scholarly journals Unveiling the Different Reactivity of Bent and Linear Three-Atom-Components Participating in [3 + 2] Cycloaddition Reactions

Organics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 274-286
Author(s):  
Mar Ríos-Gutiérrez ◽  
Luis R. Domingo ◽  
Fatemeh Ghodsi
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Transition State ◽  
Electron Density ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Geometrical Parameters ◽  
Single Bond ◽  
Conceptual Density Functional Theory ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Molecular Electron ◽  
Molecular Electron Density Theory

The reactivity of a series of pairs of bent and linear three-atom-component (B-TACs and L-TACs) participating in [3 + 2] cycloaddition (32CA) reactions towards ethylene and electrophilic dicyanoethylene (DCE) have been studied within the Molecular Electron Density Theory. While the pseudodiradical structure of B-TACs changes to that of pseudoradical or carbenoid L-TACs upon dehydrogenation, zwitterionic B-TACs remain unchanged. Conceptual Density Functional Theory (CDFT) indices characterize five of the nine TACs as strong nucleophiles participating in polar reactions towards electrophilic ethylenes. The activation energies of the 32CA reactions with electrophilic DCE range from 0.5 to 22.0 kcal·mol−1, being between 4.3 and 9.1 kcal·mol−1 lower than those with ethylene. In general, B-TACs are more reactive than their L-TAC counterparts. A change in the regioselectivity is found in these polar 32CA reactions; in general, while B-TACs are meta regioselective, L-TACs are ortho regioselective. The geometrical parameters of the transition state structures suggest that the formation of the single bond involving the most electrophilic carbon of DCE is more advanced. A change in the asynchronicity in the reactions involving B-TACs and L-TACs is also found.

Understanding the molecular mechanism of the stereoselective conversion of N-trialkylsilyloxy nitronates into bicyclic isoxazoline derivatives

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Kącka-Zych ◽  
Radomir Jasinski
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Molecular Mechanism ◽  
Electron Density ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Dft Method ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Molecular Electron ◽  
Molecular Electron Density Theory

Conversion of N-trialkylsilyloxy nitronates into bicyclic isoxazoline derivatives has been explored using Density Functional Theory (DFT) method within the context of the Molecular Electron Density Theory (MEDT) at the B97XD(PCM)/6-311G(d,p)...

scholarly journals Unveiling the Different Chemical Reactivity of Diphenyl Nitrilimine and Phenyl Nitrile Oxide in [3+2] Cycloaddition Reactions with (R)-Carvone through the Molecular Electron Density Theory

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 1085 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mar Ríos-Gutiérrez ◽  
Luis R. Domingo ◽  
M’hamed Esseffar ◽  
Ali Oubella ◽  
My Youssef Ait Itto
Keyword(s):  
Electron Density ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Chemical Reactivity ◽  
Topological Analysis ◽  
Nitrile Oxide ◽  
Conceptual Density Functional Theory ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Molecular Electron ◽  
Molecular Electron Density Theory

The [3+2] cycloaddition (32CA) reactions of diphenyl nitrilimine and phenyl nitrile oxide with (R)-carvone have been studied within the Molecular Electron Density Theory (MEDT). Electron localisation function (ELF) analysis of these three-atom-components (TACs) permits its characterisation as carbenoid and zwitterionic TACs, thus having a different reactivity. The analysis of the conceptual Density Functional Theory (DFT) indices accounts for the very low polar character of these 32CA reactions, while analysis of the DFT energies accounts for the opposite chemoselectivity experimentally observed. Topological analysis of the ELF along the single bond formation makes it possible to characterise the mechanisms of these 32CA reactions as cb- and zw-type. The present MEDT study supports the proposed classification of 32CA reactions into pdr-, pmr-, cb- and zw-type, thus asserting MEDT as the theory able to explain chemical reactivity in Organic Chemistry.

