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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Brian A. Chalmers, D. M. Upulani K. Somisara, Brian A. Surgenor, Kasun S. Athukorala Arachchige, J. Derek Woollins, Michael Buehl, Alexandra M. Z. Slawin, Petr Kilian
Summary: A series of phosphorus-arsenic peri-substituted acenaphthene species were isolated and characterized, revealing their interactions and properties in solid state. The study provided insights into the mechanism of these species and their thermal stability through experimental and computational methods.
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Chemistry, Organic
Axel Sabourin, Jeremy Dufour, Jean-Pierre Vors, David Bernier, Jean-Luc Montchamp
Summary: Various approaches for the preparation of phosphorus-substituted 5- and 6-membered benzophostams are discussed in the text, including carbodiimide-promoted cyclization and copper-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. The methods for synthesizing P-ethoxy-substituted 5-membered benzophostams are compared in the study.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chen Wang, Heyao Zhang, Yao Wang, Jie Wu, Kent O. Kirlikovali, Peng Li, Yaming Zhou, Omar K. Farha
Summary: A general and efficient strategy is reported for the synthesis of inverse opal metal-organic frameworks (IO MOFs) with tunable macro-, meso-, and micro-pores. These materials demonstrate improved adsorption and hydrolysis performance for organophosphorus aggregates.
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Chemistry, Organic
Wei-Jun Wang, Meng-Yue Wang, Wen-Hua Xu, Bao-Yin Zhao, Hong-Xia Zhang, Ya-Ru Gao, Shi-Huan Guo, Yong-Qiang Wang
Summary: We have developed a direct Z-selective synthesis of 1,2-cis-dibromoalkenes from alkynes using Ag-CH3SO3H as the co-catalyst. Mechanistic studies revealed that the reaction proceeded through the formation of a silver allene cation intermediate, followed by sequential bromine free radical addition and substitution. This discovery has the potential to open up a new frontier in silver catalysis and allene chemistry. Additionally, we have also disclosed an efficient PPh3-promoted E-selective synthesis of 1,2-trans-dibromoalkenes from alkynes. Both protocols utilized N-bromosuccinimide as the sole brominating reagent, making the reactions milder and easier to handle.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jan M. Rall, Max Lapersonne, Marcel Schorpp, Ingo Krossing
Summary: This article reports the synthesis and characterization of nickelocenium cations. Diamagnetic [NiCp2]2+ represents the first example of an unsubstituted parent metallocene dication. The salts were generated and characterized using various experimental methods.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dylan E. Holst, Diana J. Wang, Min Ji Kim, Ilia A. Guzei, Zachary K. Wickens
Summary: In summary, this study introduces a new synthetic strategy for electrochemically transforming unactivated alkenes into N-alkyl aziridines, expanding the scope of accessible products compared to existing methods.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tanguy Jousselin-Oba, Masashi Mamada, Karen Wright, Jerome Marrot, Chihaya Adachi, Abderrahim Yassar, Michel Frigoli
Summary: The synthesis and optoelectronic properties of TIPS-peri-pentacenopentacene (TIPS-PPP) were reported, showing high stability and mobility for use in organic field-effect transistors and near-infrared organic light-emitting diodes. The unique structure of TIPS-PPP with a 2D brickwall motif in crystals leads to enhanced performance in devices.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiaxi Xu
Summary: 1,2-Oxaphosphinane and 1,2-oxaphosphinine 2-oxides and their benzo derivatives, delta-phosphonolactones and delta-phosphinolactones, also known as delta-phostones and delta-phostines, are important heterocyclic compounds with crucial core structures in biologically active compounds and organic materials. Various synthetic methods, including cyclization strategies and cycloadditions, have been developed for the synthesis of these compounds. This review provides an overview of the strategies and further development in the synthesis of 1,2-oxaphosphinane and 1,2-oxaphosphinine 2-oxide derivatives.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingyu Jeong, Jiyeon Oh, Yongjoon Cho, Byongkyu Lee, Seonghun Jeong, Sang Myeon Lee, So-Huei Kang, Changduk Yang
Summary: A novel fused-ring tricyclic heterocycle, triisopropylsilyl-substituted benzo[1,2-b:4,5-c ']dithiophene-4,8-dione (iBDD-Si), was synthesized and incorporated into copolymer series via Stille polymerization. The resulting organic solar cells based on these copolymers achieved high power conversion efficiency, showcasing the potential of iBDD-Si as a promising backbone for high-performance conjugated materials.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shinichiro Fuse, Sena Kanda, Hisashi Masui
Summary: Valuable indole derivatives were synthesized via the sequential 1,2-addition/nucleophilic substitution of indolyl-3-carbaldehydes. Microflow technology was used to suppress undesired reactions caused by unstable intermediates, leading to higher yields and reproducibility. The study provides a rapid and efficient method for the synthesis of structurally diverse indole derivatives.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2023)
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Chemistry, Organic
Daisuke Furusho, Naoki Shida, Ryoyu Hifumi, Ikuyoshi Tomita, Shinsuke Inagi
Summary: In this study, the optoelectronic properties of distyrylbenzene derivatives with substituents on the vinylene moieties were investigated. The obtained compounds were characterized using UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, and their crystal structures were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction and Hirshfeld surface analysis to understand the intermolecular contacts.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Juan Camilo Arango-Daza, Carles Lluna-Galan, Luis Izquierdo-Aranda, Jose R. Cabrero-Antonino, Rosa Adam
Summary: A heterogeneous catalytic system for the acceptorless dehydrogenative condensation between N,N'-disubstituted ureas and 1,2-diols to produce imidazolones was developed. The designed palladium nanoaggregates on an alumina matrix showed good activity and selectivity, with wide applicability and moderate to good yields. Mechanistic studies and characterization were performed, revealing the key factors for the catalyst's activity. Furthermore, a Pd-Zn cooperation effect was described, and bimetallic materials were also designed and characterized properly.
