Improvement in the synthesis of metallophthalocyanines using microwave irradiation

A successful application of microwave irradiation, in which phthalocyanines were synthesized under solventless conditions from 1,2-phthalonitrile or phthalic anhydride and urea in the presence of metal templates is described. It was found that in comparison with conventional heating, the microwave process is a very useful alternative for cyclotetramerization processes because of reduction of the reaction time, better yield, and easy-to-perform procedure.     

Synthesis and properties of cobaltacarborane-functionalized Zn(II)-phthalocyanines

The syntheses of two new A₃B-type Zn(II)-phthalocyanines (Zn-Pcs) containing either one or two cobaltacarborane residues are reported, and the X-ray structure of a key phthalonitrile precursor is presented. The Zn-Pcs are highly soluble and exist as monomers in polar organic solvents.     

Synthesis of a novel naphthyl-based self-catalyzed phthalonitrile polymer

A novel naphthyl-based self-catalyzed phthalonitrile monomer was prepared via nucleophilic displacement reaction. The structure was characterized by Fourier infrared spectrum (FT-IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR). The polymerization mechanism was explored. Thermal properties were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), which demonstrated self-promoted behavior and excellent heat resistance.     

Synthesis and Electrochemistry of Soluble Phthalocyanine Complexes Containing Four Peripheral Dihexyl and Dihexylhexylmalonate Residues

Summary.  Tetrasubstituted phthalocyanines bearing four dihexylmalonate or dihexylhexylmalonate residues on the periphery (M[Pc(CH(COOC₆H₁₃)₂)₄] or M[Pc(C(COOC₆H₁₃)₂ C₆H₁₃)₄]; M = Pd(II), Cu(II), Co(II)) were synthesized from the anhydrous metal salts and the corresponding phthalonitriles. The complexes were only slightly soluble in polar solvents such as methanol and ethanol, but more soluble in less polar solvents such as benzene, toluene, and even hexane. The spectroscopic properties of the complexes were affected strongly by the electron withdrawing malonate units. Cyclic voltammetry on a platinum electrode in dichloromethane showed ligand-based one-electron transfers for Cu and Pd compounds, whereas the Co complex displayed metal-based or/and ligand-based one-electron transfers depending on the supporting electrolyte anion. The structures were confirmed by elemental analysis, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, IR, mass (EI and FAB), and UV/Vis spectroscopy. Received November 24, 2000. Accepted (revised) January 2, 2001     

Synthesis,Characterization and Thermal Properties of Imide-Containing Phthalonitrile Polymers

A series of novel imide-containing phthalonitrile polymers with flexible aryl ether units have been synthesized and characterized. Bisphenol monomers were synthesized by a multi-step synthesis involving a condensation reaction between aromatic aldehydes and 2,6-dimethyl phenol, respectively. The bisphenols obtained were reacted with 4-nitrophthalonitrile to form aryl ether linkage containing bisphthalonitriles. These products were hydrolyzed to tetra carboxylic acid, which were subsequently converted into corresponding dianhydrides. The obtained dianhydrides were reacted with synthesized 4-(4′-aminophenoxy) phthalonitrile by thermal imidization leading to the formation of imide-containing phthalonitrile monomers. The synthesized monomers were cured with 3.5 wt% of aromatic diamine, 4,4′-diaminodiphenylsulphone(DDS). The structure and properties of all compounds synthesized were confirmed by using elemental analysis, FT-IR, ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR, DSC, TGA and rheometric studies. The cure temperatures are found to be in the range of 283–302°C, the temperature of 5% and 10% weight loss from TGA are in the range of 433–492°C in N₂ and 424–478°C in air, char yield at 800°C is 40–51%.     

A novel metal-free and metallophthalocyanines containing four 19-membered dithiadiazadioxa macrocycles by microwave irradiation: Synthesis and characterization

The novel tetrasubstituted metal-free phthalocyanine (5) and metallophtalocyanines (6, 7 and 8) bearing four 19-membered dithiadiazadioxa macrocyclic moieties on peripheral positions have been synthesized by cyclotetramerization reaction of phthalonitrile derivative (4) in a multi-step reaction sequence. The new compounds were characterized by a combination of IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, UV-Vis, elemental analysis and MS spectral data.     

