Conversion of pyrrolo[1,2-α]pyrazinium salts to 8-aminoindolizines

The recyclization of pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazinium salts under the influence of a base leads to 8-aminoindolizine derivatives and is a new method for the synthesis of indolizines, as well as the first example of the Kost—Sagitullin rearrangement in the pyrazine series.See [1] for our preliminary communication.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 6, pp. 763–766, June, 1991.     

Freezing and folding behavior in simple off-lattice heteropolymers

We have performed parallel tempering Monte Carlo simulations using a simple continuum heteropolymer model for proteins. All 10 heteropolymer sequences which we have studied have shown first-order transitions at low temperature to ordered states dominated by single chain conformations. These results are in contrast with the theoretical predictions of the random energy model for heteropolymers, from which we would expect continuous transitions to glassy behavior at low temperatures.     

Radiochemical Study of Reactions of Diethylsilylium Ions with Dibutyl Ether in the Gas and Liquid Phases

Reactions of diethylsilylium ions with dibutyl ether in the gas and liquid phases were studied radiochemically. These reactions, as those with benzene and alcohols, are accompanied by partial rearrangement of diethylsilylium ions into monoethylsilylium and dimethylsilylium ions. The extent of transformations of the (C₂H₅)₂SiT⁺ ions decreases in going from benzene to dibutyl ether, which is due to the higher energy of adduct formation with the ether, compared to benzene.     

Comparison of neutron activation analysis methods

This work shows that nuclear data and neutron flux parameters can be applied to calculate directly the elemental concentrations. Techniques for extracting neutron flux parameters pertaining to the irradiation positions and nuclear data pertaining to the isotopes concerned from measured reaction rates have been previously developed. This method is compared to the comparator and relative methods of activation analysis. The principles, advantages and disadvantages of each method and sources of errors are discussed. It also briefly discusses other factors such as accuracy and precision, sensitivity, detection limits and limit of quantitative determination. The three methods are applied to the analysis of five environmental reference materials. The concentrations of more than 20 elements are determined. The results show a good agreement with the certified and/or literature values.     

Application of pressurized sample preparation methods for the analysis of steels and copper alloys

Pressurized sample preparation devices (High Pressure Asher, Pressurized Microwave Digestion system, compared with a PTFE decomposition vessel) were used to dissolve certified metal alloy samples (steel, copper) for ICP analysis. Based on the results of the analysis it was established that both up-to-date devices can be advantageously applied to quickly and quantitatively dissolve metal alloy samples. To dissolve the samples, two different kinds of acid mixtures (A: nitric and hydrochloric acid; B: nitric and hydrochloric and sulphuric and phosphoric acid) were used. The sample preparation is simpler and less time-consuming than the earlier commonly used methods, sample loss and degree of contamination are also reduced. Steel samples containing tungsten, titanium and niobium (less than 0.5%) can only be analyzed using a mixture of the four acids. By dissolving steel samples in the nitric and hydrochloric acid mixture, the concentration of their most common elements (Cr, Ni, Mn, V, Cu) as well as their S and P content can be determined. Copper alloy samples can be dissolved quickly by the pressurized microwave decomposition device using hydrochloric acid and diluted (1:1) nitric acid.     

Optimization of Conditions for the HPLC Determination of Synthetic Dyes in Food

The retention of synthetic food dyes on the sorbent Kromasil C18 was studied under the conditions of reversed-phase and ion-pair high-performance liquid chromatography, depending on the concentrations of the ion-pair reagent (tetrabutylammonium dihydrophosphate) and organic solvent (acetonitrile) in the mobile phase and on the concentration and pH of the phosphate buffer solution. The optimum conditions were selected for the separation of ten dyes in the isocratic elution mode within 25 min. A procedure was developed for the determination of synthetic food dyes in foodstuffs; the detection limit was 10–30 g/L.     

Ion-Molecular Reactions of Diethylsilylium Ions with Alcohols in the Gas Phase

Radiochemistry was used to study reaction of tritium-labeled diethylsilylium ions with alcohols in the gas phase. The reaction involves both rearrangement of the diethylsilylium ions and isomerization of the substituent in the substrate. The hydroxyl hydrogen of the alcohol and the tritium atom of the diethyl-silylium ion undergo exchange which, however, is less vigorous that in the case of the monoethylsilylium ion. A possible reaction mechanism is proposed.     

Amination of isomeric bromo-1-methylnitropyrazoles

A method was developed for the synthesis of 5-bromo-1-methyl-4-nitropyrazole from 1-methylpyrazole. In the reaction with 25% aqueous ammonia at 180–190 °C, 5-bromo-1-methyl-4-nitropyrazole is readily converted to 5-amino-1-methyl-4-nitropyrazole; the production of 4-amino-1-methyl-5-nitropyrazole from 4-bromo-1-methyl-5-nitropyrazole requires the presence of a copper catalyst; under the same conditions in the amination of 4-bromo-1-methyl-3-nitropyrazole, 4-amino-1-methyl-3-nitro- and 1-methyl-3-nitropyrazoles are formed in a 23 ratio.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 12, pp. 1672–1675, December, 1983.     

Molecular emission cavity analysis : Part VII. The determination of cadmium

Cadmium salts give an intense cadmium atomic emission in the MECA cavity in a hydrogen-nitrogen-air flame. When a carbon or stainless steel cavity is used, 10–120 ng of cadmium in 5-μl samples can be determined. In the presence of sulphuric acid, anionic interferences are removed. Of the cations, only Fe(III), Cr(III), Mg and Sn(II) interfere seriously.