Composés sulfurés hétérocycliques. CII. Action de l'hydroxylamine sur les dihydro-1,2 benzothiazine-3,1 thiones-4

Hydroxylamine reacts with 1-alkyl-1,2-dihydro-3,1-benzothiazine-4thiones ( 1 ), giving 1-alky1-3-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-quinazoline-4-thiones ( 2 ). The same reagent, in neutral medium, converts 1-aryl-1,2-dihydro-3,1-benzothiazine-4-thiones ( 3 ) into 1-aryl-4-hydroxyimino-1,4-dihydro-2H-3,1-benzothiazines ( 4 ). In acidic medium, the same starting materials lead to 1-aryl-3-hydroxy-2-3-dihydro-1H-quinazoline-4-thiones ( 5 ). genrally with some quantity of the isomer 4 . Thiones 2 and 5 , as well as oximes 4 , heated at 200°, decomopose, yielding, in varying proportions, 1H-quinazoline-4-thiones ( 6 or 7 ), 1H-quinazoline-4-ones ( 9 ) and 2,3-dihydro-1H-quinazoline-4-thiones ( 11 ). Reacting with methyliodide, 1H-quinazoline-4-thiones ( 7 ) give 4-methylthioquinazolin-1-ium iodidies ( 12 ) which can be hydrolysed into 1H-quinazolin-4-ones ( 9 ). The latter are also obtained by reacting benzonitrile N-oxide with the corresponding thiones. 1-Aryl-1 H-quinazoline-4-thiones ( 7 ) react readily with nitrogen nucleophiles XNH₂ to give 1-aryl-4-imino-1,4-dihydro-quinazolines diversely substituted on the imino group. While thiones 7 are S- methylated by methyl iodide, the corresponding 1-aryl-1H-quinazolin-4-ones (9), with the same reagent, ungergo a N-methylation, yielding 1-aryl-3-methyl-4-oxo-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-l-ium iodides ( 18 ). Structure have been confirmed by uv, ir and nmr spectra.     

Mechanism of Formation of Peroxocarbonates RhOOC(O)O(Cl)(P)(3) and Their Reactivity as Oxygen Transfer Agents Mimicking Monooxygenases. The First Evidence of CO(2) Insertion into the O-O Bond of Rh(eta(2)-O(2)) Complexes

Extended labeling experiments have shown that formation of rhodium peroxocarbonate from CO(2) and [RhCl(eta(2)-O(2))(P)(3)] (P is PEt(2)Ph or PEtPh(2)) proceeds through O-O bond cleavage and CO(2) insertion. O-transfer to ancillary phosphine ligand to give R(3)P=O selectively (>85%) involves the Rh-linked O atom of the peroxo group of RhCl(CO(4))(P)(3).     

Structure ofp-tetrakis-(4-nitrophenylazo)calix[4]-arene-4-picoline (1∶4) complex

The structure of thep-tetrakis-(4-nitrophenylazo)calix[4]arene-4-picoline (14) complex has been determined by X-ray crystallography. Crystals are monoclinic, space groupC2/c,a=24.9097) Å,b=8.425(6) Å,c=33.81(1) Å, =101.13(2)°,D _c =1.330 g/cm³,Z=4, finalR value =0.067. The cone conformation adopted by this azocalixarene is disturbed by the positions of the picoline molecules. Two of them are inside the macorocycle cavity and the two others are outside. Supplementary Data relating to this article are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. Sup. 82190 (32 pages).     

Quantitative Non-Covalent Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes

We report a convenient method for quantitative non-covalent functionalization of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) with phthalocyanine (Pc) compounds, in which a surface coverage of 49% was achieved. The effect of several process parameters on the functionalization process was elucidated. Firstly, as-produced SWNT gave the largest extent of functionalization compared with purified SWNT and as-produced multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNT). Secondly, the extent of functionalization was sensitive to the specific molecular structures of the Pc compounds. Finally, in terms of solvent selection, dimethylformamide (DMF) was found to give the largest extent of functionalization, which is then followed by chloroform (CHCl₃) and 1,2-dichlorobenzene (ODCB). The method reported in this paper provides new insights on the interactions between Pc molecules and carbon nanotubes and paves the way for rational control of the degree of functionalization, which is an important step from the perspective of carbon nanotube applications. Electronic supplementary material Supplementary material for this article is avilable at and is accessible for authorised users.     

