Iranian chemical communication

Organic chemistry

Fe3O4@SiO2-SO3H as a recyclable heterogeneous nanomagnetic catalyst for the one-pot synthesis of substituted quinolines via Friedländer heteroannulation under solvent-free conditions

Monire Beyki; Mehdi Fallah-Mehrjardi

Volume 5, Issue 4, pp. 364-493, Serial No. 17 , October 2017, , Pages 484-493

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  An efficient method has been developed for the Friedländer synthesis of substituted quinolines through a condensation reaction of 2-aminoaryl ketones with α-methylene ketones in the presence of a catalytic amount of nano Fe3O4@SiO2-SO3H under solvent-free conditions at 110 °C. The reactions ...  Read More An efficient method has been developed for the Friedländer synthesis of substituted quinolines through a condensation reaction of 2-aminoaryl ketones with α-methylene ketones in the presence of a catalytic amount of nano Fe3O4@SiO2-SO3H under solvent-free conditions at 110 °C. The reactions are completed in short times, and the products are obtained in good to excellent yields. The results revealed several advantages to our procedure, including high product yields, short reaction time, facile work-up procedure, simplicity in operation, eco-friendly reaction conditions, reusability of the catalyst and green aspects by avoiding toxic catalysts and solvents. The catalyst could simply be separated and recovered from the reaction mixture by an external magnet and reused in subsequent reactions without significant loss in activity.

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Inorganic chemistry

Synthesis, biological and molecular modeling studies of macrocyclic complexes of trivalent metal ions

Vikas Sangwan; Dharam Pal Singh

Volume 5, Issue 3, pp. 237-363, Serial No. 16 , July 2017, , Pages 345-351

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  The macrocyclic complexes of biological importance with power transition metals are synthesized by template methodology leading to the formation of the complex [MLX] X2; where L is macrocyclic ligand derived from 3,4-diaminotoluene, 2,4-thiazolidinedione, M=Cr (III) and Fe(III) X is Cl-, CH3COO- or NO3_.Characterisation ...  Read More The macrocyclic complexes of biological importance with power transition metals are synthesized by template methodology leading to the formation of the complex [MLX] X2; where L is macrocyclic ligand derived from 3,4-diaminotoluene, 2,4-thiazolidinedione, M=Cr (III) and Fe(III) X is Cl-, CH3COO- or NO3_.Characterisation of these complexes are through with the assistance of elemental analyses(CHN), molar conductance measurements, magnetic susceptiblities measurements and infrared spectral studies. Molecular modelling was done by using Avagadro 1.01 progarm and optimised geometry in which energy calculations of macrocyclic complexes were determined. Synthesised complexes were also screened for their biological activities such as antimicrobial,antifungal and antioxidant activities.

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Organic chemistry

A green and eco-friendly method for the synthesis of xanthene derivatives using cellulose sulfuric acid under solvent-free conditions

Seyyedeh Cobra Azimi; Esmayeel Abbaspour-Gilandeh

Volume 4, Issue 3, pp. 236-358, Serial No. 12 , July 2016, , Pages 245-255

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  A green and convenient method for the synthesis of 14-aryl-14H-dibenzo[a,i]xanthene-8,13-diones and spiro[dibenzo[a,i]-xanthene-14,3'-indoline]-2',8,13-triones in the presence of a catalytic amount of cellulose sulfuric acid (CSA) as an efficient biopolymer-based catalyst under solvent-free conditions ...  Read More A green and convenient method for the synthesis of 14-aryl-14H-dibenzo[a,i]xanthene-8,13-diones and spiro[dibenzo[a,i]-xanthene-14,3'-indoline]-2',8,13-triones in the presence of a catalytic amount of cellulose sulfuric acid (CSA) as an efficient biopolymer-based catalyst under solvent-free conditions at 100 °C is described. The condensation reactions of β-naphtol, 2-hydroxynaphthalene-1,4-dione with aldehydes or isatins to afford the corresponding xanthenes in good to excellent yields. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first example of a multicomponent reaction to the synthesis of these compounds using cellulose sulfuric acid. The present approach offers several advantages such as shorter reaction times, simple work-up, excellent yields, non-toxicity of the catalyst, and solvent-free conditions. Moreover, cellulose sulfuric acid is successfully reused for four cycles without significant less of activity.

