scholarly journals Efficient Bulky Organo-Zinc Scorpionates for the Stereoselective Production of Poly(rac-lactide)s

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 2356
Author(s):  
Marta Navarro ◽  
Andrés Garcés ◽  
Luis F. Sánchez-Barba ◽  
Felipe de la Cruz-Martínez ◽  
Juan Fernández-Baeza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ring Opening ◽  
Zinc Complex ◽  
Monomer Concentration ◽  
Kinetic Studies ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Direct Reaction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Mild Conditions ◽  
Sterically Demanding ◽  
Good Agreement

The direct reaction of the highly sterically demanding acetamidinate-based NNN′-scorpionate protioligand Hphbptamd [Hphbptamd = N,N′-di-p-tolylbis(3,5-di-tertbutylpyrazole-1-yl)acetamidine] with one equiv. of ZnMe2 proceeds in high yield to the mononuclear alkyl zinc complex [ZnMe(κ3-phbptamd)] (1). Alternatively, the treatment of the corresponding lithium precursor [Li(phbptamd)(THF)] with ZnCl2 yielded the halide complex [ZnCl(κ3-phbptamd)] (2). The X-ray crystal structure of 1 confirmed unambiguously a mononuclear entity in these complexes, with the zinc centre arranged with a pseudotetrahedral environment and the scorpionate ligand in a κ3-coordination mode. Interestingly, the inexpensive, low-toxic and easily prepared complexes 1 and 2 resulted in highly efficient catalysts for the ring-opening polymerisation of lactides, a sustainable bio-resourced process industrially demanded. Thus, complex 1 behaved as a single-component robust initiator for the living and immortal ROP of rac-lactide under very mild conditions after a few hours, reaching a TOF value up to 5520 h−1 under bulk conditions. Preliminary kinetic studies revealed apparent zero-order dependence on monomer concentration in the absence of a cocatalyst. The PLA materials produced exhibited narrow dispersity values, good agreement between the experimental Mn values and monomer/benzyl alcohol ratios, as well as enhanced levels of heteroselectivity, reaching Ps values up to 0.74.

The synthesis and polymerization behaviour of silicon-bridged [1]- and [2]ferrocenophanes with sterically demanding trimethylsilyl substituents attached to the cyclopentadienyl rings

1995 ◽  
Vol 73 (11) ◽  
pp. 2069-2078 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy J. Peckham ◽  
Daniel A. Foucher ◽  
Alan J. Lough ◽  
Ian Manners
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
Monoclinic Space Group ◽  
Organometallic Polymers ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cyclopentadienyl Ligands ◽  
Sterically Demanding ◽  
High Molecular Weight Poly

The silicon-bridged [1]ferrocenophane Fe(η-C5H3SiMe3)2(SiMe2) (5) was synthesized via the reaction of Li2[Fe(η-C5H3SiMe3)2]•tmeda (tmeda = tetramethylethylenediamine) with Me2SiCl2 in hexanes. The disilane-bridged [2]ferrocenophane Fe(η-C5H3SiMe3)2(Si2Me4) (7) was prepared using a similar route from the disilane ClMe2SiSiMe2Cl. Despite the presence of sterically demanding SiMe3 substituents on the cyclopentadienyl rings, compound 5 was found to undergo thermal ring-opening polymerization at 170 °C to produce very soluble, high molecular weight poly(ferrocenylsilane) 6 with Mw = 1.4 × 105, Mn = 8.4 × 104. However, the [2]ferrocenophane 7 was found to be resistant to thermal ring-opening polymerization even at 350 °C and decomposed above 380 °C. A single-crystal X-ray diffraction study of 7 revealed that the steric interactions between the bulky SiMe3 groups are relieved by a significant twisting of the disilane bridge with respect to the plane defined by the centroids of the cyclopentadienyl ligands and the metal atom. The angle between the planes of the cyclopentadienyl rings in 7 was found to be 5.4(6)°, slightly greater than that in the non-silylated analogue Fe(η-C5H4)2(Si2Me4) (4a) (4.19(2)°), and dramatically less than the corresponding tilt angle of the strained, polymerizable, silicon-bridged [1]ferrocenophane Fe(η-C5H4)2(SiMe2) (1) (20.8(5)°). The length of the Si—Si bond in 7 (2.342(3) Å) was found to be close to the sum of the covalent radii (2.34 Å). Crystals of 7 are monoclinic, space group C2/c, with a = 23.689(3) Å, b = 11.174(1) Å, c = 31.027(3) Å, β = 109.16(1)°, V = 7758(2) Å3, and Z = 12. Keywords: ring-opening polymerization, ferrocenophane, organometallic polymers.

