A Combined Topological ELF, NCI and QTAIM Study of Mechanism and Hydrogen Bond Controlling the Selectivity of the IMDC Reaction of Nitrone-alkene Obtained from m-allyloxybenzaldehyde

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 260-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fouad Chafaa ◽  
Abdelmalek Khorief Nacereddine ◽  
Abdelhafid Djerourou
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Hydrogen Bond ◽  
Transition State ◽  
Molecular Mechanism ◽  
Theoretical Method ◽  
Noncovalent Interaction ◽  
Covalent Interaction ◽  
Energy Profiles ◽  
One Step ◽  
Step Mechanism

The selectivity and molecular mechanism of the intramolecular [3+2] cycloaddition (IMDC) reaction of nitrone-alkene generated from m-allyloxybenzaldehyde has been studied computationally using B3LYP/6-31G(d) theoretical method. The energy profiles indicate that this IMDC reaction favours kinetically the formation of the fused-endo, as observed experimentally. The solvent has no influence on the mechanism and selectivity, but it increases slightly the activation energy and decreases the exothermic character of this IMDC reaction. The analysis through electron localisation function (ELF) of the favourable fused-endo pathway shows that the formation of the C–O and C–C new bonds occurred via a non-concerted synchronous one-step mechanism. The analysis of noncovalent interaction using Non-covalent interaction (NCI) and QTAIM analyses of the structure of the fused-endo transition state indicates that the hydrogen-bond formed at this approach is the origin for the favouring of the fused-endo pathway.

scholarly journals On the Question of Zwitterionic Intermediates in the [3 + 2] Cycloaddition Reactions between C-arylnitrones and Perfluoro 2-Methylpent-2-ene

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (23) ◽  
pp. 7147
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Mitka ◽  
Katarzyna Fela ◽  
Aleksandra Olszewska ◽  
Radomir Jasiński
Keyword(s):  
Dft Calculations ◽  
Molecular Mechanism ◽  
Intermolecular Interactions ◽  
Cycloaddition Reaction ◽  
Reaction Centers ◽  
Cycloaddition Reactions ◽  
Reaction Paths ◽  
One Step ◽  
Step Mechanism

The molecular mechanism of the [3 + 2] cycloaddition reaction between C-arylnitrones and perfluoro 2-methylpent-2-ene was explored on the basis of DFT calculations. It was found that despite the polar nature of the intermolecular interactions, as well as the presence of fluorine atoms near the reaction centers, all reactions considered cycloaddition proceed via a one-step mechanism. All attempts for the localization of zwitterionic intermediates on the reaction paths were not successful. Similar results were obtained regardless of the level of theory applied.

Can the high reactivity of azomethine betaines in [3 + 2] cycloaddition reactions be explained using singlet-diradical character descriptors? What molecular mechanism is actually involved in these cycloadditions?

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (76) ◽  
pp. 62248-62259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeedreza Emamian ◽  
Tian Lu ◽  
Farid Moeinpour
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mechanism ◽  
High Reactivity ◽  
Cycloaddition Reactions ◽  
Diradical Character ◽  
One Step ◽  
Step Mechanism

The singlet-diradical character of AZBs makes these TACs reactive in [3 + 2] cycloaddition toward ethylene taking place via a non-concerted one-step mechanism.

scholarly journals The Azide-Allene Dipolar Cycloaddition: Is DFT Able to Predict Site- and Regio-Selectivity?

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 928
Author(s):  
Giorgio Molteni ◽  
Alessandro Ponti
Keyword(s):  
Transition State ◽  
1H Nmr ◽  
Computational Scheme ◽  
Dipolar Cycloaddition ◽  
Experimental Site ◽  
Dipolar Cycloadditions ◽  
Reactivity Indices ◽  
One Step ◽  
Experimental Findings ◽  
Step Mechanism

The site- and regio-selectivity of thermal, uncatalysed 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions between arylazides and mono- or tetra-substituted allenes with different electronic features have been investigated by both conceptual (reactivity indices) and computational (M08-HX, ωB97X-D, and B3LYP) DFT approaches. Both approaches show that these cycloadditions follow a nonpolar one-step mechanism. The experimental site- and regio-selectivity of arylazides towards methoxycarbonyl- and sulfonyl-allenes as well as tetramethyl- and tetrafluoro-allenes was calculated by DFT transition state calculations, achieving semiquantitative agreement to both previous and novel experimental findings. From the mechanistic standpoint, 1H-NMR evidence of a methylene-1,2,3-triazoline intermediate reinforces the reliability of the computational scheme.

Analysis of mechanism of the catalytic effect of hydrogen on the decay of alkyl macroradicals in polyethylene

1986 ◽  
Vol 51 (6) ◽  
pp. 1279-1286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josef Bartoš
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Kinetic Model ◽  
Energy Barrier ◽  
Catalytic Effect ◽  
Molecular Model ◽  
Particle State ◽  
One Step ◽  
The One ◽  
Step Mechanism ◽  
Phase Proceeds

The suggested one-step and two-step mechanism of decay of alkyl macroradicals in polyethylene are analyzed in detail at the activation energy level. For the one-step mechanism, the BEBO method is modified for reactions proceeding via a three-particle state. For the two-step mechanism, a three-process kinetic model is used; the contributions to the total energy barrier are calculated by the original BEBO method for two-particle transition states and by a molecular model for the diffusion of simple penetrants in polymers. The results indicate that the catalytic effect of hydrogen on the migration of the alkyls in the amorphous phase proceeds by the two-step mechanism.

