PHOTOCHEMICAL RING-OPENING IN meso-CHLORINATED CHLOROPHYLLS

Abstract— Irradiation of 20-chloro-chlorophylls of the a-type with visible light produces long-wavelength shifted photoproducts, which transform in the dark to linear tetrapyrroles (bile pigments). The possible significance for chlorophyll degradation is discussed.     

Palladium catalyzed synthesis of tertiary allylamines. Utilization of α-nitro olefins as allylic nitro compounds

Reaction of α-nitro olefins with secondary amines in the presence of palladium(O) catalyst affords allylic amines.     

Determination of the solubility of organic compounds. II

Summary In general, solid particles liquify when they are exposed to air laden with the vapor of a liquid in which they are soluble. There are exceptions, however, which may be explained by assuming the formation of a solvate.

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Zusammenfassung Feste Teilchen verflüssigen sich im allgemeinen, wenn sie Luft ausgesetzt sind, die mit dem Dampf einer Flüssigkeit geladen ist, in der sie löslich sind. Es wurden aber Ausnahmen gefunden, die möglicherweise durch die Bildung von Solvaten erklärt werden können.

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Résumé Généralement, les particules solides se liquéfient si elles sont exposées à l'air chargé de la vapeur d'un liquide dans lequel elles sont solubles. Il existe cependant des exceptions que l'on peut expliquer en supposant la formation de solvates.

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On the occasion of the hundredth return ofFriedrich Emich's birthday.

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The authors wish to express their appreciation to ProfessorO. F. Steinbach for his suggestions and advice.     

1H magic angle rotation NMR in polymer studies

The principles of the method of NMR line narrowing by measurement with spinning of the sample about the magic axis (MAR-NMR) are introduced, with particular emphasis on the effects of internal motion upon the possibilities and limitations of the method. The applications of the method in ¹H-NMR studies of polymer structure and dynamics are then reviewed. Due to both theoretical and experimental limitations, narrowing of dipolar broadened NMR lines by MAR can be observed in ¹H NMR spectra only in those cases where internal motion is anisotropic, or in heterogeneous systems where line width is limited by differences of magnetic susceptibility. In polymers, both solid and liquid, the method makes possible differentiation between isotropic and anisotropic internal motion. In systems with anisotropic internal motion, MAR-NMR makes possible a characterization of motional codes which normally are obscured by residual dipolar interactions, as well as of geometrical restrictions upon these motions.     

Mono-, di-, and trimetallic complexes of the nonalternating polycondensed pi-perimeter decacyclene, C36H18: synthesis, structure, and spectroelectrochemistry of

Reaction of the half-sandwich complexes [(eta5-Me4RC5)M(eta2:O-acac)] (M = Co, Ni; R = Me or Et) with di- and trianions of the polycondensed pi-hydrocarbon decacyclene results in formation of the first Co and Ni triple-decker complexes of this hydrocarbon. For the title compound NMR spectra as well as a crystal structure analysis reveal an antarafacial coordination of two (eta5-Me4EtC5)Co fragments at the central six-membered ring and one of the neighboring five-membered rings of decacyclene. The bridging pi-perimeter decacyclene displays a bowl-shaped topology. In the case of Ni, coordination of two (eta5-Me5C5)Ni fragments at the central six-membered ring of decacyclene is observed, based on the results of 1H and 13C NMR studies. This coordination mode is without precedent for nickel organometallic compounds reported so far. The cobalt complex shows a rich spectroelectrochemistry. Results of cyclic voltammetry and coupled ESR experiments reveal a strong interaction of both metal centers in the mixed-valent monocation of [(eta5-Me4EtC5)Co2(mu-eta5:eta4-C36H18)]. This categorizes the title compound into Robin Day class III.     

Analysis of Equilibrium and Kinetics of Chromium-Fluoride Complexation from Spectroscopic Data via Chemometrics Methods

IntroductionStudies on reversible kinetic systems are consi-dered as a hotspot of chemical and biochemical kineticresearches[1,2]. Of late, some researches have been fo-cused on the simultaneous optimization of the obverseand reverse rate constants[3,4].H…     

Collision induced fragmentation of mass-selected (CO2) n + clusters

The collisional velocity dependence of the cross sections for fragmentation of mass-selected (CO₂) _n ⁺ (n+2...7) clusters in collisions with Ar atoms is presented. Interesting structure can be observed in the cross sections which indicate that the collision occurs between the Ar atom and one CO₂ molecule within the cluster. The results may be explained by assuming that the collision leads to either vibrational excitation of a loosely bound CO₂ monomer which then leaves the cluster or excitation of the entire cluster to a dissociative state.     

