scholarly journals Pentannulation of N-heterocycles by a tandem gold-catalyzed [3,3]-rearrangement/Nazarov reaction of propargyl ester derivatives: a computational study on the crucial role of the nitrogen atom

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 3059-3068
Author(s):  
Giovanna Zanella ◽  
Martina Petrović ◽  
Dina Scarpi ◽  
Ernesto G Occhiato ◽  
Enrique Gómez-Bengoa
Keyword(s):  
Double Bond ◽  
Nitrogen Atom ◽  
Deleterious Effect ◽  
Computational Study ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Piperidine Ring ◽  
Nazarov Reaction ◽  
Activation Barriers ◽  
Propargyl Ester

The tandem gold(I)-catalyzed rearrangement/Nazarov reaction of enynyl acetates in which the double bond is embedded in a piperidine ring was computationally and experimentally studied. The theoretical calculations predict that the position of the propargylic acetate substituent has a great impact on the reactivity. In contrast to our previous successful cyclization of the 2-substituted substrates, where the nitrogen favors the formation of the cyclized final product, the substitution at position 3 was computed to have a deleterious effect on the electronic properties of the molecules, increasing the activation barriers of the Nazarov reaction. The sluggish reactivity of 3-substituted piperidines predicted by the calculations was further confirmed by the results obtained with some designed substrates.

scholarly journals Formation of interstellar propanal and 1-propanol ice: a pathway involving solid-state CO hydrogenation

2019 ◽  
Vol 627 ◽  
pp. A1 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Qasim ◽  
G. Fedoseev ◽  
K.-J. Chuang ◽  
V. Taquet ◽  
T. Lamberts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Co Hydrogenation ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Interstellar Space ◽  
Activation Barriers ◽  
Reflection Absorption Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Core Phase ◽  
Temperature Programmed ◽  
Freeze Out

Context. 1-propanol (CH3CH2CH2OH) is a three carbon-bearing representative of the primary linear alcohols that may have its origin in the cold dark cores in interstellar space. To test this, we investigated in the laboratory whether 1-propanol ice can be formed along pathways possibly relevant to the prestellar core phase. Aims. We aim to show in a two-step approach that 1-propanol can be formed through reaction steps that are expected to take place during the heavy CO freeze-out stage by adding C2H2 into the CO + H hydrogenation network via the formation of propanal (CH3CH2CHO) as an intermediate and its subsequent hydrogenation. Methods. Temperature programmed desorption-quadrupole mass spectrometry (TPD-QMS) was used to identify the newly formed propanal and 1-propanol. Reflection absorption infrared spectroscopy (RAIRS) was used as a complementary diagnostic tool. The mechanisms that can contribute to the formation of solid-state propanal and 1-propanol, as well as other organic compounds, during the heavy CO freeze-out stage are constrained by both laboratory experiments and theoretical calculations. Results. Here it is shown that recombination of HCO radicals formed upon CO hydrogenation with radicals formed via C2H2 processing – H2CCH and H3CCH2 – offers possible reaction pathways to solid-state propanal and 1-propanol formation. This extends the already important role of the CO hydrogenation chain to the formation of larger complex organic molecules. The results are compared with ALMA observations. The resulting 1-propanol:propanal ratio concludes an upper limit of <0.35−0.55, which is complemented by computationally derived activation barriers in addition to the experimental results.

scholarly journals Mechanism, kinetics and selectivity of selenocyclization of 5-alkenylhydantoins: an experimental and computational study

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 1865-1875 ◽  
Author(s):  
Biljana M Šmit ◽  
Radoslav Z Pavlović ◽  
Dejan A Milenković ◽  
Zoran S Marković
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Double Bond ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Computational Study ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Reaction Products ◽  
Dft Methods ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
Good Agreement

The mechanism and selectivity of a bicyclic hydantoin formation by selenium-induced cyclization are investigated. The proposed mechanism involves the intermediates formed by an electrophilic addition of the selenium reagent on a double bond of the starting 5-alkenylhydantoin prior the cyclization. These intermediates are readily converted into the more stable cyclic seleniranium cations. A key step of the mechanism is an intramolecular cyclization which is realized through an anti-attack of the internal nucleophile, the amidic nitrogen, to the seleniranium cation yielding the intermediate imidazolinium cations. Their deprotonation is followed by the formation of the fused bicyclic reaction products. Important intermediates and key transition states are studied by using density functional theory (DFT) methods. The pathways of the reaction are investigated in detail. There are two regioselective pathways related to 5-exo and 6-endo products. Theoretical calculations and the monitoring of the cyclization reaction using 1H NMR spectroscopy are in a good agreement with the proposed mechanism and are consistent with our experimental results. The preferred pathway for formation of 5-exo products is confirmed.