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Chemistry, Organic
Raju Jannapu Reddy, Arram Haritha Kumari, Nunavath Sharadha, Gamidi Rama Krishna
Summary: This study explores the asymmetric sulfuration reaction of (E)-beta-iodovinyl sulfones with thiols in different solvent environments, and develops a fast assembly method for saturated/unsaturated dithioalkenes and thiosulfonylalkenes. The method is simple, high-yielding, and has a wide substrate adaptability and functional group tolerance.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Organic
Ruan Carlos B. Ribeiro, Patricia G. Ferreira, Amanda de A. Borges, Luana da S. M. Forezi, Fernando de Carvalho da Silva, Vitor F. Ferreira
Summary: Naphthoquinones play a crucial role in organic synthesis and have led to the development of numerous compounds tested against microorganisms and pharmacological targets. Among them, the series of compounds derived from 1,2-naphthoquinone-4-sulfonic acid salts (beta-NQS) stands out. Apart from their use in organic synthesis, they serve as excellent derivatization reagents for spectrophotometric determination of drugs containing primary and secondary amino groups.
BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Organic
Yulei Zhao, Yuhang Fan, Xiaohan Meng, Xin Kang, Zhongyin Ji, Shina Yan, Laijin Tian
Summary: We report a novel electrochemical intramolecular [3 + 2] cyclization reaction that can be conducted without an oxidant and catalyst under constant current conditions. The reaction is user-friendly and provides good to excellent yields of indeno[1,2-c]pyrrole derivatives. Additionally, preliminary substituent-controlled selective transformation can be achieved under electrocatalysis alone, allowing for the direct preparation of indeno[1,2-c]pyrrole (R4 ≠ H) or indanone derivatives (R4 = H) without the need for a base and heating process.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
M. Carla Aragoni, Enrico Podda, Veronica Caria, Silvia A. . Carta, M. Francesca Cherchi, Vito Lippolis, Simone Murgia, Germano Orru, Gabriele Pippia, Alessandra Scano, Alexandra M. Z. Slawin, J. Derek Woollins, Anna Pintus, Massimiliano Arca
Summary: A series of new complexes were synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic, electrochemical, and diffractometric techniques. The complexes showed promising antibacterial and antibiofilm properties against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
R. Alan Aitken, Lynn A. A. Power, Alexandra M. Z. Slawin
Summary: (2S,5S)-5-Phenyl-2-t-butyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-one, derived from mandelic acid, can undergo Michael addition reactions with butenolide and 4-methoxy-beta-nitrostyrene, with the absolute configuration of the products confirmed by X-ray diffraction. Thermal fragmentation of the dioxolanone in these reactions results in the formation of phenyl ketone and chiral epoxy ketone, demonstrating its role as a chiral benzoyl anion equivalent and chiral ketene equivalent, respectively. Additionally, the Diels-Alder cycloaddition chemistry of (2S)-5-methylene-2-t-butyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-one, derived from lactic acid, has been studied, and the X-ray structures of four adducts have been determined, providing insights into the mechanism of dioxolanone fragmentation.
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Chemistry, Physical
John M. Halford-McGuff, Alexandra M. Z. Slawin, Allan J. B. Watson
Summary: This article presents a predictive model for the reactivity and turnover of the Rh-catalyzed [2 + 2 + 2] cycloaddition of diynes and alkynes. Contrary to the proposed electronic model, this model suggests that the reaction is predominantly driven by steric effects, and turnover is proportional to alkyne steric parameters. The model allows for the prediction of catalyst loading, turnover, and reaction yield based on the assessment of the alkyne's steric parameter.
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Chemistry, Organic
Zachary H. Davis, Cameron L. Carpenter-Warren, Laurence J. Taylor, Alexandra M. Z. Slawin, Petr Kilian, Brian A. Chalmers
Summary: A binuclear tungsten(0) complex with an asymmetric bridging 1,2-diphosphole ligand was synthesized by the photolysis of tungsten hexacarbonyl in the presence of 1-isopropyl-2-phenyl-1,2,5,6-tetrahydroacenaphtho [5,6-cd][1,2]diphosphole. The tungsten complex 1 was characterized by high resolution mass spectrometry, multinuclear NMR spectroscopy (H-1, C-13, P-31), and elemental microanalysis. The structure of the trans isomer was resolved by single crystal X-ray diffraction, showing a slight elongation of the P-P bond upon coordination to the W(CO)(5) groups.
