Catalytic activity of a zirconium(IV) Schiff base complex in facile and highly efficient synthesis of indole derivatives

Eight Schiff base compounds were prepared by condensation of 1-amino-2-propanol with different benzaldehydes in water. One of the Schiff bases, (z)-N-bezylidene-2-hydroxypropane-1-amine (HL¹), was used as a bidentate ligand for preparation of a zirconium complex (Zr(L¹)₂Cl₂). The complex has been used as a catalyst for efficient synthesis of wide variety of indole derivatives in EtOH under mild conditions. The turnover number and reusability of the catalyst indicate that it has high efficiency and is fairly stable under the reaction conditions.     

Ultrasound-assisted one-pot synthesis of α-oxycarbanilinophosphonates via a three-component condensation of an aldehyde, diethyl phosphite and an isocyanate under solvent-free conditions

An efficient one-pot method has been developed for the synthesis of α-oxycarbanilinophosphonates via a one-pot reaction of an aldehyde with diethyl phosphite in the presence of magnesium oxide followed by reaction with an isocyanate under solvent-free conditions using ultrasonic irradiation. This method is simple, rapid and good yielding.     

Crystallography Aided by Atomic Core-Level Binding Energies: Proton Transfer versus Hydrogen Bonding in Organic Crystal Structures

Ionic bond or hydrogen bridge? Br?nsted proton transfer to nitrogen acceptors in organic crystals causes strong N1s core-level binding energy shifts. A study of 15 organic cocrystal and salt systems shows that standard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) can be used as a complementary method to X-ray crystallography for distinguishing proton transfer from H-bonding in organic condensed matter.     

Preparation of Silica‐bonded Propyl‐diethylene‐triamine‐N‐sulfamic Acid as a Recyclable Catalyst for Chemoselective Synthesis of 1,1‐Diacetates

A simple and efficient procedure for the preparation of silica‐bonded propyl‐diethylene‐triamine‐N‐sulfamic acid (SPDTSA) by reaction of 3‐diethylenetriamine‐propylsilica (DTPS) and chlorosulfonic acid in chloroform is described. Silica‐bonded propyl‐diethylene‐triamine‐N‐sulfamic acid is employed as a recyclable catalyst for the synthesis of 1,1‐diacetates from aromatic aldehydes and acetic anhydride under mild and solvent‐free conditions at room temperature. Catalyst could be recycled for several times without any additional treatment.     

Developing a Nano‐Biosensor for DNA Hybridization Using a New Electroactive Label

Development of electrochemical DNA hybridization biosensors based on carbon paste electrode (CPE) and gold nanoparticle modified carbon paste electrode (NGMCPE) as transducers and ethyl green (EG) as a new electroactive label is described. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry techniques were applied for the investigation and comparison of bare CPE and NGMCPE surfaces. Our voltammetric and spectroscopic studies showed gold nanoparticles are enable to facilitate electron transfer between the accumulated label on DNA probe modified electrode and electrode surface and enhance the electrical signals and lead to an improved detection limit. The immobilization of a 15‐mer single strand oligonucleotide probe on the working electrodes and hybridization event between the probe and its complementary sequence as a target were investigated by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) responses of the EG accumulated on the electrodes. The effects of some experimental variables on the performance of the biosensors were investigated and optimum conditions were suggested. The selectivity of the biosensors was studied using some non‐complementary oligonucleotides. Finally the detection limits were calculated as 1.35×10^?10 mol/L and 5.16×10^?11 mol/L on the CPE and NEGCPE, respectively. In addition, the biosensors exhibited a good selectivity, reproducibility and stability for the determination of DNA sequences.     

Picolinimidoamide-Cu(II) complex anchored on Fe3O4@SiO2 core–shell magnetic nanoparticles: an efficient reusable catalyst for click reaction

A Cu(II) complex supported on Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ core–shell magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) was prepared and characterized by FT-IR, XRD, SEM, EDX, TEM, VSM, TGA, and AAS analysis. The load of Cu on picolinimidoamide ligand anchored on Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ core–shell MNPs was determined as 1.22, 1.54, and 1.70 wt% using AAS, EDX and TGA analyses, respectively. Synthesized Cu(II) complex on Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ MNPs efficiently catalyzed a click reaction between alkyl halides, alkynes, and sodium azide to synthesize corresponding triazoles in high to excellent yields. The catalyst was recovered using an external magnetic field, and recycled for subsequent reactions without substantial loss of efficiency.     

