Lower-rim versus upper-rim functionalization in di-ionizable calix[4]arene-crown-5 isomers. Synthesis and divalent metal ion extraction

Two series of di-ionizable calix[4]arene-crown-5 isomers in the cone conformation are synthesized to probe the effect of the pendant acidic group location on their metal ion extraction properties. In one series, the ionizable groups are attached to the lower rim of the calix[4]arene scaffold, which orients them near the crown ether cavity. In the second series, the ionizable groups are connected to the upper rim positioning them away from the crown ether ring, but close to the hydrophobic pocket of the calix[4]arene unit. The metal ion extraction behaviors of the two series of ligands are compared in extractions of alkaline earth metal cations, Hg²⁺, and Pb²⁺.     

In vitro bioassays for the study of endocrine-disrupting food additives and contaminants

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are capable of interfering with normal hormone homeostasis by acting on several targets and through a wide variety of mechanisms. Unwanted exposure to EDCs can lead to a wide spectrum of adverse health effects, especially when exposure is during critical windows of development. Feed and food are considered to be among the main routes of inadvertent exposure to EDCs, so there is an important need for efficient detection of EDCs in these matrices.We describe in vitro bioassays that can complement current analytical chemistry in order to detect unwanted EDCs and describe their action, emphasizing assays that can measure effects on nuclear receptor signaling or hormone production. We outline both validated and unvalidated in vitro assays currently available in the scientific community for detecting and studying the effects of EDCs, and discuss their possible role in the food-safety context. We conclude by identifying gaps in the current battery of in vitro assays available for EDCs and suggest future possibilities for development and validation.     

肉牛饲料添加剂中铅含量的测定

利用火焰原子吸收光谱法(FAAS),测定了硫酸铜、硫酸锌、膨润土、米糠、氧化锌、菜渣、盐等7种肉牛饲料添加剂中铅(Pb)元素的含量.各添加剂的加标回收率在98%-108%之间,相对标准偏差(RSD)小于1.3%,具有良好的准确度和精确度.结果表明,试验中所测的硫酸铜、硫酸锌、氧化锌添加剂中铅含量严重超出国家标准.     

Pd(0)/iodide salt-mediated Heck reaction of aryl nonaflates: Application to the synthesis of 2-(1-alkenyl)phenylphosphonates

Iodide salt, such as NaI, KI or n-Bu₄NI (TBAI), rather than bromide or chloride salt, was found to play a key role in the Pd(0)-catalyzed Heck reaction of aryl nonaflates and terminal alkenes. In the presence of PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂, NaI or TBAI in DMF, a class of 2-(1-alkenyl)phenylphosphonates was first synthesized via the reaction of o-phosphonylphenyl nonaflates with alkenes, the yields, regioselectivities and stereoselectivities were much dependent on the nature of the substituents. In case of the aryl nonaflates without bearing the sterically hindered phosphonyl group with the alkenes, the reactions proceeded more smoothly under the same conditions, leading to the linear products regioselectively in good to excellent yields. A rationale for this reaction is discussed.     

Isopropenyl acetate: A cheap and general acylating agent of alcohols under metal-free conditions

Functionalized primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols are efficiently acetylated by isopropenyl acetate and catalytic p-TsOH.     

A facile and versatile protocol for the one-pot PhI(OAc)2 mediated divergent synthesis of quinazolines from 2-aminobenzylamine

In this present work iodobenzenediacetate (PIDA) has been found to be the key reagent in absence or presence of catalytic amount of molecular iodine (I₂)/zinc chloride (ZnCl₂) to construct quinazoline scaffold from 2-aminobenzylamine and a variety of easily available aldehydes, aryl and aliphatic amines, aliphatic and aryl alcohols and nitriles. This protocol provides mild and robust conditions along with great versatility to synthesize 2-substituted quinazolines from diverse starting materials in good to excellent yields. The developed protocol is also well applicable to reactants containing ease to oxidation prone functional groups.     

Synthesis of perfluoroalkyl-containing multifunctional groups compounds for textile finishing

A new kind of perfluoroalkyl-containing multifunctional groups compound was designed. Treatment of 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctyltrichlorosilane (4) with allylmagnesium bromide provided key intermediate 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctyltriallylsilane (2). Hydroboration followed by oxidation, epoxidation and dihydroxylation of 2 gave perfluoroalkyl-containing multifunctional groups compound 1a, 1b and 1c, respectively.     