Investigation of electron density changes at the onset of a chemical reaction using the state-specific dual descriptor from conceptual density functional theory

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (14) ◽  
pp. 9359-9368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank De Proft ◽  
Valérian Forquet ◽  
Benjamin Ourri ◽  
Henry Chermette ◽  
Paul Geerlings ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Transition State ◽  
Linear Combination ◽  
Electron Density ◽  
Chemical Reaction ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
The State ◽  
Dual Descriptor ◽  
Conceptual Density Functional Theory ◽  
Functional Theory

The electron density changes from reactants towards the transition state of a chemical reaction is expressed as a linear combination of the state-specific dual descriptors (SSDD) of the corresponding reactant complexes.

scholarly journals Participation of Phosphorylated Analogues of Nitroethene in Diels–Alder Reactions with Anthracene: A Molecular Electron Density Theory Study and Mechanistic Aspect

Organics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-48
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Kącka-Zych
Keyword(s):  
Electron Density ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Diels Alder ◽  
Single Bond ◽  
Conceptual Density Functional Theory ◽  
Molecular Electron ◽  
Bet Analysis ◽  
One Step ◽  
Molecular Electron Density Theory ◽  
Step Mechanism

The structure and the contribution of the bis(2-chloroethyl) 2-nitro 1a and 2-bromo-2-nitroethenylphosphonates 1b with anthracene 2 in the Diels–Alder (DA) reactions have been studied within the Molecular Electron Density Theory (MEDT) at the B3LYP functional together with 6-31G(d), 6-31+G(d) and 6-31+G(d,p) basic sets. Analysis of the Conceptual Density Functional Theory (CDFT) reactivity indices indicates that 1a and 1b can be classified as a strong electrophile and marginal nucleophile, while 2 is classified as a strong electrophile and strong nucleophile. The studied DA reactions take place through a one-step mechanism. A Bonding Evolution Theory (BET) of the one path associated with the DA reaction of 1a with 2 indicates that it is associated with non-concerted two-stage one-step mechanism. BET analysis shows that the first C2-C3 single bond is formed in Phase VI, while the second C1-C6 single bond is formed in the Phase VIII. The formation of both single bonds occurs through the merging of two C2 and C3, C1 and C6 pseudoradical centers, respectively.

scholarly journals Understanding the Reactivity of C-Cyclopropyl-N-Methylnitrone Participating in [3+2] Cycloaddition Reactions Towards Styrene with a Molecular Electron Density Theory Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haydar A. Mohammad-Salim
Keyword(s):  
Electron Density ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Transition States ◽  
Free Energies ◽  
Conceptual Density Functional Theory ◽  
Covalent Bonds ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Molecular Electron ◽  
One Step ◽  
Molecular Electron Density Theory

Abstract. The [3+2] cycloaddition (32CA) reactions of C-cyclopropyl-N-methylnitrone 1 with styrene 2 have been studied within molecular electron density theory (MEDT) at the B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) level of theory. These zwitterionic type 32CA reactions occur through a one-step mechanism. The 32CA reactions undergo four stereo- and regioisomeric reaction paths to form four different products, 3, 4, 5 and 6.  Analysis of the conceptual density functional theory (CDFT) indices predict the global electronic flux from the strong nucleophilic nitrone 1 to the styrene 2. These 32CA reactions are endergonic with reactions Gibbs free energies between 2.83 and 7.39 kcal.mol-1 in the gas phase. The 32CA reaction leading to the formation of cycloadduct 3 presents the lowest activation enthalpy than the other paths due to a slightly increase in polar character evident from the global electron density transfer (GEDT) at the transition states and along the reaction path. The bonding evolution theory (BET) study suggests that these 32CA reactions occur through the coupling of pseudoradical centers and the formation of new C-C and C-O covalent bonds has not been started in the transition states.   Resumen.

