Stereochemical preferences in 4-center syn-eliminations from gaseous ions

Concerted unimolecular eliminations from ionized sec-alkyl aryl ethers (ROAr (+*)) display a preference for producing double bonds with trans geometry. This preference can be assessed quantitatively, provided that a regioselective variant can be found. Expulsion of neutral alkenes via syn-elimination to give ionized ArOH does not exhibit a pronounced preference with regard to the direction of elimination. By contrast, ionized 2-hexyl p-trifluoromethylphenyl ether eliminates neutral ArOH regioselectively, giving ionized 2-hexenes rather than ionized 1-hexene. Vicinally monodeuterated 2-hexyl and 3-hexyl ethers were prepared as pure diastereomers. Metastable ion decompositions of their gaseous radical cations are compared over two different time windows. The regioselectivity for the 2-hexyl ether allows the geometric preference for the double bonds to be estimated based on the difference between the erythro and threo monodeuterated diastereomers ( trans/ cis = 2.0 for producing ionized 2-hexene from parent ions with the lowest internal energies). The 3-hexyl ethers and ionized 2- and 3-phenoxyoctanes also undergo stereoselective elimination but give experimental values that reflect their lack of regioselectivity. Examination of erythro/ threo combinations shows that GC/MS/MS has the ability to quantitate stereochemistry in mixtures containing both positional and stereoisomers.     

Analysis of triacetone triperoxide (TATP) and TATP synthetic intermediates by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry

The explosive triacetone triperoxide (TATP) has been analyzed by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) on a linear quadrupole instrument, giving a 62.5 ng limit of detection in full scan positive ion mode. In the ESI interface with no applied fragmentor voltage the m/z 245 [TATP + Na](+) ion was observed along with m/z 215 [TATP + Na - C(2)H(6)](+) and 81 [(CH(3))(2)CO + Na](+). When TATP was ionized by ESI with an applied fragmentor voltage of 75 V, ions at m/z 141 [C(4)H(6)O(4) + Na](+) and 172 [C(5)H(9)O(5) + Na](+) were also observed. When the precipitates formed in the synthesis of TATP were analyzed before the reaction was complete, a new series of ions was observed in which the ions were separated by 74 m/z units, with ions occurring at m/z 205, 279, 353, 427, 501, 575, 649 and 723. The series of evenly spaced ions is accounted for as oligomeric acetone carbonyl oxides terminated as hydroperoxides, [HOOC(CH(3))(2){OOC(CH(3))(2)}(n)OOH + Na](+) (n = 1, 2 ... 8). The ESI-MS spectra for this homologous series of oligoperoxides have previously been observed from the ozonolysis of tetramethylethylene at low temperatures. Precipitates from the incomplete reaction mixture, under an applied fragmentor voltage of 100 V in ESI, produced an additional ion observed at m/z 99 [C(2)H(4)O(3) + Na](+), and a set of ions separated by 74 m/z units occurring at m/z 173, 247, 321, 395, 469 and 543, proposed to correspond to [CH(3)CO{OOC(CH(3))(2)}(n)OOH + Na](+) (n = 1,2 ... 5). Support for the assigned structures was obtained through the analysis of both protiated and perdeuterated TATP samples.     

In situ quadrupole mass spectrometry study of atomic-layer deposition of ZrO2 using Cp2Zr(CH3)2 and water

Reactions during the atomic layer deposition (ALD) process of ZrO(2) from Cp(2)Zr(CH(3))(2) and deuterated water as precursors were studied with a quadrupole mass spectrometer (QMS) at 210-440 degrees C. The detected reaction byproducts were CpD (m/z = 67) and CH(3)D (m/z = 17). Almost all (90%) of the CH(3) ligands were released during the Cp(2)Zr(CH(3))(2) precursor pulse because of exchange reactions with the OD-terminated surface, and the rest, during the D(2)O pulse. About 40% of the CpD was released during the metal precursor pulse, and 60%, during the D(2)O pulse. ALD-type self-limiting growth was confirmed from 210 to 400 degrees C. However, below 300 degrees C the growth rate was low. Precursor decomposition affected the film growth mechanism at temperatures exceeding 400 degrees C.     

