Synthesis and Study of Unsymmetrical Schiff Base Mn(III) Complexes with Pendant Aza-crown or Morpholino Groups as Catalyst in Aerobic Oxidation for p-Xylene to p-Toluic Acid

A series of novel unsymmetrical Schiff base Mn(III) complexes with pendant aza-crown or morpholino groups have been synthesized and studied as catalysts in aerobic oxidation of `p-xylene to p-toluic acid (PTA). The oxidation of p-xylene to p-toluic acid with air at 120°C under normal atmospheric pressure occurred efficiently in the presence of aza-crown ether substituted unsymmetrical Schiff base Mn(III) complexes. Significant selectivity (up to ～90%) and conversion levels (up to ～40%) were obtained. The effect of the aza-crown ring appended in Mn(III) Schiff base complexes on the oxidation of p-xylene were also investigated by comparison with the morpholino group pendant analogues. The addition of alkali metal ions accelerates the rate of conversion of p-xylene to p-toluic acid.     

新型（Salen）Co催化剂催化合成沙丁胺醇

以（Salen）Co-GaC13为催化剂,拆分2-乙酰氧基5-环氧乙基-乙酸苄酯以得到R-型产品,设计新的手性沙丁胺醇的合成路线.结果表明,以（Salen）Co-GaCl3为催化剂、异丙醇为溶剂、水为亲核试剂,拆分2-乙酰氧基-5-环氧乙基-乙酸苄酯所得的产品光学纯度达到97.36％ ee.该方法催化剂廉价易得,拆分过程简便、成本低廉,具备工业化生产的潜力.     

Synthesis,X-ray crystal structure,and electrochemistry of polynuclear azido-bridged manganese(III) and copper(II) Schiff base complexes

New azido-bridged [Mn^III(salabza)(μ-1,3-N₃)]_n (1), and [Cu^II₄(salabza)₂(μ-1,1-N₃)₂(N₃)₂(HOCH₃)₂],(2) complexes with an unsymmetrical Schiff base ligand, {H₂salabza = N,N’-bis(salicylidene)-2-aminobenzylamine}, have been synthesized, characterized by spectroscopic and electrochemical methods, and their crystal structures have been determined by X-ray diffraction. In complex 1, each manganese(III) atom is coordinated with N₂O₂ donor atoms from salabza and two adjacent Mn(III) centers are linked by an end-to-end (EE) azide bridge to form a helical polymeric chain with octahedral geometry around the Mn(III) centers. Complex 2 is a centrosymmetric tetranuclear compound containing two types of Cu(II) centers with square pyramidal geometry. Each terminal copper atom is surrounded by N₂O₂ atoms of a salabza ligand, and the oxygen atom of the methanol molecule. Each central copper(II) ion is coordinated with two phenoxo oxygen atoms from one salabza, one terminal azido, and two end-on (EO) bridging azido ligands. The central copper(II) ions are linked to each other by the two end-on (EO) azido groups.     

Phosphorus‐containing Salen‐metal complexes investigated for enhancing the fire safety of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)

Three novel phosphorus‐containing Salen‐based derivatives (Salen‐DPCP‐M: M = Ni, Zn, and Mn), which include both phenyl phosphate structures (DPCP) and Salen‐metal complexes, were prepared for enhancing the fire safety of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) showed that Salen‐DPCP‐M altered the thermal degradation pathways of TPU probably due to the phosphorus‐containing structure of Salen‐DPCP‐M. The cone calorimeter test showed that the addition of 3 wt% of Salen‐DPCP‐Ni, Salen‐DPCP‐Zn, and Salen‐DPCP‐Mn lowered the peak of heat release rate (PHRR) from 1495 kW/m² for neat TPU to 690, 875, and 813 kW/m², respectively, for the TPU composites, which demonstrated that Salen‐DPCP‐M improved the fire safety of TPU. In addition, the release of toxic CO gas from the Salen‐DPCP‐Ni/TPU and Salen‐DPCP‐Zn/TPU composites was reduced by 78.2% and 80.0%, respectively. The results of TGA/infrared spectrometry (TG‐FTIR) showed that the incorporation of Salen‐DPCP‐Ni promoted the release CO₂, while reducing the formation of harmful gases. Laser Raman spectroscopy (LRS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that Salen‐DPCP‐Ni/TPU and Salen‐DPCP‐Zn/TPU composites formed a dense and stable char layer. Herein, the mechanism of these flame retardants containing novel phosphorus‐containing Salen‐metal complexes is also proposed.     

