The natural evolution of green chemistry

Abstract

Zinc dust serves as a reducing agent in the presence of ammonium formate and NaOH, and is highly effective for the hydrodebromination of decabromodiphenyl ether to give diphenyl ether and the less brominated diphenyl ethers.     

Zinc-Mediated Facile and Efficient Chemoselective S-Alkylation of 5-Aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-thiols in the Absence of Base

Zinc-mediated facile and efficient chemoselective S-alkylation of 5-aryl 1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-thiols in the presence of a catalytic amount of tetra butyl ammonium iodide was described. The reaction was performed under neutral conditions. The chemoselectivity of the alkylation was confirmed by NMR spectroscopy and x-ray crystallography.     

Synthesis of the Aliphatic Subunit of the Macrolide LL‐Z 1640‐2 via Vasella Ring Opening of a 6‐Iodo‐4‐deoxy‐D‐mannose

The synthesis of the aliphatic subunit 9 of the macrolide LL‐Z1640‐2 (I), starting from a 4‐deoxy‐D‐mannose derivative 2a, is described. The procedure includes the first successful application of a Vasella ring opening reaction for a 4‐deoxypyranoside. Nucleophilic addition of an alkynyllithium reagent to the aldehyde 4 led to the propargylic alcohol 7, which was converted to the advanced building block 9 in two further steps.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Structural Characterization of a Novel 3-D Open Framework Zinc Phosphate Microporous Compound(C_5N_2H_(14))·[Zn_3(OH_2)(PO_4)_2(HPO_4)]

One novel organically templated zincophophate(C5N2H14)·[Zn3(OH2)(PO4)2(HPO4)] has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction together with elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and powder X-ray diffraction. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/n, with a = 9.7904(11), b = 14.0287(14), c = 11.8651(13) , β = 104.690(3), V = 1576.4(3) 3, Z = 4, T = 296(2) K, Mr = 601.31 and Dc = 2.533 g/cm3. The compound consists of a macroanionic [Zn3(OH2)(PO4)2(HPO4)]2- framework and(C5N2H14)2+ cations, and its structure is built up from ZnO3(OH2), ZnO4, HPO4 and PO4 tetrahedral units that result in 4, 8 and 10-ring channels.     

A Predictive Model Towards Site‐Selective Metalations of Functionalized Heterocycles,Arenes, Olefins,and Alkanes using TMPZnCl⋅LiCl

The development of a predictive model towards site‐selective deprotometalation reactions using TMPZnCl?LiCl is reported (TMP=2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidinyl). The pK_a values of functionalized N‐, S‐, and O‐heterocycles, arenes, alkenes, or alkanes were calculated and compared to the experimental deprotonation sites. Large overlap (>80 %) between the calculated and empirical deprotonation sites was observed, showing that thermodynamic factors strongly govern the metalation regioselectivity. In the case of olefins, calculated frozen state energies of the deprotonated substrates allowed a more accurate prediction. Additionally, various new N‐heterocycles were analyzed and the metalation regioselectivities rationalized using the predictive model.     

Antidepressant-like Effects of Combined Fluoxetine and Zinc Treatment in Mice Exposed to Chronic Restraint Stress Are Related to Modulation of Histone Deacetylase

Chronic stress is the key factor contributing to the development of depressive symptoms. Chronic restraint stress (CRS) is well validated and is one of the most commonly used models to induce depressive-like behavior in rodents. The present study aimed to evaluate whether fluoxetine (FLU 5 mg/kg) and zinc (Zn 10mg/kg) given simultaneously induce a more pronounced antidepressant-like effect in the CRS model than both those compounds given alone. Behavioral assessment was performed using the tail suspension and splash tests (TST and ST, respectively). Furthermore, the effects of CRS, FLU and Zn given alone and combined treatment with FLU + Zn on the expression of proteins involved in the apoptotic, inflammatory, and epigenetic processes were evaluated in selected brain structures (prefrontal cortex, PFC; and hippocampus, Hp) using Western blot analysis or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). The results obtained indicated that three hours (per day) of immobilization for 4 weeks induced prominent depressive symptoms that manifested as increased immobility time in the TST, as well as decreased number and grooming time in the ST. Behavioral changes induced by CRS were reversed by both FLU (5 and 10 mg/kg) or Zn (10 mg/kg). Zinc supplementation (10 mg/kg) slightly increases the effectiveness of FLU (5 mg/kg) in the TST. However, it significantly increased the activity of FLU in the ST compared to the effect induced by FLU and Zn alone. Biochemical studies revealed that neither CRS nor FLU and Zn given alone or in combined treatment alter the expression of proteins involved in apoptotic or inflammatory processes. CRS induced major alterations in histone deacetylase (HDAC) levels by increasing the level of HADC1 and decreasing the level of HADC4 in the PFC and Hp, decreasing the level of HADC6 in the PFC but increasing it in Hp. Interestingly, FLU + Zn treatment reversed CRS-induced changes in HDAC levels in the Hp, indicating that HDAC modulation is linked to FLU + Zn treatment and this effect is structure-specific.     

