Determination of the absolute configuration of chiral molecules via density functional theory calculations of vibrational circular dichroism and optical rotation: The chiral alkane D3-anti-trans-anti-trans-anti-trans-perhydrotriphenylene

The Absolute configuration (AC) of the chiral alkane D₃-anti-trans-anti-trans-anti-trans-perhydrotriphenylene (PHTP), 1, is determined by comparison of density functional theory (DFT) calculations of its vibrational circular dichroism (VCD) and optical rotation (OR) to the experimental VCD and OR of (+)−1, obtained in high enantiomeric excess using chiral gas chromatography. Conformational analysis of 1 demonstrates that the all-chair (CCCC) conformation is the lowest in energy and that other conformations are too high in energy to be significantly populated at room temperature. The B3PW91/TZ2P calculated IR spectrum of the CCCC conformation of 1 is in excellent agreement with the experimental IR spectrum, confirming the conformational analysis and demonstrating the excellent accuracy of the B3PW91 functional and the TZ2P basis set. The B3PW91/TZ2P calculated VCD spectrum of the CCCC conformation of S-1 is in excellent agreement with the experimental VCD spectrum of (+)−1, unambiguously defining the AC of 1 to be S(+)/R(−). The B3LYP/aug-cc-pVDZ calculated OR of S-1 over the range 589–365 nm has the same sign and dispersion as the experimental OR of (+)−1, further supporting the AC S(+)/R(−). Our results confirm the AC proposed earlier by Farina and Audisio. This study provides a further demonstration of the excellent accuracy of VCD spectra predicted using Stephens’ equation for vibrational rotational strengths together with the ab initio DFT methodology, and further documents the utility of VCD spectroscopy in determining the ACs of chiral molecules.     

Liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry enantioseparation of pomalidomide on cyclodextrin‐bonded chiral stationary phases and the elucidation of the chiral recognition mechanisms by NMR spectroscopy and molecular modeling

A sensitive and validated liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry method was developed for the enantioseparation of the racemic mixture of pomalidomide, a novel, second‐generation immunomodulatory drug, using β‐cyclodextrin‐bonded stationary phases. Four cyclodextrin columns (β‐, hydroxypropyl‐β‐, carboxymethyl‐β‐, and sulfobutyl‐β‐cyclodextrin) were screened and the effects of eluent composition, flow rate, temperature, and organic modifier on enantioseparation were studied. Optimized parameters, offering baseline separation (resolution = 2.70 ± 0.02) were the following: β‐cyclodextrin stationary phase, thermostatted at 15°C, and mobile phase consisting of methanol/0.1% acetic acid 10:90 v/v, delivered with 0.8 mL/min flow rate. For the optimized parameter at multiple reaction monitoring mode 274.1–201.0 transition with 20 eV collision energy and 100 V fragmentor voltage the limit of detection and limit of quantitation were 0.75 and 2.00 ng/mL, respectively. Since enantiopure standards were not available, elution order was determined upon comparison of the circular dichroism signals of the separated pomalidomide enantiomers with that of enantiopure thalidomide. The mechanisms underlying the chiral discrimination between the enantiomers were also investigated. Pomalidomide‐β‐cyclodextrin inclusion complex was characterized using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and molecular modeling. The thermodynamic aspects of chiral separation were also studied.     

Discussion of absolute configuration for bioactive Griseusins by comparing computed optical rotations and electronic circular dichroism with the experimental results

Absolute configurations of seven bioactive natural Griseusins were investigated. Optical rotation and electronic circular dichroism were calculated at the B3LYP/6-311++G(2d,p)//PCM/B3LYP/6-311++G(2d,p) or other levels in the gas phase and/or in solution. Computational results exhibited that the early reported absolute configuration of four among the seven may not be the best structures after comparing the computed optical rotations, electron circular dichroisms to the experimental data. Then four favorable structures are suggested based on the comparison of predicted optical rotations and electronic circular dichroisms to the experimental results. It is the first time to find that the different position of carbonyl group on aromatic ring (planar structure changes) in Griseusins can lead to the ECD curve reversed instead of the stereogenic center changes. In traditional opinion, ECD curve reversal happens only when stereogenic center configuration reverses, such as from AC of (R) to (S).     

Combined use of three forms of chiroptical spectroscopies in the study of the absolute configuration and conformational properties of 3-phenylcyclopentanone, 3-phenylcyclohexanone,and 3-phenylcycloheptanone

Three forms of chiroptical spectroscopies, electronic circular dichroism (ECD), vibrational circular dichroism (VCD), and optical rotatory dispersion (ORD) have been employed to study the configuration and conformational properties of the three molecules: (S)-3-phenylcyclopentanone, (S)-3-phenylcyclohexanone, and (S)-3-phenylcycloheptanone (including (S)-3-phenylcyclopentanone-2,2,5,5-d₄ and (S)-3-phenylcyclohexanone-2,2,6,6-d₄). ECD and VCD spectra in the mid-IR for the three molecular systems are marginally dependent on fine conformational details, as interpreted in terms of standard DFT computational methods, with common spectroscopic features to the three systems clearly identified. Accounting for vibronic coupling mechanisms reproduces the structuring of ECD n→π^∗ band. The ORD curves are quite similar for the three types of molecules, but their interpretation highlights a crucial role played by conformations of the cycloalkanone ring in the case of (S)-3-phenylcycloheptanone. The same conclusions are reached by considering the VCD spectra in the CH-stretching region.     

Diastereo- and enantioseparation of a N-Boc amino acid with a zwitterionic quinine-based stationary phase: Focus on the stereorecognition mechanism

A chiral chromatography method enabling the simultaneous diastereo- and enantioseparation of N^α-Boc-N⁴-(hydroorotyl)-4-aminophenylalanine [Boc-Aph(Hor)-OH, 1] was optimized with a quinine-based zwitterionic stationary phase. The polar-ionic eluent system consisting of ACN:MeOH:water—49.7:49.7:0.6 (v/v/v) with formic acid (4.0 mM) and diethylamine (2.5 mM), allowed the successful separation of the four acid stereoisomers: α_d,d-/d,l-1 = 1.08; α_d,l-/l,d-1 = 1.08; α_l,d-/l,l-1 = 1.40.     

紫杉醇类似物C13侧链手性构型与活性关系的从头算研究

应用从头算RHF/STO-3G方法优化了四个紫杉醚异构体,在RHF/6-31G*水平进行单点计算,并计算了四个分子的静电势。分子立体构型表明:C13侧链上2 R构型的2-OH和3 S构型的3-NH均处于分子外侧,有利于与受体极性基团结合;2 S构型的2-OH和3 R构型的3-NH在分子的内侧,不利于与受体极性基团结合。静电势的结果表明,R构型的2-OH和S构型的3-NH可以产生相应的负电势区域。当C13侧链为天然构型(2 R,3 S)时,分子可能以双基结合的方式通过负静电势区域与受体作用,活性较高。