The authors thank the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada and the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for funding and scholarship support.

NOTA: solventes deuterados foram secos de acordo com o procedimento da literatura quando necessário, e todos os outros solventes foram secas sobre uma série de colunas Grubbs&#39;-tipo 12 e desgaseificada antes do uso. Potássio 1,2,4-tris (dif enilf osf ino) ciclopentadieno [K] [(Ph 2 P) 3 C 5 H 2] e N-heterocíclico de carbeno 1,3,4,5-tetramethylimidazole-2-ilideno (Me Me NHC ) foram sintetizados de acordo com procedimentos da literatura e esta última foi sublimado antes de ser utilizado. 9,13 ciclohexeno foi seca sobre CaH 2, destilada e desgaseificada antes do uso. Acetonitrilo-d 3 (CD 3 CN) e diclorometano-d 2 (CD 2 Cl 2) foram secos sobre pentóxido de fósforo e desgaseificada antes do uso. A terra de diatomáceas foi seco num forno a 150 ° C durante a noite antes da utilização. Todos os outros reagentes foram utilizados como recebidos. 1. Síntese de [dppeP] [Br] <ol><li> Dissolve 1,00 g de 1,2-bis (difenilfosfino) etano (dppe) em cerca de 40 ml de anidro, desgaseificado diclorometano (DCM) em um balão de Schlenk de 250 ml, sob atmosfera de gás inerte, equipado com um septo de borracha. </li><li> Por meio de seringa ou cânula de transferência, adicionar 2,53 ml de seco, desgaseif içado, ciclo-hexeno para o balão de Schlenk contendo a solução em agitação de DPPE. </li><li> A esta solução, adicionar 0,26 mL de PBr3 através de uma seringa, gota a gota com agitação vigorosa. A solução deve transformar imediatamente formas precipitado amarelo e branco pálido após agitação da solução durante 20 min. Deixar a reacção a agitar durante várias horas ou durante a noite. </li><li> Depois de se agitar durante várias horas ou durante a noite, filtrar a mistura reaccional através de um balão de vidro poroso coberto com uma espessa tampão de terra de diatomáceas de uma polegada para remover o precipitado. </li><li> Recolher a solução resultante e remover o DCM sob vácuo numa linha de Schlenk. </li><li> Ao óleo resultante, adicionar cerca de 75 ml de tetra-hidrofurano (THF), enquanto rirring vigorosamente (ou sonicação) para precipitar o produto como um sólido branco. </li><li> Imediatamente após a formar um precipitado branco, recolhê-lo através de filtração com um frasco de vidro sinterizado, sob uma atmosfera inerte. Recolhe-se o sólido imediatamente, e não deixar a suspensão a agitar durante mais de 30 min. </li><li> Uma vez recolhidos, dissolve-se uma pequena quantidade de [dppeP] [Br] no CD 2 Cl 2 ou CDCl3 obter 31 P, 1 H e 13 C RMN para confirmar a pureza. [dppeP] [Br] pode ser armazenado indefinidamente sob uma atmosfera inerte, ou durante várias semanas na bancada. 6 </li></ol> 2. Síntese de [dppeP] [BPh 4] <ol><li> Dissolve-se 0,5 g de [dppeP] sal [Br] em 5 ml de DCM, num balão de Schlenk. Agita-se a solução sob atmosfera de azoto. Em seguida, adicionar 0,35 g de tetrafenilborato de sódio em 5 ml de THF. </li><li> Permitir que a solução a agitar durante várias horas ou durante a noite, até se formar um precipitado fino. </li><li> Centrifugar os sUSPENSÃO para eliminar o precipitado (KBr) e remover o solvente sob pressão reduzida para se obter o ácido [dppeP] [BPh 4] como um pó branco. </li></ol> 3. Síntese de [Me NHC Me 2 P] [BPh 4] <ol><li> Carregar um frasco de 100 ml Schlenk com 0,200 g de Mim NHC Me e uma barra de agitação sob uma atmosfera inerte. </li><li> Carregar um frasco de 100 ml de fundo redondo, com 0,603 g de [dppeP] [4 BPh] sob uma atmosfera inerte. </li><li> Cânula de transferência de 20 mL de THF ao balão de Schlenk contendo 0,200 g de Me NHC Me e começar agitação magnética. </li><li> Transferência de cânula 20 ml de THF para balão de 100 ml de fundo redondo com 0,603 g de [dppeP] [4 BPh] e agita-se até se dissolver. </li><li> Cânula transferir a solução de [dppeP] [BPh 4] em THF à solução em agitação de Me Me NHC em THF e permitir que a solução de cor amarela a agitar durante 1 h. </li><li> Concentrar as s amarelaslução a um terço do volume original (13 ml) sob pressão reduzida. </li><li> Adicionar éter dietílico (Et2O) (40 ml) à solução concentrada agitação para iniciar a precipitação do produto amarelo e permitir que a suspensão resultante a agitar durante 20 min. </li><li> Coloque uma frita selado equipado ligado a um balão de Schlenk de 100 ml na linha de Schlenk e criar uma atmosfera inerte, por evacuação do frasco usando vácuo e enchimento do balão com azoto a partir da linha Schleck. Evacuar durante 5 minutos e volte a encher com azoto 3 vezes para garantir uma atmosfera inerte. </li><li> Cânula transferir a suspensão Et2O para dentro do aparelho e filtrar o precipitado. </li><li> Lavar o precipitado com 10 mL de Et2O três vezes e permitir que o precipitado a secar sob pressão reduzida durante 2 horas. </li><li> Opcional) Permitir que o filtrado e as lavagens para se evaporar lentamente, sob azoto, para recristalizar DPPE. Lavar os cristais com uma quantidade mínima de hexano, seco, e recolher ocristais para reutilização. </li></ol> 4. Síntese de (Ph 2 P) C 5 H 2 (Ph 2 P) 2P <ol><li> Para um balão de Schlenk de 150 ml contendo 0.484g [dppeP] [BR], numa atmosfera inerte, adicionar 40 ml de seco, desgaseificado THF. </li><li> Coloque a Schlenk em um banho de gelo seco / acetona para se arrefecer a suspensão até -78 ° C. </li><li> Cânula transferir uma solução em THF de 0,625 g [K] [(Ph 2 P) 3 C 5 H 2] num balão de fundo redondo, ao flash de Schlenk contendo [dppeP] [Br]. </li><li> Quando a adição está completa, o balão de Schlenk de remover a partir do banho de acetona e deixa-se aquecer até à temperatura ambiente. Depois de se agitar durante 2 h, a solução será amarelo claro com um precipitado branco presente. </li><li> Transferir a suspensão para um filtro de frita isenta de ar equipada com um balão de Schlenk de 150 ml, para remover o precipitado branco (KBr). </li><li> Recolher a solução amarela e remover o THF sob vácuo. </li><li> Adicionar uma mistura 80:20mistura de éter dietílico seco e desgaseificado: pentano para o óleo resultante e agita-se durante 20 min. </li><li> Recolhe-se o produto (Ph 2 P) C 5 H 2 (Ph 2 P) P 2 como um precipitado amarelo pálido por filtração da suspensão através de, um frasco de vidro sinterizado livre de ar. A solução de éter / pentano restante contém a impureza DPPE e pode ser descartado ou o solvente pode ser removido sob vácuo e o DPPE recolhido para uso posterior. </li></ol>

