48 research outputs found
Synthesis and conformations of [2.n]metacyclophan-1-ene epoxides and their conversion to [n.1]metacyclophanes
A series of syn- and anti-[2.n]metacyclophan-1-enes have been prepared in good yields by McMurry cyclizations of 1,n-bis(5-tert-butyl-3-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl)alkanes. Significantly, acid catalyzed rearrangements of [2.n]metacyclophan-1-enes afforded [n.1]metacyclophanes in good yield. The ratios of the products are strongly regulated by the number of methylene bridges present. The percentages of the rearrangement products increase with increasing length of the carbon bridges. Characterization and the conformational studies of these products are described. Single crystal X-ray analysis revealed the adoption of syn- and anti-conformations. DFT calculations were carried out to estimate the energy-minimized structures of the synthesized metacyclophanes
Synthesis and conformational studies of chiral macrocyclic [1.1.1]metacyclophanes containing benzofuran rings
Macrocyclic [1.1.1]metacyclophanes (MCPs) containing benzene and benzofuran rings linked by methylene bridges and which can be viewed as calixarene analogues, have been synthesized by demethylation of [3.3.1]MCP-diones with trimethylsilyl iodide (TMSI) in MeCN. The [3.3.1]MCP-diones are synthesized by using (p-tolylsulfonyl)methyl isocyanide (TosMIC) as the cyclization reagent in N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) with an excess of sodium hydride. ÂčH NMR spectroscopy revealed that the remaining hydroxyl group on the phenyl ring is involved in intramolecular hydrogen bonding with the oxygen of one of the benzofuran rings. O-Methylation at the lower rim of monohydroxy[1.1.1]MCP in the presence of KâCOâ in acetone afforded a novel and inherently chiral calixarene analogue, namely the macrocyclic [1.1.1]MCP, possessing Câ symmetry. The inherent chirality of the two conformers was characterized by ÂčH NMR spectroscopy by addition of an excess of Pirkle's chiral shift reagent, which caused a splitting of the corresponding methylene protons to AB patterns. Single crystal X-ray analysis revealed the adoptation of a hemisphere-shaped cone isomer. DFT calculations were carried out to investigate the energy-minimized structures and the hydrogen bonds of the synthesized MCPs
Fluorescent turn-on sensors based on pyrene-containing Schiff base derivatives for Cu2+ recognition: spectroscopic and DFT computational studies
A new fluorescent chemosensor L1, pyrene containing long chain Schiff base derivative in 1-position has been synthesized. Similarly, the receptors L2 and L3 are also designed in order to compare the binding ability for detection of Cu2+. The receptors exhibit very weak fluorescence (Ί = 0.01) due to the photoinduced electron transfer (PET). Upon addition of 10 equiv. of Cu2+, the emission intensity of ligands L1 and L2 are increased 65-fold (Ί = 0.31) and 25-fold (Ί = 0.08) in CH3CN/CH2Cl2 solvents system respectively. NMR titration experiments, spectroscopic and DFT computational studies confirmed the binding phenomena and sensitivity of Cu2+
Synthesis, structures and conformational studies of 1,2-dimethyl[2.10]metacyclophane-1-enes
A series of 1,2-dimethyl[2.10]metacyclophan-1-enes (MCP-1-enes) containing different substituent groups has been synthesized to illustrate their conformational behavior. 4,22-dimethoxy-1,2-dimethyl[2.10]MCP-1-ene 3 was synthesized by a Grignard coupling reaction, Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions and McMurry coupling reaction from 1,10-dibromodecane. The formation of 4,22-dihydroxy-1,2-dimethyl[2.10]MCP-1-ene 4 was carried out by demethylation of compound 3 with boron tribromide at room temperature. The syn type conformation of 4 was characterized by X-ray diffraction and was found to form both intramolecular and intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the two hydroxyl groups. From this reaction an interesting compound [10]tetrahydrobenzofuranophane 5 was afforded on prolonging the reaction time. 5,21-diformyl-4,22-dihydroxy-1,2-dimethyl[2.10]MCP-1-ene 6 has been prepared from 4,22-dihydroxy-1,2-dimethyl[2.10]MCP-1-ene 4 by using the Duff method in the presence of hexamethylenetetramine. Structural analysis by 1HâNMR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction confirmed that both the solution and the crystalline state of compound 6 adopts an anti-conformation which forms an intramolecular hydrogen bond between the formyl group and the hydroxyl group, which is an interesting finding for long carbon chain MCP compounds
