Structural and Energetic Properties of Weak Noncovalent Interactions in Two Closely Related 3,6-Disubstituted-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole Derivatives: In Vitro Cyclooxygenase Activity, Crystallography, and Computational Investigations

Two 3,6-disubstituted-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole derivatives, namely, 3-(adamantan-1-yl)-6-(2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole 1 and 6-(2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-3-phenyl-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole 2, were prepared, and the detailed analysis of the weak intermolecular interactions responsible for the supramolecular self-assembly was performed using X-ray diffraction and theoretical tools. Analyses of Hirshfeld surface and 2D fingerprint plot demonstrated the effect of adamant-1-yl/phenyl moieties on intermolecular interactions in solid-state structures. The effect of these substituents on H···H/Cl/N contacts was more specific. The CLP-PIXEL and density functional theory methods provide information on the energetics of molecular dimers observed in these compounds. The crystal structure of compound 1 stabilizes with a variety of weak intermolecular interactions, including C–H···N, C–H···π, and C–H···Cl hydrogen bonds, a directional C–S···π chalcogen bond, and unconventional short F···C/N contacts. The crystal structure of compound 2 is stabilized by π-stacking interactions, C–H···N, C–H···π, and C–H···Cl hydrogen bonds, and highly directional attractive σ–hole interactions such as the C–Cl···N halogen bond and the C–S···N chalcogen bond. In addition, S(lp)···C(π) and short N···N contacts play a supportive role in the stabilization of certain molecular dimers. The final supramolecular architectures resulting from the combination of different intermolecular interactions are observed in both the crystal packing. The molecular electrostatic potential map reveals complementary electrostatic potentials of the interacting atoms. The quantum theory of atoms in molecules approach was used to delineate the nature and strength of different intermolecular interactions present in different dimers of compounds 1 and 2. The in vitro experiments suggest that both compounds showed selectivity against COX-2 targets rather than COX-1. Molecular docking analysis showed the binding pose of the compounds at the active sites of COX-1/2 enzymes

Weak noncovalent interactions in two positional isomers of acrylonitrile derivatives: inputs from PIXEL energy, Hirshfeld surface and QTAIM analyses

A single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was performed on two positional isomers (m-tolyl and p-tolyl) of acrylonitrile derivatives, namely, (Z)-3-(4-(pyridin-2-yl) phenyl)-2-(m-tolyl) acrylonitrile (1) and (Z)-3-(4-(pyridin-2-yl)phenyl)-2-(p-tolyl) acrylonitrile (2). Compound 1 crystallized in the monoclinic P21/n space group with two crystallographically independent molecules. Compound 2 also possesses two crystallographically independent molecules and crystallized in the triclinic P-1 space group. The Hirshfeld surface analysis revealed that, in both isomers, intermolecular H⋅⋅⋅H/C/N contacts contribute significantly to the crystal packing. More than 40% of the contribution arises from intermolecular C–H⋅⋅⋅C(π) contacts. In both compounds, the relative contribution of these contacts is comparable, indicating that the positional isomeric effects are marginal. The structures in which these isomers are arranged in the solid state are very similar, and the lattice energies are also comparable between the isomers. The Coulomb-London-Pauli-PIXEL (CLP-PIXEL) energy analysis identified the energetically significant dimers. The strength of the intra- and intermolecular interactions was evaluated using the quantum theory of atoms in molecules approach. The UV-Vis absorbance in three different solvents (chloroform, ethanol, and ethyl acetate) for isomers 1 and 2 are very similar. This result is in good agreement with the time-dependent density-functional theory (TD-DFT) calculations

X-ray Structures and Computational Studies of Two Bioactive 2-(Adamantane-1-carbonyl)-N-substituted Hydrazine-1-carbothioamides

Two biologically active adamantane-linked hydrazine-1-carbothioamide derivatives, namely 2-(adamantane-1-carbonyl)-N-(tert-butyl)hydrazine-1-carbothioamide) 1 and 2-(adamantane-1-carbonyl)-N-cyclohexylhydrazine-1-carbothioamide 2, have been synthesized. X-ray analysis was conducted to study the effect of the t-butyl and cyclohexyl moieties on the intermolecular interactions and conformation of the molecules in the solid state. X-ray analysis reveals that compound 1 exhibits folded conformation, whereas compound 2 adopts extended conformation. The Hirshfeld surface analysis indicates that the contributions of the major intercontacts involved in the stabilization of the crystal structures do not change much as a result of the t-butyl and cyclohexyl moieties. However, the presence and absence of these contacts is revealed by the 2D-fingerprint plots. The CLP–Pixel method was used to identify the energetically significant molecular dimers. These dimers are stabilized by different types of intermolecular interactions such as N–H···S, N–H···O, C–H···S, C–H···O, H–H bonding and C–H···π interactions. The strength of these interactions was quantified by using the QTAIM approach. The results suggest that N–H···O interaction is found to be stronger among other interactions. The in vitro assay suggests that both compounds 1 and 2 exhibit urease inhibition potential, and these compounds also display moderate antiproliferative activities. Molecular docking analysis shows the key interaction between urease enzyme and title compounds. Keywords: adamantane; hydrazine-1-carbothioamide; Hirshfeld surface; CLP–Pixel; QTAIM; molecular docking; urease inhibition; antiproliferative agents; H-H bondin

