A carbon-13 NMR spectroscopic study of ferrocenylmethyl carbonium ions

The ¹³C NMR spectra of three ferrocenylmethyl carbonium ions and of the alcohols from which they were derived have been obtained. The chemical shifts and coupling constants of the carbonium ions are explicable in terms of a structure that has the positive charge extensively delocalized throughout the entire molecule, with a fulvenelike structure for the substituted cyclopentadienyl ring.     

Computational 1H and 13C NMR in structural and stereochemical studies

Present review outlines the advances and perspectives of computational ¹H and ¹³C NMR applied to the stereochemical studies of inorganic, organic, and bioorganic compounds, involving in particular natural products, carbohydrates, and carbonium ions. The first part of the review briefly outlines theoretical background of the modern computational methods applied to the calculation of chemical shifts and spin–spin coupling constants at the DFT and the non-empirical levels. The second part of the review deals with the achievements of the computational ¹H and ¹³C NMR in the stereochemical investigation of a variety of inorganic, organic, and bioorganic compounds, providing in an abridged form the material partly discussed by the author in a series of parent reviews. Major attention is focused herewith on the publications of the recent years, which were not reviewed elsewhere.     

13C-NMR spectra and carbon-proton coupling constants of variously annulated furocoumarins

The ¹³C-nmr spectra of variously annulated methylfurocoumarins are reported. The assignments of chemical shifts for all the C resonances has been achieved by using carbon-proton coupling constants, relaxation efficiency considerations and shift effects caused by the introduction of methyl groups at various positions of the furocoumarin nucleus. Substituent effects on ¹³C chemical shifts and carbon-proton coupling constants are discussed.     

13C NMR spectra and carbon-proton coupling constants of various methylangelicins

The ¹³C-nmr spectra of various methyl derivatives of angelicin are reported. The assignment of chemical shifts for all the C atoms has been achieved by using carbon-proton coupling constants, nuclear Overhauser effect consideration and shift effects caused by the introduction of methyl groups on various positions of the angelicin nucleus. Substituent effects on ¹³C chemical shifts and carbon-proton coupling constants are discussed.     

A PMR investigation of organic cations—II: Mixed p-tolyl-thienyl carbonium ions

The PMR spectra of isomeric p-tolyl-thienyl carbonium ions and the corresponding carbinols were studied in order to compare the relative abilities of 2-thienyl, 3-thienyl and p-tolyl groups to stabilize a carbonium ion. The low field shifts in the ions relative to the neutral molecules are discussed in terms of positive charge delocalisation, as seen by a comparison with calculated π charge densities. Additionally, vicinal coupling constants fit a correlation with π bond order, but this applies only to the thienyl groups in the ionic species.     

13C?19F spin–spin coupling in some monofluoro-substituted polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

The determination and complete assignment of the ¹³C? ¹⁹F coupling constants and ¹³C chemical shifts for 15 monofluoro derivatives of nine polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are reported. Fluorine substitutent effects on the ¹³C chemical shifts are given and their regular behaviour, making comparisons between different compounds possible, is discussed. The numerical values of the ¹³C? ¹⁹F long range coupling constants are found, with a few exceptions, to decrease in an alternating manner along the periphery of the molecules. In several cases the signs of the coupling constants have been determined. It appears that the signs alternate, but additional evidence is required. The magnitudes of different types of coupling constants are discussed in terms of steric and electronic effects. CNDO/2 and INDO calculations of the ¹³C? ¹⁹F coupling constants in the fluoronaphthalenes have been performed using the ‘sum-over-states’ method with the aim of examining the orbital and spin–dipole contributions to the various couplings.     

Carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance chemical shifts and 13C-199Hg coupling constants for symmetrical dialkylmercurials

The carbon-13 chemical shifts and coupling constants (J[¹³C? ¹⁹⁹Hg]) have been determined for a series of eleven symmetrically substituted organomercurials. Empirical substituent parameters can be calculated which correlate observed and predicted chemical shifts for dialkylmercurials.     

13C NMR studies of some hydroxycoumarins and related compounds

The ¹³C chemical shifts and one-bond carbon-hydrogen coupling constants have been obtained for some hydroxycoumarins and their corresponding acetoxy and methoxy derivatives. The changes in the one-bond carbon-hydrogen coupling constants resulting from the conversion of a hydroxy group to an acetoxy group represent a simple method of assignment of the ¹³C NMR signals in coumarins which contain one or more hydroxy groups in the benzenoid ring.     

Long range 13CH spin—spin coupling in naphthalene, 1–7 and 2–7 diacetoxynapthalenes

Long range coupling constants and ¹³C chemical shifts are given for the compounds of the title. Evidence of interring coupling is presented.     

The 13C NMR spectra and structure of 2,1,3-benzoxadiazole,-benzothiadiazole and -benzoselenadiazole

The ¹³C NMR chemical shifts and one-bond carbon–hydrogen coupling constants have been obtained for the title compounds in carbon disulphide as solvent. There appears to be little solvent effect on the ¹³C chemical shifts. The results suggest the order of release of electrons into the ring is O ? S > Se.     

Chemistry of the phenoxathiins and isosterically related heterocycles. IX.N-oxidation on the 13C-nmr chemical shifts and coupling constants of the 1-azaphenoxathiin system

The synthesis of 1-azaphenoxathiin N-oxide is described. Total assignment of the ¹³C-nmr spectrum and the effects of the N-oxide moiety on the chemical shifts and ¹H-¹³C spin couplings constants are described and compared to the parent 1-azaphenoxathiin system. The potential for the use of N-oxidation induced changes in ¹³C-nmr chemical shifts and ¹H-¹³C coupling constants as an assignment criterion is also discussed.     

