Mono-Feruloyl-R, R-(+)-Tartaric Acid from Salvia chinensis

报道了用半合成方法和光谱分析确证从华鼠尾草(Salvia chinensis Benth.)中分离的单阿魏酰-R,R-(+)-酒石酸的化学结构和绝对构型;合成了其 S,S-(-)-和 R,S-(meso)-酒石酸的衍生物,并分析了其间的光谱差异。

New method for preparation of D-valine

A method for preparing D-valine from L-valine by racemization and chemical resolution is presented. The resolving reagent, D-2,3-dibenzoyl tartaric acid was obtained by hydrolyzation of D-2,3-dibenzoyl tartaric anhydride prepared by reaction of benzoyl chloride with D-tartaric acid. DL-valine was prepared by racemization of L-valine in the presence of aldehyde in a medium of acetic acid at 100 to 110°C for 3 h. In the presence of mineral acid, reaction of D-2,3-dibenzoyl tartaric acid with DL-valine formed diastreroisomeric salts at 84 to 95°C. Salt composed of D-2,3-dibenzoyl tartaric acid and D-valine precipitated when the diastreroisomeric salts mixtures were cooled to 15°C. The salt was reacted with base giving D-valine with yield of 70% to 80% and optical purity of over 98%.

Double-blinded, Controlled, Randomized Study of Dihydrocodeine Tartrate vs Codeine Phosphate in Treating Cancer Pain

To compare the effects and adverse reactions of dihydrocodeine tartrate andcodeine phosphate in treating moderate cancer pain. Methods: Sixty-nine cases of cancer patientswith moderate pain were treated with dihydrocodeine tartrate or codeine phosphate respectively bydouble-blind, controlled randomized methods and the effects and adverse reactions were observed.Results: After administration of dihydrocodeine tartrate or codeine phosphate, in treatment group orcontrol group, the total effective rate was 86.6% and 93.6%, and common adverse symptoms includedconstipation (31.3%/12.9%), nausea (18.8%/19.7%), gastric trouble (18.8%/19.7%), skin pruritus(12.5%/10%), vomit (9.3% and 6.5%) with the difference being not significant. Conclusion: Theeffects of dihydrocodeine tartrate in treating moderate cancer pain are similar to codeinephosphate. Both them can be used to treat moderate cancer pain.

Is the required therapeutic effect always achieved by racemic switch of proton-pump inhibitors?

Many of the drugs currently used in medical practice are racemates. The enantiomers of a racemic drug differ in pharmacodynamics and/or pharmacokinetics, thus in some cases it is preferable to develop pure enantiomers by racemic switch. In a recent study by Pai et al, dexrabeprazole [R(+)-rabeprazole] (10 mg) was found to be more effective than rabeprazole (20 mg) in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. We read with great interest in this study and discussed whether such racemic switch would be applicable to other proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs). A literature review indicates that stereoselective pharmacokinetics, rather than stereoselective pharmacological activity, is the main cause of differences in clinical efficacy between pure enantiomer and racemic PPI. Racemic switches of PPI provide the therapeutic advantages such as reducing metabolic load on the body, simplifying pharmacokinetics, providing benefit to the non-responders to standard dose of racemate, more homogenous response to treatment and better efficacy with equal safety. Further studies in quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSARs) are needed to address the fact that the preferred enantiomer of PPI is not always in the same absolute configuration, i.e., S-form is for omeprazole, pantoprazole and tenatoprazole whereas R-form is for lansoprazole and rabeprazole.

Morphology and growth of porous anodic oxide films on Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al in neutral tartrate solution

Porous anodic oxide films were fabricated galvanostatically on titanium alloy Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al in ammonium tartrate solution with different anodizing time.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and field emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM) were used to investigate the morphology evolution of the anodic oxide film.It is shown that above the breakdown voltage,oxygen is generated with the occurrence of drums morphology.These drums grow and extrude,which yields the compression stress.Subsequently,microcracks are generated.With continuous anodizing,porous oxides form at the microcracks.Those oxides grow and connect to each other,finally replace the microcrack morphology.The depth profile of the anodic oxide film formed at 1 800 s was examined by Auger electron spectroscopy(AES).It is found that the film is divided into three layers according to the molar fractions of elements.The outer layer is incorporated by carbon,which may come from electrolyte solution.The thickness of the outer layer is approximately 0.2-0.3 μm.The molar fractions of elements in the intermediate layer are extraordinarily stable,while those in the inner layer vary significantly with sputtering depth.The thicknesses of the intermediate layer and the inner layer are 2 μm and 1.0-1.5 μm,respectively.Moreover,the growth mechanism of porous anodic oxide films in neutral tartrate solution was proposed.