Theoretical insight into the role of urea in the hydrolysis reaction of NO2 as a source of HONO and aerosols

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuang Lv ◽  
Feng-Yang Bai ◽  
Xiu-Mei Pan ◽  
Liang Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Acid ◽  
Energy Barrier ◽  
Computational Study ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Nbo Analysis ◽  
Hydrolysis Reaction ◽  
Hydrogen Bond Interaction ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Urea Nitrate

Environmental contextUrea is an important component of dissolved organic nitrogen in rainfall and aerosols, but the sources and the mechanisms of its production are not well understood. This computational study explores the effects of urea and water on the hydrolysis of NO2 and urea nitrate production. The results will aid our interpretation of the role of urea in the formation of atmospheric secondary nitrogen contaminants and aerosols. AbstractThe effects of urea on the hydrolysis reaction 2NO2 + mH2O (m = 1–3) have been investigated by theoretical calculations. The energy barrier (−2.67 kcal mol−1) of the urea-promoted reaction is lower than the naked reaction by 14.37 kcal mol−1. Urea also has a better catalytic effect on the reaction than methylamine and ammonia. Urea acts as a catalyst and proton transfer medium in this process, and the produced HONO may serve as a source of atmospheric nitrous acid. In addition, the subsequent reactions include clusters of nitrite, urea, and nitric acid. Then urea nitrate (UN), which is a typical HNO3 aerosol, can be formed in the subsequent reactions. The production of the acid-base complex (UN-2) is more favourable with an energy barrier of 0.10 kcal mol−1, which is 3.88 kcal mol−1 lower than that of the zwitterions NH2CONH3+NO3− (UN-1). The formation of zwitterions and the hydrolysis reaction are affected by humidity. The multi water-promoted hydrolysis reactions exhibit better thermodynamic stability when the humidity is increased. The extra water molecules act as solvent molecules to reduce the energy barrier. The natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis is employed to describe the donor-acceptor interactions of the complexes. The hydrogen bond interaction between the urea carbonyl and nitric acid of UN-2 is the strongest. The potential distribution maps of the urea nitrate and hydrate are examined, and the result shows that they tend to form zwitterions.

Configuration on the C=N double bond of monosubstituted amidines and amidoximes

1989 ◽  
Vol 54 (12) ◽  
pp. 3245-3252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard Tinant ◽  
Janine Dupont-Fenfau ◽  
Jean-Paul Declercq ◽  
Jaroslav Podlaha ◽  
Otto Exner
Keyword(s):  
Double Bond ◽  
Nitrogen Atom ◽  
Steric Effects ◽  
Model Compounds ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Analogous Model

Configuration on the C=N double bond of amidines and amidoximes is controlled by steric effects on the second nitrogen atom but there is a difference in the case of N’-monosubstituted derivatives: amidines prefer E configuration (conformation around the C-N bond sp) and amidoximes Z configuration (conformation ap). This was confirmed by the X-ray structures of two analogous model compounds N,N’-dimethyl-4-nitrobenzamidine (monoclinic, P21c, a = 10.855(3), b = 11.043(3), c = 8.593(3) Å, β = 105.69(2)°, V = 991.8(5) Å3, Z = 4, Dx = 1.29 g cm-3, CuKα, λ = 1.5418 Å, μ = 7.91 cm-1, F(000) = 408, T = 291 K, R = 0.065 for 1 265 observed reflections) and N’-methyl-4-nitrobenzamidoxime (monoclinic, P21/a, a = 6.699(2), b = 24.178(9), c = 6.075(2) Å, β = 106.20(3)°, V = 944.9(6) Å3, Z = 4, Dx = 1.37 g cm-3, CuKα, λ = 1.5418 Å, μ =9.22 cm-1, F(000) = 408, T = 291 K, R = 0.079 for 1 278 observed reflections).

