Cyclophane bis(sulfoxides) a thermal analysis study

A thermogravimetry study of a series of cyclophane bis(sulfoxides) (1–6) has shown that thermal decomposition of these compounds occurs in two stages with a stepwise loss of the sulfoxide groups at well defined decomposition temperatures. The stepwise thermal cleavage has been rationalized in terms of the stereochemistry of the sulfoxide groups and the strain associated with the resultant elimination products.

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Zusammenfassung Eine thermogravimetrische Studie einer Reihe von Cyclophan-bis(sulphoxiden) (1–6) zeigte, dass die thermische Zersetzung dieser Verbindungen in zwei Stufen unter stufenweisem Verlust der Sulphoxidgruppen bei gut definierten Zersetzungstemperaturen vor sich geht. Die stufenweise thermische Spaltung wurde aufgrund der Stereochemie der Sulphoxidgruppen und der mit den resultierenden Eliminationsprodukten verbundenen Belastung erörtert.

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Résumé Une étude thermogravimétrique d'une série de bis (sulfoxydes) de cyclophane (1–6) a montré que la décomposition thermique de ces composés se déroule en deux étapes avec pertes graduelles des groupes sulfoxydes à des températures de décomposition bien définies. Le clivage thermique graduel est expliqué par la stéréochimie des groupes sulfoxydes et la contrainte associée aux produits éliminés.

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Synthesis of C-nucleoside isosteres of 9-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)guanine (acyclovir)

Syntheses of 2-amino-7-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)imidazo[5,1-f]-1,2,4-triazin-4(3H)-one ( 2 ) and 6-amino-3-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)-1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-f]-1,2,4-triazin-8(7H)-one ( 3 ), novel isosteres of the antiviral agent acyclovir, are reported.     

A thermal analysis study of the oxidation of brown coal chars

The combustion of brown coal chars, obtained at different pyrolysis temperatures, have been investigated using TG, DTG and DTA thermal analysis methods. The burning profiles and the kinetic parameters derived from TG and DTA data show that all the chars are less reactive than the parent coal. The higher temperature chars have lower overall reactivity. From the corresponding infrared spectra, the chars obtained at 800 °C and 1000 °C appear to have graphitic structures.

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Zusammenfassung Mittels TG-, DTG- und DTA-Methoden wurde die Verbrennung von unter verschiedenen Pyrolysetemperaturen erhaltenen Braunkohlenschwelkoksen untersucht. Das Verbrennungsprofil und die kinetischen Parameter, erhalten aus TG und DTG, zeigen, daß die Schwelkokse eine geringere Aktivität haben, als die ursprüngliche Braunkohle. Die Schwelkokse höherer Temperatur besitzen eine niedrigere resultierende Aktivität. Aufgrund der entsprechenden IR-Spektren besitzen die bei 800 °C und 1000 °C erhaltenen Schwelkokse eine Graphitstruktur.

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Preparation and properties of the polyester made from 2.2-bis(4-hydroxycyclohexyl)propane and adipic acid

Poly[2,2-bis(4-oxycyclohexyl)propane adipate] was formed by melt polymerizing adipic acid and 2,2-bis(4-hydroxycyclohexyl)propane in the presence of n-butylhydroxyoxostannane. This polyester possessed a melting temperature (T_m) of 200°C and a glass transition temperature (T_g) of 75°C. An excellent notched impact strength of 22 ft. lbs./in. was its best physical property.     

Semi-vacant Wells-Dawson anions. Synthesis of tri-tungsten-vacant derivatives and crystallographic studies of [alphabetabetaalpha-(Cu(II)OH2)2(Cu(II))2(AsW15(OH2)3(OH)O52)2]12-

The tri-tungsten-vacant polyoxometalate, [alpha-AsW15(OH)4O52]13-, derived from the semi-vacant Wells-Dawson complex [alpha-AsW18(OH)4O58]7-, reacts with the late-transition metal cations, Cu(II) or Zn(II), to form sandwich-type species; the X-ray crystal structure of [alphabetabetaalpha]-(Cu(II)OH2)2(Cu(II))2(AsW15(OH2)3(OH)O52)2]12-, prepared by the acidification of [alphabetabetaalpha]-(Cu(II)OH2)2(Cu(II))2(AsW15(OH)4O52)2]18-, reveals that the missing heteroatoms are distal to the central Cu4 unit and the vertices of the vacant tetrahedron are occupied by one OH- and three OH2 groups.     

Reactions of Cp Ru(η-C6H5CHO) OSO2CF3 (Cp = C5Me5) with substituted anilines forming ruthenium Schiff base complexes

Cp^* Ru(η⁶-C₆H₅CHO)⁺OSO₂CF₃⁻ (1) (Cp^* = C₅Me₅) reacts with substituted anilines forming ruthenium Schiff base complexes containing an η⁶-coordinated Cp^* Ru⁺ group. The 2:1 reaction of 1 with 1,4-phenylenediamine yielded only the monocondensation product, whereas the 2:1 reaction of 1 with 1,4-xylylenediamine yielded the dicondensation product.     

Preparation of macrocyclon analogues: calix[8]arenes with extended polyethylene glycol chains

A one-pot methodology has been developed for the preparation of macrocyclon mimics, i.e., calix[8]arenes containing hydrophobic alkyl substituents on the upper rim and hydrophilic polyethylene glycol chains on the lower rim. Compounds containing PEG chains of up to 24 repeating ethylene oxide (EO) units can be prepared. With increasing molecular weight, these amphiphilic compounds can be classified as macromolecules, and can be difficult to characterise as single molecules. The limitations of conventional analytical techniques are discussed.     

Highly effective electrochemical anion sensing based on oxoporphyrinogen

The effect of anion binding on the oxidation potential of an anion receptor, N₂₁,N₂₃-dibenzyl-5,10,15,20-(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-oxo-cyclohexa-2,5-dienylidene)porphyrinogen, 1 in o-dichlorobenzene is reported. The anion binding site of 1, at its inner pyrrolic amine hydrogens, is an integral part of the highly conjugated macrocycle, thus predicting larger potential shifts upon anion binding. Accordingly, cathodic shifts up to 600 mV are observed upon anion binding and such potential shifts correlate well with the anion binding constants.