Understanding the molecular mechanism in a regiospecific [3 + 2] cycloaddition reaction including C–O and C–S interactions: an ELF topological analysis

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (89) ◽  
pp. 72959-72970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeedreza Emamian
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mechanism ◽  
Topological Analysis ◽  
Cycloaddition Reaction ◽  
One Step ◽  
Step Mechanism

Regiospecific 32CA reaction of nitrone 10 toward thioketone 11 takes place via a non-concerted one-step mechanism confirmed by ELF analysis.

Microscopic Interpretation of Arrhenius Parameters

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niels Engholm Henriksen ◽  
Flemming Yssing Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Transition State ◽  
Transition State Theory ◽  
Average Energy ◽  
Zero Point ◽  
State Theory ◽  
Exponential Factor ◽  
Quantum Tunnelling ◽  
Microscopic Interpretation ◽  
The Difference

This chapter reviews the microscopic interpretation of the pre-exponential factor and the activation energy in rate constant expressions of the Arrhenius form. The pre-exponential factor of apparent unimolecular reactions is, roughly, expected to be of the order of a vibrational frequency, whereas the pre-exponential factor of bimolecular reactions, roughly, is related to the number of collisions per unit time and per unit volume. The activation energy of an elementary reaction can be interpreted as the average energy of the molecules that react minus the average energy of the reactants. Specializing to conventional transition-state theory, the activation energy is related to the classical barrier height of the potential energy surface plus the difference in zero-point energies and average internal energies between the activated complex and the reactants. When quantum tunnelling is included in transition-state theory, the activation energy is reduced, compared to the interpretation given in conventional transition-state theory.

scholarly journals Analysis of the possibility and molecular mechanism of carbon dioxide consumption in the Diels-Alder processes

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolina Kula ◽  
Agnieszka Kącka-Zych ◽  
Agnieszka Łapczuk-Krygier ◽  
Radomir Jasiński
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Molecular Mechanism ◽  
Lewis Acids ◽  
Chemical Reactivity ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Concentration ◽  
Diels Alder ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Bet Analysis ◽  
Earth’S Climate ◽  
Step Mechanism

Abstract The large and significant increase in carbon dioxide concentration in the Earth’s atmosphere is a serious problem for humanity. The amount of CO2 is increasing steadily which causes a harmful greenhouse effect that damages the Earth’s climate. Therefore, one of the current trends in modern chemistry and chemical technology are issues related to its utilization. This work includes the analysis of the possibility of chemical consumption of CO2 in Diels-Alder processes under non-catalytic and catalytic conditions after prior activation of the C=O bond. In addition to the obvious benefits associated with CO2 utilization, such processes open up the possibility of universal synthesis of a wide range of internal carboxylates. These studies have been performed in the framework of Molecular Electron Density Theory as a modern view of the chemical reactivity. It has been found, that explored DA reactions catalyzed by Lewis acids with the boron core, proceeds via unique stepwise mechanism with the zwitterionic intermediate. Bonding Evolution Theory (BET) analysis of the molecular mechanism associated with the DA reaction between cyclopentadiene and carbon dioxide indicates that it takes place thorough a two-stage one-step mechanism, which is initialized by formation of C–C single bond. In turn, the DA reaction between cyclopentadiene and carbon dioxide catalysed by BH3 extends in the environment of DCM, indicates that it takes place through a two-step mechanism. First path of catalysed DA reaction is characterized by 10 different phases, while the second by eight topologically different phases.

scholarly journals Application of β-Phosphorylated Nitroethenes in [3+2] Cycloaddition Reactions Involving Benzonitrile N-Oxide in the Light of a DFT Computational Study

Organics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-37
Author(s):  
Karolina Zawadzińska ◽  
Karolina Kula
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional ◽  
Reaction Path ◽  
Computational Study ◽  
Cyano Group ◽  
Cycloaddition Reactions ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Reaction Channels ◽  
One Step ◽  
Step Mechanism

The regiochemistry of [3+2] cycloaddition (32CA) processes between benzonitrile N-oxide 1 and β-phosphorylated analogues of nitroethenes 2a–c has been studied using the Density Functional Theory (DFT) at the M062X/6-31+G(d) theory level. The obtained results of reactivity indices show that benzonitrile N-oxide 1 can be classified both as a moderate electrophile and moderate nucleophile, while β-phosphorylated analogues of nitroethenes 2a–c can be classified as strong electrophiles and marginal nucleophiles. Moreover, the analysis of CDFT shows that for [3+2] cycloadditions with the participation of β-phosphorylatednitroethene 2a and β-phosphorylated α-cyanonitroethene 2b, the more favored reaction path forms 4-nitro-substituted Δ2-isoxazolines 3a–b, while for a reaction with β-phosphorylated β-cyanonitroethene 2c, the more favored path forms 5-nitro-substituted Δ2-isoxazoline 4c. This is due to the presence of a cyano group in the alkene. The CDFT study correlates well with the analysis of the kinetic description of the considered reaction channels. Moreover, DFT calculations have proven the clearly polar nature of all analyzed [3+2] cycloaddition reactions according to the polar one-step mechanism.

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