Synthesis of new triphenodithiazine- and indolocarbazolediones of biological interest

Tetrabromo-p-benzoquinone reacted with excess aromatic amines to give 2,5-dirylamino-3,6-dibromo-p-benzoquinones. The latter molecules on heating with sodium sulfide in alcohol in the presence of air gave triphenodithiazinediones. Heating with copper powder in nitrobenzene transformed these compounds into the respective indolocarbazolediones. Comparative antimicrobial and antifungal activities of the studied compounds were determined and discussed.     

Determination of trivalent antimony

Summary A method is described for the determination of trivalent antimony. It depends on the oxidation of Sb³⁺ to Sb⁺ with KMnO₄ in sulfuric acid solutions (0.72-3.4N H₂SO₄) in the presence of fluoride ions and at temperatures below 50°. Amounts of antimony ranging from 15.7gmg to 61 mg can be determined accurately.

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Zusammenfassung Eine Methode zur Bestimmung von Sb (III) wurde beschrieben. Sie beruht auf der Oxydation zu Sb(V) mit Permanganat in schwefelsaurer Lösung (0,72-3,4N H₂SO₄) in Gegenwart von Fluorid bei Temperaturen unter 50° C. Mengen zwischen 15,7gmg und 61 mg Antimon lassen sich genau bestimmen.

     

Mixed Ligand Complexes of Ni(II) with Arylidene- Anthranilic Acids and Some Lewis Bases

Some binary and ternary complexes of Ni(II) with arylideneanthranilic acids and Lewis bases have been prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra and X-ray powder diffraction. On the basis of the IR spectra it was found that the Schiff bases used act as monobasic bidentate ligands except for the ortho-hydroxy derivative which acts as a dibasic tridentate ligand. From X-ray analysis it is concluded that the binary Ni(II) chelates are isostructural, and the ternary Ni(II) complexes are also isostructural.     

Synthesis of new quinoxalinophenazinediones and tetrahydrobenzodipyrrolotetrones of biological interest

The reaction of two equivalents of sodium azide with diarylaminodibromo-p-benzoquinone (I) in DMF for 15–24 h produced quinoxalinophenazinediones together with a byproduct identified as diarylaminodiaminobenzoquinone. On the other hand, the reaction of bromanil with active methylenes, such as diethyl malonate and ethyl acetoacetate, resulted in disubstitution products which, on treatment with primary amines, cyclized into benzodipyrroletetrones. Comparative antifungal and antibacterial studies were made.     

Quantum chemical studies on structures and spectra of 2,5-distyrylpyrazine (DSP) laser dye

Semiempirical (MNDO and PM3) molecular orbital calculations have been undertaken to study the structures of the ground and excited states of 2,5-distrylpyrazine dye to assess its activity as a laser dye. In the ground and first excited singlet states, the trans-trans structure of C_2h symmetry is the most stable structure in the gas phase and in DMSO, which agrees with the experimental findings. Upon excitation, the flexibility of the molecule decreases, leading to a subsequent decrease in the radiationless deactivation pathway and this increases the fluorescence efficiency of DSP. The absorption, excitation, and emission spectra have been calculated at the MNDO level using the PM3 optimized geometries in DMSO. At this level the agreement between theory and experiment is quite good. An estimated absorption band at 377 nm (expt 380 nm) is assigned to the S₀→S₁ transition. The excited state absorption band at 457 nm (expt 460 nm) is assigned to the S₁→S₁₂ transition. The emission band at 458 nm (expt 460 nm) is assigned to the S′₁→S′₀ transition. The overlap between the emission and the excited-state absorption spectra is presumably the main reason behind the reduced laser activity of the investigated dye. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Comput Chem 19: 585–592, 1998     

Quantum Discord for Information Transmission Using Coherent States

We suggest theoretically the possibility to transmit information through a decohering quantum channel employing Glauber’s coherent states. In fact, we study the dynamics of quantum correlations of two-mode entangled bipartite coherent states in the presence of the amplitude damping effect. In addition, we examine the quantum correlations based on quantum discord, which is a powerful key source in quantum information processing.     

