The structure of the uncharged-molecule complex between a dinaphthopyridino-18-crown-6 host and acetonitrile (1 : 2)

Single crystal X-ray analysis of a 1 : 2 complex between the dinaphthopyridino-l8-crown-6 host (1) and acetonitrile is reported. Crystals of the complex are monoclinic,P2₁/c witha = 12.178(5),b = 8.186(1),c = 30.873(1) Å, = 96.86(1)°, andD _c = 1.25 g cm^–3 forZ = 4. The host molecule reveals an approximate mirror symmetry and exists in a so-called dentist's chair conformation. One of the acetonitrile guest molecules is involved in possible weak interactions to two oxygen atoms of the host macroring, while the other fills free lattice space only.     

Enhancement of Anti-Tumoral Properties of Paclitaxel Nano-Crystals by Conjugation of Folic Acid to Pluronic F127: Formulation Optimization,In Vitro and In Vivo Study

A brand-new nano-crystal (NC) version of the hydrophobic drug Paclitaxel (PT) were formulated for cancer treatment. A stable NC formulation for the administration of PT was created using the triblock co-polymer Pluronic F127. To achieve maximum entrapment effectiveness and minimal particle size, the formulation was improved using the central composite design by considering agitation speed and vacuum pressure at five levels (coded as +1.414, +1, 0, −1, and −1.414). According to the Design Expert software’s predictions, 13 runs were created and evaluated for the chosen responses. The formulation prepared with an agitation speed of 1260 RPM and a vacuum pressure of 77.53 mbar can meet the requirements of the ideal formulation in order to achieve 142.56 nm of PS and 75.18% EE, according to the level of desirability (D = 0.959). Folic acid was conjugated to Pluronic F127 to create folate receptor-targeted NC. The drug release profile of the nano-crystals in vitro demonstrated sustained release over an extended period. Folate receptor (FR)-targeted NC (O-PT-NC-Folate) has also been prepared by conjugating folic acid to Pluronic F127. MTT test is used to validate the targeting efficacy on the FR-positive human oral cancer cell line (KB). At pharmacologically relevant concentrations, the PT nano-crystal formulation did not cause hemolysis. Compared to non-targeted NC of PT, the O-PT-NC-Folate showed a comparable but more sustained anti-cancer effect, according to an in vivo anti-tumor investigation in NCI/ADR-RES cell lines. The remarkable anti-tumor effectiveness, minimal toxicity, and simplicity of scale-up manufacturing of the NC formulations indicate their potential for clinical development. Other hydrophobic medications that are formulated into nano-systems for improved therapy may benefit from the formulation approach.     

Retraction Note to: Nano Pt–TiO2 for an efficient one-pot photocatalytic synthesis of quinaldines from anilines and ethanol

Research on Chemical Intermediates - This article has been retracted. Please see the Retraction Notice for more detail: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11164-020-04374-7     

(μ‐C‐meso‐5,5,7,12,12,14‐Hexa­methyl‐1,4,8,11‐tetra­aza­cyclo­tetra­decane‐N‐acetato‐1κ5N,N′,N′′,N′′′,O:2κO′)­tetra­chloro‐1κCl,2κ3Cl‐cobalt(III)­zinc(II)

The crystal structure of the title compound, [CoCl(C₁₈H₃₇N₄O₂){ZnCl₃}], has been determined by X‐ray diffraction.C‐meso‐5,5,7,12,12,14‐Hexa­methyl‐1,4,8,11‐tetra­aza­cyclotetradecane‐N‐acetate acts as a bridging ligand to coodinate with Co^III and Zn^II ions. The Co^III ion is six‐coordinate in a nearly octahedral environment provided by one Cl atom, four N atoms of the bridging ligand, and one O atom. The Zn^II ion is four‐coordinate in a distorted tetrahedral environment completed by three Cl atoms and an O atom of the bridging ligand.     

Mixed‐chalcogenide double‐butterfly complex [{(CO)6Fe2SSe}2{μ‐­C(H)—C(H)}]

Bubbling acetyl­ene gas slowly through a methanol solution of [(CO)₆Fe₂{μ‐SSe}] containing sodium acetate for 48 h at room temperature yields the double‐butterfly complex μ‐[ethane‐1,1,2,2‐tetra(selenido/sulfido)]bis[hexacarbonyldiiron(Fe—Fe)], [Fe₄(C₂H₂S₂Se₂)(CO)₁₂]. The molecular structure was established by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction techniques. The structure consists of two Fe₂SSe butterfly units linked to each other through a bridging HC—CH group. The mol­ecule has twofold symmetry and the two Fe atoms have distorted octahedral geometries.     

An oxidative cross-dehydrogenative-coupling reaction in water using molecular oxygen as the oxidant: vanadium catalyzed indolation of tetrahydroisoquinolines

An aerobic oxidative cross-dehydrogenative coupling reaction between sp(3) C-H and sp(2) C-H bonds is developed by employing a vanadium catalyst (10 mol%) in an aqueous medium using molecular oxygen as the oxidant. This environmentally benign strategy exhibits larger substrate scope and shows high regioselectivity.     

Nano Pt–TiO2 for an efficient one-pot photocatalytic synthesis of quinaldines from anilines and ethanol

Nanosized platinum particles loaded on the TiO₂ nanoparticles were prepared to assess its photocatalytic activity in simple one-pot synthesis of quinaldines from anilines in ethanol using UV light. The catalyst was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS), Brunauer?CEmmer?CTeller surface area, atomic force microscope and diffuse reflectance spectra. XRD patterns revealed that the crystal structure of Pt?CTiO₂ resembled anatase phase of TiO₂. The UV?CVis spectra indicated an increase in absorption of visible light when compared to TiO₂. XPS analysis reveals that platinum particles are present mainly in metallic form. Furthermore, TEM analysis showed non-spherical-shaped Pt?CTiO₂ nanoparticles of the diameter 10?C30?nm. Upon irradiation in the presence of Pt?CTiO₂, aniline and oxidation products derived from ethanol undergo condensation?Ccyclization to afford quinaldines. Higher efficiency of Pt?CTiO₂ than Au?CTiO₂ in the conversion of aniline to quinaldines is due to the higher work function of Pt.