Vibrational analysis of mononitro substituted benzamides, benzaldehydes and toluenes. Part II. Transferability of valence force constants

A zero-order normal coordinate analysis of both the in-plane and out-of-plane vibrations was made for p-, m- and o-methylbenzaldehydes; 3,5-dichloro-p-anisamide; 3,5-dibromo-p-anisamide; 4-chloro-3-nitrotoluene; 2-bromo-4-nitrotoluene and 2-bromo-5-nitrotoluene by transferring the force constants obtained before hand. The observed and calculated frequencies agreed reasonably well demonstrating the transferability of the force field. On the basis of calculated potential energy distributions and eigen vectors, several assignments suggested by earlier workers have been revised.     

Vibrational analysis of substituted phenols: part I. Vibrational spectra,normal coordinate analysis and transferability of force constants of some formyl-, methoxy-, formylmethoxy-, methyl- and halogeno-phenols

The Raman (including FT-Raman) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra of 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 1,4-dihydroxybenzene, 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, 1,2-dihydroxy-3-methoxybenzene, 2,5-dihydroxytoluene, 2,6-dihydroxytoluene, pentachlorophenol and pentabromophenol were measured. Raman polarisation measurements were made wherever possible. A normal coordinate treatment was carried out for both the in-plane and out-of-plane vibrations of these molecules using a 123-parameter-modified valence force field. An overlay least-squares technique was employed to refine the force constants using 347 frequencies of 10 molecules. The reliability of these force constants was tested by making a zero-order calculation for 10 related molecules. Unambiguous vibrational assignments of all the fundamentals were made using the potential energy distributions and eigenvectors.     

Vibrational spectra and normal coordinate analysis of carbamoylazide

The Fourier transform Raman and infrared spectra of carbamoylazide and its deuterated derivative were recorded and the observed frequencies were assigned to various modes of vibration in terms of fundamentals and combinations by assuming C(s) point group symmetry. A normal coordinate analysis was also carried out using Simple valence force field. A complete vibrational analysis is presented here for these molecule and results are briefly discussed.     

Vibrational spectra and normal coordinate analysis of CF3 compounds: Part XXXV. Vibrational spectra,normal coordinate analysis and electron diffraction studies of (CF3)4Sn

The IR and Raman spectra ofSn(CF₃)₄ have been recorded and analyzed by means of a normal coordinate analysis. The molecular structure has been determined by electron diffraction yielding the geometric parameters (T_d symmetry) τ_a(CF) 133.8(2) pm, τ _a(SnC) 220.1(5) pm and ∠FCF 108.2(2)°. Compared with Sn(CH₃)₄, the SnC bonds are weakened and lengthened by 5.8(6) pm.     

Vibrational spectra and normal coordinate analysis for cis-diamminetetrachloroplatinum

The normal coordinate analysis of cis-diamminetetrachloroplatinum has been carried out by using a modified Urey—Bradley force field. According to the molecular structure, 45 internal coordinates were established and 33 theoretical vibrational frequencies were calculated. Due to considering the interaction between non-neighbouring stretching vibrations and between bending vibrations and introducing an appropriate set of internal coordinates in the course of calculation, the calculated frequencies agree well with the observed values, with an average difference 3.61 cm⁻¹ between them. The rationality and the reliability of the results are discussed and the questionable empirical assignment of ν(PtCl) in the literature is corrected.     

Vibrational spectra,assignments and normal coordinate analysis for difluorophosphine

Infrared spectra of the gas and Raman spectra of the liquid and solid forms of PF₂H and PF₂D are reported. A normal coordinate analysis based on compliance constants has been carried out on the assigned fundamentals and also on harmonic frequencies estimated by Dennison's method.     

Vibrational spectra and force constants ofS-methyl-N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamate

The IR and Raman spectra ofS-methyl-N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamate were studied in different phase states. The frequencies and vibration modes of normal vibrations were analyzed, and the erroneous assignments made in some previous works were corrected. The force constants of the molecule were estimated using the model of the generalized valenceforce field.Translated fromIzyestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 6, pp. 1108–1110, June, 1995.This work was carried out with partial financial support from the International Science Foundation.     