Monofluoration quantitative par le phenyltetrafluorophosphorane influence de la température

The monofluorination by substitution of the hydroxyl group of the β-hydroxyesters of (o, m, p) Z - C₆H₄ - C(OH)R - CH R′ - COOR″ structure (where Z = halogen, methyl, methoxy, nitro and H) of 2,2,2 trichloroarylcarbinols by the phenyl tetrafluorophosphorane is described. The temperature at which the alkoxytrifluorophosphorane is decomposed, determines the nature (alkene alkoxytrifluorophosphorane, monofluorinated compounds) of the products and their yield. Knowledge of this temperature for erythro and threo isomers permits the selective fluorination of one them in a mixture.     

Metastable decompositions of gem-dialkoxyalkanes upon electron impact. III. Diethoxymethane (CH(2)(OCH(2)CH(3))(2))

Unimolecular metastable decomposition of diethoxymethane (CH(2)(OCH(2)CH(3))(2), 1) upon electron impact has been investigated by means of mass-analyzed ion kinetic energy (MIKE) spectrometry and theD-labeling technique in conjunction with thermochemistry. The m/z 103 ion ([M - H](+) : CH(OCH(2)CH(3)) = O(+)CH(2)CH(3)) decomposes into the m/z 47 ion (protonated formic acid, CH(OH) = O(+)H) by consecutive losses of two C(2)H(4) molecules via an m/z 75 ion. The resulting product ion at m/z 47 further decomposes into the m/z 29 and 19 ions by losses of H(2)O and CO, respectively, via an 1,3-hydroxyl hydrogen transfer, accompanied by small kinetic energy release (KER) values of 1.3 and 18.8 meV, respectively. When these two elimination reactions are suppressed by a large isotope effect, however, another 1,1-H(2)O elimination with a large KER value (518 meV) is revealed. The m/z 89 ion ([M - CH(3)](+) : CH(2)(OCH(2)CH(3))O(+) = CH(2)) decomposes into the m/z 59 ion (CH(3)CH(2)O(+) = CH(2)) by losing CH(2)O in the metastable time window. The source-generated m/z 59 ion ([M - OCH(2)CH(3)](+) : CH(2) = O(+)CH(2)CH(3)) decomposes into the m/z 41 (CH(2) = CH(+)CH(2)) and m/z 31 (CH(2) = O(+)H) ions by losses of H(2)O and C(2)H(4), respectively, with considerable hydrogen scrambling prior to decomposition. Copyright 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Metastable ion study of organosilicon compounds. Part XIII: dimethoxydimethylsilane, (CH(3))(2)Si(OCH(3))(2), and dimethoxymethylsilane, CH(3)SiH(OCH(3))(2)

Unimolecular metastable fragmentations of dimethoxydimethylsilane, (CH(3))(2)Si(OCH(3))(2) (MW 120, 1), and dimethoxymethylsilane, CH(3)SiH(OCH(3))(2) (MW 106, 2), upon electron impact ionization have been studied by means of mass-analyzed ion kinetic energy (MIKE) spectrometry and the D-labeling technique in conjunction with thermochemistry. The results have been compared with those of the corresponding carbon analogues, 2,2-dimethoxypropane, (CH(3))(2)C(OCH(3))(2) (MW 104, 3) and 1,1-dimethoxyethane, CH(3)CH(OCH(3))(2) (MW 90, 4). In analogy with the cases of 3 and 4, both molecular ions from 1 and 2 are formed at very low abundance at 70 eV, and begin to decompose by the expulsion of the substituents (H, CH(3) or OCH(3)) on the central silicon atom. These decompositions are followed by the loss of a formaldehyde molecule (CH(2)O), as commonly observed in the mass spectra of methoxysilanes. Further, an ethylene (C(2)H(4)) or a dimethyl ether (CH(3)OCH(3)) molecule loss is observed in the fragmentation of some intermediate ions generated from 1(+)* and 2(+)*, but the mechanisms are different than those in the cases of 3 and 4. Some of these fragmentations are also different than those reported previously. The relative abundance of the ions in many MIKE spectra is explained by the extension of the Stevenson-Audier rule. The reaction, which is in contrast to the rule, however, is rationalized by the energy of the transition state for the reaction, estimated by semi-empirical molecular orbital calculation. The peak at m/z 59 from 2(+)* consists only of CH(3)OSi(+) ion, whereas the peak from 1(+)* consists of two different ions, CH(3)OSi(+) and (CH(3))(2)Si(+)H. The ions CH(3)OSi(+) from 1(+)* and 2(+)* are generated by at least two and three separate routes respectively.     

