Spectroscopy of Naphthalene Diimides and Their Anion Radicals

2004 ◽  
Vol 57 (10) ◽  
pp. 1011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Goja Andric ◽  
John F. Boas ◽  
Alan M. Bond ◽  
Gary D. Fallon ◽  
Kenneth P. Ghiggino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Mirror Image ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Side Chains ◽  
Epr Spectrum ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Naphthalene Diimide ◽  
Electron Reduction ◽  
Naphthalene Diimides

Naphthalene diimides 1–4 having different N,N-disubstitution undergo single electron reduction processes either chemically or electrochemically to yield the corresponding radical anion in high yield. This study concentrates on 1, bearing pentyl side chains connected through the diimide nitrogens, and compares the results obtained against those bearing isopropyl, propargyl, and phenylalanyl side chains. Compound 1 exhibits mirror image absorption and fluorescence in the near-UV region in CH2Cl2 and dimethylformamide that is typical of monomeric N,N-dialkyl-substituted naphthalene diimides. In toluene, excimer-like emission is observed, which suggests ground-state complexes involving 1 are formed. X-Ray crystallography has been used to characterize 1 in the solid state. Cyclic voltammetry enables the reversible potentials for [NDI]0/– and [NDI]−/2– type processes to be measured. Bulk one-electron reduction of 1–4 is characterized by dramatic changes in the absorption and emission spectra. Additionally, highly structured EPR (electron paramagnetic resonance) signals from dimethylformamide solutions of the radical anions of 1–3 have been obtained and are consistent with coupling between the unpaired electron and the naphthalene diimide nitrogens and hydrogens and the NCH hydrogens of the appropriate side chains. The overall structure of the EPR spectrum is substituent-dependent. These changes in spectroscopic output upon an electronic input may be described as a simple ‘on/off’ switching mechanism with which to apply a ‘bottom-up’ approach to molecular device manufacture.

scholarly journals Capturing a Tetratomic Nitrogen Ring cyclo-N4 inside an Aza[ 82 ]fullerene

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanyuan Wang ◽  
Ziqi Hu ◽  
Wangqiang Shen ◽  
Tonghui Zhou ◽  
Shinobu Aoyagi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Arc Discharge ◽  
Fullerene Cage ◽  
Epr Spectrum ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Covalently Bonded ◽  
Electron Paramagnetic ◽  
Nitrogen Ring ◽  
Chemical Peculiarity ◽  
Radical Character

Abstract Synthesis of polymeric nitrogen compounds is a formidable task due to the proneness of nitrogen to the formation of N ≡ N triple bond, one of the strongest chemical bonds known. Here, we report an arc-discharge approach to successfully stabilize the elusive four-membered nitrogen ring (cyclo-N4) in an unprecedented endohedral metallofullerene Dy2N4@C81N (Dy-I). Its molecular structure has been unambiguously determined by X-ray crystallography to show a covalently bonded cyclo-N4 plane bridging two dysprosium ions inside an aza[82]fullerene cage, highlighting the stabilization of cyclo-N4 as a concurrent result of fullerene encapsulation and metal coordination. Our computational results further reveal a six-center-one-electron (6c-1e) bond delocalized over the inverse-sandwich Dy-N4-Dy cluster. This chemical peculiarity stems from the diffuse radical character of the highly anionic cyclo-N43− ligand, which is confirmed by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectrum of Y2N4@C81N (Y-I).

Controlling intermolecular redox-doping of naphthalene diimides

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (15) ◽  
pp. 4466-4474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon B. Schmidt ◽  
Till Biskup ◽  
Xuechen Jiao ◽  
Christopher R. McNeill ◽  
Michael Sommer
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Amine ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Side Chains ◽  
Naphthalene Diimide ◽  
Naphthalene Diimides ◽  
Derivatives Of

Naphthalene diimide (NDI) with tertiary amine side chains is used to n-dope NDI derivatives of varying energy levels.

