A new route to the synthesis of isoxazoline derivatives from dihydropyran via cycloaddition reaction in ionic liquid

A new approach to the synthesis and 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions of nitrones has been described from 2,3-dihydro-4H-pyran and various hydroxylamines, with electron-deficient alkynes for the synthesis of isoxazoline derivatives. Significant rate acceleration and improved yields of exclusively exo isoxazolines in 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium based ionic liquids have been observed. Novel isoxazolines may be used as a precursor for the synthesis of variety of peptides.     

Mesomorphic phase transition behavior of novel triphenylene compounds possessing fluoroalkylated side chains

This report discusses the effect of fluoroalkyl chain on the mesomorphism. Several homologues of novel triphenylene compounds possessing fluoroalkylated side chains were synthesized. Studies of X-ray diffraction, DSC and texture observations by polarized microscope revealed that these homologues show hexagonal columnar (Col_h) mesophase. These homologues made columnar mesophase stabilize and the melting point increase, as compared with corresponding alkyloxytriphenylenes. In the case of fluoroalkyloxytriphenylenes possessing fluoromethylene side chains, the increase of the fluoromethylene chain length stabilized columnar mesophase, made the phase transition enthalpy (Col_h-Iso) and entropy (Col_h-Iso) increase. It is considered that these results are due to the fluorophilic interaction, and that the fluorophilic interaction is important for stabilizing columnar mesophase.     

基于新的整数型分子图论指数M系统探索烷烃核磁共振碳谱(13C NMR)化学位移和CSS规律

系统研究了核磁共振碳谱与化学位移和规律,以及拓扑图论方法在定量结构波谱关系(QSSR)中的应用.本文基于路径长度矢量p=p1,p2,p3,…,pm)组合研究提出了一种新的整数型拓扑图论指数M=(p1+p2)+(p1-p3),并发现它与烷烃¹³C NMR化学位移和有良好线性相关性:回归方程及其统计参数为CSS=+14.329^* M-21.089;n=65,R=0.991,SD=7.684,F=3648.021,U=215381.656,Q=3719.563;交互校验CV结果为:R=0.990,R²(01)=0.981,SD(01)=8.086,F(01)=3288.113,U(01)=214982.172,Q(01)=4119.042.     

Hybrid reactor based on combined cavitation and ozonation: From concept to practical reality

The present work gives an in depth discussion related to the development of a hybrid advanced oxidation reactor, which can be effectively used for the treatment of various types of water. The reactor is based on the principle of intensifying degradation/disinfection using a combination of hydrodynamic cavitation, acoustic cavitation, ozone injection and electrochemical oxidation/precipitation. Theoretical studies have been presented to highlight the uniform distribution of the cavitational activity and enhanced generation of hydroxyl radicals in the cavitation zone, as well as higher turbulence in the main reactor zone. The combination of these different oxidation technologies have been shown to result in enhanced water treatment ability, which can be attributed to the enhanced generation of hydroxyl radicals, enhanced contact of ozone and contaminants, and the elimination of mass transfer resistances during electrochemical oxidation/precipitation. Compared to the use of individual approaches, the hybrid reactor is expected to intensify the treatment process by 5–20 times, depending on the application in question, which can be confirmed based on the literature illustrations. Also, the use of Ozonix® has been successfully proven while processing recycled fluids at commercial sites on over 750 oil and natural gas wells during hydraulic operations around the United States. The superiority of the hybrid process over conventional chemical treatments in terms of bacteria and scale reduction as well as increased water flowability and better chemical compatibility, which is a key requirement for oil and gas applications, has been established.     

Multi-class,multi-residue analysis of pesticides,polychlorinated biphenyls,polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons,polybrominated diphenyl ethers and novel flame retardants in fish using fast,low-pressure gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry

A multi-class, multi-residue method for the analysis of 13 novel flame retardants, 18 representative pesticides, 14 polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners, 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and 7 polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) congeners in catfish muscle was developed and evaluated using fast low pressure gas chromatography triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry (LP-GC/MS–MS). The method was based on a QuEChERS (quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, safe) extraction with acetonitrile and dispersive solid-phase extraction (d-SPE) clean-up with zirconium-based sorbent prior to LP-GC/MS–MS analysis. The developed method was evaluated at 4 spiking levels and further validated by analysis of NIST Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) 1974B and 1947. Sample preparation for a batch of 10 homogenized samples took about 1 h/analyst, and LP-GC/MS–MS analysis provided fast separation of multiple analytes within 9 min achieving high throughput. With the use of isotopically labeled internal standards, recoveries of all but one analyte were between 70 and 120% with relative standard deviations less than 20% (n = 5). The measured values for both SRMs agreed with certified/reference values (72–119% accuracy) for the majority of analytes. The detection limits were 0.1–0.5 ng g⁻¹ for PCBs, 0.5–10 ng g⁻¹ for PBDEs, 0.5–5 ng g⁻¹ for select pesticides and PAHs and 1–10 ng g⁻¹ for flame retardants. The developed method was successfully applied for analysis of catfish samples from the market.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Photoluminescent Property of a Novel Silver(Ⅰ) Compound {[Ag(bpp)]2(Hphth)(NO3)·(H2O)2}n