A Novel Membrane Prepared from Sodium Alginate Cross-linked with Sodium Tartrate for CO2 Capture

The membrane-based CO2 separation process has an advantage compared to traditional CO2 separation technologies. The membrane is the key of the membrane separation process. In this paper, preparation, characterization and laboratory testing of the membrane, which was prepared from sodium alginate, hydrogen bond cross-linked with sodium tartrate and used for CO2/N2 separation, were reported. The resistance to SO2 of the membrane was also investigated. The experimental results demonstrate that the membrane possesses a high resistance to SO2.Finally,based on experimental results, the economic feasibility of the membrane used for CO2/N2 separation was evaluated,indicating the two-stage membrane process can compete with the traditional chemical absorption method.

Optical Resolution of DL-Tartaric Acid Mediated by Diastereomeric Salts Crystallization: A Useful Method for Exploring and Optimizing Experimental Conditions

A response surface modeling approach for simultaneous optimization of optical purity and yield was applied to the resolution of tartaric acid to study the effects of both the amount of the solvent and the amount of the resolving agent a-methylbenzyl amine on the resolution results. The direction of changing the experimental conditions was determined from the initial response study, and expected high yield of the pure L(+)-tartaric acid-L(-)-a-methylbenzyl amine salt was obtained.

The Structure of Ammonium D,L-Tartrate

The single crystals of the title compound NH4+C4H5O6- (C4H9NO6, Mr = 167.1) were obtained from a hot aqueous solution containing L-glutamine and D,L-tartaric acid in mole ratio1:1.5. The crystal belongs to monoclinic space group P21/c with a = 7.646(2), b = 7.804(2), c = 11.502(3)? ?= 102.26(2)o, V = 670.7(3)?, Z = 4, F(000) = 352, Dc = 1.655 g.cm-3, m(MoKa) = 0.16 mm-1, R = 0.035, wR = 0.094 for 1028 observed reflections (I>2s(I)). The enatiomeric anions of the tartrate with both (2S,3S)- and (2R,3R)-configuration co-exist in the unit cell. The carbon skeleton assumes a coplanar arrangement with a torsion angle of 181.5o. The three- dimensional H-bonding network exists in the crystal. While tartrate groups link each other by H-bonds between carboxyl and hydroxyl groups, the ammonium cations insert between the tartrate groups to form a sandwich-like crystal structure.

Resolution of RS-3-chloro-2-oxy-propyltrimethylammonium-chloride and Crystal Structure Studies on Its R,R-tartrate

RS-3-chloro-2-oxy-propyltrimethylammonium-chloride 1, an important inter- mediate of carnitine and acetylcholine, has been synthesized and resolved by using R,R-tartric acid. Di-(S-3-chloro-2-oxy-propyltrimethylammonium)-R,R-tartrate 2, with optical purity of 81.76%, has been obtained. Compound 2 was characterized by IR spectroscopy, MS, NMR and X-ray diffrac- tion, and it crystallizes in orthorhombic, space group P212121, absolute structure parameter 0.56(8), with cell parameters a = 8.323(2), b = 10.203(2), c = 26.178(5) ? C16H34Cl2N2O8, Mr = 453.272, V = 2223.0(8) ?, Z = 4, Dc = 1.354 g/cm3, m = 0.335 mm-1, F(000) = 968, R = 0.0534 and wR = 0.1274 for 4376 observed reflections (I > 2s(I)). The lattice is composed of two S-3-chloro- 2-oxy-propyltrimethylammonium cations and one R,R-tartrate dianion which are arranged in separate stacks linked via hydrogen bonds.

