Vibrational spectra of cyclopropenes. I. IR spectra of 3,3-disubstituted cyclopropenes

The IR spectra were measured and the vibrational problem was solved for a series of 3,3-disubstituted cyclopropenes [R¹: CH₃; R²: C(CH₃)₃ (I), C₆H₅ (II), CC–C(CH₃)₃ (III), CCH (IV)]. It was shown that a number of vibrations of the cyclopropene ring [symmetrical vibration of the ring, stretching and deformational (planar and out-of-plane) vibrations of the vinyl C–H bonds] are characteristic in frequency and form. On the basis of an analysis of the influence of a substituent at the C³ atom on the force field and the frequencies of the characteristic vibrations, it was concluded that the effect of conjugation of the substituent with _Walsh of the MO of the ring on the distribution of electron density in the ring plays a determining role.St. Petersberg University. Translated from Zhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 112–124, January–February, 1993.     

Vibrational dynamics of DNA. II. Deuterium exchange effects and simulated IR absorption spectra

In Paper I, we studied vibrational properties of normal bases, base derivatives, Watson-Crick base pairs, and multiple layer base pair stacks in the frequency range of 1400-1800 cm(-1). However, typical IR absorption spectra of single- and double-stranded DNA have been measured in D(2)O solution. Consequently, the more relevant bases and base pairs are those with deuterium atoms in replacement with labile amino hydrogen atoms. Thus, we have carried out density functional theory vibrational analyses of properly deuterated bases, base pairs, and stacked base pair systems. In the frequency range of interest, both aromatic ring deformation modes and carbonyl stretching modes appear to be strongly IR active. Basis mode frequencies and vibrational coupling constants are newly determined and used to numerically simulate IR absorption spectra. It turns out that the hydration effects on vibrational spectra are important. The numerically simulated vibrational spectra are directly compared with experiments. Also, the (18)O-isotope exchange effect on the poly(dG):poly(dC) spectrum is quantitatively described. The present calculation results will be used to further simulate two-dimensional IR photon echo spectra of DNA oligomers in the companion Paper III.     

Vibrational spectra and rotational isomerism of 1,2-dimethyldisilane

The i.r. and Raman spectra of 1,2-dimethyldisilane and its Si-perdeuterated species have been measured for the liquid and solid states. Existence of rotational isomers about the SiSi bond was shown on the basis of the spectral examination and the normal coordinate treatment. The fundamental vibrations were assigned for the two possible rotational isomers.     

Vibrational spectra of 1,2-diaminobenzene, 4,5-dimethyl-1,2-diaminobenzene and catechol and their SER spectra

The Raman and IR spectra of 1,2-diaminobenzene and 4,5-dimethyl-1,2-diaminobenzene are reported and assignments of fundamental modes proposed. The surface-enhanced Raman spectra (SERS) of catechol, 1,2-diaminobenzene and 4,5-dimethyl-1,2-diaminobenzene on gold and silver colloids were obtained. FT-SERS of the three molecules are also briefly reported.     

Vibrational spectra of cis- and trans-1,2-dimethyl-3-bromocyclopropane

The infrared and Raman spectra of cis- and trans-dimethylbromocyclopropane have been recorded from 4000 to 50 cm⁻¹. An assignment of the majority of the fundamentals is proposed and compared to those of related molecules. Definite and consistent trends in a number of normal modes of the ring and the methyl groups with the nature, position and number of the substituents have been found. Clear evidence has been obtained for steric interaction between the three substituents in cis-position.     

13C n.m.r. spectra of cyclopropenes

¹³C n.m.r. chemical shifts and one bond ¹³C, ¹H coupling constants for cyclopropene and its 1- and 3-methyl derivatives as well as for methyl cyclopropane have been measured. The data for cyclopropene are 108·9 ppm and 228·2 Hz, 2·3 ppm and 167·0 Hz in the olefinic and allylic position, respectively. Substituent effects for the methyl group are discussed.     

Vibrational spectra,packing calculations and crystal structure of 1,2-diiodobenzene

The vibrational spectra of crystalline 1,2-diiodobenzene are presented. Spectroscopic evidence in combination with packing and lattice frequence calculations point to a tetramolecular unit cell, space group C⁵_2h- Approximate molecular positions are given.     

Vibrational spectra and structure of cis- and trans-1,2- dimethoxyethylenes

The vapor, liquid and CCl₄ solution infrared spectra of cis- and trans-1,2-dimethoxyethylene were recorded in the region 250–4000 cm^?1. The laser-Raman spectra were obtained in the liquid state only. The vibrational spectra show that at least two rotational isomers exist for each molecule. Further, the spectra indicate that for both the cis- and trans molecules, one of the rotational isomers has at least one planar conformer. Some vibrational assignments are made for the observed infrared and Raman bands of the cis- and trans- 1,2-dimethoxyethylenes.     

Vibrational spectra and structure of caprolactamates of group II metals

Differences between the IR and Raman spectra of the dicaprolactamates of Mg, Ca, and Ba indicate differences in their structures. Barium dicaprolactamate has an ionic structure, while the dicaprolactamates of Mg and Ca are partially covalent and have one-dimensional chain structures with various types of NCO group (terminal, bridge). In solution the dicaprolactamates of Mg and Ca are associated on account of the formation of bridged NCO groups. It was shown that the vibration frequencies of the bridged NCO groups lie in the range 1580–1620 cm^–1, and those of the terminal groups in the range 1550–1580 cm^–1.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 7, pp. 1570–1573, July, 1990.     

