Cis- and trans-3-hexene: infrared spectrum in liquid argon solution, ab initio calculations of equilibrium geometry, normal coordinate analysis, and vibrational assignments

The infrared spectra of cis-3-hexene and trans-3-hexene dissolved in liquid argon have been obtained at temperatures from 93 to 120 K. The absorptions were observed with a low-temperature cell and a Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer. Ab initio molecular orbital calculations were performed to obtain the equilibrium geometry, vibrational frequencies, force fields, and infrared intensities. The calculations were done at the Hartree-Fock level using 6-31G basis set. The Cartesian force fields from ab initio calculations have been converted to the force field in symmetry coordinates. The scale factors of ab initio calculated force fields were determined. Normal coordinate calculations were performed using a scaled quantum mechanical (SQM) force field. Vibrational normal modes calculated for the lowest energy rotamers of cis- and trans-3-hexene have been assigned to infrared absorption bands observed in liquid argon solution. The assignments were based on calculated frequencies and potential energy distributions. The equilibrium geometries of the two lowest energy rotamers (symmetry C₂ and C_s) of cis-3-hexene and of the three lowest energy rotamers (symmetry C_i, C₂, and C₁) of trans-3-hexene were calculated. Variable temperature studies of the infrared spectrum of cis- and trans-3-hexenes dissolved in liquid argon were done to obtain the ΔH of conversion between the rotamers C₂ and C_s of cis-3-hexene and between the rotamers C_i, C₂, and C₁ of trans-3-hexene.     

Big macrocyclic assemblies of carboranes (big MACs): synthesis and crystal structure of a macrocyclic assembly of four carboranes containing alternate ortho- and meta-carborane icosahedra linked by para-phenylene units

The macrocyclic compound, [1,2-C₂B₁₀H₁₀-1,4-C₆H₄-1,7-C₂B₁₀H₁₀-1,4-C₆H₄]₂ (5)—a novel cyclooctaphane, was prepared by condensation of the C,C′-dicopper(I) derivative of meta-carborane with 1,2-bis(4-iodophenyl)-ortho-carborane. The X-ray crystal structure of 5·C₆H₆·6C₆H₁₂ was determined at 150 K, revealing an extremely loose packing mode. Molecule 5 has a crystallographic C_s and local C_2v symmetry; the macrocycle adopts a butterfly (dihedral angle 143°) conformation with the ortho-carborane units at the wingtips and the phenylene ring planes roughly perpendicular to the wing planes. Multinuclear NMR spectra suggest that molecule 5 in solution inverts rapidly via the planar D_2h geometry, which (from ab initio HF/6-31G* calculations) is only 1 kcal mol⁻¹ higher in energy than the C_2v one. An attempt to prepare an even larger macrocycle, comprising three para-carborane and three ortho-carborane units linked by six para-phenylene units, was unsuccessful.     

Density functional theory analysis of CaRgn complexes: (Rg=He, Ne, Ar; n=1–4)

CaRg_n⁺ (Rg=He, Ne, Ar) complexes with n=1–4, are investigated by performing using the B3LYP/6-311+G (3df) density functional theory calculations. The CaHe_n⁺ (n=1–4) complexes are found to be stable. In the case of CaNe_n⁺ and CaAr_n⁺, stable structures and stationary point were found only for n=1 and 2. For n=3 in the C_3V and the D_3h point group as well as for n=4 in the T_d (tetrahedral) point group a saddle point (imaginary frequency) is observed and global minimum could be obtained along the potential energy surface.     

Ab initio molecular orbital study of potential energy surface for the H2NO(B1)→NO(Π)+H2 reaction

The mechanism of the H₂NO(²B₁)→NO(²Π)+H₂ reaction has been examined using ab initio molecular orbital methods. Ground-state and first-excited-state potential surfaces were plotted at the FOCI/cc-pVTZ level of theory as functions of two appropriate internal degrees of freedom. A conical intersection was found on the C_s pathway that is symmetric with respect to the plane perpendicular to the molecular plane of C_2v H₂NO(²B₁). It is therefore considered that trajectories that start from H₂NO(²B₁) towards the product region detour around the conical intersection, pass through the neighborhood of the transition state that is located at the saddle point on the C_s pathway, and finally reach the products, NO(²Π)+H₂. Thus we can explain the mechanism of the H₂NO(²B₁)→NO(²Π)+H₂ reaction, which has remained unclear to date.     

