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 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.

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.

Mechanism and regioselectivity of 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions of bicyclic monoterpenes with aryl and heteroaryl nitrile oxides: a DFT study

2015 ◽  
Vol 93 (7) ◽  
pp. 749-753 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Eshghi ◽  
Amir Khojastehnezhad ◽  
Farid Moeinpour ◽  
Mehdi Bakavoli
Keyword(s):  
Gas Phase ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Energy Surface ◽  
Dipolar Cycloaddition ◽  
Cycloaddition Reactions ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Nitrile Oxides ◽  
Reactivity Indices ◽  
One Step ◽  
Step Mechanism

The reactivity and regioselectivity of 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions of aryl and heteroaryl nitrile oxides (1a–1c) with bicyclic monoterpenes (R)-(+)-a-pinene (2a) and (S)-(–)-b-pinene (2b) have been investigated by using density functional theory based on reactivity indices and activation energy calculations at the B3LYP/6-31G(d) level of theory in the gas phase. The potential energy surface analyses for both reactions are in agreement with the experimental observations. Moreover, our calculations on the geometries, bond orders, and global electron density transfers at the transition state structures shows that these 1,3- dipolar cycloaddition reactions occur via an asynchronous one-step mechanism.

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 Mpro-SARS-CoV-2 Inhibitors and Various Chemical Reactivity of 1-Bromo- and 1-Chloro-4-vinylbenzene in [3 + 2] Cycloaddition Reactions

Organics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Mohammed El Idrissi ◽  
Mohamed El Ghozlani ◽  
Asli Eşme ◽  
Mar Ríos-Gutiérrez ◽  
Anas Ouled Aitouna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Density ◽  
Chemical Reactivity ◽  
Cycloaddition Reactions ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Docking Analysis ◽  
Molecular Electron ◽  
One Step ◽  
Molecular Electron Density Theory ◽  
Step Mechanism ◽  
Computational Level

The regioselectvity and the mechanism of the (32CA) cycloadditions reactions of 1-bromo-4-vinylbenzene 1 and 1-chloro-4-vinylbenzene 2 with benzonitrile oxide 3 were investigated under the molecular electron density theory (MEDT) at the B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) computational level. Evaluation of the ELF reveals that these zwitterionic type (zw-type) 32CA reactions take place in a two-stage one-step mechanism. This MEDT study shows that the meta isoxazolines are kinetically and thermodynamically favored over the ortho ones, these 32CA reactions being completely regioselective, in agreement with experimental outcomes. In addition, the efficiency of isoxazolines against SARS-CoV-2 have been also investigated. According to the docking analysis, the present study concludes that 5-(p-bromophenyl)-3-phenyl-2-isoxazoline (B-m) shows better interactions for the inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 in comparison to chloroquine.

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.

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 Unveiling the Unexpected Reactivity of Electrophilic Diazoalkanes in [3+2] Cycloaddition Reactions within Molecular Electron Density Theory

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis R. Domingo ◽  
Mar Ríos-Gutiérrez ◽  
Nivedita Acharjee
Keyword(s):  
Electron Density ◽  
Complete Agreement ◽  
Slowing Down ◽  
Molecular Electron ◽  
One Step ◽  
Molecular Electron Density Theory ◽  
Electrophilic Character ◽  
Step Mechanism ◽  
Computational Level ◽  
Density Transfer

The [3+2] cycloaddition (32CA) reactions of strongly nucleophilic norbornadiene (NBD) with simplest diazoalkane (DAA) and three DAAs of increased electrophilicity have been studied within the Molecular Electron Density Theory (MEDT) at the MPWB1K/6-311G(d,p) computational level. These pmr-type 32CA reactions follow an asynchronous one-step mechanism with activation enthalpies ranging from 17.7 to 27.9 kcal·mol-1 in acetonitrile. The high exergonic character of these reactions makes them irreversible. The presence of electron-withdrawing (EW) substituents in the DAA increases the activation enthalpies, in complete agreement with the experimental slowing-down of the reactions, but contrary to the Conceptual DFT prediction. Despite the nucleophilic and electrophilic character of the reagents, the global electron density transfer at the TSs indicates rather non-polar 32CA reactions. The present MEDT study allows establishing that the depopulation of the NNC core in this series of DAAs with the increase of the EW character of the substituents present at the carbon center is responsible for the experimentally found deceleration.

scholarly journals Understanding the Reactivity of Trimethylsilyldiazoalkanes Participating in [3+2] Cycloaddition Reactions towards Diethylfumarate with a Molecular Electron Density Theory Perspective

Organics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-18
Author(s):  
Luis R. Domingo ◽  
Nivedita Acharjee ◽  
Haydar A. Mohammad-Salim
Keyword(s):  
Electron Density ◽  
Energy Cost ◽  
Trimethylsilyl Group ◽  
Gibbs Energies ◽  
Molecular Electron ◽  
One Step ◽  
Molecular Electron Density Theory ◽  
Non Covalent Interactions ◽  
Covalent Interactions ◽  
Step Mechanism

A Molecular Electron Density Theory (MEDT) study is presented here for [3+2] cycloaddition (32CA) reactions of three trimethylsilyldiazoalkanes with diethyl fumarate. The presence of silicon bonded to the carbon of these silyldiazoalkanes changes its structure and reactivity from a pseudomonoradical to that of a zwitterionic one. A one-step mechanism is predicted for these polar zw-type 32CA reactions with activation enthalpies in CCl4 between 8.0 and 19.7 kcal·mol−1 at the MPWB1K (PCM)/6-311G(d,p) level of theory. The negative reaction Gibbs energies between −3.1 and −13.2 kcal·mole−1 in CCl4 suggests exergonic character, making the reactions irreversible. Analysis of the sequential changes in the bonding pattern along the reaction paths characterizes these zw-type 32CA reactions. The increase in nucleophilic character of the trimethylsilyldiazoalkanes makes these 32CA reactions more polar. Consequently, the activation enthalpies are decreased and the TSs require less energy cost. Non-covalent interactions at the TSs account for the stereoselectivity found in these 32CA reactions involving the bulky trimethylsilyl group.

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