Cu+(H2) and Na+(H2) adducts in exchanged ZSM-5 zeolites

Cu(I) ions in Cu-ZSM-5 form Cu+(H2) complexes, stable at room temperature and sub-atmospheric H2 pressure, which do not have any homogeneous analogue except for matrix-isolated [Cu(eta2-H2)Cl]. Comparison with the unstable Na+(H2) adducts formed in the parent Na-ZSM-5 zeolite allow the conclusion that the Cu(I)/H2 bond is governed by sigma-pi overlap forces.     

Bis(triazacyclohexane) sandwich complexes of (Cu(I))(2), Cu(II) and Zn(II): complexes with cuprophilic attraction between two cationic copper(I) leading to unusual reactivity with dioxygen

As the first 1st-row transition metal complexes having six tertiary amine donor groups, bis(triazacyclohexane) sandwich complexes [L2M](BF4)2 (L = benzyl- or p-fluorobenzyl-triazacyclohexane, M = Cu or Zn) have been obtained by the protonolysis of Et2Zn in the presence of L or by reaction of [Cu(MeCN)4](BF4) with L in CH2Cl2 and subsequent air oxidation via an unprecedented Cu(I)(2) sandwich complex containing a short Cu-Cu contact.     

Synthesis and structure of diamido ether uranium(IV) and thorium(IV) halide "ate" complexes and their conversion to salt-free bis(alkyl) complexes

The high-yield synthesis, spectroscopic and structural determination of three new uranium(IV) and thorium(IV)ate complexes supported by three different diamido ether ligands are reported. The reaction of Li2[2,6-iPr2PhN(CH2CH2)]2O (Li2[DIPPNCOCN]) with 1 equiv. of UCl4 in THF generates [DIPPNCOCN]UCl3Li(THF)2(1), while reaction in toluene/ether gives salt-free [DIPPNCOCN]UCl2.1/2C7H8(2), which was identified by paramagnetically shifted 1H NMR. Reaction of 0.5 equiv. of {[tBuNON]UCl2}2([tBuNON]=[(CH3)3CN(Si(CH3)2)]2O2-) with 3.5 equiv. LiI in toluene and a minimal amount of THF results in [tBuNON]UI3Li(THF)2(3) and is very similar in structure to 1. {[MesNON]ThCl3Li(THF)}2(4), a dimeric complex with a Th2Li2Cl6 core, is prepared by reaction of Li2[2,4,6-Me3PhN(Si(CH3)2)]2O (Li2[MesNON]) with ThCl4 in THF. The analogous reaction in toluene did not yield the salt-free complex but rather a sterically crowded diligated compound, [MesNON]2Th (5), which was also structurally characterized. Complex 5 was prepared rationally by reacting 2 equiv. Li2[MesNON] with ThCl4 in toluene. The reaction of 1 and 3 with 2 equiv. of LiCH2Si(CH3)3 generates the stable, salt-free organoactinides [DIPPNCOCN]U(CH2Si(CH3)3)2(6) and [tBuNON]U(CH2Si(CH3)3)2(7). Complex 6 was structurally characterized. These reactions illustrate the viability of ate complexes as useful synthetic precursors.     

Regiochemical control of the ring opening of 1,2-epoxides by means of chelating processes. Part 18: Regioselectivity of the opening reactions with MeOH of 1-(benzyloxy)-2,3- and -3,4-epoxyalkanes under condensed and gas phase operating conditions

The regiochemical behavior of a series of aliphatic open chain epoxides bearing a heterofunctionality in an allylic or homoallylic relationship has been examined in the opening reaction with MeOH under both condensed and gas phase operating conditions. The results indicate that the proton (actually D⁺) possesses in the gas phase intrinsic chelating properties which are even superior than those of Li⁺ in the condensed phase.     

BASE-CATALYZED HYDROGEN-DEUTERIUM EXCHANGE IN BENZO DERIVATIVES OF FIVE-MEMBERED AROMATIC HETEROCYCLES. PART VII. PRIMARY HYDROGEN ISOTOPE EFFECTS IN SOME 5- AND 6-SUBSTITUTED BENZOTHIAZOLES

Abstract

The rates of the base-catalyzed hydrogen-deuterium exchange at position 2, and the reverse, in some 5-and 6-substituted benzothiazoles are reported. The plots of log k _sH, and log k _sD against the [sgrave]_m + [sgrave]_p values of the substituents, according to the Hammett-Jaffé equations, are slightly curved. The primary hydrogen isotope effect k _sH/k _sD varies between 0.7 and 2.3 and the plot of log k _sH/k _sD against the [sgrave]_m + [sgrave]_p values of the substituents is a more pronounced curve, showing a maximum near to the [sgrave]_m + [sgrave]_p value of ?0.3. By these investigations the simple utilization of the primary hydrogen isotope effect in the prediction of reaction mechanisms seems extremely hazardous.     

Optimum extraction process of polyphenols from Bridelia grandis stem bark using experimental design

Euphorbiaceae barks are known to contain an appreciable amount of polyphenolic compounds responsible for several biological activities. Preliminary extraction from Bridelia grandis stem bark afforded high content of polyphenols, determined by spectrophotometric methods such as Folin–Ciocalteu (for total phenols, TP) and n‐butanol‐HCl (for condensed tannins, CT). A preliminary Plackett–Burman screening design was used to identify the key factors that influence the TP and CT extraction. Between all the variables known to influence the extraction from vegetable matrixes, six were selected; maceration was chosen as traditional extraction methodology. To investigate the effect of solvents and extraction method, methanol, acetone 70% (v/v in water), centrifugation and ultrasound were chosen. A full factorial design 2³ was applied to optimize the extraction procedure. The responses were obtained analyzing the extracts for their TP and CT contents determined by the above‐mentioned spectrophotometric methods. The results confirm that, within the explored domain, the optimum solvent is methanol and the optimum method is one‐cycle centrifugation. Finally, it was also compared with the effect of maceration on the considered responses. It has never given results better than centrifugation, whereas in the case of CT it represents an advantage to employ a three‐cycle centrifugation instead of one.     

The assay of pterostilbene in spiked matrices by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry and isotope dilution method

Pterostilbene (trans‐3,5‐dimethoxy‐4‐hydroxystilbene) is an active component found in several plant species, exhibiting important pharmacological properties. A new and reliable method of assaying this phyto compound in various matrices is presented; the assay is based on (1) the selectivity of liquid chromatography (LC) hyphenated with electrospray ionisation (ESI), (2) the specificity of a two‐step mass spectrometric analysis (MS/MS) and (3) the accuracy of the isotope dilution method. The labelled analogue may be conveniently synthesised in a few steps. The sensitivity of the method is confirmed by the very low limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantitation (LOQ) values achieved in the assay of pterostilbene in two distinct fortified matrices, and is further supported by the observed accuracy values. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Palladium-catalyzed oxidative heterocyclodehydration-alkoxycarbonylation of 3-yne-1,2-diols: a novel and expedient approach to furan-3-carboxylic esters

A novel and convenient approach to furan-3-carboxylic esters 2 is presented, based on palladium-catalyzed direct oxidative carbonylation of readily available 3-yne-1,2-diols 1. The process, corresponding to a sequential combination between a 5-endo-dig heterocyclodehydration step and an oxidative alkoxycarbonylation stage, is catalyzed by PdI₂ in conjunction with an excess of KI under relatively mild conditions (100 °C in ROH under 40 atm of a 4:1 mixture of CO-air).