{"title":"Ionic Liquids for Hydrocarbon/Thiophene Separation: Extensive Analysis of Structure–Property Correlations","authors":"I. A. Sedov","doi":"10.1134/S1070363226602851","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070363226602851","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The development of energy-efficient technologies for the deep desulfurization of transport fuels remains a paramount challenge in modern refining. Ionic liquids (ILs) are recognized as promising solvents for extractive desulfurization. The choice of particular ILs for separation processes should be guided by thermodynamic data and models. In this study, we present an analysis of the performance of 192 distinct ILs in the separation of thiophene from hydrocarbons. A dataset of 1597 experimental infinite dilution activity coefficients of thiophene and a number of hydrocarbons in ILs was assembled. These data allowed to uncover the fundamental structure-property relationships that govern the limiting activity coefficient values and hydrocarbon/thiophene selectivity of ILs. The volume density of ion charges quantified via the reciprocal molar volume was found to be the most important factor, with the polarity of the substituents in the cation being the second most important one. Predictive correlations with the two descriptors reflecting these factors reach <i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.8 and above in most cases. The best selectivity is achieved with ILs that contain cations with short-chain polar substituents and small anions, significantly exceeding the performance of conventional molecular solvents. To facilitate the virtual screening of ILs, we introduce a computationally inexpensive, atom-contribution-based approach to estimating IL molar volumes, which achieves high accuracy without the need for experiments or quantum chemical calculations.</p>","PeriodicalId":761,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of General Chemistry","volume":"96 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148926510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gleb I. Yunusov, Yulia L. Piterskaya, Andrey V. Khramchikhin
{"title":"N-Phosphorylation of 1(2)-Substituted 5-Aminotetrazoles","authors":"Gleb I. Yunusov, Yulia L. Piterskaya, Andrey V. Khramchikhin","doi":"10.1134/S107036322660205X","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S107036322660205X","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A series of new diethyl (1<i>H</i>-tetrazol-5-yl)phosphoramidates was prepared by reacting diethyl chlorophosphate with 1- and 2-substituted 5-aminotetrazoles. The structure of the obtained compounds was proven by <sup>1</sup>H, <sup>13</sup>C, <sup>31</sup>P NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry data.</p>","PeriodicalId":761,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of General Chemistry","volume":"96 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148926512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis, Antibacterial Evaluation, and Molecular Docking Investigations of Biologically Active Substituted Tetrazole-Linked 1,8-Naphthyridine Derivatives","authors":"Ergurala Naveen, Boda Sakram, Myaka Navatha, Banoth Sonyanaik, Srinu Bhoomandla, D. Seshikala","doi":"10.1134/S1070363226601092","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070363226601092","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A series of 4-aryltetrazolo[1,5-<i>a</i>][1,8]naphthyridine derivatives was synthesized and confirmed by <sup>1</sup>H, <sup>13</sup>C NMR, and mass spectrometry. The synthesized derivatives’ antibacterial activity was assessed against gram-positive bacteria (<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and <i>Bacillus cereus</i>) and gram-negative bacteria (<i>E. coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>). All the compounds exhibited excellent activity. Among the synthesized derivatives, 4-(<i>p</i>-tolyl)tetrazolo[1,5-<i>a</i>][1,8]naphthyridine showed the most potent antibacterial activity. Molecular docking studies were a good complement, and the binding interactions of the derivatives with relevant bacterial target proteins revealed a strong correlation between <i>in vitro</i> activity and binding affinity.</p>","PeriodicalId":761,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of General Chemistry","volume":"96 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148926413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maxim V. Tarasov, Tatiana V. Gryaznova, Vera V. Khrizanforova, Elizaveta V. Timofeeva, Yulia H. Budnikova
{"title":"Redox Activity of Some NADP Analogues and EPR Spectra of Radical Intermediates (A Review)","authors":"Maxim V. Tarasov, Tatiana V. Gryaznova, Vera V. Khrizanforova, Elizaveta V. Timofeeva, Yulia H. Budnikova","doi":"10.1134/S1070363226602991","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070363226602991","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Data on the redox activity of several NADP/NADPH analogues and the magnetic resonance parameters of the intermediates, recorded using EPR, are summarized. Recent data on phosphorylated acridine derivatives are included, along with descriptions and simulations of their EPR spectra and calculations of their magnetic resonance parameters. The unpaired electron in the radicals is shown to be localized on the <i>N</i>-heterocyclic moiety, with the radicals being C-centred. Substituents in the heterocycle, either at nitrogen or carbon (C<sup>9</sup> or similar), are shown not to significantly affect the magnetic resonance parameters. C<sup>9</sup> phosphorylated acridanes, both mono- and bis-derivatives, have been shown to be capable of forming relatively stable radical intermediates in redox reactions. The EPR spectra of these intermediates were specially recorded and simulated for this review in order to compare them with data from previous studies. The obtained mono- and bisphosphorylated acridanes exhibit high stability in the catalytic hydrogen evolution reaction with TON values 6.9 and 5.5, respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":761,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of General Chemistry","volume":"96 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148926509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gul’naz A. Shavaleeva, Nadezhda A. Ivanova, Diana V. Ishmetova, Mansur S. Miftakhov