Vibrational spectra and normal coordinate analysis of diazepam, phenytoin and phenobarbitone

Vibrational spectroscopy is an important tool for the structural investigation of the organic molecules. In the present investigation, a normal coordinate analysis has been carried out on some anti-epileptic drugs, viz. diazepam, phenytoin and phenobarbitone. Diazepam is a derivative of benzodiazepine, phenytoin is a derivative of hydanation and pheonobarbitone is a barbiturate. The infrared spectra of the compounds are recorded in the region 4000-400 cm(-1) and Raman spectra are recorded in the region 3500-50 cm(-1). From the structural point of view, diazepam, phenytoin and phenobarbitone have been assumed to C(s) point group. A systematic set of symmetry coordinates has been constructed for these compounds and Wilson's FG matrix method has been applied for the normal coordinate analysis using general quadratic valance force field. The potential energy distribution is also calculated to check the vibrational band assignments.     

Vibrational spectra and normal coordinate analysis of CF3 compounds: Part XLVI. Synthesis,vibrational spectra,normal coordinate analysis and electron diffraction investigation of the cis isomer of hexafluoroazomethane

The hitherto unknown cis isomer of hexafluoroazomethane has been prepared by the reaction of CICN with AgF₂ under mild conditions. It isomerizes rapidly to the trans isomer when exposed to daylight, but is stable in the dark. The compound has been characterized by NMR and UV spectra. Infrared and Raman spectra have been recorded and assigned with the assistance of a normal coordinate analysis. The molecular structure of cis-CF₃NNCF₃ has been determined by gas phase electron diffraction, and a planar CNNC skeleton, d(NN) 1.229(8) Å, d(CN) 1.494(5) Å, and ∠NNC 122.1(8)° has been established. Compared with the trans isomer, the higher sterc strain due to F?F repulsions is released by a ∮.03 Å d(CN) lengthening and a 9° widening of the NNC angle.     

Vibrational spectra,assignments and normal coordinate analysis of 3-aminobenzyl alcohol

The laser Raman and FTIR spectra of 3-aminobenzyl alcohol have been recorded. The observed frequencies were assigned to various modes of vibrations on the basis of normal coordinate analysis, assuming C(s) point group symmetry. The potential energy distribution associated with normal modes is also reported here. The assignment of fundamental vibrations agrees well with the calculated frequencies.     

Vibrational spectra,assignments and normal coordinate analysis of 2-amino-5-bromopyridine

The FTIR and laser Raman spectra of 2-amino-5-bromopyridine have been recorded. The observed frequencies were assigned to various modes of vibrations on the basis of normal coordinate calculations, assuming C(s) point group symmetry. The potential energy distribution associated with normal modes is also reported here. The assignment of fundamental vibrations agrees well with the calculated frequencies.     

Vibrational spectra, assignments and normal coordinate calculation of acrylamide

The infrared spectra, low temperature infrared spectra, polarized infrared spectra and Raman spectra of acrylamide have been recorded and observed frequencies were assigned to various modes of vibrations on the basis of normal coordinate analysis, assuming C(s) point group symmetry. The potential energy distribution associated with normal modes is also reported. The assignment of fundamental vibrations agrees well with the calculated frequencies.     

Vibrational spectra and normal coordinate analysis of isotopically labelled peroxyformic acid

Infrared spectra of peroxyformic acid (HCOOOH) and the six isotopic modifications H¹³COOOH, HC¹⁸OOOH, DCOOOH, HCOOOD, H¹³COOOD, DCOOOD have been recorded in an argon matrix in the spectral range 200–4000 cm⁻¹. Assignments of the observed absorption lines are presented for the available isotopic species. All fundamental vibrations except one have been identified. A general valence force field has been determined based on the measured vibrational frequencies and on an ab initio MP2/6-31G** force field.     

Vibrational analysis of substituted phenols: part II. Transferability of valence force constants

A zero-order normal coordinate analysis was made for the in-plane and out-of-plane vibrations of 2,6-dimethylphenol, 2,3-dimethylphenol, 3,5-dimethylphenol, 2,6-dichloro-4-nitrophenol, 2,4-dichloro-6-nitrophenol, 3-chloro-4-hydroxy-5-methoxybenzaldehyde, 3-bromo-4-hydroxy-5-methoxybenzaldehyde and 3-iodo-4-hydroxy-5-methoxybenzaldehyde and for the in-plane vibrations of 2-amino-4-nitrophenol by transferring the force constants obtained beforehand. The transferability of the force constants was demonstrated by the good agreement between the observed and calculated frequencies. On the basis of calculated potential energy distributions and eigenvectors, several assignments suggested by earlier workers have been revised.     