Mono- and Dinuclear Copper(II) and Iron(II) Complexes of a Tetradentate Bispidine-diacetate Ligand

2009 ◽  
Vol 62 (10) ◽  
pp. 1238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Comba ◽  
Lena Daumann ◽  
Julie Lefebvre ◽  
Gerald Linti ◽  
Bodo Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Variable Temperature ◽  
Quadrupole Doublet ◽  
Axial Position ◽  
Water Ligand ◽  
Epr Spectrum ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Pyramidal Geometry ◽  
Carboxylic Groups ◽  
Concentrated Solution

The synthesis of a new tetradentate bispidine ligand (LH2 = 2,2′-(1,5-dimethyl-3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-3,7-diyl)diacetic acid), containing two tertiary amine and two carboxylic groups, is reported along with the preparation and characterization of the corresponding Cu(ii) and Fe(iii) complexes. The mononuclear [LCu(OH2)]·4H2O (1) complex contains a five-coordinate Cu(ii) centre, which adopt a square pyramidal geometry with the four donor atoms of the ligand (N2O2) occupying the equatorial plane and a water molecule occupying the axial position. An axial electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) signature is observed for 1 (gx = 2.054, gy = 2.050, gz = 2.234; Ax = 18 × 10–4 cm–1, Ay = 20 × 10–4 cm–1, Az = 188 × 10–4 cm–1) in frozen methanolic solution (0.1 mM). Dimerization of 1 in concentrated solution (10 mM) was observed by EPR spectroscopy (g∥ = 2.24, g⊥ = 2.07, A∥ = 195 × 10–4 cm–1, and A⊥ = 12 × 10–4 cm–1 for each Cu centre). The structure of the dimeric species [LCu(OH2)]2 (1b) was determined by a combination of molecular mechanics with the simulation of the EPR spectrum (MM-EPR). The dimer has each Cu(ii) centre coordinated by the two amines and one carboxylate of one ligand (L), while the other carboxylate bridges to the second Cu(ii) centre; each coordination sphere is completed by an axial water ligand, with the Cu···Cu distance 5.5 Å (relative orientation from EPR simulation: α = 60°, β = 0°, γ = 25°). The aqueous reaction between the tetradentate ligand (L) and Fe(ii) leads to the formation of an oxo-bridged diiron(iii) complex, [LFe-(μ-O)-FeL] (2), with a Fe–O–Fe angle of 180° (dFe···Fe = 3.516 Å), as revealed by X-ray crystallography. The Mössbauer spectrum of 2 consists of one quadrupole doublet with an isomer shift (δ) of 0.37 mm s–1 and a quadrupole splitting (ΔEQ) of 0.73 mm s–1, which is consistent with S = 5/2 Fe(iii) centres. Variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility measurements show the presence of intramolecular antiferromagnetic interactions between the two Fe(iii) centres, with an exchange coupling constant J of –91(3) cm–1 (H = –2JS1·S2).

scholarly journals Selective Binding and Redox-Activity on Parallel G-Quadruplexes by Pegylated Naphthalene Diimide-Copper Complexes

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (16) ◽  
pp. 5025
Author(s):  
Valentina Pirota ◽  
Enrico Lunghi ◽  
Alessandra Benassi ◽  
Emmanuele Crespan ◽  
Mauro Freccero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Copper Complexes ◽  
Binding Constants ◽  
Redox Activity ◽  
Side Chains ◽  
Naphthalene Diimide ◽  
Copper Coordination ◽  
Target Binding ◽  
Antiviral Targets ◽  
Naphthalene Diimides ◽  
New Compounds

