Quantification of the push-pull effect in substituted alkenes

The quotient of the occupation numbers of π bonding and π* antibonding orbitals of the central CC partial double bond, , proved to be a useful parameter to quantify the push-pull effect completely for the first time in substituted alkenes by examination of a comprehensive set of compounds.     

Crystal Structure and Spectroscopic Studies of a New Organic Dihydrogenmonophosphate [2-NH2-6-CH3-C4H3N2O]2(H2PO4)2

Physicochemical properties of a new dihydrogenmonophosphate [2-NH ₂ -6-CH ₃ -C ₄ H ₃ N ₂ O] ₂ (H ₂ PO ₄ ) ₂ are described on the basis of X-ray crystal structure investigation. This compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1. The unit cell parameters are: a = 7.667(3) Å, b = 8.204(5) Å, c = 14.761(6) Å, α = 98.85(4)°, β = 99.23(3)°, γ = 90.50(4)°, V = 905.0 ų, and Z = 2. The crystal structure was solved and refined to R = 0.037, using 4351 independent reflections. The atomic arrangement of this compound is built up by (H ₂ PO ₄ ) _n ^{n ?} chains. Each chain aggregates with organic molecules to form an open framework architecture through hydrogen bond interactions. The structure includes four types of hydrogen bonds. The first one, O─H─O, links the H ₂ PO ₄ groups to form (H ₂ PO ₄ ) _n ^{n ?} infinite inorganic chains parallel to the a axis. The three other types, O─H─O(carbonylic), N─H─O(carbonylic), and N─H─O, assemble the inorganic chains so as to build up a three-dimensional arrangement. This compound has also been investigated by IR, and solid-state ¹³ C and ³¹ P MAS NMR spectroscopies combined to ab initio calculations.     

Microwave spectroscopic and ab initio studies of pyrolysis products of 2-nitrosopropene (syn form) and its pyrolysis mechanism

The pyrolysis products of CH₂=C(CH₃)---NO (syn form) have been determined by microwave spectroscopy. The pyrolysis products of CH₂=C(CH₃)---NO (syn form) and its ¹⁵N isotopic species were found to be CH₂=O, CH₃CN, and CH₃C¹⁵N. The produce of formaldehyde and methyl cyanide suggests that the C=C and N=O double bonds of CH₂=C(CH₃)---N=O (syn form) were broken. To explain the generation of the two molecules, a four-membered ring molecule (9) as an intermediate, is proposed. The four-membered ring molecule as an intermediate is also supported by ab initio MO calculation. Applying the pyrolysis mechanism obtained for 2-nitrosopropene (syn form) to that of 1,1,2-trichloronitrosoethane, one of its complicated pyrolysis mechanisms was explained. The rotational constants and geometrical parameters of two intermediates, 9 and CH₂=CCl---NO (13), were obtained by ab initio MO calculation (MP2/6-31G**) to predict their microwave spectra.     

Carbon-bromine cleavage by dimethyl sulfoxide: the key step of C(5) functionalization of push-pull 2-alkylidene-4-oxothiazolidine vinyl bromides

Push-pull 2-alkylidene-4-oxothiazolidine vinyl bromides undergo efficient C(5) functionalization through DMSO-assisted carbon-bromine cleavage, followed by a bromine transfer-substitution (or elimination) sequence. A mechanism for this novel transformation is proposed.     

B2F2分子异构体结构的量子化学计算研究

采用abinitio方法对B₂F₂分子异构体的结构进行了计算研究,并与Al₂F₂分子进行了比较.结果表明,B₂F₂具有D_∞h对称性,³Σ_g电子态的直线型结构FBBF是B₂F₂分子的最稳定异构体,对文献的结果进行了修正.在UCCSD(T,full)/6－311+G(2df)水平下,F-B和B-B键长分别为0.12942和0.14820nm,振动频率出现在1860.00和1320.62cm^-1处.在UQCISD(T,full)/6－311+G(2df)//UMP2(full)/6－311+G(d)+ZPVE水平下,³Σ_g态的线性FBBF分子的垂直电离势为848.58kJ/mol,而由³Σ_g电子态的BF二聚为³Σ_g态的线性FBBF分子的焓变为59.86kJ/mol,此二聚化反应是放热反应,说明二聚化过程在能量上是有利的.     