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Analytical chemistry

Application of carbon ceramic modified electrode with prussian blue for electrocatalytic oxidation of nitrite ion

Sohrab Ershad; Noshin Safarzadeh; Hamzeh Akhondi-Yamchi

Volume 4, Issue 3, pp. 236-358, Serial No. 12 , July 2016, , Pages 256-264

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  A novel chemically modified electrode containing Prussian blue complex was achieved on the surface of glass carbon electrode by sol-gel technique. The electrochemical behavior of modified electrode was characterized by cyclic voltammetry in detail. The film electrode obtained was very stable and exhibited ...  Read More A novel chemically modified electrode containing Prussian blue complex was achieved on the surface of glass carbon electrode by sol-gel technique. The electrochemical behavior of modified electrode was characterized by cyclic voltammetry in detail. The film electrode obtained was very stable and exhibited electrocatalytic response for oxidation of nitrite. Results showed at bare GC electrode, a small oxidation peak current was observed at about 740 mV and a well-formed sharp catalytic oxidation peak at about 600 mV was observed at Prussian blue complex modified electrode. The transfer coefficient (α) for electrocatalytic oxidation of nitrite and the diffusion coefficient of this substance under the experimental conditions were also investigated.

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Nanochemistry

Solid state synthesis of NiO nanoparticles from [(1,2-bis(2-formyl-3-methoxyphenyl)propane)nickel(II)] chloride

Aliakbar Dehno Khalaji; Fatemeh Gharib

Volume 4, Issue 3, pp. 236-358, Serial No. 12 , July 2016, , Pages 265-272

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  In this paper, nickel oxide (NiO) nanoparticles have been prepared by solid state thermal decomposition of an acyclic nickel(II) complex (1,2-bis(2-formyl-3-methoxyphenyl)propane)nickel(II) chloride, [NiL]Cl2, in an electrical furnace at optimal temperature, 450 ºC for 3.5 h. The nickel(II) complex ...  Read More In this paper, nickel oxide (NiO) nanoparticles have been prepared by solid state thermal decomposition of an acyclic nickel(II) complex (1,2-bis(2-formyl-3-methoxyphenyl)propane)nickel(II) chloride, [NiL]Cl2, in an electrical furnace at optimal temperature, 450 ºC for 3.5 h. The nickel(II) complex is obtained via solid state synthesis using nickel(II) chloride and tetradentate O4 acyclic ligand 1,2-bis(2-formyl-3-methoxyphenyl)propane. The structure and morphology of NiO nanoparticles are characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). XRD and TEM analysis show that NiO nanoparticles have pure and cubic phase with the average size of 5-10 nm.

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Organic chemistry

An efficient solvent-free synthesis of 1,8-dioxo-octahydroxanthenes by using Fe2(SO4)3.7H2O as catalyst

Reyhaneh Khoeiniha; Ali Ezabadi; Abolfazl Olyaei

Volume 4, Issue 3, pp. 236-358, Serial No. 12 , July 2016, , Pages 273-282

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  A facile and efficient protocol for the synthesis of 1,8-dioxo-octahydroxanthenes has been developed by one-pot Knoevenagel condensation, Michael addition and cyclodehydration reaction of dimedone (active methylene carbonyl compound) with aromatic aldehydes in the presence of Iron (III) sulfate hydrate ...  Read More A facile and efficient protocol for the synthesis of 1,8-dioxo-octahydroxanthenes has been developed by one-pot Knoevenagel condensation, Michael addition and cyclodehydration reaction of dimedone (active methylene carbonyl compound) with aromatic aldehydes in the presence of Iron (III) sulfate hydrate as a solid acidic catalyst under solvent-free conditions. Various aromatic aldehydes were utilized in the reaction and in all situations the desired product were synthesized successfully. The present methodology is cost-effective in addition to other advantages like high yields of products in shorter reaction time and simple workup procedure. The non toxicity and easy availability of the catalyst makes this protocol efficient and environmentally benign.

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Nanochemistry

Mn(II) salen complex immobilized on nano silicagel as a recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for oxidation of alcohols to their corresponding carbonyl compounds

Mohammad Ali Nasseri; Batol Zakerinasab; Sayyde Kamayestani

Volume 4, Issue 3, pp. 236-358, Serial No. 12 , July 2016, , Pages 283-294

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  Mn(II) salen complex immobilized on nano silicagel was prepared by incorporating Mn(II) salen complex into a nanosilica matrix and characterized by TGA, XRD, atomic absorption spectroscopy and was successfully applied as catalyst for the oxidation of alcohols. Oxidation of a series of alcohols in acetonitrile ...  Read More Mn(II) salen complex immobilized on nano silicagel was prepared by incorporating Mn(II) salen complex into a nanosilica matrix and characterized by TGA, XRD, atomic absorption spectroscopy and was successfully applied as catalyst for the oxidation of alcohols. Oxidation of a series of alcohols in acetonitrile over immobilized Mn(II) salen complex using tetrabutylammonium peroxymonosulfate (TBAO) as oxidant were resulted to the corresponding carbonyl compounds selectively in moderate to high yields. It is noteworthy that the aldehydes do not undergo further oxdation to carboxylic acids. The yields of aromatic alcohols are higher than those of alcohols with aliphatic groups. The catalyst has been reused several times, without observable loss of its activity and selectivity.