Structurally diagnostic ion-molecule reactions: acylium ions with alpha-, beta- and gamma-hydroxy ketones

Gas-phase reactions of four acylium ions and a thioacylium ion with three isomeric alpha-, beta- and gamma-hydroxy ketones are performed by pentaquadrupole mass spectrometric experiments. Novel structurally diagnostic reactions are observed, and found to correlate directly with interfunctional group separation. All five ions tested (CH(3)CO(+), CH(2)(double bond)CHCO(+), PhCO(+), (CH(3))(2)NCO(+) and (CH(3))(2)NCS(+)) react with the gamma-hydroxy ketone (5-hydroxy-2-pentanone) to form nearly exclusively a cyclic oxonium ion of m/z 85 that formally arises from hydroxy anion abstraction. With the beta-hydroxy ketone (4-hydroxy-2-pentanone), CH(2)(double bond)CHCO(+), PhCO(+) and (CH(3))(2)NCO(+) form adducts that undergo fast cyclization via intramolecular water displacement, yielding resonance-stabilized cyclic dioxinylium ions. With the alpha-hydroxy ketone (3-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-butanone), PhCO(+), (CH(3))(2)NCO(+) and (CH(3))(2)NCS(+) form stable adducts. Evidence that these adducts display cyclic structures is provided by the triple-stage mass spectra of the (CH(3))(2)NCS(+) adduct; it dissociates to (CH(3))(2)NCO(+) via a characteristic reaction-dissociation pathway that promotes sulfur-by-oxygen replacement. If cyclizations are assumed to occur with intramolecular anchimeric assistance, relationships between structure and reactivity are easily recognized.     

Ion-molecule reactions of dimethyl ether cations with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in a quadrupole ion trap mass spectrometer

The reaction chemistry between dimethyl ether (DME) cations and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was elucidated by isolating three different types of DME ions using a quadrupole ion trap and reacting them individually with neutral PAH molecules eluting from a gas chromatographic column. The results obtained show that the CH(2)OCH(3)(+) ion (m/z 45) reacts via adduct formation followed by elimination of CH(3)OH, the (CH(3))(2)OH(+) (m/z 47) ion serves as proton donor and the (CH(3))(3)O(+) ion (m/z 61) does not yield any reaction products. Copyright 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Endgroup-assisted siloxane bond cleavage in the gas phase

Unimolecular dissociation of H(2)N(CH(2))(3)SiOSi(CH(2))(3)NH(3)(+) generates SiC(5)H(16)NO(+) and SiC(5)H(14)N(+). The formation of SiC(5)H(16)NO(+) involves dissociation of a Si[bond]O bond and formation of an O[bond]H bond through rearrangement. The fragmentation mechanism was investigated utilizing ab initio calculations and Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FTICR) mass spectrometry in combination with hydrogen/deuterium (H/D) exchange reactions. Sustained off-resonance irradiation collision-induced dissociation (SORI-CID) studies of the fully deuterated ion D(2)N(CH(2))(3)SiOSi(CH(2))(3)ND(3)(+) provided convincing evidence for a backbiting mechanism which involves hydrogen transfer from the terminal amine group to the oxygen to form a silanol-containing species. Theoretical calculations indicated decomposition of H(2)N(CH(2))(3)SiOSi(CH(2))(3)NH(3)(+) through a backbiting mechanism is the lowest energy decomposition channel, compared with other alternative routes. Two mechanisms were proposed for the fragmentation process which leads to the siloxane bond cleavage and the SORI-CID results of partially deuterated precursor ions suggest both mechanisms should be operative. Rearrangement to yield a silanol-containing product ion requires end groups possessing a labile hydrogen atom. Decomposition of disiloxane ions with end groups lacking labile hydrogen atoms yielded product ions from direct bond cleavages.     