Synthesis and characterization of optically active aromatic polyimides derived from 2,2′-bis(2-trifluoro- 4-aminophenoxy)-1,1′-binaphthyl and aromatic tetracarboxylic dianhydrides

Optically active 2,2′-bis(2-trifluoro-4-aminophenoxy)-1,1′-binaphthyl and its corresponding racemate were prepared by a nucleophilic substitution reaction of 1,1′-bi-2-naphthol with 2-chloro-5-nitrotrifluorotoluene and subsequently by the reduction of the resulting dinitro compounds. A series of optically active and optically inactive aromatic polyimides also were prepared therefrom. These polymers readily were soluble in common organic solvents such as pyridine, N,N′-dimethylacetamide, and m-cresol and had glass-transition temperatures of 256 ∼ 278 °C. The specific rotations of the chiral polymers ranged from 167 ∼ 258°, and their chiroptical properties also were studied. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 37: 4536–4540, 1999     

The interaction between C28 (Td) and X (X=H and F)

Hydrogen and fluorine addition reactions with C₂₈(T_d) have been investigated by the density function theory method at B3LYP/6-31G level. The interaction potential between C₂₈(T_d) and atom X (X=H and F) shows that there are three possible stable isomers of C₂₈(T_d)X (X=H and F) and the average binding energy calculations suggest that C₂₈(T_d)H₄ is the most stable hydrogen adduct among C₂₈(T_d)H_n (n=1–28). Furthermore, by comparisons of the energy between C₂₈(T_d)H and C₂₈(C_s)H we found that the former are more stable than the later, and the structural and energy analysis further indicate that C₂₈(C_s)H is only with a small distortion of C₂₈(T_d)H symmetry. In addition, the transition states, as well as reaction pathways of X transfer reactions between different key points on C₂₈(T_d) representative patch are given to explore the possible reaction mechanism.     

Synthesis and characterization of (C5H9C9H6)2Yb(THF)2(II) (1) and [(C5H9C5H4)2Yb(THF)]2O2 (2), and ring-opening polymerization of lactones with 1

Reaction of YbI₂ with two equivalents of cyclopentylindenyl lithium (C₅H₉C₉H₆Li) affords ytterbium(II) substituted indenyl complex (C₅H₉C₉H₆)₂Yb(THF)₂ (1) which shows high activity to ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of lactones. The reaction between YbI₂ and cyclopentylcyclopentadienyl sodium (C₅H₉C₅H₄Na) gives complex [(C₅H₉C₅H₄)₂Yb(THF)]₂O₂ (2) in the presence of a trace amount of O₂, the molecular structure of which comprises two (C₅H₉C₅H₄)₂Yb(THF) bridged by an asymmetric O₂ unit. The O₂ unit and ytterbium atoms define a plane that contains a C_i symmetry center.     

Synthesis and thermodynamic properties of a metal-organic framework: [LaCu6(μ-OH)3(Gly)6im6](ClO4)6

A metal-organic complex, which has the potential property of absorbing gases, [LaCu₆(μ-OH)₃(Gly)₆im₆](ClO₄)₆ was synthesized through the self-assembly of La³⁺, Cu²⁺, glycine (Gly) and imidazole (Im) in aqueous solution and characterized by IR, element analysis and powder XRD. The molar heat capacity, C_p,m, was measured from T = 80 to 390 K with an automated adiabatic calorimeter. The thermodynamic functions [H_T − H_298.15] and [S_T − S_298.15] were derived from the heat capacity data with temperature interval of 5 K. The thermal stability of the complex was investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).     