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Estruturas cristalinas e RMN multi-nuclear (31 P, 1 H e 13 C) foram obtidos para todos os produtos relatados para confirmar a conectividade. espectrometria de massa de electrospray de ionização foi usada para confirmar a presença dos catiões e análise elementar foi usada para confirmar a pureza analítica das amostras. É imperativo que todas as reações são realizadas em um ambiente seco e sem ar para garantir que nenhum inesperada subprodutos ou produtos de decomposição são formadas. Usando um ligeiro excesso de DPPE, bem como um excesso (10 equivalentes) de ciclo-hexeno é necessário, para assegurar bons rendimentos de [dppeP] [Br]. Não há grandes limitações das técnicas aqui descritas. As reações ligando deslocamento com [dppeP] [BR] são limitadas apenas aos ligantes de capacidade doadora suficiente para deslocar o DPPE do [dppeP] molécula [Br]. Não obstante, a vantagem significativa para esta metodologia é a controlled libertação de &quot;P +&quot; sem a geração de imprevistos subprodutos ou a utilização de reagentes duras. Assim, esta metodologia pode ser empregue no futuro para gerar novas moléculas contendo porções P i.

A química dos principais elementos do grupo em anormalmente baixos de oxidação ou de valência estados tem sido uma área de interesse significativo ao longo das últimas duas décadas. 1 Além do interesse fundamental decorrente da sua ligação e estrutura única, esses compostos apresentam muitas vezes reacções que são muito diferentes dos as dos seus mais típicos homólogos estado de oxidação. Neste sentido, eles oferecem um potencial significativo como reagentes para a construção de mais principais grupo de elementos que contém materiais complexos. Uma classe marco de fósforo baixo-valente contendo moléculas são cátions &quot;triphosphenium&quot; que foram relatados pela primeira vez por Schmidpeter na década de 1980. 2 Esses íons apresentam um íon dicoordinate fósforo (I) ligado por dois substituintes phosphonio, com as variantes mais estáveis construída a partir de um . quelante enquadramento 3,4 Nosso grupo tem otimizado a síntese de sais de iodetos triphosphenium 5-7 e temdemonstraram que estes compostos estáveis são agentes de transferência de P + versáteis que são úteis para a síntese controlada de fósforo (I) Os oligómeros molecular contendo, 8, 9 e zwiteriões corantes de cianina phosphamethine 10,11. Embora as sínteses originais de tais compostos de fósforo, muitas vezes envolvem perigosas molecular contendo reagentes e / ou reduzindo altamente condições, o percurso controlado apresentamos é seguro, P-átomo eficiente e conveniente. O método resulta em materiais de elevada pureza, que podem ser utilizadas como corantes, os ligandos para complexos de metais de transição e os precursores para as espécies mais complexas contendo fósforo.