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Organic chemistry

(Carboxy-3-oxopropylamino)-3-propylsilylcellulose as a novel organocatalyst for the synthesis of coumarin derivatives under solvent-free conditions

Mehri Salimi

Volume 4, Issue 3, pp. 236-358, Serial No. 12 , July 2016, , Pages 295-308

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  In this research, (Carboxy-3-oxopropylamino)-3-propylsilylcellulose (COPAPSC) as an organocatalyst, has been synthesized by grafting of succinic anhydride on the NH2-modified cellulose (cellulose functionalized with 3- aminopropyltriethoxysilane). The –CO2H group-functionalized cellulose (COPAPSC) ...  Read More In this research, (Carboxy-3-oxopropylamino)-3-propylsilylcellulose (COPAPSC) as an organocatalyst, has been synthesized by grafting of succinic anhydride on the NH2-modified cellulose (cellulose functionalized with 3- aminopropyltriethoxysilane). The –CO2H group-functionalized cellulose (COPAPSC) is used as a catalyst for the synthesis of coumarin derivatives from the reaction of phenolic substrate and β- Keto-esters under solvent-free conditions. The results showed that the yield of products is between 85-94%. The advantages of this reaction include simple work-up, short reaction time, excellent yields as well as easily separation of catalyst. The catalyst can be reused several times in subsequent reactions without any decreasing in the catalyst reactivity.

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Organic chemistry

Oxidative aromatization of some 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives using NaBrO3

Masoomeh Abdoli-Senejani; Nilufar Foruzan; Mahnaz Bahmani; Tahereh Momeni Isfahani; Saba Dustepour

Volume 4, Issue 3, pp. 236-358, Serial No. 12 , July 2016, , Pages 309-317

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  In this study, oxidation of some 3,5-diacyl or 3,5-diester 1,4-dihydropyridines to corresponding pyridine derivatives using sodium bromate in the presence of NH4Cl, NaHSO4 and Bu4NHSO4 under thermal conditions has been investigated. The yield and structure of formed products is similar under all conditions; ...  Read More In this study, oxidation of some 3,5-diacyl or 3,5-diester 1,4-dihydropyridines to corresponding pyridine derivatives using sodium bromate in the presence of NH4Cl, NaHSO4 and Bu4NHSO4 under thermal conditions has been investigated. The yield and structure of formed products is similar under all conditions; however, the reaction is accelerated in the presence of Bu4NHSO4 and NaHSO4. In addition, oxidation of 3,5-diester 1,4-dihydropyridines, against 3,5-diacetyl 1,4-dihydropyridines using sodium bromate in the presence of tetrabutylammonium hydrogen sulfate, leads to the corresponding pyridines in shorter reaction times than sodium hydrogen sulfate. The cheapness of reagent, high yielding, easy work up and mild condition make this method a useful addition to the available methods in organic synthesis

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Biochemistry

QSAR studies and application of genetic algorithm - multiple linear regressions in prediction of novel p2x7 receptor antagonists’ activity

Alireza Banaei; Eslam Pourbasheer; Fatemeh Haggi

Volume 4, Issue 3, pp. 236-358, Serial No. 12 , July 2016, , Pages 318-336

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  Quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models were employed for prediction the activity of P2X7 receptor antagonists. A data set consisted of 50 purine derivatives was utilized in the model construction where 40 and 10 of these compounds were in the training and test sets respectively. A ...  Read More Quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models were employed for prediction the activity of P2X7 receptor antagonists. A data set consisted of 50 purine derivatives was utilized in the model construction where 40 and 10 of these compounds were in the training and test sets respectively. A suitable group of calculated molecular descriptors was selected by employing stepwise multiple linear regressions (SW-MLR) and genetic algorithm-multiple linear regressions (GA-MLR) as variable selection tools. The proposed MLR models were fully confirmed applying internal and external validation techniques. The obtained results of this QSAR study showed the superiority of the GA-MLR model over the SW-MLR model. As a result, the obtained GA–MLR model could be applied as a valuable model for designing similar groups of P2X7 receptor antagonists.