Synthesis and evaluation of a novel ionophore based on a thiacalix[4]arene derivative bearing imidazole units
O-Alkylation of the flexible thiacalix[4]arene 1 with 2-chloromethyl-1-methyl-1H-imidazole 2 in the presence of NaâCOâ or KâCOâ afforded mono-O-alkylation product 3 in 29â51% yield, along with recovery of the starting compound. In contrast, the same reaction in the presence of CsâCOâ gave only one pure stereoisomer, namely 1,3-alternate-4; other possible isomers were not observed. Alkali metal salts such as NaâCOâ and CsâCOâ can play an important role in the conformer distribution via a template effect. The conformations of the receptors, mono-O-alkylation product 3 and that of 1,3-alternate-4, have been confirmed by X-ray crystallography. Furthermore, the complexation properties of the receptor 1,3-alternate-4 toward selected alkali/transition metal cations are reported. The two-phase solvent extraction data indicated that 1,3-alternate-4 exhibited a stronger extraction efficiency for transition metals over alkali metals. The dichromate anion extraction ability of 1,3-alternate-4 showed that it could serve as an efficient extractor of HCrâOââ»/CrâOâÂČâ» anions at low pH
Pyrolysis of waste plastic fish bags (polyethylene and polypropylene) to useable fuel oil
The objective of this study is to determine the feasibility of pyrolysis of waste plastic fish feed bags to heating oil. Pyrolysis is a thermal treatment without oxygen and produces three products (gas, oil, and solid), the yields depend on the feedstock and operating conditions. The fish feed bags are polyethylene
(PE) or polypropylene (PP) and are typically contaminated with a small amount of residual fish feed. This
limits the treatment and disposal options. Thermal decomposition of the bags to their original oil base
could potentially produce a fuel for use in heating and possibly power for the plant. Unused and used
bags were pyrolyzed and compared to determine the impact of the fish feed on the oil and the residual
solids and gas evolved during the process. The temperature for the pyrolysis temperature is a function
of the feed material. For waste plastic the temperature can range between 400â550°C depending on
the type of plastic. In this work a series of pyrolysis experiments were performed where key factors that
would impact the oil quality produced, were varied including; temperature of pyrolysis 400â550°C)
type of bag (PE, PP, and mixtures of the two), mass of residual fish feed retained in bag (0-40% by mass
of feedstock) and gas residence time. Based on these experiments the optimum operating conditions were obtained. A temperature of 500°C produced the maximum wax/oil yields, 69-75wt% of feedstock with a solids (residue) between 6-7wt%, and gas between 23-25wt%, depending on the feedstock. The melting point of wax/oil samples varied between 53-62°C. The melting point of the wax/oil samples decreased slightly with increasing amounts of fish feed. The increase in wax/oil yield is likely a result that the FF pyrolysis products are predominantly lipids, this would both add to the overall oil content and possibly decrease the uncondensable gas content through co-pyrolysis. The heating values of the wax/oil samples varied from 42.8- 45.7 MJ/kg. The pure fish feed heating value was 25.47 MJ/kg. The heating values of all waxes are comparable to standard fuels, 44-46 MJ/kg petrol/gasoline, 43 MJ/kg for diesel, and from 43-44 MJ/kg for fuel oil. Although, the wax/oil samples are solid (wax) at temperatures below 50oC, heating to above 60oC produces a liquid oil with a high heating value. The gas produced in 2 the pyrolysis, largely methane and ethane, could be used as a fuel gas. Based on 100 metric tonnes of waste bags per year this translates to 2.8 MJ/yr from the oil and 1.38 MJ/yr from the gas
Synthesis, structures and LewisâAcidâInduced isomerization of 8âMethoxy[2.2]metaparacyclophanes and a DFT study
Methyl substituted 8âmethoxy[2.2]MPCPs 8âaâb were obtained via thiacyclophane and its oxidized products. Lewis acidâcatalyzed (AlCl3âMeNO2) reactions of 5âtertâbutylâ8âmethoxyâ12,13,15,16âtetramethyl[2.2]MPCP 8âb under various conditions led to transannular cyclization and isomerization reactions, affording the considerably lessâstrained 5âtertâbutylâ8âmethoxy[2.2]MPCP 9, 5âtertâbutylâ8âhydroxyâ14,16,17,18âtetramethyl[2.2]metacyclophane 10 and pyrene derivatives 11 and 12. However,on prolonging the reaction time to 3â
