Tandem GC/MS: A useful tool for studying end-capping reactions of oligo(styryl)lithium anions

Anionic living polymerization methods, using organometallic initiators such as butyllithium reagents, have proven useful for, inter alia, styrene polymerization and are amenable to subsequent functionalization of poly(styryl)lithium in the termination step. In this study, general methods for the selective preparation of small styrene oligomers and termination of the intermediate oligo(styryl)lithium anions were investigated. The crude reaction mixtures were analyzed directly by tandem gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Of the carbon- and silicon-based electrophiles tested, chloro(chloroalkyl)silanes, Cl-SiR₂(CH₂)_nCl in particular, were shown by GC/MS to be regioselective end-capping reagents, thus allowing subsequent transformation to the primary amine. The combined GC/MS data allow not only an estimate of the degree of functionalization, but also the identification of by-products, thus providing insight into the end-capping process that otherwise might be difficult to access. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

A model for the etching of silicon in SF6/O2 plasmas

A model has been developed to describe the chemistry which occurs in SF₆/O₂ plasmas and the etching of silicon in these plasmas. Emphasis is placed nn the gas-phase free radical reactions, and the predictions n( the model are compared with experimental results. Forty-seven reactions are included, although a subset of 18 reactions describes the chemistry equally well. Agreement between the calculated and measured concentrations of stable products downstream of the plasma is better than a factor of 2. The need for additional kinetic data and fàr well-characterized diagnostic studies of SF₆/O₂ plasmas is discussed.     

Facts and artifacts about aromatic stability estimation

The stability of a set of 105 five-membered π-electron systems (involving aromatic, non-aromatic and anti-aromatic species) was evaluated using six isodesmic reactions of which two belong to the subclass of homodesmotic reactions, which are based on cyclic and acyclic reference systems. We demonstrate that the ‘Resonance Energies’ derived from isodesmotic schemes have obvious flaws and do not correct or cancel other contributions to the energy, such as the changes of hybridization, homoconjugation of heterosubstituted cyclopentadienes, conjugative interactions of CC or CX (X=N or P) with a π or pseudo π orbital at Y (Y=O, S, NH, PH), strain, etc. as effectively as possible. Likewise, ‘aromatic stabilization energies (ASE)’ derived from homodesmotic schemes based on the acyclic reference compounds do not give satisfactory results. We strongly recommend that only cyclic reference compounds should be used for ASE and other aromaticity evaluations. The analysis is based on ab initio optimized geometries at B3LYP/6-311+G^∗∗.     

Some triplet energy-transfer reactions initiated by photoexcitation of triplet excited state of dibenz[a,h]anthracene to the higher triplet excited states

Some triplet energy-transfer reactions initiated by photoexcitation of the triplet excited state of dibenz[a,h]anthracene to higher triplet excited states (DBA(T_n)) were observed in the presence of the triplet energy quenchers (Q) such as naphthalene, biphenyl, p-dichlorobenzene, and o-dicyanobenzene. In the case of carbon tetrachloride (CCl₄) as Q, DBA(T_n)-sensitized decomposition of CCl₄ occurred.     

U-4C-3CR versus U-5C-4CR and stereochemical outcomes using suitable bicyclic β-amino acid derivatives as bifunctional components in the Ugi reaction

Intramolecular Ugi reactions with bicyclic β-amino acids have been performed and the effects of the configuration and N-alkylation have been studied. We have proven that preferential ring contraction or nucleophilic attack by the solvent depend not only on the presence of N-alkylation but also on the relative disposition of the carboxyl group and the amine. Excellent results in terms of stereoselectivity have been obtained in the case of N-alkyl-3-exo-amino-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]-2-endo-carboxylic acids.     

“逐步偶联聚合反应”在研制有序交联高分子及复合物中的应用

用“逐步偶联聚合反应”这一新的合成方法可制备不同等级的微观结构可控的有序交联网状高分子,包括可溶性的一维梯形或管状高分子、不溶性的二维或三维筛板状高分子,新型的反应性梯形聚硅氧烷包括氢梯、乙烯基或丙烯基梯、乙氧基梯及其共聚物是功能性梯形高分子的前体,由此衍生出“鱼骨形”和“划艇形”液晶和非线性高分子、盘状金属络合物液晶高分子以及管状聚硅氧烷。对功能化梯形降硅氧烷进行了有趣的应用探索,包括用于稳定液     

Condensed rare-earth metal-rich tellurides. Extension of layered Sc6PdTe2-type compounds to yttrium and lutetium analogues and to Y7Te2, the limiting binary member

Six isotypic R₆ZTe₂ phases have been synthesized in Ta at elevated temperatures and characterized by single crystal X-ray refinements for R=Y, Z=Rh, Pd, Ag, Y and for R=Lu, Z=Cu, Ag. All crystallize in the Sc₆PdTe₂-type structure, Pnma, Z=4, a∼21.5 Å, b∼4.1 Å, c∼11.4 Å. The results can be viewed as the replacement of Te3 atoms in the parent isotypic Sc₂Te (or in the hypothetical Y₂Te or Lu₂Te analogues) by the above the Z, the Y example giving the new binary phase Y₇Te₂. The shorter (and stronger) metal-metal bonds concentrate in the region of metal (Z, Y) substitution, as revealed by larger integrated crystal orbital Hamilton population (ICOHP) values derived from linear muffin-tin-orbital (LMTO) calculations. Partial densities-of-states data for Y₇Te₂ reflect a similar behavior. Individual R-R bond distances are seen to deviate appreciably from the more fundamental overlap population measures for each.     

Palladium-catalyzed direct coupling reaction of propargylic alcohols with arylboronic acids

The direct coupling of propargylic alcohols with arylboronic acids has been achieved using palladium catalyst. Various propargylic alcohols and arylboronic acids can be coupled to afford the corresponding allenic and propargylic arenes, which are selectively produced depending on the substituent on the propargylic alcohol, respectively.     

Thermodynamics of the conversion of aqueous glucose to fructose

The thermodynamics of the conversion of aqueous glucose to fructose has been investigated using both heat conduction microcalorimetry and high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC). The reaction was carried out in both aqueous Tris/HCl buffer and in aqueous phosphate buffer in the pH range 7–8 using the enzyme glucose isomerase and the cofactors CoCl₂ and MgSO₄. The temperature range over which this reaction was investigated was 298.15–358.15 K. We have found that the enthalpy of reaction is independent of pH over the range investigated. A combined analysis of both the HPLC and microcalorimetric data leads to the following results at 298 15 K:ΔG° = 349 ± 53 J mol^-1, ΔH° = 2.78 ± 0.20 kJ mol^-1, and ΔC _p ^° = 76 ± 30 J mol^-1 K^-1. The stated uncertainties are based upon an analysis of both the random and systematic errors inherent in the measurements. Comparisons are made with literature data. The percent conversion of glucose to fructose has been calculated for the temperature range 300–373.15 K.     

ⅥB族金属叁键有机化合物的研究进展

本文对一类重要的ⅥB族金属叁键化合物R_2M_2(CO)_4(R为环戊二烯基及类环戊二烯基)近年来的研究成果进行了综述,综述重点是这类化合物的官能团M≡M参键的化学活性,全文包括R_2M_2(CO)_4的合成及结构,M≡M叁键与亲核试剂、与碳-碳重键,与氧或与金属羰基物等试剂的反应及其应用。