Carbon-13 NMR spectra of some phenanthrene derivatives from Aristolochia indica and their analogues

¹³C NMR spectra of compounds related to aristolochic acid and aristololactam, the constituents of Aristolochia indica, have been studied to determine the chemical shifts and coupling constants of polysubstituted phenanthrenes. Selective ¹H decoupling and long-range couplings were utilized for the assignments. Substituent-induced chemical shifts and also the effects on coupling constants could be deduced in some cases. Anion formation was found to be particularly helpful in the interpretation of the spectra of carboxylic compounds. Shift assignments of some structurally related compounds could also be made.     

Etude par RMN du 13C d'Hydroxy-4 Coumarines Substituées en 3. Analyse par Corrélation des Effets de Substituants

Carbon-13 chemical shifts and ¹³C-¹H coupling constants of 3-substituted 4-hydroxycoumarins and 4-hydroxy-7-methoxycoumarins are determined. A three-parameter correlation with ? and ? of Swain and Lupton and Q of Schaefer applied to these compounds provides linear relationships for the prediction of chemical shifts from substituent parameters.     

Stereochemical characterization of some mono- and diaryl substituted ethylene oxides by NMR spectroscopy

NMR spectra of several styrene, stilbene and stilbazole oxides have been determined, and chemical shifts and coupling constants have been correlated with cis-and trans-configurations. Assignments have been made for all protons, and double resonance technique and ¹³C? H coupling constants have been used in some particular cases. An explanation is proposed for the observation that chemical shifts of oxirane protons are higher for cis than for trans isomers.     

13C and proton NMR spectra of 2(1H)pyrazinones

¹³C and proton NMR spectra data are given for eleven 2(1H)pyraziones. Assignments of chemical shifts were made by methods which included: deuterium exchange with certain protons of 3-alkyl substituents; change of chemical shifts of certain carbon atoms with change in pH; the use of long-range coupling constants for ¹³C to protons; and various correlations among assigned spectra.     

Structure of sulfur-stabilized carbanions. A 13C NMR study of some α-lithio-sulfoxides and sulfones

¹³C chemical shifts and ¹J(¹³CH) coupling constants provide information on the structures of some α-lithio-sulfoxides and sulfones.     

13C NMR spectra of benzothiazepinone,benzothiazinone and benzosulphonamide N-substituted derivatives

A comparative study of the ¹³C NMR spectra of benzothiazinone and benzothiazepinone dioxide derivatives and of some structurally related benzosulphonamides is presented. The size of the heterocyclic ring is reflected in the ¹³C chemical shifts and in the one-bond carbon-proton aromatic coupling constants. An upfield γ-effect of sulphur on the ¹³C chemical shifts in N-substituted carboxyethylbenzene-4,5-dimethoxysulphonamides is reported.     

PMR investigation of organic cations—I: Trithienyl methyl carbonium ions

PMR spectral parameters are reported for the isomeric trithienyl carbonium ions. The low field shifts, relative to the corresponding carbinols, are discussed in relation to the delocalization of the positive charge into the thiophene ring bonded in position 2 or 3. A linear correlation is found between chemical shifts and π-charge densities and the proportionality constant is higher than that previously found for benzene derivatives. Vicinal coupling constants in these systems are satisfactorily in agreement with the corresponding calculated π-bond order.     

13C n.m.r. spectra of 2-substituted pyrimidines

¹³C n.m.r. chemical shifts and carbon-proton coupling constants of 2-substituted pyrimidines are reported. The carbon chemical shifts are correlated with π-electron densities. Substituents which cause deshielding at the directly bound carbon (e.g. NH₂, OCH₃ and F) exert a more powerful effect in the benzene series than in the pyridine or pyrimidine series. The carbon-proton coupling constants do not correlate with the electronegativity of the substituents. Carbon-proton coupling constants and proton-proton coupling constants over the same number of bonds do not obey the Karabatsos relationship. The changes in the carbon-proton coupling constants in 2(1H)-pyrimidinone and 2(1H)-pyrimidinethione which accompany anion and cation formation are reported.     

13C NMR of polycyclic aromatic compounds. A review

The analysis of the ¹³C NMR spectra of polycyclic aromatics is discussed briefly. Basic trends of chemical shifts are mentioned, but the emphasis is placed on substituent-induced chemical shifts (SCS). Semi-empirical approaches and regressional analysis are treated. The factors controlling SCS are discussed and steric, mesomeric and π-inductive effects are analysed. CH, CF, CC, CP and C, Metal coupling constants are investigated and the influence of steric effects, bond order, mesomerism and angle distortions in relation to some of these coupling constants is discussed. Relaxation times are described in a series of compounds. The effects of dissolved oxygen or radicals are shown and the use of T₁ as a monitor of molecular tumbling is depicted. The impact of ¹³C NMR on the understanding of charged aromatic species, both positive and negative ions, is mentioned and new information about reaction intermediates in electrophilic aromatic substitution is outlined. The possibility of using ¹³C NMR to investigate charge transfer complexes is also discussed. Among other subjects treated are automerization, deuterium exchange and biosynthetic incorporation of labelled materials and, finally, quantitative analysis is briefly touched upon.