Vibrational spectra and normal coordinate analysis of p-cresol and its deuterated analogs

I.r. and Raman spectra of p-cresol and its seven deuterated analogs were investigated in dilute solutions of hydrophobic solvents. Assignments of the observed i.r. and Raman bands were made on the basis of isotopic frequency shifts, Raman polarization properties, i.r. intensifies and normal coordinate calculations. The calculated normal frequencies are in good agreement with the experimental ones: the average error below 1700 cm⁻¹ is 3.8 cm⁻¹ for 164 in-plane vibrations and 3.3 cm⁻¹ for 59 out-of-plane vibrations. The calculated vibrational modes may be useful in analysing the vibrational spectra of tyrosine. It is suggested that several doublets due to Fermi resonance and a trio of Raman bands in the 1260-1160 cm⁻¹ region are potential probes for the micro-environments of tyrosine side chains in proteins.     

Vibrational spectra and normal coordinate analysis of 2,2,2-trichloroethanol and 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol

The vibrational spectra of 2,2,2-trichloroethanol and 2,2,2-trichloroethanol and their OD deuterated analogues have been studied in argon, nitrogen and mixed argon—nitrogen matrices. The matrix spectra of the CD₂ deuterated and totally deuterated trifluoroethanol and the Raman and i.r. spectra of the liquid alcohols have also been recorded. A vibrational assignment, supported by normal coordinate analysis, is proposed for both alcohols.     

Vibrational spectra and normal coordinate analysis of CF3 compounds Part XLVII. Vibrational spectra, normal coordinate analysis and electron diffraction investigation of CF3SiH3 and its deuterated varieties

The molecular structure of CF₃SiH₃ in the gas phase has been determined by electron diffraction analysis. Combined with a B₀ value derived from high resolution infrared spectra, this yielded r(SiC), 1.923(3) Å, r(SiH) 1.482(5) Å, r(CF) 1.348(1) Å, FCF 106.7(5)° and HSiH 110.3(10)° (r° values). The gas phase infrared and liquid phase Raman spectra of CF₃SiH₃, CF₃SiH₂D, CF₃SiD₃ have been measured and assigned, and force constants have been calculated by means of a normal coordinate analysis based on 52 experimental frequencies. The weakness of the SiC bond is confirmed by the low f(SiC) value of 2.54 N cm⁻¹. Infrared spectra recorded with a resolution of 0.04 cm⁻¹ at 240 K revealed rotational structure of vibrational bands. Rotational analyses of most parallel and a few perpendicular bands of CF₃SiH₃ and CF₃SiD₃ have been performed. Ground and excited state vibrational parameters have been obtained and used as supplementary data for the determination of the harmonic force field. Strong blending of all bands due to hot band cascades was noted.     

Vibrational spectra and normal coordinate analysis of two isotopomers of the thiosulfate ion

The Raman spectra of ¹⁸O-thiosulfate ion (S₁O⁻²₃) in H₁¹⁸O solution and the IR spectrum of ¹⁸O-sodium thiosulfate in the solid have been obtained. Normal Coordinate calculations fitting all the fundamental wavenumbers of both ¹⁶O and ¹⁸O isotopomers have been carried out transferring the GVFF of the sulfate ion as the starting point and employing a symmetry force field for the least-squares adjustment procedure. A comparison of the results is made with the known force fields for several sulfur compounds.     

Vibrational spectra and normal coordinate analysis of plant growth regulator 1-naphthalene acetamide

FT Raman and IR spectra of the biologically active molecule, 1-naphthalene acetamide (NA) have been recorded and analyzed. The equilibrium geometry, bonding features and harmonic vibrational wavenumbers of NA have been calculated with the help of B3LYP density functional theory (DFT) method. The assignments of the vibrational spectra have been carried out with the help of normal coordinate analysis (NCA) following the scaled quantum mechanical force field methodology (SQMFF). The downshifting of NH₂ stretching wavenumber indicates the formation of intermolecular N–H?O hydrogen bonding. The NBO analysis confirms the occurrence of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding in the molecule.