ETC and Thermal Ligand Substitution in PhCCo3(CO)9 with 2,3-Bis(diphenylphosphino)-N-phenylmaleimide(bppm). X-Ray Diffraction Structure of Co3(CO)6[μ2,η2, η1-C(Ph)(O)](μ2-PPh2)

The reactivity of the bidentate ligand 2,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)-N-phenylmaleimide (bppm) with the tetrahedrane cluster PhCCo₃(CO)₉ under thermolysis and ETC conditions has been studied and found to ultimately give Co₃(CO)₆[μ₂,η²,η¹-C(Ph) ${\text{C}}{\text{ = }}{\text{ = }}{\text{C(PPh}}_{\text{2}} {\text{)C(O)NPhC}}$ (O)](μ₂-PPh₂) as the final product. The intermediate cluster compound PhCCo₃(CO)₇(bppm), which was observed by IR and ³¹P NMR spectroscopies, readily and rapidly transforms into the product cluster under the reactions conditions. The solid-state structure of Co₃(CO)₆[μ₂,η²,η¹-C(Ph)fptt(O)](μ₂-PPh$_{2})$ was unequivocally determined by X-ray crystallography. Co₃(CO)₆[μ₂, η², η¹-C(Ph)Õ(O)](μ₂-PPh₂) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2(1)/n, a = 11.825(5) Å, b = 31.20(1) Å, c = 11.831(5) Å, β = 108.720(7)°, V = 4134(7) ų, Z = 4, d _calc = 1.567 Mg/m³; R = 0.0350, R _w = 0.0817 for 4747 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The X-ray structure confirms the coupling of the benzylidyne ligand with the bppm ligand in Co₃(CO)₆[μ₂,η²,η¹-C(Ph)Õ(O)](μ₂-PPh₂). The course of the thermolysis reaction is identical to those reactions carried out with the related diphosphine ligands bma and bpcd. The utility of electron-transfer catalysis (ETC) in the preparation of PhCCo₃(CO)₇(bppm) is discussed relative to the reduction potential of the bppm ligand and the tricobalt cluster PhCCo₃(CO)₉.     

Design,Synthesis, and Anticancer Activity of Bis-isoxazole Incorporated Benzothiazole Derivatives

Russian Journal of General Chemistry - A novel series of bis-isoxazole incorporated benzothiazole derivatives has been designed and synthesized. Molecular structures of the compounds have been...     

Understanding guest and pressure‐induced porosity through structural transition in flexible interpenetrated MOF by Raman spectroscopy

Interpenetrating metal organic frameworks are interesting functional materials exhibiting exceptional framework properties. Uptake or exclusion of guest molecules can induce sliding in the framework making it porous or non‐porous. To understand this dynamic nature and how framework interaction changes during sliding, metal organic framework (MOF) 508 {Zn(BDC)( 4,4′‐Bipy)_0.5 · DMF(H₂O)_0.5} was selected for study. We have investigated structural transformation in MOF‐508 under variable conditions of temperature, pressure and gas loading using Raman spectroscopy and substantiated it with IR studies and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Conformational changes in the organic linkers leading to the sliding of the framework result in changes in Raman spectra. These changes in the organic linkers are measured as a function of high pressure and low temperature, suggesting that the dynamism in MOF‐508 framework is driven by ligand conformation change and inter‐linker interactions. The presence of Raman signatures of adsorbed CO₂ and its librational mode at 149 cm⁻¹ suggests cooperative adsorption of CO₂ in the MOF‐508 framework, which is also confirmed from DFT calculations that give a binding energy of 34 kJ/mol. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Porosity Switching in Polymorphic Porous Organic Cages with Exceptional Chemical Stability

Porous solids that can be switched between different forms with distinct physical properties are appealing candidates for separation, catalysis, and host–guest chemistry. In this regard, porous organic cages (POCs) are of profound interest because of their solution‐state accessibility. However, the application of POCs is limited by poor chemical stability. Synthesis of an exceptionally stable imine‐linked (4+6) porous organic cage ( TpOMe‐CDA ) is reported using 2,4,6‐trimethoxy‐1,3,5‐triformyl benzene (TpOMe) as a precursor aldehyde. Introduction of the ‐OMe functional group to the aldehyde creates significant steric and hydrophobic characteristics in the environment around the imine bonds that protects the cage molecules from hydrolysis in the presence of acids or bases. The electronic effect of the ‐OMe group also plays an important role in enhancing the stability of the reported POCs. As a consequence, TpOMe‐CDA reveals exceptional chemical stability in neutral, acidic and basic conditions, even in 12 m NaOH. Interestingly, TpOMe‐CDA exists in three different porous and non‐porous polymorphic forms (α, β, and γ) with respect to differences in crystallographic packing and the orientation of the flexible methoxy groups. All of the polymorphs retain their crystallinity even after treatment with acids and bases. All the polymorphs of TpOMe‐CDA differ significantly in their properties as well as morphology and could be reversibly switched in the presence of an external stimulus.     

Structure elucidation of an unexpected product from dehydration of a beta-hydroxyketone

The structure of an unexpected compound from the dehydration of an aldol addition product has been determined using 1-D and 2-D NMR techniques. This reaction is the last step in a new synthetic approach to the galanthan ring system. Complete 1H and 13C NMR assignments for two synthetic precursors are also reported.     

