided by the study of single salts. Much of the recent literature on thermal decompositions of solids has been concerned with individual reactants, but many results and conclusions are not presented in the widest possible perspective. Comparisons between systematically related reactants are identified here as providing a chemical context for the elucidation of the chemical steps that participate in interface reactions. The article advocates the use of a more chemical approach in investigations of crystolysis (solid-state chemical) reactions.     

R?ntgenspektrometrische Elementbestimmung in Abwasser: Probenvorbereitung und Matrixkorrekturverfahren

Zusammenfassung Für Elementbestimmungen in Abwasser wird ein Röntgenfluorescenzverfahren beschrieben. Zur Probenvorbereitung werden die Elemente durch Gefriertrocknung auf einem inerten Träger angereichert. Diese Anreicherung ist nicht selektiv und erfaßt praktisch alle in Abwasser gelösten und suspendierten Verunreinigungen. Für die Berechnung der Elementkonzentrationen aus den gemessenen Fluorescenzintensitäten wird ein Matrixkorrekturverfahren angegeben, welches dem unterschiedlichen Absorptionsverhalten der Probenmatrix Rechnung trägt. Die Massenabsorptionskoeffizienten werden durch Messung der diffus gestreuten Bremsstrahlung bzw. der Comptonstreustrahlung ermittelt. Die Selbstabsorption des zu bestimmenden Elementes wird rechnerisch berücksichtigt. Das Korrekturverfahren kann auf alle mit Röntgenfluorescenzanalyse bestimmbaren Elemente angewendet werden.

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Determination of elements in waste water by x-ray fluorescence analysis: Sample preparation and matrix correction method

Summary For sample preparation the elements are enriched upon an inert carrier by freeze-drying. This enriching procedure is not selective and collects all dissolved and suspended contaminations from the waste water. In order to calculate the element concentrations from the measured fluorescence intensities a matrix correction method is given which considers the different absorption behaviour of the matrix. The mass absorption coefficients are obtained by measuring the scattered X-ray tube spectrum or a Compton scattered X-ray tube line, respectively. The self-absorption of the element to be determined is taken into account. The correction method is applicable to all elements detectable by X-ray fluorescence.

Herrn Dr. H. Wagner danken wir für das stete Interesse, die zahlreichen konstruktiven Diskussionen und die Hilfe beim Abfassen des Manuskripts.     

Efficient RNase H-directed cleavage of RNA promoted by antisense DNA or 2'F-ANA constructs containing acyclic nucleotide inserts

The ability of modified antisense oligonucleotides (AONs) containing acyclic interresidue units to support RNase H-promoted cleavage of complementary RNA is described. Manipulation of the backbone and sugar geometries in these conformationally labile monomers shows great benefits in the enzymatic recognition of the nucleic acid hybrids, while highlighting the importance of local strand conformation on the hydrolytic efficiency of the enzyme more conclusively. Our results demonstrate that the duplexes support remarkably high levels of enzymatic degradation when treated with human RNase HII, making them efficient mimics of the native substrates. Furthermore, interesting linker-dependent modulation of enzymatic activity is observed during in vitro assays, suggesting a potential role for this AON class in an RNase H-dependent pathway of controlling RNA expression. Additionally, the butyl-modified 2'F-ANA AONs described in this work constitute the first examples of a nucleic acid species capable of eliciting high RNase H activity while possessing a highly flexible molecular architecture at predetermined sites along the AON.     

Synthesis and Preliminary Anti‐bacterial Activity of Some 4‐Substituted‐N1‐2‐pyridylsulfanilamide Derivatives

2‐Amino‐4‐ethoxycarbonylpyridine 1 was used as a starting material in the synthesis of some 4‐substituted‐N¹‐2‐pyridylsulfanilamide derivatives to evaluate their antimicrobial activity. The obtained compounds were of no particular effect against the tested organisms except for a noticeable inhibition of B. subtilis, which was of varying extents but remained clearly significant.     

New Group 6 metal carbonyl derivatives of 2-(2'(-pyridyl)benzimidazole: synthesis and spectroscopic studies

Reaction of Cr(CO)(6) with 2-(2'-pyridyl)benzimidazole (pbiH) under reduced pressure resulted in the formation of the dinuclear complex [Cr(2)(CO)(6)(pbiH)(2)]. Infra-red (IR) spectroscopy revealed the presence of terminal and bridge Cr-CO bonds. Interaction of M(CO)(6), M=Cr, Mo and W, with pbiH in the presence of 2,2'-bipyridine (bpy) gave the tetracarbonyl complexes [M(CO)(4)(pbiH)].bpy. Spectroscopic studies of the complexes indicated the presence of hydrogen bonding between the bpy nitrogen and the NH group of pbiH. Reactions of M(CO)(6) with pbiH in the presence of PPh(3) gave the tricarbonyl monosubstituted derivatives [M(CO)(3)(PPh(3))(pbiH)]. The spectroscopic studies of the complexes suggested the proposed structures.     