scholarly journals Syntheses, Solid-state Structures and Catalytic Activity of Zinc Carboxylate Complexes in Lactide Polymerization

2014 ◽  
Vol 69 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 1365-1374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Scheiper ◽  
Christoph Wölper ◽  
Dieter Bläser ◽  
Joachim Roll ◽  
Stephan Schulz
Keyword(s):  
Ring Opening ◽  
Zinc Complex ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Polymerization Catalysts ◽  
Co Catalyst ◽  
Carboxylate Complexes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Carboxylate Groups ◽  
Solid State Structures ◽  
Lactide Polymerization

Abstract Three dinuclear zinc carboxylate complexes [L1-3Zn(μ,η2-O2CPh)]2 (1, 2, 4) containing either the bidentate N,N′-chelating β-diketiminate ligand RNC(Me)C(H)C(Me)NR (R = 2,6-iPr2-C6H3, L1, complex 1), the tridentate O,N,N-chelating ligand OC(Me)C(H)C(Me)NCH2CH2NMe2 (L2, complex 2) or the bis-N,N′-chelating bis-β-diketiminate ligand RNC(Me)C(H)C(Me)NNC(Me)- C(H)C(Me)NR (R = 2,6-iPr2-C6H3, L3, complex 4) were synthesized and characterized including single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Reaction of the neutral bis-β-diketimine (L3(H)2) with two equivalents of ZnMe2 leads to the expected heteroleptic dinuclear zinc complex L3(ZnMe)2 3 in 93% yield. Further reaction with benzoic acid PhCO2H leads to complex 4. Complex 2 forms a rather strong carboxylate-bridged dimer, whereas the carboxylate groups in complexes 1 and 4 act as asymmetrical bridges between both Zn atoms, pointing to the formation of a weakly bonded dimer. The zinc atoms in 1 and 4 are tetrahedrally coordinated, whereas in 2 the coordination number is increased to five due to the coordination of the pendant donor arm. The ring opening polymerization (ROP) of rac-lactide was investigated with the zinc complexes 1-4 and diazabicycloundec-7-ene (DBU) as a co-catalyst. Complexes 2 and 3 are active polymerization catalysts, which in the presence of DBU converted 200 equiv. of rac-lactide into polylactide within 10 min at ambient temperature. The analysis of the crude polymer showed that the lactide polymerization with catalyst 2 occurs via a slightly modified activated-monomer mechanism.

scholarly journals Attempted Synthesis and Unexpected β-Fragmentation of a Hindered β-Keto Nitroxide

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (10) ◽  
pp. 1106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Edwards ◽  
Peter C. Healy ◽  
W. Ken Busfield ◽  
Ezio Rizzardo ◽  
San H. Thang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Sodium Tungstate ◽  
Crystallographic Analysis ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Fragmentation Mechanism ◽  
Pentanoic Acid ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ring Opening Reaction

The attempted synthesis of a β-keto imidazolidinone nitroxide by oxidation of the β-hydroxy imidazolidinone precursor with hydrogen peroxide and sodium tungstate led to an unexpected ring-opening reaction to produce 1,4-diazaspiro[4.5]dec-1-en-3-oxo-2-pentanoic acid 1-oxide (13) in high yield. The structure of 13 was confirmed by X-ray crystallographic analysis. A β-fragmentation mechanism is suggested for the oxidative ring-opening reaction.

