Zur konfigurativen stabilität syn/anti-isomerer überbrückter [14]annulene mit anthracen-perimeter

The existence of a thermal equilibrium between aromatic syn-1,6:8,13-bisoxido[14]annulene and its olefinic anti-isomer is deduced from stereochemical and theoretical studies.     

On the polyenic character of anti-bridged[14]annulene. The structure of anti-1,6:8,13-bis(difluoromethano) [14]annulene at 200K

The X-ray crystal structure determination ofanti-1,6:8,13-bis(difluoromethano) [14]annulene (1) at 200 K is described. The structure has been solved by direct methods, and least-squares refinement based on 1716 reflections of non-zero weight yielded a finalR index of 0.046. The molecular structure of1 appears to be polyenic, as expected from a comparison with the structures of previously studiedanti-bridged[14]annulenes, and in particular confirms conclusions previously reported from a study of the stucture ofanti-1,6:8,13-biscarbonyl [14]annulene.     

Mobilité conformationnelle et migration des liaisons π dans le [24]annulène

Conformational Mobility and Migration of the π Bonds of the [24]annulene. The configuration and the conformation of [24]annulene have been determined after a detailed analysis of its ¹H-NMR spectrum recorded at −95°. At this temperature, molecular dynamics is practically frozen, and the spectrum can be correctly simulated considering eight magnetic sites with the relevant couplings. The [24]annulene exhibits alternation of the double and the single bonds with the CTTTCTTTCTTT sequence (C=cis, T=trans) expressing the connectivity of the double bonds. The signal of the 9 protons pointing inside the ring is 7.72 ppm at lower field than the signal of the 15 outer protons; this indicates a marked paramagnetic ring current. Molecular dynamics is revealed by the dependence of the spectrum upon the temperature; the simulation of the line shape of these spectra indicates that the [24]annulene in solution exists as an equilibrium of two conformers A and B ( B / A ≤0.05), both having the same configuration. Each of these conformers undergoes two isodynamic processes: a migration of the π bonds on the adjacent single bonds (bond shift) described by V and a conformational mobility described by K. The two conformers interconvert extremely rapidely. Conformer A complies with C_3h symmetry, conformer B with C₃ symmetry. The enthalpy, entropy, and free energy of activation for the processes described by V and K in the major conformer A have been determined: these processes are slower than those observed in [16]annulene. From their values, we could deduce that the resonance energy in the [24]-7³annulene is negative and of the order of −9 to −10 kcal⋅mol⁻¹.     

Stereochemistry of planarchiral compounds,part X

2,7-Dibromo-1,6-methano[10]anulene (3) and 2,9-Dibromo-syn-1,6:8,13-diimino[14]anulene (9) were quantitatively separated into their enantiomers by chromatography on triacetylcellulose (TAC) in ethanol. X-ray structure analysis (Bijvoet technique) established the chiralities (+)(R)-3 and (+)(S)-9 for the dextrorotatory enantiomers.Comparison of the CD spectra allowed the configurational assignment to further optically active [10] and [14] anulenes which were also accessible by chromatography onTAC. Conversion of (+)(R)-2-bromo-1,6-methano[10]anulene (2) into the corresponding methylester (–)-4 confirmed its previously proposed chirality (–)(R).2,7-Dibromo-1,6-oxido[10]anulene (7) and 2,9-dibromo-syn-diimino[14]anulene (9) are in contrast to the 2,9-dibromo-syn-dioxido[14]anulene (10) optically stable until 250°C. Consequently their inversion barriers are higher than 42 kcal (176 kJ) mol^–1.The CD spectra of mono and disubstituted anulenes (with C₁ and C₂ symmetry, resp.) are compared: For the [10]anulenes theCotton effect around 330 nm seems to be specific for their configuration with a positive effect indicating (S)-chirality and vice versa. Some regularities concerning the chromatographic resolutions are discussed.

