Rotational isomerism of vinyl ethers of azines based on the data of IR spectroscopy and quantum-chemical AM1 calculations

The IR spectra of vinyl ethers of azines have two C=C stretching vibration bands of the vinyl group at 1620 and 1640 cm⁻¹, which correspond to thes-cis and nonplanars-trans conformers, respectively. According to the results of AM1 calculations, the hetaryl fragment and the vinyl group in thes-trans conformers of all the ethers under study are twisted out of the C−O−C plane by ∼30°. In thes-cis conformation, the angle of rotation of the heterocycle with respect to the vinyloxy group varies from 45 to 90°. The character of the change in the intensity of the v(C=C) absorption bands of the doublet under changes of the temperature indicates that thes-trans conformer is energetically favorable. The exception is 5-vinyloxyacridine for which thes-cis conformation is more favorable. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 12, pp. 2439–2442, December, 1998.     

Dipole moments of some substituted benzaldehydes. Conformational preference of substituents ortho to the aldehyde group

The dipole moments of a number of substituted benzaldehydes are measured in benzene solution. The angle which the dipole axis of the CHO group makes with the axis of rotation of the group is determined. The observed moments of the ortho-substituted benzaldehydes are compared with the moments calculated for free rotation as well as fors-trans ands-cis orientations of the -CHO group.o-Fluorobenzaldehyde exists mostly in thes-trans conformation.o-Chloro-,o-bromo-ando-nitro-benzaldehydcs also exist in thes-trans conformation; their observed dipole moments are even lower than the values calculated fors-trans forms, indicating mutual induction of the ortho substituents. Though 2,5-dichlorobenzaldehyde is expected to have the same dipole moment as benzaldehyde, the observed moment is significantly lower due to mutual induction of the ortho substituents. 2,5-Dimethylbcnzaldehyde has, however, almost the same moment as benzaldehyde. The dipole moment ofo-methoxybcnzaldchyde is considerably higher than the values calculated for boths-cis ands-trans conformations. An explanation is given for this.o-Hydroxybenzaldehyde exists exclusively in thes-cis form due to internal H-bonding.     

Conformational preferences and electronic effects in selenophene and tellurophene carbonyl derivatives investigated by lanthanide induced shifts

Computer simulation of the lanthanide induced shifts has been applied to study of the conformational preferences in the 2-formyl and 2-acetyl derivatives of furan, thiophene, selenophene and tellurophene. The results assign a nearly equipopulated mixture of s-cis and s-trans conformers to the furan, and a preponderance of the s-trans form to the thiophene, selenophene and tellurophene derivatives. This difference is interpreted as due to the interaction between the heteroatom and carbonyl oxygen lone pairs. The 2-N,N-dimethylcarboxyamide derivatives of furan, thiophene and selenophene are found to exist mainly in a quasi-planar s-cis form. The barriers to the rotation about the amide bond in these amides have been measured and related to the electronegativity of the heteroatom.     

Infrared spectra and theoretical study of the conformations of substituted benzoylketene-S,S-acetals

Summary The C=O stretching frequencies of substituted benzoylketene-S,S-dimethylacetals (1a–1o) and benzoylketene-S,S-ethyleneacetals (2a–2m) were measured in CHCl₃ and CCl₄ and correlated with theHammett substituent constants. The correlations were split into two different and well separated lines for compounds containing electron donor and electron acceptor substituents, which were assigned tos-trans ands-cis quasiplanar conformations. The correlations of carbonyl stretching frequencies with C=O bond orders and oxygen atom charge densities calculated using the semiempirical AM1 method reveal similar results consistent with assignments of structures1 and2 to two quasiplanar conformations. The preparation of some new benzoylketene-S,S-acetals is reported as well.

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Infrarotspektroskopische und theoretische Untersuchung der Konformationen substituierter Benzoylketen-S,S-acetale

Zusammenfassung Die C=O-Streckfrequenzen substituierter Benzoylketen-S,S-dimethylacetale (1a–1o) und Benzoylketen-S,S-ethylenacetale (2a–2m) wurden in CHCl₃ und CCl₄ gemessen und mit denHammet-Konstanten in Beziehung gesetzt. Es ergaben sich zwei deutlich unterschiedliche Gerade für Verbindungen mit Elektronenakzeptoren und mit Elektronendonatoren als Substituenten, die dens-trans- unds-cis-quasiplanaren Konformationen zugeordnet wurden. Die mittels der semiempirischen AM1 — Methode berechneten Korrelationen zwischen C=O-Streckfrequenzen und C=O-Bindungsordnungen bzw. Ladungsdichten am Sauerstoffatom ergeben ebenfalls eine Zuordnung der Verbindungen1 und2 zu zwei quasiplanaren Konformationen. Die Herstellung einiger neuer Benzoylketen-S,S-acetale wird ebenfalls beschrieben.

