Steric factors in the gas phase elimination kinetics of ethyl N‐benzyl‐N‐cyclopropylcarbamate and ethyl diphenylcarbamate

The elimination kinetics of ethyl N‐benzyl‐N‐cyclopropylcarbamate and ethyl diphenylcarbamate were investigated over the temperature range of 349.9–440.0°C and the pressure range of 31–106 Torr. These reactions have been found to be homogeneous, unimolecular, and obey a first‐order rate law. The products are ethylene, carbon monoxide, and the corresponding secondary amine. The rate coefficient is expressed by the following Arrhenius equations: For ethyl N‐benzyl‐N‐cyclopropylcarbamate log k₁ (s^?1) = (12.94 ± 0.09) ? (198.5 ± 0.9) kJ mol^?1 (2.303RT)^?1 For ethyl diphenylcarbamate log k₁ (s^?1) = (12.91 ± 0.18) ? (208.2 ± 2.4) kJ mol^?1 (2.303RT)^?1 The presence of phenyl and bulky groups at the nitrogen atom of the ethylcarbamate showed a decrease in the rate of elimination. Steric factor may be operating during the process of decomposition of these substrates. These reactions appear to undergo a semipolar six‐membered cyclic transition type of mechanism.© 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J Chem Kinet 34: 67–71, 2002     

Die photometrische Bestimmung des Kupfers mit Violurs?ure

Zusammenfassung Es wird ein photometrisches Verfahren zur Bestimmung von Kupfer in Leichtmetall-Legierungen mittels Violursäure beschrieben, das sich als Schnellverfahren zur Bestimmung von Kupfergehalten von 0,02 bis 10% Cu eignet. Nickelgehalte bis 4% stören die Bestimmung nicht. Die Messung kann sofort oder nach längerer Zeit erfolgen.Herrn Prof. Dr. O. Glemser, Direktor des Anorganisch-chemischen Instituts, danke ich für die Unterstützung der vorliegenden Arbeit durch Institutsmittel.Der techn. Assistentin, Frl. U. Hartje, danke ich für die unermüdliche Hilfe bei der analytischen Arbeit.     

The dependence of 13C-1H coupling constants on CCC bond angles

The relationship between one-bond ¹³C-¹H coupling constants and internuclear CCC bond angles (_n) in hydrocarbons of the type R₂CH₂ is best approximated by a quadratic expression.     

Collision induced dissociation of stored gold cluster ions

The stability of gold cluster ions Au _n ⁺ (2n23) has been investigated via collision induced dissociation in a Penning trap. Threshold energies and dissociation channels have been determined. The cluster stability exhibits a pronounced odd — even alternation: Clusters with an odd number of atoms,n, are more stable than the even-numbered ones. Enhanced stabilities are found for Au ₃ ⁺ , Au ₉ ⁺ , and Au ₁₉ ⁺ in accordance with the Clemenger-Nilsson and the deformed jellium model of delocalized valence electrons. Excited odd cluster ions withn15 predominantly decay by evaporation of dimers; all others decay by monomer evaporation. From the dissociation channels estimates of the binding energies are deduced.This publication comprises part of the thesis of St. Becker     

Preconcentrative separation of chromium(VI) species from chromium(III) by coprecipitation of its ethyl xanthate complex onto naphthalene

A rapid, sensitive and selective method is described for the determination of chromium(VI) in presence of 100-fold amounts of chromium(III) by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS) in conjunction with coprecipitative preconcentration of its ethyl xanthate complex onto naphthalene. The solid mixture consisting of the chromium(VI) complex together with naphthalene is dissolved in 8.0 ml of dimethyl formamide (DMF) and chromium(VI) content was established by FAAS. Calibration graphs were rectilinear over the chromium(VI) concentration in the range 0-200 μg l⁻¹. Five replicate determinations of 20 μg of chromium(VI) present in 1.0 l of sample solution gave a relative standard deviation of 3.1%. The detection limit corresponding to three times the standard deviation of the blank was found to be 0.5 μg l⁻¹. The developed procedure has been successfully utilized for the estimation of chromium(VI), chromium(total) (after oxidation with bromate) and chromium(III) (by subtracting chromium(VI) content from chromium(total) value contents of several tannery industries.     

Quinoline-8-ol-immobilized Amberlite XAD-4: synthesis,characterization, and uranyl ion uptake properties suitable for analytical applications

Amberlite XAD-4 has been functionalized by coupling it with 5-aminoquinoline-8-ol after acetylation. The resulting resin has been characterized by elemental analysis and IR spectra and has been used for preconcentrating uranyl ions prior to its determination by spectrophotometry. The optimum pH value for quantitative sorption is 4-6, and desorption can be achieved by using 5 mL of 1 mol L(-1) HCl. The sorption capacity of the resin is 11.5 mmol g(-1). The effect of various cations and anions on the preconcentration of uranium in conjunction with the determination procedure has been studied and we have found that none of the ions interfere except thorium. The enrichment factor for preconcentration of uranium was found to be 200. Ten replicate determinations of 40 micro g of uranium present in 1 L of sample gave a mean absorbance of 0.185 with a relative standard deviation of 2.64%. The detection limit corresponding to three times the standard deviation of the bank was found to be 2 micro g L(-1). The validation of the developed preconcentration procedure was carried out by successfully analyzing standard marine sediment reference material. The uranyl content of sediment and soils is estimated by spectrophotometry after its preconcentration with the above chelating resin.     