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Crystallography
Stephen Wark, Megan J. Lyons, Alexandra M. Z. Slawin, William T. A. Harrison
Summary: The syntheses and crystal structures of four hydrothermally prepared organozinc phosphites are described. The compounds feature vertex-sharing ZnO3N tetrahedra and HPO3 pseudo pyramids in various ratios to form different extended structures. Extensive networks of hydrogen bonds, both classical and non-classical, help to stabilize these structures.
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION E-CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yaxuan Hu, Reza Abazari, Soheila Sanati, Marzieh Nadafan, Cameron L. L. Carpenter-Warren, Alexandra M. Z. Slawin, Yingtang Zhou, Alexander M. M. Kirillov
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis and properties of a novel multifunctional cerium(III) MOF, NH2-Ce-MUM-2. Its crystal structure reveals a complex 3D framework. This MOF has unique properties such as open metal sites, free amino groups, and high stability. It can be used as a catalyst for CO2 fixation and as a material with third-order nonlinear optical activity. Rating: 8/10.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Changfeng Si, Tao Wang, Abhishek Kumar Gupta, David B. Cordes, Alexandra M. Z. Slawin, Jay S. Siegel, Eli Zysman-Colman
Summary: Corannulene-derived materials have been extensively studied in energy storage and solar cells. However, their potential as emitters in light-emitting sensors and OLEDs has been largely unexplored. In this study, a family of multi-D-A motifs, TCzPhCor, TDMACPhCor, and TPXZPhCor, were developed by using corannulene as the acceptor and different donors. These materials exhibit multiple phosphorescence and show promise in temperature sensing and OLED applications.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Lutao Zhang, Francesca A. Christie, Anna E. Tarcza, Helena G. Lancaster, Laurence J. Taylor, Michael Buhl, Olga L. Malkina, J. Derek Woollins, Cameron L. Carpenter-Warren, David B. Cordes, Alexandra M. Z. Slawin, Brian A. Chalmers, Petr Kilian
Summary: A series of peri-substituted acenaphthene-based phosphine selenoether bidentate ligands were synthesized and their properties in coordination with metals were investigated. The rigid ligands exhibited strong coupling effects and the coordination atoms were bridged by Lewis acidic motifs in the solid-state structures. Analysis of the NMR and X-ray diffraction data of the synthesized metal complexes provided insights into the interaction between the ligands and metals.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anna E. Tarcza, Alexandra M. Z. Slawin, Cameron L. Carpenter-Warren, Michael Buhl, Petr Kilian, Brian A. Chalmers
Summary: A series of oxidized acenaphthene species with peri-substituted phosphorus and selenium have been isolated and characterized. The presence of two major rotamers in solution has been observed and identified using NMR spectroscopy, VT NMR, DFT calculations, and solid-state NMR. The oxidation process leads to the loss of through-space coupling.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hessa H. Al-Rasheed, Sarah A. AL-khamis, Ayman El-Faham, Assem Barakat, Alexandra M. Z. Slawin, John Derek Woollins, Saied M. Soliman
Summary: The unexpected tetranuclear [Cu-4(DPPT)(2)Cl-6] complex was obtained through self-assembly, and it showed good antifungal and antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Saied M. Soliman, Eman M. Fathalla, Mona M. Sharaf, Ayman El-Faham, Assem Barakat, Matti Haukka, Alexandra M. Z. Slawin, John Derek Woollins, Morsy A. M. Abu-Youssef
Summary: This article introduces a new Co(II) perchlorate complex with the ligand 4,4'-(6-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl)dimorpholine (BMBIT). The structure of the complex is confirmed using single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex has distorted octahedral coordination geometry with two BMBIT ligand units and four water molecules as monodentate ligands. The complex exhibits good antifungal activity and broad spectrum antimicrobial action.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Conor L. Oates, Alister S. Goodfellow, Michael Buehl, Matthew L. Clarke
Summary: A manganese catalyst with a P,N,N ligand that coordinates to the face of the metal catalyzes the hydrogenation of imines derived from indanone derivatives with high enantioselectivity. The generation of imines does not require an activating group and can be done in situ. The selectivity can be explained by DFT calculations.
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Chemistry, Physical
Shahbaz Ahmad, Ellis Crawford, Muhammad Bilal, Johannes G. de Vries, Michael Buhl
Summary: The detailed mechanism for ruthenium-catalysed selective reduction of cardanol derivatives by transfer hydrogenation has been fully characterised at the B3PW91-D3/ECP2/PCM//B3PW91/ECP1 level of density functional theory. The catalytic cycle involves the hydrogenation of the triene cardanol giving the diene product via a highly stable eta(3)-allylic intermediate. The further reduction to the cardanol monoene product required elevated temperatures and had a high overall barrier, explaining the observed selectivity towards the monoene product.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)