HPLC study of the host–guest complexation between fluorescent glutathione derivatives and β-cyclodextrin

RP-HPLC and the van’t Hoff law were used to study the association in which β-cyclodextrin forms inclusion complexes with aminothiol–phthaldialdehyde derivatives prepared from either glutathione (GSH) or γ-glutamylcysteine (γ-glucys) and either naphthalene-2,3-dicarboxaldehyde (NDA) or o-phthaldialdehyde (OPA). Elution was carried out at pH 8.5, the derivatization pH which gave the highest fluorescence signal during batch experiments. The variation of the retention factor (k) was monitored as a function of column temperature (10–35 °C) and β-cyclodextrin concentration (0–5 mM) in the mobile phase. Apparent binding constants, enthalpy and entropy were calculated from van’t Hoff plots for the complexation reaction. These data lay the groundwork for the improvement of high throughput GSH quantification methods using fluorimetry in biological and vegetal samples.     

Tunability of the optical properties in the Y6(W,Mo)(O,N)12 system

New fluorite-type solid solution domains have been evidenced in the system Y₆(W,Mo)(O,N)₁₂ using precursors prepared by the amorphous citrate route. The oxynitrides as well as the low temperature oxides (600 °C) crystallize in a cubic-type symmetry while the oxides annealed above 1200 °C exhibit a rhombohedral symmetry. Either cationic (W/Mo) or anionic (O/N) substitutions bring the possibility to tune the optical absorption of the yttrium tungstate Y₆WO₁₂, which potential as inorganic UV absorbers is discussed.     

Diffusion kinetics for methanol in polycrystalline ice

Quantitative analyses of the isothermal desorption kinetics from methanol-doped H2O films on Pt(111) reveal that transport kinetics for CH3OH in polycrystalline ice are much slower than previously reported. They also indicate that MeOH displays first-order desorption kinetics with respect to its instantaneous surface concentration below 0.1 mole fraction in ice. These observations allow isothermal desorption rate measurements to be interpreted in terms of a depth profiling analysis providing one-dimensional concentration depth profiles from methanol-doped polycrystalline ice films. Using a straightforward approach to inhibit ice sublimation, transport properties are extracted from the evolution of concentration depth profiles obtained after thermal annealing of binary ice films at high temperature. Heterodiffusion coefficients for methanol in polycrystalline (cubic) ice Ic films are reported for temperatures between 145 and 195 K and for concentrations below 10(-3) mole fraction. Finally, diffusion kinetics for methanol in ice are shown to display a very strong concentration dependence that may contribute, in addition to variations in laboratory samples microstructure, to the disagreements reported in the literature regarding the transport properties of ice.     

Peak compression in reversed-phase gradient elution

Previous reports suggest that peak widths in linear gradient elution are consistently larger than predicted by theory; however, if gradient compression is ignored, experiment and theory are in reasonable agreement. This suggests that gradient compression might represent an incorrect or poorly understood concept. In the present study, an experimental program was carried out to better understand the role of gradient compression and the reason for past differences between experiment and theory. It is concluded that the concept of gradient compression is correct.     

Structure of a C26H28 alkene formed via titanium-promoted reductive dimerization of 4-(spirocyclopropyl)-pentacyclo[5.4.0.02,6.03,10.05,9]undecan-8-one

A spiro-fused C₂₆H₂₈ cage≓ dimer hydrocarbon contains two three-membered rings, two four-membered rings, eight five-membered rings, and two six-membered rings. The molecule is calculated by molecular mechanics to have 902 kJ/mol of strain energy distributed primarily between angle strain (457 kJ/mol) and torsional interactions (368 kJ/mol). Molecular mechanics calculations and a geometry-optimized ab initio calculation are used to analyze the bond lengths and bond angles in the molecule. There is one major discrepancy between observed and calculated distances.     

