An examination of density functional theories on isomerization energy calculations of organic molecules

Long-range corrected (LC) density functional theories (DFTs) were applied to the isomerization energy calculations of organic molecules to make clear why conventional DFTs including B3LYP have given poor isomerization reaction energies. Combining with local response dispersion (LRD) method, we performed LC-DFT calculations for the benchmark set of isomerization reactions. Consequently, we found that LC-DFT?+?LRD methods give accurate reaction energies equivalent to up-to-date DFTs containing many semi-empirical parameters. This result indicates that long-range exchange and intramolecular dispersion correlation interactions, which have been neglected in conventional DFTs, play prominent roles in isomerization reactions. However, we also found that these interactions are not sufficient to give accurate isomerization energies especially for cyclization reactions. Considering that Gaussian-attenuated LC-DFTs (LCgau-DFTs) give better isomerization reaction energies than LC-DFTs, we suggested that the isomerization energies will be further improved by correcting the short-range part of exchange functionals in DFT with keeping the whole long-range exchange interactions.     

A Theoretical Study on Pyrolysis and Sensitivity of Energetic Compounds(Ⅴ)--Nitro Derivatives of Methylbenzene

IntroductionThe nitro derivatives of methylbenzene are an important category of explosives, in whichTNT (2, 4, 6--trinitrotoluene) is widely--used. It is widely accepted that methyl hydrogen in m....troaromatlcs is quite active, which influences the impact sensitivity of an explosive. Gonzalezet al. [IJ found methyl substitution increases the decomposition rate over that of nitrobenzeneby an order of magnitude. Much effort has been devoted to relating electronic structure and.....impact sens…     

2-氨基-5巯基-1,3,4-噻二唑异构化反应机理的量子化学研究

用密度泛函理论(DFT)中的B3LYP方法,采取6-31+G* *基组对2-氨基-5巯基-1,3,4-噻二唑(简称AMT)的异构化反应机理进行了量子化学研究,全参数优化了异构化过程中反应物、产物的几何构型,找出了异构化途径中的过渡态,并通过振动分析加以确认,同时进行零点能校正.研究结果表明,异构化过程存在六种不同的异构化通道,有六个过渡态,相对而言, A→C之间的异构化反应最易发生,C是最稳定的异构化产物.     

用NMR法研究几种不对称双烃基硫桥六羰基二铁的异构化动力学

本文用常规核磁共振方法研究了(苄基硫)(烃基硫)六羰基二铁(烃基为甲基、乙基)和动态核磁共振方法研究了(苄基硫)(叔丁基硫)六羰基二铁的异构化反应动力学, 提出了可能的反应机理, 讨论了影响反应速率的因素.     

卤代硅烯异构化为卤代甲硅烷基硅烯的热力学与动力学分析

利用密度泛函理论(DFT) 中的B3LYP方法,全参数优化了卤代硅烯HXSi=SiXH（X=F、Cl、Br、I）异构化反应的反应物、产物及过渡态的几何构型,计算出了它们的振动频率、零点振动能(ZPVE)和总能量,并对它们进行了振动分析,以确定过渡态的真实性。又计算了反应的热力学函数变化,平衡常数及速率常数,比较了不同卤素对反应的影响。热力学与动力学计算结果表明,该异构化反应过程是一个放热的、且在低温下可自发进行的反应,但对于溴代硅烯和碘代硅烯而言,当温度达到1000 K时,反应开始转化为非自发反应。     

Reactivity of Grubbs' catalysts with urea- and amide-substituted olefins. Metathesis and isomerization

[Chemical reaction: see text] The reactions of a series of urea- and amide-substituted olefins with Grubbs' catalysts are presented. Depending on the substrate's nature, the formation of either cross-metathesis or isomerization products is observed. To favor the cross-metathesis products, the reactions have been carried out using a wide range of experimental conditions. Upon addition of monophenyl phosphoester to these reactions, the isomerization of the olefins is completely suppressed and the cross-metathesis products are obtained in up to 60% yield.     

