Na2Mg(SO3) · 2H2O. Ein neues ternäres Magnesiumsulfit Kristallstruktur,schwingungsspektroskopische und thermoanalytische Untersuchungen

Na₂Mg(SO₃)₂ · 2H₂O. A New Ternary Magnesium Sulfite. Crystal Structure, Thermoanalytical, I.R., and Raman Data Single crystals of the hitherto unknown Na₂Mg(SO₃)₂ · 2 H₂O have been obtained by crystallization from Mg(HSO₃)₂ solutions saturated with NaCl and with the technique of gel crystallization. The crystal structure of the triclinic Na₂Mg(SO₃)₂ · 2 H₂O (P1 , Z = 1, a = 752.4(1), b = 590.3(1), c = 517.8(1) pm, α = 106.25(1), β = 109.80(1), and γ = 101.49(1)°) has been determined using single crystal X-ray diffraction data. The Mg? O distances of the nearly regular MgO₆ octahedra are between 206.6 and 210.5 pm. The MgO₆ octahedra are connected by sulfite bridges forming chains in [001], which are held together by strong hydrogen bridges. The SO₃^2? ions have nearly C_3v symmetry. The results of thermoanalytical and I.R. and Raman spectroscopic measurements are reported and discussed. The O? D stretching modes of HDO molecules in partially deuterated samples show that the water molecules differ strongly from C_2v symmetry.     

Improving the catalytic activity of Candida antarctica lipase B by circular permutation

Lipases (EC 3.1.1.3) play an important role in asymmetric biocatalysis. Tailoring these enzymes to novel, unnatural substrates is one of the primary challenges of protein engineering. We have used circular permutation, the intramolecular relocation of a protein's N- and C-termini, to explore the effects of altered active site accessibility and protein backbone flexibility on the catalytic performance of lipase B from Candida antarctica (CALB). Our combinatorial approach identified 63 unique functional protein permutants of CALB, and kinetic analysis of selected candidates indicated that a majority of enzyme variants either retained or surpassed wild-type CALB activity on a series of standard substrates. Beyond the potential benefits of these tailor-made lipases as new catalysts for unnatural substrates, our study validates circular permutation as a promising general method for lipase engineering.     

Neue schnelle Ionenleiter vom Typ MMIIICl6 (MI = Li,Na, Ag; MIII = In,Y)

Novel Fast Ion Conductors of the Type M M^IIICl₆ (M^I = Li, Na, Ag; M^III = In, Y) The ternary chlorides Li₃InCl₆, Na₃InCl₆, Ag₃InCl₆, and Li₃YCl₆ have been studied by difference scanning calorimetry, high-temperature X-ray, infrared, and high-temperature Raman methods. Impedance spectroscopic measurements exhibit fast ionic conductivity increasing in the sequence Na₃InCl₆ < Li₃YCl₆ < Ag₃InCl₆ < Li₃InCl₆. In the range of 300°C, Li₃InCl₆ is the best lithium ion conductor known so far (σ = 0,2 Ω^?1 cm^?1 at 300°C). With the exception of Na₃InCl₆, the chlorides exhibit complicated order-disorder phase transitions.     

Dynamik linearer Molekülanionen in den Hydrogensulfiden von Natrium,Kalium und Rubidium: Differential-Scanning-Kalorimetrie,Röntgen- und Neutronenbeugung

Dynamical Behaviour of Linear Molecular Anions in the Hydrogensulfides of Sodium, Potassium and Rubidium: Differential Scanning Calorimetry, X-ray and Neutron Diffraction Hydrogensulfides of the alkali metals M ? Na, K, Rb were prepared in autoclaves by the reaction of the corresponding metals with H₂S and D₂S, respectively, in the temperature range from 50°C to 150°C. Differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray and neutron diffraction methods reveal that both, the HS^?-and DS^?-compounds occur in three crystalline modifications with HT ? high-, MT ? medium- and LT ? low-temperature form: The temperatures and enthalpies for the changes of modifications of the H- and D-compounds are given and the atomic arrangements revealed mainly by neutron diffraction data are discussed, in relation to, for example, size of cations.     

Zur Kenntnis der Strontiumpolysulfide Präparative,röntgenographische und schwingungsspektroskopische Untersuchungen

X-ray, I.R., and Raman Data of Strontium Polysulfides The strontium polysulfides SrS₂, SrS₃A, and SrS₃B were studied in terms of preparation, thermal decomposition, and phase transition. The i.r. and Raman spectra of the strontium polysulfides as well as the normal coordinates of the phonon modes are presented and discussed in comparison with the respective barium compounds. From the spectra it is shown that S₃^2? entities are present in SrS₃A as in SrS₃B.     

Chiral discrimination within disordered adlayers on metal surfaces

Using a novel non-linear optical technique enantiomeric excess within a translationally disordered overlayer on a metal surface has been monitored for the first time.     

Peptide late-stage C(sp3)–H arylation by native asparagine assistance without exogenous directing groups

There is a strong demand for novel native peptide motifs for post-synthetic modifications of peptides without pre-installation and subsequent removal of directing groups. Herein, we report an efficient method for peptide late-stage C(sp³)–H arylations assisted by the unmodified side chain of asparagine (Asn) without any exogenous directing group. Thereby, site-selective arylations of C(sp³)–H bonds at the N-terminus of di-, tri-, and tetrapeptides have been achieved. Likewise, we have constructed a key building block for accessing agouti-related protein (AGRP) active loop analogues in a concise manner.

An efficient method for peptide late-stage C(sp³)-H arylations assisted by unmodified side chain of asparagine (Asn) without any exogenous directing group has been reported.     

Optimisation and validation of an automated solid phase extraction technique coupled on-line to enzyme-based biosensor detection for the determination of phenolic compounds in surface water samples

Summary A fully integrated screening system for phenolic compounds was developed incorporating on-line solid phase extraction, fractionation and biosensor detection. Two different types of biosensors, solid graphite and carbon paste electrodes incorporating the enzyme tyrosinase, were compared and used in the screening system. Interfacing of the solid phase extraction and fractionation with the biosensor detection was given special attention since the biosensors were not compatible with the organic modifier used for desorption of phenols from the solid phase extraction step. The system was validated with conventional analytical techniques. Surface water samples from the Ebro river were spiked with 1,10, and 25g L^–1 of catechol, phenol,p-cresol, respectively. Three out of seven samples were spiked and the correct samples were identified, containing phenols equivalent to the spiked concentrations.