Triclabendazole: An Intriguing Case of Co‐existence of Conformational and Tautomeric Polymorphism

The crystal polymorphism of the anthelmintic drug, triclabendazole ( TCB ), is described. Two anhydrates (Forms I and II), three solvates, and an amorphous form have been previously mentioned. This study reports the crystal structures of Forms I ( 1 ) and II ( 2 ). These structures illustrate the uncommon phenomenon of tautomeric polymorphism. TCB exists as two tautomers A and B. Form I (Z′=2) is composed of two molecules of tautomer A while Form II (Z′=1) contains a 1:1 mixture of A and B. The polymorphs are also characterized by using other solid‐state techniques (differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), PXRD, FT‐IR, and NMR spectroscopy). Form I is the higher melting form (m.p.: 177 °C, ΔH_f=≈105±4 J g^?1) and is the more stable form at room temperature. Form II is the lower melting polymorph (m.p.: 166 °C, ΔH_f=≈86±3 J g^?1) and shows high kinetic stability on storage in comparison to the amorphous form but it transforms readily into Form I in a solution‐mediated process. Crystal structure analysis of co‐crystals 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 further confirms the existence of tautomeric polymorphism in TCB . In 3 and 11 , tautomer A is present whereas in 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 the TCB molecule exists wholly as tautomer B. The DFT calculations suggest that the optimized tautomers A and B have nearly the same energies. Single point energy calculations reveal that tautomer A (in Form I) exists in two low‐energy conformations, whereas in Form II both tautomers A and B exist in an unfavorable high‐energy conformation, stabilized by a five‐point dimer synthon. The structural and thermodynamic features of 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 are discussed in detail. Triclabendazole is an intriguing case in which tautomeric and conformational variations co‐exist in the polymorphs.     

Cobalt-Catalyzed, 2-Aminopyridine-N-Oxide-Directed C(sp2)−H Bond Functionalization with Maleimides: Facile Access to Isoindolone Spirosuccinimides

A cobalt-catalyzed, N,O-bidentate directing group-assisted C−H bond functionalization of benzamides with maleimides was developed for the facile access to isoindolone spirosuccinimides in good to excellent yields. This C−H bond activation and spirocyclization employing pyridine N-oxide as directing group provided very good substrate scope and tolerated various functional groups. Furthermore, the mechanistic investigation revealed that the C−H bond activation is the rate-determining step of this reaction.     

Structure and properties of potential nonlinear optical materials

The synthesis, structure and properties of four ferrocene derivatives of 2-amino-1,2,3-triazole are reported. Solvatochromism is used as a screening process to assess the potential nonlinear optical behavior of these compounds. In general, this technique involves a number of assumptions, which may not be valid for organometallic complexes. Compound 3 crystallizes in space group P-1 with cell dimensions a = 5.771(2), b = 19.048(5), c = 19.343(5) Å and = 61.104(4), = 88.410(5), = 89.858(5)°; compound 5 crystallizes in space group P2₁/c with cell dimensions a = 12.545(2), b = 13.308(2), c = 20.513(4) Å and = 104.035(3)°; compound 9 crystallizes in space group P2₁/n with cell dimensions a = 12.599(4), b = 14.734(4), c = 13.619(5) Å, and = 107.63(2); compound 11 crystallizes in space group P-1 with cell dimensions a = 7.638(3), b = 9.619(4), c = 12.692(5) Å and = 77.588(7), = 78.416(7), = 71.357(7).     

Short H· · ·H distances in norbornene derivatives

A short H···H intramolecular interaction was reported previously for an anhydride of syn-sesquinorbornene. The synthesis and structure of a such an anhydride with an additional five-membered dithiole ring has been investigated. While hydrogen atom positions are not accurately located, the 1.62 Å separation indicates this molecule is a candidate for the shortest H···H interaction. Two cycloadducts of norbornadiene, which literature suggests might exhibit additional short interactions, are reported also; however, the isomers with minimal intramolecular interactions are the isolated products. C₂₂H₂₀O₃S₂, 3, crystallizes in P with a = 10.881(4), b = 13.712(8), C = 6.548(8) Å, = 101.32(6), = 107.49(5), = 90.49(4)°, D _calc = 1.445 g cm^–3, and Z = 2, C₂₁H₂₀O₄Cl₈, 5, in P2₁/n with a = 8.168(2), b = 13.488(4), c = 23.500(6) Å, = 94.72(2)°, D _calc = 1.597 g cm^–3, and Z = 4, C₂₁H₂₈O₄, 6, in P> with a = 12.667(2), b = 12.792(2), c = 12.540(2) Å, = 113.51(1), = 98.18(1), = 74.39(1)°, D _calc = 1.276 g cm^–3, and Z = 4.     

Design,Synthesis, Antitubercular and Antibacterial Activities of 1,3,5-Triazinyl Carboxamide Derivatives and In Silico Docking Studies

Russian Journal of General Chemistry - A series of novel N-{2-fluoro-6-[(4,6-dimethoxy-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)methyl]phenyl} carboxamide derivatives has been synthesized, and their molecular structures...