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Molecular Weight Determinations (molecular + weight_determination)
Selected AbstractsMolecular weight determination of ultra-high mass compounds on a standard matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometer: PAMAM dendrimer generation 10 and immunoglobulin MRAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY, Issue 24 2006Roland Müller First page of article [source] Synthesis and electroluminescent properties of polyfluorene-based conjugated polymers containing bipolar groupsJOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE (IN TWO SECTIONS), Issue 22 2009Sheng-Tung Huang Abstract A bipolar dibromo monomer, bis-(4-bromophenyl)[4-(3,5-diphenyl-1,2,4- triazole-4-yl)-phenyl]amine (9), containing electro-rich triphenylamine and electro-deficient 1,2,4-triazole moieties was newly synthesized and characterized. Two fluorescent fluorene-based conjugated copolymers (TPAF, TPABTF) were prepared via facile Suzuki coupling from the dibromo bipolar monomer, 4,7-dibromo-2,1,3-benzothiadiazole (BTDZ), and 9,9-dioctylfluorene. They were characterized by molecular weight determination, IR, NMR, DSC, TGA, solubility, absorption and photoluminescence spectra, and cyclic voltammetry. The polymers showed good solubility in common organic solvents such as dichloromethane, chloroform, tetrahydrofuran, and dichlorobenzene at room temperature. They had glass transition temperatures (Tg) higher than 135 °C and 5% degradation temperatures in nitrogen atmosphere were higher than 428 °C. Single layer polymer light-emitting diodes (PLED) of ITO/PEDOT:PSS/polymer/metal showed a blue emission at 444 nm and Commission Internationale de I'Eclairage (CIE) 1931 color coordinates of (0.16, 0.13) for TPAF. The device using TPABTF as emissive material showed electroluminescence at 542 nm with CIE1931 of (0.345, 0.625), low turn-on voltage of 5 V, a maximum electroluminance of 696 cd/m2, and a peak efficiency of 2.02 cd/A. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 47: 6231,6245, 2009 [source] Effect of the combination of a benzophenone-type ultraviolet absorber with thermal stabilizers on the photodegradation of poly(vinyl chloride)JOURNAL OF VINYL & ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY, Issue 1 2010Xiuqin Xiang The effect of the combination of a UV absorber (Chimassorb 81) with different types of thermal stabilizers, including an organic calcium complex and an organotin mercaptide, on the photodegradation of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) was investigated by color difference measurements, UV,Vis spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric (TG) analysis, and viscosity-average molecular weight determination. Films of PVC containing 0.5 phr of Chimassorb 81, with and without 2 phr of a thermal stabilizer, were prepared by solution casting. Then the accelerated UV weathering of the films was carried out under xenon light with an irradiance of 0.51 W/(m2 · nm) at 65°C. The results showed that both Chimassorb 81 and the mixture of Chimassorb 81 with the organic calcium complex showed good behavior in inhibiting the photodehydrochlorination and photooxidation of PVC. In contrast, the combination of Chimassorb 81 and methyltin mercaptide significantly accelerated initial color development during the final 200 h of exposure because of the UV sensitivity of the organotin. Moreover, when Chimassorb 81 and the methyltin mercaptide were used together to stabilize PVC films, the expected antioxidant effect of the mixture was not observed, in contrast to the behavior found with other stabilized systems, perhaps because the Chimassorb 81 had been depleted by the methyltin mercaptide during the UV irradiation. The TG analysis revealed that ultraviolet irradiation had caused severe destruction of the PVC chains. However, addition of Chimassorb 81 or the combination of Chimassorb 81 with the organic calcium complex effectively prevented the destruction, as was demonstrated by changes in the activation energies for thermal degradation. J. VINYL ADDIT. TECHNOL., 2010. © 2010 Society of Plastics Engineers [source] Characterization of peach thaumatin-like proteins and their identification as major peach allergensCLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGY, Issue 9 2010A. Palacín Summary Background Peach is the most important fruit related to food allergy in the Mediterranean area. Pru p 3, its lipid transfer protein, has been described as the principal allergen responsible for cross-reactivities with other foods and pollen and the severity of clinical symptoms. However, the involvement of other allergenic families cannot be ruled out. Thaumatin-like proteins (TLPs) have been described as food allergen in several fruits, such as apple, cherry, kiwi and banana, and pollen. Objective To identify members of the TLP family in peach fruit and to characterize putative allergens. Methods Through two-dimensional (2D) electrophoresis of peach extract and immunodetections with a pool of peach-allergic patients, IgE-binding spots were identified and the corresponding proteins purified and characterized as allergens by in vitro and in vivo assays. Three isoforms, belonging to the TLP family, were purified by different