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			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:283px;">bis(diphenyl)phosphino ethane (dppe)</td>
			<td style="width:99px;">Strem</td>
			<td style="width:119px;">1663-45-2</td>
			<td style="width:468px;">98% Stored in gloved box, used as is.&#160;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:283px;">Anhydrous Dichloromethane (DCM)</td>
			<td style="width:99px;">Sigma Aldrich</td>
			<td align="right" style="width:119px;">270997</td>
			<td>Purified through solvent purification system, or standard methods</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:283px;">Anhydrous Cyclohexene&#160;</td>
			<td style="width:99px;">Sigma Aldrich</td>
			<td align="right" style="width:119px;">29240</td>
			<td>Dried over calcium hydride and distilled.&#160;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:283px;">Phosphorus Tribromide (PBr3)</td>
			<td style="width:99px;">Sigma Aldrich</td>
			<td align="right" style="width:119px;">157783</td>
			<td>99% Stored in glove box, used as is. Air sensitive</td>
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		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:283px;">Anyhydrous Tetrahydrofuran (THF)</td>
			<td style="width:99px;">Sigma Aldrich</td>
			<td align="right" style="width:119px;">401757</td>
			<td>Purified through solvent purification system, or standard methods</td>
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			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:283px;">Methylene Chloride-D2 (CD2Cl2)</td>
			<td style="width:99px;">Sigma Aldrich</td>
			<td style="width:119px;">DLM-23-25</td>
			<td>Dried over phosphorus pentoxide, vacuum transferred or distilled</td>
		</tr>
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			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:283px;">Acetonitrile</td>
			<td style="width:99px;">Alfa Aesar</td>
			<td align="right" style="width:119px;">5/8/1975</td>
			<td>Stored in glove box, used as is</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:283px;">Sodium Tetraphenylborate</td>
			<td style="width:99px;">Sigma Aldrich</td>
			<td style="width:119px;">T25402</td>
			<td>Stored in glove box, used as is</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:283px;">Anyhydrous Diethyl Ether&#160;</td>
			<td style="width:99px;">Sigma Aldrich</td>
			<td align="right" style="width:119px;">673811</td>
			<td>Purified through solvent purification system, or standard methods</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:283px;">Anhydrous Pentane</td>
			<td style="width:99px;">Sigma Aldrich</td>
			<td align="right" style="width:119px;">236705</td>
			<td>Purified through solvent purification system, or standard methods</td>
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preparation and reactivity of a triphosphenium bromide salt: a convenient and stable source of phosphorus(i)

Apresentamos aqui a síntese optimizada de um sal brometo de triphosphenium. Para além de ser um reagente de metátese versátil, este composto de baixo-valente-fósforo contendo invulgarmente estável actua como um agente de transferência de P + útil. Ao contrário de métodos tradicionais utilizados para acesso de baixo coordenar espécies de fósforo, que geralmente requerem pirofóricas precursores contendo fósforo (fósforo branco, tris (trimetilsilil) f osf ina, etc), ou agentes redutores agressivos (grafite, metais alcalinos potássio, etc), o actual abordagem não envolve reagentes pirofóricos ou explosivos e pode ser feito em grandes escalas (&gt; 20 g) em excelentes rendimentos por alunos de graduação com formação sintética sem ar básica. O contra-ião brometo é facilmente trocado por outros aniões, tais como borato de tetrafenilo (aqui descrito), utilizando reagentes típicos de metátese sal para se obter materiais com propriedades e reactividade desejados. A versatilidade deste P + transferência de umBORDAGEM é exemplificado pelas reacções destes precursores triphosphenium com um carbeno N-heterocíclico e uma bisfosfina aniónico, cada um dos quais deslocar facilmente a bisfosfina neutra para dar um fósforo catião NHC-estabilizado (I) e um fósforo (I) contendo ião dipolar, respectivamente .

