Ester Function (ester + function)

Distribution by Scientific Domains


Selected Abstracts


Controlled Release of Perfumery Alcohols by Neighboring-Group Participation.

HELVETICA CHIMICA ACTA, Issue 8 2003
2-(Hydroxymethyl)-, 2-Carbamoylbenzoates, Comparison of the Rate Constants for the Alkaline Hydrolysis of 2-Acyl-
A series of 2-acylbenzoates 1 and 2, 2-(hydroxymethyl)benzoates 3, 2-carbamoylbenzoates 4,6, as well as the carbamoyl esters 7 or 8 of maleate or succinate, respectively (see Fig.,2), were prepared in a few reaction steps, and the potential use of these compounds as chemical delivery systems for the controlled release of primary, secondary, and tertiary fragrance alcohols was investigated. The rate constants for the neighboring-group-assisted alkaline ester hydrolysis were determined by anal. HPLC in buffered H2O/MeCN solution at different pH (Table,1). The rates of hydrolysis were found to depend on the structure of the alcohol, together with the precursor skeleton and the structure of the neighboring nucleophile that attacks the ester function. Primary alcohols were released more rapidly than secondary and tertiary alcohols, and benzoates of allylic primary alcohols (e.g., geraniol) were hydrolyzed 2,4 times faster than their homologous saturated alcohols (e.g., citronellol). For the same leaving alcohol, 2-[(ethylamino)carbonyl]benzoates cyclized faster than the corresponding 2-(hydroxymethyl)benzoates, and much faster than their 2-formyl and 2-acetyl analogues (see, e.g., Fig.,4). Within the carbamoyl ester series, 2-[(ethylamino)carbonyl]benzoates were found to have the highest rate constants for the alkaline ester hydrolysis, followed by unsubstituted 2-(aminocarbonyl)benzoates, or the corresponding isopropyl derivatives. To rationalize the influence of the different structural changes on the hydrolysis kinetics, the experimental data obtained for the 2-[(alkylamino)carbonyl]benzoates were compared with the results of density-functional computer simulations (Table,2 and Scheme,4). Based on a preliminary semi-empirical conformation analysis, density-functional calculations at the B3LYP/6-31G** level were carried out for the starting precursor molecules, several reaction intermediates, and the cyclized phthalimides. For the same precursor skeleton, these simple calculations were found to model the experimental data correctly. With an understanding of the influence of structural parameters on the rate constants obtained in this work, it is now possible to influence the rates of hydrolysis over several orders of magnitude, to design tailor-made precursors for a large variety of fragrance alcohols, and to predict their efficiency as controlled-release systems in practical applications. [source]


A pyrazolylamine-phosphonate monoester chelator for the fac -[M(CO)3]+ core (M = Re, 99mTc): synthesis, coordination properties and biological assessment

JOURNAL OF LABELLED COMPOUNDS AND RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS, Issue 13 2007
Elisa Palma
Abstract Aiming to develop new strategies for the labeling of hydroxyl-containing biomolecules with the organometallic core fac -[99mTc(CO)3]+, we have prepared a new model bifunctional chelator, L4 (ethyl hydrogen (2-{[2-(3,5-dimethyl-1H -pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)phosphonate), combining a pyrazolyl-amine chelating group and a monophosphonate ethyl ester function (,P(O)OHOEt). The phosphonate group allows metal stabilization, and, simultaneously, can be considered as a potential attachment site for a biomolecule. Reaction of L4 with the precursor [99mTc(H2O)3(CO)3]+ gave the model radiocomplex [99mTc(CO)3(k3 -L4)] (6a). This radiocomplex was identified by comparing its chromatographic profile with that of the corresponding Re analog (6) under the same conditions, also prepared and fully characterized by the usual analytical techniques. Radiocomplex 6a is moderately lipophilic (log Po/w = 1.07), presenting high stability in vitro without any measurable decomposition or ligand exchange, even in the presence of strong competing chelators such as histidine and cysteine (37°C, 24 h). Biodistribution studies of the complex in CD-1 mice indicated a rapid blood clearance, and a rapid clearance from main organs, occurring primarily through the hepatobiliary pathway. Complex 6a presents also a high robustness in vivo, demonstrated by its resistance to metabolic degradation in blood, and intact excretion into the urine, after RP-HPLC analysis of blood and urine samples. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [source]