G-quadruplexes (G4s) are higher-order supramolecular structures, biologically important in the regulation of many key processes. Among all, the recent discoveries relating to RNA-G4s, including their potential involvement as antiviral targets against COVID-19, have triggered the ever-increasing need to develop selective molecules able to interact with parallel G4s. Naphthalene diimides (NDIs) are widely exploited as G4 ligands, being able to induce and strongly stabilize these structures. Sometimes, a reversible NDI-G4 interaction is also associated with an irreversible one, due to the cleavage and/or modification of G4s by functional-NDIs. This is the case of NDI-Cu-DETA, a copper(II) complex able to cleave G4s in the closest proximity to the target binding site. Herein, we present two original Cu(II)-NDI complexes, inspired by NDI-Cu-DETA, differently functionalized with 2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanol side-chains, to selectively drive redox-catalyzed activity towards parallel G4s. The selective interaction toward parallel G4 topology, controlled by the presence of 2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanol side chains, was already firmly demonstrated by us using core-extended NDIs. In the present study, the presence of protonable moieties and the copper(II) cavity, increases the binding affinity and specificity of these two NDIs for a telomeric RNA-G4. Once defined the copper coordination relationship and binding constants by competition titrations, ability in G4 stabilization, and ROS-induced cleavage were analyzed. The propensity in the stabilization of parallel topology was highlighted for both of the new compounds HP2Cu and PE2Cu. The results obtained are particularly promising, paving the way for the development of new selective functional ligands for binding and destructuring parallel G4s.

Radiation Effects on Hollandite Ceramics developed for Radioactive Cesium Immobilization

2003 ◽  
Vol 792 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Aubin ◽  
D. Caurant ◽  
D. Gourier ◽  
N. Baffier ◽  
S. Esnouf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Effects ◽  
Liquid Waste ◽  
Fission Products ◽  
Radioactive Cesium ◽  
Radioactive Liquid Waste ◽  
Epr Spectrum ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
Γ Radiation ◽  
The Stability ◽  
High Level

ABSTRACTProgress on separating the long-lived fission products from the high level radioactive liquid waste (HLW) has led to the development of specific host matrices, notably for the immobilization of cesium. Hollandite (nominally BaAl2Ti6O16), one of the main phases constituting Synroc, receives renewed interest as specific Cs-host wasteform. The radioactive cesium isotopes consist of short-lived Cs and Cs of high activities and Cs with long lifetime, all decaying according to Cs+→Ba2++e- (β) + γ. Therefore, Cs-host forms must be both heat and (β,γ)-radiation resistant. The purpose of this study is to estimate the stability of single phase hollandite under external β and γ radiation, simulating the decay of Cs. A hollandite ceramic of simple composition (Ba1.16Al2.32Ti5.68O16) was essentially irradiated by 1 and 2.5 MeV electrons with different fluences to simulate the β particles emitted by cesium. The generation of point defects was then followed by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR). All these electron irradiations generated defects of the same nature (oxygen centers and Ti3+ ions) but in different proportions varying with electron energy and fluence. The annealing of irradiated samples lead to the disappearance of the latter defects but gave rise to two other types of defects (aggregates of light elements and titanyl ions). It is necessary to heat at relatively high temperature (T=800°C) to recover an EPR spectrum similar to that of the pristine material. The stability of hollandite phase under radioactive cesium irradiation during the waste storage is discussed.

scholarly journals Core-Substituted Naphthalene-diimides (cNDI) and Related Derivatives: Versatile Scaffold for Supramolecular Assembly and Functional Materials

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anurag Mukherjee ◽  
Suhrit Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Photophysical Properties ◽  
Supramolecular Assembly ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Molecular Engineering ◽  
Organic Optoelectronics ◽  
Naphthalene Diimide ◽  
Naphthalene Diimides ◽  
Derivatives Of

Naphthalene-diimide (NDI) derived building blocks have been explored extensively for supramolecular assembly as they exhibit attractive photophysical properties, suitable for applications in organic optoelectronics. Core-substituted derivatives of the NDI chromophore (cNDI) differ significantly from the parent NDI dye in terms of optical and redox properties. Adequate molecular engineering opportunities and substitution-dependent tunable optoelectronic properties make cNDI derivatives highly promising candidates for supramolecular assembly and functional material. This short review discusses recent development in the area of functional supramolecular assemblies based on cNDIs and related molecules.

