Complexes Between 1,1′-Binaphthyl-2,2′-Dicarboxylic Acid and Pyrazoles: A Case of Manual Sorting of Conglomerate Crystals (Triage)

The crystal and molecular structure of two salts, I and III , and one molecular complex, II , formed by combining 1,1′-binaphthyl-2,2′-dicarboxylic acid (BNDA) with pyrazole ( 3 ) and 3,5-dimethylpyrazole ( 4 ) has been determined by X-ray crystallography. The most striking feature is the spontaneous resolution of the racemic BNDA host by co-crystallization with 4 , an achiral guest, to form the salt III . The absolute configuration of three manually selected crystals of III have been established by crystallographic methods. The two crystals formed by the (P)-enantiomer display a negative Cotton effect. ¹³C-CPMAS-NMR Spectroscopy has been used to compare the compounds obtained by crystallization with those prepared by mechanical grinding.     

Visible-light mediated regioselective approach towards synthesis of 7-aroyl-6-methyl-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazines

The first visible-light mediated, simple, efficient and ecofriendly protocol for the regioselective synthesis of novel [1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazines has been developed by the reaction of α-bromodiketones, generated in situ by the bromination of a diverse array of β-diketones with N-bromosuccinimide, with 4-amino-[1,2,4]triazole-3-thiols. The methodology does not require the presence of any additives and this reaction proceeded in the presence of EDG (OMe), EWG (Cl) and heteroarenes (thiophenyl) giving the expected products in good to excellent yields. A solvent free protocol was also established to accomplish the synthesis of target compounds but it required PTSA as a catalyst and yields are comparatively poor. The structure of the regioisomer has been confirmed unambiguously by heteronuclear 2D-NMR [(¹H-¹³C) HMBC, (¹H-¹⁵N) HMBC, (¹H-¹³C) HMQC] spectroscopic and X-ray crystallographic studies.     

Symmetrization of Cationic Hydrogen Bridges of Protonated Sponges Induced by Solvent and Counteranion Interactions as Revealed by NMR Spectroscopy

The properties of the intramolecular hydrogen bonds of doubly ¹⁵N‐labeled protonated sponges of the 1,8‐bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene (DMANH⁺) type have been studied as a function of the solvent, counteranion, and temperature using low‐temperature NMR spectroscopy. Information about the hydrogen‐bond symmetries was obtained by the analysis of the chemical shifts δ_H and δ_N and the scalar coupling constants J(N,N), J(N,H), J(H,N) of the ¹⁵NH¹⁵N hydrogen bonds. Whereas the individual couplings J(N,H) and J(H,N) were averaged by a fast intramolecular proton tautomerism between two forms, it is shown that the sum |J(N,H)+J(H,N)| generally represents a measure of the hydrogen‐bond strength in a similar way to δ_H and J(N,N). The NMR spectroscopic parameters of DMANH⁺ and of 4‐nitro‐DMANH⁺ are independent of the anion in the case of CD₃CN, which indicates ion‐pair dissociation in this solvent. By contrast, studies using CD₂Cl₂, [D₈]toluene as well as the freon mixture CDF₃/CDF₂Cl, which is liquid down to 100 K, revealed an influence of temperature and of the counteranions. Whereas a small counteranion such as trifluoroacetate perturbed the hydrogen bond, the large noncoordinating anion tetrakis[3,5‐bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate B[{C₆H₃(CF₃)₂}₄]^? (BARF^?), which exhibits a delocalized charge, made the hydrogen bond more symmetric. Lowering the temperature led to a similar symmetrization, an effect that is discussed in terms of solvent ordering at low temperature and differential solvent order/disorder at high temperatures. By contrast, toluene molecules that are ordered around the cation led to typical high‐field shifts of the hydrogen‐bonded proton as well as of those bound to carbon, an effect that is absent in the case of neutral NHN chelates.     

