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 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.     

Normal coordinate analysis for the IR spectra of thiirene and deuterated thiirenes

Previous band assignments for thiirene-d_O, -d₁ and -d₂ are re-evaluated in the light of new spectroscopic data on cyclopropene. Evidence is presented for the assignment of the 657 cm^?1 absorption to the symmetric ring deformation mode of thürene supporting the assignment of the 910 cm^?1 band to the H-CC bending in-plane mode. Normal coordinate analysis reproduced the observed frequencies.     

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 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.     

Infrared spectra and normal coordinate analysis of 2-chloroethanol

The i.r. spectra of 2-chloroethanol and its OD-deuterated analogue have been recorded in argon and nitrogen matrices and in the gas phase. Raman spectra in the liquid state have been recorded. A vibrational assignment, supported by normal coordinate calculations, is presented. A conformational change from gauche to trans conformer was noted under the i.r. beam.     

The vibrational spectra and normal coordinate analysis of tetracyclopropyllead

All the fundamental frequencies observed in IR and Raman spectra have been assigned to the normal modes of the molecule (C₃H₅)₄Pb (C₃H₅ = cyclopropyl). The calculated force field is compared to that of (C₃H₅)₂Hg and the Cmetal stretching force constants are discussed along with those of Me₄Pb and Me₂Hg; The similarity of the spectra of cyclopropyllead and cyclopropyl-mercury proves that the vibrations of cyclopropyl structural units are isolated in both molecules.     

Infrared and Raman spectra and normal coordinate analysis of disilylchloride

Disilylchloride has been synthesized by chlorination of disilane with boron trichloride. FTIR spectra have been obtained of the vapour phase and Raman spectra of the liquid phase of this molecule. The spectra are fully assigned for the first time. A normal coordinate analysis is carried out and the refined force constants are compared to previous works on disilane, disilyliodide and silylchloride. The height of the potential energy barrier to internal rotation in disilylchloride is also evaluated.     

The application of normal coordinate analysis to INS spectra

The limitations, advantages and methodology of NCA applied to INS are presented. Additional effects due to harmonics and molecular recoil are discussed with some examples. The ability to find the best molecular model using INS is exemplified and some recent examples of this are discussed. Future possibilities and extensions are also suggested.     

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 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 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.     

The infrared spectra and normal coordinate analysis of syn and anti acetaldoxime

The infrared spectra of mixtures of syn and anti acetaldoxime and its deuterated analogues CH₃CHNOD, CD₃CHNOH, CD₃CDNOH and CH₃CDNOH have been recorded. The syn and anti isomers of CH₃CHNOH, CD₃CHNOH, CD₃CDNOH and CH₃CDNOH have been separated by gas chromatography [1]. The infrared spectra of separated isomers in CS₂ solution have been recorded and the assignment of ten in-plane vibrations made. From a normal coordinate analysis the Urey-Bradley force field, the potential energy distribution and additional information about assignments have been obtained.For the anti isomer the simple Urey-Bradley force field gives satisfactory agreement between the calculated and measured frequencies. For the syn isomer it is necessary to take into account the interactions between atoms separated by three bonds.     

Infrared and Raman spectra and normal coordinate calculations for methylisothiocyanate

The infrared spectra (3200-50 cm^?1) of gaseous and solid CH₃NCS and CD₃NCS and the Raman spectra (3200-10 cm^?1) of the liquids and solids have been recorded. The spectra have been interpreted on the basis of a “pseudo-symmetric top” with C_3v symmetry. An assignment of the fundamental vibrations in both molecules, based on their infrared band contours, depolarization values and group frequencies, is given and discussed. Particularly interesting is the low-frequency region where band maxima were observed at 152 and 80 cm^?1 for CH₃NCS and 139 and 71 cm^?1 for CD₃NCS in the infrared spectra of the gases. A normal coordinate analysis has also been carried out based on C_3v symmetry. Considerable mixing was found between the C_αN stretch and NCS symmetric stretch in both isotopic species. The other normal modes in CH₃NCS are reasonably pure but, for the CD₃NCS molecule, considerable mixing was found between the CD₃ stretches and NCS antisymmetric stretch. The proposed vibrational assignment and the results of the normal coordinate calculations are discussed and compared with the results obtained for similar molecules.     

Cleavage ofβ -propiothiolactones with methanesulfenyl chloride and acetyl sulfur chloride

-Propiothiolactones are cleaved at the S-CO bond by methanesulfenyl chloride and acetyl sulfur chloride to form mixed disulfides — derivatives of the acid chlorides of -mercapto-isobutyric acid. The mixed disulfides readily disproportionate on heating under acid or base catalysis conditions to give the corresponding symmetrical disulfides. A convenient method was found for obtaining the previously hard-to-obtain symmetrical disulfides.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 475–478, April, 1972.     

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.     

Matrix i.r. spectrum and normal coordinate analysis of trifluoromethanethiol

The i.r. spectra of trifluoromethanethiol (CF₃SH) in solid argon and nitrogen have been recorded. A vibrational assignment based on normal coordinate analysis is presented. Potential energy distributions and the modified Urey-Bradley potential parameters are reported.     

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.     

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.