Synthesis and polymerization of racemic and optically active substituted ß-propiolactones. V. α-methyl ß-propiolactone

R(+) and S(?) enantiomers of α-methyl β-propiolactone (MPL) have been synthesized from the corresponding α-methyl β-hydroxymethylpropionates and racemic MPL from methyl methacrylate. The optical purity and absolute configuration of these lactones were determined using ¹H-NMR spectroscopy after complexation with a chiral compound: 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(9-anthryl)-ethanol. Optical purities of 100% were obtained for both the S(?) ([α₀] = ?10.4°, c = 1.3 g/dL in CHCl₃) and the R(+) ([α₀] = +10.5°, c = 1.0 g/dL in CHCl₃) enantiomers. The corresponding racemic and optically active polylactones [poly(MPL)] were prepared by anionic polymerization, in bulk and in solution, as well as poly(MPL)s of intermediate optical purities. The polymers thus obtained are optically active ([α₀] = 16.2° in CHCl₃ for the optically pure polymer, S configuration) and exhibit significant differences. For example, the racemic poly(MPL) is soluble in several organic solvents such as tetrahydrofuran, benzene, CCl₄, CH₂Cl₂, hexafluoroisopropanol, and CHCl₃, whereas the optically active poly(MPL)s are soluble in CHCl₃ and hexafluoroisopropanol only. Moreover, racemic poly(MPL) is amorphous whereas optically active poly(MPL)s are semicrystalline for optical purities larger than 51%. Melting temperatures and enthalpies of fusion of the semicrystalline polylactones vary with optical purity whereas glass transition temperatures remain invariant for all polymers, at about ?28°C. The poly(MPL) of highest optical purity exhibits a melting temperature of 95°C and an enthalpy of fusion of 61 J/g.     

Single crystal ESR study of bis(N-benzylpyridoxaldiminato) copper(II)

Single crystals of bis(N-benzylpyridozaldiminato) Cu(II) were studied by ESR in three perpendicula planes at 300 K and 9.4 GHz. Only one exchange—narrowed line was observed for the two magnetically inequivalent copper ions in the monoclinic symmetry lattice with space group P2₁/a and elementary cell parameters a = 9.561(9), B = 16.605(8), C = 17.561(2) Å and β = 104(1°). Each ligand is bidentate via the phenolic oxygen and the imino nitrogen atoms, leading to tetrahedrally distorted square planar environment around the copper atom. The ESR linewidth remained Lorentzian for all orientations considered. The components of the g_xx = 2.043(4), g_yy = 2.064(4), g_zz = 2.259(4). The linewidth anisotropy was analyzed in terms of dipole-dipole interactions, magnetic inequivalence of molecules and hyperfine interactions.     

The crystal and molecular structure of bis(indazol-1-yl)pyridin-2′-ylmethane (BIPM) and [Rh(BIPM)(NBD)]PF6

The syntheses of a new tripodal ligand bis(indazol-1-yl)pyridin-2′-ylmethane (BIPM) and of a cationic complex (Rh(BIPM)(NBD)]PF₆, (NBD = 2,5-norbornadiene) are reported. Both compounds were characterized by infrared, ¹H, and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy and by single crystal X-ray analysis. BIPM crystallizes in the monoclinic system in space group P2₁/n with an β helical conformation. The [Rh(BIPM)(NBD)]PF₆ complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C/2c, the rhodium atom being pentacoordinate with a distorted trigonal bipyramidal geometry.     

Multiple bonds between main group elements and transition metals, 155. (Hexamethylphosphoramide) methyl(oxo) bis(η-peroxo)rhenium(VII), the first example of an anhydrous rhenium peroxo complex: crystal structure and catalytic properties

Methyl(oxo)bis(η²-peroxo)rhenium(VII)1, the active species of the system CH₃ReO₃/H₂O₂ in the catalytic oxidation of different organic and organometallic compounds, is stabilized by a water molecule attached to the rhenium center. This water molecule can be removed and substituted by hexamethylphosphoramide (HMPA) to yield (hexamethylphosphoramide)methyl(oxo)bis(η²-peroxo rhenium(VII) (3). The synthesis, crystal structure (X-ray difraction study), and catalytic properties of which compound are reported. Crystal data are as follows: monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, A = 900.76(7) pm, B = 1229.80(11) pm, C = 1318.57(11) pm, β = 90.251(7)°, R_w = 0.034 for 1878 reflections. The catalytic properties of compound 3 in the oxidation of olefins with H₂O₂ are similar to those of 1.     