Versuche zur Hydrolyse der Siloxan-Bindungen an Siliciumdioxid-Oberflächen

Zusammenfassung Am Beispiel des Aerosils wurde die Ver?nderung der Oberfl?che des Siliciumdioxids bei der Entwicklung verschiedener hydrolytischer Agentien untersucht. Die Oberfl?che des Aerosils enthielt ursprünglich neben Silanolgruppen in erheblichem Umfang Siloxangruppen. Mit kaltem Wasser, mit ammoniakalischer Brenzkatechin-L?sung und bei kürzerer Einwirkung von siedendem Wasser wurde eine teilweise Hydrolyse der Siloxan-Bindungen erreicht, doch, wurden nie mehr als 3.3 Silanolgruppen pro 100 ?² erhalten. Nach l?ngerer Einwirkung von siedendem Wasser wurde eine Abnahme der spez. Oberfl?che und der Zahl der Silanolgruppen pro Fl?cheneinheit beobachtet. Im Elektronenmikroskop zeigten die Teilchen dieser Aerosile Hüllen geringerer Dichte aus feinporigem Siliciumdioxid. Infolge der extrem engen Poren wurde ein erheblicher Teil der Oberfl?che und der Silanolgruppen bei den Messungen nicht erfa?t. Konz. Ammoniak und in geringerem Ma?e auch lange Lagerung an der Atmosph?re hatten ?hnliche Wirkung. überhitzter Wasserdampf katalysierte bei 200° die Abspaltung von Wasser aus Silanolgruppen. Die Pr?parate verloren dabei mehr Wasser als bei gleicher Temperatur im Hochvakuum. Die Ergebnisse und die Mechanismen der Ver?nderungen werden diskutiert.

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Summary The influence of various agents on the surface of Aerosil, a fine particle size silicia was studied. Originally, siloxane as well as silanol groups were present in the Aerosil surface. Partial hydrolysis of the siloxane bonds was achieved with cold water, ammoniacal pyrocatechol solution and after shorter contact with boiling water. The number of silanol groups per 100 ?² never exceeded 3.3. On prolonged action of boiling water a significant decrease of the surface area and of the number of silanol groups was observed. Electron microphotographs show that the particles became coated by a layer of less dense porous silicia. As a result of the extremely narrow pores part of the surface and of the silanol groups escaped detection. Ammonia and, to a lesser extent, prolonged storing at atmospheric conditions had similar effects. At 200 °C the condensation of silanol groups to siloxane bonds was catalyzed by superheated steam as evidenced by a greater loss of silanol groups than in a high vacuum at the same temperature. The results and the mechanisms of the changes in the silica surface are discussed.

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Herrn Prof.U. Hofmann zum 60. Geburtstag gewidmet.

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Herrn Prof. Dr.U. Hofmann sind wir für stete F?rderung und gro?zügige Unterstützung unserer Arbeiten zu gro?em Dank verpflichtet. Dem Fonds der Chemie und dem Landesgewerbeamt des Landes Baden-Württemberg danken wir für finanzielle Unterstützung.     

Organometallic chemistry, biology and medicine: ruthenium arene anticancer complexes

Our work has shown that certain ruthenium(II) arene complexes exhibit promising anticancer activity in vitro and in vivo. The complexes are stable and water-soluble, and their frameworks provide considerable scope for optimising the design, both in terms of their biological activity and for minimising side-effects by variations in the arene and the other coordinated ligands. Initial studies on amino acids and nucleotides suggest that kinetic and thermodynamic control over a wide spectrum of reactions of Ru(II) arene complexes with biomolecules can be achieved. These Ru(II) arene complexes appear to have an altered profile of biological activity in comparison with metal-based anticancer complexes currently in clinical use or on clinical trial.