Um sal estável ([dppeP] [Br]) contendo uma fonte (I) de baixa valência de fósforo podem ser sintetizados facilmente por meio da adição de PBr3 a diphenylphosphinoethane (DPPE) na presença de um excesso de ciclo-hexeno (Figura 1) 6. Após o processamento da reacção, 31 Os espectros de RMN P mostrar a presença de um sinal de tripleto que é significativamente blindado em -220 ppm, e um sinal de dupleto a 50 ppm. Um forte acoplamento entre os núcleos é observado na ordem de 500 Hz (Figura 2). Os cristais individuais podem ser cultivadas a partir de acetonitrilo ou diclorometano soluções concentradas e análise de difracção de raios-X de cristal único revela que [dppeP] [Br] tem uma estrutura separada de iões com duas unidades de fórmula presentes na unidade assimétrica (Figura 4). O ião brometo pode ser trocado por um anião menos reactivo, SUCH, tal como sulfonato de trif luorometano (triflato, OTf) ou tetrafenilborato (BPH 4). O espectro de RMN 31 P deste produto é quase idêntica à do material de partida [dppeP] [Br] (Figura 3). A adição de [dppeP] [BPh 4] a uma solução que contém dois equivalentes de carbeno Me NHC Me resultados no deslocamento do quelantes bis-fosfina pelos ligandos NHC mais fortemente doando e gera o corante amarelo phosphamethine cianina [Me NHC Me 2 P ] [BPh 4] (Figura 1). Porque [NHC Me Me 2 P] [BPh 4] é solúvel em THF, mas insolúveis em éter de dietilo, o último é usado para remover o subproduto de biofosfina, que é altamente solúvel na maioria dos solventes. Uma vez separado por filtração, lavado e seco, [Me Me 2 NHC P] [BPh 4] é obtido na forma de umpó amarelo analiticamente puro. O espectro de RMN 31 P deste material dissolvido em acetonitrilo-d 3 apresenta um sinal singuleto a -113 ppm, que é blindado em relação à phosphaalkenes significativamente típicos (cf. 31 P RMN δ para P = 233,06 ppm -mesityldiphenylmethylenephosphine 14) o que é consistente com a designação de fósforo (I) (Figura 5). Da mesma forma, relativamente longos comprimentos de ligação CP, o ângulo de CPC aguda e de torção dos heterociclos a partir do plano de CPC observada na estrutura cristalina de [Me NHC Me 2 P] [BPh 4] (Figura 6) também são mais consistentes com as de fósforo (I) descrição. Para além das suas aplicações potenciais como um corante, compostos tais como [NHC Me Me 2 P] [BPh 4], também provaram ser úteis ligantes e reagentes para a preparação de Cafosfinas tionic de um tipo que são componentes úteis em aplicações catalíticas. 15 A reacção de potássio 1,2,4-tris (dif enilf osf ino) ciclopentadieno em uma proporção de 1: 1 com estequiométrica [dppeP] [BR] rendimentos (Ph 2 P) C 5 H 2 (Ph 2 P) P 2 em rendimento quantitativo ( A Figura 1) 9. Os únicos produtos derivados desta reacção, isto é KBr e DPPE, pode ser removido por filtrações em THF e éter dietílico / pentano, respectivamente. O espectro de RMN 31 P obtido a partir de uma solução concentrada de (Ph 2 P) C 5 H 2 (Ph 2 P) P 2 em CD 2 Cl 2 (Figura 7) revela a presença de um sinal de tripleto a -174 ppm, atribuível aos o centro dicoordinate fósforo (I), um sinal singuleto a -16,9 ppm para o fragmento Ph 2 P sobre a coluna vertebral, e um sinal dupleto atribuível aos dois Ph &lt;grupos sub&gt; P 2 que o quelato de centro da fósforo (I). Esta estrutura desta molécula obtida a partir de uma análise de difracção de raios-X de cristal único é representado na Figura 8. Os cristais podem ser cultivadas por meio de evaporação lenta de uma solução concentrada de DCM, THF, ou mesmo uma solução diluída de éter dietílico. A química do ligando de (Ph 2 P) C 5 H 2 (Ph 2 P) 2 P é de interesse porque a molécula apresenta três tipos diferentes de locais dadores com os quais podem interagir com metais: ele apresenta um local de fosfina, uma phosphide- como local, e um site ciclopentadieneto 9. <img alt="figura 1" src="/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig1.jpg" /> Figura 1. A reacção de DPPE com PBr3 e ciclohexeno, [dppeP] [BPh 4] Comigo NHC Me, e dppeP] [BR] com [K] [(Ph 2 P)3 C 5 H 2]. <a href="https://ecsource-jove-com.remotexs.ntu.edu.sg/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig1large.jpg" target="_blank">Por favor clique aqui para ver uma versão maior desta figura.</a> <img alt="Figura 2" src="/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig2.jpg" /> Figura 2. 31 P (A), 1H (B), e C 13 (C) Os espectros de RMN de [dppeP] [Br] recolhidos no CD 2 Cl 2 preparada tal como descrito no protocolo. <a href="https://ecsource-jove-com.remotexs.ntu.edu.sg/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig2large.jpg" target="_blank">Por favor clique aqui para ver um maior versão desta figura.</a> <img alt="Figura 3" src="/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig3.jpg" /> <sTrong&gt; Figura 3. 31 P (A), 1H (B), 11 B (C), e 13 C (D) [dppeP] [BPh 4] recolhidos no CD 2 Cl 2 preparada tal como descrito no protocolo. <a href="https://ecsource-jove-com.remotexs.ntu.edu.sg/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig3large.jpg" target="_blank">Por favor clique aqui para ver uma versão maior desta figura.</a> <img alt="Figura 4" src="/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig4.jpg" /> Figura 4. Estrutura Molecular de [dppeP] [BR] (A) e [dppeP] [BPh 4] (B). <a href="https://ecsource-jove-com.remotexs.ntu.edu.sg/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig4large.jpg" target="_blank">Por favor clique aqui para ver uma versão maior do th</a>é figura. <img alt="Figura 5" src="/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig5.jpg" /> Figura 5. 31 P (A), 1H (B), 11 B (C) e 13 C (D) Espectros de RMN de [NHC Me Me 2 P] [BPh 4] recolhido em CD3CN preparado como descrito no protocolo. <a href="https://ecsource-jove-com.remotexs.ntu.edu.sg/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig5large.jpg" target="_blank">por favor clique aqui para ver uma versão maior desta figura.</a> <img alt="Figura 6" src="/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig6.jpg" /> Figura 6.<html> Estrutura molecular de [Me NHC Me 2 P] [BPh 4]. <a href="https://ecsource-jove-com.remotexs.ntu.edu.sg/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig6large.jpg" target="_blank">Por favor clique aqui para ver uma versão maior desta figura.</a> <img alt="Figura 7" src="/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig7.jpg" /> Figura 7. 31 P (A), 1H (B), e C 13 (C) Os espectros de RMN (Ph 2 P) C 5 H 2 (Ph 2 P) 2 P recolhido no CD 2 Cl 2 preparado como descrito no o protocolo.//ecsource-jove-com.remotexs.ntu.edu.sg/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig7large.jpg &quot;target =&quot; _ blank &quot;&gt; Clique aqui para ver uma versão maior desta figura. <img alt="Figura 8" src="/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig8.jpg" /> Figura 8. Estrutura Molecular de (Ph 2 P) C 5 H 2 (Ph 2 P) 2 P. <a href="https://ecsource-jove-com.remotexs.ntu.edu.sg/files/ftp_upload/55021/55021fig8large.jpg" target="_blank">Por favor clique aqui para ver uma versão maior desta figura.</a>

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Preparation and Reactivity of a Triphosphenium Bromide Salt: A Convenient and Stable Source of PhosphorusI

The synthesis of a triphosphenium bromide salt is described and its use as a P+ transfer agent is outlined by reactions with an N-heterocyclic carbene and an anionic bisphosphine, yielding an NHC-stabilized P(I) cation and a P(I) containing zwitterion, respectively.

Preparação e Reatividade de uma Triphosphenium Brometo Sal: Uma fonte adequada e estável de fósforo (I)

We present herein the optimized synthesis of a triphosphenium bromide salt. Apart from being a versatile metathesis reagent, this unusually stable ...