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Organic chemistry

Synthesis and characterization of 6-(hydroxymethyl)-14, 16-dimethyl-13, 14, 16, 17-tetrahydro-6H-13, 17-epiminodibenzo [e, l] [1, 4] dioxacyclotridecin-15 (7H)-one

Alireza Banaei; Soheyla Karimi; Negar Nurbageri

Volume 4, Issue 4, pp. 359-490, Serial No. 13 , October 2016, , Pages 359-363

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  New 6-(hydroxymethyl)-14, 16-dimethyl-13, 14, 16, 17-tetrahydro-6H-13, 17-epiminodibenzo [e, l] [1, 4] dioxacyclotridecin-15 (7H)-one (2a) was synthesized in good yield by the Petrenko–Kritchenko reaction of 2, 2'-((3-hydroxypropane-1, 2-diyl) bis (oxy)) bisbenzaldehyde (1a) with diethyl ketone ...  Read More New 6-(hydroxymethyl)-14, 16-dimethyl-13, 14, 16, 17-tetrahydro-6H-13, 17-epiminodibenzo [e, l] [1, 4] dioxacyclotridecin-15 (7H)-one (2a) was synthesized in good yield by the Petrenko–Kritchenko reaction of 2, 2'-((3-hydroxypropane-1, 2-diyl) bis (oxy)) bisbenzaldehyde (1a) with diethyl ketone in the mixture of ethanol and acetic acid as solvent in the presence of ammonium acetate. The compounds were characterized by elemental analyses, IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and mass spectrometry.Keywords: Petrenko–Kritchenko condensation, Macrocyclic compound, Bisaldehyde, 6-(hydroxymethyl)-14, 16-dimethyl-13, 14, 16, 17-tetrahydro-6H-13, 17-epiminodibenzo [e, l] [1, 4] dioxacyclotridecin-15 (7H)-one, 2, 2'-((3 hydroxypropane-1, 2-diyl) bis (oxy)) bisbenzaldehyde

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Organic chemistry

An efficient green synthesis of highly substituted imidazoles catalyzed by Al-MCM-41 nanoreactors

Abolfazl Olyaei; Zohreh Derikvand; Fatemeh Noruzian; Mahdieh Sadeghpour

Volume 4, Issue 3, pp. 236-358, Serial No. 12 , July 2016, , Pages 337-346

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  Al-MCM-41 nanoreactors is found to be a remarkable efficient catalyst for one-pot multicomponent cyclocondensation of benzil, aniline or ammonium acetate and aromatic aldehydes for the synthesis of polysubstituted imidazoles under solvent-free conditions. The reaction was efficiently promoted by 10 mg ...  Read More Al-MCM-41 nanoreactors is found to be a remarkable efficient catalyst for one-pot multicomponent cyclocondensation of benzil, aniline or ammonium acetate and aromatic aldehydes for the synthesis of polysubstituted imidazoles under solvent-free conditions. The reaction was efficiently promoted by 10 mg nano-Al-MCM-41 and the heterogeneous catalyst was recycled for four runs in this reaction without losing its catalytic activity. The key advantages of this process are operational simplicity, reusable catalyst, shorter reaction time, convenient work-up procedures, avoiding the use of organic solvents and purification of products by non-chromatographic methods. By this advantage, several polysubstituted imidazoles as pharmaceutical important molecules can be prepared in high yield and high purity.

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Biochemistry

The comparison of the antioxidant capacity of methanol extract in three species of Artemisia (A. sieberi Besser, A. aucheri, and A. deserti Krasch)

Mohammad Ali Nasseri; Zahra Kakouee; Ali Allahresani

Volume 3, Issue 3, pp. 180-282,Serial No. 8 , July 2015, , Pages 180-186

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  Artemisia deserti Krasch (A. deserti), Artemisia aucheri (A. aucheri) and Artemisia sieberi Besser (A. sieberi) are three members of Asteraceae (compositae) family, which grow widely in the even and high areas of Birjand, Iran. This study has attempted to compare the total antioxidant capacity of methanol ...  Read More Artemisia deserti Krasch (A. deserti), Artemisia aucheri (A. aucheri) and Artemisia sieberi Besser (A. sieberi) are three members of Asteraceae (compositae) family, which grow widely in the even and high areas of Birjand, Iran. This study has attempted to compare the total antioxidant capacity of methanol extracts of these three plants using DPPH (1,1-Diphenyl-2-Picrylhydrazyl) radical scavenging assay in which spectrophotometry method was used at 517 nm. The results showed that the aerial parts (AP) of A. sieberi has the highest total antioxidant capacity (IC50=11.054 mg/mL). The lowest amount of antioxidant capacity was found in the root (R) of A. aucheri (IC50= 91.408 mg/mL).

