Synthesis of carbaalane halogen derivatives

The carbaalane halogen derivatives [(AlX)(6)(AlNMe(3))(2)(CCH(2)CH(2)SiMe(3))(6)] (X = F (9), Cl (7), Br (10), I (11)) were prepared in toluene from [(AlH)(6)(AlNMe(3))(2)(CCH(2)CH(2)SiMe(3))(6)] (6) and BF(3).OEt(2), BX(3) (X = Br, I), Me(3)SnF, and Me(3)SiX (X = Cl, Br, I), respectively. A partially halogenated product [(AlH)(2)(AlX)(4)(AlNMe(3))(2)(CCH(2)CH(2)SiMe(3))(6)] (12) (X = Cl (approximately 40%), Br (approximately 60%)) was obtained from 5 and impure BBr(3). [(AlH)(6)(AlNMe(3))(2)(CCH(2)Ph)(6)] (5) was converted to [(AlX)(6)(AlNMe(3))(2)(CCH(2)Ph)(6)] (X = F (13), Cl (14), Br (15), I (16)) using BF(3).OEt(2) and Me(3)SiX (X = Cl, Br, I), respectively. The X-ray single-crystal structures of 11.C(6)H(6), 12.3C(7)H(8), 13.6C(7)H(8), and 15.4C(7)H(8) were determined. Compounds 7 and 9-11 are soluble in benzene/toluene and could be well characterized by NMR spectroscopy and MS (EI) spectrometry. The results demonstrate the facile substitution of the hydridic hydrogen atoms in 5 and 6 by the halides with different reagents.     

Thiophene systems. 7. Pyrido[3,2-b]thieno[3,4-e][1,4]diazepine derivatives with potential cns activity

Pyrido[3,2-b]thieno[3,4-e][1,4]diazepines ( 1a-d ) were synthesized to investigate their potential CNS activity. Synthesis of the desired ring system was effected by condensation of 2,3-diaminopyridine ( 3 ) with methyl tetrahydro-4-oxo-3-thiophenecarboxylate ( 4 ). Structural assignment of the major condensation product 5 was determined by comparison of ¹H nmr absorptions of 5 with those of related methyl lactam derivatives 11 and 14. A discussion of the possible mechanism leading to 5 in preference to isomeric lactam 6 is presented. Biological evaluation of 1a-d revealed no interesting properties.     

Characterization of the pores in hydrous ferric oxide aggregates formed by freezing and thawing

Hydrous ferric oxides (HFO) are efficient sorbents for inorganic and organic pollutants and therefore have great potentials in environmental science and engineering applications. Freezing and thawing of HFO suspensions leads to the formation of dense HFO aggregates. It facilitates the handling and increases the drying rate of HFO. In this study, we used a combination of pycnometry, gas adsorption (N(2) gas, water vapor), and small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) to characterize the porosity and pore size distribution of dense HFO aggregates formed by freezing dialyzed HFO suspensions at -25 degrees C and thawing them at room temperature. The crystallinity of the HFO, which was a 2-line ferrihydrite, was not affected by this treatment. Wet sieving and laser diffraction analysis showed that the dense HFO aggregates had a unimodal size distribution with an average diameter of 235+/-35 microm. Increasing the freezing rate by cooling with liquid N(2) (-196 degrees C) resulted in much smaller aggregates with an average diameter of 20 microm. Adding NaNO(3) electrolyte to the HFO suspensions prior to freezing also resulted in the formation of smaller aggregates. The dense HFO aggregates formed at -25 degrees C had a porosity of 0.73+/-0.02 ll(-1). SANS revealed a unimodal size distribution of pores, with an average pore diameter of 2.0 nm. The diameter of the HFO crystallites was estimated by transmission electron microscopy to be 1.9+/-0.5 nm. Geometrical considerations taking into account the unit particle and average pore size suggest that the crystallites retain 1-2 layers of hydration water during the coagulation induced by freezing. Analysis by N(2) gas adsorption showed that drying the dense HFO aggregates induced a reduction in porosity by about 25% and shifted the pore size distribution to smaller diameters. Rewetting during water vapor adsorption did not induce significant changes of the aggregate structure. The specific surface area of the dry HFO aggregates was between 320 and 380 m(2)g(-1).     

