Norms on Free Topological Groups

A norm on a group G is a function N mapping G into the set ofnon-negative real numbers such that for each x and y in G, N(xy^–1) N(x)+N(y) and N(e) = 0, where e is the identity element ofG. It is shown here that if F(X) is the free topological groupon any completely regular Hausdorff space X and H is a subgroupof F(X) generated by a finite subset of X, then any norm onH can be extended to a continuous norm on F(X).     

Anharmonicity in rotational and vibrational excitation of H2 by Li+ collisions

Integral cross sections for pure rotational and vibrational-rotational excitation of H₂(X¹Σ⁺_g) by Li⁺(¹S) impact are computed by close-coupling methods at 0.2, 0.6, and 1.2 eV in the c.m. system using vibrational functions that are numerical solutions of the one-dimensional radial Schrödinger equation for harmonic, Morse, and adiabatically corrected Kolos-Wolniewicz (KW) potential functions. Comparison of results employing KW and Morse functions shows excellent agreement for all transitions studied. Findings using harmonic oscillator functions, however, differ noticeably from KW and Morse values for vibrational (0 → 1) and very large rotational (Δj = 10) transitions, but are satisfactory for lower order (0 → 2, 4, 6, 8) rotational transitions.     

Studies in the heterocyclic series. XI. Reactions of 2-Amino-3-hydroxypyridine with 2-Chloro-3-nitropyridine

The reactions of 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine and 2-chloro-3-nitropyridine in various solvents and in the presence of certain catalysts were studied. A dilute acid-catalysed procedure led to a 45% yield of 3-hydroxy-3-nitro-2,2-dipyridylamine which was also obtained by refluxing in alcoholic potassium hydroxide for several hours. The diarylamine was converted to 1,9-diazaphenoxazine by base-catalysed intramolecular condensation in refluxing DMSO. The same diazaphenoxazine was obtained directly by prolonged base-catalysed reaction of the starting pyridine compounds in DMSO. From a study of the infrared spectrum of the diarylamine precursor, it was found that strong NHO hydrogen bonding is responsible for the failure of the cyclization step in either aqueous or alcoholic base. This problem was overcome by the use of DMSO as the reaction solvent. Structural assignments were made by a study of their ultraviolet, infrared, nmr and mass spectra and the mechanistic pathways were also discussed.     

The absolute stereochemistry of grenadamide

3-(2S-Heptylcycloprop-1S-yl)propanoic acid 2-phenylethanamide was synthesised from cis-cyclopropan-1,2-dimethanol via enzymatic desymmetrisation of the dibutyrate; it gave identical NMR spectroscopic data to those reported for grenadamide but had an equal and opposite absolute rotation, indicating that the latter is the 2R,1R-enantiomer.     

Multi-step polymer-assisted solution-phase (PASP) library synthesis of functionalized diaminobenzamides

A parallel solution-phase library synthesis of functionalized diaminobenzamides is described. The four-step library synthesis is accomplished using polymer-assisted solution-phase (PASP) synthesis techniques. This high-yielding, multi-step sequence utilizes sequestering resins for the removal of reactants, reactant by-products, and employs a resin capture/release strategy as a key library synthesis step. Step one of the sequence relies on the displacement of an activated fluoro-group from the aromatic ring of 1a, b with a variety of primary amines to introduce the first diversity position. Step two is hydrolysis of the benzoate ester to a benzoic acid which is subsequently captured on a polyamine resin, washed, and released to give 4a, b in pure form. Step three utilizes PASP resins to mediate the amide coupling of a benzoic acid with a variety of primary amines to give the aminonitrobenzamides 5a, b and introduces the second diversity position. Step four is the parallel reduction of the aminonitrobenzamides 5a, b to the functionalized diaminobenzamides 6a, b. This library synthesis proceeds with high overall purities which average 80 % over the 4-step sequence.     