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Stereochemie planar chialer Verbindungen, 10. Mitt.: Röntgenkristallstruktur und absolute Chiralität überbrückter [10]- und [14] Anulene

Zusammenfassung 2,7-Dibrom-1,6-methano[10]anulen (3) und 2,9-Dibrom-syn-1,6:8,13-diimino[14]anulen (9) wurden durch Chromatographie an Triacetylcellulose (TAC) in Ethanol quantitativ in ihre Enantiomeren getrennt. Röntgenstruktur-analyse (Bijvoet-Technik) bewies für die rechtsdrehenden Enantiomeren die Chiralität (+)(R)-3 bzw. (+)(S)-9.Ein Vergleich der CD-Spektren ermöglichte die Konfigurationszuordnung weiterer optisch aktiver [10]- und [14]Anulene, die gleichfalls durch Chromato-graphie anTAC erhalten worden waren. Umwandlung von (+)(R)-2-Brom-1,6-methano[10]anulen (2) in den entsprechenden Methylester (–)-4 bestätigte dessen schon früher vorgeschlagene Chiralität (–)(R).Dibrom-1,6-oxido[10]anulen (7) und Dibrom-diimino[14]anulen (9) sind im Gegensatz zum Dioxido[14]anulen (10) bis 250°C optisch stabil. Ihre Inver-sionsbarrieren liegen somit über 42 kcal (176kJ) mol^–1.Die CD-Spektren von mono- und disubstituierten Anulenen (mit C₁ bzw. C₂-Symmetrie) werden verglichen: Für die [10]Anulene scheint derCottoneffekt um 330 nm konfigurationsspezifisch zu sein, wobei ein positiver Effekt (S)-Chiralität anzeigt — und vice versa. Einige Regelmäßigkeiten bezüglich der chromatographischen Enantiomerentrennung werden diskutiert.

     

Synthesen und chemische Reaktionen neuer Chinonderivate mit 1,6-Methano[10]annulenpartialstruktur oder ihrer Valenztautomeren

Syntheses and Chemical Reactions of New Quinone Derivatives with 1,6-Methano[10]annulene Fragments or their Valencetautomers The coupling of 2-Methoxy-1,6-methano[10]annulene with aryldiazonium salts leads to the corresponding quinone hydrazones. These compounds undergo reduction with LiAlH₄, condensation with hydrazines and hydrazides and alkylation at the carbonyl O-atom or the hydrazone N-atom.     

Synthesis and properties of 1,6-methano[10]annuleno[3,4-c]thiophene and its 1,3-dicyano derivative

New thiophene-annulated 1,6-methano[10]annulene 1 and 2 were synthesized. The anisotropic deshielding effect from the π-electron system, based on the chemical shift values of the bridged methylene protons, is reduced compared with that of 3, and their crystal structures show clear bond alternation.     

Macrocyclic Tetraethynylethene Molecular Scaffolding: Perethynylated aromatic dodecadehydro[18]annulenes,antiaromatic octadehydro[12]annulenes,and expanded radialenes

Tetraethynylethene (3,4-diethynylhex-3-ene-1,5-diyne) molecular scaffolding provided access to novel macrocyclic nanometer-sized C-rich molecules with unusual structural and electronic properties. Starting from cis-bis-deprotected cis-bis(trialkylsilyl)protected tetraethynylethenes, the per(silylethynyl)ated octadehydro[12]annulenes 1 and 2 and the corresponding dodecadehydro[18]annulenes 4 and 5 were prepared by oxidative Hay coupling. X-Ray crystal-structure analyses of (i-Pr)₃Si-protected 2 and Me₃Si-protected 4 showed that both annulene perimeters are perfectly planar. Electronic absorption spectral comparisons provided strong evidence that the macro rings in the deep-purple-colored 1 and 2 are antiaromatic (4n π-electrons), whereas those in yellow 4 and 5 are aromatic ((4n + 2) π-electrons). Although unstable in solution, the antiaromatic compound 2 gave high-melting crystals in which the individual octadehydro[12]annulene chromophores are isolated and stabilized in a matrix-type environment formed by the bulky (i-Pr)₃Si groups. Electrochemical studies demonstrated that the antiaromatic octadehydro[12]annulene 2 undergoes two stepwise one-electron reductions more readily that the aromatic chromophore 5 . This redox behavior is best explained by the formation of an aromatic (4n + 2) π-electron dianion from 2 , whereas 5 loses its aromaticity upon reduction. The Me₃Si derivative 4 was deprotected with borax in MeOH/THF to give the highly unstable hexaethynyl-dodecadehydro[18]annulene 6 , a C₃₀H₆ isomer and macrocyclic precursor to a two-dimensional all-C-network. Deprotection of 2 did not give isolable amounts of tetraethynyl-octadehydro[12]annulene 3 due to the extreme instability of the latter. Starting from dimeric and trimeric acyclic tetraethynylethene oligomers, a series of expanded radialenes were obtained. They possess large C-cores with silylethynyl-protected peripheral valences and can be viewed as persilylated C₄₀ ( 7 ), C₅₀ ( 8 ), and C₆₀ ( 9 ) isomers. These expanded C-sheets are high-melting, highly stable, soluble materials which were readily characterized by laser-desorption time-of-flight (LD-TOF) mass spectrometry. Due to inefficient macrocyclic cross-conjugation and/or non-planarity, the extent of π-electron delocalization in 7 – 9 is limited to the longest linearly conjugated π-electron fragment. In agreement with these properties, all three expanded radialenes exhibited similar redox behavior; they are difficult to oxidize but undergo several reversible one-electron reductions in similar potential ranges. Presumably, the reduced π-electron delocalization is also at the origin of the particularly high stability of 7 – 9 .     