Direct dynamics study of <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-protonated diglycine surface-induced dissociation. Influence of collision energy

A quantum mechanical and molecular mechanical (QM + MM) direct dynamics classical trajectory simulation is used to study energy transfer and fragmentation in the surface-induced dissociation (SID) of N-protonated diglycine, (gly)₂H⁺. The peptide ion collides with the hydrogenated diamond {111} surface. The Austin Model 1 (AM1) semiempirical electronic structure theory is used for the (gly)₂H⁺ intramolecular potential and molecular mechanical functions are used for the diamond surface potential and peptide/surface intermolecular potential. The simulations are performed at collision energies E_i of 30, 50, 70, and 100 eV and collision angle of 0° (perpendicular to the surface). The percent energy transfer to the peptide ion is nearly independent of E_i, while energy transfer to the surface increases with increase in E_i. A smaller percent of the energy remains in peptide translation as E_i is increased. These trends in energy transfer are consistent with previous trajectory simulations of SID. At each E_i the most likely initial pathway leading to fragmentation is rupture of the ⁺H₃NCH₂---CONHCH₂COOH bond. Fragmentation occurs by two general mechanisms. One is the traditional Rice-Ramsperger-Kassel-Marcus (RRKM) model in which the peptide ion is activated by its collision with the surface, “bounces off”, and then dissociates after undergoing intramolecular vibrational energy redistribution (IVR). The other mechanism is shattering in which the ion fragments as it collides with the surface. Shattering is the origin of the large increase in number of product channels with increase in E_i, i.e., 6 at 30 eV, but 59 at 100 eV. Shattering becomes the dominant dissociation mechanism at high E_i.     

Optically active poly(amide–imide)s containing axially dissymmetric 1,1′-binaphthyl moieties

Novel optically active aromatic poly(amide–imide)s (PAIs) were prepared from newly synthesized 2,2′-bis(3,4-dicarboxybenzamido)-1,1′-binaphthyl dianhydride ((+ )-, (S)-, and (R)-BNDADA). PAIs based on dianhydride monomers with different ee % were investigated with respect to their structures and chiroptical properties. These polymers were highly soluble in polar aprotic solvents such as N,N-dimethylacetamide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, pyridine, etc., and showed high glass transition temperatures of 287–290°C and 5% weight loss temperatures of 450–465°C in nitrogen. Optically active PAIs exhibited high specific rotations, excellent optical stabilities, and a dependence of optical activities on temperature. Investigations on chiroptical properties indicated that chiral conformation was possessed by optically active PAIs. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 37: 3147–3154, 1999     

Molecular motion and phase transition in perovskite-type (CH3)nNH4−nSnCl3 (n=1–4) studied by proton NMR spin–lattice relaxation

Powder X-ray diffraction, ¹¹⁹Sn NMR spectra, and ¹H NMR spin–lattice relaxation times, T₁, were measured for (CH₃)_nNH_4−nSnCl₃ (n=1–4). From the Rietveld analysis, it is shown that all four compounds crystallize into deformed perovskite-type structures at room temperature. The temperature dependence of ¹H T₁ was analyzed in terms of the CH₃ reorientation and other motions of the whole cation. Except for the phase transition in CH₃NH₃SnCl₃, which is from monoclinic to rhombohedral at 331 K, ¹H T₁ was continuously changed at other phase transitions in this compound as well as in the n=2–4 compounds, suggesting that the transitions are not caused by the change of the motional state of the cation but by an instability of the [SnCl₃]_nⁿ⁻ perovskite lattice.     

