TRIFLUOROMETHYLTHIOCOPPER CATALYZED OXIRANE RING OPENING

Trifluoromethylthiocopper has been found to catalyze the opening of the epoxide ring and to furnish not-so-easily accessible novel trifluoromethylthiolated α-hydroxy compounds. This communication presents the mechanism of the formation of the various compounds and their mass spectral data.     

Cyclohexanones--Source for Selena/Thiadiazoles and Diazaphospholes

Some new heterocyclic compounds containing selenadiazole, thiadiazole and diazaphosphole fused to cyclohexanones have been prepared and characterized by spectral data.     

Substitution of the Benzotriazolyl Group in N -(α-Amidoalkyl)benzotriazoles and N -(α-Sulfonamidoalkyl)benzotriazoles with Allylsamarium Bromide

Abstract

The nucleophilic substitution of the benzotriazolyl group in the N-(α-benzotriazol-1-ylalkyl)amides and N-(α-benzotriazol-1-ylalkyl) sulfonamides with allylsamarium bromide was investigated, and the corresponding homoallylamides or homoallylsulfonamides were obtained in good to excellent yields.     

The synthesis and physical evaluation of 5-alkoxy-1,3-thiazoles prepared via Lawesson's reagent-mediated cyclisation of α-benzamido esters

The synthesis of the first series of 5-alkoxy-1,3-thiazole-based liquid crystals is reported. The aforementioned liquid crystals were synthesised through a Lawesson's reagent-mediated cyclisation of appropriate α-benzamido esters. This methodology was found to be highly efficient, even on a large scale, and the resulting 5-alkoxy-1,3-thiazoles could be purified without the use of column chromatography. The synthesis and mesomorphic properties of a family of 5-alkoxy-2-(4-cyanophenyl)-1,3-thiazole liquid crystals prepared via this approach are discussed and compared with their thiophene and phenyl analogues.     

Stereoselective Synthesis of Alkenyl Alcohols Using Dissolving Metal (Ca,Na) Reduction

Use of the calcium-ethylenediamine and sodium-liquid ammonia reduction systems for the ring opening of dihydropyran derivatives was studied. (Z)-Alkenyl alcohols and (E)-alkenyl alcohols were stereoselectively synthesized respectively.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and photo-induced isomerization of [ N,N ′- bis (4-fluorobenzylidene) ethylenediamine]bromo(triphenylphosphine)copper(I) complex

Abstract

The electrochemical behavior of VOQ₂OH or [VOQ₂-OVOQ₂] (Q = 8-hydroxyquinohnate anion) has been investigated by cyclic voltammetry in acetonitnie solutions. Although both species exist simultaneously at every condition analyzed, they can be clearly differentiated by this method. The effect of trace amounts of water on the electrochemical behavior is also discussed.     

La(O-i-Pr)3 CATALYZED THREE-COMPONENT CONDENSATION REACTION: A CONVENIENT SYNTHESIS OF N,N-DIALKYL-α-CYANOAMINES

ABSTRACT

In the presence of 10 mol% of La(O-i-Pr)₃, a three-component condensation reaction of aldehyde, secondary amine and trimethylsilylcyanide proceeded smoothly to afford N,N-dialkyl-α-cyanoamine in good yield.     

Two coordination polymers based on 2,2′-biimidazoles and d10 metal ions: syntheses,structures, and luminescence

Two d¹⁰ metal coordination polymers, [Zn(µ-Me₂biim)Cl₂] _n (1) and [Cd₃(MeHbiim)₂(1,4-BDC)₃] _n (2) (Me₂biim?=?N,N′-dimethyl-2,2′-biimidazole, MeHbiim?=?N-methyl-2,2′-biimidazole, 1,4-BDC?=?1,4-benzenedicarboxylate), were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and single-crystal X-ray crystallography. Complex 1 features an infinite neutral zigzag 1-D chain. Interchain hydrogen-bonding interactions further extend the 1-D arrangement to generate a 2-D supramolecular architecture. Complex 2 features a 3-D coordination polymer with α-Po net topology, based on linear trinuclear {Cd₃O₁₄N₄} clusters. Both complexes have high thermal stability and exhibit strong luminescence at room temperature.     

Exhaled breath condensate: Determination of non-volatile compounds and their potential for clinical diagnosis and monitoring. A review

Exhaled breath condensate is a promising, non-invasive, diagnostic sample obtained by condensation of exhaled breath. Starting from a historical perspective of early attempts of breath testing towards the contemporary state-of-the-art breath analysis, this review article focuses mainly on the progress in determination of non-volatile compounds in exhaled breath condensate. The mechanisms by which the aerosols/droplets of non-volatile compounds are formed in the airways are discussed with methodological consequences for sampling. Dilution of respiratory droplets is a major problem for correct clinical interpretation of the measured data and there is an urgent need for standardization of EBC. This applies also for collection instrumentation and therefore various commercial and in-house built devices are described and compared with regard to their design, function and collection parameters. The analytical techniques and methods for determination of non-volatile compounds as potential markers of oxidative stress and lung inflammation are scrutinized with an emphasis on method suitability, sensitivity and appropriateness. The relevance of clinical findings for each group of possible non-volatile markers of selected pulmonary diseases and methodological recommendations with emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration that is essential for future development into a fully validated clinical diagnostic tool are given.     

α- or β-Substituted functional phthalocyanines bearing thiophen-3-ylmethanol substituents: synthesis,characterization, aggregation behavior and antioxidant activity

The tetra α- or β-thiophene substituted metal and metal-free phthalocyanines (Pcs) M[Pc(α-OCH₂Thiopen)₄] and M[Pc(β-OCH₂Thiopen)₄] {(α-ThMet-MPc), (β-ThMet-MPc) [ThMet: Thiophene methoxy], M = Zn(II), Co(II) and, 2H} were synthesized from the corresponding 3’-(thiophen-3-ylmethoxy)phthalonitrile or 4’-(thiophen-3-ylmethoxy)phthalonitrile (ThMePN). The structural characterization, spectral, and antioxidant properties of a series of new Pcs were also presented. Both α- and β-substituted Pc complexes increased solubility in polar solvents, such as THF, DMF, and DMSO. FT-IR, ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR, UV–vis, MALDI-TOF/MS spectral, and elemental analysis data were used to characterize the compounds. The aggregation behaviors of 3–8 were also investigated at different concentrations in THF. Antioxidant test methods, α,α-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity, metal chelating activity, and reducing power, were used to determine the antioxidant activities. 6 showed very good ferrous ion chelating activity of 81 ± 1%. 6, 5, 4, and 3 showed better reducing power than trolox, ascorbic, acid and butylated hydroxytoluene, commercially used antioxidants.