Si2分子基态和低激发态的电子结构

本文用abinitioSOCI／MCSCF／／HF／DH＋d方法计算得到了Si2分子的基态和八个激发态的平衡几何构型、总能量、谐振动频率、零点能以及各个态的势能曲线．讨论了各态键长随电子组态的变化关系，指出了成健轨道中。电子数的增加，是引起键长及谐振动频率变化的重要因素·其中3Πg，5∑；3△u，3∑，未见有关文献报导由于硅藻合物的重要应用价值，人们已对其进行了一些实验和理论研究h，’」．以前的研究主要是讨论其成键性质．由于St。分子结构的特殊性，要想全面了解其成键性质，不仅要研究其基态的电子结构，而且还要研究其激发态的电…     

Bi4B2O9晶体及其熔体结构的高温原位拉曼光谱研究

利用密度泛函理论计算了Bi₄B₂O₉晶体的常温拉曼光谱, 并通过与实验拉曼光谱对比, 对其振动模式进行了归属. 利用高温原位拉曼光谱研究了Bi₄B₂O₉从常温到750 ℃升温过程中微结构的变化. 随着温度的升高, 晶体的平均键长变长, 键角分布变宽, 熔化后晶体中的BiO₄和BiO₅多面体解体, BO₃构型则保持三配位不变. 运用量子化学从头算法模拟了Bi₄B₂O₉的熔体结构并与实验拉曼光谱进行了对比分析, 发现在Bi₄B₂O₉熔体中B原子团簇为孤立的BO₃构型, Bi ³⁺游离于BO₃之间, 并结合未参与形成BO₃的O原子起到平衡电荷的作用.     

Exocyclic push–pull conjugated compounds. Part 3. An experimental NMR and theoretical MO ab initio study of the structure, the electronic properties and barriers to rotation about the exocyclic partial double bond in 2-exo-methylene- and 2-cyanoimino-quinazolines and -benzodiazepines

The structure of a number of 2-exo-methylene substituted quinazolines and benzodiazepines, respectively, 1, 3a,b, 4 (X=–CN,–COOEt) and their 2-cyanoimino substituted analogues 2, 3c,d (X=–CN,–SO₂C₆H₄–Me(p) was completely assigned by the whole arsenal of 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic methods. The E/Z isomerism at the exo-cyclic double bond was determined by both NMR spectroscopy and confirmed by ab initio quantum chemical calculations; the Z isomer is the preferred one, its amount proved dependent on steric hindrance. Due to the push–pull effect in this part of the molecules the restricted rotation about the partial C²,C¹¹ and C²,N¹¹ double bonds, could also be studied and the barrier to rotation measured by dynamic NMR spectroscopy. The free energies of activation of this dynamic process proved very similar along the compounds studied but being dependent on the polarity of the solvent. Quantum chemical calculations at the ab initio level were employed to prove the stereochemistry at the exo-cyclic partial double bonds of 1–4, to calculate the barriers to rotation but also to discuss in detail both the ground and the transition state of the latter dynamic process in order to better understand electronic, inter- and intramolecular effects on the barrier to rotation which could be determined experimentally. In the cyanoimino substituted compounds 2, 3c,d, the MO ab initio calculations evidence the isomer interconversion to be better described by the internal rotation process than by the lateral shift mechanism.     

Reaction of the Pincer‐type Ligand {2, 6‐[P(O)(OEt)2]2‐4‐tert‐Bu‐C6H2}— with [Ph3C]+[PF6]—. Unprecedented Rearrangement and Carbon‐Carbon Bond Formation

The reaction of the organolithium derivative {2, 6‐[P(O)(OEt)₂]₂‐4‐tert‐Bu‐C₆H₂}Li ( 1 ‐Li) with [Ph₃C]⁺[PF₆]^— gave the substituted biphenyl derivative 4‐[(C₆H₅)₂CH]‐4′‐[tert‐Bu]‐2′, 6′‐[P(O)(OEt)₂]₂‐1, 1′‐biphenyl ( 5 ) which was characterized by ¹H, ¹³C and ³¹P NMR spectroscopy and single crystal X‐ray analysis. Ab initio MO‐calculations reveal the intramolecular O···C distances in 5 of 2.952(4) and 2.988(5)Å being shorter than the sum of the van der Waals radii of oxygen and carbon to be the result of crystal packing effects. Also reported are the synthesis and structure of the bromine‐substituted derivative {2, 6‐[P(O)(OEt)₂]₂‐4‐tert‐Bu]C₆H₂}Br ( 9 ) and the structure of the protonated ligand 5‐tert‐Bu‐1, 3‐[P(O)(OEt)₂]₂C₆H₃ ( 1 ‐H). The structures of 1 ‐H, 5 , and 9 are compared with those of related metal‐substituted derivatives.     

