含氟杯[4]芳烃衍生物超分子性能的研究进展

含氟杯[4]芳烃因引入具有特殊物理化学性质的含氟取代基,而具有某些优良的超分子性能,与非氟杯[4]芳烃相比在分子识别、分子自组装、荧光传感器、分子开关、液相色谱等方面存在更为广阔的应用前景。在超分子化学和氟化学的交叉领域中,成为近年来化学工作者们研究的热点,此领域的相关文献报道较少。综述了近几年含氟杯[4]芳烃衍生物新主体分子的合成,并从分子识别应用的角度,重点讨论了对新型功能化含氟杯[4]芳烃衍生物的超分子性能研究状况。     

Exploring the Assembly of Resorc[4]arenes for the Construction of Supramolecular Nano-Aggregates

Many biologically active compounds feature low solubility in aqueous media and, thus, poor bioavailability. The formation of the host-guest complex by using calixarene-based macrocycles (i.e., resorcinol-derived cyclic oligomers) with a good solubility profile can improve solubilization of hydrophobic drugs. Herein, we explore the ability of resorc[4]arenes to self-assemble in polar solutions, to form supramolecular aggregates, and to promote water-solubility of an isoflavone endowed with anti-cancer activity, namely Glabrescione B (GlaB). Accordingly, we synthesized several architectures featuring a different pattern of substitution on the upper rim including functional groups able to undergo acid dissociation (i.e., carboxyl and hydroxyl groups). The aggregation phenomenon of the amphiphilic resorc[4]arenes has been investigated in a THF/water solution by UV–visible spectroscopy, at different pH values. Based on their ionization properties, we demonstrated that the supramolecular assembly of resorc[4]arene-based systems can be modulated at given pH values, and thus promoting the solubility of GlaB.     

Coordination and Organometallic Polymers and Oligomers of Upper-Rim Functionalized Calix[4]arenes by Transition Metals

This short review focuses on recent advances in the syntheses, characterization and structures of coordination and organometallic complexes of upper-rim functionalized calix[4]arenes that form either small oligomers or polymers. This field is very limited, presumably due to the lack of X-ray data or reliable characterization that demonstrates the presence of oligomers or polymers. Nonetheless, the few published works already clearly demonstrate the immense versatility of the calix[4]arene macrocycle as it forms polymeric materials via coordination bondings with transition metals.     

Highly Selective Determination of Perchlorate by a Calix[4]arene based Polymeric Membrane Electrode

This article describes a versatile application of 25,27-bis-N-(N,N-diethyl-2-aminoethyl)carbonylmethoxy-26,28-dihydroxycalix[4]arene (4) as an ionophore for the preparation of perchlorate ion-selective electrode. The electrode exhibits a Nernstian response over the perchlorate concentration range of 1.0×10^?9 – 1.0×10^?1 M with a slope of 59.24 ± 0.5 mV per decade of the concentration. The limit of detection as determined from the intersection of the extrapolated linear segments of the calibration plot is 3.04×10^?9 M. The electrode shows good selectivity toward perchlorate with respect to many common anions. The response time of the sensor was 5–10 s and it has maximum life time of 2 months in the acidic pH. The electrode was used to determine perchlorate in real water samples. The interaction of the ionophore with perchlorate ions is also demonstrated by UV–vis spectroscopy.     

Development of Structurally Diverse N‐Heterocyclic Carbene Ligands via Palladium‐Copper‐Catalyzed Decarboxylative Arylation of Pyrazolo[1,5‐a]pyridine‐3‐carboxylic Acid

A series of fused non‐classical normal N‐heterocyclic carbenes, Pyrpy‐NHC precursors derived from pyrazolo[1,5‐a]pyridines, has been prepared using palladium‐copper‐catalyzed decarboxylative arylation of pyrazolo[1,5‐a]pyridine‐3‐carboxylic acid. Air‐stable palladium and rhodium complexes of these ligands have been synthesized via mild transmetallation of Ag‐Pyrpy‐NHC. The structural properties of Rh(Pyrpy‐NHC)(COD)Cl complexes were determined via X‐ray analysis. The measurement of the CO stretching frequencies of dicarbonyl Rh‐Pyrpy‐NHC complexes revealed that the electron donating strength of Pyrpy‐NHC could be tuned by varying the substituents of the aryl group. A catalytic study of the Pd‐Pyrpy‐NHC complexes revealed promising activity in the Suzuki–Miyaura reaction under ambient atmospheric conditions.

     

Cooperative Activation in the Hydrolytic Kinetic Resolution of Epoxides by a Bis‐Cobalt(III)salen‐Calix[4]arene Hybrid

A chiral, bimetallic cobalt(III)salen‐calix[4]arene hybrid structure was prepared and tested in the hydrolytic kinetic resolution (HKR) of racemic epoxides. Kinetic studies have revealed that the two catalytic units on the upper rim of the calixarene scaffold are able to activate the reactants in a cooperative and primarily intramolecular mode. High enantioselective behaviour was observed and besides, a higher stability was found for the bimetallic catalyst as compared to a monometallic reference complex.     