Self-selection in olefin cross-metathesis: the effect of remote functionality

Olefin cross-metathesis (CM) is potentially an attractive method for generating dynamic combinatorial libraries (DCLs). In order for the CM reaction to be useful for DCL production, the course of the reaction and product distribution must be relatively insensitive to functionality remote from the reacting centers. We report on the CM of a series of allyl- and homoallylamides that are strongly dependent on remote functionality. This includes an unusual example of a cis-selective CM. [Reaction: see text]     

A chemical inhibitor reveals the role of Raf kinase inhibitor protein in cell migration

Raf kinase inhibitor protein (RKIP) is a modulator of cell signaling that functions as an endogenous inhibitor of multiple kinases. We demonstrate here a positive role for RKIP in the regulation of cell locomotion. We discovered that RKIP is the relevant cellular target of locostatin, a cell migration inhibitor. Locostatin abrogates RKIP's ability to bind and inhibit Raf-1 kinase, and it acts by disrupting a protein-protein interaction, an uncommon mode of action for a small molecule. Small interfering RNA-mediated silencing of RKIP expression also reduces cell migration rate. Overexpression of RKIP converts epithelial cells to a highly migratory fibroblast-like phenotype, with dramatic reduction in the sensitivity of cells to locostatin. RKIP is therefore the compound's valid target and a key regulator of cell motility.     

Charge equilibria and pK values of 5-carboxypyranomalvidin-3-glucoside (vitisin A) by electrophoresis and absorption spectroscopy

Apparent pK values of the wine pigment, 5-carboxypyranomalvidin-3-glucoside (vitisin A), were determined using UV-vis spectroscopy, viz. pK_a1=0.98 (±0.10), pK_H1=4.51 (±0.03) and pK_H2=7.57 (±0.02). An additional ionisation constant at high pH (pK_a4=8.84±0.06) was established by high-voltage paper electrophoresis. These data in conjunction with previously published pK_a values determined by high-voltage electrophoresis suggest that in wine (pH 3.2-3.8), 5-carboxypyranomalvidin-3-glucoside exists as a complex mixture of hydrated and non-hydrated, partially ionised species with the predominant species being the quinonoidal base (λ_max 498 nm).     

Post-source decay in the analysis of polystyrene by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry

Various secondary series are observed in matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) time-of-flight mass spectra of polystyrene. The number and positions of the series depend on the choice of matrix and added cation. For a given treatment, series observed in linear mode are not necessarily observed in reflectron mode, and vice versa. Post-source decay analysis was used to determine that the secondary series arise at least in part from formation and decay of adducts of polystyrene with matrix species. There is some treatment-to-treatment variation, but adduct formation and decay were observed for all tested treatments. The multiplicity of secondary series makes it unclear whether post-source decay occurs for the main series (polystyrene + cation)⁺ ions under the conditions normally used for polystyrene analysis. Such ions do undergo post-source decay at laser fluences greater than normally used. Although only polystyrene was investigated in this work, other polymers may also produce adduct and decay series in MALDI analysis. Their presence can mask the presence of minor components in a sample, but at least as observed here, do not have a strong influence on molecular mass determinations.     

Tetrahydropyridoazepines and tetrahydropyridoazepinones from the corresponding dihydroquinolones

The p-toluenesulfonate of 7,8-dihydro-5(6H)quinoloneoxime( 3 ) was subjected of a Beckmann rearràngement. The resulting 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[3,2-b]azepin-2-one ( 4 ) was reduced with lithium aluminum hydride affording 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[3,2-b] azepine ( 5 ). 5,6-l)ihydro-8(7H)quinolone ( 7 ), obtained by oxidation of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-8-quinolinol ( 6 ), was converted into the p-toluenesulfonate of 5,6-dihydro-8(7H)quinolone oxitne ( 9 ). Similarly the latter compound could be rearranged into 2,3,4,5-letrahydro-1H-pyrido [2,3-b] azepin-2-one ( 10 ) which on reduction produced 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido [2,3-b] azepine ( 11 ).