Density functional theory study of bis(imino) N-heterocyclic carbene iron(II) complexes

2014 ◽  
Vol 92 (10) ◽  
pp. 925-931 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jameel Al Thagfi ◽  
Gino G. Lavoie
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Electron Density ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Iron Complexes ◽  
Relative Energy ◽  
Iron Complex ◽  
Geometrical Parameters ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Imine Group

Density functional theory calculations at the B3LYP/DGDZVP and UB3LYP/TZVP levels were performed on 1,3-bis[1-(2,6-dimethylphenylimino)ethyl]imidazolium and on the corresponding imidazol-2-ylidene iron(II) dichloride complex, respectively. The resulting geometrical parameters of the optimized structures were in good agreement with previously reported X-ray structures. The ground state for the high-spin (quintet multiplicity) iron complex is 82.4 kJ/mol lower in energy compared to the low-spin (triplet) configuration, in agreement with magnetic susceptibility measurements. Further calculations were carried out on related benzimidazol-2-ylidene and pyrimidin-2-ylidene ligands and on the corresponding iron complexes to gain insight into their electronic properties and reactivities. The energy of the highest occupied and lowest unoccupied molecular orbitals of all three carbenes suggests that the pyrimidin-2-ylidene and the benzimidazol-2-ylidene are the best σ-donor and best π-acceptor, respectively. Using those results, the metal center in the pyrimidin-2-ylidene iron dichloride complex was predicted to bear the highest electron density. This was supported by the high relative energy of its highest occupied molecular orbital compared to that of the corresponding imidazole-2-ylidene and benzimidazol-2-ylidene iron complexes. The electrostatic potential maps of all three metal complexes furthermore indicated a marked decrease in electron density for the coordinated imine group, supporting a greater reactivity towards nucleophiles.

scholarly journals Localizing electron density errors in density functional theory

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (37) ◽  
pp. 20927-20938 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubén Laplaza ◽  
Victor Polo ◽  
Julia Contreras-García
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Electron Density ◽  
Quantum Chemical ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Electron Densities ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Chemical Topology ◽  
Molecular Electron ◽  
Quantum Chemical Topology

The accuracy of different density functional approximations is assessed through the use of quantum chemical topology on molecular electron densities.

scholarly journals A statistical thermodynamics view of electron density polarisation: application to chemical selectivity

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (41) ◽  
pp. 23553-23562
Author(s):  
Frédéric Guégan ◽  
Vincent Tognetti ◽  
Jorge I. Martínez-Araya ◽  
Henry Chermette ◽  
Lynda Merzoud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Heat Exchange ◽  
Electron Density ◽  
Electrostatic Interactions ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Statistical Thermodynamics ◽  
Conceptual Density Functional Theory ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Effective Work ◽  
Chemical Selectivity

A fundamental link between conceptual density functional theory and statistical thermodynamics is herein drawn, showing that intermolecular electrostatic interactions can be understood in terms of effective work and heat exchange.

scholarly journals A Molecular Electron Density Theory Study of the Chemoselectivity, Regioselectivity, and Diastereofacial Selectivity in the Synthesis of an Anticancer Spiroisoxazoline derived from α-Santonin

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 832 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Domingo ◽  
Mar Ríos-Gutiérrez ◽  
Nivedita Acharjee
Keyword(s):  
Double Bond ◽  
Electron Density ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Nitrile Oxide ◽  
Complete Agreement ◽  
Hydrogen Atoms ◽  
Conceptual Density Functional Theory ◽  
Electronic Interactions ◽  
Molecular Electron ◽  
Molecular Electron Density Theory

The [3 + 2] cycloaddition (32CA) reaction of an α-santonin derivative, which has an exocyclic C–C double bond, with p-bromophenyl nitrile oxide yielding only one spiroisoxazoline, has been studied within the molecular electron density theory (MEDT) at the MPWB1K/6-311G(d,p) computational level. Analysis of the conceptual density functional theory (CDFT) reactivity indices and the global electron density transfer (GEDT) account for the non-polar character of this zwitterionic-type 32CA reaction, which presents an activation enthalpy of 13.3 kcal·mol−1. This 32CA reaction takes place with total ortho regioselectivity and syn diastereofacial selectivity involving the exocyclic C–C double bond, which is in complete agreement with the experimental outcomes. While the C–C bond formation involving the β-conjugated carbon of α-santonin derivative is more favorable than the C–O one, which is responsible for the ortho regioselectivity, the favorable electronic interactions taking place between the oxygen of the nitrile oxide and two axial hydrogen atoms of the α-santonin derivative are responsible for the syn diastereofacial selectivity.

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