1-Methoxycarbonyl-substituiertes 2,3-Dihydropyridin-4(1H)-on (= Methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-oxopyridin-1-carboxylat) als Chromophor für die photochemische [2 + 2]-Cycloaddition

1-Methoxycarbonyl-Substituted 2,3-Dihydropyridin-4(1H)-one(= Methyl 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-4-oxopyridine-1-carboxylate) as Chromophore for Photochemical [2 + 2]-Cycloadditions With olefins having an electron-acceptor as well as with olefins having an electron-donor substituent, 1-methoxycarbonyl-substituted dihydropyridinone 12 undergoes [2 + 2] cycloaddition in good preparative yields. The photochemical cycloaddition is highly regioselective. For preparative purposes, the ring junction can be equilibrated to the thermodynamically more stable cis-junction. Only the ‘endo’/‘exo’ selectivity at the C-atom bearing the olefin substituent cannot be controlled. The photodimerization of 12 is the only side reaction. Using a slight excess of the olefin, the photodimerization can be suppressed. The protecting group at the N-atom of the dihydropyridinone can be varied in order to introduce an internal sensitizer, as shown with 1-acyl-substituted compound 29 , which underwent the cycloaddition process even with sunlight.     

Schnelle Photometrie komplizierter biochemischer Mehrkomponentensysteme

Zusammenfassung Eine Übersicht über die schnelle photometrische Analyse komplizierter biochemischer Mehrkomponentensysteme wird gegeben. Zunächst werden apparative Probleme und Meßbedingungen behandelt. Anschließend werden die Auswertverfahren für Mehrstoffsysteme in homogener Lösung (multiplikative Farbmischung) und für solche mit inhomogener Verteilung (additive Farbmischung) beschrieben. Als praktische Anwendungsbeispiele dienen die Analyse von Nucleotidsummenspektren und Meerschweinchengehirnreflexionspektren sowie die Bestimmung des Oxigenierungsgrades von Hämoglobin.

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Rapid photometry of complicated biochemical multi-component systems

After discussing general problems concerning apparatus and measuring conditions the analysis of multi-component systems in homogeneous solutions (multiplicative colour mixture) and of those with inhomogeneous distribution (additive colour mixture) is described. Analysis of nucleotides and guinea pig brain and determination of the degree of oxygenation of haemoglobin are presented as examples.

     

Direkte fluorimetrische Bestimmung von 3,4-Benzpyren im w?\rigen Medium

Zusammenfassung Es wurde eine direkte Bestimmung des 3,4-Benzpyrens in wä\riger Lösung beschrieben, die auf der Löslichkeitserhöhung beruht, die das in Wasser schwer lösliche 3,4-Benzpyren durch Coffein erfährt. Es können so noch 4 ng/ml bei der angegebenen Standardisierung bestimmt werden. Bei der Direktbestimmung des 3,4-Benzpyrens im System Coffein-Wasser ist ein p_H >6,0 einzuhalten, da bei höheren Wasserstoffionenkonzentrationen die Fluorescenzintensität stark abnimmt.

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Direct fluorimetric determination of benzo(a)pyrene in aqueous medium

A method for the direct determination of benzo(a)pyrene in aqueous solution is based on the increase of its solubility by coffeine. 4 ng of benzo(a)pyrene/ml can be determined by the procedure described. In this direct determination in the system coffeine-water the p_H has to be adjusted to >6.0, as the fluorescence intensity considerably decreases with higher H⁺ concentrations.

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Eine ausführliche Darstellung findet sich in der Dissertation von G. Becker, Univ. Karlsruhe 1968.

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Die Messungen zu dieser Arbeit -wurden an dem Chemischen Untersuchungsamt für das Saarland, Saarbrücken, mit einem Spektralphotometer der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft ausgeführt. Beiden Institutionen sind wir zu Dank verpflichtet.     

Reaction of a stable aminoarylcarbene with 2-chloroacrylonitrile: dearomatizing cyclization rather than cyclopropanation

The reaction of a stable aminoarylcarbene with 2-chloroacrylonitrile is reported. The resulting 1/1 adduct has been spectroscopically and structurally characterized. The initial Michael addition is not followed by cyclopropane formation but by a dearomatizing cyclization affording an original bicyclic structure.     

Reaktionen von komplexliganden : XIX. Einschiebung von inaminen in chrom-alkenylcarben- und chrom-aminocarber-bindungen

1-Diethylaminopropyne reacts with pentacarbonyl[methoxy(2,2-diphenylethenyl)carbene]chromium in a stereoselective way to give pentacarbonyl-[diethylamino-E-(2-methoxy-1-methyl-4,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadienyl)carbene]-chromium via insertion of the alkyne into the metal-carbene bond. The reaction of the ynamine with pentacarbonyl[methylamino(phenyl)carbene]chromium results in insertion of the alkyne and loss of carbon monoxide to give cis-tetracarbonyl[3-aza-1-methyl-2-phenyl-2-butenyl)diethylaminocarbene]-chromium. Its structure was established by oxidative degradation in an aqueous medium to give 2-benzoyl-N,N-diethylpropanamide and finally confirmed by an X-ray analysis. The new compounds are characterized spectroscopically.