Solid-state static Cu and P CP/MAS NMR, and liquid-state EXAFS studies on copper(I) O,O′-dialkyldithiophosphate cluster compounds: Formation of the copper(I) O,O′-di-iso-amyldithiophosphate cluster compound on the surface of synthetic chalcocite

Polycrystalline octa-nuclear copper(I) O,O′-di-i-propyl- and O,O′-di-i-amyldithiophosphate cluster compounds, {Cu₈[S₂P(OR)₂]₆(μ₈-S)} where R = ⁱPr and ⁱAm, were synthesized and characterized by ³¹P CP/MAS NMR at 8.46 T and static ⁶⁵Cu NMR at multiple magnetic field strengths (7.05, 9.4 and 14.1 T). The symmetries of the electronic environments around the P sites were estimated from the ³¹P chemical shift anisotropy (CSA) parameters, δ_aniso and η. Analyses of the ⁶⁵Cu chemical shift and quadrupolar splitting parameters for these compounds are presented with the data being compared to those for the analogous octa-nuclear cluster compounds with R = ⁿBu and ⁱBu. The ⁶⁵Cu transverse relaxation for the copper sites in {Cu₈[S₂P(OⁱPr)₂]₆(μ₈-S)} and {Cu₈[S₂P(OⁱAm)₂]₆(μ₈-S)} was found to be very different, with a relaxation time, T₂, of 590 μs (Gaussian) and 90 μs (exponential), respectively. The structures of {Cu₄[S₂P(OⁱPr)₂]₄} and {Cu₈[S₂P(OⁱPr)₂]₆(μ₈-S)} cluster compounds in the liquid- and the solid-state were studied by Cu K-edge EXAFS. The disulfide, [S₂P(OⁱAm)₂]₂, was obtained and characterized by ³¹P{¹H} NMR. The interactions of the disulfide and of the potassium O,O′-di-i-amyldithiophosphate salt with the surfaces of synthetic chalcocite (Cu₂S) were probed using solid-state ³¹P NMR spectroscopy and only the presence of copper(I) dithiophosphate species with the {Cu₈[S₂P(OⁱAm)₂]₆(μ₈-S)} structure was observed.     

Preparation and characterization of M2(SeAr′)6 and mixed ligand M2(OR)2(SeAr′)4 species (M = Mo, W)

Toluene solutions of M₂(NMe₂)₆ (M = Mo, W) react with mesitylene selenol (Ar′SeH) to give M₂(SeAr′) ₆ complexes. MO₂(OR)₆ (R = ^tBu, CH₂^tBu) react with excess> 6 fold) Ar′SeH to give Mo₂ (SeAr′)₆, whilst W₂(OR)₆(py)₂ (R = ⁱPr, CH₂^tBu) react with excess (> 6 fold) Ar′SeH to give W₂(OR)₂(SeAr′)₄. Reaction of MO₂(OPrⁱ)₆ with Ar′SeH produces Mo₂(OPrⁱ)₂ (SeAr′)₄ which crystallizes in two different space groups. These areneselenato complexes are air-stable and insoluble in common organic solvents. X-ray crystallographic studies revealed that the Mo₂(SeAr′)₆ and W₂(SeAr′)₆ compounds are isostructural in the solid state and adopt ethane-like staggered configurations with the following important structural parameters, M---M (W---W/Mo---Mo) 2.3000(11)/2.2175(13) Å, M---Se 2.430 (av.)/2.440 (av.) Å, M---M---SE 97.0° (av.)°. In the solid state W₂(OⁱPr)₂(SeAr′)₄ adopts the anti-configuration with crystallographically imposed C_i symmetry and W---W 2.3077(7) Å, W---Se 2.435 (av.) Å, W---O 1.858(6) Å; W---W---SE 100.27(3)°, 93.8(3)° and W---W---O 108.41(17)°. Mo₂(OPrⁱ)₂(SeAr′) ₄ crystallizes in both P and A2/a space groups in which the molecules are isostructural with each other and the tungsten analogue. Important bond lengths and angles are Mo---Mo 2.180(24) Å, Mo---Se 2.432(av.) Å, Mo---O 1.872(9) Å, Mo---Mo---Se 99.39(9)°, 94.71(8)°, Mo---Mo---O 107.55(28)°.     

