Studies of solvent effects

The effect of water on the conformational preferences of acetylcholine has been studied within the discrete, the continuum and the combined discrete-continuum models described in parts I and II of this series. All the models lead to the conclusion that the trans-gauche form which is, following refined quantum-mechanical computations, the intrinsically preferred one and the one observed in the crystal of acetylcholine and of a number of analogues should remain also the preferred conformation in water. This result agrees with NMR studies. The results of the empirical discrete model used here compare favorably to those obtained by an ab initio super-molecule treatment. The continuum model utilized here represents a net improvement above such models utilized in other works.     

Calculations of the electronic structures of cage molecules using free-electron orbitals as a basis

A non-empirical molecular orbital method, particularly suitable for calculations on cage-like molecules, is described. The method uses as basis functions the set of free-electron functions which are the solutions of Schrödinger's equation for an electron confined between two concentric, spherical potential energy barriers. Application of the theory to the SCF calculation of the energies of the delocalized electrons in benzene and tetrasulphur tetranitride shows that the model is capable of interpreting the properties of such systems. However, it does highlight a difficulty in the calculation of excited state energies with one-centre models which appears to be largely unrecognized.Extension of the method to a consideration of all the valence electrons, using P₄ as an example, reveals problems the origin of which is an inadequate treatment of the core electrons. It is suggested that these problems may best be dealt with by use of a suitable pseudo potential.     

Isolation and cleanup of organophosphorus insecticides and their oxones from animal tissues

Summary A simple isolation and cleanup procedure for the determination of organophosphorus insecticides and their oxones in animal tissues has been developed. This procedure unites partly extraction of organophosphorus pesticides and their oxones with cleanup by column chromatography. Most polar coextracts remain on the column and in its further processing the eluate does not tend to form emulsion. The process has been studied on model mixtures of ³²P- and ¹⁴C-labelled pesticides with tissues as well as after application of pesticides to white rats. The average recovery of the method is 90.5%, with a standard deviation of ±5.1%.

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Isolierung und Reinigung von Organophosphorinsecticiden und ihren Oxonen aus tierischen Gewehen

Zusammenfassung Ein einfaches Isolations- und Reinigungsverfahren wurde ausgearbeitet. Die Extraktion der Insecticide aus einer Homogenatsäule, die aus Kieselgel und Tiergewebe besteht, umfaßt zum Teil auch die Reinigung der Extrakte, da die polaren Verbindungen an die Säule gebunden bleiben. Der Mittelwert der Ausbeute des Verfahrens wurde im Modellversuch mit ¹⁴C- und ³²P-markierten Insecticiden zu 90,5% festgestellt. Die Standardabweichung beträgt ± 5,1%.

     

Heterogeneous ECE Processes at Channel Electrodes: Analytical Solution for all Reaction Rate Constants and Different Diffusion Coefficients

An analytical solution is developed for heterogeneous ECE processes occurring at channel electrode surface for both laminar and turbulent flow. The solution explicitly links the behavior of ECE processes and the parameters. A simple expression of the effective number of electrons transferred, covering all the reaction rate constants and different diffusion coefficients of the reactant A and the intermediate product B, is obtained. Excellent agreement with previous numerical and analytical results is shown . Parametric studies illustrate the effects of diffusion coefficients, hydrodynamic factors and reaction rate constants on the effective number of electrons transferred and the currents.     

Experimental and theoretical study of vibrational spectra and structure of dihalogermylene and dihalostannylene complexes with 1,4-dioxane and triphenylphosphine

Vibrational (Raman and IR) spectra of the 1:1 complexes of dihalogermylene and dihalostannylene with 1,4-dioxane and PPh₃ have been reported, the structures of the complexes Cl₂Ge·C₄H₈O₂ and Cl₂Ge·PPh₃ updated using high-resolution X-ray method. Quantum-chemistry calculations of the geometry and normal mode frequencies and eigenvectors were carried out for some of the complexes. The results show that in the structure of the polymeric solid complexes of X₂M with 1,4-dioxane, intermolecular coordination XM plays a prominent role, whereas the corresponding complexes with PPh₃ are monomeric. In the vibrational spectra of all the complexes, an inversion of symmetric and antisymmetric stretching νXM (X=Cl, Br; M=Ge, Sn) frequencies, found for ‘free’ X₂M^II particles, still persists, suggesting that the X₂M moieties preserve their specifity as carbene analogues also in the complexes.     