chromatographic systems and characterized by N -terminal amino acid sequences, molecular weight determination (MALDI) and enzymatic activity analysis (,-1,3-gluconase test and inhibition growth of fungi). In the same way, their IgE-binding capacity and allergenic activity were tested by ELISA assays, basophil activation tests and skin prick tests (SPT). Results Two peach-TLPs, Pru p 2.0101 and Pru p 2.0201, were identified as IgE-binding spots by 2D electrophoresis. Another peach-TLP, Pru p 2.0301, was cloned and produced as recombinant protein in a yeast system. The three isoforms were purified and characterized as TLPs by immunoblotting with anti-chestnut TLP antibodies and anti-plant N -asparagine complex glycan (anti-cross-reactive carbohydrate determinant). All of them showed ,-1,3-glucanase activity and inhibition of fungal growth. The three TLPs were recognized by around 50% of the sera from 31 patients analysed in ELISA experiments. All three gave a positive response to an SPT and/or in basophil activation experiments. Conclusion Three isoforms, belonging to the TLP family, were identified in peach as principal allergens. Their prevalence, observed in in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo analyses, suggests that they are important allergens and should therefore be included in the routine diagnosis of peach allergy, at least in the Mediterranean area. Cite this as: A. Palacín, L. Tordesillas, P. Gamboa, R. Sanchez-Monge, J. Cuesta-Herranz, M. L. Sanz, D. Barber, G. Salcedo and A. Díaz-Perales, Clinical & Experimental Allergy, 2010 (40) 1422,1430. [source] Synthesis and characterization of 2,2-bis(methylol)propionic acid dendrimers with different cores and terminal groupsJOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE (IN TWO SECTIONS), Issue 7 2004Michael Malkoch Abstract Three sets of aliphatic polyester dendrimers based on 2,2-bis(methylol)propionic acid (bis-MPA) were synthesized. Two of the sets had benzylidene terminal groups and either a trimethylolpropane or triphenolic core moiety. The last set had acetonide terminal groups and a triphenolic core moiety. Benzylidene-[G#1]-anhydride and acetonide-[G#1]-anhydride were used as the reactive building blocks in the construction of all dendrimers. The large excess of building blocks used in the coupling reactions initially resulted in considerable material loss. This waste was eliminated through the development of a recycling method. 1H and 13C NMR and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) analysis were used to verify the purity of all compounds. Size exclusion chromatography (SEC) was used, as well as MALDI-TOF, for molecular weight determinations. The SEC measurements were conducted with a universal calibration method and an online right-angle laser light scattering detector. Measured dendrimer molecular weights were close to their theoretical molar masses. Observations were also made of the hydrodynamic radius and intrinsic viscosity for the different dendrimers. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 42: 1758,1767, 2004 [source] Polymerization and characterization of various di(pyridine)bis(trihalophenolato)cobalt(II) complexes in solid and melt statesPOLYMER INTERNATIONAL, Issue 10 2001Neslin Kesici Abstract The syntheses of distorted tetrahedral bis(pyridine)bis(trihalophenolato)cobalt(II) complexes from an aqueus solution were achieved and their characterization by FT-IR, X-ray, DSC, UV-visible and elemental analysis in solid state or in melt form is reported. Polymerizations of these complexes were accomplished either at constant temperature, employing different time intervals or constant decomposition times while varying the temperature range. The slow decomposition at constant temperature leads to long chain products, whereas long chains formed at higher temperatures were during a constant time. The resulting poly(dihalophenylene oxide)s were characterized by FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR spectral analysis, differential scanning calorimetry and molecular weight determinations by viscometric method. © 2001 Society of Chemical Industry [source] Synthetic, spectral as well as in vitro antimicrobial studies on some bismuth(III) bis(N,N -dialkyldithiocarbamato) alkylenedithiophosphatesAPPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY, Issue 4 2010H. P. S. Chauhan Abstract Mixed sulfur donor ligand complexes of the type bismuth(III) bis(N,N -dialkyldithiocarbamato) alkylenedithiophosphate, [R2NCS2]2BiS2POGO [where R = CH3 and C2H5; G = -CH2 -C(C2H5)2 -CH2 -, -CH2 -C(CH3)2 -CH2 -, -CH(CH3)-CH(CH3)- and -C(CH3)2 -C(CH3)2 -] were synthesized in 1:1 molar ratio of bismuth(III) bis(N,N -dialkyldithiocarbamate) chloride and ammonium alkylenedithiophosphate in refluxing benzene and characterized by melting point, molecular weight determinations, elemental analysis (C, H, N, Bi and S) and spectral [UV, IR,NMR (1H,13C and 31P) and powder X ray diffraction] studies; all these studies were in good agreement with the synthesized complexes. These newly synthesized derivatives are yellow and brown colored solids and are soluble in common organic solvents like benzene, chloroform, dichloromethane and DMF. Based on the physicochemical and spectral studies, a