Synthesis,spectroscopic evaluation,molecular modelling,thermal study and biological evaluation of manganese(II) complexes derived from bidentate N,O and N,S donor Schiff base ligands

Manganese(II) complexes having the general composition Mn(L)₂X₂ (where L = 3‐bromoacetophenone semicarbazone, 3‐bromoacetophenone thiosemicarbazone, 1‐tetralone semicarbazone, 1‐tetralone thiosemicarbazone, flavanone semicarbazone or flavanone thiosemicarbazone and X = Cl^? or ½SO₄^2?) were synthesized. All the complexes were characterized using elemental analyses, molar conductance and magnetic moment measurements, and mass, ¹H NMR, infrared, electron paramagnetic resonance and electronic spectral studies. The molar conductance of the complexes in dimethylsulfoxide lies in the range 10–20 Ω^?1 cm² mol^?1 indicating their non‐electrolytic nature. All the complexes show magnetic moments corresponding to five unpaired electrons. The possible geometries of the complexes were assigned on the basis of electron paramagnetic resonance, electronic and infrared spectral studies. Some of the synthesized ligands and their complexes were screened for their antifungal activities against fungi Macrophomina phaseolina, Botrytis cinerea and Phoma glomerata using the food poison technique and their antibacterial activities against Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris and Ralstonia solanacearum using the paper disc diffusion method. They showed appreciable activities.     

Chemoselective Esterification of Phenolic Acids in the Presence of Sodium Bicarbonate in Ionic Liquids

Chemoselective esterification of phenolic acids with dialkyl sulphates or alkyl halides in the presence of sodium bicarbonate in 1,3‐dialkylimidazolium ionic liquids is reported in excellent yields and less reaction time as compared to organic solvents.     

Valence bond calculations of vicinal proton coupling constants in cyclopropane

Vicinal proton couplings in cyclopropane have been calculated using Dirac-Van Vleck and variational methods in valence bond formalism. The couplings may be considered as taking place along a path comprising either three or four intervening bonds. Inclusion of all exchange integrals in the appropriate fragment models leads to a satisfactory ratio of J_cis/J_trans . In this respect valence bond results appear to be superior to those obtained using a molecular orbital approach. The present valence bond results on couplings in cyclopropane are not affected by the choice of models for bonding in cyclopropane, namely the Coulson-Moffitt model or the Walsh model.     

Effect of Grinding on the Low Temperature Photoluminescence of Certain Molecular Crystals

The wavelengths of the vibronic peaks of the low temperature photoluminescence of anthracene, phenanthrene, benzophenone and phthalic acid crystals do not change considerably, but their relative intensity changes significantly with grinding. The dislocations may change both the absorption coefficient and absorption spectra of the crystals, hence the photoluminescence emission may be affected by the grinding.     

Synthesis of N and F co-doped TiO2 nanophotocatalysts for degradation of malathion in water

Research on Chemical Intermediates - N and F codoped nanophotocatalysts were synthesized by sol–gel method and their photocatalytic activity were studied for the degradation of insecticide...     

Base Catalysed Condensation of Acetone with Uracil Derivatives: One Step Synthesis of Pyranopyrimidines

Condensation of uracil derivatives (1,3,4) with acetone in the presence of triethylamine gave pyranopyrimidines (2,5,6).     

Synthesis and characterization of stable nitrenium ion complex: 1-hydroxy-3-methyl benzotriazolium trifluromethane sulfonate

The isolation of stable carbenes of the Arduengo and Wanzlick type has prompted us to look for stable nitrenium ions of the related structural type 1-Hydroxy-3-methyl benzotriazolium trifluromethane sulfonate. Nitrenium ions are azocations with structure and survive long enough under in vitro conditions to bind with biological nucleophiles, i.e. DNA bases, and play an important role in carcinogenic processes involving the metabolism of aromatic amines. The title compound (C₁₅H₁₆F₃N₆O₅S) was isolated and crystallized in the monoclinic space group Cc with cell parameters a = 19.866(1) Å, b = 13.128(9) Å, c = 7.673(5) Å, and Z = 4. The structure has both intra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonds.     

Chitosan hydrochloride mediated efficient,green catalysis for the synthesis of perimidine derivatives

Chitosan hydrochloride as biopolymer‐based, renewable, and recyclable heterogeneous catalyst was used for efficient one‐pot synthesis of perimidine derivatives. This newly developed greener methodology provides a very simple and greener route for the synthesis of perimidines in short time with excellent yield.     

Electrochemical detection of nitrate,nitrite and ammonium for on-site water quality monitoring

This review examines the most recent electrochemical developments for nitrate, nitrite and ammonium detection for on-site water monitoring. There remains a high demand for effective field-based detection of the dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) analytes to aid in mitigating nitrogen loading. Electrochemical approaches show increasing potential to fill this role as advancements in nanotechnology continually improve analytical performance and on-site applicability. However, translating these improvements into the field still faces the resonating challenges of reaching analytical proficiency (selectivity, sensitivity, robustness, stability), practical end-user functionality, minimal matrix interferences and cost effectiveness. Herein, we elaborate on these challenges via a critical evaluation of current studies and examine how realistic the prospects of on-site nitrate, nitrite and ammonium are. We also present recommendations in addressing these gaps to conclude the review.