Reactions of lead cluster ions with acetone

Reactions of lead cluster cations and anions with acetone have been studied using a homemade reflectron time-of-flight mass spectrometer. Association with acetone to form Pb(k)(CH(3)COCH(3))(n)(+), high-energy pathway reactions forming Pb(k)CH(3)(+), and intraheterocluster reaction of Pb(k)(CH(3)COCH(3))(n+1)(+) to give Pb(k)CH(3)(CH(3)COCH(3))(n)(+) were the main reaction pathways for lead cluster cations with acetone. Decomposition of acetone by Pb(k)(-) to give Pb(k)C(m)(-) ions and their further association with acetone, Pb(k)C(m)(CH(3)COCH(3))(-), were the dominant reactions of lead cluster anions with acetone. Pb(7)(-), Pb(10)(-), and Pb(k)C(5)(-) were 'magic numbers' with special structural stabilityin Pb(k)(-) and Pb(k)C(m)(-), respectively. In addition, Pb(k)H(-), CH(2)COCH(3)(CH(3)COCH(3))(n)(-) and Pb(k)CH(2)COCH(3)(CH(3)COCH(3))(n)(-) were also observed in the reaction of lead cluster anions. Some reaction mechanisms are proposed for these reactions. To investigate the isotope effect for the reaction of lead cluster cations and anions with acetone and to verify the structural assignments of the observed ions, reactions of lead cluster cations and anions with deuterated acetone-d(6) were also performed.     

Metastable ion study of organosilicon compounds. Part XIV-trimethylsilylacetic acid, (CH(3))(3)SiCH(2)COOH, and its methyl ester, (CH(3))(3)SiCH(2)COOCH(3)

The unimolecular metastable decompositions of trimethylsilylacetic acid, (CH(3))(3)SiCH(2)COOH (1), and its methyl ester, (CH(3))(3)SiCH(2)COOCH(3) (2), were investigated by mass-analyzed ion kinetic energy (MIKE) spectrometry in conjunction with thermochemical data. The abundance of the molecular ions of both compounds, generated by electron ionization, is extremely low. However, the abundance of the ions generated by the loss of (.)CH(3) and observed at m/z 117 and 131 is moderate. These fragment ions further decompose to form the most abundant m/z 75 and 89 ions, respectively, by the loss of CH(2)CO through a (CH(3))(2)Si group migration. The loss of CH(2)CO is also observed to occur from 2(+.) and its fragment ion at m/z 115 generated by the loss of (.)OCH(3). The former reaction is proposed to occur via an ion-radical complex.     

Claisen rearrangement of allyl phenyl ether and its sulfur and selenium analogues on electron impact

The electron impact (EI) mass spectrum of allyl phenyl ether (1) includes an ion at m/z 106 that is formed mainly by the loss of CO from the molecular ion, as supported by high resolution and MS/MS data. The formation of the [M - CO](+) ion from 1 can be explained in terms of the Claisen rearrangement of 1 after ionization in the ion source of the mass spectrometer. Similarly, allyl phenyl sulfide (2) and allyl phenyl selenide (3) showed characteristic ions corresponding to [M - CH(3)](+), [M - XH](+) (X = S or Se) and [M - C(2)H(4)](+.), and the formation of these ions are explained via Claisen rearrangement of 2 and 3 in the ion source of the mass spectrometer resulting in a mixture of rearrangement products. The formation of molecular ions of 2-allyl thiophenol and 2-allyl selenophenol as intermediates, that cannot be isolated as the neutrals from the solution phase Claisen rearrangement of 2 and 3, respectively, is clearly indicated in the gas phase. The mass spectra of the rearrangement products obtained from the solution phase reaction were also consistent with the proposal of formation of these products in the ion source of the mass spectrometer. The formation of characteristic fragment ions attributed to the Claisen rearrangement products are also evident in the collision induced dissociation spectra of the corresponding molecular ions. Copyright 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Unimolecular metastable decompositions of gem-dimethoxyalkanes (RR'C(OCH(3))(2)) upon electron impact. I. Dimethoxymethane and 1, 1-dimethoxyethane