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Inorganic chemistry

Surfactant-assisted synthesis of barium hexaferrite nanoparticles by hydrothermal method

Kamellia Nejati; Shabnam Alizade; Sara Samuey; Zolfaghar Rezvani

Volume 4, Issue 3, pp. 236-358, Serial No. 12 , July 2016, , Pages 347-358

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  In the present work, the synthesis of Barium hexaferrite (BaFe12O19) nanoparticles in thepresence of a large excess amount of OH− anions by the hydrothermal method in the presence and absence of surfactants such as Sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate and Triton X-114 was reported. The optimized temperature ...  Read More In the present work, the synthesis of Barium hexaferrite (BaFe12O19) nanoparticles in thepresence of a large excess amount of OH− anions by the hydrothermal method in the presence and absence of surfactants such as Sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate and Triton X-114 was reported. The optimized temperature in the absence of surfactant was determined (200 °C) and then Barium hexaferrite nanoparticles were synthesized by assistance of surfactants at this temperature. In this way, it was confirmed that the secondary re-crystallization can be totally suppressed with the use of surfactant and addition of surfactant leads to the synthesis of uniform and ultrafine nanoparticles with excellent superparamagnetic properties. Barium hexaferite nanoparticles have a disc-like shape. The structure, morphology and magnetic properties of samples were characterized and investigated by Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) techniques.

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Organic chemistry

Synthesis and characterization of new (2E,2'E)-3,3'-(((3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)bis(oxy))bis (2,1-phenylene))bis(1-phenylprop-2-en-1-one) and its transformation into 2,3-bis(2-(1,3-diphenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)phenoxy)propan-1-ol

Alireza Banaei; Soheyla Karimi; Somayeh Minaei; Eslam Pourbasheer

Volume 5, Issue 1, pp. 1-120, Serial No. 14 , January 2017, , Pages 1-6

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  In this paper, new (2E, 2'E)-3, 3'-(((3- hydroxypropane-1, 2-diyl) bis (oxy)) bis (2, 1-phenylene)) bis (1-phenylprop-2-en-1-one) (2a) was prepared in good yield by condensation reaction of acetophenone with bisaldehyde (1a) in ethanolic NaOH solutions at room temperature. The (2E, 2'E)-3, 3'-(((3- hydroxypropane-1, ...  Read More In this paper, new (2E, 2'E)-3, 3'-(((3- hydroxypropane-1, 2-diyl) bis (oxy)) bis (2, 1-phenylene)) bis (1-phenylprop-2-en-1-one) (2a) was prepared in good yield by condensation reaction of acetophenone with bisaldehyde (1a) in ethanolic NaOH solutions at room temperature. The (2E, 2'E)-3, 3'-(((3- hydroxypropane-1, 2-diyl) bis (oxy)) bis (2, 1-phenylene)) bis (1-phenylprop-2-en-1-one) (2a) was immediately reacted with phenyl hydrazine under refluxing conditions in the presence of potassium hydroxide to obtain the corresponding 2, 3-bis (2-(1, 3-diphenyl-4, 5-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-5-yl) phenoxy) propan-1-ol (3a). The newly synthesized compounds confirmed by melting point and TLC and their structure were established by various analytical techniques such as IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and elemental analysis.

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Nanochemistry

Nanocrystalline SiO2–HClO4: A novel, efficient and green catalyst for the three-component synthesis of pyrimidine derivatives

Mahdieh Chegeni; Ardeshir Khazaei; Shahnaz Saednia

Volume 4, Issue 4, pp. 359-490, Serial No. 13 , October 2016, , Pages 364-372

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  Nanocrystalline SiO2–HClO4, as a newly reported catalyst, has been used as an efficient and reusable catalyst for the synthesis of pyrimidine derivatives. The procedure can be successfully applied to the efficient synthesis of mono substituted pyrimidine derivatives, using triethyl orthoformate, ...  Read More Nanocrystalline SiO2–HClO4, as a newly reported catalyst, has been used as an efficient and reusable catalyst for the synthesis of pyrimidine derivatives. The procedure can be successfully applied to the efficient synthesis of mono substituted pyrimidine derivatives, using triethyl orthoformate, ammonium acetate, methyl ketone derivatives. In practice, this method is a combination of a satisfactory synthesis and more significantly easy product isolation and purification. A simple, high yielding in the presence of perchloric acid–functionalized silica nanosphere as a catalyst is described. The catalyst could be used at least five times without any change in the activity. Full characterization of the catalyst was performed by XRD, EDX, UV–Vis, TGA spectra and also by SEM and TEM images.

