NMR and IR studies of the interactions of compounds containing OH group with some ethylenes

Interactions of compounds containing OH group with acrylonitrile, 2 : 3 dichloropropene, allyl cyanide and allyl halides have been studied using NMR and IR techniques. Hydrogen bonds of the type O-H ··· N have been detected. With allyl halides bonds of the type O-H ··· Cl have been detected for allyl chloride only. The value of the equilibrium constant has been calculated for O-H ··· N bonds using IR studies.     

Generalized asymptotic expansions for coupled wavenumbers in fluid-filled cylindrical shells

Analytical expressions are found for the coupled wavenumbers in an infinite fluid-filled cylindrical shell using the asymptotic methods. These expressions are valid for any general circumferential order (n). The shallow shell theory (which is more accurate at higher frequencies) is used to model the cylinder. Initially, the in vacuo shell is dealt with and asymptotic expressions are derived for the shell wavenumbers in the high- and the low-frequency regimes. Next, the fluid-filled shell is considered. Defining a relevant fluid-loading parameter μ, we find solutions for the limiting cases of small and large μ. Wherever relevant, a frequency scaling parameter along with some ingenuity is used to arrive at an elegant asymptotic expression. In all cases, Poisson's ratio ν is used as an expansion variable. The asymptotic results are compared with numerical solutions of the dispersion equation and the dispersion relation obtained by using the more general Donnell-Mushtari shell theory (in vacuo and fluid-filled). A good match is obtained. Hence, the contribution of this work lies in the extension of the existing literature to include arbitrary circumferential orders (n).     

Order Parameter and Refractive Index of Cholesteryl Linoleate

Refractive indices of cholesteryl linoleate are determined at different temperatures and order parameters have been calculated in smectic and cholesteric phases.     

Synthesis of Dihydropyridine Derivatives under Eco‐friendly Approach and Investigation of Cytotoxic Activity

In an effort for development of innovative biologically active agents, a sequence of 1,4‐dihydropyridine analogues was synthesized through the green synthetic method. In addition, all compounds were evaluated for their cytotoxic activities against three human cancer cell lines and mouse melanoma and figured out the most active compounds. Besides, promoter reusability, easy handling of the chemical reagent, simple reaction process, time minimization, ethanol–water solvent compatibility, and cost reduction reagent are key tools for this fruitful path. Thus, these examinations recommended that dihydropyridine and their derivatives are motivating moieties for the discovery of new anticancer drugs.     

An alternative synthetic strategy for (3R),(5R)-5-hydroxy-de-O-methyllasiodiplodin and its epimer

A concise total synthesis of (3R),(5R)-5-hydroxy-de-O-methyllasiodiplodin and its epimer have been synthesized from commercially available (R)-propylene oxide and Orsellinic acid as starting materials. The key steps involved in the synthesis are Wittig reaction, epoxide ring opening with 1,3-dithiane intermediate and Yamaguchi macrolactonization.     

An efficient approach for the total synthesis of balticolid

An efficient stereoselective total synthesis of balticolid has been accomplished starting from known aldehyde. The key steps involved in this synthesis are Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation, Wittig olefination, alkylation of 1,3-dithiane and Yamaguchi macrolactonization.     

Antibacterial cotton fabrics with in situ generated silver and copper bimetallic nanoparticles using red sanders powder extract as reducing agent

Using aqueous extraction of red sanders powder as a reducing agent, silver and copper bimetallic nanoparticles were in situ generated in cotton fabrics. Silver and copper nanoparticles were also generated separately for comparison. The resulted nanocomposite cotton fabrics (NCFs) were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and antibacterial tests. SEM analysis indicated the generation of more number of nanoparticles when bimetallic source solutions were used. Further, the size range of the generated bimetallic nanoparticles was found to be lower than when individual metal nanoparticles were generated in NCFs. XRD analysis confirmed the in situ generation of silver and copper nanoparticles when equimolar bimetallic salt source solutions were utilized. The NCFs with bimetallic nanoparticles exhibited higher antibacterial activity against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and hence can be considered for applications as antibacterial bed and dressing materials.     

Synthesis,Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Studies of Zn(II), Cd(II), and Hg(II) Complexes with 3-Formylpyridinethiosemicar bazone and Its N4-Methyl Analogue

Russian Journal of General Chemistry - Evaluation of stability constants of the complexes formed in solution by the biologically important ligands and metal ions can aid in understanding the...     

La2O3 promotional effect to Co3O4/γ-Al2O3 catalyst in the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene with CO2 as soft oxidant

Co₃O₄/γ-Al₂O₃ catalysts with variable Co₃O₄ loadings (5–20 wt%) and deposition of 15% Co₃O₄ on La₂O₃/γ-Al₂O₃ were prepared by wet impregnation method. La₂O₃-γ-Al₂O₃ support with variable composition of La₂O₃ (2–6 wt%) were prepared by co-precipitation method. All the catalysts were tested for oxidative dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene with CO₂ as soft oxidant. Among the Co₃O₄/γ-Al₂O₃ catalysts, 15% Co₃O₄/γ-Al₂O₃ has shown good performance and hence this catalyst has been chosen to investigate the effect of La₂O₃ species. CO₂ pulse chemisorption data indicate more amount of CO₂ uptake over 15% Co₃O₄/4%La₂O₃/γ-Al₂O₃ catalyst which clearly indicates that this catalyst exhibits good performance in ethylbenzene dehydrogenation with CO₂ as soft oxidant because of reverse water gas shift reaction. Temperature programmed reduction studies indicate that the Co₃O₄ catalysts follow two step reduction mechanism from Co₃O₄ to CoO and then to Co and La₂O₃ promotional effect is visible through facile reduction of Co₃O₄ species. La₂O₃ doping has a vital influence in getting enhanced ethylbenzene conversion, styrene yield and alleviates catalyst deactivation compared to that of unpromoted Co₃O₄/γ-Al₂O₃ catalyst. TGA studies indicate the presence low amount coke deposition during time-on-stream over 15% Co₃O₄/4%La₂O₃/γ-Al₂O₃ catalyst compared to 15% Co₃O₄/γ-Al₂O₃ catalyst.     

Thermodynamic functions of thorium–cerium mixed oxides

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry - Thorium–cerium mixed oxides (Th1?xCex)O2 (x?=?0.25, 0.5, 0.75) were prepared by the citrate gel combustion technique. X-ray...