The unimolecular metastable decompositions of dimethoxymethane (CH(2)(OCH(3))(2), 1) and 1,1-dimethoxyethane (CH(3)CH(OCH(3))(2), 2) upon electron impact have been investigated by means of mass-analyzed ion kinetic energy (MIKE) spectrometry, collision-induced dissociation (CID) spectrometry and D-labeling techniques. Both molecular ions are formed at extremely low abundance. Sequential transfers of a methyl group and a hydrogen atom to an ether oxygen are observed during the decomposition of [M - H](+) ions from 1 and 2. The [M - H](+) ion from 2 also decomposes into the m/z 43 ion by the loss of dimethyl ether. Almost complete hydrogen exchange is observed prior to the loss of CH(4) from the m/z 45 ion ([M - OCH(3)](+)) of 1. The m/z 59 ions ([M - OCH(3)](+)) of 2 decompose competitively into the m/z 31 and 29 ions by the losses of C(2)H(4) and CH(2)O, respectively. The former loss occurs via two different fragmentation pathways. The relative abundances of the ions in the MIKE spectra increase with decreases in the total heat of formation (Sigma DeltaH(f)) of the ion plus the neutral fragment. Copyright 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

MS3 using the collision cell of a tandem mass spectrometer system

We report the feasibility of multistage fragmentation in combination with a fast background subtraction method, yielding the equivalent of MS3. The first quadrupole selects an ion of interest, and the ion is axially accelerated into Q2 to generate fragment ions. Subsequent stages of mass selection and fragmentation are obtained by quadrupolar resonant excitation within the Q2 collision cell. The fragments are analyzed downstream by either a resolving quadrupole or a time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometer, and multistage spectra are obtained by subtraction (MS(n) - MS(n-1)) for n = 3 or 4. We discuss the characterization of this method, including product ion arrival times, fragmentation efficiencies, and ion selectivity. We report accurate TOF mass spectra of background-subtracted MS3 for protonated molecules reserpine (m/z 609), bosentan (m/z 1552), and taxol (m/z 854).     

Etude d'un Couple de Diastereoisomeres en Spectrometrie de Masse: Les 2,3-Diphenyl-butanes Thréo et Erythro

The mass spectra of erythro and threo 2,3-diphenylbutanes are assigned to one rearrangement and one simple cleavage. After calculation of these spectra, it is suggested that their differences are issued essentially from the enthalpy difference of the molecular ions and not from the enthalpy difference between the rearrangement transition states. It is shown that in the gaseous state the threo 2,3-diphenylbutane is more stable than the erythro isomer.     

First row divalent transition metal complexes of aryl-appended tris((pyridyl)methyl)amine ligands: syntheses, structures, electrochemistry, and hydroxamate binding properties