Thiophene ring-opening reactions IV. Facile generation of novel ethyl 4-hydroxy-6-thioxonicotinate─1,3,4- thiadiazoline hybrids

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed M. Abadleh ◽  
Ahmad H. Abdullah ◽  
Jalal A. Zahra ◽  
Salim S. Sabri ◽  
Firas F. Awwadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystal ◽  
Spectral Data ◽  
1H Nmr ◽  
13C Nmr ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Thiophene Ring ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Mild Conditions ◽  
Ring Opening Reactions

: A set of triethylammonium 4-oxo-6-pyridinethiolate–1,3,4-thiadiazoline hybrids (3a-e) were prepared via the reaction of ethyl 2-chloro-6-cyclopropyl-3- nitro-4-oxothieno[2,3-b]pyridine- 5-carboxylate (2) with the appropriate thiobenzoyl- hydrazide (1a-e) in acetonitrile and triethylamine. These hybrids were readily converted, under neutral mild conditions, into the corresponding 4-hydroxy-6-thioxopyridine –thiadiazoline hybrids (5a-e). The structures of the latter set are supported by HRMS, 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectral data and further confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies. Alkylation of these hybrids in the presence of triethylamine occurred exclusively at the 6-thioxosulfur, yielding the respective 6-sulfanyl derivatives (6a-c).

Preparation and Structures of Group 12 and 14 Element Halide–Carbene Complexes

2013 ◽  
Vol 66 (10) ◽  
pp. 1235 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Ibrahim Al-Rafia ◽  
Paul A. Lummis ◽  
Anindya K. Swarnakar ◽  
Kelsey C. Deutsch ◽  
Michael J. Ferguson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Complex ◽  
Major Product ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Direct Reaction ◽  
Group 14 ◽  
Imidazolium Salt ◽  
Group 12 ◽  
Group 14 Elements ◽  
Zinc Cadmium ◽  
Heavy Group

The synthesis of a series of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes involving zinc, cadmium, and the heavy Group 14 elements germanium, tin, and lead is reported. The direct reaction between the bulky carbene IPr (IPr = (HCNDipp)2C:, Dipp = 2,6-iPr2C6H3) and the Group 14 halide reagents GeCl4 and SnCl4 afforded the 1 : 1 complexes IPr·ECl4 (E = Ge and Sn) in high yield; similarly, ZnI2 interacted with IPr in THF to give the THF-bound complex IPr·ZnI2·THF. CdCl2 underwent divergent chemistry with IPr and the major product isolated was the imidazolium salt [IPrH][IPr·CdCl3], which could be converted into IPr·CdCl2·THF upon treatment with Tl[OTf]. In addition, the stable PbII amide adduct, IPr·PbBr(NHDipp), was prepared. Each of the new carbene–element halide adducts was treated with the hydride sources Li[BH4] and Li[HBEt3] in order to potentially access new element hydride adducts and/or clusters. In most instances scission of the element–carbene bonds transpired, except in the case of IPr·ZnI2·THF, which reacted with two equivalents of Li[BH4] to yield the thermally stable bis(borohydride) zinc complex IPr·Zn(BH4)2.

scholarly journals Original Macromolecular Architectures Based on poly(ε-caprolactone) and poly(ε-thiocaprolactone) Grafted onto Chitosan Backbone

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 3799 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cüneyt Ünlü ◽  
Eric Pollet ◽  
Luc Avérous
Keyword(s):  
Ring Opening ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
Hexamethylene Diisocyanate ◽  
Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽  
High Yield ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Grafting Onto