Copper and Zinc as Potential Biomarkers of Mood Disorders and Pandemic Syndrome

The diagnosis of affective disorders has been the subject of constant research by clinicians from all over the world for many years. Making an appropriate diagnosis among patients suffering from mood disorders is sometimes problematic due to the personality-changing nature of patients and the similarity in the clinical picture of episodes in affective disorders. For this reason, there is a need to develop rapid and effective methods of determining biological markers that differentiate these diseases. The research was carried out with blood taken from 15 patients and 15 volunteers. The analysis of biological material for trace concentrations of zinc and copper was carried out with the use of ultrasensitive triple-quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (TQ ICP-MS). The obtained results prove that the concentration of copper in the test group was lower than in the control group. For the zinc concentrations, the inverse relationship was observed. The group of patients was characterized by a higher concentration of this element than the group of healthy volunteers. Summarizing the obtained results and comparing them with the results of studies by other authors, it was found that zinc and copper may be potential biomarkers of affective disorders and pandemic syndrome.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Ternary Complexes of Zinc(Ⅱ) and Cadmium(Ⅱ) with 3-Aminobenzoic Acid and 1,10-Phenanthroline

Two new ternary complexes [Zn(3-aba)2(phen)](2.58H2O 1 and {[Cd(3-aba)- (phen)2]·(NO3)·(1.5H2O)}n 2 (3-aba = 3-aminobenzoic acid anion, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV spectrum and X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 crystallizes in the rhombohedral system, space group R with a = 3.5733(3), b = 3.5733(3), c = 1.1231(2) nm, V = 12.419(3) nm3, C26H25.17N4O6.58Zn, Mr = 564.37, Z = 18, F(000) = 5253, μ = 0.937 mm-1, Dc = 1.358 g/cm3, R = 0.0668 and wR = 0.1690 for 2424 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). Complex 2 belongs to the tetragonal system, space group P4/ncc with a = 2.88451(10), b = 2.88451(10), c = 1.55571(11) nm, V = 12.9441(11) nm3, C31H25CdN6O6.50, Mr = 697.97, Z = 16, F(000) = 5648, μ = 0.727 mm-1, Dc = 1.433 g/cm3, R = 0.0607 and wR = 0.1742 for 3468 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). Complex 1 displays a mononuclear structure. The carboxylate group of 3-aminobenzoic acid anion coordinates to Zn(Ⅱ) in a chelating bidentate mode, and the nitrogen atom of the ligand does not involve in coordination. Complex 2 exhibits a one-dimensional chain structure with 3-aminobenzoic acid anion coordinating to Cd(Ⅱ) in a μ2-bridging mode through its nitrogen atom and one of its oxygen atoms.     

仿生支撑液膜法制备硫化锌自组装纳米球链

采用了一种全新的化学仿生方法——载体支撑液膜法制备ZnS纳米球链. 常温常压条件下, 利用含邻菲罗啉载体的支撑液膜(SLM)反应体系选择性传输Zn^2＋至膜另一侧, 在SLM模板作用下, 控制结晶位点, 定向结合阴离子, 加上局部过饱和及界面成核的影响, 成功制备出由8～30 nm纳米粒子自组装的直径范围为250～300 nm ZnS球链. 由XRD和TEM的结果显示, 其结构为立方闪锌矿, 晶格常数为α＝0.5390 nm. 本文还对其荧光性质及产物形成机理进行了初步探讨.     

Influence of ion-exchange and impregnation modification of zeolite X on its catalytic properties in the alkylation of toluene with methanol

The dependence of the activity and selectivity of ion-exchanged forms of zeolite X with incorporated cesium process in alkylation of toluene with methanol in the side chain on the nature of the ion-exchanged cations (Na⁺, Cs⁺, Mg²⁺, Zn²⁺) has been established. It is shown that introduction of Mg²⁺ and Zn²⁺ in combination with Cs₂CO₃ significantly increased the yields of ethylbenzene and styrene in comparison with their yields on alkali forms of zeolite X. __________ Translated from Teoreticheskaya i éksperimental’naya Khimiya, Vol. 42, No. 1, pp. 33–38, January–February, 2006.