Divalent manganese, cobalt, nickel, and zinc complexes of 6-Ph(2)TPA (N,N-bis((6-phenyl-2-pyridyl)methyl)-N-((2-pyridyl)methyl)amine; [(6-Ph(2)TPA)Mn(CH(3)OH)(3)](ClO(4))(2) (1), [(6-Ph(2)TPA)Co(CH(3)CN)](ClO(4))(2) (2), [(6-Ph(2)TPA)Ni(CH(3)CN)(CH(3)OH)](ClO(4))(2) (3), [(6-Ph(2)TPA)Zn(CH(3)CN)](ClO(4))(2) (4)) and 6-(Me(2)Ph)(2)TPA (N,N-bis((6-(3,5-dimethyl)phenyl-2-pyridyl)methyl)-N-((2-pyridyl)methyl)amine; [(6-(Me(2)Ph)(2)TPA)Ni(CH(3)CN)(2)](ClO(4))(2) (5) and [(6-(Me(2)Ph)(2)TPA)Zn(CH(3)CN)](ClO(4))(2) (6)) have been prepared and characterized. X-ray crystallographic characterization of 1A.CH(3)()OH and 1B.2CH(3)()OH (differing solvates of 1), 2.2CH(3)()CN, 3.CH(3)()OH, 4.2CH(3)()CN, and 6.2.5CH(3)()CN revealed mononuclear cations with one to three coordinated solvent molecules. In 1A.CH(3)()OH and 1B.2CH(3)()OH, one phenyl-substituted pyridyl arm is not coordinated and forms a secondary hydrogen-bonding interaction with a manganese bound methanol molecule. In 2.2CH(3)()CN, 3.CH(3)()OH, 4.2CH(3)()CN, and 6.2.5CH(3)()CN, all pyridyl donors of the 6-Ph(2)TPA and 6-(Me(2)Ph)(2)TPA ligands are coordinated to the divalent metal center. In the cobalt, nickel, and zinc derivatives, CH/pi interactions are found between a bound acetonitrile molecule and the aryl appendages of the 6-Ph(2)TPA and 6-(Me(2)Ph)(2)TPA ligands. (1)H NMR spectra of 4 and 6 in CD(3)NO(2) solution indicate the presence of CH/pi interactions, as an upfield-shifted methyl resonance for a bound acetonitrile molecule is present. Examination of the cyclic voltammetry of 1-3 and 5 revealed no oxidative (M(II)/M(III)) couples. Admixture of equimolar amounts of 6-Ph(2)TPA, M(ClO(4))(2).6H(2)O, and Me(4)NOH.5H(2)O, followed by the addition of an equimolar amount of acetohydroxamic acid, yielded the acetohydroxamate complexes [((6-Ph(2)TPA)Mn)(2)(micro-ONHC(O)CH(3))(2)](ClO(4))(2) (8), [(6-Ph(2)TPA)Co(ONHC(O)CH(3))](ClO(4))(2) (9), [(6-Ph(2)TPA)Ni(ONHC(O)CH(3))](ClO(4))(2) (10), and [(6-Ph(2)TPA)Zn(ONHC(O)CH(3))](ClO(4))(2) (11), all of which were characterized by X-ray crystallography. The Mn(II) complex 8.0.75CH(3)()CN.0.75Et(2)()O exhibits a dinuclear structure with bridging hydroxamate ligands, whereas the Co(II), Ni(II), and Zn(II) derivatives all exhibit mononuclear six-coordinate structures with a chelating hydroxamate ligand.     

Photoionization of 2,3-dimethyl-2-butanol (thexyl alcohol): Interaction between the charged and expelled fragments

Photoionization studies of (CH(3))(2)CHC(CH(3))(2)OH (tert-hexyl alcohol, also called thexyl alcohol) exhibit four fragmentations below 10 eV. As with other tertiary alcohols, no molecular ion is detected. The only ion observed at threshold corresponds to propane loss. Examination of a deuterated analogue, (CH(3))(2)CHC(CD(3))(2)OH, shows only loss of C(3)H(7)D, implying that the fragment ion has the structure of ionized acetone enol. There is no evidence for reversible deuterium transposition, as has been reported for isotopomers of the homologous secondary alcohol (CH(3))(2)CHCH(CH(3))OH. Propane loss from thexyl alcohol is attributed to intermediacy of ion-neutral complexes containing isopropyl radical and O-protonated acetone. Simple cleavage to give O-protonated acetone has an appearance energy 18 kJ mol(-1) higher than that of propane loss. Thermochemical estimates and ab initio calculations both predict that methyl loss should have a lower threshold than the fragmentation leading to isopropyl loss, but experiments show the appearance energy to be 6 kJ mol(-1) higher. This is consistent with previous reports of reverse activation barriers for methyl cleavages. Finally, formation of tert-hexyl cation, (CH(3))(2)CHC(CH(3))(2)(+), is observed with an appearance energy comparable to that of methyl loss, substantially below that predicted for OH radical expulsion from the molecular ion. The comparatively low threshold of this fragmentation is ascribed to ion-pair formation (concomitant with hydroxide ion) directly from an electronically excited neutral. Interactions between charged and neutral fragments (including energetics, bond orders <1, and electrical charges on molecular fragments) are explored using a combination of DFT and ab initio methods, along with topological analysis using the Atoms in Molecules approach.     