tentative structure of these newly synthesized complexes was assigned and the average particle size of the synthesized complexes determined by powder XRD, showing that nano range polycrystalline particles were formed with a monoclinic crystal system. These complexes were also screened for their antimicrobial activities using the well diffusion method. The free ligands as well as their mixed metal complexes were tested in vitro against four bacterial strains: two Gram-positive, Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 9144) (G+) and Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 6051), (G+) and two Gram-negative, Escherichia coli (ATCC 9637) (G,) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 25619) (G,) to assess their antimicrobial properties. The results were indeed positive and exhibited good antibacterial effects. Chloroamphenicol used as a standard for comparison and synthesized complexes showed good antibacterial effects over chloroamphenicol. On the basis of these studies, the synthesized complexes help to understand the different structural and biological properties of main group elements with sulfur donor ligands. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [source] Ecofriendly synthesis, antimicrobial and antispermatogenic activity of triorganotin(IV) complexes with 4,-nitrobenzanilide semicarbazone and 4,-nitrobezanilide thiosemicarbazoneAPPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY, Issue 4 2009Pratibha Chaudhary Abstract New series of triorganotin(IV) complexes with 4,-nitrobenzanilide semicarbazone (L1H) and 4,-nitrobenzanilide thiosemicarbazone (L2H) of the type [R3Sn(L)] (R = -CH3, -C6H5 and n -C4H9) were synthesized under microwave irradiation. All the complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, conductance measurements, molecular weight determinations and spectral data, viz., IR, UV,vis, 1H, 13C and 119Sn NMR. The central tin atoms of these complexes are all five-coordinated with trigonal bipyramidal geometry. In order to assess their growth inhibitory potency semicarbazone, thiosemicarbazone and their triorganotin(IV) complexes were tested in vitro against some pathogenic fungi and bacteria. Also the ligands and their organotin(IV) complexes were studied to assess the effects of long-term ingestion of these compounds on fertility, body and reproductive organ weights. The biochemical analyses were also performed on blood samples and reproductive organs of male rats. The findings have been presented in this paper. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [source] Behavioural dynamics in the biological control of pests: role of silicon complexesAPPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY, Issue 11 2008Savita Belwal Abstract The complexes of silicon (IV) with Schiff base ligands (L1H and L2H of isatin derivatives) having a sulfur and oxygen donor system were prepared by the reactions in methanol environment. These were isolated and characterized by elemental analysis, molecular weight determinations and conductance measurements. On the basis of electronic, infrared, 1H, 13C and 29Si NMR spectral studies, trigonal bipyramidal geometry was suggested for the resulting complexes. These data support preferential binding of sulfur and oxygen atom to the silicon atom. The disease resistance activities of the ligands and their corresponding complexes were examined successfully in in vitro and in vivo experiments, against pathogenic fungi and bacteria. Results were quite encouraging and these were compared with the standard pesticides Bavistin and Streptomycin. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [source] Organotin(IV) and organolead(IV) complexes as biocides and fertility regulators: synthetic, spectroscopic and biological studiesAPPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY, Issue 4 2006Ashu Chaudhary Abstract Biocidal, antifertility and spectroscopic aspects of organotin(IV) and organolead(IV) complexes with amino acids(L) and 2,2-bipyridine(L,) are described with the support of elemental analysis, IR, 1H, 13C, 119Sn and 207Pb NMR spectroscopy. The spectral data suggest that the ligand L acts in a monodentate and ligand L, in a bidentate manner, coordinating through the nitrogen atoms. The complexes have been characterized on the basis of molecular weight determinations and conductivity measurements. The isolated products are coloured solids, soluble in dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), dimethylformamide (DMF) and methanol. All the complexes are monomeric in nature, as indicated by their molecular weight determinations. Conductivity measurements in dry DMF show them to be non-electrolytes. The complexes have been screened against a number of fungi and bacteria to assess their growth inhibiting potential. The results are positive. In addition to these studies, the complexes show good antimicrobial properties as compared with their starting materials. The testicular sperm density, sperm morphology, sperm motility, density of cauda epididymis, spermatozoa and fertility in mating trials and the biochemical parameters of the reproductive organs of rats were examined and are discussed in detail. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [source] | |||||||||||||