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Preparation and Reactivity of a Triphosphenium Bromide Salt: A Convenient and Stable Source of Phosphorus(I)

7.7K visualizações.  University of Windsor. The synthesis of a triphosphenium bromide salt is described and its use as a P+ transfer agent is outlined by reactions with an N-heterocyclic carbene and an anionic bisphosphine, yielding an NHC-stabilized P(I) cation and a P(I) containing zwitterion, respectively.

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Preparation and Use of Samarium Diiodide (SmI2) in Organic Synthesis: The Mechanistic Role of HMPA and Ni(II) Salts in the Samarium Barbier Reaction

Although initially considered an esoteric reagent, SmI2 has become a common tool for synthetic organic chemists. SmI2 is generated through the addition of molecular iodine to samarium metal in THF.1,2-3 It is a mild and selective single electron reductant and its versatility is a result of its ability to initiate a wide range of reductions including C-C bond-forming and cascade or sequential reactions. SmI2 can reduce a variety of functional groups including sulfoxides and sulfones, phosphine oxides, epoxides, alkyl and aryl halides, carbonyls, and conjugated double bonds.2-12 One of the fascinating features of SmI-2-mediated reactions is the ability to manipulate the outcome of reactions through the selective use of cosolvents or additives. In most instances, additives are essential in controlling the rate of reduction and the chemo- or stereoselectivity of reactions.13-14 Additives commonly utilized to fine tune the reactivity of SmI2 can be classified into three major groups: (1) Lewis bases (HMPA, other electron-donor ligands, chelating ethers, etc.), (2) proton sources (alcohols, water etc.), and (3) inorganic additives (Ni(acac)2, FeCl3, etc).3
Understanding the mechanism of SmI2 reactions and the role of the additives enables utilization of the full potential of the reagent in organic synthesis. The Sm-Barbier reaction is chosen to illustrate the synthetic importance and mechanistic role of two common additives: HMPA and Ni(II) in this reaction. The Sm-Barbier reaction is similar to the traditional Grignard reaction with the only difference being that the alkyl halide, carbonyl, and Sm reductant are mixed simultaneously in one pot.1,15 Examples of Sm-mediated Barbier reactions with a range of coupling partners have been reported,1,3,7,10,12 and have been utilized in key steps of the synthesis of large natural products.16,17 Previous studies on the effect of additives on SmI2 reactions have shown that HMPA enhances the reduction potential of SmI2 by coordinating to the samarium metal center, producing a more powerful,13-14,18 sterically encumbered reductant19-21 and in some cases playing an integral role in post electron-transfer steps facilitating subsequent bond-forming events.22 In the Sm-Barbier reaction, HMPA has been shown to additionally activate the alkyl halide by forming a complex in a pre-equilibrium step.23
Ni(II) salts are a catalytic additive used frequently in Sm-mediated transformations.24-27 Though critical for success, the mechanistic role of Ni(II) was not known in these reactions. Recently it has been shown that SmI2 reduces Ni(II) to Ni(0), and the reaction is then carried out through organometallic Ni(0) chemistry.28
These mechanistic studies highlight that although the same Barbier product is obtained, the use of different additives in the SmI2 reaction drastically alters the mechanistic pathway of the reaction. The protocol for running these SmI2-initiated reactions is described.

Preparation and Use of Samarium Diiodide SmI2 in Organic Synthesis: The Mechanistic Role of HMPA and NiII Salts in the Samarium Barbier Reaction

A straightforward procedure for the preparation of samarium diiodide (SmI2) in THF is described. The role of two main additives namely hexamethylphosphoramide (HMPA) and Ni(acac)2 in Sm mediated reactions is demonstrated in the Sm-Barbier reaction.

Preparação e Uso de Samário diiodeto (SMI<sub&gt; 2</sub&gt;) Em Organic Synthesis: The Role mecanístico de HMPA e (II) de Ni Sais na Reacção Barbier Samário

Although initially considered an esoteric reagent, SmI2 has become a common tool for synthetic organic chemists. SmI2 is generated through the addition of ...

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Preparing Adherent Cells for X-ray Fluorescence Imaging by Chemical Fixation

X-ray fluorescence imaging allows us to non-destructively measure the spatial distribution and concentration of multiple elements simultaneously over large or small sample areas. It has been applied in many areas of science, including materials science, geoscience, studying works of cultural heritage, and in chemical biology. In the case of chemical biology, for example, visualizing the metal distributions within cells allows us to study both naturally-occurring metal ions in the cells, as well as exogenously-introduced metals such as drugs and nanoparticles. Due to the fully hydrated nature of nearly all biological samples, cryo-fixation followed by imaging under cryogenic temperature represents the ideal imaging modality currently available. However, under the circumstances that such a combination is not easily accessible or practical, aldehyde based chemical fixation remains useful and sometimes inevitable. This article describes in as much detail as possible in the preparation of adherent mammalian cells by chemical fixation for X-ray fluorescent imaging.

Here, we present a protocol on how to determine the quantity and distribution of metals in a sample using synchrotron X-ray fluorescence. We focus on adherent cells, and describe the chemical fixation method to prepare this sample. We then describe how to mount and image the sample using synchrotron X-rays.

Preparando células aderentes para fluorescência de raios-X Imagem por Chemical Fixation

X-ray fluorescence imaging allows us to non-destructively measure the spatial distribution and concentration of multiple elements simultaneously over ...