Photoionization study of L-valine in the gas phase by vacuum ultraviolet synchrotron radiation

The photoionization and photodissociation of L-valine are studied by tunable synchrotron vacuum ultraviolet photoionization mass spectrometry at the photon energy of 13 eV. The ionization energy of L-valine and the appearance energies of major fragments are measured by the photoionization efficiency spectrum in the photon energy range of 8-11 eV. Possible formation pathways of the major fragments, NH(2)CHC(OH)(2)(+) (m/z=75), NH(2)(CH(3))(2)(CH)(2)(+) (m/z=72) and NH(2)CHCO(+) (m/z=57), are discussed in detail with the theoretical calculations at the B3LYP/6-31++G (d, p) level. Hydrogen migration is considered as the key way for the formation of NH(2)CHC(OH)(2)(+) (m/z=75) and NH(2)CHCO(+) (m/z=57). Furthermore, other fragments, NH(2)CHCOOH(+) (m/z=74), (CH(3))(2)(CH)(2)(+) (m/z=56), C(4)H(7)(+) (m/z=55), NH(2)CHOH(+) (m/z=46), NH(2)CH(2)(+) (m/z=30) and m/z=18, species are also briefly described.     

Stereoselective determination of famoxadone enantiomers with HPLC-MS/MS and evaluation of their dissipation process in spinach

A simple and enantioselective method for the determination of famoxadone enantiomers in spinach using reversed-phase HPLC-MS/MS is presented. Famoxadone residues in spinach were extracted with acetonitrile and an aliquot was cleaned up with PSA (primary and secondary amine, Si-(CH(2))(3)-NH-(CH(2))(2)-NH(2)) and C(18) sorbent, which were powder material. Chiral stationary phase (CSP), cellulose tris(3,5-dimethylphenylcarbamate), was successfully applied to separate two enantiomers using methanol/formic acid-ammonium acetate buffer as mobile phase. The MS/MS fragmentation pathway of ammonium adduct famoxadone molecules ion at m/z 392 was analyzed and an odd electron fragment ion at m/z 238 was observed. Excellent linearity was achieved for each enantiomer over a range of concentrations from 0.5 to 1500 μg/L with coefficients more than 0.99. Average recoveries at five different levels (1, 2.5, 12.5, 250 and 1250 μg/kg, for each enantiomer) ranged from 80.8 to 96.5% with RSD of 4.8-13.4%. The famoxadone enantiomers LODs in spinach were determined to be both 0.3 μg/kg with LOQs of 1 μg/kg. Based on this method, the dissipation process of famoxadone enantiomers in spinach under open field and greenhouse conditions was characterized, providing guidance to the proper and safe use of this fungicide in agriculture.     

Zinc(II) ortho-hydroxyphenylhydrazo-β-diketonate complexes and their catalytic ability towards diastereoselective nitroaldol (Henry) reaction

The zinc(II) complexes with ortho-hydroxy substituted arylhydrazo-β-diketonates [Zn(2)(CH(3)OH)(2)(μ-L(1))(2)] (5), [Zn{(CH(3))(2)SO}(H(2)O)(L(2))] (6), [Zn(2)(H(2)O)(2)(μ-L(3))(2)] (7) and [Zn(H(2)O)(2)(L(4))]·H(2)O (8) were synthesized by reaction of a zinc(II) salt with the appropriate hydrazo-β-diketone, HO-2-C(6)H(4)-NHN=C{C(=O)CH(3)}(2) (H(2)L(1), 1), HO-2-O(2)N-4-C(6)H(3)-NHN=C{C(=O)CH(3)}(2) (H(2)L(2), 2), HO-2-C(6)H(4)-NHN=CC(=O)CH(2)C(CH(3))(2)CH(2)C(=O) (H(2)L(3), 3) or HO-2-O(2)N-4-C(6)H(3)-NHN=[CC(=O)CH(2)C(CH(3))(2)CH(2)C(=O) (H(2)L(4), 4). They were fully characterized, namely by X-ray diffraction analysis that disclosed the formation of extensive H-bonds leading to 1D chains (5 and 6), 2D layers (7) or 3D networks (8). The thermodynamic parameters of the Zn(II) reaction with H(2)L(2) in solution, as well as of the thermal decomposition of 1-8 were determined. Complexes 5-8 act as diastereoselective catalysts for the nitroaldol (Henry) reaction. The threo/erythro diastereoselectivity of the β-nitroalkanol products ranges from 8:1 to 1:10 with typical yields of 80-99%, depending on the catalyst and substrate used.