Theoretical study of monocarbonyl derivatives of closo-borate anions [BnHn–1CO]– (n = 6, 10, 12): bonding and reactivity analysis

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Hydrogen bonding interaction and topological insights of the electron localization/delocalization of l- arginine acetate

The vibrational spectral studies of the semi-organic material l- arginine acetate (LAA) are carried out with the help of density functional calculations to derive the equilibrium geometry as well as the vibrational wavenumbers and intensities of the spectral bands. The vibrational spectrum assignments are performed using normal coordinate analysis (NCA) in accordance with the scaled quantum mechanical force field approach (SQMFF). Vibrational spectra confirm the COO- modes split due to intra- and intermolecular association based on C–O….H, N–H….O, and O–H?O hydrogen bonding in the molecule, which lowers carboxylate wavenumbers. The natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis and DFT computations also confirm the occurrence of strong intra and intermolecular N–H?O and O–H?O ionic hydrogen bonding between charged species, providing the non-centrosymmetric structure in the LAA crystal.     

Comprehensive quantum chemical calculations and molecular docking analysis of uracil mustard by first principle

Uracil mustard belongs to the nitrogen mustard family and is primarily used in anticancer drugs. The research that follows, investigates many quantum chemical features such as the computation of global minimum energies with no negative wavenumber values using the Density Functional Theory (DFT) with Becke three functional and 6-311G (d, p)/6–311++G (d, p) basis sets. All the vibrational modes have been calibrated and justified in comparison to their experimental counterparts. Mustard's polarizability and hyperpolarizability components, Natural Bond Analysis (NBO), electronic properties, Fukui function analysis, various global parameters, Quantum Theory of Atoms In Molecule (QTAIM) analysis, ADMET analysis, and docking analysis have all been investigated using the same theory and basis sets, indicating its biochemical significance. The biological activity of the molecule is reported by using PASS software. The Full fitness score and binding affinity parameters are utilized to determine the binding strength with 6cq3 protein. The acidity of the title molecule is calculated in water solvent by polarizable continuum model (PCM) solvent effects (estimated in water). The HOMO, LUMO, and MESP plots are used to explore the nature of binding and surfaces. The Fukui functions are computed using Mulliken atomic charges for neutral atoms, cations, and anions. The Ultraviolet–visible (UV–vis) of the molecule is computed employing the TD-DFT method.     

Calculating The Acidity of Silica Supported Alkyl Sulfonic Acids Considering the Matrix Effect: A Dft Study

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Density functional theory (DFT) was used to investigate the acidity of the various silica alkyl sulfonic acids. In this regard, cluster models with various alkyl spacer lengths were selected to mimic the surface of silica gel. The effects of distance from the surface and the role of hydrogen bond (H–bond) on the ΔH_acidity values of these catalysts were investigated. DFT calculations revealed that a notable gap of ΔH_acidity values exists between the structures considering lateral hydrogen bonding with the surface of the silica HB structure and the structures with omitted surface interactions (non-HB structures). Natural bonding orbital (NBO) and quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM) analyses were carried out to obtain detailed information about the nature of the H–bonds.     

Quantum chemical study of effect on adsorption properties of antituberculosis drug N-Cyclopentylidenepyridine-4-carbohydrazide interaction with CNT(C56H16)

Tuberculosis is the most common disease that affects the lungs in humans. The electronic structural and chemical properties of the antituberculosis drug N-Cyclopentylidenepyridine-4-carbohydrazide have already been investigated. The adsorption properties of the antituberculosis drug N-Cyclopentylidenepyridine-4-carbohydrazide (CPPC) with single-wall carbon nanotube CNT(C56H16) are investigated using a combination of DFT/B3LYP method and 6-31G(d,p) basis set in both gaseous and water solvent, and calculated results are compared. By comparing CNT's corresponding optimized bond lengths with CNT@CPPC, the effect of CPPC adsorption on optimized drug delivery system parameters has been discussed. Based on topological parameters, the nonbonding interaction between CNT and CPPC drug is discussed using QTAIM analysis at BCP in both gas and water solvent. The thermodynamical stability of the CPPC@CNT adsorption process is also calculated, showing the adsorption of CPPC with CNT favors in both media. Natural bond analysis (NBO) was used to investigate the IR spectra, and the effect of charge transfer from CPPC to CNT in CNT@CPPC in both media provides information about how polarity changes from gas to water solvent. Because drug delivery action is done in blood plasma, the UV–Vis spectra of CNT are compared to CNT@CPPC in water solvent, providing insight into the adsorption of CPPC drug by CNT. We have compared the chemical shift isotropic (CS1) and chemical shift anisotropic (CSA) of CNT, CPPC, and CNT@CPPC to determine the change in electron density.     

The mechanism of ring-opening polymerization of L-lactide by ICl3 catalysts: Halogen bond catalysis or participating in reactions?

The mechanism of ring-opening polymerization of L-lactide by iodine trichloride (ICl₃) catalyst has been explored by using density functional theory (DFT) calculations and three catalytic pathways were proposed. The first and second pathways belong to the halogen bond catalysis, and the third pathway involves the ICl₃ catalysts participating in reactions. When the carbonyl group was maintained involved in the reaction and activated catalytically by the halogen bond, there are two possible pathways. The first pathway involves only one transition state, and the second pathway requires two transition states. There is another pathway in which ICl₃ directly participates in the reaction, it is named the third pathway. Two different transition states of the four-membered rings are generated successively, the transfer of I─O bonds determined the progress of the reaction. Theoretical calculations in this work provide the most basic understanding of ring-opening polymerization of L-lactide by ICl₃ catalysts. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.