The Pyrolytic Rearrangement of 1-Alkynoyl-3-methylpyrazoles: Synthesis of Pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-5-ols and Related Compounds

1994 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 991 ◽  
Author(s):  
RFC Brown ◽  
FW Eastwood ◽  
GD Fallon ◽  
SC Lee ◽  
RP Mcgeary
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Chain ◽  
Ring Structure ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Methyl Group ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Flash Vacuum Pyrolysis ◽  
Vacuum Pyrolysis ◽  
Fused Ring ◽  
Related Compounds

Flash vacuum pyrolysis of 1-(alkyn-2′-oyl)-3-methylpyrazoles at 650°/0.03 mm forms pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-5-ols, often in high yield, which may bear substituents at C2, C3 or C7. In the absence of a 3-methyl group in the precursor, N-ethynylpyrazoles are formed in low yield. The formation of both types of product is interpreted as involving 3-(N-pyrazolyl)propadienones formed by N1 → N2 migration of the N-alkynoyl group with inversion of the three-carbon chain. The fused-ring structure of 2-methylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-5-ol (25) was established by X-ray crystallography of the O-benzoyl derivative (27).

scholarly journals Absorption and Emission Spectra for C60 Anions

1994 ◽  
Vol 14 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 155-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatsuhisa Kato
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Spectrum ◽  
Absorption Band ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Mirror Image ◽  
Ir Absorption ◽  
Near Ir ◽  
Laser Experiments ◽  
Ir Bands

Absorption spectra are detected for C60− and C602− produced electrolytically in solution at room temperature. Theoretical analysis of the spectrum of C60− by CNDO/S calculations gives an interpretation of the characteristic near-IR bands, the weak visible bands, and the strong bands in the UV region. The emission spectrum of C60− is a mirror image of the near-IR absorption band, and the detection of the emission reconfirms our original assignment of the absorption spectrum. The nature of the spectrum of C602− is characterized by a similar orbital picture to that of C60−. Further laser experiments of significance are proposed.

Crystal and molecular structure of trans-[RhCl(CO)(PtBu2Ph)2]

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 (12) ◽  
pp. 1029-1032
Author(s):  
Peter Mayer ◽  
Hans-Christian Böttcher
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Structure ◽  
Ir Spectroscopy ◽  
Crystal And Molecular Structure ◽  
Title Complex ◽  
High Yield ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Carbonyl Ligands ◽  
Pale Yellow ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Type Complex

AbstractTreatment of THF solutions containing the rhodium(II) complex trans-[RhCl2(PtBu2Ph)2] (1) with [Fe2(CO)9] in the same solvent resulted in the formation of the Vaska-type complex trans-[RhCl(CO)(PtBu2Ph)2] (2) in high yield. The title complex 2 was obtained as pale yellow crystals, characterized by NMR and IR spectroscopy, as well as by microanalyses. Additionally, the molecular structure of 2 has been established by X-ray crystallography. As often reported for similar constituted compounds, the chlorido and carbonyl ligands in crystals of 2 are strongly disordered.

scholarly journals An Isolable Mononuclear Palladium(I) Amido Complex

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
jian Liu ◽  
Melissa Bollmeyer ◽  
Yujeong Kim ◽  
Dengmengfei Xiao ◽  
Samantha N. Macmillan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Study ◽  
Bond Cleavage ◽  
Primary Amines ◽  
Dispersion Force ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Pauli Repulsion ◽  
Catalyzed Reactions ◽  
Electron Paramagnetic

Mononuclear Pd(I) species are putative intermediates in Pd-catalyzed reactions, but our knowledge about them is limited due to difficulties in accessing them. Herein, we report the isolation of a Pd(I) amido complex, [(BINAP)Pd(NHArTrip )] (BINAP = 2,2′- bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthalene, ArTrip = 2,6-bis(2’,4’,6’-triisopropylphenyl)phenyl), from the reaction of (BINAP)PdCl2 with LiNHArTrip. This Pd(I) amido species has been characterized by X-ray crystallography, electron paramagnetic resonance, and multi-edge Pd Xray absorption spectroscopy. Theoretical study revealed that, while the 3-electron-2-center π interaction between Pd and N in the Pd(I) complex imposes severe Pauli repulsion in its Pd–N bond, pronounced attractive inter-ligand dispersion force aids its stabilization. In accord with its electronic features, reactions of homolytic Pd–N bond cleavage and deprotonation of primary amines are observed on the Pd(I) amido complex.

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