Selective Solid‐phase Extraction of Cu2+ by a Novel Cu(II)‐imprinted Silica Gel

A new Cu(II)‐imprinted salen functionalized silica gel adsorbent was synthesized by surface imprinting technique and was employed as a selective solid phase extraction material for Cu²⁺ removal from aqueous solutions. The samples were characterized by FT‐IR, ¹HNMR, ¹³CNMR, CHNS and DTG techniques. The BET surface area of the silica gel was also determined. The adsorbent was then used for removal of Cu²⁺ from aqueous solutions under different experimental conditions. It was concluded that the synthesized imprinted silica gel had higher selectivity and capacity compared to the non‐imprinted silica gel and the maximal adsorption capacity of 67.3 and 56.5 mg.g^?1 was obtained respectively for ion‐imprinted and non‐imprinted adsorbents. The relative selectivity factor (β) of 50.32 and 31.94 was obtained respectively for Cu²⁺/Ni²⁺ and Cu²⁺/Zn²⁺ pairs. The dynamic adsorption capacity of the imprinted adsorbent was close to the static adsorption capacity due to the fast kinetic of adsorption. Furthermore, the ion‐imprinted adsorbent was recovered and repeatedly used and satisfactory adsorption capacity with acceptable precision was obtained. Each experiment was repeated at least for three times and the mean and the standard deviation for each measurement were calculated. The applicability of the method was examined for Zayandehrood water as real sample. Acceptabe standard deviation was obtained.     

A Novel Convenient Method to Synthesize Unsymmetrical 1,1′-Disubstituted Ferrocenes Consisting of Various Phosphino,Thiolato and Pyridyl Substituents

A novel convenient method for preparing unsymmetrical 1,1′-disubstituted ferrocenyl phosphine ligands by using the readily accessible 1,1′-dibromoferrocene as a precursor is described. The method is of interest for modifying the chelating ferrocenyl phosphine ligands in view of the growing influence of homogeneous catalysis in organic synthesis, manipulation of materials and production of high optical yield.     

The impact of regiochemistry of conjugated molecules on the performance of organic electronic devices

Organic photovoltaics and field-effect transistors have attracted considerable attention due to the easy fabrication,low cost,light weight,and flexibility.Unsymmetrical conjugated building blocks are widely utilized for the design of new organic π-functional materials in order to achieve high-performance electronic devices,which has become a hot research topic in recent years.In this review,we summarized some typical organic π-functional materials with regioregular conjugated backbones with unsymmetrical electron-deficiency moieties and focused on the influence of regiochemistry on the final device performance.     

Stereoselective Unsymmetrical 1,1-Diborylation of Alkynes with a Neutral sp2−sp3 Diboron Reagent

The incorporation of two distinct boryl groups at the same carbon center in organic molecules has attracted growing research interest due to its potential for facilitating controlled, precise synthesis through stepwise dual carbon-boron bond transformations. Here we report a method to access u nsymmetrical 1,1- d i b oryl a lkene (UDBA) stereoselectively via the reaction of readily available alkynes with a neutral sp²−sp³ diboron reagent (NHC) B H₂- B pin (NHC=N-heterocyclic carbene). Attributing to the chemically easily distinguishable nature of the sp² and sp³ boryl moieties, controllable stepwise derivatization of the resultant UDBAs is realized. This process leads to various multifunctionalized olefins and organoborons, such as acylboranes, which are difficult to prepare by other methods.     

Crystal structures and in vitro anticancer studies on new unsymmetrical copper(II) Schiff base complexes derived from meso-1,2-diphenyl-1,2-ethylenediamine: a comparison with related symmetrical ones

Two new unsymmetrical copper(II) Schiff base complexes, [CuLⁿ(py)]ClO₄ (n = 1, 2) in which Lⁿ represents a tridentate N₂O type Schiff base ligand, were synthesized. Lⁿs were derived from monocondensation of meso-1,2-diphenyl-1,2-ethylenediamine with salicylaldehyde or 3-methoxysalicylaldehyde. The reaction between [CuLⁿ(py)]ClO₄ and other salicylaldehyde derivatives resulted in new N₂O₂ unsymmetrical tetradentate Cu^II complexes, CuL^3–6. Crystal structures of [CuL¹(py)]ClO₄, CuL⁴, and CuL⁵ were obtained. These new complexes as well as a series of related symmetrical ones (i.e. CuL^7–12) were tested for their in vitro anticancer activity against human liver cancer cell line (Hep-G2) by MTT and apoptosis assay. All of the complexes showed considerable cytotoxic activity against tumor cell lines (IC₅₀ = 5.13–16.24 μg mL^?1). The symmetrical CuL⁷ was the most potent anticancer derivative (IC₅₀ = 5.13 μg mL^?1) compared to the control drug 5-FU (IC₅₀ = 5.4 μg mL^-1, p < 0.05). Flow cytometry experiments showed that the copper derivatives especially [CuL²(py)]ClO₄ and CuL⁷ induced more apoptosis on Hep-G2 tumor cell lines compared to 5-FU.     

A practical ortho-rearrangement of silyl group of ortho-bromophenyl silyl ethers using magnesium(0)

A practical synthesis of ortho-silyl-substituted phenol from ortho-bromophenyl silyl ethers without using RLi is described. Various ortho-bromophenyl silyl ethers are treated with commercially available Mg turnings, which are easy to handle in air, and transfer of the silyl group to the ortho-position occurs in good to high yields. Selective mono-magnesiation of 2,6-dibromophenyl silyl ether is observed even in the presence of excess Mg, and ortho-bromo-6-silylphenol is obtained as the predominant product. The obtained ortho-silyl-substituted phenol is formylated with (CH₂O)_n/MgCl₂/Et₃N, and then condensation with a diamine leads to a silyl-substituted salen-type ligand in a good yield. This scheme is suitable for the large scale synthesis of silyl-substituted salen-type ligands bearing imine groups.