h for 8âb, the major product is 5âtertâbutylâ8âhydroxy[2.2]MPCP 10. These reactions are strongly affected by the size and properties of the Câ8 substitutents as well as the methyl substitutents on the paraâlinked benzene rings, which increase the strain in the molecules. The 1HâNMR spectra and Xâray crystallographic analysis of 8âb revealed that it adopts a synâconformation both in solution and in the solid state
Genetic variation among biofortified and late blight tolerant potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) (mini tuber) production in Bangladesh
Biofortified potato could contribute a major role in food security for millions of people. It could help to alleviate worldwide micronutrient malnutrition. An experiment was carried out during 2019-2020 growing season with 49 accessions following randomized complete block design with three replications in order to evaluate and classify agro-morphological traits in Breeder seed production centre (BSPC), Debiganj, Panchagarh. Eight quantitative characters i.e. germination percent, foliage coverage, stem number per hill, plant height, plant vigor, tuber number per plant, tuber weight per plant, yield per plant were measured. Principal components (PC) analysis showed three components explained 72.16 % of the total variation among traits. The first PC assigned 35.22 % and the second PC assigned 58.47 % of total variation between traits. The first PC was more related to yield per plant and weight of tuber. Forty-nine germplasm was placed on three cluster based on cluster analysis using a hierarchical classification (HCA). All accessions were discriminated and high morphological variation was observed. Thus, the outcomes of principal component analysis used in the study have revealed the high level of genetic variation and the traits contributing to the variation were identified. CIP403, CIP404, CIP405, CIP413 and CIP445 accessions identified as superior based on cluster relationship and PCA bi-plot
A hexahomotrioxacalix[3]arene-based ditopic receptor for alkylammonium ions controlled by Ag + ions 4
A receptor cone-1 based on a hexahomotrioxacalix[3]arene bearing three pyridyl groups 21 was successfully synthesized, which has a C3-symmetric conformation and is capable of binding 22 alkylammonium and metal ions simultaneously in a cooperative fashion. It can bind 23 alkylammonium ions through the -cavity formed by three aryl rings. This behaviour is consistent 24 with the cone-in/cone-out conformational rearrangement needed to reorganize the cavity for 25 endo-complexation. As a C3-symmetrical pyridyl-substituted calixarene, receptor cone-1 can also 26 bind a Ag + ion and the nitrogen atoms are turned towards the inside of the cavity and interact with 27 Ag +. After complexation of tris(2-pyridylamide) derivative receptor cone-1 with Ag + , the original 28 C3-symmetry was retained and higher complexation selectivity for n-BuNH3 + versus t-BuNH3 + was 29 observed. Thus, it is believed that this receptor will have a role to play in the sensing, detection, and 30 recognition of Ag + and n-BuNH3 + ions. 3
Studies on Lewis-Acid Induced Reactions of 8-Methoxy[2.2]metacyclophanes: A New Synthetic Route to Alkylated Pyrenes
Anti-8-methoxy[2.2]metacyclophanes (MCPs) 5 aâb were obtained via pyrolysis of the corresponding syn-thiatetraoxide cyclophanes 4 aâb. Coupling reactions of 4-tert-butyl-1-methoxy-2,6-bis(mercaptomethyl)benzenes 1 aâb and 1,5-bis(chloro-methyl)-2,4-dimethylbenzene 2 under high dilution conditions afforded only the syn-conformers of 9-methoxy-2,11-dithia[3.3]metacyclophanes 3 aâb, which with m-CPBA formed the corresponding syn-tetraoxides 4 aâb. Lewis acid (TICl4/AlCl3-MeNO2) or iodine-catalyzed reactions of 5 b under various conditions led to transannular cyclization to afford tetrahydropyrene 6 b and pyrene derivative 7 b and/or de-tert-butylated 6 a. Iodine-catalyzed reaction of 5 a afforded tetrahydropyrene 6 a. These findings suggest the potential for a new route to alkylated pyrenes via strained and alkylated metacyclophanes. Density functional theory (DFT) studies were carried out to investigate the conformational characteristics of 3â5