Synthesis of novel diene polymer via friedel–crafts‐type reaction of polybutadiene with aromatic compounds

This study describes a novel and facile synthesis strategy for a styrene‐butadiene rubber (SBR)‐like polymer via Friedel–Crafts‐type reaction between aromatic compounds and polybutadiene using an aluminum chloride as a catalyst. Although gelation was induced by a reaction of a generated carbocation with olefins in other polybutadiene chains in benzene and toluene because of their low electron densities on their rings, anisole with a higher electron density reacted with the polybutadiene carbocation efficiently. The introduction ratio of anisole increased as the reaction proceeded, and the obtained polymer, BRAN polymer, contained 15% anisoles for olefins in the polybutadiene in 4 h at 80 °C as estimated by ¹H NMR analysis. The glass‐transition temperature (T_g) of the BRAN polymer also increased with anisole content (T_g ~?50 °C when anisole contents 20%). The vulcanizate containing the BRAN polymer showed higher mechanical properties compared to samples using other matrix polymers. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2019 , 57, 841–847     

Polymer carbon dots—a highlight reviewing their unique structure,bright emission and probable photoluminescence mechanism

In recent years, a novel fluorescent material, carbon dots (CDs), is becoming a hot topic. Recent research works found that some types of CDs with high quantum yield are mainly composed of polymer structures or polymer/carbon hybrid structures rather than the pure carbon/graphite structure. These types of CDs, named as polymer carbon dots (PCDs) here, are drawing growing interests due to the designed hybrid structure and functional integration. Typically, PCDs are nano-sized particles possessing abundant polymer structures with low carbonization degree, prepared from the monomers or non-conjugated polymers by condensation, crosslinking, assembling, or slightly carbonization processes. In this highlight, we bring up the new concept of PCDs and discuss the relationships among non-conjugated polymer, PCDs and CDs, demonstrating that the possible fluorescence mechanism of PCDs is inferred as crosslink enhanced emission effect. Furthermore, the structure, properties, and synthetic methods of the reported typical PCDs were summarized and prospected. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2017 , 55, 610–615     

Enantio‐ and Stereoselective Cyclopolymerization of Hexa‐1,5‐diene Catalyzed by Zirconium Complexes Possessing Optically Active Bis(phenolato) Ligands

Enantio‐ and stereoselective cyclopolymerization of hexa‐1,5‐diene was achieved by enantiomerically pure dichloro zirconium(IV) pre‐catalysts 2 possessing chiral [OSSO]‐type bis(phenolate) ligands (−)‐ 1 and (+)‐ 1 in combination with dried methylaluminoxane (dMAO) as an activator. The corresponding activities were recorded with quite high values up to 1,960 g mmol( 2 )^–1 h^–1, which are extremely larger than those of the related complexes. The microstructure analysis for the PMCPs furnished by pre‐catalysts (Λ,S,S)‐ 2 and (Δ,R,R)‐ 2 showed good isotacticity factors (α = 75−78%) and relatively high proportions of trans‐cyclopentane rings (σ = 14−21%). These enantiomeric PMCPs exhibited large specific optical rotations ([α]_D = +28 to +32° from (Λ,S,S)‐ 2 , −26 to −34° from (Δ,R,R)‐ 2 ).

     

Allylic Amination by a DNA–Diene–Iridium(I) Hybrid Catalyst

DNA hybrid catalysis goes organometallic : A DNA strand functionalized with diene ligands forms iridium(I) complexes that can efficiently catalyze an allylic amination in aqueous medium (see scheme). The DNA‐based complexes show high stability and activity, and their secondary structure influences the stereoselectivity of the reaction.

     

Evaluation of possible intramolecular [4+2] cycloaddition routes for assembling the central tetracyclic core of the potent marine antiinflammatory agent mangicol A

A plan for enantioselective construction of the mangicol A framework by means of intramolecular Diels-Alder cycloaddition is outlined. First to be assembled is the enantiopure cyclopentenecarboxylic acid 16. Of the several approaches targeting the 1,3-diene component 56, only that involving palladium-catalyzed enyne cyclization proved successful. Following the coupling of 16 to 56, we were unable to bring about any detectable level of (4π+2π) cycloaddition. Activation of the diene by incorporation of an OSiEt₃ substituent on a terminal sp²-hybridized center likewise proved unsuccessful. Further facilitation was sought in the form of cyclopentenonecarboxylate 66. However, thermal activation, Lewis acid catalysis, and high-pressure conditions proved ineffective and did not lead to C-C bond formation. These studies serve to underscore the extent to which steric complications can complicate matters and the extent to which they must be skirted to arrive at the title compound.     

Isomerization of 1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoro-1,5-hexadiene upon reaction with fluoride ions. First example of sequential anionotropic and prototropic allylic rearrangements

Upon heating in DMF medium with KF and 18-crown-6 1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoro-1,5-hexadiene (1) is converted to 4,5,6,6,6-pentafluoro-1,3-hexadiene and 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoro-2,4-hexadiene. Reaction of (1) with KHF₂ results in the formation of its HF addition product, namely, 4,4,5,6,6,6-hexafluoro-1-hexene. We assume that the driving force in the isomerization of (1) is the formation of conjugated products, involving both the fluorinated and nonfluorinated portions of the molecules, preferably with the minimum number of fluorine atoms attached to the double bond.Department of Fine Organic Synthesis, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Ural Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, 620219 Sverdlovsk. Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 2, pp. 408–411, February, 1992.     

β-Methallylrhodium(III) supported on a vanadium oxide cluster: Synthesis,structure, and reaction

Reaction of [(³-C₄H₇)₂Rh(CH₃CN)₂]PF₆(³-C₄H₇ = -methallyl) with [n-Bu₄N](VO₃) gives a new ³-allyl cluster [n-Bu₄N]₂[{(³-C₄H₇)₂Rh}₂ (V₄O₁₂)] (I) which is readily converted into a diene cluster, [n-Bu₄N]₂ [{(⁴-C₈H₁₄)Rh}₂(V₄O₁₂)] (II) (C₈H₁₄=2,5-dimethyl-1,5-hexadiene) by reacting with CO or P(OEt)₃;I andII have been characterized crystallographically.     

不饱和羧酸酯的分子内Diels-Alder反应的研究

本文合成(2E,4Z)-4,5-二苯基-2,4-戊二烯醇,并分别与丙烯酰氯及顺丁烯二酸酐反应生成对应的酯。研究了丙烯酸-(2E,4Z)-4,5-二苯基-2,4-戊二烯酯和顺丁烯二酸-(2E,4Z)-4,5-苯基-2,4-戊二烯单酯的分子内Diels-Alder反应,并证实这两种酯分子内环加成反应的活性有很大差异。通过NMR,IR,MS,UV等图谱分析,并运用分子轨道理论,探讨了该环加成反应的过程及其区域专一性和立体选择性。