Scope of direct arylation of fluorinated aromatics with aryl sulfonates

The scope and limitations of direct arylation of fluorinated aromatics with aryl sulfonates was examined. Pd(OAc)(2), in the presence of MePhos and KOAc in THF, efficiently catalyzed the direct arylation of fluoro aromatics with aryl triflates under ambient conditions. Sterically hindered triflates and heteroaryl triflates gave good to excellent yields of the cross coupled products using a modified catalyst system which involves Pd(OAc)(2)-RuPhos at 100 °C. The direct arylation of electron deficient arenes with aryl mesylates is also established using Pd(OAc)(2)-SPhos as the catalyst in toluene-(t)BuOH at 120 °C.     

A Revisit on the Derivation of the Particular Solution for the Differential Operator ∆2 ± λ2

In this paper, we applied the polyharmonic splines as the basis functions to derive particular solutions for the differential operator ∆² ± λ². Similar to the derivation of fundamental solutions, it is non-trivial to derive particular solutions for higher order differential operators. In this paper, we provide a simple algebraic factorization approach to derive particular solutions for these types of differential operators in 2D and 3D. The main focus of this paper is its simplicity in the sense that minimal mathematical background is required for numerically solving higher order partial differential equations such as thin plate vibration. Three numerical examples in both 2D and 3D are given to validate particular solutions we derived.     

Synthesis and autoxidation of new tetracyclic 9H,10H-indolizino[1,2-b]indole-1-ones.

The new tetracyclic 9H,10H-indolizino[1,2-b]indole-1-one derivatives (7a-d, 7ea, 7eb) have been synthesized by modified Fischer indole synthesis from the enol ether of 2,5-dihydroxy-7-methyl-6-cyano-indolizine (3) and arylhydrazines (4a-g). Attempted N-methylation of 7a-d produced a series of autoxidized products including 10-hydroperoxy-1-methoxyindolizino[1,2-b]indole (9a-d) as the major product accompanied with methylperoxides (10a-d and 11a-d) and 2-formyl-3-(pyridine-2-yl)indole (12a, 12c) derivatives as the minor products. A plausible mechanism of the autoxidation is postulated based on the isolation of some intermediates. The reaction is thought to proceed through azaenolate/enamine intermediates following a novel type of autoxidation.     

BH+2与C2H2反应势能面的量子化学研究

用B3LYP/6-311G(d,p) 密度泛函方法和高级电子相关的CCSD(T)/6-311G(2df,p)偶合簇法研究BH+2与C2H2反应势能面. 结果表明 该势能面上存在(a) H2B+*C2H2, (b) HBCHCH2+, (c) H2BCCH+2和(d) H2*BHCCH+四种异构体, 其中(b)能量最低且在动力学上最稳定, (a), (c)和(d)在动力学上均不稳定; BH+2通过对C2H2的分步亲电加成以及随后的氢迁移和H2消除等反应形成离解产物HBCCH++H2, 该反应不需要活化能且大量放热. 计算结果有助于深入了解BH+2等缺电子硼氢正离子的反应行为.     

Sesquiterpenoids and Diterpenoids from the Liverwort Heteroscyphus Coalitus

Thirteen specimens of Heteroscyphus coalitus were chemically examined. Among the isolated compounds, 1‐hydroxyaromadendr‐4‐en‐3‐one has not been reported previously. A third new chemotype with kauranoids as the major constituents for the liverwort H. coalitus was identified.     

HAsS2异构体结构与稳定性

在MP2/6-311++G(d,p)和QCISD(t)/6-311++G(3df,2p)(单点)水平下计算得到9个异构体和10个过渡态的HAsS₂体系势能面.异构体cis-HSAsS(E1)的能量最低,其次是trans-HSAsS(E2)、具有AsSS三元环的立体HAs(S)S(C_{s,E3)和HAs(S)S(C2v,E4)结构的异构体,能量分别比cis-HSAsS高1.46,60.78和93.63kJ/mol.根据体系的势能面,异构体E1,E2,E3和E4具有一定的动力学稳定性.AsH和S2第一步反应产物将会异构化为具有较高动力学稳定性的异构体E3,而SH和AsS第一步反应产物将会异构化为E1.计算结果与HNO2,HNS2,HPO2,HPS2和HAsO2等价电子相同的分子的势能面进行了比较.}     