Vibrational spectra and structure of chlorine substituted cyclopropanes : Part II. cis-1,2-Dichlorocyclopropane and trans-1,2,3-trichlorocyclopropane

The infrared and Raman spectra of the newly synthesized title compounds have been recorded from 4000 to 50 cm⁻¹ in the pure liquid state. An assignment of all the fundamentals of the two molecules is proposed and compared to those of related molecules. Evidence is obtained for the way the symmetry of substitution determines frequency shifts of the ring modes.     

Vibrational spectra and structure of thiolatomercury(II) complexes

Vibrational spectra and crystallographic studies of MeSHgX (X = Cl,Br) and related thiolatomercury(II) complexes indicate that attempted assignment of structure for RSHg(II) complexes from vibrational spectra requires extreme caution.     

Vibrational and electronic spectra of copper(II) chromate

The infrared, Raman and electronic (reflectance) spectra of CuCrO₄ were recorded. The internal vibrations of the CrO²⁻₄ ions were assigned with the aid of a factor group analysis. The ‘d-d’ transitions of the Cu^IIO₆ moieties and one of the O → Cu charge transfer bands could also be assigned. Some comparisons with other structurally related compounds are made.     

Vibrational spectra and IR dichroism of poly(tetramethyl-p-silphenylene-siloxane) and its chain structure

Raman spectra of poly(tetramethyl-p-silphenylene-siloxane) were investigated in solution with depolarization ratios and in the solid state. Polarized infrared (IR) spectra were studied on oriented polymer samples. Assignments of the vibrational bands are given and IR dichroic and Raman data are in agreement with tetragonal P4₁ space group symmetry. These data provide information on the arrangement of the Si? C₆H₄? Si groups in the unit cell. On the basis of vibrational spectra the dynamic interaction between adjacent benzene rings is negligibly small and the rings preserve their local D_2h Pseudosymmetry.     

Vibrational spectra of highly oriented polyacetylene.

Infrared spectra of highly oriented polyacetylenes have been recorded and analysed in terms of their polarization properties. Polarized infrared data for the iodine doped polymer are also reported and discussed.     

Theoretical IR,Raman and NMR spectra of 1,2- and 1,3-dimethylenecyclobutane

Equilibrium geometries, rotational constants, harmonic vibrational frequencies, infrared intensities, Raman activities, and ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra were calculated for 1,2-dimethylenecyclobutane and its less stable isomer 1,3-dimethylenecyclobutane by using MP2, DFT (B3PW91), and RHF theoretical methods involving the 6-311++G⁷ basis set.The properties calculated theoretically have been compared with the experimental values. The internal coordinates defined for both isomers were used in the potential energy distribution (PED) analysis. The theoretical vibrational and NMR spectra form the basis to differentiate particular compounds in reaction mixture.     

Vibrational spectra of mesitylene

Conclusions The Raman spectra of liquid mesitylene and the IR spectra (4000-100 cm^–1) of liquid and gaseous mesitylene were studied. An assignment of the frequencies according to the symmetry and the form of the vibrations is proposed.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 10, pp. 2265–2270, October, 1982.     

Vibrational spectra of hexamethylcyclodisilazane

The synthesis and ring cleavage reactions of 2-alkyl-2-trimethylsilylmethyl-1.3-dithianes are described. The cleavage lead to 2-alkylthio-1-vinylsilanes and, via silicon migration, to 2-[3-alkylthio-3-(trimethylsilyl)propylthio]-1-alkenes.     

Vibrational spectra and infrared dichroism of tetraphenyl-silane,Ph4Si. II.

Vibrational spectra of Ph₄Si have been studied from 600 to 20 cm^?1 in solution, in the melt and in the crystalline state. The assignments proposed for the substituent sensitive benzene ring vibrations, for the skeletal bending modes and ring librations have been supported by polarized IR and Raman measurements. The crystal spectra are interpreted on the basis of the S₄ site symmetry of the molecules in the crystal. Two skeletal bending and four ring librational modes are supposed to appear below 120 cm^?1, in the range of the lattice vibrations.     

Vibrational spectra of transition metal hexafluoride crystals. II. Two-particle and mixed crystal spectra as techniques for determination of densities

In part II of this series two techniques for obtaining densities of exciton states are discussed: heavily doped crystals and two-particle overtone and combination bands. It is demonstrated through Raman spectra and calculations that (ν_i + ν₁) combination bands yield very nearly true density of states functions for ν_i in the case for which ν₁ is essentially dispersionless. The mixed crystal method for density of states determinations is compared to the combination band technique and approximate mixed crystal concentrations appropriate for such studies can be calibrated for individual bands. It is pointed out that the overtone method, whenever applicable, is both simpler and more accurate for exciton state studies. Detailed analyses of ν₁ and 2ν₁ show that the major contribution to overtone intensity comes from the second order polarizability derivative and not anharmonic contributions.