邻苯二甲腈基联苯酚醛树脂中空微球的制备与性能研究

以苯酚及4,4′-二氯甲基联苯为单体,盐酸作催化剂经Friedel-Crafts烷基化反应,合成了联苯酚醛(BN)树脂,并在此基础上通过BN树脂和4-硝基邻苯二甲腈发生亲核反应合成了邻苯二甲腈基联苯酚醛(PBN)树脂,采用高温发泡法制备了邻苯二甲腈基联苯树脂中空微球.利用红外吸收光谱(FTIR)、核磁氢谱(~1H-NMR)、凝胶渗透色谱(GPC)、热失重(TG)以及扫描电子显微镜(SEM)等对制备的PBN树脂以及PBN中空微球进行了结构与性能表征.研究结果表明,采用自固化和固化剂固化的PBN树脂中空微球均已完全固化,2种固化产物中都形成了异吲哚啉和酞菁环结构,固化剂固化产物中还有三嗪环结构的形成.PBN树脂的自固化产物和固化剂固化产物固化物在1000°C氩气氛围残炭率分别为67%和70%,在600°C空气氛围残炭率分别为70%和47%.PBN树脂中空微球粒径分布范围为350~800μm,数均粒径和体积平均粒径分别为562和583μm,单分散指数为1.04.     

Phthalonitrile Resins Derived from Vanillin: Synthesis,Curing Behavior,and Thermal Properties

Vanillin was used as sustainable source for phthalonitrile monomer synthesis, and allyl/propargyl ether moieties were introduced to improve the processability at the minimal cost of thermal properties. The synthesis route was optimized to minimize side-reactions and simplify post-processing, and the monomers were obtained in high purity and good yields. The curing behavior, mechanism, and processability of the monomers were studied, and the thermal properties of cured polymers were evaluated. Of the two monomers, the allyl ether-containing one exhibited a wide processing window of 185 °C, and was mainly cured into phthalocyanine and linear aliphatic structures through self-catalytic curing process. Also, the glass transition temperature was higher than 500 °C. In contrast, the propargyl ether-containing monomer could only be partially cured, and heat resistance was found to be compromised. Compared with traditional petroleum-based phthalonitrile resins, the biobased monomers could be cured without the addition of catalysts, and improvement in processability was achieved at no cost of thermal performances.     

Microwave-assisted synthesis and characterization of a new metal-free and metallophthalocyanines

Dinitrile monomer (3) was synthesized by nucleophilic aromatic substitution of 4-phenoxyphenol (1) with 4-nitrophthalonitrile (2). The metal-free phthalocyanine (4) was prepared by the reaction of dinitrile monomer (3) with DMAE. Ni(II), Co(II), and Zn(II) metallophthalocyanines were prepared by the reaction of 3 with chlorides of Ni(II), Co(II), and Zn(II) in DMAE. The new compounds were characterized by IR, ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR, UV-Vis, elemental analysis, and MS specral data.     

The Synthesis of New Phthalocyanines Substituted with 12-Membered Diazadioxa Macrocycles

Summary.  A macrocyclic diazadioxa dibromo compound was synthesized by ring closure of 1,2-bis-(2-iodoethoxy)-4,5-dibromo-benzene and 1,4-bis-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-ethylenediamine. Its phthalonitrile derivative was obtained by cyano substitution. This diazadioxa macrocyclic dibromo derivative was directly converted into the copper(II) phthalocyanine by reaction with CuCN in tetramethyl urea. Conversion of this phthalonitrile derivative into the metal-free phthalocyanine was accomplished by refluxing with DBU. The zinc(II) phthalocyanine was prepared by reaction of the dinitrile derivative with Zn(OAc)₂ in quinoline. The lutetium bis-(phthalocyaninate) complex was obtained by treating the dinitrile derivative with anhydrous lutetium acetate and DBU in 1-hexanol. The new compounds were characterized by elemental analyses and IR, ¹H NMR, mass, UV/Vis, and ESR spectra. Received May 8, 2001. Accepted (revised) June 25, 2001