Kinetics and mechanisms of transalkylation and disproportionation of meta‐diethylbenzene by triflic acid catalyst

The kinetics of transalkylation and isomerization of meta‐diethylbenzene in the presence of benzene using triflic acid as a catalyst has been investigated. High catalytic activity of the triflic acid catalyst was observed in homogeneous liquid‐phase reactions. On the basis of the product distribution obtained, transalkylation, disproportionation, and isomerization reactions have been considered and the main product of the reaction was ethylbenzene. These reactions are conducted in a closed liquid batch reactor with continuous stirring under dry nitrogen and atmospheric pressure over the temperature range of 288–308 K. The main transalkylation, disproportionation, and isomerization reactions occurred simultaneously and were considered as elementary reactions. The apparent activation energy of the transalkylation reaction was found to be 35.5 kJ/mol, while that of disproportionation reaction was 42.3 kJ/mol. The reproducibility of the experimental product distribution occurred with an average relative error of ±2%. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Chem Kinet 35: 555–563, 2003     

Prevention of undesirable isomerization during olefin metathesis

1,4-Benzoquinones have been found to prevent olefin isomerization of a number of allylic ethers and long-chain aliphatic alkenes during ruthenium-catalyzed olefin metathesis reactions. Electron-deficient benzoquinones are the most effective additives for the prevention of olefin migration. This mild, inexpensive, and effective method to block olefin isomerization increases the synthetic utility of olefin metathesis via improvement of overall product yield and purity.     

A periodic DFT study of intramolecular isomerization reactions of toluene and xylenes catalyzed by acidic mordenite

A periodic density functional theory (DFT) study of the isomerization reactions of toluene and xylene catalyzed by acidic mordenite is reported. Monomolecular isomerization reactions have been considered and analyzed. The different reaction pathways have been discussed in detail. The use of periodic structure calculations allows consideration and analysis of zeolite electrostatic contributions and steric constraints that occur within zeolite micropores. Major differences in the details of protonation reaction pathways are found when periodic structures are used rather than small cluster models of the Br?nsted acidic site. Complex relationships are found between zeolite topology and reaction pathways.     

Suppression of Undesirable Isomerization and Intermolecular Reactions of Double Bonds by a Linked Rotaxane Structure

For luminescent materials, the isomerization and intermolecular reactions of their double bonds are often undesirable because they cause a reduction in the luminescence properties of the π‐system. Herein, we report a new methodology to simultaneously prevent isomerization and intermolecular reactions by utilizing the steric effect of a linked rotaxane structure. The ring units are covalently linked in order to prevent any undesired shuttling effect from occurring during isomerization. In addition, the insulated structure provides robust optical properties by prevention of intermolecular reactions. Bulky linked rotaxane structures on both sides of the N=N and C=C double bonds suppress E/Z isomerization; photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) measurements reveal that this results in suppression of PLQY reduction caused by isomerization. Moreover, an improvement in the stability under light irradiation and air atmosphere is demonstrated.     

催化裂化过程中热裂化反应与二次反应的研究

利用连续式小型提升管催化裂化实验装置,研究了重油催化裂化过程中热裂化反应和二次反应的特点;考察了反应温度、剂油比和油气停留时间对热裂化和二次反应（氢转移和异构化反应）的影响;给出了不同反应条件下催化裂化过程中的过裂化点,考察了过裂化点前后热裂化反应在催化裂化过程中所占比例及氢转移和异构化反应的变化。结果表明,降低反应温度,缩短停留时间,增加剂油比可以抑制催化裂化过程中不利的热裂化反应,有利于氢转移和异构化反应的发生;在由反应温度、剂油比和停留时间引起的过裂化点前后,热裂化、氢转移和异构化反应表现出各自的变化特点。     

Isomers and isomerization reactions of four nitro derivatives of methane

The nitro, nitrite, and aci-form isomers and the isomerization reactions of mono-, di-, tri-, and tetra-nitromethanes (NMs) were computationally investigated. The results show that the isomerization displacement of NO(2) by ONO groups is surprisingly thermodynamically favored for the di-, tri-, and tetra-NMs. The molecular stability decreases and the isomerization becomes easier by increasing nitro groups. The largest attraction among substitutes takes place through the central carbon atom in C(ONO)(4) and leads to its higher stability than the C(NO(2))(4) isomer. There is a concerted change of the CO-NO, C-ONO, and CON-O bonds in the nitrite isomers, that is, the weakened CO-NO bond is accompanied with the strengthened C-ONO and CON-O bonds, and vice versa. We only succeeded in finding two tight transition states of isomerization reactions from NO(2) to ONO in the mono- and di-NMs, whereas isomerization reactions to the aci-forms through an intramolecular hydrogen transfer can always be found.     

Density functional theory study of the isomerization conversion of the cluster ConMoS (n = 1–5)

To investigate the isomerization transition of cluster Co_nMoS (n = 1–5), we employ density functional theory and transition state theory methods in this study. The cluster is optimized at the B3LYP/def2tzvp quantum chemical level. The results reveal eight isomerization reactions for the clusters Co_nMoS (n = 3, 5). Analyzing the activation energies shows a greater propensity for the isomerization transformation in the forward reaction compared to the reverse reaction. At room temperature, six isomerization transformation processes exhibit rapid conversion to the product configurations. Investigation of the equilibrium constants and application of the Arrhenius formula demonstrate that the cluster isomerization reactions are primarily driven by the forward reactions, with four reactions displaying efficient reactant to product conversion rates. Furthermore, there exists a consistent relationship between the structural complexity of the cluster and the change in entropy value. This study provides theoretical insights into reaction rates and optimization of reaction pathways, facilitating mutual validation and development between experimental and theoretical approaches.     

