- One pot synthesis and self-assembly of methylene blue-backboned polymers
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Studies of methylene blue-backboned polymers (MBPs) are hindered by the limited availability of polymerization methods. Herein, we developed an oxidative polymerization method to produce MBPs. The polymerization is performed in aqueous medium, and is organic solvent-free, heavy metal-free, time-efficient (on a timescale of minutes), and does not need pre-formed methylene blue chromophores. The effects of the alkyl chains of the MBPs on the photophysical properties and self-assembly behavior (e.g., vesicles and nanorings) are significant, which highlights the possibility of controlling the MBP properties via rationally tailoring the functionality of the MBP monomers prior to polymerization. Importantly, the self-assembly structures can be predicted using the dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) simulation method.
- Cai, Xuetong,Ji, Luyang,Tang, Hao,Wang, Rong,Feng, Fude
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p. 12313 - 12316
(2021/12/07)
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- Catalyst-Free Synthesis of Aryl Diamines via a Three-Step Reaction Process
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The formation of C-N bonds with aryl amines is one of the most widely studied reactions in organic chemistry. Despite this, it is still highly challenging, often requiring expensive, precious metal-based catalysts. Here we report an easy catalyst-free methodology for constructing C-N bonds. The method, which proceeds via the in situ formation of closed ring amidinium ions, allows the preparation of a series of symmetrical and/or unsymmetrical aryl diamines in notably high yields (82-98%) and purity and with a variety of different substituents. The methodology is shown successful for the preparation of aryl diamines having para- and/or meta-substituted carboxyl, nitro, bromo, methoxy, or methyl groups. This green synthetic pathway, which is catalyst free, requires only three steps, and proceeds without the need for purification. Further, it is a new sustainable, economically viable method to achieve an otherwise challenging bond formation.
- Bulut, Safak,Queen, Wendy L.
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p. 3806 - 3818
(2018/04/14)
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- Chemotherapeutically active nitro compounds. I. Nitroanilines
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More than 200 nitro compounds, most of them nitroaniline derivatives substituted with one or more radicals having a basic reaction, were prepared and investigated as to their therapeutic activity against bacteria, fungi, protozoa, helminths, viruses and tumors. Several mono nitrobenzenes with a radical having a basic reaction showed a weak in vitro activity against gram positive bacteria and against Crocker's sarcoma 180; they also showed systemic activity against nematodes (Aspiculuris tetraptera) and viruses. The majority of therapeutically active compounds with pronounced in vitro activity against Trichomonas fetus, Entamoeba histolytica, Schistosoma mansoni, cestodes, nematodes (Ancylostoma caninum), viruses (influenza, MHV, SAV and EMC) and various types of carcinoma (Ehrlich's carcinoma, leukemia 1210, Crocker's sarcoma 180) were dinitrobenzene derivatives with one radical having a basic reaction and electropositive groups or unreactive or reactive chlorine atom, and di nitrobenzene with two equal or two different radicals having a basic reaction. Compound No. 70 revealed a marked in vitro activity against fungi (Trichophyton; Microsporum, Candida albicans). Other nitro compounds such as bis mono and bis dinitrobenzene derivatives likewise showed a systemic action against E. histolytica, viruses and, in particular, carcinoma (Crocker's sarcoma 180, Ridgway's osteosarcoma). Oxygen and sulfur analogue compounds as well as compounds produced by reduction also possessed a distinct activity against E. histolytica and viruses. On the basis of the present results, the dinitrobenzenes substituted with two radicals having a basic reaction include a number which have in common a recognizable structure/activity relationship in respect to E. histolytica, Schistosoma mansoni and different types of viruses. The activity against viruses in this class of compounds is probably due to an increased interferon production in the host animal. Whether the mechanism of action is the same against E. histolytica or Schistosoma mansoni has not been determined so far. A tumorigenic effect was observed mainly in those di nitrobenzenes which are classed as alkylating compounds. Because of the small chemotherapeutic index, the trials were not continued with the most effective compounds mentioned.
- Winkelmann,Raether,Dittmar,et al.
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p. 681 - 708
(2007/10/05)
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