Carbene elimination from ionized methanoannulenes

Evidence is produced to demonstrate that loss of CH₂ from methanoannulenes is a multistep process initiated by a rearrangement yielding (at least in the case of 1,6-methano[10]annulene) the isomeric benzocycloheptenes. Loss of CF₂, however, apparently is a cheletropic reaction accompanied by rearomatization, thus giving rise to the formation of the molecular ion of naphthalene in the case of 11,11-difluoro-1,6-methano[10]annulene. These findings present further evidence for the parallel behaviour of the bridged annulenes regarding thermal transformations and fragmentation of the molecular ions.     

Another aromaticity vs non-aromaticity dilemma: The structure of anti-1,6:8,13-biscarbonyl [14]annulene

The X-ray crystal structure determination of anti-1,6:8,13-bis-carbonyl [14] annulene (1) is described. The structure has been solved by direct methods and refined to an R of 0.046 for 1074 reflections with I > 2σ(I). The molecular structure of 1 appears to be aromatic, at least from geometrical parameters. This is in contrast with the great tendency of the compound to polymerize and also with the structure of the anti-bridged [14]annulenes previously studied, having polyenic character. It is possible that the geometry of the compound appears to be ‘aromatic’ due to disorder in the crystal.     

The ionization energies of bridged [14]annulenes and of dicyclohepta[cd,gh] pentalene

The ionization energies J_J, of 1,6;8,13-alkanediylidene-[14]annulenes ( 2 to 5 ) and of dicyclohepta[cd,gh]pentalene ( 1 ) have been determined by photoelectron spectroscopy, using HeI radiation. The data are interpreted in terms of Koopmans' theorem (J_J = ?ε_J) on the basis of correlation diagrams and with the help of simple molecular orbital models. If the bridge is an ethane-, propane- or butane-diylidene group, the π-orbital sequence, in descending order of orbital energies, is (in C_2v): b₁, b₂, a₂, a₁. The sequence is due to a complicated and not uniquely definable interplay of inductive, conjugative and homoconjugative effects. A detailed analysis of these effects suggests that the effective angle of twist between two consecutive basis-AOs 2p_μ, 2p_ν of the peripheral π-system should be smaller than the twist angles θ_μν determined by X-ray analysis, i.e. that the pi;-ribbon adjusts elastically and is no longer locally orthogonal to the σ-frame. In the non-alternant hydrocarbon 1 of symmetry D_2h, the sequence is 2b_2g, 3b_1u, 2b_3g, 1a_u, 2b_1u. The sequence 3b_1u above 2b_3g, _i.e. the reverse of b₂ above a₁ in the bridged [14]annulenes, is explained as being due to the interaction of the semilocalized perimeter orbitals b_1u and b_3g with the bonding (π(B_1u))and antibonding (π*(B_3g)) orbital of the central double bond. In 2 the replacement of the two latter orbitals by the Walsh-orbitals of the cyclopropane moiety leads to the sequence b₁, b₂, a₁, a₂. From the data observed for 1 to 5 and for 1,6-methano-[10]annulene [11], a crude estimate for the orbital energies of the hypothetical all-cis D_10h-[10]- and D_14h-[14]annulenes can be derived.     

简便合成3,3'-联-1,6-亚甲基桥[10]轮烯

以1,6-二甲酰基环庚三烯为原料通过10π电子环化反应等3步反应制备了3-溴代-1,6-亚甲基桥[10]轮烯, 通过3-溴代-1,6-亚甲基桥[10]轮烯的碱诱导的偶联反应, 简便地合成3,3'-联-1,6-亚甲基桥[10]轮烯, 并用NMR, MS等波谱进行了表征.     