Placement and characterization of pairs of luminescent molecules in spatially separated regions of nanostructured thin films

Methods of making mesostructured sol-gel silicate thin films containing two different molecules deliberately placed in two different spatially separated regions in a one-step, one-pot preparation are developed and demonstrated. When the structure-directing agent is the surfactant cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, the structure is 2-D hexagonal with lattice spacings between 31.6 and 42.1 angstroms depending on the dopant molecules and their concentrations. The three general strategies that are used to place the molecules are philicity (like dissolves like), bonding, and bifunctionality. These strategies take advantage of the different chemical and physical properties of the regions of the films. These regions are the inorganic silicate framework, the hydrophobic organic interior of the micelles, and the ionic interface between them. Luminescent molecules that possess the physical and chemical properties appropriate for the desired strategies are chosen. Lanthanide and ruthenium complexes with condensable trialkoxysilane groups are incorporated into the silicate framework. 1,4-Naphthoquinone, pyrene, rhodamine 6G and coumarin 540A, and lanthanides with no condensable trialkoxysilanes occupy the hydrophobic core of micelles by virtue of their hydrophobicity. The locations of the molecules are determined by luminescence spectroscopy and by luminescence lifetime measurements. In all cases, the long-range order templated into the thin film is verified by X-ray diffraction. The simultaneous placement of two molecules in the structured film and the maintenance of long-range order require a delicate balance among film preparation methodology, design of the molecules to be incorporated in specific regions, and concentrations of all of the species.     

Recent research activities in experimental mechanics in China

A brief review is presented of the recent activities in the field of experimental mechanics in the People's Republic of China. The current research work covers the following subjects: (1) photoelastic phenomena, such as the classical three-dimensional photoelasticity, the scattered-light technique, birefringent coatings, birefringent materials; (2) holography, holographic interferometry, speckle interferometry and their applications; (3) moiré method; (4) strain-gage techniques and strain indicators.     

Long‐range π‐type hydrogen bond in dimers CH2?HF,CH2O?H2O,and CH2O?NH3

Using four basis bets, (6‐311G(d,p), 6‐31+G(d,p), 6‐31++G(2d,2p), and 6‐311++G(3df,3pd), the optimized structures with all real frequencies were obtained at the MP2 level for the dimers CH₂O? HF, CH₂O? H₂O, CH₂O? NH₃, and CH₂O? CH₄. The structures of CH₂O? HF, CH₂O? H₂O, and CH₂O? NH₃ are cycle‐shaped, which result from the larger bend of σ‐type hydrogen bonds. The bend of σ‐type H‐bond O…H? Y (Y?F, O, N) is illustrated and interpreted by an attractive interaction of a chemically intuitive π‐type hydrogen bond. The π‐type hydrogen bond is the interaction between one of the H atoms of CH₂O and lone pair(s) on the F atom in HF, the O atom in H₂O, or the N atom in NH₃. In contrast with the above three dimers, for CH₂O? CH₄, because there is not a π‐type hydrogen bond to bend its linear hydrogen bond, the structure of CH₂O? CH₄ is noncyclic shaped. The interaction energy of hydrogen bonds and the π‐type H‐bond are calculated and discussed at the CCSD (T)/6‐311++G(3df,3pd) level. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2005     

Vapor‐Phase Reaction of Citronellal over Mesoporous Molecular Sieves MCM‐41 and Zeolites

The vapor‐phase reaction of citronellal (CTN) at 220 °C and atmospheric pressure has been studied using mesoporous molecular sieves and zeolites in a fixed‐bed reactor. The primary products included isopulegol (IPG), menthone, and pulegol with subsequent reactions to form cyclic hydrocarbons. The CTN conversion and the product selectivity depend on the acidity and the textural property of catalysts. Lewis and/or Brönsted acid sites are essential for catalyzing this reaction. An increase of SiO₂/Al₂O₃ mol ratio diminishes the acid amount of all catalysts and enhances both the surface area and the structural order of MCM‐41. The catalytic activity follows the order of MCM‐41 > HZSM‐5 > Hβ > USY, in accordance with the relative total acid amount except that of MCM‐41. Despite its low acidity, Si‐MCM‐41 exhibits the best catalytic performance due to its uniform mesopores, large surface area and good stability; the CTN conversion and the IPG yield attain 91.9% and 58.6%, respectively, after at least 25 h time‐on‐stream.