9 research outputs found
Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Tetraalkylammonium Salts of the Weakly Coordinating Anion [Al(OTeF5)4]â
The weakly coordinating properties of the [Al(OTeF5)4]â anion were studied by the synthesis and characterization of its tetraalkylammonium salts [NAlk4][Al(OTeF5)4] [Alk4 = â(CH3)4, â(C2H5)4, â(C2H5)3CH3, â(C3H7)4, â(C4H9)4]. The oneâpot synthesis includes formation of the BrĂžnsted acid in 1,2âdifluorobenzene, H[Al(OTeF5)4](solv.), and its reaction with [NAlk4]Cl [Alk4 = â(CH3)4, â(C2H5)4, â(C2H5)3CH3, â(C3H7)4, â(C4H9)4] to the corresponding salts. Single crystals were obtained for [N(C4H9)4][Al(OTeF5)4] and characterized by Xâray diffraction analysis
Insights on the Lewis Superacid Al(OTeF5)3: Solvent Adducts, Characterization and Properties
Preparation and characterization of the dimeric Lewis superacid [Al(OTeF5)3]2 and various solvent adducts is presented. The latter range from thermally stable adducts to highly reactive, weakly bound species. DFT calculations on the ligand affinity of these Lewis acids were performed in order to rank their remaining Lewis acidity. An experimental proof of the Lewis acidity is provided by the reaction of solventâadducts of Al(OTeF5)3 with [PPh4][SbF6] and OPEt3, respectively. Furthermore, their reactivity towards chloride and pentafluoroorthotellurate salts as well as (CH3)3SiCl and (CH3)3SiF is shown. This includes the formation of the dianion [Al(OTeF5)5]2â
[P4H]+[Al(OTeF5)4]â: protonation of white phosphorus with the BrĂžnsted superacid H[Al(OTeF5)4](solv)
A sustainable transformation of white phosphorus (P4) into chemicals of higher value is one of the key aspects in modern phosphorus research. Even though the chemistry of P4 has been investigated for many decades, its chemical reactivity towards the simplest electrophile, the proton, is still virtually unknown. Based on quantum-chemical predictions, we report for the first time the successful protonation of P4 by the BrĂžnsted acid H[Al(OTeF5)4](solv). Our spectroscopic results are in agreement with acid-mediated activation of P4 under protonation of an edge of the P4-tetrahedron and formation of a three-center two-electron PâHâP bond. These investigations are of fundamental interest as they permit the activation of P4 with the simplest electrophile as a new prototype reaction for this molecule
UniversitÀtsbibliothek Kiel: Jahresbericht 2017
Der Jahresbericht informiert ĂŒber die wichtigsten AktivitĂ€ten der UniversitĂ€tsbibliothek Kiel und stellt ausgewĂ€hlte Daten, Zahlen und Fakten zur VerfĂŒgung. Er beschreibt unser vielfĂ€ltiges Spektrum an Services und Projekten
UniversitÀtsbibliothek Kiel: Jahresbericht 2018
Der Jahresbericht informiert ĂŒber die wichtigsten AktivitĂ€ten der UniversitĂ€tsbibliothek Kiel und stellt ausgewĂ€hlte Daten, Zahlen und Fakten zur VerfĂŒgung. Als wichtiger Eckpfeiler im Berichtswesen der Bibliothek beschreibt er unser vielfĂ€ltiges Spektrum an Services und Projekten
Insights on the Lewis Superacid Al(OTeF5)3: Solvent Adducts, Characterization and Properties
The improved preparation of the Lewis superacid Al(OTeF5)3 and several solvent adducts is presented. These range from thermally stable adducts to highly reactive, weakly bound species. DFT calculations on the ligand affinity of this Lewis acids were performed in order to rank their remaining Lewis acidity. An experimental proof of the Lewis acidity is provided by the reaction of Al(OTeF5)3 with [PPh4][SbF6] and OPPh3. Furthermore, reactivities towards chloride salts as well as CH3SiCl and CH3SiF are shown
Structural proof of a [CâFâC]+ fluoronium cation
Organic fluoronium ions can be described as positively charged molecules in which the most electronegative and least polarizable element fluorine engages in two partially covalent bonding interactions to two carbon centers. While recent solvolysis experiments and NMR spectroscopic studies on a metastable [CâFâC]+ fluoronium ion strongly support the divalent fluoronium structure over the alternative rapidly equilibrating classical carbocation, the model system has, to date, eluded crystallographic analysis to confirm this phenomenon in the solid state. Herein, we report the single crystal structure of a symmetrical [CâFâC]+ fluoronium cation. Besides its synthesis and crystallographic characterization as the [Sb2F11]â salt, vibrational spectra are discussed and a detailed analysis concerning the nature of the bonding situation in this fluoronium ion and its heavier halonium homologues is performed, which provides detailed insights on this molecular structure
Ultra-Deep Pyrosequencing of Partial Surface Protein Genes from Infectious Salmon Anaemia Virus (ISAV) Suggest Novel Mechanisms Involved in Transition to Virulence
Don't fear 'fear conditioning': Methodological considerations for the design and analysis of studies on human fear acquisition, extinction, and return of fear
The so-called 'replicability crisis' has sparked methodological discussions in many areas of science in general, and in psychology in particular. This has led to recent endeavours to promote the transparency, rigour, and ultimately, replicability of research. Originating from this zeitgeist, the challenge to discuss critical issues on terminology, design, methods, and analysis considerations in fear conditioning research is taken up by this work, which involved representatives from fourteen of the major human fear conditioning laboratories in Europe. This compendium is intended to provide a basis for the development of a common procedural and terminology framework for the field of human fear conditioning. Whenever possible, we give general recommendations. When this is not feasible, we provide evidence-based guidance for methodological decisions on study design, outcome measures, and analyses. Importantly, this work is also intended to raise awareness and initiate discussions on crucial questions with respect to data collection, processing, statistical analyses, the impact of subtle procedural changes, and data reporting specifically tailored to the research on fear conditioning