Polyester and/or polythioester grafted chitosan copolymers were synthesized. For that, poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), poly(ε-thiocaprolactone) (PTCL), and their copolymers were first synthesized by ring opening polymerization. Copolymers with caprolactone:thiocaprolactone (CL:TCL) molar ratios of 2:1, 1:1, 1:2 were synthesized. All of the synthesized macromolecular architectures were characterized using different spectral (Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR), X-Ray diffraction (XRD)) and thermal (Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)) methods. Grafting was then performed according two distinct routes: (i) using a blend of both homopolymers (PCL and PTCL) or (ii) using pre-synthesized copolymers with controlled CL:TCL ratios. Hexamethylene diisocyanate was used as a grafting/coupling agent through urethane bonds with high yield. Grafting preferentially occurred at sulfur sites. The results indicated that PTCL is more reactive and favorable than PCL for grafting onto chitosan. With the homopolymers blend grafting route, the corresponding materials mostly had a higher PTCL portion than expected. To obtain polyester grafted chitosan with a determined CL:TCL ratio, the copolymer grafting route would yield better results.

scholarly journals Direct catalytic asymmetric synthesis of α-chiral bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanes

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie L. J. Wong ◽  
Alistair J. Sterling ◽  
James J. Mousseau ◽  
Fernanda Duarte ◽  
Edward A. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Asymmetric Synthesis ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Chemical Space ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Chiral Molecules ◽  
Mild Conditions ◽  
Catalytic Asymmetric Synthesis ◽  
Pharmacokinetic Profiles ◽  
Reaction Proceeds

AbstractBicyclo[1.1.1]pentanes (BCPs) are important motifs in contemporary drug design as linear spacer units that improve pharmacokinetic profiles. The synthesis of BCPs featuring adjacent stereocenters is highly challenging, but desirable due to the fundamental importance of 3D chemical space in medicinal chemistry. Current methods to access these high-value chiral molecules typically involve transformations of pre-formed BCPs, and can display limitations in substrate scope. Here we describe an approach to synthesize α-chiral BCPs involving the direct, asymmetric addition of simple aldehydes to [1.1.1]propellane, the predominant BCP precursor. This is achieved by combining a photocatalyst and an organocatalyst to generate a chiral α-iminyl radical cation intermediate, which installs a stereocenter simultaneously with ring-opening of [1.1.1]propellane. The reaction proceeds under mild conditions, displays broad scope, and provides an array of α-chiral BCPs in high yield and enantioselectivity. We also present a theoretical model for stereoinduction in this mode of photoredox organocatalysis.

scholarly journals Efficient Production of Poly(Cyclohexene Carbonate) via ROCOP of Cyclohexene Oxide and CO2 Mediated by NNO-Scorpionate Zinc Complexes

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 2148
Author(s):  
Sonia Sobrino ◽  
Marta Navarro ◽  
Juan Fernández-Baeza ◽  
Luis F. Sánchez-Barba ◽  
Agustín Lara-Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ring Opening ◽  
Zinc Complexes ◽  
Efficient Production ◽  
Cyclohexene Oxide ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Co Catalyst ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Mild Conditions ◽  
High Yields ◽  
Very High

New mono- and dinuclear chiral alkoxide/thioalkoxide NNO-scorpinate zinc complexes were easily synthesized in very high yields, and characterized by spectroscopic methods. X-ray diffraction analysis unambiguously confirmed the different nuclearity of the new complexes as well as the variety of coordination modes of the scorpionate ligands. Scorpionate zinc complexes 2, 4 and 6 were assessed as catalysts for polycarbonate production from epoxide and carbon dioxide with no need for a co-catalyst or activator under mild conditions. Interestingly, at 70 °C, 10 bar of CO2 pressure and 1 mol % of loading, the dinuclear thioaryloxide [Zn(bpzaepe)2{Zn(SAr)2}] (4) behaves as an efficient and selective one-component initiator for the synthesis of poly(cyclohexene carbonate) via ring-opening copolymerization of cyclohexene oxide (CHO) and CO2, affording polycarbonate materials with narrow dispersity values.