Colloidal, morphological, thermal, rheological, and film properties of waterborne hyperbranched alkyd¿acrylic resins

Waterborne hyperbranched alkyd–acrylic resins (HAAR) are interesting materials that provide excellent properties yet require only low levels of solvent in formulations using them. However, they have been scarcely studied. Therefore, the goal of this work was to prepare and evaluate various properties of HAAR. These materials were obtained by miniemulsion polymerization from a hyperbranched alkyd resin (HAR), methyl methacrylate (MMA), butyl acrylate (BA), and acrylic acid (AA). The proportions of HAR:acrylic monomers were as follow: 50:50 (HAAR1), 40:60 (HAAR2), 30:70 (HAAR3), and 20:80 (HAAR4). The particle size increased with the content of HAR, but the colloidal stability, critical deformation, zeta potential, thermal stability, and hardness followed an opposite behavior. The order of colloidal stability of the HAAR miniemulsions was HAAR4 > HAAR3 > HAAR2 > HAAR1. The particle morphology of the HAAR was mainly core–shell, but acrylic and alkyd particles were also observed. In addition, all HAAR initially exhibited a reduction in complex viscosity (η*) with the increase in angular frequency. The thermal stability of the HAR was lower than that of the HAAR. The HAAR showed better resistance against a 0.10 M sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution than HAR

Carbazole-Based Hyperbranched Polyester Polyol: Structural, Rheological, Thermal and Optical Properties

The present study sought to obtain a hyperbranched polyester polyol derivative with fluorescent properties. Initially, a 4-((4-(9H-carbazol-9-yl)benzyl)oxy)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid (CAV) was synthesized and esterified with a hyperbranched polyester polyol obtained from fourth generation (HBP) to synthesize carbazole-based hyperbranched polyester polyols (HBPCAV). The proportions employed of CAV were 5, 10, 15, and 20 wt% relative to that of HBP. The grafted CAV percentage (PgCAV) increased with the CAV content. The conversion percentages (CP) of the reactions for obtaining HBPCAV were higher than 95% and the hydroxyl values (OHV) were lower than that of HBP. The modification percentage (MP) of the HBP was between 9.33 and 27.38%. Using proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) and infrared (IR) analyses was evidenced the formation of CAV and HBPCAV. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) analysis showed that HBPCAV exhibited aggregations. The number average molar mass (Mn), viscosity (η), and glass transition temperature (Tg) values of the HBPCAV samples were higher than those of the HBP, and also increased with the PgCAV values. The rheological behaviors of the HBP and HBPCAV samples were mainly Newtonian and shear-thinning, respectively. All HBPCAV exhibited electroluminescent properties

Resinas alquídicas altamente ramificadas obtenidas sin compuestos orgánicos volátiles.