Formation of 3,4-diazabicyclo[4,3,0]non-2-ene and N,N′-azo-3-azabicyclo[3,3,0]octane by oxidation of an alicyclic hydrazine. influence ofpH on the diazene rearrangement

Summary 3,4-Diazabicyclo[4,3,0]non-2-ene and N,N-azo-3-azabicyclo[3,3,0]octane are the main products of the oxidation of N-amino-3-azabicyclo[3,3,0]octane by chloramine. The reaction leads to the transient formation of a saturated bicyclic aminonitrene (diazene). AtpH > 13, the diazene undergoes an intramolecular rearrangement to afford a hydrazone. AtpH < 9, a white solid is formed resulting from the dimerization of the molecular and protonated forms of the aminonitrene. At intermediatepH-values, a mixture of both species is obtained. They have been isolated and characterized by UV, GC/MS, IR, and¹H/¹³CNMR. A reaction mechanism is proposed.

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Bildung von 3,4-Diazabicyclo[4,3,0]non-2-en und N,N-Azo-3-azabicyclo[3,3,0]oktan durch Oxidation eines alizyklischen Hydrazins. Einfluß despH-Wertes auf die Umlagerung von Diazenen

Zusammenfassung 3,4-Diazabicyclo[4,3,0]-non-2-en und N,N-Azo-3-azabicyclo[3,3,0]oktan sind die Hauptreaktionsprodukte der Oxidation von N-Amino-3-azabicyclo[3,3,0]oktan durch Chloramin. Die Interaktion führt übergangsweise zur Bildung eines gesättigten bizyklischen Aminonitrens (Diazens). Oberhalb despH-Wertes 13 lagert sich das Diazen intramolekular um und bildet ein Hydrazon. Unterhalb despH-Wertes 9 fällt ein weißer Niederschlag aus (Tetrazen), der von einer Dimerisierung zwischen for molekularen und protonierten Form von Aminonitren herrühren dürfte. Für die dazwischenliegenden Werte (9 <pH < 13) erhält man eine Mischung aus beiden Verbindungen. Sie wurden isoliert und mit Hilfe von UV, GC/MS, IR, und¹H/¹³C-NMR untersucht. Ein Reaktionsmechanismus wird vorgeschlagen.

     

On the Relative Importance of O–H/π Interactions in 7-Norbornenols

The geometries of the two H–O–C rotamers of synand two of anti-7-norbornenol have been optimized at the ab initio HF/6-31G** and B3LYP hybrid HF-DFT levels of theory by using a 6-31G** basis set. Contrary to an earlier report, we find that the (nongeometry constrained) anti-trans isomer (1d) is predicted to be more stable than the corresponding syn-cis form (1a). The increased stability of 1d vis-à-vis 1a can be accounted for in terms of relative H(1)–C(2)–O(3)–H(4) torsion energy effects. The computational results indicate that the hydroxyl proton in 1a enters into intramolecular hydrogen bonding with the proximate C=C bond. Supporting evidence for this conclusion resides in the fact that the 1a is predicted to possess the lowest O–H stretching frequency, a result that can be attributed to -hydrogen bonding.     

Computational studies of inclusion phenomena and synthesis of a novel and selective molecular receptor for 1,4-disubstituted benzenes and 4,4'-disubstituted biphenyls

A new tetracationic molecular receptor has been synthesized and studied by semiempirical molecular orbital theory. This novel macrocycle, 1(4+), derived from pentacyclo[5.0.0.0.(2,6)0.(3,10)0(5,9)]undecane-8,11-dione (PCU-8,11-dione), structurally resembles cyclobis(paraquat-p-phenylene), 2(4+), in which a xylyl group has been replaced by a PCU unit. This derivatization effectively increases the size and flexibility of 1(4+) and changes its electronic, dynamical, and binding properties. A conformational search using Osawa's corner flapping technique and the PM3 semiempirical method identifies eight unique and low-energy 1(4+) conformers. The principal regions of structural variation occur in the bipyridinium torsion and in the ethylene bridges between PCU and the tetracationic unit. The inclusion complexes of 1(4+) with 1,4-disubstituted benzenes and 4,4'-disubstituted biphenyls have been studied by PM3. The first shell of solvation is approximated by the explicit inclusion of 12 acetonitriles in the computed supramolecular complexes. Binding of 1,4-disubstituted benzenes and 4,4'-biphenol is shifted from the 1(4+) geometric center. From the computations, host 1(4+) is predicted to have an enhanced binding preference for benzidine over 4,4'-biphenol, as compared to 2(4+). For all guests computed, 1(4+) binds more strongly than 2(4+). These properties can be exploited in the future design of supramolecular systems with potential applications as nanoscale devices.