Unique charge-separated pyridinium-barbituric acid zwitterions

A synthetic procedure for the preparation of the unusual charge-separated pyridinium barbiturate zwitterion 2 from 1,3-dimethylbarbituric acid and 2-pyridinecarbaldehyde in methanol was developed. The structure of the compound was confirmed with X-ray analysis to demonstrate the strong charge separation throughout the molecule. One would expect that this charge separation would increase its reactivity; however, contrary to this expectation, the compound is very stable in acidic media, and in the presence of a base, decarbonylation occurs on one barbituric acid while the zwitterionic moiety of the molecule stays intact.     

Synthesis of nopol over MCM-41 catalysts

MCM-41 was found to be an active heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of nopol by the Prins condensation of beta-pinene and paraformaldehyde, but Sn-MCM-41 in which Sn has been grafted on MCM-41 by chemical vapor deposition is far more active and combines high efficiency and recyclability.     

The structure of the uncharged-molecule complex between a dinaphthopyridino-18-crown-6 host and acetonitrile (1 : 2)

Single crystal X-ray analysis of a 1 : 2 complex between the dinaphthopyridino-l8-crown-6 host (1) and acetonitrile is reported. Crystals of the complex are monoclinic,P2₁/c witha = 12.178(5),b = 8.186(1),c = 30.873(1) Å, = 96.86(1)°, andD _c = 1.25 g cm^–3 forZ = 4. The host molecule reveals an approximate mirror symmetry and exists in a so-called dentist's chair conformation. One of the acetonitrile guest molecules is involved in possible weak interactions to two oxygen atoms of the host macroring, while the other fills free lattice space only.     

Molecular Ions of Transient Species: Vinylamine-Cation

Vinylamine 1 was prepared by thermolysis of cyclobutylamine and its photoelectron spectrum was measured. I = 8.20 eV and I = 8.65 eV were found, the dominant vibrational progression (? = 725 cm^?1) indicating that in the course of 1(X)→1 ⁺( X? ) flattening around the N-atom occurs. The Franck-Condon profile of this band, however, suggests that a skeletal mode of ? ≈ 1400 cm^?1 (observed also in the iso-π-electronic systems vinyl-alcohol-cation and allyl radical) may also be excited. Comparison with the data for the isomer acetaldehyde-imine 2 and its cation s ⁺ shows that the isomer couple 1/2 constitutes a further notable example for a relative thermochemical stability inversion on going from the neutrals to the cations.     

Holography through fog. A new version

Seeing through fog is better with holography than with ordinary photography or human vision. This has to do with the Doppler effect, which is imparted on the light that is scattered by moving fog droplets. Experiments of this type are known since about ten years. So far, these experiments were always performed with off-axis holography, while we now propose to use on-axis holography. The new approach is better matched to the capabilities of the electronic components that are needed for hologram reconstruction in real-time. Advantages in resolution and dynamic range are predicted and verified experimentally.     

Kinetische Untersuchungen über die Silicium—Aryl-Spaltung mit Bromwasserstoff

Rate constants of the cleavage reaction of silicon aryl linkages with HBr were estimated for various aryl derivatives by means of NMR. A row of substituents was obtained, dependent on the cleavage rates. Correlation with theHammett function shows the electrophilic character of the reaction. The different cleavage rates give the possibility for specific cleavages of aryl groups from silanes.

     

Cross-section energy dependence of planar and non-planar two-body hypercharge-exchange reactions

The energy dependence of total cross sections for twenty-three two-body hypercharge-exchange reactions is studied. It is found that the planar reactions have in general a less steep fall-off with increasing energy than the non-planar reactions. Explanations of the difference in terms of kinematics and dynamics (baryon exchange and t-channel exchange effects) are discussed and found highly improbable. Implications of the effects observed are discussed.