Grafting polymer chains bearing an N -succinimidyl activated ester end-group onto primary amine-coated silica particles and application of a simple, one-step approach via nitroxide-mediated controlled/living free-radical polymerization

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE (IN TWO SECTIONS), Issue 1 2010
Julien Parvole
Abstract In a first part, the alkoxyamine initiator derived from BlocBuilder® based on the nitroxide SG1 and bearing an N -succinimidyl ester function was used to synthesize a variety of well-defined polymers with the activated ester group at the ,-end. The grafting of those polymer chains onto primary-amine functionalized Stöber silica particles was performed in soft conditions at room temperature and was studied as a function of the polymer chain length, the type of solvent, and the concentrations of both polymer and amine. Polymer grafting densities were mainly in the 0.1,0.2 chain nm,2 range. To increase the grafting density in simple experimental conditions, a direct one-step method was then proposed: the primary-amine modified silica, the N -succinimidyl ester functionalized alkoxyamine, and the monomer were all introduced into the reaction medium at once. This technique allowed grafting and chain growth to take place simultaneously at the polymerization temperature (i.e., 120 °C for styrene), in a single step, and produced hybrid particles with very high grafting density, up to 0.9 chain nm,2, and long polymer chains. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 48: 173,185, 2010 [source]


Determination of block size in poly(ethylene oxide)- b -polystyrene block copolymers by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE (IN TWO SECTIONS), Issue 13 2009
Marion Girod
Abstract Characterization of block size in poly(ethylene oxide)- b -poly(styrene) (PEO- b -PS) block copolymers could be achieved by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) after scission of the macromolecules into their constituent blocks. The performed hydrolytic cleavage was demonstrated to specifically occur on the targeted ester function in the junction group, yielding two homopolymers consisting of the constitutive initial blocks. This approach allows the use of well-established MALDI protocols for a complete copolymer characterization while circumventing difficulties inherent to amphiphilic macromolecule ionization. Although the labile end-group in PS homopolymer was modified by the MALDI process, PS block size could be determined from MS data since polymer chains were shown to remain intact during ionization. This methodology has been validated for a PEO- b -PS sample series, with two PEO of number average molecular weight (Mn) of 2000 and 5000 g mol,1 and Mn(PS) ranging from 4000 to 21,000 g mol,1. Weight average molecular weight (Mw), and thus polydispersity index, could also be reached for each segment and were consistent with values obtained by size exclusion chromatography. This approach is particularly valuable in the case of amphiphilic copolymers for which Mn values as determined by liquid state nuclear magnetic resonance might be affected by micelle formation. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 47: 3380,3390, 2009 [source]


The Presence of Functional Groups Key for Biodegradation in Ionic Liquids: Effect on Gas Solubility

CHEMSUSCHEM CHEMISTRY AND SUSTAINABILITY, ENERGY & MATERIALS, Issue 3 2010
Yun Deng
Abstract The effect of the incorporation of either ester or ester and ether functions into the side chain of an 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium cation on the physico-chemical properties of ionic liquids containing bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide or octylsulfate anions is studied. It is believed that the introduction of an ester function into the cation of the ionic liquids greatly increases their biodegradability. The density of three such ionic liquids is measured as a function of temperature, and the solubility of four gases,carbon dioxide, ethane, methane, and hydrogen,is determined between 303,K and 343,K and at pressures close to atmospheric level. Carbon dioxide is the most soluble gas, followed by ethane and methane; the mole fraction solubilities vary from 1.8×10,3 to 3.7×10,2. These solubilities are of the same order of magnitude as those determined for alkylimidazolium-based ionic liquids. The chemical modification of the alkyl side chain does not result in a significant change of the solvation properties of the ionic liquid. All of the solubilities decrease with increasing temperature, corresponding to an exothermal solvation process. From the variation of this property with temperature, the thermodynamic functions of solvation (Gibbs energy, enthalpy, and entropy) are calculated and provide information about the solute,solvent interactions and the molecular structure of the solutions. [source]