scholarly journals Synthesis of (+)-solenopsin via Pd-catalyzed N-alkylation and cyclization

2021 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-227
Author(s):  
Kana Suzuki ◽  
Yasunao Hattori ◽  
Atsushi Kawamura ◽  
Hidefumi Makabe
Keyword(s):  
Double Bond ◽  
Fire Ants ◽  
Chain Elongation ◽  
Piperidine Ring ◽  
Palladium Catalyzed

ABSTRACT Synthesis of (+)-solenopsin, a 2,6-disubstituted piperidine alkaloid, isolated from fire ants (Solenopsis), was achieved. Stereoselective construction of trans-2,6-piperidine ring moiety was performed using palladium-catalyzed cyclization. Chain elongation using Grubbs 2nd catalyst followed by the reduction of double bond and the deprotection of the Cbz group afforded (+)-solenopsin.

scholarly journals The Activating Effect of Strong Acid for Pd-Catalyzed Directed C–H Activation by Concerted Metalation-Deprotonation Mechanism

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (13) ◽  
pp. 4083
Author(s):  
Heming Jiang ◽  
Tian-Yu Sun
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Dft Calculations ◽  
Energy Barrier ◽  
Computational Study ◽  
Strong Acid ◽  
Activation Energy Barrier ◽  
Pd Catalysts ◽  
Acid Ligand ◽  
Strong Acids

A computational study on the origin of the activating effect for Pd-catalyzed directed C–H activation by the concerted metalation-deprotonation (CMD) mechanism is conducted. DFT calculations indicate that strong acids can make Pd catalysts coordinate with directing groups (DGs) of the substrates more strongly and lower the C–H activation energy barrier. For the CMD mechanism, the electrophilicity of the Pd center and the basicity of the corresponding acid ligand for deprotonating the C–H bond are vital to the overall C–H activation energy barrier. Furthermore, this rule might disclose the role of some additives for C–H activation.

scholarly journals Antioxidant Properties of Ergosterol and Its Role in Yeast Resistance to Oxidation

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1024
Author(s):  
Sebastien Dupont ◽  
Paul Fleurat-Lessard ◽  
Richtier Gonçalves Cruz ◽  
Céline Lafarge ◽  
Cédric Grangeteau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computational Study ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Tert Butyl Hydroperoxide ◽  
Resistance To Oxidation ◽  
Specific Accumulation ◽  
The Subject

Although the functions and structural roles of sterols have been the subject of numerous studies, the reasons for the diversity of sterols in the different eukaryotic kingdoms remain unclear. It is thought that the specificity of sterols is linked to unidentified supplementary functions that could enable organisms to be better adapted to their environment. Ergosterol is accumulated by late branching fungi that encounter oxidative perturbations in their interfacial habitats. Here, we investigated the antioxidant properties of ergosterol using in vivo, in vitro, and in silico approaches. The results showed that ergosterol is involved in yeast resistance to tert-butyl hydroperoxide and protects lipids against oxidation in liposomes. A computational study based on quantum chemistry revealed that this protection could be related to its antioxidant properties operating through an electron transfer followed by a proton transfer mechanism. This study demonstrates the antioxidant role of ergosterol and proposes knowledge elements to explain the specific accumulation of this sterol in late branching fungi. Ergosterol, as a natural antioxidant molecule, could also play a role in the incompletely understood beneficial effects of some mushrooms on health.

On the potential role of the amino nitrogen atom as a hydrogen bond acceptor in macromolecules

1998 ◽  
Vol 279 (5) ◽  
pp. 1123-1136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben Luisi ◽  
Modesto Orozco ◽  
Jiri Sponer ◽  
Francisco J Luque ◽  
Zippora Shakked
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Bond ◽  
Nitrogen Atom ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Amino Nitrogen ◽  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor ◽  
Amino Nitrogen Atom
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