Effect of Erosive Agents on Surface Characteristics of Nano-Fluorapatite Ceramic: An In-Vitro Study

Erosive beverages cause dissolution of natural teeth and intra-oral restorations, resulting in surface characteristic changes, particularly roughness and degradation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the surface roughness and topography of a dental ceramic following immersion in locally available erosive solutions. A total of 160 disc specimens of a nano-fluorapatite type ceramic (12 mm diameter and 2 mm thickness) were fabricated and equally distributed into two groups (n = 80) and then evenly distributed among the following five testing groups (n = 16): lemon juice, citrate buffer solution, 4% acetic acid, soft cola drink, and distilled water which served as a control. The surface roughness (Ra) and topography were evaluated using a profilometer and scanning electron microscope at baseline, 24 h, 96 h, and 168 h respectively. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey’s multiple comparisons (p ≤ 0.05). Surface changes were observed upon exposure to all acidic beverages except distilled water. Amongst all immersion media, 4% acetic acid produced the most severe surface roughness across all time periods (i.e., baseline, 24 h, 96 h, and 168 h). A statistically significant difference in the surface roughness values between all immersion media and across all four time intervals was observed. Erosive agents had a negative effect on the surface roughness and topography of the tested ceramic. The surface roughness increased with increased storage time intervals.     

Bent fluorescent solar concentrators (BFSCs): Spectroscopy, stability and outdoor performance

The spectroscopic properties of a coumarin derivative dye (macrolex fluorescent red G) impregnated in a poly(methylmethacrylate)/silica hybrid matrix were studied. The stability of the hybrid against both light irradiation and raised temperature showed excellent weathering durability for use in fluorescent solar concentrator (FSC) applications. A new geometry for FSCs was introduced, which we call a “bent plate configuration”. Each BFSC plate was manufactured as two rectangles forming two sides of a triangle to optimize receiving both direct and reflected solar energy. The effect of the concentrator apex angle on solar energy conversion was studied. The optimum apex angle was found to correlate well to the location latitude.     

A validated stripping voltammetric procedure for quantification of the anti-hypertensive and benign prostatic hyperplasia drug terazosin in tablets and human serum

The electrochemical behavior of terazosin at the hanging mercury drop electrode was studied in Britton-Robinson buffer (pH 2-11), acetate buffer (4.5-5.5), and in 0.1 M solution of each of sodium sulfate, sodium nitrate, sodium perchlorate and potassium chloride as supporting electrolytes. The square-wave adsorptive cathodic stripping voltammogram of terazosin exhibited a single well-defined two-electron irreversible cathodic peak which may be attributed to the reduction of CO double bond of the drug molecule. A fully validated, simple, high sensitive, precise and inexpensive square-wave adsorptive cathodic stripping voltammetric procedure was described for determination of terazosin in bulk form, tablets and human serum. A mean recovery for 1×10⁻⁸ M terazosin in bulk form, following preconcentration onto the hanging mercury drop electrode for 60 s at a −1.0 V (versus Ag/AgCl/KCl_s), of 99±0.7% (n=5) was obtained. Limits of detection (LOD) and quantitation (LOQ) of 1.5×10⁻¹¹ and 5×10⁻¹¹ M bulk terazosin were achieved, respectively. The proposed procedure was successfully applied to determination of the drug in its Itrin^® tablets and human serum samples. The achieved LOD and LOQ of the drug in human serum samples were 5.3×10⁻¹¹ and 1.8×10⁻¹⁰ M THD, respectively. The pharmacokinetic parameters of the drug in human plasma were estimated as: C_max=77.5 ng ml⁻¹, t_max=1.75 h, AUC_0-t=602.3 ng h ml⁻¹, K_e=0.088 h⁻¹ and t_1/2=11.32 h) which are favorably compared with those reported in literature.