Nitrate ion association with Nd3+

The overall stability constantsK ₁ andK ₂ of NdNO ₃ ²⁺ and Nd(NO₃) ₂ ⁺ complexes were determined (K ₁=1.77;K ₂=1.28) using an extraction method with tri-n-butyl phosphate as the extractant. The ratio ₁/₂ of the stepwise stability constants is discussed. It was established that the Nd(NO₃) ₂ ⁺ complex was an outer-sphere ion pair.

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Die Assoziation von Nitrat-Ion mit Nd³⁺

Zusammenfassung Mittels einer Extraktionsmethode wurden die StabilitätskonstantenK ₁ undK ₂ von NdNO ₃ ²⁺ - und Nd(NO₃)⁺-Komplexen bestimmt (K ₁=1.77;K ₂=1.28; Tri-n-butylphosphat als Extraktionsmittel). Das Verhältnis ₁/₂ der stufenweisen Stabilitätskonstanten wird diskutiert. Es stellte sich heraus, daß der Nd(NO₃)⁺-Komplex als ein Outer-Shere-Ionenpaar vorliegt.

     

New phosphonic analogs of aspartic and glutamic acid by aminoalkylation of trivalent phosphorus chlorides with ethyl acetyloacetate or ethyl levulinate and benzyl carbamate

Preparation of the phosphonic analogs of -methylaspartic (4 a–d), glutamic (7 a–b) and -methylpyroglutamic (5 a–b) acids by aminoalkylation of trivalent phosphorus chlorides with ethyl esters of oxoalkyloacids and benzyl carbamate is described. The phosphonic analogs of pyroglutamic acid (8 a–b) was obtained by the cyclization of the corresponding esters (9 a–b). The stability of the phosphonic analogs of pyroglutamic acid in acidic and alkaline media was also studied.

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Die Herstellung von neuen Phosphonanalogen der Asparagin- und Glutaminsäure in der Reaktion von trivalenten Phosphorchloriden mit Ethyl-acetyloacetat oder Ethyl-lävulinat bzw. Benzylcarbaminat

Zusammenfassung Es wurde die Darstellung der Phosphonanalogen der -Methylasparaginsäure (4 a–d), Glutamin- (7 a–b) und -Methylpyroglutaminsäure (5 a–b) in der Reaktion der trivalenten Phosphorchloride und der Oxoalkansäureethylester sowie des Benzylcarbaminats beschrieben. In der Ringschlußreaktion der Ester (9 a–b) erhält man Phosphonanaloge der Pyroglutaminsäure. Die Stabilität der Analogen der Pyroglutaminsäure wurde in sauren und alkalischen Medien geprüft.

     

Electron scattering on C6F6 and SF6 molecules

Total absolute cross sections for electron scattering on hexafluorobenzene, C₆F₆, and sulfur hexafluoride, SF₆, molecules, have been measured as a function of impact energy from 0.6 to 250 eV. The total cross section for C₆F₆ exhibits a very broad peak stretching from 10 to 100 eV with some weak features near 9.5 and 15 eV superimposed on the peak. Apart from the well-known low-energy resonant structures in the SF6 total cross section function, a new weak resonant feature close to 25 eV has been noticed in the present experiment, in accordance with earlier theoretical calculations.     

New crystal structures of fluorinated α-aminophosphonic acid analogues of phenylglycine

The four novel phosphonic acid analogues of phenylglycine with various substituents in phenyl ring (mostly fluorine atoms) have been synthesized by using procedure of amidoalkylation of phosphorus trichloride with aromatic aldehydes and acetamide. The NMR, ESI-MS spectroscopy, and single-crystal X-Ray diffraction methods were used to characterize unusual structures: the amino-(4-trifluoromethylbenzyl)-(1), amino-(3,4-difluorobenzyl)-(2), amino-(2,4,6-trifluorobenzyl)-(3), and amino-(2-fluoro-4-hydroxybenzyl)-(4) phosphonic acids. Since the α-aminophosphonates have a potential for biological activity and could be used as building blocks in medicinal chemistry, it is important to know their detail crystal structures and properties which, in turn, may extend the knowledge on their interaction with physiologic receptors.