The Synthesis, Characterization and Reactivity of a Series of Ruthenium N-triphosPh Complexes

Herein we report the synthesis of a tridentate phosphine ligand N(CH2PPh2)3 (N-triphosPh) (1) via a phosphorus based Mannich reaction of the hydroxylmethylene phosphine precursor with ammonia in methanol under a nitrogen atmosphere. The N-triphosPh ligand precipitates from the solution after approximately 1 hr of reflux and can be isolated analytically pure via simple cannula filtration procedure under nitrogen. Reaction of the N-triphosPh ligand with [Ru3(CO)12] under reflux affords a deep red solution that show evolution of CO gas on ligand complexation. Orange crystals of the complex [Ru(CO)2{N(CH2PPh2)3}-&#954;3P] (2) were isolated on cooling to RT. The 31P{1H} NMR spectrum showed a characteristic single peak at lower frequency compared to the free ligand. Reaction of a toluene solution of complex 2 with oxygen resulted in the instantaneous precipitation of the carbonate complex [Ru(CO3)(CO){N(CH2PPh2)3}-&#954;3P] (3) as an air stable orange solid. Subsequent hydrogenation of 3 under 15 bar of hydrogen in a high-pressure reactor gave the dihydride complex [RuH2(CO){N(CH2PPh2)3}-&#954;3P] (4), which was fully characterized by X-ray crystallography and NMR spectroscopy. Complexes 3 and 4 are potentially useful catalyst precursors for a range of hydrogenation reactions, including biomass-derived products such as levulinic acid (LA). Complex 4 was found to cleanly react with LA in the presence of the proton source additive NH4PF6 to give [Ru(CO){N(CH2PPh2)3}-&#954;3P{CH3CO(CH2)2CO2H}-&#954;2O](PF6) (6).

The Synthesis, Characterization and Reactivity of a Series of Ruthenium N-triphosPh Complexes

Ruthenium phosphine complexes are widely used for homogeneous catalytic reactions such as hydrogenations. The synthesis of a series of novel tridentate ruthenium complexes bearing the N-triphos ligand N(CH2PPh2)3 is reported. Additionally, the stoichiometric reaction of a dihydride Ru&#8211;N-triphos complex with levulinic acid is described.

A Síntese, Caracterização e Reatividade de uma série de Rutênio<em&gt; N</em&gt; -triphos<sup&gt; Ph</sup&gt; Complexos

Herein we report the synthesis of a tridentate phosphine ligand N(CH2PPh2)3 (N-triphosPh) (1) via a phosphorus based Mannich reaction of the ...

Preparation of Mica and Silicon Substrates for DNA Origami Analysis and Experimentation

The designed nature and controlled, one-pot synthesis of DNA origami provides exciting opportunities in many fields, particularly nanoelectronics. Many of these applications require interaction with and adhesion of DNA nanostructures to a substrate. Due to its atomically flat and easily cleaned nature, mica has been the substrate of choice for DNA origami experiments. However, the practical applications of mica are relatively limited compared to those of semiconductor substrates. For this reason, a straightforward, stable, and repeatable process for DNA origami adhesion on derivatized silicon oxide is presented here. To promote the adhesion of DNA nanostructures to silicon oxide surface, a self-assembled monolayer of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) is deposited from an aqueous solution that is compatible with many photoresists. The substrate must be cleaned of all organic and metal contaminants using Radio Corporation of America (RCA) cleaning processes and the native oxide layer must be etched to ensure a flat, functionalizable surface. Cleanrooms are equipped with facilities for silicon cleaning, however many components of DNA origami buffers and solutions are often not allowed in them due to contamination concerns. This manuscript describes the set-up and protocol for in-lab, small-scale silicon cleaning for researchers who do not have access to a cleanroom or would like to incorporate processes that could cause contamination of a cleanroom CMOS clean bench. Additionally, variables for regulating coverage are discussed and how to recognize and avoid common sample preparation problems is described.

Reproducible cleaning processes for substrates used in DNA origami research are described, including bench-top RCA cleaning and derivatization of silicon oxide. Protocols for surface preparation, DNA origami deposition, drying parameters, and simple experimental set-ups are illustrated.

Preparação de Mica e silício substratos para análise do DNA Origami e Experimentação

The designed nature and controlled, one-pot synthesis of DNA origami provides exciting opportunities in many fields, particularly nanoelectronics. Many of ...

Preparation and Characterization of Individual and Multi-drug Loaded Physically Entrapped Polymeric Micelles

Amphiphilic block copolymers like polyethyleneglycol-block-polylactic acid (PEG-b-PLA) can self-assemble into micelles above their critical micellar concentration forming hydrophobic cores surrounded by hydrophilic shells in aqueous environments. The core of these micelles can be utilized to load hydrophobic, poorly water soluble drugs like docetaxel (DTX) and everolimus (EVR). Systematic characterization of the micelle structure and drug loading capabilities are important before in vitro and in vivo studies can be conducted. The goal of the protocol described herein is to provide the necessary characterization steps to achieve standardized micellar products. DTX and EVR have intrinsic solubilities of 1.9 and 9.6 &#181;g/ml respectively Preparation of these micelles can be achieved through solvent casting which increases the aqueous solubility of DTX and EVR to 1.86 and 1.85 mg/ml, respectively. Drug stability in micelles evaluated at room temperature over 48 hr indicates that 97% or more of the drugs are retained in solution. Micelle size was assessed using dynamic light scattering and indicated that the size of these micelles was below 50 nm and depended on the molecular weight of the polymer. Drug release from the micelles was assessed using dialysis under sink conditions at pH 7.4 at 37 oC over 48 hr. Curve fitting results indicate that drug release is driven by a first order process indicating that it is diffusion driven.

The goal of this protocol is to describe the preparation and characterization of physically entrapped, poorly water soluble drugs in micellar drug delivery systems composed of amphiphilic block copolymers.