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Organic chemistry

An environmentally benign synthesis of aryl-hydrazones with aqueous extract of Acacia pods as a natural surfactant type catalyst

Hemant Vilas Chavan; Dnyaneshwar M. Sirsat; Yoginath B. Mule

Volume 4, Issue 4, pp. 359-490, Serial No. 13 , October 2016, , Pages 373-388

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  An environmentally benign and clean synthesis of aryl-hydrazones by reacting variety of carbonyl compounds with thiosemicarbazide, semicarbazide, aminoguanidine, and phenyl hydrazine has been achieved using aqueous extract of Acacia concinna pods as a natural surfactant type catalyst. We found that the ...  Read More An environmentally benign and clean synthesis of aryl-hydrazones by reacting variety of carbonyl compounds with thiosemicarbazide, semicarbazide, aminoguanidine, and phenyl hydrazine has been achieved using aqueous extract of Acacia concinna pods as a natural surfactant type catalyst. We found that the aqueous extract of Acacia concinna pods could be effectively used for the synthesis of aryl-hydrazones. This efficient process proceeds smoothly in aqueous medium at room temperature within a very short period of time. All the products were obtained by simple filtration. The low cost, easy availability of the catalyst and simple reaction conditions are the notable features of the present method.

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Nanochemistry

Green synthesis of nano polypyrrole using urea-hydrogen peroxide

Fariba Heidarizadeh; Saeed Asadipour

Volume 3, Issue 3, pp. 180-282,Serial No. 8 , July 2015, , Pages 187-198

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  Polypyrrole is one of the most useful conductive polymers, but green synthesis of this polymer has been restricted until now. The objective of the present paper is green synthesis of nano polypyrrole (PPy) by oxidative polymerization using urea-hydrogen peroxide. It was found that conductivity and morphology ...  Read More Polypyrrole is one of the most useful conductive polymers, but green synthesis of this polymer has been restricted until now. The objective of the present paper is green synthesis of nano polypyrrole (PPy) by oxidative polymerization using urea-hydrogen peroxide. It was found that conductivity and morphology of polypyrrole are highly dependent on the reaction conditions such as the molar ratio of oxidized to monomer, temperature, reaction time, kind of solvents, the presence of a catalyst such as p-toluene sulfonic acid, and specially concentration and addition time of hydrochloric acid. After understanding the relationship between these factors, we turned this enormous variability into improved polypyrrole properties.

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Biochemistry

GC-MS Analysis of phytocomponents and antioxidant, antimicrobial activities of aerial parts of Stachys turcomanica

Majid Halimi; Malihe Nasrabadi; Hamid Soorgi; Mohabat Nadaf

Volume 4, Issue 4, pp. 359-490, Serial No. 13 , October 2016, , Pages 389-398

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  The aim of this study was to investigate the Stachys turcomanica phytochemical compounds, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of methanolic extract. The volatile constituents from the aerial parts of Stachys turcomanica growing wild in Iran were obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed by GC and ...  Read More The aim of this study was to investigate the Stachys turcomanica phytochemical compounds, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of methanolic extract. The volatile constituents from the aerial parts of Stachys turcomanica growing wild in Iran were obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed by GC and GC-MS. In the GC-MS analysis, Forty-six components representing 81.1% of the oil were identified. The main constituents the oil were 1-octen-3-ol (13.4%), β -pinene (7.9%), α -pinene (5.6%), α -bisabolol(4.4%), ar-curcumene(4.0%) and β –myrcene(3.7%).The phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids , flavonoids and terpenoid in varying concentration . The antioxidant activity of aerial parts of methanolic extract was studied in vitro by 2’2’-diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical–scavenging activity. The methanolic extract of Stachys turcomanica leaves exhibited amaximum DPPH scavenging activity of (81.61±0.78) %at10mg/mL followed by aerial parts of plant. Whereas for BHT (standard) was found to be (94.79±0.75) % at the same concentration. Methanol solvent to screen the antimicrobial activity selected phytopathogens by agar diffusion method. The maximum antibacterial (phytopathogene) activities were observed on Xanthomonascampestrispv.Campestris,Agrobacterium sp.and Pseudomonas viridiflava.