Silver phosphanes partnered with carborane monoanions: synthesis, structures and use as highly active Lewis acid catalysts in a hetero-Diels-Alder reaction

Four Lewis acidic silver phosphane complexes partnered with [1-closo-CB(11)H(12)](-) and [1-closo-CB(11)H(6)Br(6)](-) have been synthesised and studied by solution NMR and solid-state X-ray diffraction techniques. In the complex [Ag(PPh(3))(CB(11)H(12))] (1), the silver is coordinated with the carborane by two stronger 3c-2e B-H-Ag bonds, one weaker B-H-Ag interaction and a very weak Ag.C(arene) contact in the solid state. In solution, the carborane remains closely connected with the [Ag(PPh(3))](+) fragment, as evidenced by (11)B chemical shifts. Complex 2 [Ag(PPh(3))(2)(CB(11)H(12))](2) adopts a dimeric motif in the solid state, each carborane bridging two Ag centres. In solution at low temperature, two distinct complexes are observed that are suggested to be monomeric [Ag(PPh(3))(2)][CB(11)H(12)] and dimeric [Ag(PPh(3))(2)(CB(11)H(12))](2). With the more weakly coordinating anion [CB(11)H(6)Br(6)](-) and one phosphane, complex 3 [Ag(PPh(3))(CB(11)H(6)Br(6))] is isolated. Complex 4, [Ag(PPh(3))(2)(CB(11)H(6)Br(6))], has been characterised spectroscopically. All of the complexes have been assessed as Lewis acids in the hetero-Diels-Alder reaction of N-benzylideneaniline with Danishefsky's diene. Exceptionally low catalyst loadings for this Lewis acid catalysed reaction are required (0.1 mol %) coupled with turnover frequencies of 4000 h(-1) (quantitative conversion to product after 15 minutes using 3 at room temperature). Moreover, the reaction does not occur in rigorously dry solvent as addition of a substoichiometric amount of water (50 mol %) is necessary for turnover of the catalyst. It is suggested that a Lewis assisted Br?nsted acid is formed between the water and the silver. The effect of changing the counterion to [BF(4)](-), [OTf](-) and [ClO(4)](-) has also been studied. Significant decreases in reaction rate and final product yield are observed on changing the anion from [CB(11)H(6)Br(6)](-), thus demonstrating the utility of weakly coordinating carborane anions in organic synthesis.     

Synthesen von Heterocyclen, 158. Mitt

Zusammenfassung 4-Benzoyl-5-phenyl-2.3-dihydrofuran-2.3-dion (1) wandelt sich beim Erhitzen auf 120–140° unter Abgabe von CO und CO₂ in 3.5-Dibenzoyl-2.6-diphenyl-4-pyron (2, 79% d. Th.) um. Nimmt man die therm. Zers. in Toluol in Gegenwart katalyt. Mengen Säure vor, so bildet sich 3.7-Dibenzoyl-4.8-diphenyl-1.5-dioxocin-2.6-dion (3, 90% d. Th.). Als gemeinsame Zwischenstufe wird das Dibenzoyl-keten (4) postuliert.

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Syntheses of heterocycles, CLIV (reactions of cyclic oxalyl compounds, V)

4-Benzoyl-5-phenyl-2.3-dihydrofuran-2.3-dione (1) is converted at 120–140° under the loss of CO and CO₂ to yield 3.5-dibenzoyl-2.6-diphenyl-4-pyrone (2, 79%). However, 3.7-dibenzoyl-4.8-diphenyl-1.5-dioxocin-2.6-dione (3) is formed in 90% yield, if1 is decomposed in boiling toluene in the presence of acids. The dibenzoyl ketene4 is postulated as the common intermediate.

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Herrn Prof. Dr.M. Pailer, Univ. Wien, mit freundschaftlichen Grüßen und besten Wünschen zum 60. Geburtstag gewidmet.     

Chlorsulfonierung von Aromaten mittels Malonsäurediamid-N,N′-disulfochloriden

Zusammenfassung Die Malonsäurediamid-N,N-disulfochloride1–4 übertragen beim Erhitzen in Benzol oder Toluol die SO₂Cl-Gruppe auf den Aromaten, wobei das Diamiddisulfochlorid in gasförmige Bruchstücke zerfällt. Das Massenspektrum von Isopropylmalonsäurediamid-N,N-disulfochlorid (1) wird diskutiert.

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Chlorosulfonation of aromatic hydrocarbons by means of malondiamide disulfochlorides

Malonamide-N,N-disulfochlorides (1–4) transfer their SO₂Cl-group to aromatic solvents if heated to reflux. Under these conditions the malonamide-N,N-disulfochlorides are cleaved into gaseous fragments. The mass spectrum of isopropylmalonamide-N,N-disulfochloride (1) is discussed.

     

Extraktiv-photometrische Bestimmung von Palladium als Palladium-Thioxan-Chlorid

Zusammenfassung Unter den Verbindungen [Pd · Thioxan₂ X₂] (X=Cl, Br, J) eignet sich das Chlorid zur extraktiv-photometrischen Bestimmung geringer Palladium-Mengen neben größeren Überschüssen an Gold und Platinmetallen, sowie neben den meisten Übergangsmetallen bei Verhältnissen Pd: Übergangsmetall=110000.

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Summary Within the compounds of the type [Pd · Thioxan₂X₂] (X=Cl, Br, J) the chloride may be used for extractive-photometric determination of small amounts of palladium in the presence of larger quantities of gold and platinum metals, and also of most of the transition metals (Pd: transition metal=110000).

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