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Zeolite as Catalysts for the Synthesis of Amino Acids and Purines

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 July 2024

J. J. Fripiat ,
G. Poncelet ,
A. T. Van Assche  and
J. Mayaudon
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Abstract

This paper attempts to show that the catalytic properties of zeolitic material may play a role in the synthesis of simple biological molecules from gases commonly found in extraterrestrial atmospheres. Linde X and Y molecular sieves cation-exchanged by Ca2+ and Fe3+ have been heated in the presence of carbon monoxide and ammonia. Amino-acids and u.v. absorbing substances identified by paper chromatography have been extracted from the solid. HCN, the basic molecule involved in the synthesis of those substances has been detected in the gas phase. It is proposed, on the basis of i.r. results, that the amino-acids are hydrolysis products of an undefined polymer.

Résumé

Résumé

Cet article a pour but de montrer que les propriétés catalytiques d’un matériau zéolitique peuvent jouer un rôle dans la synthèse de molécules biologiques simples à partir de gaz trouvés couramment dans les atmosphères extraterrestres. Des tamis moléculaires Linde X et Y sous les formes cationiques Ca2+ et Fe3+ ont été chauffes en présence d’oxyde de carbone et d’ammoniac. Des acides aminés et des substances absorbant dans l’u.v. identifiés par chromatographie sur papier, ont été extraits du solide. HCN, la molécule de base impliquée dans la synthèse de ces substances a été détecté dans la phase gazeuse. On propose, sur la base des résultats infrarouges, que les acides aminés soient les produits d’hydrolyse d’un polymère non défini.

Kurzreferat

Kurzreferat

In diesem Artikel wird versucht darzulegen, dass die katalytischen Eigenschaften von zeolithartigem Material eine Rolle spielenkönnen bei der Synthese einfacher biologischer Moleküle aus üblicherweise in ausserhalb der Erdatmosphäre gefundenen Gasen. Linde X und Y Molekularsiebe, kationen —ausgetauscht durch Ca4+ und Fe3+, wurden erwärmt in der Gegenwart von Kohlenoxyd und und Ammoniak. Aus dem Feststoff wurden Aminosäuren und durch Papierchromatographie identifizierte U.V.-absorbierende Substanzen extrahiert. HCN, das grundlegende an des Synthese dieser Stoffe beteiligte Molekül, wurde in der Gasphase aufgefunden. Auf Grund der Ultrarotergebnisse wird angenommen, dass es sich bei den Aminosäuren um Produkte eines nichtdefinierten Polymers handelt.

Резюме

Резюме

В этой работе делается попытка показать, что каталитические характеристики цеолитного материала могут играть роль в синтезе простых биологических молекул газов обычно находящихся в неземных атмосферах. Молекулярные сита Linde X и Y с катионным обменом Са2+ и Fe3+ подогрели в присутствии окиси углерода и аммиака. Вещества, абсорбирующие аминокислоты и U.V., опознанные посредством бумажной хромотографии, экстрагировались из твердого вещества. HCN, основная вовлеченная в синтез этих веществ молекула была замечена в газовой фазе. Инфракрасные результаты приводят к предположению, что аминокислоты являются продуктами гидролиза неопознанного полимера.

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Clays and Clay Minerals , Volume 20 , Issue 5 , October 1972 , pp. 331 - 339
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Copyright © Clay Minerals Society 1972

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