Polynitro-Functionalized Dipyrazolo-1,3,5-triazinanes: Energetic Polycyclization toward High Density and Excellent Molecular Stability

A new fused N-heterocyclic framework, dipyrazolo-1,3,5-triazinane, was synthesized and the physiochemical properties of its derivatives were investigated to evaluate the integrated energetic performance. In contrast to 1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane (RDX) featuring a distorted chair confirmation, polynitro-functionalized dipyrazolo-1,3,5-triazinanes have nearly planar backbones, thereby enhancing the density and thermal stability. Among these new energetic tricyclic compounds, 5 a and 12 show favorable crystal densities of 1.937 g cm⁻³ and 1.990 g cm⁻³ at 150 K, respectively, which rank highest in triazinane-based energetic compounds. Additionally, this synthetic approach was carried out to form seven-membered and eight-membered rings, giving rise to tetranitro dipyrazolo-1,3,5-triazepane ( 5 b ) and tetranitro dipyrazolo-1,3,5-triazocane ( 5 c ), respectively.     

Synthesis,cytotoxicity, topoisomerase I inhibition and molecular docking of novel phosphoramide mustard sophoridinic acid analogues

A series of novel phosphoramide mustard sophoridinic acid analogues, consisting of nitrogen mustard group and sophoridinic acid scaffold, have been designed, synthesized and evaluated for their topoisomerase inhibitory activity as well as cytotoxicity against six tumor cell lines (SMMC‐7721, LoVo, MCF‐7, K562, S180 and H22) and a normal cell line (L929). Among the compounds tested, five were found to be potent inhibitors and exhibited potent cytotoxicity against S180 and H22 cell lines with IC₅₀ values of 1–4 μM. Further mechanistic studies showed that this class of compounds acted as novel topoisomerase I (Topo I) catalytic inhibitors by preventing the binding of Topo I to DNA and inhibiting the cleavage of DNA, and molecular docking studies revealed that the binding energy for these compounds was comparable to that for classic Topo I inhibitors CPT and HCPT, indicating that the compounds have an interaction with DNA and Topo I.     

Relationships between molecular structure and thermomechanical properties of bio‐based thermosetting polymers

Molecular dynamics simulations are used to study highly cross‐linked epoxy networks comprised of furanyl epoxy monomer, 2,5‐bis[(2‐oxiranylmethoxy)methyl]‐furan (BOF), that is cross‐linked by two furanyl amine hardeners, 5,5'‐methylenedifurfurylamine (DFDA) and 5,5'‐ethylidenedifurfirylamine (CH₃‐DFDA). Important properties of these fully furan‐based systems, including room temperature density, glass transition temperature, and Young's modulus are found to agree with previous experimental results. We also compare the simulated and experimental values of four fully furan‐based thermosetting materials to those using the conventional resin diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA) cured with the two furanyl hardeners. Our simulation results predict a slight decrease in density and Young's modulus, but no impact on the glass transition temperature, upon adding the methyl group in DFDA. Detailed analyses of the MD trajectories reveal the underlying mechanisms responsible for the observed structure/property relations, which center on the lack of collinear covalent bonds in the BOF molecular structure. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part B: Polym. Phys. 2017 , 55, 285–292     

Radiometrische Bandwaage mit Rechnerschaltkreis zur Signalaufbereitung

Es wird eine radiometrische Bandwaage zur Koksaustragsmengen-Messung in BHT-Kokereien beschrieben. Voranstellend werden einige analytische Ausdrücke zur theoretischen Behandlung dieses Bandwaagentyps mitgeteilt. Die Waage zeichnet sich durch hohe Stabilität der Anzeige, durch die Möglichkeit des routinemäßigen Umsetzens von Meßstelle zu Meßstelle innerhalb kurzer Zeit und durch einen relativ kleinen Wägefehler (Meßunsicherheit ≦ 2,9%) aus. Die Signalaufbereitung innerhalb der Elektronik erfolgt durchgängig digital unter Verwendung eines Rechnerschaltkreises.     