     

Through space spin-spin coupling <Superscript>19</Superscript>F-<Superscript>1</Superscript>H as the base for comparative analysis of conformational equilibrium in fluorine-substituted aryl vinyl selenides and sulfides

The analysis of long-range spin-spin coupling ¹⁹F-¹H and the other conformation-dependent parameters of ¹H NMR spectra shows that aryl vinyl selenides like aryl vinyl sulfides exist as mixtures of s-cis and s-trans rotational isomers. The combined data of ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra reveal the increase in the torsional angle ϑ at the bond X-CH=CH₂ (X = S, Se) in selenides compared to sulfides due to diminished interaction energy of the unshared electron pairs of selenium with the π*-orbitals of the double bond as compared to analogous interaction in sulfides.     

Effect of aromatic ring anisotropy on the <Superscript>1</Superscript>H NMR shielding constants and conformational equilibrium of sterically strained aryl vinyl ethers

According to the ¹H and ¹³C NMR data and quantum-chemical calculations, phenyl vinyl ether exists mainly in the s-trans conformation which is characterized by concurrent p-π* interaction of the oxygen atom with both unsaturated fragments. Introduction of two methyl groups into the ortho positions of the benzene ring forces the latter to go out from the vinyloxy group plane, leading to loss of p-π* conjugation with the aromatic ring, enhancement of p-π* conjugation with the vinyl group, and transition of the molecule to s-cis conformation. The ¹H and ¹³C NMR data indicated that replacement of both o-methyl groups by tert-butyl makes the s-cis conformer sterically overcrowded even when the aromatic ring is oriented orthogonally with respect to the vinyl group; as a result, conformational equilibrium is displaced again toward s-trans rotamer.     

The molecular conformation of butyl acrylate – A vibrational spectroscopy and computational study

Potential energy curves allow us to probe the flexibility of butyl acrylate molecule. We found two local minima belonging to C_s symmetry for s-cis and s-trans conformations. The optimized geometries at RHF and DFT using extended basis set are in good agreement with electron diffraction data of methyl acrylate, and the s-cis is the most stable form. Ab initio calculations of harmonic frequencies at the fully optimized geometries of the planar s-cis and s-trans conformers have been performed at the DFT//B3LYP/6-311+G** level of theory. Scaled harmonic frequencies and potential energy distribution are used for the assignment of the experimental IR and Raman bands. We noticed an acceptable qualitative agreement between the experimental and the computed spectra.     

Structure and Properties of 2,2-Dibromovinyl Trifluoromethyl Ketone

It was established by IR spectroscopy and quantum-chemical calculations along nonempirical DFT method in B3LYP version with the basis set 6-311 G(d,p) that 2,2-dibromovinyl trifluoromethyl ketone consisted of a mixture of s-cis planar conformer and s-trans-form deviating from a plane by 13°, whereas the s-cis-form is more energetically stable than the s-trans one (E -5.07 kcal mol^{- 1}). Also in 2,2-dibromovinyl methyl ketone the planar s-cis conformer is more stable. Chlorine-containing analogs, 2,2-dichlorovinyl trifluoromethyl ketone and 2,2-dichlorovinyl methyl ketone, are more stable in the planar s-trans-conformation. Charge distribution and polarization in the dibromovinyl ketones are analogous to those in dichlorovinyl ketones in agreement with the established reactivity of dibromovinyl trifluoromethyl ketone. By reaction of 2,2-dibromovinyl trifluoromethyl ketone with 2,4-dinitrophenyl-, alkylhydrazines, N,N-dimethylhydrazine, N,N-, N,O-, N,S-binucleophiles were respectively obtained hydrazone, derivatives of pyrazole, imidazole, oxazole, and 1,3-thiazine containing a trifluoromethyl group.     

A dipole moment study of the structures of some ketene acetals

The dipole moments of several acyclic and cyclic ketene acetals have been determined in benzene solution at 293 K using the Halverstadt-Kumler method. For ketene dialkyl acetals (alkyl = Me, Et) the results point to a predominance of the s-cis,s-trans retamer, which disagrees with the conclusions drawn previously from ¹³C NMR chemical shift data, i.e. the s-cis,s-cis form is the more stable species. In the case of 2-methoxyfuran, the dipole moment measurements confirm the previous findings based on the ¹³C NMR spectra, viz the s-cis form is the predominating rotamer. The dipole moments and structures of some other ketene acetals are also discussed.     