Synthesis and properties of optically active aromatic polyimides derived from optically pure 1,1′-bi-2-naphthol

A series of new optically active aromatic polyimides containing axially dissymmetric 1,1′-binaphthalene-2,2-diyl units were prepared from optically pure (R)-(+)- or(S)-(−)-2,2′-bis(3,4-dicarboxyphenoxy)-1,1′-binaphthalene dianhydrides and various aromatic diamines via a conventional two-step procedure that included ring-opening polycondensation and chemical cyclodehydration. The optically pure isomer of dianhydride was prepared by a nucleophilic substitution of optically pure (R)-(+)- or(S)-(−)-1,1′-bi-2-naphthol with 4-nitrophthalonitrile in aprotic polar solvent and subsequent hydrolysis of the resultant tetranitrile derivatives, followed by the dehydration of the corresponding tetracarboxylic acids to obtain the dianhydrides. These polymers were readily soluble in common organic solvents such as N,N-dimethylacetamide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, and m-cresol, etc., and have glass transition temperatures of 251–296°C, and 5% weight loss occurs not lower than 480°C. The specific rotations of the optically active polyimides ranged from +196° to +263°, and the optical stability and chiroptical properties of them were also studied. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 35: 3287–3297, 1997     

Phenylbis(2- pyridyl)phosphine: P- vs. N,N′-coordination in carbonylmolybdenum-(O) and -(II) complexes

The first carbonyl molybdenum-(O) and -(II) complexes with phenylbis(2-pyridyl)phosphine (PPhpy₂) have been synthesized. PPhpy₂ reacts with [Mo(CO)₅(NCMe)] to give [Mo(CO)₅(PPhpy₂-P)]. With [Mo(CO)₄(NBD)] (NBD = norbornadiene) it gives [Mo(CO)₄(PPhpy₂-P)₂] when a 2 : 1 ratio is used, or [MO(CO)₄(py₂PhP---N,N′)] for a 1 : 1 ratio. Decarbonylation of any of these pyridylphosphine complexes leads to an oligomer of formula {MO(CO)₃(μ-PPhpy₂)}_n, which is also obtained after heating [MO(CO)₆] in solution with an equimolar amount of PPhpy₂. The oligomer undergoes oxidative addition by iodine or allylbromide to give [MoI₂(CO)₃(py₂PhP---N,N′)], or [MoBr(η³-CH₂CHCH₂)(CO)₂(py₂PhP---N,N′)], respectively. These complexes are also obtained by addition of equimolar amounts of PPhpy₂ to solutions of [MoI₂(CO)₃(NCMe)₂] and MoBr(η³-CH₂CH CH₂)(CO)₂(NCMe)₂, respectively. The ligand tends to act as a P-donor towards molybdenum(O) substrates, and as a chelating N,N′-donor in molybdenum (II) complexes.     

Theoretical studies on the BN substituted fullerenes C70−2x(BN)x (x=1–3)—isoelectronic equivalents of C70

The equilibrium structures and relative stabilities of BN-doped fullerenes C_70−2x(BN)_x (x=1–3) have been studied at the AM1 and MNDO level. The most stable isomers of C_70−2x(BN)_x have been found out and their electronic properties have been predicted. The calculation results show that the BN substituted fullerenes C_70−2x(BN)_x have considerable stabilities, though they are less stable than their all carbon analog. For C₆₈BN, the isomers whose BN is located in the most chemically active bonds of C₇₀ (namely B and A) are among the most stable species, of which B is predicted to be the ground state. The stabilities of C₆₈BN decrease and the dipole moments increase with increasing the distance between the heteroatoms. For C₆₆(BN)₂, the lowest energy species is the isomer in which the B–N–B–N bond is formed; For C₆₄(BN)₃, the most stable species should have three BN units located in the same hexagon to form B–N–B–N–B–N ring. The ionization potentials and the affinity energies of the most stable species of BN-doped C₇₀ are almost the same as those of C₇₀ because of the isoelectronic relationship. The ionization potentials and affinity energies depend on the relative position of the heteroatoms in C₆₈BN, the chemical reactivities of the isomers whose heteroatoms are well separated should differ significantly from their all carbon analog.