The use of yellow phosphorus to destroy toxic organic compounds

A new method for generating reactive species to destroy toxic organic chemicals has been developed. This method reacts yellow phosphorus with O_2, in moist air to produce species such as O,O_3, PO, and PO_2, which are capable of reacting with various types of organics. Toxic organic com-pounds are converted to small molecular wight organic acids, aldehydes, and/or alcohols, while yel-low phosphonis is oxidital into phosphoric acid, which may be recovered as a valuable byproduct.This technique has ben demonstrated to be effective for destroying many types of toxic organiccompounds. including PAH, aromatic chlorides, amines, alcohols, and acids, nitro-aromatics,heterocyclic hydrocarbons, PCB, aliphatic chlorides and sulfides, dyes, and pesticides.

Synthesis of 2-methoxy-6-oxo-1, 4, 2-diazaphosphorinane-2-oxide, A New Potential Antitumor Phosphorus Heterocycle Compound

2-methoxy-6-oxo-1, 4, 2-diazaphosphorinane-2-oxide 8, phosphorus counterpart of 2, 6-dioxopiperazine, was synthesized as antitumor agent. The new phosphorus heterocycle compound 8 is the key intermediate in the synthesis of phosphorus counterpart of bisdioxopiperazine.

SYNTHESIS OF FUSED PHOSPHORUS HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS(II)

Using cation exchange resin(D72,Amberlyst-15) as catalyst, Mannich-type reaction of 5-amino-1,2,4-triazole 1, containing guanidine substructure, provides an efficient synthesis of a new kind of bicyclic P- and N-containing compounds, 6-phospha-4,5,6-trihydroimidazolo [2,3-e] 1,2,4-triazole 4.

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal colonization of Glycyrrhiza glabra roots enhances plant biomass,phosphorus uptake and concentration of root secondary metabolites

Arbuscular mycorrhizal （AM） fungi penetrate the cortical cells of the roots of vascular plants, and are widely distributed in soil. The formation of these symbiotic bodies accelerates the absorption and utilization of min- eral elements, enhances plant resistance to stress, boosts the growth of plants, and increases the survival rate of transplanted seedlings. We studied the effects of various arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi on the growth and devel- opment of licorice （Glycyrrhiza glabra）. Several species of AM, such as Glomus mosseae, Glomus intraradices, and a mixture of fungi （G. mosseae, G intraradices, G. cladoideum, G microagregatum, G caledonium and G. etunica- tum） were used in our study. Licorice growth rates were determined by measuring the colonization rate of the plants by the fungi, plant dry biomass, phosphorus concentration and concentration of secondary metabolites. We estab- lished two cloned strains of licorice, clone 3 （C3） and clone 6 （C6） to exclude the effect of genotypic variations. Our results showed that the AM fungi could in fact increase the leaf and root biomass, as well as the phosphorus con- centration in each clone. Furthermore, AM fungi significantly increased the yield of certain secondary metabolites in clone 3. Our study clearly demonstrated that AM fungi play an important role in the enhancement of growth and development of licorice plants. There was also a significant improvement in the secondary metabolite content and yield of medicinal compounds from the roots.

Extraction of Tungsten and Molybdenum by Various Organic Compounds as Extractants

Seventy organic compounds including various organophosphorus esters, amines and oxygen-based ligands were investigated as extractants. The experiment results show that amines are excellent extractants for W and Mo. Their sequence of extraction ability for W is as follows: quarternary amine > tertiary amine > secondary amine > primary amine. Acidic organophosphorus extractants do not extract W, but can extract Mo with high extraction ability from the acidic solution. These extractants could provide a potential process for separating W from Mo.

One-Electron-Addition to Pentavalent Phosphorus with the Phosphorus-Chlorine Bond as Acceptor Introducing a Fundamental Distinction in Substitution Mechanism between S_N2(P) and S_N2(C)

An electron-addition, under single-crystal conditions, to pentavalent phosphorus compounds as Cl-P (=O, S) Y, Z with the P-Cl bond as electron-accepting group, is selected as an additional model for SN2(P) like reactions. It is demonstrated that the geometric information stored in the tetrahedral configuration (substrate) can be transmitted in the corresponding trigonal bipyramidal (TBP) state for nucleophilic substitution. In this article, we focus on these specific mechanistic aspects of carbon and phosphorus. We consider our study as a contribution to the significance of these (bio)chemical intermediates.

LPE Growth of InAsPSb on InAs:Melt Composition,Lattice Mismatch and Surface Morphology

The LPE growth of quaternary InAs11-x-yPxSby with x = 0.2 and y = 0.09 on InAs substrate has been studied. This composition is very suitable for the laser and detector applications at about 2.5 μm. We show that in InAsPSb/InAs system there is a determinate relation between the surface morphology and the lattice mismatch of the epi-wafers, by which we can easily control the melt composition to grow high quality hetero-structures. The reason has been discussed. The p-n junctions with fairly good carrier profile have been prepared in this system.