Preparação e caracterização de Individual e Multi-carregadas com droga Fisicamente Entrapped poliméricos Micelles

Amphiphilic block copolymers like polyethyleneglycol-block-polylactic acid (PEG-b-PLA) can self-assemble into micelles above their critical micellar ...

A Simple Method for the Size Controlled Synthesis of Stable Oligomeric Clusters of Gold Nanoparticles under Ambient Conditions

Reducing dilute aqueous HAuCl4 with sodium thiocyanate (NaSCN) under alkaline conditions produces 2 to 3 nm diameter nanoparticles. Stable grape-like oligomeric clusters of these yellow nanoparticles of narrow size distribution are synthesized under ambient conditions via two methods. The delay-time method controls the number of subunits in the oligoclusters by varying the time between the addition of HAuCl4 to alkaline solution and the subsequent addition of reducing agent, NaSCN. The yellow oligoclusters produced range in size from ~3 to ~25 nm. This size range can be further extended by an add-on method utilizing hydroxylated gold chloride (Na+[Au(OH4-x)Clx]-) to auto-catalytically increase the number of subunits in the as-synthesized oligocluster nanoparticles, providing a total range of 3 nm to 70 nm. The crude oligocluster preparations display narrow size distributions and do not require further fractionation for most purposes. The oligoclusters formed can be concentrated &#62;300 fold without aggregation and the crude reaction mixtures remain stable for weeks without further processing. Because these oligomeric clusters can be concentrated before derivatization they allow expensive derivatizing agents to be used economically. In addition, we present two models by which predictions of particle size can be made with great accuracy.

We describe a simple method for producing highly stable oligomeric clusters of gold nanoparticles via the reduction of chloroauric acid (HAuCl4) with sodium thiocyanate (NaSCN). The oligoclusters have a narrow size distribution and can be produced with a wide range of sizes and surface coats.

Um método simples para o tamanho Síntese controlada de estáveis ​​Oligoméricas Clusters de nanopartículas em condições ambientais

Reducing dilute aqueous HAuCl4 with sodium thiocyanate (NaSCN) under alkaline conditions produces 2 to 3 nm diameter nanoparticles. Stable grape-like ...

Combining Solid-state and Solution-based Techniques: Synthesis and Reactivity of Chalcogenidoplumbates(II or IV)

The phases of &#34;PbCh2&#34; (Ch = Se, Te) are obtained from solid-state syntheses (i.e., by the fusion of the elements under inert conditions in silica glass ampules). Reduction of such phases by elemental alkaline metals in amines affords crystalline chalcogenidoplumbate(II) salts comprised of [PbTe3]2- or [Pb2Ch3]2- anions, depending upon which sequestering agent for the cations is present: crown ethers, like 18-crown-6, or cryptands, like [2.2.2]crypt. Reactions of solutions of such anions with transition-metal compounds yield (poly-)chalcogenide anions or transition-metal chalcogenide clusters, including one with a &#181;-PbSe ligand (i.e., the heaviest-known CO homolog).
In contrast, the solid-state synthesis of a phase of the nominal composition &#34;K2PbSe2&#34; by successive reactions of the elements and by the subsequent solvothermal treatment in amines yields the first non-oxide/halide inorganic lead(IV) compound: a salt of the ortho-selenidoplumbate(IV) anion [PbSe4]4-. This was unexpected due to the redox potentials of Pb(IV) and Se(-II). Such methods can further be applied to other elemental combinations, leading to the formation of solutions with binary [HgTe2]2- or [BiSe3]3- anions, or to large-scale syntheses of K2Hg2Se3 or K3BiSe3 via the solid-state route.
All compounds are characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and elemental analysis; solutions of plumbate salts can be investigated by 205Pb and 77Se or 127Te NMR techniques. Quantum chemical calculations using density functional theory methods enable energy comparisons. They further allow for insights into the electronic configuration and thus, the bonding situation. Molecular Rh-containing Chevrel-type compounds were found to exhibit delocalized mixed valence, whereas similar telluridopalladate anions are electron-precise; the cluster with the &#181;-PbSe ligand is energetically favored over a hypothetical CO analog, in line with the unsuccessful attempt at its synthesis. The stability of formal Pb(IV) within the [PbSe4]4- anion is mainly due to a suitable stabilization within the crystal lattice.

Combining Solid-state and Solution-based Techniques: Synthesis and Reactivity of ChalcogenidoplumbatesII or IV

The synthesis of chalcogenidoplumbates(II,IV) via the in situ reduction of nominal "PbCh2" (Ch = Chalcogen) and via a solid-state reaction and subsequent solvothermal reactions is presented. Additionally, reactivities of plumbate(II) solutions are portrayed, which yield the heaviest-known CO homolog known to date: the &#181;-PbSe ligand.

Combinando Solid-state e técnicas baseadas em Solução: Síntese e reatividade de Chalcogenidoplumbates (II ou IV)

The phases of &#34;PbCh2&#34; (Ch = Se, Te) are obtained from solid-state syntheses (i.e., by the fusion of the elements under inert conditions in silica ...