Synthesis of 6-(perfluoroalkyl)salicylates by [3+3] cyclization of 1,3-bis(silyl enol ethers) with 3-ethoxy-1-(perfluoroalkyl)prop-2-en-1-ones

6-(Perfluoroalkyl)salicylates were prepared by [3+3] cyclization of 1,3-bis(silyl enol ethers) with 3-ethoxy-1-(perfluoroalkyl)prop-2-en-1-ones.     

Interaction between the antibacterial compound,oleuropein, and model membranes

Oleuropein, a secoiridoid glycoside extracted from the olive tree, Olea europaea L., has been described as showing antibacterial properties. However, the exact mechanism of these antimicrobial properties is not yet well understood. In the present study, we have studied the interaction of oleuropein with phosphatidylglycerol (PG) as a model membrane for Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) (Gram-positive bacteria) and phosphatidylethanolamine and Escherichia coli (E. coli) lipid extract as a model membrane for E. coli (Gram-negative bacteria). The study has been carried out using monolayers as model membranes and using kinetics at constant area and compression isotherms with Brewster angle microscopy (BAM) observations. The results show that oleuropein interacts in higher extent with PG monolayers, which is related with its stronger antibacterial effect against Gram-positive bacteria. The effects on the membrane are probably produced at the cell surface because oleuropein did not form stable mixed monolayers with the lipids assayed at the air/water interface.     

Transmetallierung von Zinn(II) in [Sn(μ3‐PSitBu3)]4 durch Barium – von Sn4P4‐Heterocuban‐Strukturen zu heterobinuklearen Käfigverbindungen mit einem zentralen BanSn4−nP4‐Heterocuban‐Polyeder (n = 1, 2 und 3)

Transmetallation of Tin(II) in [Sn(μ₃‐PSitBu₃)]₄ by Barium – from Sn₄P₄ Heterocubane Structures to Heterobinuclear Cage Compounds with a Central Ba_nSn_4?nP₄ Heterocubane Polyhedron (n = 1, 2 and 3) For the preparation of compounds of the type [Ba_nSn_4?n(PSitBu₃)₄] (n = 1 ( 2 ), 2 ( 3 ) and 3 ( 4 )) two synthetic routes are applicable: in the transmetallation reaction homometallic [Sn₄(PSitBu₃)₄] ( 1 ) reacts with barium metal and in a deprotonation reaction (metallation) tri(tert‐butyl)silylphosphane reacts simultaneously with (thf)₂Ba[N(SiMe₃)₂]₂ and Sn[N(SiMe₃)₂]₂. During the transmetallation reaction mixtures of the heterobimetallic cage compounds 2 to 4 are obtained, however, analytically pure compounds 2 and 3 are accessible by the metallation reaction. Compound 4 is formed as a minor product together with 3 . Due to the larger Ba‐P bond lengths compared to the Sn‐P values the substitution of tin by barium leads to strong distortions of the heterocubane moiety. With NMR‐spectroscopic experiments one could show that all the above mentioned compounds form Ba_nSn_4?nP₄ heterocubane cage structures.     

Ring opening of 2-phenylazetidines with allylsilanes

N-Activated 2-phenylazetidines were opened regioselectively at the benzylic carbon with various allylsilanes or propargylsilane in the presence of BF₃·Et₂O, providing amino olefins, precursors of biomolecules such as phenyl-homo-kainoids.     

Tetramethylcyclopentadienylselenium derivatives

Bis(1,2,3,4-tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)selane (1) has been prepared by the reaction of tetramethylcyclopentadienyllithium (Cp(t)Li) with selenium bis(diethyldithiocarbamate). Treatment of Cp(t)Li with elemental selenium, followed by air oxidation, led to loss of the allylic hydrogen atom, and formation of the novel tricyclic compound 1,4,5,6,7,10,11,12-octamethyltricyclo[7.3.0.0]-2,8-diselenadodeca-3,5,9,11-tetraene (2). The sulfur analogue of 2 has been obtained by a similar procedure. The X-ray crystal structures of compounds 1 and 2 have been determined, and the molecular geometry observed for has been probed using DFT calculations.     

