New Ga/N‐based Active Lewis Pairs,Trifunctional Ga–Ga Compounds,Reactions with Cyanamide and Dual Insertion of Isocyanate

Hydrogallation of Me₃Si–C≡C–NR'₂ with R₂Ga–H (R = tBu, CH₂tBu, iBu) yielded Ga/N‐based active Lewis pairs, R₂Ga–C(SiMe₃)=C(H)–NR'₂ ( 7 ). The Ga and N atoms adopt cis‐positions at the C=C bonds and show weak Ga–N interactions. tBu₂GaH and Me₃Si–C≡C–N(C₂H₄)₂NMe afforded under exposure of daylight the trifunctional digallium(II) compound [MeN(C₂H₄)₂N](H)C=C(SiMe₃)Ga(tBu)–Ga(tBu)C(SiMe₃)=C(H)[N(C₂H₄)₂NMe] ( 8 ), which results from elimination of isobutene and H₂ and Ga–Ga bond formation. 8 was selectively obtained from the ynamine and [tBu(H)Ga–Ga(H)tBu]₂[HGatBu₂]₂. 7a (R = tBu; NR'₂ = 2,6‐Me₂NC₅H₈) and H₈C₄N–C≡N afforded the adduct tBu₂Ga‐C(SiMe₃)=C(H)(2,6‐Me₂NC₅H₈) · N≡C–NC₄H₈ ( 11 ) with the nitrile bound to gallium. The analogous ALP with harder Al atoms yielded an adduct of the nitrile dimer or oligomers of the nitrile at room temperature. The reaction of 7a with Ph–N=C=O led to the insertion of two NCO groups into the Ga–C_vinyl bond to yield a GaOCNCN heterocycle with Ga bound to O and N atoms ( 12 ).     

Non-Template-Centered, Closed Tetravanadium Phosphate and Phosphonate Clusters

Tetranuclear V(III) complexes, [HB(pz)(3)](4)V(4)(&mgr;-C(6)H(5)OPO(3))(4) (I), its acetonitrile solvate (I.4CH(3)CN), and [HB(pz)(3)](4)V(4)(&mgr;-O(2)NC(6)H(4)OPO(3))(4).4C(7)H(8).H(2)O (II), and tetranuclear vanadyl complexes, (t-Bupz)(4)V(4)O(4)(&mgr;-C(6)H(5)PO(3))(4).2H(2)O (III) and (t-Bupz)(5)V(4)O(4)(&mgr;-C(6)H(5)PO(3))(4).4CH(3)CN.0.6 H(2)O (IV), have been prepared and characterized by spectroscopic, magnetic, and electrochemical methods (pz = pyrazole, t-Bupz = tert-butylpyrazole). The use of organic solvents and bulky organic groups as ancillary ligands leads to formation of neutral species instead of the anionic clusters commonly found in the hydrothermal synthesis of vanadium organophosphate/phosphonate systems. Complexes I.4CH(3)CN and IV have also been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystal data: I.4CH(3)CN, triclinic, P&onemacr;, a = 15.495(3) ?, b = 17.000(3) ?, c = 17.949(4) ?, alpha = 89.17(3) degrees, beta = 86.00(3) degrees, gamma = 78.60(3) degrees, Z = 2; IV, triclinic, P&onemacr;, a = 15.541(3) ?, b = 16.340(2) ?, c = 19.069(5) ?, alpha = 83.58(2) degrees, beta = 79.67(2) degrees, gamma = 63.68(1) degrees, Z = 2. Both are closed clusters, the core structure of the first consisting of a cubane-like arrangement of metal octahedra and phosphate tetrahedra and the core structure of the second consisting of a distorted, collapsed variant of the first. Unlike other vanadium phosphate clusters, these compounds form in the absence of a central, templating agent. As such they represent the simplest form of a closed cluster in which steric forces and cluster connectivity requirements play the primary role in organizing the cluster framework.     

