[Bu3NH][HSO4] catalyzed: an eco-efficient synthesis of 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-5,10-diones and 2H-indazolo[2,1-b]phthalazine-triones under solvent-free conditions

Research on Chemical Intermediates - A Brønsted acidic ionic liquid [Bu3NH][HSO4] as an eco-efficient catalyst for the one-pot multicomponent synthesis of...     

A novel and efficient synthesis of bicyclo[2.2.2]octenones and sigmatropic shifts in ground and excited states: stereoselective route to cis-decalins and diquinane frameworks

A new and efficient synthesis of a variety of highly embellished bicyclooctenones having an endo-vinyl moiety and their sigmatropic shifts in ground and excited states leading to a stereoselective route to substituted cis-decalins and diquinane frameworks have been described. Functionalized bicyclo[2.2.2]octenones having an endo-vinyl group and a beta,gamma-enone chromophore were prepared by in situ generation of 6-chloromethyl-6-hydroxycyclohexadienones and cycloaddition with butadiene (also generated in situ) followed by manipulation of the adducts. The presence of contiguous carbonyl, hydroxyl, and chloromethyl groups in adducts led to the introduction of various alkyl groups alpha to the ketone in a stereoselective fashion. The 3,3-sigmatropic shift in the bridged bicyclic compounds gave the corresponding cis-decalins, whereas the triplet sensitized irradiation led to the formation of diquinanes as a result of a 1,2-acyl shift.     

Molecular iodine-catalyzed efficient and highly rapid synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes under mild conditions

Highly rapid and efficient electrophilic substitution reactions of indoles with various aldehydes and ketones were carried out using I₂ in CH₃CN to afford the corresponding bis(indolyl)methanes in excellent yields.     

Syntheses, crystal structures, and spectroscopic and magnetic properties of [Mn2III(H2L1)(Cl4Cat)4.2H2O] and [Mn2III(H2L2)(Cl4Cat)4.2CH3CN.2H2O]infinity: temperature-dependent valence tautomerism in solution

The synthesis, X-ray data, and electronic structures of two manganese(III) 1D polymers ligated by tetrachlorocatechol, [Mn(2)(III)(H(2)L(1))(Cl(4)Cat)(4).2H(2)O](infinity) (1) and [Mn(2)(III)(H(2)L(2))(Cl(4)Cat)(4).2CH(3)CN.2H(2)O](infinity) (2), are reported. The electronic structures of the complexes have been determined by UV-vis-near-IR, IR, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), and magnetic susceptibility measurements. Both 1 and 2 are air stable in the solid state and in solution, unlike most of the previously reported o-quinone-chelated transition-metal complexes. Electronic spectroscopy exhibits a strong near-IR band near 1900 nm for both, suggesting the presence of a mixed-valence semiquinone-catecholate oxidation state of the catechol ligands, Mn(2)(III)(Cl(4)Cat)(2)(Cl(4)SQ)(2), together with the pure catecholate forms. The presence of this isomer was further supported by EPR and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The complexes undergo intramolecular electron transfer (valence tautomerism) upon an increase of the temperature involving the equilibrium Mn(2)(III)(Cl(4)Cat)(2)(Cl(4)SQ)(2) <==> Mn(2)(II)(Cl(4)SQ)(4). This phenomenon is reversible and is studied in solution using UV-vis-near-IR spectroscopy.     

A comparison of eight commercial reverse-phase (ODS) columns for the separation of hydroxylated derivatives of 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene

This paper presents an evaluation of a number of commercially available octadecylsilane columns. The separation of four 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) derivatives namelycis- andtrans-5,6-dihydroxy DMBA,trans-8,9-dihydro-8,9-dihydroxy DMBA, and 7,12-dihydroxymethyl benz(a)anthracene (BA) was compared under identical conditions comprising of a concave gradient (No. 4) from 20 to 70% acetonitrile/water for 75 minutes at flow rate of 1ml/min. A direct correlation between percent carbon loading and retention behavior was observed for bonded phases prepared from silica particles with similar surface areas. Other column performance parameters, such as capacity factors, separation ratios and resolution between peaks for the solutes examined were also calculated and are discussed.     

Oxygenation of 4-tert-butylcatechol catalysed by a manganese(II) complex: implications for extradiol catechol dioxygenases

An N donor tetradentate manganese complex, [Mn^II(bispicen)Cl₂] (A) [bispicen = N,N-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine)] catalyses the oxidative cleavage of 4-tert-butylcatechol (1) in the presence of O₂. The oxygenated products were isolated by t.l.c. and column chromatography and characterised by ¹H-, ¹³C-n.m.r., DEPT, i.r. and u.v.–vis. spectroscopy. The oxygenated products as well as other spectral evidence suggest that the oxygenation occurs via a 4-tert-butylsemiquinone bound complex, [Mn^II(bispicen)(4-sq)]⁺ (4-sq = 4-tert-butylsemiquinone). ¹H-n.m.r. spectroscopy suggests that the oxygenation follows multiple pathways. Isolation of the products suggests that the oxygenations proceed in an extradiol fashion and a probable mechanism is suggested. Some intradiol cleaved products have also been detected. E.s.r. spectroscopy suggests that manganese(II) is ultimately converted into the manganese(IV) species.     

Simultaneous multielement determination of chewing and snuff tobaccos used in India by INAA

Trace elements present in Indian cigarette tobacco and cigarette smoke have been reported earlier. This paper presents trace element concentrations in chewing and snuff tobaccos determined by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis. The levels of Br, Co, Cr, Fe, Mn, Zn, etc., present in different brands of chewing and snuff tobaccos are compared in two types of tobacco as well as with similar data from other countries.     

On the apex angle in C2v-‘V’ structure of B2O3

Results of valence electron SCF-MO calculations in the INDO approximation predict a value of 102° for the apex angle of C_2v-‘V’ structure of B₂O₃, assuming bond lengths obtained from electron diffraction work. Calculated results for the dipole moment are reported and electron population analysis is used to discuss bonding.