Synthesis and functionalization of 4-arylamino-2-pyridone derivatives

New approaches to the synthesis of the previously unknown pyrimidine, 4-amino-2-pyridone, and 4-aminopyridine derivatives were developed based on the reactions of enaminoamides with dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal. New structural modifications of 4-amino-2-pyridone derivatives were performed. Numerous compounds of this type, which are of interest for biological studies, were prepared. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 8, pp. 1421–1432, August, 2006.     

Synthesis of 4,5-dihydrothiazole derivatives by the reaction of perfluoro-2-methylpent-2-en-3-yl isothiocyanate with ambident N,O- and N,S-nucleophiles

The reactions of perfluoro-2-methylpent-2-en-3-yl isothiocyanate with ambident N,O- and N,S-nucleophiles (thiazole-2-thione, pyridine-2-thione, 2-hydroxypyridine, benzothiazole-2-thione, benzoxazole-2-thione, 3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-2-thione) in the presence of triethylamine yield only 2-N-substituted 4,5-dihydrothiazole derivatives. The molecular structures of three products were determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The reaction pathways are discussed.     

封闭型硼烷B15H15^2—（D3h）的结构及稳定性的从头算分析

利用量子化学从头算方法在ＨＦ／６－３１Ｇ水平上，优化计算了带２个负电荷的封闭型硼烷Ｂ１５Ｈ１５＾２－（Ｄ３ｈ）的结构、能量和正则振动频率。该硼烷的简正振动频率计算表明，它是ＨＦ／６－３１Ｇ势能超曲面上的真实稳定点。理论预测它在化学上和动力学上都是稳定的。     

Experimental and calculated H, C and P NMR spectra of pyridine-2-phosphono-4-carboxylic acid

Pyridine-2-phosphono-4-carboxylic acid (MC1) is a compound that possesses potential neuroactivity. In this work the ¹H, ¹³C and ³¹P NMR spectra of MC1 dissolved in D₂O in solution, in the 1.5-9.0 pD range, are presented. Theoretical calculations of the NMR spectra, as well as structural parameters of expected compounds, were performed at the B3PW91/6-311G** and B3PW91/6-31G** level, respectively, for all five possible forms of MC1 (cation, zwitteranion and three anions). Consecutive deprotonation of MC1 and its influence on the structure of the ligand are discussed in detail.     

Structure,energetics, and vibrational frequencies of the pyrazole-water complex

Summary The structure, energetics, and vibrational frequencies of the pyrazole-water complex is investigated within the framework of the ab initio self-consistent field method. Full optimization at DZP and TZP quality of the complex and its constituents has been carried out. The results indicate that a cyclic structure is the most stable with SCF/MP2 binding energies of –5.7/–7.0 kcal/mol. Using appropriate scaling factors, we can predict a complete set of vibrational spectra of isolated subunits as well as of the hydrogen-bonded complex and compare them with experimental data where available.

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Struktur, Energiezustände und Vibrationsfrequenzen des Pyrazol-Wasser-Komplexes

Zusammenfassung Es wurden die Struktur, die energetischen Zustände und die Vibrationsfrequenzen des Pyrazol-Wasser-Komplexes mittels einer ab initio self consistent field Methode untersucht. Es wurde die volle Optimierung des Komplexes und seiner Komponenten in DZP- und TZP-Qualität durchgeführt. Dabei war eine cyclische Struktur mit SCF/MP2-Bindungsenergien von –5.7/–7.0 kcal/mol am stabilsten. Unter Verwendung geeigneter Skalierungsfaktoren kann man einen vollständigen Satz der Vibrationsspektren der isolierten Untereinheiten und des Wasserstoffbrücken-gebundenen Komplexes voraussagen und — falls vorhanden — mit den experimentellen Daten vergleichen.