Morbidity and Mortality Indicators in Acute Organophosphate Poisoning in Zagazig University Hospital, Egypt: Retrospective Study

Introduction: Organ phosphorus (OP) toxicity has been studied extensively because of its world wide use. Toxicity of organophosphates is the result of inhibition of acetyl cholinesterase resulting in cholinergic signs. Aim of the Work: To evaluate initial indicators that can indicate prognosis of patients in OP poisoning. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study conducted in Zagazig university hospital over a year. OP poisoning was clinically diagnosed with history of OP compound exposure and confirmed by low pseudo cholinesterase levels. Results: In the present study, 76 patients were enrolled. Major cases were male. High mortality rates were in the youth and in prolonged ventilated patients. The mortality rate was proportionally related to lag time after exposure and plasma pseudo cholinesterase levels. Electrolyte disturbance did not affect clinical outcome. Conclusion: From this study, it could be concluded that mortality is directly proportionate to the lag time, amount of OP consumed, clinical severity, pseudo cholinesterase levels and duration of ventilator support. This study helps in rapid diagnosis, and rapid early and effective treatment, which may result in decreasing the morbidity and mortality rates. Recommendation: It is recommended to increase awareness regarding the rapid diagnosis, and rapid effective treatment of organ phosphorous.

A Convenient Method for the Synthesis of 1,3,2-Oxazaphospholidin-[3,2-a]-8-oxo-10-thio(or seleno)-[1,3,2]-benzodiazaphosphorines

A Convenient method for the synthesis of fused phosphorusheterocycle 1,3,2-oxazaphosphorin-[3.2-a]-8-oxo-10-thio(or seleno)-[1,3,2]-benzodiazaphosphorines was carried out in one pot by the reaction of Tris(diethylamino)phosphine with multifunctional compounds 2-(N-(beta or gamma-hydroxyl) alkylene) amino-benzamides 1. When PCL3 was used, only chlorinated product was obtained.

Retention and chiral recognition mechanism of organo-phosphorus compounds in high-performance liquid chromatography

In normal phase condition, a series of chiral phosphorus organic compounds have been separated by high-performance liquid chromatography. In order to study the retention and chiral recognition mechanism, the method of quantitative structure-enantioselectivity retention relationships (QSERRs) has been investigated from the quantitative equations established between the chromatographic retention of enantiomers and their molecular descriptors of physicochemical properties. The results show that on the Pirkle-type chiral stationary phase (CSP) of Sumichiral OA4700, it is the parameter of LUMO that gives the most contribution to the chromatographic re-tention of O-ethyl O-(substituted) phenyl N-isopropyl phosphoroamidothioates resulting from the interaction of hydrogen bond and (or) p-p interaction. Meanwhile, the chiral recognition is formed from the contribution of logP and LUMO.

Structural Characterization of ((S)-2＇-Hydroxy-1,1＇- binaphthalen-2-yl)-(SP)-vinylphosphonate Synthesized by the Chiral Induced Diastereoselective Reaction

Ethyl（（S）-2＇-hydroxy-1,1＇-binaphthalen-2-yl）-（SP）-vinylphosphonate （SBINOL-SP） was synthesized by diastereoselective reaction and characterized by means of NMR spectroscopy, H RMS and X-ray diffraction. The single crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 7.4983（13）, b = 12.065（2）, c = 21.805（4） ？, β = 90.094（6）°, Mr = 404.38, V = 1972.6（6） ？3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.362 g/cm3, F（000） = 848, μ = 0.168 mm-1, R = 0.0280 and wR = 0.0743. The title compound shows good activities against E. coli, S. albus, B. subtilis and M. tetragenus.

Stereodivergently asymmetric synthesis of chiral phosphorus compounds by synergistic combination of ion-pair catalyst and base

Stereodivergently constructing the designed products having adjacent multi-stereocenters via a given reaction,with excellent control of both absolute and relative configurations,presents one of the substantial hurdles in asymmetric catalysis.Herein,we report a precisely stereodivergent asymmetric protocol by synergistic combination of phosphonium-involved ion-pair catalysis and base for accessing to chiral phosphorus compounds bearing two adjacent chiral centers particularly containing an acidic protonated enantioenriched carbon atom,having broad functional group compatibility in both dynamic and thermodynamic processes under mild reaction conditions.Two keys for the success in constructing these stereoisomers with high levels of regio-,diastereo-,and enantioselectivities were contained:firstly,the precise stereo-control in providing dynamic products was enabled by bifunctional phosphonium salt catalyst with semi-enclosed cavity;secondly,the readily stereospecific transformation of adducts from dynamic to thermodynamic version was initiated by achiral base.All four stereoisomers could be readily accessed even in gram-scale in high yields with maintaining excellent stereoselectivities,illustrating the potential of this synergistic catalytic methodology in organic synthesis.Moreover,mechanistic studies including density functional theory(DFT)calculations and control experiments provide insights into the mechanism.