Preparation , Structure and DC Conductivity of Organic Semiconductor PA NI-C_4H_6O_6

A new organic semiconductor tartaric acid doped salt of emeraldine polyaniline (PANI-C 4H 6O 6) has been obtained by the method of oxidative polymerization of monomeric aniline with ammonium persulfate in acidic solution. The structure was characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared technique (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The temperature dependence dc conductivity δ dc ( T ) shows a semiconductor behavior and follows the quasi one dimensional variable range hopping (Q1D-VRH) model. Data on δ dc ( T ) are also discussed.

Investigation of Geographical Origin and Production Method of L（＋）-Tartaric Acid by Isotopic Analyses with Chemometrics

The determination of the geographical origin as well as the adulteration of natural products is a technical problem due to similar chemical composition between an adulterant and the original. It is assumed that tartaric acid comes from natural sources, however there is no specific regulation for this claim. This paper describes the use of isotope mass spectrometry associated with chemometrics to classify different samples of tartaric acid. The results showed that the variables δ^13C, δ^18O and δ^2H allowed the discrimination of tartaric acid samples by geographical origin and production method. By using a combination of chemometfic analysis it was possible to confirm a notoriousseparation of the samples. Thus, this is a promising method to be applied in the quality control and authenticity of tartaric acid.

酒石酸对原代心肌细胞缺氧复氧损伤的保护作用

目的:考察酒石酸对新生大鼠原代心肌细胞缺氧复氧损伤的保护作用。方法:大鼠乳鼠进行心肌细胞原代培养,MTT法检测心肌细胞的活力。复制心肌细胞缺氧复氧损伤模型,考察酒石酸对心肌细胞缺氧复氧损伤所致的LDH漏出的影响,并进一步分别采用流式细胞术及Western blot考察酒石酸对心肌细胞凋亡,cleaved-caspase 3,Akt及P-Akt的影响。结果:(1)酒石酸31.25～500μg/ml范围对原代心肌细胞活力不产生影响。酒石酸400μg/ml均可显著降低心肌细胞缺氧复氧损伤后LDH漏出率,而200、100、50μg/ml浓度时作用均不明显;(2)酒石酸400、200μg/ml有抑制心肌细胞缺氧复氧损伤所致凋亡百分数增加的趋势;(3)酒石酸200μg/ml均可显著抑制心肌细胞缺氧复氧所致的cleaved-caspase 3蛋白表达增加,而酒石酸400μg/ml有降低cleaved-caspase 3蛋白表达的趋势,无统计学差异;(4)酒石酸400μg/ml可显著增加心肌细胞的p-Akt蛋白表达,而酒石酸200μg/ml对p-Akt蛋白表达未见明显影响。结论:酒石酸可以抑制心肌细胞缺氧复氧损伤所致的坏死和凋亡,可能是通过激活Akt的磷酸化而实现的。

A Simplified Method for Purifying Osteoclasts from Human Giant Cell Tumor of Bone

Objective: To purify and identify the osteoclasts from the tissue of humangiant cell tumor of bone. Methods: We have developed a new method that allows the purification oflarge numbers of authentic osteoclasts (OCs). The OCs were isolated from tissue of human giant celltumor of bone by 0.25% trypsin and collagenase. We characterized OCs in terms of the expression ofdifferent phenotypic markers of OCs. The phenotypic markers of OC included Tartrate-resistant acidphosphatase staining (TRAP). The expression of calcitonin receptor (CTR), cathepsin K and receptoractivator of necrosis factor κB (RANK) mRNA were examined by RT-PCR. Results: The OC cell purifiedby above method functioned normally in vitro. The purity was about 79.7%. They showed the normalosteoclast phenotypes markers of OC. Conclusion: The method provides a system for performingbiochemical and molecular studies of OCs. The study indicates that the method of purifying theosteoclasts from human GCT cell can be used for research of bone metabolism.