{"title":"Synthesis and Cytotoxic Activity of Hexacarbonyldicobalt Complexes with 13,14-Dehydroprostaglandins B and Acetylenic Alcohols","authors":"Gul’naz A. Shavaleeva, Nadezhda A. Ivanova, Diana V. Ishmetova, Mansur S. Miftakhov","doi":"10.1134/S1070363226601377","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070363226601377","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Based on the ethyl esters of 13,14-dehydro analogues of prostaglandins (PG) B and 11-deoxy-PGE (PGE<sub>1</sub>), the corresponding hexacarbonyldicobalt complexes were synthesized and their cytotoxic properties were investigated. Characteristic structural elements (acetylene and enone fragments, hydroxyl-bearing center at C<sup>15</sup> or C<sup>16</sup>) affecting cytotoxicity were identified. The most active and selectively acting compounds were revealed.</p>","PeriodicalId":761,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of General Chemistry","volume":"96 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148926511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vladislav V. Komarov, Artem L. Chepakin, Alexander M. Genaev, George E. Salnikov, Yaroslav V. Zonov, Victor M. Karpov, Tatyana V. Mezhenkova
{"title":"Reactions of 1,2,4,5-Tetrafluoro-3-(perfluoropropyl)benzene with 1,2,3,4- and 1,2,4,5-Tetrafluorobenzenes in an SbF5 Medium","authors":"Vladislav V. Komarov, Artem L. Chepakin, Alexander M. Genaev, George E. Salnikov, Yaroslav V. Zonov, Victor M. Karpov, Tatyana V. Mezhenkova","doi":"10.1134/S1070363226601626","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070363226601626","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The reaction of 1,2,4,5-tetrafluoro-3-(perfluoropropyl)benzene with 1,2,3,4-tetrafluorobenzene in an SbF<sub>5</sub> medium afforded a mixture of 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9-octafluoro-9-(pentafluoroethyl)fluorene and 1,2,4,5,6,7,9-heptafluoro-9-(pentafluoroethyl)fluorene with a considerable predominance of the former. In a similar reaction with 1,2,4,5-tetrafluorobenzene at room temperature, 1,2,4,5,7,8,9-heptafluoro-9-(pentafluoroethyl)fluorene was formed in low yield, whereas conducting the reaction with an excess of the tetrafluorobenzene upon heating afforded 1,2,4,5,7,8-hexafluoro-9-(pentafluoroethyl)-9-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)fluorene in 52% yield. The hindered rotation of the tetrafluorophenyl group in this ethylphenylfluorene was studied.</p>","PeriodicalId":761,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of General Chemistry","volume":"96 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148823059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elizaveta A. Amelina, Olga V. Koryakova, Mikhail I. Kodess, Alexander V. Mekhaev, Alexander V. Pestov
{"title":"Synthesis of N,O-(Сarboxymethyl)chitosan under Synthesis in Gel Conditions and Its Sorption Properties","authors":"Elizaveta A. Amelina, Olga V. Koryakova, Mikhail I. Kodess, Alexander V. Mekhaev, Alexander V. Pestov","doi":"10.1134/S1070363226601286","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070363226601286","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Methods for the synthesis of <i>N</i>,<i>O</i>-(carboxymethyl)chitosan with degrees of substitution ranging from 0.1 to 1.7 were developed using alkali metal and ammonium monochloroacetates in a nucleophilic substitution reaction under polymer-analogous synthesis in gel conditions in neutral and alkaline media. The use of sodium monochloroacetate as a functionalizing agent and a weak Brønsted base facilitated the production of a water-soluble polymer with a maximum degree of substitution of 1.1. The addition of NaOH as a stronger base increased the degree of carboxymethylation of chitosan to 1.7. The influence of the chemical structure of sorbents based on <i>N</i>,<i>O</i>-(carboxymethyl)chitosan crosslinked with epichlorohydrin on their sorption capacity towards transition metal ions Cu<sup>2+</sup>, Ni<sup>2+</sup>, Co<sup>2+</sup>, and Zn<sup>2+</sup> was revealed. The dependence of the static exchange capacity of the sorbent on the degree of substitution exhibits an extreme character. The maximum capacity was 1.827 mmol/g at a degree of substitution of 0.7, after which the exchange capacity decreases. However, crosslinked polymers with lower static exchange capacity exhibited selective complexation with Cu<sup>2+</sup> ions.</p>","PeriodicalId":761,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of General Chemistry","volume":"96 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148823057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sijana S, M. Amalanathan, M. Sony Michael Mary, Prammitha Rajaram, P. Ram Kumar, N. Sheen Kumar, Shiney Manoj, A. Seema, Lekshmi S, V. S. Shali