Self-assembly of Ag(Ⅰ) nitrate, 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane (bpp) and phthalic acid monopotassium salt (KHphth) in CH3OH-H2O solution produced the title complex,{[Ag(bpp)]2(Hphth)(NO3)·(H2O)2}n, which was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analysis, IR spectrum, and photoluminescent spectrum. Single-crystal X-ray analysis revealed that the complex crystallizes in a monoclinic system, space group P21/c, with α =15.4174(5), b = 8.6398(2), c = 25.2466(8) (A), β = 91.072(1)°, V = 3362.34(17) (A)3, Z = 4,C34H37N5O9Ag2, Mr = 875.43, Dc = 1.729 g/cm3, μ = 1.228 mm-1, F(000) = 1768, the final R =0.0749 and wR = 0.1580 for 5754 reflections with I ＞ 2σ(I). The Ag atom is coordinated by two N atoms from two bpp molecules in an approximately linear geometry. The Ag(Ⅰ) ions are linked by the bpp molecules to form one-dimensional zigzag chains propagating along the c axis. The Hphth-and nitrate counter-ions are bridged by solvent water molecules through hydrogen bonds to generate a one-dimensional chain extending along the b axis. Electrostatic interactions between cations and anions, extensive hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions are responsible for the three-dimensional supramolecular structure. In the solid state, the compound exhibits blue photoluminescence with the maximum at 436 nm upon excitation at 344 nm.     

Techno-functional properties of edible insect proteins and effects of processing

Insects represent a rich source of protein and a more sustainable alternative to conventional animal sources. Insect proteins are diverse in amino acid composition, structure, and physicochemical and functional properties. Processing treatments cause changes in properties of insect proteins and protein-enriched fractions of varying purity, affecting their techno-functional properties and the possible application range. This review discusses recent findings on the effect of processing techniques on the techno-functionality of insect protein fractions including solubility, foaming, emulsifying, and gelling properties. It is demonstrated that a treatment type and its intensity alter physicochemical and functional properties to different degrees. The review also shows the potential for the production of insect-derived food ingredients with tailored functional properties using the diversity of available processing methods.     

Development of a fritless packed column for capillary electrochromatography-mass spectrometry

A novel procedure was developed for the fabrication of a fritless packed column for the coupling of capillary electrochromatography (CEC) to mass spectrometry (MS). The process involved the formation of internal tapers on two separate columns. Once the internal tapers are formed and the columns are packed, the untapered ends of each column were joined together by a commercially available connector. Several advantages of the fritless columns are described. First, the design used here eventually eliminates the need for any frits thus reducing the possibility of bubble formation seen with fritted packed columns. In addition, this is the first report in which the internal tapers are formed at both the inlet and outlet column ends making the fritless CEC-MS column more robust compared to only one report with externally tapered counterparts. Second, a comparison of internally tapered single frit packed CEC-MS (previously developed in our laboratory) column versus fritless CEC-MS column reported here shows that the latter provides better efficiency, suggesting no dead volume with equally good sensitivity and chiral resolution of (±)-aminoglutethimide. The fritless column procedure is universal and was used to prepare a series of columns with a variety of commercially available packing material (mixed mode strong cation exchange, SCX; mixed mode strong anion exchange, SAX; C-18) for the separation and MS detection of short chain non-chromophoric polar amines, long chain nonchromophic anionic surfactant as well as oligomers of non-chromophoric non-ionic surfactants, respectively. The fritless columns showed good intra-day repeatability and inter-day reproducibility of retention times, chiral and achiral resolutions and peak areas. Very satisfactory column-to-column and operator-to-operator reproducibility was demonstrated.     

Computational characterization and design of SARS coronavirus receptor recognition and antibody neutralization

The sequential determination of crystal structures of the SARS coronavirus spike receptor-binding domain (RBD) in complex with its cellular receptor or neutralizing antibody opened a door for the design and development of antiviral competitive inhibitors. Based on those complex structures, we conduct computational characterization and design of RBD-mediated receptor recognition and antibody neutralization. The comparisons between computational predictions and experimental evidences validate our structural bioinformatics protocols. And the calculations predict a number of single substitutions on RBD, receptor or antibody that could remarkably elevate the binding affinities of those complexes. It is reasonable to anticipate our structure-based computation-derived hypotheses could be informative to the future biochemical and immunological tests.