Barriers to Internal Rotation and Conformational Behaviour of the MESO and D,L Isomers of Pt(II) Complexes with Antitumour Activity

Abstract

The conformational behaviour of a series of ring substituted (ortho-Cl, F and meta or para OH) Pt(II) complexes of general formula [(1,2-hydroxyphenyl)ethylenediamine]PtL₂ [L ? Cl, 1] has been studied by molecular mechanics (MM) methods. Preferred orientations of the phenyl rings, which are important for the complexes′ biological activity, were obtained by calculations of rotational energies about C_sp3?C_ar bonds for all theoretically possible isomers and conformers, meso-λ (R,S/S,R-λ), meso-δ (R,S/S,R-δ), d,l-δ (S,S/R,R-λ) and d,l-λ (S,S/R, R-δ). The influence of the ring substituents and the conformation type on the positions of the energy minima and barriers to rotations about C_sp3?C_ar and C_ar-O(H) bonds were investigated in detail. Theoretical predictions were compared with the experimental results where appropriate.     

Application of THz Vibrational Spectroscopy to Molecular Characterization and the Theoretical Fundamentals: An Illustration Using Saccharide Molecules

This work illustrates several theoretical fundamentals for the application of THz vibrational spectroscopy to molecular characterization in the solid state using two different types of saccharide systems as examples. Four subjects have been specifically addressed: (1) the qualitative differences in the molecular vibrational signatures monitored by THz and mid‐IR vibrational spectroscopy; (2) the selection rules for THz vibrational spectroscopy as applied to crystalline and amorphous systems; (3) a normal mode simulation, using α‐l ‐xylose as an example; and (4) a rigorous mode analysis to quantify the percentage contributions of the intermolecular and intramolecular vibrations to the normal mode of interest.     

Crystal structures of functional building blocks derived from bis(benzo[b]thiophen‐2‐yl)methane

The syntheses of three bis(benzo[b]thiophen‐2‐yl)methane derivatives, namely bis(benzo[b]thiophen‐2‐yl)methanone, C₁₇H₁₀OS₂, (I), 1,1‐bis(benzo[b]thiophen‐2‐yl)‐3‐(trimethylsilyl)prop‐2‐yn‐1‐ol, C₂₂H₂₀OS₂Si, (II), and 1,1‐bis(benzo[b]thiophen‐2‐yl)prop‐2‐yn‐1‐ol, C₁₉H₁₂OS₂, (III), are described and their crystal structures discussed comparatively. The conformation of ketone (I) and the respective analogues are rather similar for most of the compounds compared. This is true for the interplanar angles, the C_aryl—C_bridge—C_aryl angles and the dihedral angles. The best resemblance is found for a bioisotere of (I), viz. 2,2′‐dinaphthyl ketone, (VII). By way of interest, the crystal packings also reveal similarities between (I) and (VII). In (I), the edge‐to‐face interactions seen between two napthyl residues in (VII) are substituted by S…π contacts between the benzo[b]thiophen‐2‐yl units in (I). In the structures of the bis(benzo[b]thiophen‐2‐yl)methanols, i.e. (II) and (III), the interplanar angles are also quite similar compared with analogues and related active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing the dithiophen‐2‐ylmethane scaffold, though the dihedral angles show a larger variability and produce unsymmetrical molecules.     

线型光束可燃气体探测器的校准

介绍线型光束可燃气体探测器的的校准方法。对线型光束可燃气体探测器的示值误差、报警功能、响应时间、光强衰减性能和抗日光干扰性能等主要计量特性及技术指标进行校准,给出了各主要计量特性的校准条件、试验设备和具体校准方法。对两台线型光束可燃气体探测器进行了校准,其示值误差用相对误差表示分别为–5%和4%,用引用误差表示分别为–4%FS和3%FS。经验证,上述结果均未超出设定指标,响应时间等其它主要计量特性也符合方法要求。该方法校准后的计量特性及技术指标较为合理,校准方法切实可行,可以用于线型光束可燃气体探测器的校准。