Rate coefficients of H-atom abstraction from ethers and isomerization of alkoxyalkylperoxy radicals

Group rate expressions for the hydrogen(H)-atom abstraction reactions from ethers by hydrogen atoms and hydroxyl(OH) radicals and the intramolecular hydrogen-transfer isomerization reactions of alkoxyalkylperoxy radicals, which result from the H-abstraction from ethers followed by the addition of O(2), have been evaluated based on the quantum chemical calculations and experimental data. With the relative method proposed in the present study, it was shown that the rate coefficients of the reactions, for which only poor experimental information is available, can be reliably evaluated by calculating and extracting the difference from the well-established reactions of alkane hydrocarbons. The major features on the H-abstraction reactions from O-adjacent sites of ethers compared to those from alkanes were the suppression of the activation energy due to the decrease of the C-H bond dissociation energy and non-next neighbor substituent effect from the alkyl group on the counter side of -O-. For the hydrogen transfer isomerization reactions, similar suppression of the activation energy as well as the change in the ring strain energy was found as a major feature.     

CH2XH→CH3X (X＝O, S, Se)异构化的量子拓扑研究

利用从头算和量子拓扑方法讨论了CH₂XH→CH₃X (X＝O, S, Se)异构化过程的反应机理. 着重从电子密度拓扑分析计算了反应进程中的各点, 讨论了反应进程中键的断裂和生成, 上述反应都经历了三元环过渡结构, 找到了这类反应的"能量过渡态"和"结构过渡态", 且结构过渡态均在能量过渡态之后出现. 三元结构过渡态结构出现的范围与反应热成正比.     

Effect of H_2S on the transformation of 1-hexene over NiMoS/γ-Al_2O_3 with hydrogen

The effect of H2S contents on the transformation of 1-hexene with hydrogen over NiMoS/γ-Al2O3 catalyst was investigated.Inhibition of H2S on both hydrogenation and isomerization reactions of olefin has been demonstrated.And the promotion effect of H2S on the formation of C6 thiols and C12 thioethers has also been observed.It was found out that there was only one type of active site on the NiMoS/γ-Al2O3 for reactions which include hydrogenation reaction,isomerization reaction and sulfides formation reaction,...     

Radiation-induced reactions via the lowest excited states in cinnamic acid crystals

Radiation-induced reactions of cinnamic acid derivatives have been examined and compared with photoreactions in the crystalline state; all the reaction products were exactly the same as those of the photoreactions, indicating that the reactions proceed only via the lowest excited state to give [2 + 2] cycloadducts, E/Z isomerization products, or starting molecules.     

Topological characterization of HXO2 (X = Cl, Br, I) isomerization

The isomerization reactions of HOOX --> HOXO --> HXO2 (X = Cl, Br, I) have been studied by using the density functional theory. The breakage and formation of the chemical bonds of the titled reactions have been discussed by the topological analysis method of electronic density. The calculated results show that there is a transitional structure of a three-membered ring on each of the isomerization reaction paths. The "energy transition state (ETS)" and the "structure transition state (STS)" in all of the studied reactions have been found. In all these reactions, the position of the structure transition state and the scope of the structure transition region correlate well with the reaction energy. The STS appears after the ETS in the exothermic reaction but it appears before the ETS in the endothermic reaction. The less reaction energy there is, the wider scope of the structure transition region.     

Theoretical Study of the Low-Lying Excited States of Butoxy Radicals and Non-Radiative Decay Routes

The potential energy surfaces for the butoxy radical dissociation into R·＋O on the six low-lying electronic states have been determined with the combined CASSCF and MR-CI methods. The isomerization reactions between the different conformers of 1- and 2-butoxy radicals at the X and B states have been also investigated with the MP2, B3LYP, and CASSCF methods. The non-radiative decay mechanisms of butoxy radicals at the B state have been characterized with the computed potential energy surfaces and intersections. Supported by recent LIF experimental results, it was predicted that the t-butoxy radical would predissociate via the B/C intersection. As to 1- and 2-butoxy radicals, the relative energies of the transition states for the isomerization reactions between conformers at the B state are much lower than those of the B/C intersections, resulting in the predominance of the isomerization in the decay of the B state for 1- and 2-butoxy radicals.