{"title":"Bio-Inspired Ce–TiO2 Nanostructures as Triple-Functional Platforms for Environmental and Biomedical Applications","authors":"Sijana S, M. Amalanathan, M. Sony Michael Mary, Prammitha Rajaram, P. Ram Kumar, N. Sheen Kumar, Shiney Manoj, A. Seema, Lekshmi S, V. S. Shali","doi":"10.1134/S1070363225608191","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070363225608191","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Cerium-doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles (Ce-TiO<sub>2</sub> NPs) were developed using a sustainable sol-gel technique, utilizing <i>Annona muricata</i> leaf extract as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent. Comprehensive characterization techniques were employed to elucidate their structural, optical, antimicrobial, and anticancer functionalities. X-Ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analyses confirmed the successful incorporation of cerium ions into the TiO<sub>2</sub> lattice, which favored the formation of a higher rutile phase content, refined crystallite sizes, and improved particle morphology. Elemental mapping through energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) validated the effective dispersion of Ce dopants. UV-Visible spectroscopy revealed a conspicuous bandgap narrowing and enhanced visible light absorption attributable to cerium incorporation. The nanoparticles exhibited potent antimicrobial activity against various pathogenic bacteria and fungi. Photocatalytic experiments demonstrated that Ce-TiO<sub>2</sub> NPs achieved 94% degradation of methylene blue dye within 80 min under sunlight irradiation. Moreover, cytotoxicity assays using MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells indicated a significant, dose-dependent decrease in cell viability. These findings highlight the enhanced therapeutic efficacy conferred by cerium doping, underscoring its potential for visible-light-driven photodynamic cancer therapies.</p>","PeriodicalId":761,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of General Chemistry","volume":"96 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148823056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Deepal Agrawal, Sudip Kumar De, Nitish Kumar Gupta
{"title":"Synthesis and Characterization of Post-Metallocene Complex and Optimization of Reaction Conditions by RSM for Polymerization of MMA","authors":"Deepal Agrawal, Sudip Kumar De, Nitish Kumar Gupta","doi":"10.1134/S1070363226600402","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070363226600402","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A novel tridentate dianionic ligand, [2-(3,5-di-<i>tert</i>-butyl-2-hydroxy-benzylamino) acetic acid], was successfully synthesized and employed in the formation of a new six-coordinate titanium complex with the general formula [TiLCl<sub>2</sub>THF]. Additionally, the catalytic activity of the complex, in the presence of a сoсatalyst was evaluated in an aqueous medium, revealing efficient catalytic activity for the homo-polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) in aqueous medium under mild reaction conditions. To verify the structure of the complex, various instrumental techniques were employed, including <sup>1</sup>H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-visible) and elemental analysis. These analyses provided valuable insights into the composition and bonding of the complex. Furthermore, the properties of the resulting polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) were thoroughly investigated using a range of techniques, including <sup>1</sup>H NMR, Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and Gel permeation chromatography (GPC). These analyses helped to elucidate the structural and thermal characteristics and molecular weight of the synthesized PMMA. The reaction conditions for the polymerization of MMA using the complex were also optimized through a response surface methodology approach, ensuring the highest efficiency and yield in the polymerization process. The developed RSM model demonstrated reasonable agreement between predicted and experimental PMMA yield values within the investigated operating range.</p>","PeriodicalId":761,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of General Chemistry","volume":"96 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148823058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Shanmuga Sundari, N. Edayadulla, P. Subramaniam, Periyakaruppan Karuppasamy
{"title":"Unraveling Non-Linear Hammett Behavior in Aromatic Sulfinyl Acetic Acid Oxidation Catalyzed by [FeIII(salen)]Cl Complexes","authors":"C. Shanmuga Sundari, N. Edayadulla, P. Subramaniam, Periyakaruppan Karuppasamy","doi":"10.1134/S1070363225608695","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070363225608695","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Oxido-decarboxylation mechanism of phenylsulphinylacetic acid (PSAA) by means of eight iron(III)salen complexes in aqueous <i>N</i>,<i>N</i>′-dimethylformamide (DMF) was studied. The active oxidizing species is identified as [Fe<sup>III</sup>(salen)]<sup>+</sup> ion. Complex formation between PSAA and [Fe<sup>III</sup>(salen)]<sup>+</sup> ion was confirmed through Michaelis-Menten kinetics and spectral changes. Introducing diverse electron-withdrawing and releasing groups (except <i>p</i>-OMe) in PSAA slows the reaction rate, with a non-linear Hammett correlation indicating that the influence of substituents shifts in PSAA. Electron-withdrawing groups impede electron transfer (ET) reaction between PSAA and iron-complex, while electron-releasing groups enhance it but also reduce the nucleophilic attack by water. A mechanism involving simultaneous electron transfer and decarboxylation leading to sulfone formation is proposed, with the non-linear Hammett correlation attributed to the development and decay of sulfoxide radical cations influenced by means of substituents.</p>","PeriodicalId":761,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of General Chemistry","volume":"96 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148823036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}