Electronic Structure,Aromaticity and Optical Properties of Dehydro[10]annulene

Dehydro[10]annulene had been prepared experimentally recently, which is considered to be a highly rigid structure with planar configuration. In this paper, the electronic structure and bonding character of dehydro[10]annulene had been studied by means of molecular orbital (MO), density of states (DOS), bond order (BO) and interaction region indicator (IRI) analyses. The delocalization characters of out-of-plane and in-plane π-electrons (π^out- and πⁱⁿ-electrons) of the bond regions were studied by using localized orbital locator (LOL). The anisotropy of the induced current density (AICD), iso-chemical shielding surface (ICSS) and anisotropy of the gauge-including magnetically induced current (GIMIC) were used to investigate the molecular response to external magnetic field, including the induced ring current and the magnetic shielding characteristic. The results showed that the electron delocalization of dehydro[10]annulene is mainly contributed by π^out system. The apparent clockwise current in the π^out system proved that dehydro[10]annulene is π^out aromatic. Finally, the photophysical properties and (hyper)polarizability of dehydro[10]annulene were studied by TD-DFT calculation. The results showed that dehydro[10]annulene has strong local excitation characters. Its (hyper)polarizability decreases with the increase of frequency and has the characteristics of nonlinear anisotropy.     

Synthesen,chemische und elektrische Eigenschaften von Tetrathiafulvalen mit 1,6-Methano[10]annulen-Partialstruktur und von Chalcogendiimid-derivaten

Syntheses, Chemical and Electrical Properties of Tetrathiafulvalene with a 1,6-Methano[10]annulene Moiety and of Chalcogendiimide-Derivatives The synthesis of the tetrathiafulvalene 6 has been described: the reaction of 1 with the benzenedithoil 2 yielded the bis-dithioacetal 3 of 1,6-methano[10]annulene-dicarbaldehyde 1 . The oxidation of 3 in the presence of HBF₄ in Et₂O yielded the salt 4 , elimination of a hydride anion with triphenylmethylium tetrafluoroborate the salt 5 , and elimination of a proton in 5 with Et₃N the tetrathiafulvalene 6 with a 1,6-methano[10]annulene moiety. The spectroscopic and electrochemical properties of 6 are described, and also the syntheses and properties of charge-trasnfer complexes 7 and 8 , including the properties of electric conductivity of 7 and 8 . the syntheses of 9-13 are reported and also their spectroscopic properties.     

Protonresonance spectroscopy of unsaturated ringsystems—VIII 1,6-imino, 1,6-methylimino and 1,6-ethyleno[10]annulene

The ¹H-NMR-spectra of 1,6-imino-, 1,6-methylimino- and 1,6-ethyleno[10]annulene have been analyzed in terms of chemical shifts and H,H-coupling constants. The parameters obtained demonstrate the aromatic character of these systems.     

Magnetic circular dichroism of cyclic π-electron systems—19 : Heterocyclic analogs of the indenide anion

The physical origin of magnetic circular dichroism of cyclic π-electron systems derived from a (4N + 2)-electron [n]annulene perimeter is briefly summarized and the use of the perimeter model for a back-of-the-envelope PMO prediction of absolute MCD signs of species derived from a charged perimeter is demonstrated on the case of the indenide anion and its various heterocycles which contain a heteroatom in position 1, such as indole. The spectra of analogs containing several heteroatoms, e.g. purine, are discussed, and the potential offered by MCD spectroscopy for the investigation of tautomerism and determination of protonation sites in heterocycles of this type is noted and exemplified on N-methylpurines.     

‘Oligomere' Kondensationsprodukte von (1E,3E,5E)‐1,6‐Di(2‐furyl)hexa‐1,3,5‐trien mit Acetaldehyd: Tetrahydro‐tetramethyl‐octaepoxy[60]annulen(6.1.6.1.6.1.6.1)