Generation of trans-π-pentadienyliron tricarbonyl cations from protonation of (trans,trans-2,4-hexadienal)iron tricarbonyl

Protonation of (trans,trans-2,4-hexadienal)iron tricarbonyl, (V) has been shown to yield two trans-pentadienyliron cations, an s-cis form, (VIa) and an s-trans form (VIb), in an approximately equal ratio. This ratio represents a kinetically controlled product distribution and indicates that the original unprotonated aldehyde complex was present in equally populated s-cis and s-trans forms. Both trans ions, (VIa) and (VIb) isomerize to the cis ion (VIIb), ΔF^ne = 18.5 kcal/mol. From an analysis of the kinetics and NMR line widths it is clear that the barrier to rotation about the C₁C₂ bond in (VI) is at least 15 kcal/mol and probably considerably exceeds this number. At temperatures below −100° the OH protons of (VIa) and (VIb) can be observed owing to slow exchange at this temperature. Chemical shifts of these protons indicate extensive charge delocalization.     

Kombinierte d-NMR- und LIS-Untersuchungen zum konformativen Verhalten von Formylmethylenthiopyranen

The rotational barriers ΔG ^≠ toE,Z- ands-cis, s-trans-isomerisation in formylmethylenthiopyranes are determined and discussed with regard to their dependence on substituent effects. Preferential conformers are distinguished by lanthanide induced shifts. Best fits between calculated and experimental shifts are obtained forE,s-trans andZ,s-cis isomers. The results indicate a nonbonding interaction between aldehyde oxygen and ring sulphur, favourings-cis conformation in case ofZ configuration.     

HPLC behavior and hydrophobic parameters of some anilides

Summary The chromatographic behavior ofpara substituted anilides of 2,2-dimethylpropanoic, benzoic and α-phenyl acetic acid has been studied by reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography. HPLC was performed on a C-18 column with various aqueous methanol mobile phases. The influence on the retention of anilide type and additional substituents in the molecule is discussed. Several chromatographic hydrophobicity parameters (CHP) have been calculated by linear correlation between logk of the investigated compounds and the concentration of methanol in the mobile phase. The chromatographic hydrophobicity parameters were compared with the logP values calculated by Rekker's fragmental method. The results show moderate correlations of CHP with logP. Thus, multiple linear regressions have been applied. It was found that besides logP even the electronic effects of individual polar groups capable of hydrogen bonding proced to be very important in hydrophobic characterization of the molecule.     

Oxidation of aromatic compounds: XV. Oxidation of arylacetylenes in a system HF-PbO<Subscript>2</Subscript>

The oxidation of symmetrically substituted diarylacetylenes ArC≡CAr (Ar=C₆H₄R) containing strong electron-withdrawing groups R = 4-COMe, 4-CO₂Me, 3-CO₂Et, and 4-NO₂ in a system HF-PbO₂ at ?10÷?20°C led within 0.5–3 h to the formation of Z,Z-1,2,3,4-tetrakis(aryl)-1,4-difluorobuta-1,3-dienes ArFC=C(Ar)?(Ar)C=CFAr. The butadiene structures obtained exist in solutions as s-cis-and s-trans-conformers and in the crystalline state are present in the stable s-cis-form.     

Diastereoselective bromination of(R)-N-cinnamoyl-4-phenyloxazolidin-2-one in the presence of Lewis acids

The stereochemistry of addition of Br₂ toE-andZ-(R)-N-cinnamoyl-4-phenyloxazolidin-2-ones was studied. It was established that both theE-andZ-isomers give only two out of four possible diastereoisomers in the presence of Lewis acids (BPr₃ or AlBr₃). The absolute configurations of the diastereoisomers [(2S', 3R') and (2R', 3S') of the side chain] were established by X-ray structural analysis. The stereochemistry observed is a consequence of the stepwise bromination and the absence of bridging bromine atoms along the reaction coordinate. In the case of theZ-isomer, the diastereoselectivity of the reaction was high, whereas it is low in the case of theE-isomer. It was suggested that at the first stage of addition of Br₂ at the C=C bond, the attack of the Br⁺ cation occurs at the α position, and the second stage of transfer of Br⁻ occurs with the participation of boron or aluminum complexes in the intermediate state of the bromination reaction. This hypothesis as well as the results of calculations of the initial conformations of the substrates provide an explanation of the regularities observed. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 5, pp. 1022–1028, May, 1997.     

13C and19F NMR study of α,β-difluorostyryl derivatives of transition metal carbonylates. A method of signal assignment based on the carbon—fluorine spin-spin coupling constants

The¹³C and¹⁹F NMR spectra ofZ- andE-isomers of β-X-substituted α,β-difluorostyrenes (X=F, Cl, CpFe(CO)₂, Re(CO)₅, Re₂(CO)₉Na) were studied. Direct and long-range (across 1–5 bonds) spin-spin coupling constants and the (¹³C−¹²C) isotope shifts in the¹⁹F NMR spectra were determined. The study of the¹³C satellites in the¹⁹F NMR spectra of substituted difluorostyrenes permitted assignment of the¹³C NMR signals of the vinylic carbon atoms. Similarly, the signals in¹⁹F NMR spectra were assigned based on coupling constants of fluorine withipso-carbon. These assignments were found to be in good agreement with the data available from the literature (X=F, Cl). The developed approach was applied to the elucidation of the structure ofZ−PhCF=CClFe(CO)₂Cp. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk, Seriya Khimicheskaya. No. 8, pp. 1575–1579, August, 1998.     