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Organic chemistry

A comparative study of catalytic properties of ZnO and FeZnO nanoparticles on Oxidation of Benzylic alcohols: Influence of doped metal

Hamid Reza Mardani Kiasari; Mehdi Forouzani; Mitra Ziari; Azim Malekzadeh; Pouria Biparva

Volume 3, Issue 3, pp. 180-282,Serial No. 8 , July 2015, , Pages 199-207

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  Novel nano-catalysts (Nano ZnO and Fe doped ZnO (Fe(0.1)Zn(0.99)O) synthesized by co-precipitation method in aqueous solution as new nanocatalysts and characterized by common techniques as FTIR, XRD, SEM and UVD. The size of particles obtained from XRD data is 27 and 16 nanometers for ZnO and Fresno ...  Read More Novel nano-catalysts (Nano ZnO and Fe doped ZnO (Fe(0.1)Zn(0.99)O) synthesized by co-precipitation method in aqueous solution as new nanocatalysts and characterized by common techniques as FTIR, XRD, SEM and UVD. The size of particles obtained from XRD data is 27 and 16 nanometers for ZnO and Fresno respectively. Influences of doped Fe on ZnO catalytic properties in oxidation of Benzylic alcohols were studied. The oxidation carried out under mild and green conditions as: solvent free, at room temperature and with H2O2. The results show, FeZnO is better than ZnO as nanocatalyst in oxidation reaction. The rate, %conversion and %selectivity of reaction are improved in the presence of Fe atoms than ZnO only. The main product of oxidation reactions is Benzaldehyde and/or its derivatives.

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Applied Chemistry

Study on mechanical and microcrystalline on hybrid nanocomposites by WAXS

Shahryar Pashaei; Soleyman Hosseinzadeh; Basavarajaiah Siddaramaiah; R. Somashekar; Naser Ghorbani

Volume 4, Issue 4, pp. 359-490, Serial No. 13 , October 2016, , Pages 399-413

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  The aim of this work is to probe the influence of nanoclay and turmeric spends content on microcrystalline of vinyl ester hybrid nanocomposites. A series of vinyl ester hybrid nanocomposites have been fabricated with varying amounts of TS viz., 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 % w/w along with 2% nanoclay. The ...  Read More The aim of this work is to probe the influence of nanoclay and turmeric spends content on microcrystalline of vinyl ester hybrid nanocomposites. A series of vinyl ester hybrid nanocomposites have been fabricated with varying amounts of TS viz., 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 % w/w along with 2% nanoclay. The microcrystalline parameters such as crystallite size and lattice strain of vinyl ester hybrid nanocomposites have been measured by using wide-angle X-ray scattering (WAXS). These values were correlated with physico-mechanical properties of the vinyl ester hybrid nanocomposites with and without turmeric spent to understand the holistic behaviour of the nanocomposites. Two prominent Bragg reflections at major peak in the 2θ region 17.35 – 17.79º and a small shoulder in the 2θ region around 40.00 - 42.44º were observed in the wide-angle X-ray diffraction patterns of the vinyl ester hybrid nanocomposites films of various ratios.

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Organic chemistry

Melamine trisulfonic acid as a highly efficient catalyst for the synthesis of polyhydroquinolines under solvent-free conditions

Abdolkarim Zare; Maryam Dashtizadeh; Maria Merajoddin

Volume 3, Issue 3, pp. 180-282,Serial No. 8 , July 2015, , Pages 208-217

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  A highly efficient, simple and clean solvent-free protocol for the synthesis of polyhydroquinolines is described. The one-pot multi-component condensation reaction between arylaldehydes, dimedone (5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione), β-ketoesters and ammonium acetate in the presence of catalytic ...  Read More A highly efficient, simple and clean solvent-free protocol for the synthesis of polyhydroquinolines is described. The one-pot multi-component condensation reaction between arylaldehydes, dimedone (5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione), β-ketoesters and ammonium acetate in the presence of catalytic amount of (2.5 mol%) melamine trisulfonic acid (MTSA) as a recyclable, green and attractive sulfonic acid-containing catalyst at 60 °C affords the title compounds in high yields (83-98%) and short reaction times (3-30 min). The advantages of this method are efficiency, generality, high yield, short reaction time, cleaner reaction profile, simplicity, recyclability of the catalyst, ease of product isolation, and good compliance with the green chemistry protocols.