     

Quantum mechanical study of tautomerism of methimazole and the stability of methimazole–I2 complexes

DFT and ab initio theoretical methods were used to calculate the relative stability of tautomers in the methimazole (MMI). The calculations show that the thione form of MMI 1 is more stable than the thiol tautomer in good agreement with the experimental results. The DFT and ab initio calculations were also used to determine the stability of MMI–I₂ complexes. All methods suggest that the methimazole in the MMI–I₂ complex exists almost exclusively as the thione tautomer. The Gibbs free energy difference between planar and perpendicular forms of thione tautomer of MMI–I₂ complex indicates that the planar form is the predominant complex. The counterpoise corrected Gibbs free energy also shows that the MMI–I₂(plan.) complex is more stable than the MMI–I₂(perp.) complex. These predictions are in good agreement with the experimental results. By using the natural bond orbital (NBO) approach, the effects of charge transfer interactions on the stability of MMI–I₂ complexes were investigated. The LP₃(S)→σ*(I–I) and LP₃(I)→σ*(N–H) charge transfer interactions may be very important in the stability of the planar form. The results show that the LP₃(S)→σ*(I–I) charge transfer interaction causes a greater increase in the σ*(I–I) antibond occupation number, and concomitantly, a greater increase in the corresponding I–I bond length in the planar complex with respect to the perpendicular complex. The LP₃(S)→σ*(I–I) charge transfer interaction is assisted by NHI intermolecular hydrogen bonding. The atom in molecule (AIM) analysis shows that the charge density and its Laplacian at the SI bond critical point of the planar complex is greater than the perpendicular complex.     

3-酰基-2,4-吡咯烷二酮及其N-酰基衍生物相对稳定性的理论计算

对 3 酰基 2 ,4 吡咯烷二酮 (1)及其N 酰基衍生物 (2 )的各种异构体 (a -e)分别进行了HF/6 31G和HF/6 31G 水平上的优化计算 ,并考虑电子相关效应 (MP2 /6 31G )对其能量进行了校正 ,探讨了计算水平对体系相对稳定性的影响。HF/6 31G 及MP2 /6 31G 上的计算结果表明 1d和 2a分别为化合物 1和 2的最稳定结构形式 ,与实验观察到的结果一致。同时对N 位取代酰基引起的优势结构的变化给出了较合理的解释。     

4,6-二甲氧基-2-[甲氧脲基硫代脲基]嘧啶的合成、晶体结构和理论计算

利用2-氨基-4,6-二甲氧基嘧啶在干燥条件下与硫氰酸钾、氯甲酸甲酯在乙酸乙酯溶液中反应制得4-(4,6-二甲氧基嘧啶-2-基)-3-硫代脲酸甲酯, 在二甲基甲酰胺溶液中培养出单晶, 通过X射线单晶结构分析法测定分子结构和晶体结构, 晶体属单斜晶系, 空间群为C2/m, 晶胞参数为: a＝1.6672(3) nm, b＝0.66383(12) nm, c＝1.1617(2) nm, β＝109.275(2)°, V＝1.2136(4) nm³, D_c＝1.490 g/cm³, μ＝0.281 mm^－1, F(000)＝568, Z＝4, R₁＝0.0341, wR₂＝0.1042. 运用Gaussian 03程序, 在6-311G的基组水平上, 用HF, MP2以及B3LYP三种计算方法对标题化合物进行了几何全优化, 并对其成键情况及自然键轨道(NBO)进行了分析.     

Synthesis,structure, and complexation properties of tetraamide derivatives of thiacalix[4]arene in different conformations

The interaction of p-tert-butylthiacalix[4]arene with N,N-diethylchloroacetamide was studied in the presence of alkali metal carbonates in acetone. Three stereoisomers, viz., cone, partial cone, and 1,3-alternate, of the tetraamide derivative of thiacalixarene substituted at the lower rim were synthesized selectively using the template effect of alkali metal cations, as well as a complex of the 1,3-alternate stereoisomer with potassium chloride. The structures of the compounds synthesized were studied by 2D NMR spectroscopy. A high extraction ability of the compounds toward alkali metal cations was demonstrated. Dedicated to Academician A. L. Buchachenko on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 9, pp. 2041–2049, September, 2005.