     

Reprint of: Application of micro-thin-layer chromatography as a simple fractionation tool for fast screening of raw extracts derived from complex biological,pharmaceutical and environmental samples

The main goal of present paper is to demonstrate the separation and detection capability of micro-TLC technique involving simple one step liquid extraction protocols of complex materials without multi-steps sample pre-purification. In the present studies target components (cyanobacteria pigments, lipids and fullerenes) were isolated from heavy loading complex matrices including spirulina dried cells, birds’ feathers and fatty oils as well as soot samples derived from biomass fuel and fossils-fired home heating systems. In each case isocratic separation protocol involving less that 1 mL of one component or binary mixture mobile phases can be completed within time of 5–8 min. Sensitive detection of components of interest was performed via fluorescence or staining techniques using iodine or phosphomolybdic acid. Described methodology can be applied for fast fractionation or screening of whole range of target substances as well as chemo-taxonomic studies and fingerprinting of complex mixtures, which are present in raw biological or environmental samples.     

Insight into the mechanism of three component condensation leading to aminomethylenebisphosphonates

Three-component reaction of a primary amine, diethyl phosphite and triethyl orthoformate followed by acid hydrolysis of the adduct provides N-substituted aminomethylenebisphosphonic acids in good yields. Being extremely versatile, it is commonly utilized for preparation of compounds possessing potential antiosteoporotic, antibacterial, anticancer, antiparasitic or herbicidal activity. However, the mechanism of the reaction remains unknown. p-Nitroaniline has been found an interesting tool to shed light on this matter. Its use allowed to separate and identify four intermediates, both non-phosphorus and phosphorus containing, and subsequently suggest the mechanism of the whole process. The acquired knowledge was helpful in explanation the route and the final product structure obtained for more complex reaction proceeding with the use of 4-aminopyridine. Additional alkylation of the pyridine nitrogen atom, leading to unexpected N-(1-alkylpyridinium-4-amino)methylenebisphosphonic acids was unambiguously proved.     

Azulene‐Based Macrocyclic Receptors for Recognition and Sensing of Phosphate Anions

Herein we report the synthesis and detailed studies of the anion‐binding properties of two 20‐membered macrocyclic tetramide receptors: one symmetrical, containing two identical azulene‐based bisamide units, the other a hybrid, containing a dipicolinic bisamide unit and an azulene‐based bisamide unit. Analysis of the crystal structures of the macrocyclic receptors revealed their preference for adopting similar well‐preorganized bent‐sheet conformations, both as free receptors and in their complexes with anions. Studies of the optical properties of both receptors revealed abilities to selectively sense phosphate anions (H₂PO₄^?, HP₂O₇^3?), allowing for naked‐eye detection of the presence of these guests in DMSO. Binding studies in solution confirmed that the receptors bind strongly to a series of anions even in highly demanding media, such as mixtures of DMSO with water or with methanol. Comparison of the anion affinity of linear analogues with that of the macrocyclic receptors evidenced the importance of macrocyclic topology. Quantitative analysis revealed that the macrocyclic receptors are selective for H₂PO₄^? over other anions. The affinity to H₂PO₄^? seen for the symmetrical receptor, containing two azulene‐based subunits, is much higher than for the hybrid macrocycle containing both the azulene‐based and pyridine‐derived subunits. This highlights that the azulene‐based building block serves efficiently as both a binding site and a structure‐preorganizing motif.     

Solid state NMR spectroscopy as a precise tool for assigning the tautomeric form and proton position in the intramolecular bridges of o-hydroxy Schiff bases

Two analogous Schiff bases, (S,E)-2-((1-hydroxy-3-methyl-1,1-diphenylbutan-2-ylimino)methyl)phenol (1) and (S,Z)-2-hydroxy-6-((1-hydroxy-3-methyl-1,1-diphenylbutan-2-ylamino)methylene)cyclohexa-2,4-dienone (2), exist in the solid state as phenol-imine and keto-amine tautomers, respectively. Their crystal structures were solved using the X-ray diffraction method. Sample 1 forms orthorhombic crystals of space group P2(1)2(1)2(1), while 2 forms monoclinic crystals of space group P2(1). In each sample, one molecule is in the asymmetric unit of the crystal structure. One-dimensional and two-dimensional solid state NMR techniques were used for structure assignment and for inspection of the (13)C and (15)N δ(ii) of the chemical shift tensor (CST) values. NMR study indicates that the span (Ω = δ(11)-δ(33)) and the skew (κ = 3(δ(22)-δ(iso)/Ω) are extremely sensitive to change in the tautomeric form of the Schiff bases. Theoretical calculations of NMR shielding parameters for 1 and 2 and a model compound with reduced aliphatic residue were performed using the GIAO method with B3LYP functional and 6-311++g(d,p) basis sets. From comparative analysis of the experimental and theoretical parameters, it was concluded that the position of hydrogen in the intramolecular bridge has tremendous influence on (13)C and (15)N CST parameters. Inspection of Ω and κ parameters allowed for the establishment of the nature of the hydrogen bonding and the assignment of the equilibrium proton position in the intramolecular bridges in the solid state.