Copper(II) tetrafluoroborate as a novel and highly efficient catalyst for N-tert-butoxycarbonylation of amines under solvent-free conditions at room temperature

Commercially available copper(II) tetrafluoroborate hydrate was found to be a highly efficient catalyst for chemoselective N-tert-butoxycarbonylation of amines with di-tert-butyl dicarbonate under solvent-free conditions and at room temperature. Various aromatic amines were protected as their N-tert-butyl carbamates in high yields and in short times. No competitive side reactions such as isocyanate, urea, and N,N-di-t-Boc formation was observed. Chemoselective N-tert-butoxycarbonylation was achieved with substrates bearing OH and SH groups. Chiral α-amino acid esters afforded the corresponding N-t-Boc derivatives in excellent yields.     

Characterization and Use of Copper Solid Amalgam Electrode for Electroanalytical Determination of Triazines‐Based Herbicides

This paper reports the construction, characterization and use of copper solid amalgam electrode in the study of the electrochemical behavior of atrazine and ametryne herbicides by square‐wave voltammetry. This study was used as basis for the development of sensitive analytical methods for the determination of these herbicides in natural water, avoiding the use of mercury, by means of a solid electrode that presents high sensitivity and minimizes any environment contamination with mercury residues. The experimental and voltammetric conditions were evaluated and the results showed a reduction peak for atrazine at ?0.98 and at ?1.1 V vs. Ag/AgCl 3.0 mol L^?1 for ametryne, both with characteristic of an irreversible electrode reaction in an electrochemical diffusion controlled process, involving two electrons for each herbicide reduction. Based on voltammetric studies, it has been demonstrated that the most possible mechanism for the reduction of herbicides involved reduction of bond carbon‐chloride for atrazine and the reduction of bond carbon–SCH₃ for ametryne. The detection limit of herbicides obtained in pure water (laboratory samples) was shown to be lower than the maximum limit of residue established for natural water by the Brazilian Environmental Agency, demonstrating that this methodology is very suitable for determining any contamination by atrazine and ametryne residues in different samples, proving a good substitute for mercury electrodes.     

Highly Sensitive Amperometric Glucose Biosensor Based on Glassy Carbon Electrode with Copper/Palladium Coating

A highly sensitive amperometric glucose biosensor based on immobilizing glucose oxidase in electropolymerized poly(o‐phenylenediamine) film on glassy carbon electrode coated sequentially with copper and palladium layers has been developed. The steady‐state amperometric response to glucose was determined by means of the oxidation of hydrogen peroxide generated by the enzymatic reaction at a potential of either +0.70 or +0.40 V (vs. Ag|AgCl reference). The deposited copper/palladium layer showed great enhancement in the performance of the enzyme electrode, possibly due to its better electrocatalytic activity for hydrogen peroxide oxidation and large surface area. Effects of the relative loading of palladium, enzyme and polymer on the electrode performance were examined in detail. Sensitivity and detection limit for glucose determinations at +0.70 V were about 7.3 μA/mM and 0.1 μM, respectively. A wide linear range up to 6.0 mM glucose could be achieved. Electrode performance was superior to similar works reported in the literature. The response time was less than 2 s and its lifetime was longer than three months. The permeable polyphenylenediamine film also offered good anti‐interference ability to ascorbic acid, uric acid and acetaminophen, especially when a detection potential of +0.40 V was employed.     

(110)晶面全择优取向Cu镀层的制备及其条件优化

研究了添加剂聚乙二醇(PEG)、氯离子(Cl－)和电流密度对Cu的电沉积过程的影响, 着重探讨了制备(110)晶面全择优取向Cu镀层的电沉积条件及其形成机理. 循环伏安(CV)结果表明, PEG阻化Cu的电沉积, Cl－加快Cu的电沉积速率. XRD实验结果表明, PEG和Cl－在一定浓度范围有利于(110)晶面择优取向; 这两种不同特性的添加剂的协同作用可以制得(110)晶面全择优取向的较薄的Cu镀层; 所制备的全择优Cu镀层较稳定. 全择优取向Cu镀层形成的机理在于PEG和Cl－吸附过程联合起作用, 在不同晶粒的不同晶面进行选择吸附, 改变了晶面的生长速率及晶粒的快生长方向.     