Polarizability of the Si<Subscript>60</Subscript>H<Subscript>60</Subscript> Derivatives Containing Epoxide Moieties (Si<Subscript>60</Subscript>H<Subscript>60−2n</Subscript>O<Subscript>n</Subscript> with n up to 30): A DFT Study

We have applied density functional theory calculations to study polarizability of the Si₆₀H₆₀ derivatives with epoxide moieties (Si₆₀H_60?2nO_n with n up to 30). The results show that mean polarizability, α, of oxygen-containing silicon fullerene derivatives is higher than that of Si₆₀H₆₀. The mean polarizabilities of the isomers slightly depend on the positional relationship of the epoxide moieties, and are determined mainly by the number of epoxide moieties. Mean polarizabilities of Si₆₀H_60?2nO_n linearly increase with n, and are characterized by the depression of polarizability. The formula describing the mean polarizability as a function of the number of epoxide groups has been obtained, which may be important for the design of silicon-containing nanostructures with regulated polar parameters.     

Highly efficient oxidative cleavage of alkenes and cyanosilylation of aldehydes catalysed by magnetically recoverable MIL‐101

The catalytic activity of magnetically recoverable MIL‐101 was investigated in the oxidation of alkenes to carboxylic acids and cyanosilylation of aldehydes. MIL‐101 was treated with Fe₃O₄ and the prepared catalyst was characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction, N₂ adsorption measurements, field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy and inductively coupled plasma analysis. The catalytic active sites in this heterogeneous catalyst are Cr³⁺ nodes of the MIL‐101 framework. This heterogeneous catalyst has the advantages of excellent yields, short reaction times and reusability several times without significant decrease in its initial activity and stability in both oxidation and cyanosilylation reactions. Its magnetic property allows its easy separation using an external magnetic field.     

Spinel copper ferrite nanoparticles: Preparation,characterization and catalytic activity

The magnetic CuFe₂O₄ nanoparticles have been synthesized and characterized by various spectroscopic methods, including X‐ray diffraction (XRD), O K, Cu and Fe K ‐edge X‐ray absorption near edge structure (XANES), energy dispersive X‐ray analysis (EDX), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The azide‐alkyne cycloaddition by the reaction of various phenylacetylenes with a mixture of benzyl halides and NaN₃ and also three component (A³) coupling reaction of aldehyde, alkyne and amine catalyzed by CuFe₂O₄ nanoparticles under aerobic conditions led to the formation of the 1,4‐disubstituted‐1,2,3‐triazoles and propargylamines in excellent yields. The catalyst can be recovered by applying an external magnetic field for the subsequent cycloaddition reactions and reused without any tangible loss in catalytic efficiency.     

Palladium‐anchored multidentate SBA‐15/di‐urea nanoreactor: A highly active catalyst for Suzuki coupling reaction

Modification of mesoporous silica was carried out by reaction of SBA‐15 with di‐urea‐based ligand. Next, with the help of this ligand, palladium ions were anchored within the multidentate SBA‐15/di‐urea pore channels with high dispersion. The SBA‐15/di‐urea/Pd catalyst was characterized using various techniques. Theoretical calculations indicated that each palladium ion was strongly interacted with one nitrogen and two oxygen atoms from the multidentate di‐urea ligand located in SBA‐15 channels and these interactions remained during the catalytic cycle. These results are in good agreement with those of hot filtration test: the palladium ions have very high stability against leaching from the SBA‐15/di‐urea support. The catalytic performance of SBA‐15/di‐urea/Pd nanostructure was examined for the Suzuki coupling reaction of phenylboronic acid and electronically diverse aryl halides under mild conditions with a minimal amount of Pd (0.26 mol%). Compared to previous reports, this protocol afforded some advantages such as short reaction times, high yields of products, catalyst stability without leaching, easy catalyst recovery and preservation of catalytic activity for at least six successive runs.