Functionalization of cellulose nanocrystal powder by non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasmas

Cellulose - Despite promising characteristics such as the biodegradability and the environmentally benign nature of cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) based composites, their poor dispersion and...     

Dual Electroactivity in a Covalent Organic Network with Mechanically Interlocked Pillar[5]arenes

The synthesis and characterization of a polyrotaxanated covalent organic network (CON) based on the association between the viologen and pillar[5]arene (P[5]OH) units are reported. The mechanical bond allows for the irreversible insertion of n-type redox centers (P[5]OH macrocycles) within a pristine structure based on p-type viologen redox centers. Both redox units are active on a narrow potential range and, in water, the presence of P[5]OH greatly increases the electroactivity of the material.     

Bis‐clickable Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles: Straightforward Preparation of Light‐Actuated Nanomachines for Controlled Drug Delivery with Active Targeting

Bis(clickable) mesoporous silica nanospheres (ca. 100 nm) were obtained by the co‐condensation of TEOS with variable amounts (2–5 % each) of two clickable organosilanes in the presence of CTAB. Such nanoparticles could be easily functionalized with two independent functions using the copper‐catalyzed alkyne‐azide cycloaddition (CuAAC) reaction to transform them into nanomachines bearing cancer cell targeting ligands with the ability to deliver drugs on‐demand. The active targeting was made possible after anchoring folic acid by CuAAC click reaction, whereas the controlled delivery was performed by clicked azobenzene fragments. Indeed, the azobenzene groups are able to obstruct the pores of the nanoparticles in the dark whereas upon irradiation in the UV or in the blue range, their trans‐to‐cis photoisomerization provokes disorder in the pores, enabling the delivery of the cargo molecules. The on‐command delivery was proven in solution by dye release experiments, and in vitro by doxorubicin delivery. The added value of the folic acid ligand was clearly evidenced by the difference of cell killing induced by doxorubicin‐loaded nanoparticles under blue irradiation, depending on whether the particles featured the clicked folic acid ligand or not.     

Unraveling σ and π Effects on Magnetic Anisotropy in cis‐NiA4B2 Complexes: Magnetization,HF‐HFEPR Studies,First‐Principles Calculations,and Orbital Modeling

By using complementary experimental techniques and first‐principles theoretical calculations, magnetic anisotropy in a series of five hexacoordinated nickel(II) complexes possessing a symmetry close to C_2v, has been investigated. Four complexes have the general formula [Ni(bpy)X₂]ⁿ⁺ (bpy=2,2′‐bipyridine; X₂=bpy ( 1 ), (NCS^?)₂ ( 2 ), C₂O₄^2? ( 3 ), NO₃^? ( 4 )). In the fifth complex, [Ni(HIM₂‐py)₂(NO₃)]⁺ ( 5 ; HIM₂‐py=2‐(2‐pyridyl)‐4,4,5,5‐tetramethyl‐4,5‐dihydro‐1H‐imidazolyl‐1‐hydroxy), which was reported previously, the two bpy bidentate ligands were replaced by HIM₂‐py. Analysis of the high‐field, high‐frequency electronic paramagnetic resonance (HF‐HFEPR) spectra and magnetization data leads to the determination of the spin Hamiltonian parameters. The D parameter, corresponding to the axial magnetic anisotropy, was negative (Ising type) for the five compounds and ranged from ?1 to ?10 cm^?1. First‐principles SO‐CASPT2 calculations have been performed to estimate these parameters and rationalize the experimental values. From calculations, the easy axis of magnetization is in two different directions for complexes 2 and 3 , on one hand, and 4 and 5 , on the other hand. A new method is proposed to calculate the g tensor for systems with S=1. The spin Hamiltonian parameters (D (axial), E (rhombic), and g_i) are rationalized in terms of ordering of the 3 d orbitals. According to this orbital model, it can be shown that 1) the large magnetic anisotropy of 4 and 5 arises from splitting of the e_g‐like orbitals and is due to the difference in the σ‐donor strength of NO₃^? and bpy or HIM₂‐py, whereas the difference in anisotropy between the two compounds is due to splitting of the t_2g‐like orbitals; and 2) the anisotropy of complexes 1 – 3 arises from the small splitting of the t_2g‐like orbitals. The direction of the anisotropy axis can be rationalized by the proposed orbital model.