Atomic Layer Deposition of LiF and Lithium Ion Conducting (AlF3)(LiF)x Alloys Using Trimethylaluminum, Lithium Hexamethyldisilazide and Hydrogen Fluoride

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Younghee Lee ◽  
Daniela M. Piper ◽  
Andrew S. Cavanagh ◽  
Matthias J. Young ◽  
Se-Hee Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Atomic Layer ◽  
Mass Gain ◽  
Alloy Film ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Layer Deposition ◽  
Ion Conducting ◽  
Good Agreement

<div>Atomic layer deposition (ALD) of LiF and lithium ion conducting (AlF<sub>3</sub>)(LiF)<sub>x</sub> alloys was developed using trimethylaluminum, lithium hexamethyldisilazide (LiHMDS) and hydrogen fluoride derived from HF-pyridine solution. ALD of LiF was studied using in situ quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) and in situ quadrupole mass spectrometer (QMS) at reaction temperatures between 125°C and 250°C. A mass gain per cycle of 12 ng/(cm<sup>2</sup> cycle) was obtained from QCM measurements at 150°C and decreased at higher temperatures. QMS detected FSi(CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub> as a reaction byproduct instead of HMDS at 150°C. LiF ALD showed self-limiting behavior. Ex situ measurements using X-ray reflectivity (XRR) and spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE) showed a growth rate of 0.5-0.6 Å/cycle, in good agreement with the in situ QCM measurements.</div><div>ALD of lithium ion conducting (AlF3)(LiF)x alloys was also demonstrated using in situ QCM and in situ QMS at reaction temperatures at 150°C A mass gain per sequence of 22 ng/(cm<sup>2</sup> cycle) was obtained from QCM measurements at 150°C. Ex situ measurements using XRR and SE showed a linear growth rate of 0.9 Å/sequence, in good agreement with the in situ QCM measurements. Stoichiometry between AlF<sub>3</sub> and LiF by QCM experiment was calculated to 1:2.8. XPS showed LiF film consist of lithium and fluorine. XPS also showed (AlF<sub>3</sub>)(LiF)x alloy consists of aluminum, lithium and fluorine. Carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen impurities were both below the detection limit of XPS. Grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXRD) observed that LiF and (AlF<sub>3</sub>)(LiF)<sub>x</sub> alloy film have crystalline structures. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and ionic chromatography revealed atomic ratio of Li:F=1:1.1 and Al:Li:F=1:2.7: 5.4 for (AlF<sub>3</sub>)(LiF)<sub>x</sub> alloy film. These atomic ratios were consistent with the calculation from QCM experiments. Finally, lithium ion conductivity (AlF<sub>3</sub>)(LiF)<sub>x</sub> alloy film was measured as σ = 7.5 × 10<sup>-6</sup> S/cm.</div>

An unusual reaction of a bridged triterpenoid α-diketone with acetic anhydride

1991 ◽  
Vol 56 (12) ◽  
pp. 2917-2935 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Klinotová ◽  
Václav Křeček ◽  
Jiří Klinot ◽  
Miloš Buděšínský ◽  
Jaroslav Podlaha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Nmr Spectroscopy ◽  
Acetic Anhydride ◽  
Spectral Methods ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Mild Conditions ◽  
Condensation Products ◽  
Unsaturated Lactones ◽  
C Nmr

3β-Acetoxy-21,22-dioxo-18α,19βH-ursan-28,20β-olide (IIIa) reacts with acetic anhydride in pyridine under very mild conditions affording β-lactone IVa and γ-lactones Va and VIIa as condensation products. On reaction with pyridine, lactones Va and VIIa undergo elimination of acetic acid to give unsaturated lactones VIIIa and IXa, respectively. Similarly, the condensation of 20β,28-epoxy-21,22-dioxo-18α,19βH-ursan-3β-yl acetate (IIIb) with acetic anhydride leads to β-lactone IVb and γ-lactone Vb; the latter on heating with pyridine affords unsaturated lactone VIIIb and 21-methylene-22-ketone Xb. The structure of the obtained compounds was derived using spectral methods, particularly 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy; structure of lactone IVa was confirmed by X-ray diffraction.

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