Effect of Organic Ligands on Biological Availability of Inorganic Phosphorus in Soils

Citrate, oxalate, tartrate and malate were added into soils during the growthperiod of ryegrass to study the effect of different organic ligands on the release of variousinorganic P (Pi) fractions in a yellow-brown soil and a paddy soil. The results showed that oxalatewas most effective in promoting the release of total Pi in the yellow-brown soil and tartrate in thepaddy soil. The dominant Pi fractions released from the yellow-brown soil were calcium phosphate(Ca-P) and aluminum phosphate (Al-P) and those from the paddy soil were iron phosphate (Fe-P) andreductant soluble phosphate (O-P) mobilized by tartrate. Phosphorous-mobilizing capability oforganic acids in the yellow-brown soil revealed the following order: oxalate > citrate > malate >tartrate. In the paddy soil, the order was tartrate > citrate ≈ oxalate > malate. It wasdemonstrated that organic ligands were different in their capabilities of mobilizing Pi and the sameorganic ligand showed also a discrepancy in mobilizing P in different soils. Although the additionof organic ligands into soils could increase the amount of P taken up by ryegrass, the more uptakeof P, however, was not only due to the more release of Pi, but also partly from organic P. In manycases, organic ligands promoted the release of the total Pi, while different fractions showeddifferent trends: some increased and others decreased.

Conductivity Prediction of Sodium and Potassium Hydrogen Tartrates in Aqueous Solution at Low Concentration

An ionic conductivity prediction equation at low concentration for two acid salts is proposed taking into account the dissociation and association equilibria among ions. The salts considered are sodium and potassium hydrogen tartrates. There is no additional parameter of high order terms except for the Onsager's coefficient of limited term in the new equation. Results show a complex conductance of acidic tartrates in aqueous solution. The molar conductivities of metal ions are nearly constant such that the contributions from hydrogen and tartrate ions decrease with concentration, while the molar conductivity of bitartrate ion increases with concentration.

Coordination configurations of cupric tartrate in electronic industry wastewater

The coordination structure of cupric tartrate(Cu−TA)complex was investigated by ultraviolet−visible(UV-Vis)and liquid chromatography/mass spectrometer(LC-MS)firstly;furthermore,effective coordination configurations and electronic properties of Cu−TA in aqueous solution were systematically revealed by density functional theory(DFT)calculations.Consistently,Job plots show the possible existence of[Cu(TA)]and[Cu(TA)_(2)]^(2-)at 230 and 255 nm based on UV-Vis results.LC-MS results confirm the existence of the single and high coordination complexes[Cu_(2)(TA)_(2)]^(+),[Cu(TA)_(2)]^(+)and[Cu_(2)(TA)_(3)(H_(2)O)_(2)(OH)_(2)]^(2+).DFT calculation results show that carboxylic oxygen and hydroxyl oxygen of tartaric acid(TA)are preferred sites for Cu(Ⅱ)coordination.[Cu(TA)](1H,3H sites O of TA coordinated with Cu(Ⅱ)),[Cu(TA)_(2)]^(2-)(two 1^(C),2^(H) sites O of TA coordinated with Cu(Ⅱ)),and[Cu(TA)_(3)]^(4-)(three 2H,3H sites O of TA coordinated with Cu(Ⅱ))should be dominant coordination configurations of Cu−TA.The corresponding Gibbs reaction energies are-170.1,-136.2,and-90.2 kJ/mol,respectively.

Influence of Technological Operations in the Dissolved Oxygen Content of Wines

Oxygen plays a crucial role in oenology. The oxygen leads to changes in the chemical and sensory profile of wines. On one hand, the impact of moderate oxygen exposure of red wine has a positive effect in its colour, aromatic bouquet and mouth-feel properties. On the other hand, oxygen has a negative effect on white wine＇s quality, as well as the sensory and compositional levels. The purpose of this study was to quantify the dissolved oxygen in red and white wine, during different cellar operations such as racking, tartaric stabilization, filtering and bottling. The techniques that contribute most to the enrichment of oxygen in wine are： cold tartaric stabilization （2.29 mg/L, white wines）, bottling （1.38 mg/L red wines and 1.11 mg/L white wines） and bag-in-box filling （2.47 mg/L red wines; 2.22 mg/L white wines）. After identifying the most critical technical operations in wine making, preventive and corrective measures had to be taken to reduce the dissolved oxygen content of wines, as well as preventing their depreciation.