Tetracarbonyldieneiron complexes: Preparation and proton addition

Three tetracarbonyldieneiron complexes have been characterized; the s-cis or s-trans nature of the diene ligand in these compounds is dependent upon steric factors and has been established in each case by protonation and deuteration studies which convert them to tetracarbonylallyliron cations in high yield.     

Predictive Abilities of Scaled Quantum Mechanical Molecular Force Fields: Application to 1,3-Butadiene

The positions of some IR bands of the s-trans-1,3-butadiene-h ₆ and -1,1,2-d ₃ isotopomers in the gas phase have been measured using a Brucker IFS 120 HR spectrometer with a resolution of 2 cm^–1. The structural parameters of the s-trans- and s-gauche-1,3-butadiene conformers were optimized completely at the MP2/6-31G* theoretical level and their MP2/6-31G*//MP2/6-31G* quantum mechanical force fields (QMFFs) were calculated. Using only the experimental vibrational frequencies of s-trans-1,3-butadiene-h ₆ the QMFF of the s-trans conformer was corrected by Pulay's scaling method (eight scale factors were involved). The scaled QMFF was used to calculate the mean vibrational amplitudes and the Coriolis coupling constants of s-trans-1,3-butadiene-h ₆ and the vibrational frequencies of 12 of its deuterated isotopomers. The set of scale factors obtained for correction of the s-trans QMFF was transferred to the QMFF of the s-gauche conformer. Its theoretical vibrational spectrum and those of some deuterated and C¹³ isotopomers were calculated. The ability of this scaling approach (transferring of scale factors) to predict the vibrational frequencies of rotational conformers and their isotopomers, as well as other molecular characteristics, and to permit detection of perturbations of the experimental bands are discussed.     

Structural and magnetic anomalies among the spin-chain compounds, Ca3Co1+xIr1?xO6

The results of X-ray diffraction, andac anddc magnetisation as a function of temperature are reported for a new class of spin-chain oxides, Ca₃Co_1+x Ir_1−x O₆. While thex = 0.0, 0.3, 0.5 and 1.0 are found to form in the K₄CdCl₆-derived rhombhohedral (space group ) structure, thex = 0.7 composition is found to undergo a monoclinic distortion in contrast to a literature report. Apparently, the change in the crystal symmetry withx manifests itself as a change in the sign of paramagnetic Curie temperature for this composition as though magnetic coupling sensitively depends on such crystallographic distortions. All the compositions exhibit spin-glass anomalies with an unusuallylarge frequency dependence of the peak temperature inac susceptibility in a temperature range below 50 K, interestingly obeying Vogel-Fulcher relationship even for the stoichiometric compounds. Dedicated to Professor C N R Rao on his 70th birthday     

Potentially biologically active new substituted anilides of benzo[2,3-<Emphasis Type="Italic">b</Emphasis>]thiophene series

New substituted anilides of the heterocyclic series 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 together with the earlier described compounds 1 and 3 (Jarak I et al. (2005) J Med Chem 48:2346), were synthesized from the corresponding heterocyclic carbonyl chlorides, methoxycarbonyl- and cyano-substituted anilines. Compounds 2 and 7 were prepared by methylation with methyl-iodide on the amide and the pyridine nitrogen. The Pinner reaction was used in the preparations of amidino-substituted compounds. It seems that all the prepared compounds could be biologically interesting, especially amidino-substituted anilides prepared in the form of water-soluble hydrochlorides or hydroiodides. Molecular and crystal structures of the three compounds, namely, 4′-methoxycarbonyl-N-phenyl-3-chlorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide (1), N-(4′-amidinophenyl)-3-chlorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide hydrochloride monohydrate (4) and 1-methyl-N-(4-amidinophenyl)-3-pyridine carboxamide iodide hydroiodide (7) have been determined by X-ray single-crystal diffractometry in the solid state. Compounds 1, 4 and 7 are not planar and the amide group (C=O in relation to NH group) is in trans position in all three compounds. The 3-chlorobenzo[b]thiophene moiety in 1 and 4 is oriented with the chloro substituent in cis position in relation to amide NH group. The conformational characteristics of the compounds result from the introduction of different substituents or solvent molecules (water molecule in 4), which leads to various intermolecular hydrogen bonds formation (N–H⋯O, N–H⋯Cl, O–H⋯Cl⁻, N–H⋯I⁻) in 1, 4 and 7. Hydrogen bond formation could be responsible for the potential biological activity of the compounds.