Synthesis and structural study of tetrahydroindazolones

Multinuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy allowed us to characterize four 1(2),5,6,7-tetrahydro-4H-indazol-4-one derivatives (1-4) and establish the most stable tautomer in each case. The crystal structure of 6,6-dimethyl-1(2),5,6,7-tetrahydro-4H-indazol-4-one (2) (orthorhombic space group P2(1)2(1)2(1), a=10.1243(8), b=21.526(2), c=24.992(2) Å, Z=4, 293 K) presents two different trimers, bonded through N-H?N hydrogen bonds involving tautomers 1H and 2H. In crystalline 3,6,6-trimethyl-2,5,6,7-tetrahydro-4H-indazol-4-one (4) (monoclinic space group P2(1)/c, a=5.9827(7), b=16.494(2), c=11.012(1) Å, β=93.464(2)°, Z=4, 293 K) only tautomer 2H exists forming a hydrogen-bonded network through the 4-oxo group and a water molecule.     

Substituent effects on enthalpies of formation of nitrogen heterocycles: 2-substituted benzimidazoles and related compounds

The enthalpies of combustion, heat capacities, enthalpies of sublimation and enthalpies of formation of 2-tert-butylbenzimidazole (2tBuBIM) and 2-phenylimidazole (2PhIM) are reported and the results compared with those of benzene derivatives and a series of azoles (imidazoles, pyrazoles, benzimidazoles and indazoles). Theoretical estimates of the enthalpies of formation were obtained through the use of atom equivalent schemes. The necessary energies were obtained in single-point calculations at the B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) on B3LYP/6-31G optimized geometries. The comparison of experimental and calculated values of all studied compounds bearing H (unsubstituted), methyl (Me) ethyl (Et), propyl (Pr), isopropyl (iPr), tert-butyl (tBu), benzyl (Bn) and phenyl (Ph) groups show remarkable homogeneity. The remarkable consistency of both the calculated and experimental results allows us to predict with reasonable certainty the missing experimental values. The crystal and molecular structure of the 2-benzylbenzimidazole (2BnBIM) has been determined by X-ray analysis. The observed molecular conformation permits the crystal being built up through N-H...N hydrogen bonds and van der Waals contacts between the molecules. An attempt has been made to relate the crystal structure to the enthalpies of sublimation.     

Syntheses and structural studies of Schiff bases involving hydrogen bonds

New Schiff bases have been prepared by reacting 3-hydroxy-4-pyridine- carboxaldehyde with various amines. NMR spectroscopic methods provided clear evidence that the Schiff bases exist in the solid state and in solution as hydroxyimino tautomers with the E-configuration. A study of the stabilities of the tautomeric forms and the different conformers has been carried out using density functional calculations at the B3LYP/6-31G** level.     

An NMR and Computational Study of Azolo[a]pyrimidines with Special Emphasis on Pyrazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidines

The reaction of 3(5)‐amino‐5(3)‐hydrazinopyrazole, a bifunctional compound, with 3‐oxo‐3‐phenylpropanenitrile and two of its p‐substituted derivatives affords 2,5‐diaryl‐7‐aminopyrazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidines. A mechanism for this unexpected reaction involving the formation of hydrazine is proposed. The position of the aryl substituents on the bicyclic ring has been established by the combined use of NMR and DFT calculations. Moreover, the chemical shifts have been calculated, and some general rules have been withdrawn.     

13C and 15N NMR spectra of aminobenzimidazoles in solution and in the solid state

The ¹³C [hexadeutero‐dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO‐d₆), hexamethyl‐phosphoramide (HMPA)‐d₁₈and solid‐state] and ¹⁵N (solid‐state) NMR spectra of six C‐aminobenzimidazoles have been recorded. The tautomerism of 4(7)‐aminobenzimidazoles and 5(6)‐aminobenzimidazoles has been determined and compared with B3LYP/6‐311 + + G(d,p) calculations confirming the clear predominance of the 4‐amino tautomer and the slight preference for the 6‐amino tautomer. GIAO‐calculated absolute shieldings compare well with experimental chemical shifts. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.