Oligomeric Condensation Products of (1 E ,3 E ,5 E )‐1,6‐Di(2‐furyl)hexa‐1,3,5‐triene with Acetaldehyde: Tetrahydro‐tetramethyl‐octaepoxy[60]annulene(6.1.6.1.6.1.6.1) The Ca(NO₃)₂‐induced condensation of (1E,3E,5E)‐1,6‐di(2‐furyl)hexa‐1,3,5‐triene ( 6 ) with acetaldehyde yields the linear ‘oligomers' 7 – 11 with 2–6 1,6‐di(2‐furyl)hexa‐1,3,5‐triene units and 1–4 acetaldehyde units, besides a cyclic condensation product 12 obtained from 4 equiv. of 6 with 4 equiv. of acetaldehyde. According to spectroscopic studies, 12 is the tetrahydro‐tetramethyl‐octaepoxy[60]annulene(6.1.6.1.6.1.6.1) as the most expanded annulene system known so far. While the dehydrogenation of 12 to give the tetramethyl‐octaepoxy[60]annulene(6.1.6.1.6.1.6.1) cannot be achieved, the oxidation of 12 with Br₂ yields a black, in all organic solvents nearly insoluble solid 14 , which possibly is the tetramethyl‐octaepoxy[58]annulene(6.1.6.1.6.1.6.1) dication. Because of the insolubility of 14 , unfortunately most of its spectroscopic data are not available. However, the λ_max values in the UV/VIS/NIR spectrum of 14 (Soret and Q bands) are in line with the values of the tetraepoxy[26]annulene(4.2.4.2) dication, the tetraepoxy[30]annulene(4.4.4.4) dication, and the tetraepoxy[34]annulene(6.4.6.4) dication.     

Stabilized and destabilized carbocations in the 1,6-methano[10]annulene series

2-Chloromethyl and 3-chloromethyl-1,6-methano[10]annulene systems solvolyze in methanol to give simple substitution products. Solvent effect studies and the special salt effect support the involvement of cationic intermediates stabilized by the 1,6-methano[10]annulene group. Rate data indicate that the degree of cation stabilization greatly exceeds that of naphthyl groups. B3LYP/6-31G computational studies also suggest that the cationic intermediates are greatly stabilized by the 1,6-methano[10]annulene. By way of contrast to these findings, solvolytic and computational studies indicate that the 11-(1,6-methano[10]annulenyl) cation is a destabilized analogue of the cycloheptatrienyl cation. There are no favorable interactions with the annulene ring. Distortions from planarity prevent charge delocalization as in the analogous aromatic cycloheptatrienyl cation.     

Nukleophile Addition von Lithiumorganylen an das N,N-Diethyl-10-(trimethylsilyl)-1, 6-methano[10]annulen-2-carboxamid

Nucleophilic Addition of Lithiumorganyles to N,N-Diethyl-10-(trimethylsilyl)-1,6-methano[10]annulene-2-carboxamide Reaction of lithiumorganyles with N,N-diethyl-10-(trimethylsilyl)-1,6-methano[10]annulene-2-carboxamide followed by quenching with H₂O or MeI yields 2,3-dihydro derivatives of 1,6-methano[10]annulene.     

Synthesis and properties of tricyclo[6.4.1.0]trideca-1,3(6),7,9,11-pentaene

A new cyclobutene-fused 1,6-methano[10]annulene was synthesized by pyrolysis of the sulfone and sulfinate adducts of 3,4-bis(methylene)-1,6-methano[10]annulene and its physical and chemical properties were disclosed.     

Aromaticity of Rees-type hydrocarbons—a DFT computational study

The structure and aromatic properties of Rees hydrocarbons 7bH-cyclopent[cd]indene and its benzo-annelated derivative 1a and 2a, respectively, are examined by the B3LYP/6−31+G(d) calculations employing HOMA criterion of Krygowski and coworkers. It is shown that 1a possesses strong π-electron delocalization over the perimeter of the CC bonds, thus forming a quasi-[10]annulene pattern. Its aromatic character is determined to be 83%. In contrast, 2a is less convenient model system for [14]annulene. The reason behind is that the perimeter network of the potentially aromatic 14π-electrons is supplemented by two additional more local aromatic patterns involving 10π and 6π electrons. Consequently, the π-electron delocalization over the molecular rim is incomplete being thus diminished. The aromatic character of the peripheral bonds in both 1a ⁻ and 2a ⁻ anions formed upon deprotonation of the central C–H bond is decreased, since the role of the smaller rings in forming aromatic subsystems is increasing. Finally, polycyano substitution of 1a and 2a decreases aromaticity due to the price paid for the resonance effect taking place between the carbocyclic π-network and the double bonds of the CN groups. The resonance effect is particularly strong in anions derived by heterolytic cleavage of the C–H bond emanating from the central sp ³ carbon atom. Dedicated to Professor T. M. Krygowski for his outstanding scientific achievements on the occasion of his 70th birthday.