Crystal and Molecular Structure of 3，4－diphenyl－5－ethyl－5－methyl－1，3，4－diazaphospholidin－2－thione－4－oxide

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Crystal and Molecular Structure of 3，4－diphenyl－5－methyl－5－propyl－1，3，4－diazaphospholidin－2－thione－4－sulfide

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The role of 3d orbitals in the bonding of phosphorus compounds

Ab initio LCAO-MO-SCF calculations for several typical molecules containing phosphorus have been undertaken to study the role of phosphorus 3d orbitals in the bonding.It is emphasized that the discussion about the 3d orbital participation in bonding should be based on a reasonable choice of basis sets and it seems suitable to choose the atomic orbitals in proper molecular environment as the basis set.As an approximation,the optimized minimal STO-NG basis sets have been adopted in the present paper.The results obtained well exhibit the model of 3d orbital participation in bonding. It is shown that under the influence of highly electronegative ligands the phosphorus 3d orbitals con- tract greatly,their energy levels drop considerably,and thus they can effectively participate in bond- ing.The presence of highly electronegative ligands seems necessary.The contribution of 3d orbitals to bonding is achieved mainly through the concertedformation of σ bonds and p-d backbonds,though the contribution to σ bonding is minor.The three-center,four-electron bond modelis only approxi- mately correct.The results of the present paper demonstrate that the model of 3d orbital participation in bonding favoured by experimental chemists is reasonable and possesses sound ground.

Highly uniform Ni particles with phosphorus and phosphorus and adjacent defects catalyze 1,5-dinitronaphthalene hydrogenation with excellent catalytic performance

This work proposes a modified activated carbon support,with defects and heteroatoms(N,P-ACs)by nitrogen and phosphorus doping to load non-noble nickel to catalyze aromatic compound hydrogenation.The Ni/N,P-ACs-900(prepared at 900℃)showed promising catalytic activity in liquid-phase 1,5-dinitronaphthalene hydrogenation with a 1,5-diaminonaphthalene yield of 95.8% under the mild condition of 100℃,which is comparable to the commercial Pd/C catalyst.The nitrogen species were burned off at 900℃,causing more defects for nickel metal loading,facilitating the interaction between the supports and the nickel metal,and resulting in highly dispersed metal particles.The computational study of the nickel binding energy has been conducted using density functional theory.It exhibits that the defects formed by heteroatom doping are beneficial to nickel anchoring and deposition to form highly uniform nickel particles.The phosphorus species in combination with the defects are suitable for H_(2) adsorption and dissociation.These results reveal that the heteroatomic doping on the active carbon shows significant effects in the hydrogenation of the liquid-phase aromatic compounds.These findings could provide a promising route for the rational design of aromatic compound hydrogenation catalysts to significantly decrease the cost by instead using noble metal catalysts in the industry.

Phosphatase activity and culture conditions of the yeast Candida mycoderma sp. and analysis of organic phosphorus hydrolysis ability

Orthophosphate is an essential but limiting macronutrient for plant growth. About 67% cropland in China lacks sufficient phosphorus, especially that with red soil. Extensive soil phosphorus reserves exist in the form of organic phosphorus, which is unavailable for root uptake unless hydrolyzed by secretory acid phosphatases. Thus, many microorganisms with the ability to produce phosphatase have been exploited. In this work, the activity of an extracellular acid phosphatase and yeast biomass from Candida mycoderma was measured under different culture conditions, such as pH, temperature, and carbon source. A maximal phosphatase activity of 8.47 × 10^5±0.11× 10^5 U/g was achieved by C. Mycoderma in 36 hr under the optimal conditions. The extracellular acid phosphatase has high activity over a wide pH tolerance range from 2.5 to S.0 （optimum pH 3.5）. The effects of different phosphorus compounds on the acid phosphatase production were also studied. The presence of phytin, lecithin or calcium phosphate reduced the phosphatase activity and biomass yield significantly. In addition, the pH of the culture medium was reduced significantly by lecithin. The efficiency of the strain in releasing orthophosphate from organic phosphorus was studied in red soil （used in planting trees） and rice soil （originating as red soil）. The available phosphorus content was increased by 230% after inoculating 20 days in rice soil and decreased by 50% after inoculating 10 days in red soil. This work indicates that the yeast strain C. mycoderma has potential application for enhancing phosphorus utilization in plants that grow in rice soil.

CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF HYDRIDOCARBONYL TRIS-(TRIPHENYL PHOSPHINE)-COBALT (Ⅰ) ETHER COMPOUND

By studying the reaction of Co （acae）3; PPh3 and Al（C2H5）3 with CO2 in ether, we have obtained two kinds of crystals. One is dark red, which we call Crystal Ⅰ, with composition of CoH（CO）（PPh3）3（C2H5）2O; the other is orange red, which we call Crystal Ⅱ, with the composition of CoH（CO）（PPh3）3. Both are decomposed very rapidly in the air. Crystal Ⅰ is a little bit stabler than Crystal Ⅱ. We studied the structures of these two crystals by the X-ray diffraction method. There was a brief introduction about the structure of Crystal Ⅱ. This article will describe mainly the structure of Crystal Ⅰ. Some data of the structure of Crvstal