Synthesis,structure and properties of aquabis(2,4′-bipyridine)di(propionato-O)copper(II)

The title complex has been synthesized and characterized by elemental and thermal analysis, IR and electronic spectroscopy, conductivity studies and X-ray crystallography. In the crystal, the complex has two-fold symmetry and the copper atom adopts square pyramidal coordination. Bond valences for Cu were computed. Cu–O_(propionate) bonds are slightly stronger than the Cu–N bonds, and the Cu–O_(water) bond is distinctly weaker. Molecules are linked by O–H···O hydrogen bonds to form infinite hydrogen-bonded chains along the y axis.     

Short Communication: Crystal Structure of a Molecular Complex from Native β-Cyclodextrin and Copper(II) Chloride

Reaction of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) with CuCl₂ in neutral aqueous solutions gave a stable molecular complex without any side-arm support. The X-ray crystallographic analysis clarified that the copper ion was located at the bottom of the primary-hydroxy side as a CuCl₂(H₂O)₂ form. Hydrogen bonds were found between the Cl and H₂O ligands and β-CD hydroxy and ether groups. The copper ion is axially coordinated with a hydroxy group of a neighboring β-CD molecule, giving a one-dimensional β-CD/CuCl₂ array.     

Crystal structure and spectroscopic properties of polymeric adducts of the tetra-μ-haloaspirinate-dicopper(II)

Eight new copper(II) complexes with halo-aspirinate anions have been synthesized: [Cu₂(Fasp)₄(MeCN)₂]?·?2MeCN (1), [Cu₂(Clasp)₄(MeCN)₂]?·?2MeCN (2), [Cu₂(Brasp)₄(MeCN)₂]?·?2MeCN (3), {[Cu₂(Fasp)₄(Pyrz)]?·?2MeCN} _n (4), {[Cu₂(Clasp)₄(Pyrz)]?·?2MeCN} _n (5), [Cu₂(Brasp)₄(Pyrz)] _n (6), [Cu₂(Clasp)₄(4,4′-Bipy)] _n (7), and [Cu₂(Brasp)₄(4,4′-Bipy)] _n (8) (Fasp: fluor-aspirinate; Clasp: chloro-aspirinate; Brasp: bromo-aspirinate; MeCN: acetonitrile; Pyrz: pyrazine; 4,4′-Bipy: 4,4′-bipyridine). The crystal structure of two 2 and 4 have been determined by X-ray diffraction methods. All compounds have been studied employing elemental analysis, IR, and UV-Visible spectroscopic techniques. The results have been compared with previous data reported for complexes with similar structures.     

Copper(I)-catalyzed synthesis of 3,3-disubstituted isoindolin-1-ones from enamides via cascade radical addition and cyclization

Copper(I) catalyzed radical benzylation and cyclization reaction of tertiary enamides was investigated and 3,3-disubstituted N-Alkyl isoindolin-1-ones were obtained in moderate to good yields. In this reaction, two new C–C bonds were formed in one step with high atom economy. Possible reaction pathway for the formation of the products was also discussed in this paper.     

A dinuclear diamagnetic copper(II) complex [Cu2(ophen)2]Cl2 with hydroxylated phen

A dinuclear diamagnetic copper(II) complex, [Cu₂(ophen)₂]Cl₂ (Hophen = 2-hydroxy-1,10-phenanthroline), has been synthesized and characterized, providing good structural evidence for the long-debated Gillard mechanism.     

Synthesis,structure, spectral and magnetic properties of 4-methoxy- and 3-methylsalicylatocopper(II) complexes with 2-pyridylmethanol

The synthesis and characterization of [Cu(4-MeOsal)₂(2-pyme)₂] (1) and [Cu(3-Mesal)₂(2-pyme)₂] (2) (where 4-MeOsal?=?4-methoxysalicylate, 3-Mesal?=?3-methylsalicylate and 2-pyme?=?2-pyridylmethanol) are reported. The composition and stereochemistry as well as the mode of coordination have been determined by elemental analysis, IR, electronic and EPR spectra as well as magnetization measurements over the temperature range 1.8–300?K. The crystal structures of Cu(4-MeOsal)₂(2-pyme)₂ and Cu(3-Mesal)₂(2-pyme)₂ have been determined.