Hydraulic and Mass-Transfer Performance of a 20-Mm-Diameter Annular Centrifugal Contactor for the Solvent Extraction of Cesium by Bis(2-Propyloxy)Calix[4]-Crown-6 in n-Octanol

A calixcrown extraction process using bis(2-propyloxy)calix[4]-crown-6 (iPr-C[4]C-6) as extractant and n-octanol as diluent for the separation of cesium from Chinese High Level Liquid Waste (HLLW) has been developed at INET. Chinese HLLW is acidic defense waste with high salt content, which is now stored in underground stainless steel tanks. The intention is to use a process to extract cesium from HLLW conducted on multistage 20-mm-diameter annular centrifugal contactors (ACCs), so it is necessary to study the hydraulic and mass-transfer performance of a 20-mm-diameter ACC for the extraction system. In this work, the effects of the parameters such as the rotor speed, the diameter of heavy weir, and the acid concentration on the hydraulic performance were investigated. An operational envelope of the 20-mm-diameter ACC for the n-octanol/aqueous solution system was identified. The mass-transfer efficiency of the single stage 20-mm-diameter ACC for the extraction and stripping of cesium with iPr-C[4]C-6 in n-octanol was studied by varying several parameters, such as the rotor speed, the total flow rate, and the flow ratio. The extraction stage efficiency is greater than 95% at suitable operating conditions for extracting Cs⁺ with 0.025 mol/L of iPr-C[4]C-6 in n-octanol from HNO₃ solution containing Cs⁺. The stripping stage efficiency of Cs⁺ (< 90%) is lower than the extraction stage efficiency of Cs⁺.     

甲烷单加氧酶模型化合物的合成及性能测试

设计、合成了一个新的甲烷单加氧酶(MMO)模型化合物[Fe2(Ⅲ,Ⅲ)L(μ-OAc)2]·PF6,其中L为2,6-二{[(2-羟基-5-叔丁基-苄基)(吡啶-2-甲基)-氨基]-甲基}-4-甲基苯酚。与以往的模型体系[Fe2(Ⅱ,Ⅲ)(bpmp)(μ-OAc)2]·(BPh4)2相比,新模型增加了2个酚配体、2个叔丁基。这些基团的引入提高了中心金属Fe的价态,并增加了配体的电子云密度从而调节了Fe的氧化还原电位。该模型进一步缩小了人工模型体系与甲烷单加氧活性中心(MMOH)的差异。通过红外(IR)、电喷雾电离质谱(ESI-MS)、核磁共振NMR(gCOSY、gHMBC、gHSQC)及电化学对新配体及络合物进行了表征和测试。     

Synthesis of a Novel Macroporous Silica-Calix[4]arene-Crown Supramolecular Recognition Material and its Adsorption for Cesium and some Typical Metals in Highly Active Liquid Waste

Abstract

A novel macroporous silica-based 25,27-bis(iso-propyloxy)calix[4]arene-26,28-crown-6 (BiPCalix[4]C6) supramolecular recognition material, BiPCalix[4]C6/SiO₂-P, was synthesized. It was prepared by impregnation and the immobilization of the BiPCalix[4]C6 molecule into the pores of the macroporous SiO₂-P particles. The adsorption of Cs(I) and some typical elements Na(I), K(I), Rb(I), Sr(II), Ba(II), Ru(III), Mo(VI), La(III), and Y(III) onto the BiPCalix[4]C6/SiO₂-P material was investigated. The effects of the HNO₃ concentration, contact time, and temperature on the adsorption of the tested metals were studied. It was found that at the optimum concentration of 3.0 M HNO₃, BiPCalix[4]C6/SiO₂-P exhibited excellent adsorption ability and high selectivity for Cs(I) over all the tested elements, which showed weak or almost no adsorption except Rb(I). A pseudo-second-order model was found to be able to describe the adsorption kinetics of Cs(I). The chemical complexation of Cs(I) with BiPCalix[4]C6/SiO₂-P was considered to be the rate-controlling step. Meanwhile, the thermodynamic parameters of the Cs(I) adsorption, ΔH?, ΔG?, and ΔS? were determined. The adsorption of Cs(I) onto BiPCalix[4]C6/SiO₂-P was exothermic. It was demonstrated that in 3.0 M HNO₃, the novel macroporous BiPCalix[4]C6/SiO₂-P material shows promise for the partitioning of Cs(I) from highly active liquid waste.     

Optimisation of production conditions for 4-hydroxy-2,6-dioxabicyclo(3,3,0)octan-8-one[1S,4S,5R] by catalytic oxidation

The 4-Hydroxy-2,6-dioxabicyclo(3,3,0)Octan-8-one[1S,4S,5R], monoketone, is obtained by catalytic oxidation of isosorbide—or 2,6-dioxabicyclo(3,3,0)4,8-octandiol[1R,4S,5R,8R]—in an aqueous solution with a stream of oxygen and in the presence of a platinum on carbon catalyst. Setting up sequentially two experimental designs made it possible to study the three main factors which influence the monoketone formation in the case of two reactors of different size and profile. Optimisation of selective and/or quantitative conditions is carried out by comparing response surfaces. Several functional configurations for a discontinuous reactor under agitation are proposed as a function of the constraints chosen.     

Study of a gold electrode modified by trans-[Ru(NH3)4(Ist)SO4] to produce an electrochemical sensor for nitric oxide

The modification of a gold electrode surface by electropolymerization of trans-[Ru(NH₃)₄(Ist)SO₄]⁺ to produce an electrochemical sensor for nitric oxide was investigated. The influence of dopamine, serotonin and nitrite as interferents for NO detection was also examined using square-wave voltammetry (SWV). The characterization of the modified electrode was carried out by cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM) and SERS techniques. The gold electrode was successfully modified by the trans-[Ru(NH₃)₄(Ist)SO₄]⁺ complex ion using cyclic voltammetry. The experiments show that a monolayer of the film is achieved after ten voltammetric cycles, that NO in solution can coordinate to the metal present in the layer, that dopamine, serotonin and nitrite are interferents for the detection of NO, and that the response for the nitrite is much less significant than the responses for dopamine and serotonin. The proposed modified electrode has the potential to be applied as a sensor for NO.