Electrochemical reduction of 1-([(4-halophenyl)imino]methyl)-2-naphthols in aprotic media.

The electrochemical reduction of 1-([(4-halophenyl)imino]methyl)-2-naphthols on graphite electrodes was studied using cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, constant-potential coulometry and preparative constant-potential electrolysis techniques. The data revealed that the reduction on graphite was irreversible and followed an EC mechanism. The diffusion coefficients and the number of electrons transferred were determined using the chronoamperometric Cottrell slope and the ultramicro disc Pt-electrode steady-state current. The number of electrons was also determined by bulk electrolysis. The compounds were subjected to constant-potential preparative electrolysis and the electrolysis products were purified and identified by spectroscopic methods. Based on these findings, a mechanism for the electro-reduction process is proposed.     

Reversible $$G^k$$ G k -codes with applications to DNA codes

Designs, Codes and Cryptography - In this paper, we give a matrix construction method for designing DNA codes that come from group matrix rings. We show that with our construction one can obtain...     

The role of oxalate ions in the coverage of mild steel with polypyrrole

In this study, the coverage conditions of mild steel with polypyrrole (PPy) were investigated. It was observed that the surface was passive up to 0.6 V, to the oxidation potential of pyrrole in oxalic acid solution. The PPy coverage was obtained with 0.1 M oxalic acid + 0.2 M pyrrole. A passivity mechanism supported with current potential curves was proposed. The PPy deposition was also investigated according to pyrrole and oxalic acid concentrations by successive voltammetric scans.This article was submitted by the authors in English.From Elektrokhimiya, Vol. 41, No. 2, 2005, pp. 175–180.Original English Text Copyright © 2005 by Asan, Kabasakaloglu, Aksu.This revised version was published online in April 2005 with corrections to the article note and article title and cover date.     

Anomalous NMR behavior of meso compounds with remote stereogenic centers on addition of chiral shift reagent or chiral solvating agent

A problem has arisen in using chiral shift reagents (CSR) and chiral solvating agents (CSA) to determine meso and racemic forms of diastereoisomers in which the stereogenic centers of the molecules are separated by achiral spacers. It is found that NMR signals of both meso and racemic forms of diastereoisomers may exhibit doubling on addition of CSR/CSA, which means that unequivocal assignments cannot be made without characterizing the effects for separate meso and racemic forms; this is particularly important for additions of CSR/CSA at relatively low concentrations, which always result in the splitting of some NMR signals of diastereoisomers. The phenomenon is demonstrated in the (31)P NMR spectra of meso and racemic forms of three spermine-bridged gem-disubstituted cyclotriphosphazatrienes, 1a-c, and compared with analogous achiral molecules, the per-substituted spermine-bridged cyclotriphosphazatrienes 2a-d. As expected, only one set of (31)P NMR signals was observed for the achiral compounds 2a-d, even on addition of CSA. Two sets of (31)P NMR ABX multiplets corresponding to meso and racemic diastereoisomers were observed for compounds 1a-c; on addition of CSA, the signals of at least one of the multiplets for each compound separated into more than the expected groups of three lines with an intensity distribution of 2:1:1. To understand this phenomenon, the meso and racemic forms of 1a and 1b and the meso form of 1c have been separated and characterized by X-ray crystallography. On addition of CSA to the racemic forms of 1a and 1b, the (31)P NMR spectrum shows the expected doubling of signals, but, unexpectedly, the same is observed for each of the meso forms of 1a-c. Analogous results using both CSA and CSR have been obtained for the meso and racemic forms of the diastereoisomeric piperazine-bridged macrocyclic-phosphazene compound, 3, whereas no effect was observed for the two meso forms of the doubly bridged macrocyclic-phosphazene compound 4. The phenomenon of doubling of the (31)P NMR signals of the meso form of singly bridged cyclotriphosphazatrienes, 1a-c and 3, is explained by consideration of the equilibrium in solution of independent complexation of a chiral ligand with molecules that have two chiral cyclophosphazene moieties separated by an achiral spacer group. The results show that the stereogenicity of such diastereoisomeric molecules in solution cannot be characterized unequivocally by NMR measurements on addition of either CSR or CSA.     

Faber polynomial coefficient estimates for a comprehensive subclass of analytic bi-univalent functions

In this work, considering a general subclass of analytic bi-univalent functions, we determine estimates for the general Taylor–Maclaurin coefficients of the functions in this class. For this purpose, we use the Faber polynomial expansions. In certain cases, our estimates improve some of those existing coefficient bounds.     