Allylic rearrangement of trans-pinocarveol esters

The allylic rearrangement of trans-pinocarveol esters ( I ) to myrtenol esters ( II ), a reaction of interest in the chemistry of terpenes and cannabinoids, has been theoretically investigated. The intramolecular, cyclization-induced rearrangement results in equilibrium mixtures of the starting compounds and the products with the ratio of I vs. II in the equilibrium mixture being determined by their thermodynamic stabilities. The relative thermodynamic stabilities as reflected by calculated AM1 heats of formations (ΔHf) were determined for various I-II ester pairs. The study, in agreement with available experimental evidence, indicates that generally I , which contain an endocyclic double bond, are more stable and thus predominantly form following rearrangements. In two cases (acetate and pivalate) the stability is reversed. Calculations performed for similar structures, esters of 2-methylene cyclohexane-1-ol ( IV ) and 1-cyclohexene-1-methanol ( V ) gave similar results. Structural and electronic factors which might influence the stability of these compounds were examined. Interestingly, a correlation between thermodynamic stability and dipole moments was observed. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Synthesis and characterization of polyimides with ether linkages

Thermoplastic and thermoset polyimides derived from 2,2-bis[4-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]propane (BAPP) and 4,4′-bis(4-aminophenoxy)-2,2′-dimethylbiphenyl (BAPD) were prepared and characterized. Their physical and thermal properties as well as the polyelectrolyte effect exhibited by BTDA–BAPP polyamic acids in NMP solution were discussed. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 37: 2559–2567, 1999     

Influence of Perfluoroarene–Arene Interactions on the Phase Behavior of Liquid Crystalline and Polymeric Materials

A stabilization of the liquid-crystalline mesophase and thus an enlarged temperature range of the mesogenic phase is achieved by adding perfluorotriphenylene to a chiral liquid-crystalline triphenylene. This mesophase is based on 1:1 perfluoroarene–arene interactions (see picture). In a polymer with triphenylenes as mesogens in the side chains, the addition of perfluorotriphenylene led to crystallization.     

A Five-Membered Ring with Three Negative Charges and Solvent-Free Lithium Counterions

Remarkably short distances to the ring plane are shown by the η⁵-bound lithium ions in the first compound with a triply negatively charged five-membered ring, 1 , which was obtained by reduction of 2 with lithium. R=CH(SiMe₃)₂, Dur=2,3,5,6-tetramethylphenyl.     

Novel Thermostable Flavin‐binding Fluorescent Proteins from Thermophilic Organisms

Flavin‐binding fluorescent proteins (FbFPs) are small, oxygen‐independent in vivo reporters, derived from Light Oxygen Voltage (LOV) domains of photoreceptors. Here, we investigated the thermostability of existing, as well as novel FbFPs, whose genes were identified in genome sequences of various thermophilic bacteria as well as metagenomic libraries from hot springs in the Yellowstone National Park. Detailed in vitro analyses revealed that two of those fluorescent reporter proteins were highly thermostable, exhibiting melting temperatures above 75°C.     

Alternierende Copolymerisation von Styrol und Benzylmethacrylat in Gegenwart von Ethylaluminiumsesquichlorid

Zusammenfassung Die alternierende Copolymerisation von Styrol und Benzylmethacrylat in Gegenwart von Ethylaluminiumsesquichlorid als Katalysator zeigt im Anfangsstadium der Reaktion ein vom weiteren Verlauf abweichendes Verhalten. So nehmen die Zusammensetzung und die Grenzviskositäten der Produkte sowie die Reaktionsgeschwindigkeit erst nach der Anfangsphase konstante Werte an.Die¹H-NMR-Spektren von alternierenden und statistischen Copolymeren gleicher Bruttozusammensetzung zeigen deutliche Unterschiede. Das Spektrum des alternierenden Copolymeren bestätigt die alternierende Struktur und spricht gleichzeitig für einen ataktischen Kettenaufbau.

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The alternating copolymerization of styrene and benzylmethacrylate shows a different behaviour at the beginning of the reaction and later on. Thus the composition and the intrinsic viscosity of the products as well as the reaction rate become constant only after the initial stage.The¹H-NMR-spectra of alternating and statistical copolymers with equal composition show distinct differences. The spectrum of the alternating copolymer confirms the alternating structure as well as an atactic chain configuration.