Background: Hyperbranched alkyd resins have usually been obtained from hyperbranched polyester polyols (HBP) of second, third and fourth generations. Objectives: In this work the influence of the proportion of TOFA on the structural, thermal, and rheological and films properties of hyperbranched alkyd resins (NRA) were evaluated. Methodology: In order to obtain the NRA, the respective amount of HBP of fifth generation (HBP1G), tall oil fatty acids (TOFA) and p-toluenesulphonic acid (0.1wt%), were taken to the reactor. The temperature was kept at 200 °C. The system was kept under mechanical stirring (200 rpm) and the conversion of the reaction was evaluated by measurement of acid value (VA). The molar ratios of HBP:TOFA were as follows; 1:3 (NRA1), 1:4 (NRA2), 1:5 (NRA3) y 1:6 (NRA4). Results: VA of the NRA was lower than that of TOFA, the hydroxyl value (VOH) was minor compared to that of HBP1G. This is an indication that the esterification reaction between TOFA and HBP1G was carried out. The reaction conversion for obtaining the conversion to NRA was higher than 90 %. By nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis, the signals of the methylene protons joined to OH groups of the HBP1G were evidenced and decreased in their intensity in the NRA1, due to the reaction between HBP1G and TOFA. The hydrodynamic dimensions of the NRA1, NRA2 and NRA3 were nanometrics. Conclusions: The NRA presented the lowest viscosity. Furthermore all NRA, exhibited OH groups and double bonds, which allow that these materials be employed for obtaining hybrid materials and also as crosslinking agents. The NRA showed good film properties.Antecedentes: (foram obtidas) As resinas alquídicas altamente ramificadas foram usualmente obtidas (construção inglesa) de poliésteres poliol altamente ramificados (HBP) de segunda, terceira e quarta geração. Objetivo: Neste estudo foi avaliada a influência da proporção de TOFA nas propriedades estruturais, térmicas, reológicas e de filmes de resinas alquídicas altamente ramificadas (ARN). Metodologia: Para obter a ARN, as quantidades respectivas de uma primeira gera�o de HBP (HBP1G), �idos gordos de tall oil (TOFA) e �ido p-toluenossulf�ico (0,1%) foram levadas para o reactor. A temperatura foi mantida a 200 ° C. O sistema foi mantido sob agitação mecânica (200 rpm) e a conversão da reação foi avaliada por medidas do valor ácido (VA). As proporções molares de HBP1G: TOFA foram as seguintes: 1: 3 (NRA1), 1: 4 (NRA2), 1: 5 (NRA3) e 1: 6 (NRA4). Resultados: VA ARN TOFA foi menor do que o valor de hidroxilo (OHV) foi menor do que HBP1G.Esto indica que realizada a reaco de esterificao entre o TOFA e HBP1G. A conversão da reação para obter a ARN foi maior que 90%. Por análise de ressonância magnética nuclear (RMN), evidenciou-se o sinal dos prótons de metileno ligados aos grupos OH de HBP1Gy e sua intensidade diminuiu em NRA1, devido à reação entre HBP1G e TOFA. As dimensões hidrodinâmicas do NRA1, NRA2 e NRA3 foram nanométricas. As propriedades do filme eram boas. Conclusão: A NRA apresentou baixa viscosidade. Além disso, todos exibiram grupos OH e ligações duplas, o que permite que estes materiais sejam utilizados para obter materiais híbridos e como agentes de reticulação. As NRAs mostraram boas propriedades de filme Antecedentes: Las resinas alquídicas altamente ramificadas,usualmente han sido obtenidas a partir de poliésteres polioles altamente ramificados (HBP) de segunda, tercera y cuarta generación. Objetivo: En este estudio se evaluó la influencia de la proporción de TOFA en las propiedades estructurales, térmicas, reológicas y de película de unas resinas alquídicas altamente ramificadas (NRA). Metodología: Para obtener las NRA, las respectivas cantidades de un HBP de primera generación (HBP1G), ácidos grasos de tall oil (TOFA) y de ácido p-toluensulfónico (0.1 %), fueron llevadas al reactor. La temperatura fue mantenida a 200°C. El sistema se mantuvo bajo agitación mecánica (200 rpm) y la conversión de la reacción fue evaluada por mediciones de valor ácido (VA). Las relaciones molares de HBP1G: TOFA, fueron las siguientes: 1:3 (NRA1), 1:4 (NRA2), 1:5 (NRA3) y 1:6 (NRA4). Resultados: El VA de las NRA fue inferior al de TOFA, el valor hidroxilo (VOH) fue inferior al del HBP1G. Esto indica que se llevó a cabo la reacción de esterificación entre TOFA y el HBP1G. La conversión de la reacción para obtener las NRA fue superior al 90 %. Por análisis de resonancia magnética nuclear (RMN) fue evidenciada la señal de los protones metilenos unidos a grupos OH del HBP1G y disminuyó su intensidad en la NRA1, debido a la reacción entre el HBP1G y TOFA. Las dimensiones hidrodinámicas de las NRA1, NRA2 y NRA3 fueron nanométricas. Las propiedades de película fueron buenas. Conclusión: Las NRA presentaron baja viscosidad. Además, todas exhibieron grupos OH y dobles enlaces, los cuales permite que estos materiales sean empleados para obtener materiales híbridos y como agentes entrecruzantes. Las NRA presentaron buenas propiedades de película

Compatibilization of LDPE/PA6 by Using a LDPE Functionalized with a Maleinized Hyperbranched Polyester Polyol