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Analytical chemistry

Determination of Captopril using platinum coated nanoporous gold film electrode

Nahid Tavakkoli; Nasrin Soltani; Arezo Afsharpour

Volume 4, Issue 4, pp. 359-490, Serial No. 13 , October 2016, , Pages 414-432

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  In this article electrochemical determination of captopril at the surface of the platinum coated nanoporous gold film (PtNPGF) electrode is reported using the cyclic voltammetry and amperometry. For the preparation of PtNPGF, the surface of NPGF electrode was covered with Cu layer using underpotential ...  Read More In this article electrochemical determination of captopril at the surface of the platinum coated nanoporous gold film (PtNPGF) electrode is reported using the cyclic voltammetry and amperometry. For the preparation of PtNPGF, the surface of NPGF electrode was covered with Cu layer using underpotential electrochemical deposition (UPD).Afterward, the copper layer is replaced with platinum ions via a spontaneous redox reaction to have a uniform Ptoverlayer. Under the optimized conditions, the amperometry peak current of captopril increased linearly with captopril concentration in the ranges of 4.70×10-8 to 4.57×10-5mol L−1. The detection limit of captopril was 1.2×10-8mol L−1. The results show a very good precision (R.S.D < 2.4%), suitable selectivity and very stable response for captopril. The proposed sensor was successfully applied for the determination of captopril in the urine samples of patient human.

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Organic chemistry

A novel and efficient synthesis of bisindolyl methanes with using silica-supported 3-(triethoxysilyl) propane-1-ammonium chloride as reusable catalyst under solvent free conditions

Mohammad Reza Poor Heravi; Aazam Monfared Monfared; Masoumeh Ahmadi

Volume 4, Issue 4, pp. 359-490, Serial No. 13 , October 2016, , Pages 433-448

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  A facile and efficient synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes derivatives (3a-u) was reported via a condensation reaction of aldehydes and indole in the presence of by silica-supported-3-(triethoxysilyl) propane-1-ammonium chloride catalysis under solvent free conditions. We studied the reaction in different ...  Read More A facile and efficient synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes derivatives (3a-u) was reported via a condensation reaction of aldehydes and indole in the presence of by silica-supported-3-(triethoxysilyl) propane-1-ammonium chloride catalysis under solvent free conditions. We studied the reaction in different conditions and optimized. The use of just 0.02 g of (silica gel-ammonium salt) is sufficient. The reaction was carried out at 110 °C under thermal condition. This method, including some advantages such as mild reaction condition, easy work-up, and recoverable and reusable catalyst.A facile and efficient synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes derivatives (3a-u) was reported via a condensation reaction of aldehydes and indole in the presence of by silica-supported-3-(triethoxysilyl) propane-1-ammonium chloride catalysis under solvent free conditions. We studied the reaction in different conditions and optimized. The use of just 0.02 g of (silica gel-ammonium salt) is sufficient. The reaction was carried out at 110 °C under thermal condition. This method, including some advantages such as mild reaction condition, easy work-up, and recoverable and reusable catalyst..

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Organic chemistry

The green synthesis of pyrano[3,2-c]quinoline-2,5-dione derivatives catalyzed by acidic ionic liquid under ultrasound irradiation

Esmayeel Abbaspour-Gilandeh; Seyyedeh Cobra Azimi

Volume 3, Issue 3, pp. 180-282,Serial No. 8 , July 2015, , Pages 218-231

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  Abstract-A novel and efficient method has been developed for the synthesis of pyrano[3,2-c]quinoline-2,5-dione derivatives by the convenient ultrasound-mediated condensation of 4-hydroxyquinolin-2-one with Meldrum’s acid and aldehydes in the presence of a catalytic amount of [HMIm]HSO4 as a green, ...  Read More Abstract-A novel and efficient method has been developed for the synthesis of pyrano[3,2-c]quinoline-2,5-dione derivatives by the convenient ultrasound-mediated condensation of 4-hydroxyquinolin-2-one with Meldrum’s acid and aldehydes in the presence of a catalytic amount of [HMIm]HSO4 as a green, efficient and reusable acidic ionic liquid medium. The stability of the ionic liquid during the reaction was high and, used for several times to recycled form. Placing the reaction mixture under ultrasound condition causes that we have lower energy consumption and achieve to the desired product in the optimal time. The method is simple, starts from readily accessible commercial starting materials, and provides biologically interesting products in good yields and short reaction times.

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