电化学还原氧化石墨烯用于四环素电催化检测

四环素(TTC)因其广泛的抗菌性和低生产成本等特点而成为应用最广泛的兽医药物. TTC的大量使用不可避免地导致其进入地表水、地下水和污水处理厂.迄今,已有许多方法用于TTC检测,包括免疫测定法、微生物检测法和化学-物理法等.然而,这些方法费用高,耗时长或需要复杂的样品预处理过程,不适合现场测量或常规分析.电化学分析法具有操作简单、成本低廉、选择性和灵敏度较高、易实现在线检测等特点,在检测领域具有重要优势.石墨烯在电化学传感器领域表现出优越的应用性能,但有关石墨烯材料应用于电分析和电催化方面的报道仍然有限.石墨烯的前驱体氧化石墨烯(GO)片层底面上具有各种类型的含氧官能团和层状边缘,导致其绝缘并具有很多缺陷,使GO包含了sp2和sp3杂化碳原子,为GO提供了独特的具有化学功能的异构电子结构.通过对GO进行还原,可以生成新的sp2域或者改变含氧官能团的数量和类型,从而为GO提供更多的特殊性质.研究表明,电化学还原是一种绿色快速的还原方法,可以控制GO的还原程度和还原过程.本文利用电化学还原法来调整GO表面的官能团和缺陷度,利用在–0.8 V还原电位下得到的电化学还原氧化石墨烯(ERGO-0.8V)修饰玻碳电极(GC)为工作电极(GC/ERGO-0.8V),采用循环伏安法对溶解在pH=3的缓冲溶液中的TTC进行电化学检测,发现ERGO-0.8V对TTC具有电催化性能.利用红外光谱(FT-IR)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)和拉曼光谱对ERGO-0.8V, ERGO-1.2V, GO及化学还原得到的石墨烯(CRGO)表面官能团和缺陷程度进行了表征,考察了TTC在ERGO-0.8V/GC上的电化学行为,对其电催化还原机理进行了推测.结果表明,与GO, ERGO-1.2V及CRGO修饰电极相比, GC/ERGO-0.8V修饰电极的催化还原峰在0–0.5 V,对TTC表现出独特的电催化性能, GC/ERGO-0.8V电极对浓度为0.1–120 mg/L的TTC溶液具有良好的检测性能,在不同浓度范围内其氧化峰峰电流与峰电位的线性关系不同. FT-IR和XPS结果显示,在–0.8 V还原电位下得到的ERGO-0.8V,其官能团类型和数量发生变化,但仍存在大量官能团,主要是羧基、羟基和环氧基.同时,拉曼表征显示ERGO-0.8V的缺陷密度增大,同时新生成的sp2域减小而使得ERGO的sp2域减小.对比GO等其他材料的表征结果推测,官能团变化是影响ERGO独特电催化性质的主要因素,除此之外还有材料的缺陷度和sp2域.推测GC/ERGO-0.8V修饰电极对TTC可能的催化机理为： TTC在GC/ERGO电极上的还原与氢醌和醌之间的转换有关;而对于ERGO,则可能对应于羧基和羟基之间的转化.然而,同样具有羧基和羟基的ERGO-1.2V则对TTC没有产生电催化作用.其原因可能是在–0.8到–1.2 V还原电位下,形成的羧基位于石墨烯片层内部,而片层内的电子传递较慢.     

Ring Opening of Pymisyl‐Protected Aziridines with Organocuprates

The pyrimidine‐2‐sulfonyl (pymisyl) group is introduced as a new protecting group that can be used to activate aziridines towards ring opening. It is readily introduced and removed under mild conditions. Regioselective ring opening of pymisyl‐protected 2‐methyl‐aziridine with organocuprates gives the corresponding sulfonamides in high yields, and the pymisyl group can subsequently be removed upon treatment with a thiolate. The versatility of this new nitrogen protecting group is illustrated with a new synthesis of Selegiline, a monoamine oxidase‐B inhibitor marketed for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.     

Selective hydrogenolysis of 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural over Pd/C catalyst to 2,5-dimethylfuran

Several metal supported catalysts were prepared and evaluated for 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (5-HMF) hydrogenolysis to 2,5-dimethylfuran (2,5-DMF) which is a renewable potential fuel additive. Among the prepared catalysts, 3%Pd/C showed excellent performance in terms of complete conversion of 5-HMF along with the highest selectivity of 99% to 2,5-DMF. Detailed physico-chemical characterisation was done in order to understand structure-activity correlation. Uniformly dispersed Pd nanoparticles on activated carbon provided the adsorption surface to enhance the hydrogenation of 5-HMF. Reaction was well optimised and established by extensive study of different reaction parameters like temperature, pressure, reaction time, stirring effect, substrate loading and metal loading.