Low density polyethylene (LDPE)/polyamide6 (PA) blends can lead to a synergy between the properties of these materials. These blends are employed mainly in the packing industry, especially in food factories. The problem of this system is that it is inmiscible, hence requires to be compatibilized. The aim of this study is to compatibilize blends of LDPE/PA6 using a LDPE modified with a maleinized hyperbranched polyol polyester (LDPE-g-MHBP) as a compatibilizing agent. Therefore blends of LDPE (50 wt%)/PA (50 wt%) were prepared by using proportions of 5 (Blend5), 10 (Blend10), 15 (Blend15) and 20 (Blend20) wt% of the LDPE-g-MHBP of the total mix. On the other hand, to determine the efficiency of the LDPE-g-MHBP as a compatibilizing agent, a Blend0 (blends of LDPE (50 wt%)/PA (50 wt%) without LDPE-g-MHBP) was used as the control sample. By infrared (IR) analysis was evidenced the interactions between PA and LDPE-g-MHBP. By differential scanning calorimetry analysis (DSC) was observed that the LDPE-g-MHBP increased the crystallinity of the LDPE phase, but the behavior was opposite to PA. The thermal stability and the viscosity of the blends obtained with LDPE-g-MHBP were higher than those of the Blend0. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed that the LDPE-g-MHBP ostensibly improved the miscibility of the LDPE/PA blends

A combined crystallographic and theoretical investigation of noncovalent interactions in 1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-thione-<i>N</i>-Mannich derivatives: <i>in vitro</i> bioactivity and molecular docking

Qualitative and quantitative analyses of hydrogen, halogen and unconventional noncovalent interactions in two 3-arylaminomethyl N-Mannich bases are described in addition to antibacterial and anticancer properties. Two 1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-thione-N-Mannich derivatives, specifically 5-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(2-trifluoromethylphenylamino)methyl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2(3H)-thione (1) and 5-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(2,5-difluorophenylamino)methyl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2(3H)-thione (2), were synthesized and then characterized by elemental analysis and NMR (1H and 13C) spectroscopy and the single crystal X-ray diffraction method. The formed weak intermolecular interactions in the solid-state structures of these derivatives were thoroughly investigated utilizing a variety of theoretical tools such as Hirshfeld surface analysis and quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM). Furthermore, the CLP-PIXEL and density functional theory calculations were used to study the energetics of molecular dimers. Numerous weak intermolecular interactions such as C-H⋯S/Cl/F/π interactions, a directional C-Cl⋯Cl halogen bond, π-stacking, type C-F⋯F-C contact and a short F⋯O interaction, help to stabilize the crystal structure of 1. Crystal structure 2 also stabilizes with several weak intermolecular contacts, including N-H⋯S, C-H⋯N//Cl/F interactions, a highly directional C1-Cl1⋯C(π) halogen bond and C(π)⋯C(π) interaction. In vitro antimicrobial potency of compounds 1 and 2 was assessed against various Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains and the pathogenic yeast-like Candida albicans. Both compounds showed marked activity against all tested Gram-positive bacteria and weak activity against Escherichia coli and lacked inhibitory activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In addition, compounds 1 and 2 displayed good in vitro anti-proliferative activity against hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG-2) and mammary gland breast cancer (MCF-7) cancer cell lines. Molecular docking studies revealed the binding modes of title compounds at the active sites of prospective therapeutic targets

Color properties and non-covalent interactions in hydrated (Z)-4-(1-cyano-2-(2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-vinyl)pyridin-1-ium chloride salt: Insights from experimental and theoretical studies

The optical charge-transfer (CT) property and the crystal structure of (Z)-4-(1-cyano-2-(2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)vinyl)pyridin-1-ium chloride monohydrate salt (I), which belongs to an acrylonitrile family, was studied. The title salt, I, was characterized using different spectroscopy techniques and a single-crystal X-ray diffraction study combined with quantum chemical computations. The results showed that the color properties of I are determined by the CT, changes in bandgap, optical absorption, and various non-covalent interactions. The HOMO-LUMO energy gaps are 5.41 eV and 5.23 eV for the precursor and salt, respectively. It was demonstrated that π-π stacking interactions lead to the formation of intercalated dimers and donor-acceptor interactions assisted by hydrogen bonds; the dimers and interactions are different between the precursor and the salt. The cation moiety is mainly stabilized by N(1)+-H···Cl, and the anion is predominantly stabilized by strong O(1W)– H⋯ Cl− bonds as well as the hydrogen bonds with the MeO group O(2W)–H⋯O(1) and O(2W)–H⋯O(1W). The charge transfer between cation and anion moieties in the structure is established through NBO analysis