Preparation and Evaluation of 99mTc-labeled Tridentate Chelates for Pre-targeting Using Bioorthogonal Chemistry

Pre-targeting combined with bioorthogonal chemistry is emerging as an effective way to create new radiopharmaceuticals. Of the methods available, the inverse electron demand Diels-Alder (IEDDA) cycloaddition between a radiolabeled tetrazines and trans-cyclooctene (TCO) linked to a biomolecule has proven to be a highly effective bioorthogonal approach to imaging specific biological targets. Despite the fact that technetium-99m remains the most widely used isotope in diagnostic nuclear medicine, there is a scarcity of methods for preparing 99mTc-labeled tetrazines. Herein we report the preparation of a family of tridentate-chelate-tetrazine derivatives and their Tc(I) complexes. These hitherto unknown compounds were radiolabeled with 99mTc using a microwave-assisted method in 31% to 83% radiochemical yield. The products are stable in saline and PBS and react rapidly with TCO derivatives in vitro. Their in vivo pre-targeting abilities were demonstrated using a TCO-bisphosphonate (TCO-BP) derivative that localizes to regions of active bone metabolism or injury. In murine studies, the 99mTc-tetrazines showed high activity concentrations in knees and shoulder joints, which was not observed when experiments were performed in the absence of TCO-BP. The overall uptake in non-target organs and pharmacokinetics varied greatly depending on the nature of the linker and polarity of the chelate.

Preparation and Evaluation of 99mTc-labeled Tridentate Chelates for Pre-targeting Using Bioorthogonal Chemistry

Here, we describe a protocol for radiolabeling and in vivo testing of tridentate 99mTc(I) chelate-tetrazine derivatives for pre-targeting and bioorthogonal chemistry.

Preparação e Avaliação de<sup&gt; 99m</sup&gt; Tc-rotulados tridentadas Quelatos de Pré-alvo Usando Bioorthogonal Química

Pre-targeting combined with bioorthogonal chemistry is emerging as an effective way to create new radiopharmaceuticals. Of the methods available, the ...

A Convenient Method for Extraction and Analysis with High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography of Catecholamine Neurotransmitters and Their Metabolites

The extraction and analysis of catecholamine neurotransmitters in biological fluids is of great importance in assessing nervous system function and related diseases, but their precise measurement is still a challenge. Many protocols have been described for neurotransmitter measurement by a variety of instruments, including high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC). However, there are shortcomings, such as complicated operation or hard-to-detect multiple targets, which cannot be avoided, and presently, the dominant analysis technique is still HPLC coupled with sensitive electrochemical or fluorimetric detection, due to its high sensitivity and good selectivity. Here, a detailed protocol is described for the pretreatment and detection of catecholamines with high pressure liquid chromatography with electrochemical detection (HPLC-ECD) in real urine samples of infants, using electrospun composite nanofibers composed of polymeric crown ether with polystyrene as adsorbent, also known as the packed-fiber solid phase extraction (PFSPE) method. We show how urine samples can be easily precleaned by a nanofiber-packed solid phase column, and how the analytes in the sample can be rapidly enriched, desorbed, and detected on an ECD system. PFSPE greatly simplifies the pretreatment procedures for biological samples, allowing for decreased time, expense, and reduction of the loss of targets. 
Overall, this work illustrates a simple and convenient protocol for solid-phase extraction coupled to an HPLC-ECD system for simultaneous determination of three monoamine neurotransmitters (norepinephrine (NE), epinephrine (E), dopamine (DA)) and two of their metabolites (3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylglycol (MHPG) and 3,4-dihydroxy-phenylacetic acid (DOPAC)) in infants' urine. The established protocol was applied to assess the differences of urinary catecholamines and their metabolites between high-risk infants with perinatal brain damage and healthy controls. Comparative analysis revealed a significant difference in urinary MHPG between the two groups, indicating that the catecholamine metabolites may be an important candidate marker for early diagnosis of cases at risk for brain damage in infants.

We present a convenient solid-phase extraction coupled to high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with electrochemical detection (ECD) for simultaneous determination of three monoamine neurotransmitters and two of their metabolites in infants' urine. We also identify the metabolite MHPG as a potential biomarker for the early diagnosis of brain damage for infants.

Um método conveniente para extração e análise com a cromatografia líquida de alta pressão de neurotransmissores catecolaminas e seus metabólitos

The extraction and analysis of catecholamine neurotransmitters in biological fluids is of great importance in assessing nervous system function and ...

Preparation of Stable Bicyclic Aziridinium Ions and Their Ring-Opening for the Synthesis of Azaheterocycles

Bicyclic aziridinium ions were generated by the removal of an appropriate leaving group through internal nucleophilic attack by nitrogen atom in the aziridine ring. The utility of bicyclic aziridinium ions, specifically 1-azoniabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane and 1-azoniabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane tosylate highlighted in the aziridine ring openings by the nucleophile with the release of the ring strain to yield the corresponding ring-expanded azaheterocycles such as pyrrolidine, piperidine and azepane with diverse substituents on the ring in regio- and stereospecific manner. Herein, we report a simple and convenient method for the preparation of the stable 1-azabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane tosylate followed by selective ring opening via a nucleophilic attack either at the bridge or at the bridgehead carbon to yield piperidine and azepane rings, respectively. This synthetic strategy allowed us to prepare biologically active natural products containing piperidine and azepane motif including sedamine, allosedamine, fagomine and balanol in highly efficient manner.

Bicyclic aziridinium ions such as 1-azoniabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane tosylate were generated from 2-[4-tolenesulfonyloxybutyl]aziridine, which was utilized for the preparation of substituted piperidines and azepanes via regio- and stereospecific ring-expansion with various nucleophiles. This highly efficient protocol allowed us to prepare diverse azaheterocycles including natural products such as fagomine, febrifugine analogue and balanol.

Preparação de Íons Aziridínio Bicíclicos Estáveis e sua Abertura de Anel para a Síntese de Azaheterociclos

Bicyclic aziridinium ions were generated by the removal of an appropriate leaving group through internal nucleophilic attack by nitrogen atom in the ...