Die Bestimmung kleiner Konzentrationen gelösten Sauerstoffes im Wasser

Zusammenfassung Die Anwendbarkeit des von uns vorgeschlagenen Verfahrens¹ für die Bestimmung von Sauerstoff im Mikromaßstab setzt geringfügige Veränderungen der Methode voraus (es wurde von dem Absaugen der überschüssigen Flüssigkeit über dem Niederschlag abgesehen und bei einigen Lösungen andere Konzentrationen verwendet), die aber das Prinzip der Methode nicht verändern.Bei visueller Indikation ist die Bestimmung von 0,5 mg O₂/l als untere Grenze mit einer Genauigkeit von 5% rel. möglich. Die Titration niedrigerer Sauerstoffkonzentrationen ist zwar möglich, aber mit grundsätzlich größeren Fehlern.Bei biamperometrischer oder potentiometrischer Indikation ist die Bestimmung von 10g O₂/l möglich. Für die Bestimmung geringerer Mengen sind diese elektronischen Methoden nicht mehr geeignet. Bei der Potentiometrie ist im Äquivalenzbereich eine kaum meßbare Potentialänderung wahrzunehmen, auch bei biamperometrischen Titrationen war es nicht möglich, eine brauchbare Kurve für die Bestimmung des Äquivalenzpunktes zu erzielen.Bei der Bestimmung des in Mikromengen gelösten Sauerstoffes sind die Vorteile der beschriebenen Semimikromethode gegenüber der jodometrischen Methode nachWinkler gewährleistet. Die Technik der Probenahme von Wasser mit sehr kleinen Sauerstoffkonzentrationen, die einen maßgebenden Einfluß auf die Genauigkeit der Bestimmung hat, bleibt die gleiche, wie bei anderen Methoden.

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Summary The applicability of the process¹ proposed by us for the determination of oxygen on the micro scale presupposes minor modifications of the method (the drawing off of the excess fluid over the precipitate was omitted and solutions of other concentrations employed for some solutions) but these did not alter the basic principle of the procedure.When visual indication is employed, it is possible to determine 0.5 mg O²/l as the lower limit with an accuracy of 5% (relative). The titration of lower oxygen concentrations is actually feasible but with fundamentally greater errors.When biamperometric or potentiometric indication is used, it is possible to determine as little as 10g O²/l. These electronic methods are no longer suitable for the determination of smaller amounts. In the case of potentiometry, a scarcely measurable potential difference was to be seen in the equivalence region, and likewise in the biamperometric titrations it was not possible to obtain a usable curve for the determination of the equivalence point.The advantages of the semimicro method described as compared with the iodometric method ofWinkler are shown definitely in the determination of the oxygen dissolved in micro quantities. The technique of taking samples of water that has a very small concentration of oxygen, which may have a decisive influence on the preciseness of the determination, is the same as in the other procedures.

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Résumé L'applicabilité du procédé¹ qui est proposé ici pour le dosage de l'oxygène à l'échelle micro suppose de légères modifications de la méthode (on n'a pas cherché à aspirer l'excès de liquide sur le précipité et on a utilisé d'autres concentrations pour quelques solutions); le principe en reste toutefois inchangé.Avec indication visuelle, le dosage de 0,5 mg O²/l comme limite inférieure avec une précision de 5% (rel.) est possible. Le titrage de concentrations plus faibles d'oxygène peut encore s'effectuer, mais avec de plus grandes erreurs de base.Avec indication biampérométrique ou potentiométrique, il est possible de doser 10g O²/l. Pour le dosage de quantités plus faibles, ces méthodes électroniques ne conviennent plus. Par potentiométrie, on peut déceler dans le domaine équivalent une modification à peine mesurable du potentiel, mais par titrages biampérométriques, il devient impossible d'atteindre une courbe utilisable pour la détermination du point équivalent.Dans le cas du dosage de l'oxygène dissous en microquantités, les avantages des semimicrométhodes qui sont décrites, par rapport à la méthode iodométrique deWinkler, sont certains. La technique du prélèvement de l'eau pour de très petites concentrations en oxygène, qui a une influence déterminante sur l'exactitude du dosage, reste la même que dans les autres méthodes.