Stereoelective polymerization of D,L-lactide using N-heterocyclic carbene based compounds

A new Zn alkoxide catalyst supported by an N-heterocyclic carbene rapidly polymerizes D,L-lactide (D,L-LA) to heterotactic enriched poly(lactide)(PLA), while the free carbene and analogs instead yield highly isotactic enriched PLA.     

Uses and analyses of curtin-hammett/winstein-holness systems involving second order reactions

The Curtin-Hammett (C-H) principle and the Winstein-Holness (W-H) equation approximate the product ratio and overall rate constant of reaction for systems involving a starting material which exists in two forms, each of which reacts via first-order kinetics to give a different product. The C-H/W-H approximations are valid when the rates of isomer interconversion are significantly faster than the rates of product formation. The present treatment encompasses non-first-order reactions to product. A numerical predictor-corrector technique is used to show (1) that relative reagent concentration can affect both the product ratio and the observed rates of product formation; (2) that the absolute concentration of reagent and substrate can affect the kinetics; and (3) that factors (1) and (2) above can affect the validity of the C-H/W-H approximations for non-first-order C-H/W-H schemes.     

A new short synthesis of 3-substituted 5-amino-1-(chloromethyl)-1,2-dihydro-3H-benzo[e]indoles (amino-CBIs)

A new short synthesis of 3-substituted 5-amino-1-(chloromethyl)-1,2-dihydro-3H-benzo[e]indoles from Martius Yellow is disclosed. The key steps of the synthesis were three efficient regioselective reactions (iodination, 5-exo-trig aryl radical-alkene cyclization and carboxylation).     

Thermochemical excess properties of multicomponent systems: Representation and estimation from binary mixing data

A general equation for the estimation of thermodynamic excess properties of multicomponent systems from observed excess properties of the various binary combinations of the components has been developed, based on a simple model of the multicomponent system. This estimation takes the form $$\Delta \bar Z_{12...N}^{ex} = \sum\limits_{i = 1}^N {\sum\limits_{j > i}^N {(X_i + X_j )(f_i + f_j )(\Delta \bar Z_{ij}^{ex} )^* } } $$ in which \((\Delta \bar Z_{ij}^{ex} )^* \) is the molar excess property (enthalpy, entropy, volume, free energy, etc.), of the binary system with components at the same molar ratio as in the multicomponent system, and f_i, f_j are weighted mole fractions using weighting factors based on the excess properties of the binary systems. The important features of this equation are: it is applicable to a broad range of thermodynamic properties, its application to both integral and differential mixing properties is independent of the manner in which the binary mixing data is represented (Redlich-Kister equation, Wilson equation, etc.), and it provides reasonably accurate predictions ranging from quite good for simple systems of nonspecific interactions to only fair for associated solutions. This equation is recommended as a point-of-departure for mathematical representation of experimental data for multicomponent systems.     

Synthesis of 1-Aza-8-thiabicyclo[4.2.1]nona-2,4-diene 8,8-dioxide and its conversion to a strained spirocycle via photoinduced SO2-N bond cleavage

A route to the doubly unsaturated bridgehead sultam 12 has been developed. When irradiated at 350 nm, this conjugated diene is isomerized via a two-photon process to the structurally novel spiro heterocycle 17 constituted of cyclobutene, thietane dioxide, and pyrrolidine rings. A probable mechanism for the generation of 17 and select reactions thereof are reported. [reaction: see text]     

Steric selectivity in oxidations of diols

Oxidations of 2,2-disubstituted-1,4-butanediols by the combination of nickel(II) bromide and benzoyl peroxide and by trityl tetrafluoroborate produce β,β-disubstituted-γ-butyrolactones with exceptional selectivity.     

The reaction of 1,2-dilithiotetrafluorobenzene with group V halides

Although the arsenic containing analogue of triptycene, 5,10-$\text{o}$-benzenoarsanthrene $\text{A}$ (E=As) was isolated some time ago [1] the related derivatives of antimony and bismuth are unknown. We now find that when 1,2-diiodotetrafluorobenzene is treated with methyllithium at -78/dg, to afford the little studied dilithiotetrafluorobenzene [2], and the appropriate metal chloride is added to the resulting solution, perfluorinated analogues of $\text{A}$ (E = As, Sb, or Bi) are obtained in good yield. These are stable volatile solids.

     

Synthesis of 2,6-trans-disubstituted 5,6-dihydropyrans from (Z)-1,5-syn-endiols

Certain (Z)-1,5-syn-diols 2 may be converted into 2,6-trans-5,6-dihydropyrans by using phosphonium salt 4 or phosphorane 5 as dehydrating agents. A more general four step procedure converts the (Z)-1,5-syn-endiols into enantiomeric dihydropyrans ent-3 via regioselective silylation of the allylic alcohol unit followed by mesylate formation and base-promoted nucleophilic displacement.     

Synthesis and properties of new ditertiary stibines based upon o-, m- or p-xylyl and m- or p-phenylene backbones and their complexes with tungsten, iron and nickel carbonyls

High yield syntheses for 1,2-, 1,3-, and 1,4-xylyl distibines (1,2-C6H4(CH2SbMe2)2, 1,3-C6H4(CH2SbMe2)2, 1,4-C6H4(CH2SbMe2)2, respectively) from Me2SbCl (conveniently made in situ from Me2PhSb and HClgas) and the appropriate di-Grignard are reported. The 1,3- and 1,4-phenylene distibines, 1,3-C6H4(SbMe2)2 and 1,4-C6H4(SbMe2)2, were made similarly. The new ligands have been characterised by mass spectrometry, 1H and 13C[1H] NMR spectroscopy, and by the preparation of methiodide derivatives. The crystal structures of 1,4-C6H4(CH2SbMe2)2 and [1,3-C6H4(CH2SbMe3)2]I2 have been determined. The synthesis of 1,2-C6H4(CH2SbPh2)2 has been achieved similarly in modest yield and the distibine converted into the tetra-iodo-derivative 1,2-C6H4(CH2SbPh2I2)2. The coordination modes available to these ligands have been probed by the synthesis and characterisation of complexes with nickel, iron and tungsten carbonyls. The crystal structure of [[Fe(CO)4]2[micro-1,3-C6H4(CH2SbMe2)2]] has been determined. The spectroscopic properties of these carbonyl derivatives have been compared with those of complexes of other antimony ligands, and in some cases with diphosphine and diarsine complexes, to probe the electronic properties of the new ligands.