Synthesis and Spectroscopic Studies of N,N’-dialkyl Derivatives of Antisymmetrical 2H,5H-Dihydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-1,4-diones

2,5-dihydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-1,4-dione derivatives (DPP) are chemically stable, fluorescent molecules, known as High Performance Pigments. Preparation of the soluble derivatives of DPPs provides great advantage in designing the optic sensor for new and existing applications and overcoming aggregation problems in solid matrices. For this purpose, the synthesis of antisymmetric DPPs and the formation of new organic dyes through N,N’-dialkylation and their spectroscopic studies have been carried out both in solutions and in solid phase.     

Heavy Metal Removal from Synthetic Solutions with Magnetic Beads Under Magnetic Field

The aim of this study is to prepare magnetic beads which can be used for the removal of heavy metal ions from synthetic solutions. Magnetic poly(ethylene glycol dimethacrylate‐vinyl imidazole) [m‐poly(EGDMA‐VIM)] beads were produced by suspension polymerization in the presence of magnetite Fe₃O₄ nano‐powder. The specific surface area of the m‐poly(EGDMA‐VIM) beads was found to be 63.1 m²/g with a size range of 150–200 µm in diameter and the swelling ratio was 85%. The average Fe₃O₄ content of the resulting m‐poly(EGDMA‐VIM) beads was 12.4%. The maximum binding capacities of the m‐poly(EGDMA‐VIM) beads were 32.4 mg/g for Cu²⁺, 45.8 mg/g for Zn²⁺, 84.2 mg/g for Cd²⁺and 134.5 mg/g for Pb²⁺. The affinity order on mass basis is Pb²⁺>Cd²⁺>Zn²⁺>Cu²⁺. Equilibrium data agreed well with the Langmuir model. pH significantly affected the binding capacity of the magnetic beads. Binding of heavy metal ions from synthetic wastewater was also studied. The binding capacities were 26.2 mg/g for Cu²⁺, 33.7 mg/g for Zn²⁺, 54.7 mg/g for Cd²⁺ and 108.4 mg/g for Pb²⁺. The magnetic beads could be regenerated up to about 97% by treating with 0.1 M HNO₃. These features make m‐poly(EGDMA‐VIM) beads a potential candidate for support of heavy metal removal under magnetic field.     

Synthesis of Dopamine,Rotigotin, Ladostigil,Rasagiline Analogues 2-Amino-4,5,6-trimethoxyindane, 1-Amino-5,6,7-trimethoxyindane,and Their Sulfamide Derivatives

Dopamine, rotigotin, ladostigil, and rasagiline analogues 2-amino-4,5,6-trimethoxyindane and 1-amino-5,6,7-trimethoxyindane were synthesized starting from 5,6,7-trimethoxyindan-1-one for the first time with 34% and 45% total yields. α-Carboxylation of indanone, reduction of ketone group with Et₃SiH, basic hydrolysis of ester, Curtius reaction of the acid, and addition of BnOH afforded the corresponding carbamate. Pd-C-catalyzed hydrogenolysis of carbamate and deprotonation of amine hydrochloride with NaOH gave the dopamine and rotigotin analogue 2-aminoindane. Reduction of 5,6,7-trimethoxyindan-1-one with NaBH₄ afforded the alcohol, which was then converted to the azide derivative via Mitsunobu reaction with diphenylphosphoryl azide; Pd-C catalyzed hydrogenation of the azide to the amine hydrochloride and then deprotonation of the amine hydrochloride with NaOH furnished the ladostigil and rasagiline analogue 1-aminoindane. These amines and BnOH were reacted with CSI to produce sulfamoyl carbamates, which were converted to sulfamides via Pd-C-catalyzed hydrogenolysis reaction with 20% and 25% total yields.     

Characterization and in vitro release kinetics of chitosan based biocomposites from Scotch Bonnets

The main aim of this study is to formulate the combination of the bioactive composite containing chitosan/β -tricalcium phosphate (CH/β-TCP) as potential drug delivery platforms for the sustained release of antibiotics. Herein the mode of amoxicillin (AMX) maintained in the β-TCP/chitosan composite was characterized using XRD, FT-IR to confirm the phase purity and functional groups. SEM was used to examine the size and shape of particles. The SEM images of the biocomposites after drug release confirmed that they are biodegradable. In vitro drug release experiments in PBS (pH 7.4) revealed a sustained release profile in a neutral medium. Drug release profiles were evaluated according to five different kinetic models including Zero Order, First Order, Higuchi, Hixon Crowel, and Korsmeyer-Peppas. The release profile was best expressed by the Korsmeyer Peppas model because the results showed high linearity. Overall, the positive effect of chitosan coating on the drug elution profile of β-TCP as carriers for the controlled delivery of antibiotics was regarded as biocompatible for the controlled drug delivery system.