Pseudorotaxanes and Rotaxanes Formed by Viologen Derivatives

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, Issue 8 2006
Adam B. Braunschweig
Abstract Dibenzyl-4,4,-bipyridinium (BIPY2+) bis(hexafluorophosphate) and three of its derivatives , disubstituted at the para positions of the benzyl groups with CO2Me, F, and Me in turn , have been shown to form 1:1 complexes that are [2]pseudorotaxanes with dibenzo[24]crown-8 (DB24C8), benzometaphenylene[25]crown-8 (BMP25C8), and dipyrido[24]crown-8 (DP24C8) in CD3CN solution by 1H NMR spectroscopy and in one case in the solid state by X-ray crystallography. Binding constants (Ka) for all of these 1:1 complexes, which were determined both (1) by isothermal titration calorimetry in MeCN solution and (2) by the 1H NMR spectroscopic single-point method in CD3CN solution, were found to be, on the average, an order of magnitude less than the Ka values obtained for DB24C8 and DP24C8 with dibenzylammonium (DBA+) hexafluorophosphate and three of its derivatives, also disubstituted at the para positions of the benzyl groups with CO2Me, F and Me. In the case of BMP25C8, however, the Ka values with both categories (BIPY2+ and DBA+) of guests are much of a muchness, being both small and error prone. The equilibrium thermodynamics for these small libraries of [2]pseudorotaxanes indicate that the best bistable [2]rotaxanes incorporating both DBA+ and BIPY2+ recognition sites are going to involve ester functions in their dumbbell components and will employ DP24C8 or, failing that, DB24C8 as the ring component. The BIPY2+threads also directed the templated assembly of [2]rotaxanes incorporating the crown ethers (DB24C8, DP24C8, and BMP25C8) and triphenylphosphonium stoppers using the threading followed by stoppering approach. The rotaxanes were characterized in solution by 1H NMR spectroscopy, and in one case, in the solid state by X-ray crystallography.(© Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2006) [source]


In-line near infrared monitoring of esterification of a molten ethylene,vinyl alcohol copolymer in a twin screw extruder

POLYMER ENGINEERING & SCIENCE, Issue 11 2006
Claire Barrès
Near infrared spectroscopy has developed in the polymer industry as a tool for in-line monitoring of processes, particularly extrusion. However, little work is dedicated to the monitoring of chemical reactions involving polymer melts. In this paper, we examine the suitability of NIR spectroscopy for monitoring the chemical modification (catalyzed esterification) of a molten ethylene,vinyl alcohol copolymer by octanoic acid in a twin screw extruder. Extrusion samples are characterized off-line, for calibration purposes, for the three species of interest (i.e. unreacted acid, OH groups, and ester functions formed on the polymer backbone) by means of two techniques: 1H NMR, allowing all three species to be quantified, and residual (free) acid titration. However, the mass balance of free acid is not straightforward, due to loss of mass by volatilization at the vent. Therefore, 1H NMR analysis and acid titration have to be combined to allow for determination of all concentrations. Multivariate calibration is implemented here to quantify and subsequently predict the analyte concentrations by using the NIR spectroscopic data. Our calibration, based on a partial least squares regression software, provides satisfactory results in terms of correlation between actual and predicted concentrations. This work demonstrates the potential of in-line NIR spectroscopy for monitoring chemical reactions with polymer melts in extrusion. POLYM. ENG. SCI. 46:1613,1624, 2006. © 2006 Society of Plastics Engineers [source]