Preparation of apolar glass capillary columns by the barium carbonate procedure

As an extension of previous reports, the barium carbonate procedure has been optimized in detail for the preparation of apolar columns. The aim was to produce optimum overall column characteristics, and to maintain them unchanged under the prolonged influence of the highest possible temperature. The main parameters under optimization were glass variety, leaching of glass surface with aqueous HCl, and amount of barium carbonate deposited, while deactivation and coating were kept constant. The basic column characteristics were adsorption properties and thermostability of deactivation, acid/base behaviour and separation efficiency. They were determined by a new, quantitative testing procedure. Intense leaching was able to eliminate almost totally the differences between glass varieties and to create a well-defined glass surface. While untreated glass, leached glass, and barium carbonate treated glass showed specific weak points in the respective column quality, the combination of leaching and barium carbonate treatment yielded the highest and most stable quality. Some technical modifications of the preparation procedure are described, including deactivation in the gas phase, and use of pentane as a solvent for static coating.     

Bestimmung der Trichloressigs?ure durch Absorptions- und Fluorescenzmessung

Zusammenfassung Für die Rückstandsanalyse der als Herbicid verwendeten Trichloressigsäure (TCA) wurde eine Methode sowohl für die Absorption- sals auch für die Fluorescenzmessung entwickelt. TCA wird im stark alkalischen Milieu zu Chloroform abgebaut und mit Pyridin zu einer Schiffchen Base umgesetzt (Fujiwara-Reaktion). Diese rote instabile Verbindung wird mit Barbitursäure in einen beständigen Pentamethinfarbstoff überführt, dessen Absorptionsmaximum bei 594 nm liegt. Als Untersuchungsmaterial dienten Bodenproben. Bei einer Einwaage von 100 g Boden lassen sich noch 0,1 ppm TCA nachweisen. Durch Fluorescenzmessung (Anregungsmaximum 588 nm, Emissionsmaximum 611 nm) werden bei gleichen Versuchsbedingungen noch 0,01 ppm erfaßt.

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Determination of trichloroacetic acid by absorption spectrometry and fluorometry

Summary A method for absorption and fluorescence measuring of the residues of trichloroacetic acid (TCA) used as herbicide was developed. TCA was decarboxylated with strong alkali and converted with pyridine to a Schiff's base (Fujiwara reaction). After the reaction of the Schiff's base with barbituric acid a stable pentamethin dyestuff was formed. The maximum absorbance occurs at 594 nm. Samples of soil were analysed. In a sample of at least 100 g 0.1 ppm of TCA are still detectable. By fluorometry (excitation maximum 588 nm, emission maximum 611 nm) the detection limit is at 0.01 ppm under the same conditions.

     

Application of a micro carbon rod atomizer as Br-spezific gas-chromatographic detector

Summary A micro carbon rod atomizer has been employed for specific and quantitative bromine determinations. This Br-specific gas-chromatographic detector works by help of InBr-bands and measurement at 372.7 nm. The performance of this flame band emission detector (FBD) is demonstrated by calibration curves and the detection limits of 2 examples (ethyl bromide, ethylene dibromide), the latter being 5 and 36 ng of bromine, respectively. The reproducibility has been found to be 4.3%. An example of this detector in comparison with a thermoconductivity detector (TCD) is presented.

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Verwendung einer Mikro-Graphitküvette als Br-spezifischer Detektor für die Gas-Chromatographie

Zusammenfassung Eine Mikro-Graphit-Küvette wird für spezifische quantitative Brombestimmungen nach der Indium-Methode bei 372,7 nm benützt und in Verbindung mit einem Gas-Chromatographen als Br-spezifischer Detektor eingesetzt. Die Leistungsfähigkeit dieses Detektors wird an 2 Beispielen (Äthylbromid, Dibromäthan) mit Hilfe von Eichkurven, Bestimmung von Nachweisgrenzen u. ä. demonstriert. Die Nachweisgrenzen liegen bei 5 bzw. 36 ng Brom für die 2 genannten Substanzen. Die Reproduzierbarkeit der Messungen liegt bei 4,3%. Ein Beispiel für die Registrierung eines Gemisches verschiedener Substanzen, gemessen mit dem GC + Flammen-Banden-emissions-Detektor (FBD) und zum Vergleich mit einem Wärmeleitfähigkeitsdetektor (TCD), wird dargestellt.

This research work was supported by financial help of the Bundesminister für Forschung und Technologie in Bonn (GFR).     

Some developments in reaction and solution microcalorimetry,with particular reference to its use in biochemistry and cellular biology

The field of isothermal microcalorimetry as applied to systems of interest for aqueous solution chemistry, biochemistry and in cellular biology is briefly reviewed. Some techniques recently developed in the author's laboratory are described.     

探针反应和FTIR法研究Pt与L型沸石的相互作用

探针反应和ＦＴＩＲ法研究Ｐｔ与Ｌ型沸石的相互作用董家禄,朱建华,须沁华,张婕,刘大壮（南京大学化学系,南京,２１０００８）（郑州工学院化工系,郑州,４５０００２）关键词Ｐｔ／Ｌ沸石,沸石催化剂,异丙醇分解反应,Ｐｔ－载体相互作用Ｐｔ的分散度和电子状态...