Do one‐step mechanisms always involve simultaneous evolution of electron density? QTAIM/IQA analysis of the Curtius rearrangement

2020 ◽  
Vol 120 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
José L. López‐Fernández ◽  
Ricardo A. Mosquera ◽  
Ana M. Graña
Keyword(s):  
Electron Density ◽  
Curtius Rearrangement ◽  
One Step ◽  
Simultaneous Evolution

scholarly journals A molecular electron density theory study of the [3 + 2] cycloaddition reaction of nitrones with ketenes

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 1618-1627 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mar Ríos-Gutiérrez ◽  
Andrea Darù ◽  
Tomás Tejero ◽  
Luis R. Domingo ◽  
Pedro Merino
Keyword(s):  
Electron Density ◽  
Cycloaddition Reaction ◽  
Molecular Electron ◽  
One Step ◽  
Molecular Electron Density Theory ◽  
Electrophilic Character

The zw-type 32CA reactions of nitrones with ketenes are controlled by the nucleophilic character of the nitrone and the electrophilic character of the ketene. They are chemo- and regio-selective and the use of electrophilic ketenes changes the mechanism from one-step to two-step.

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.

scholarly journals Unveiling the Intramolecular Ionic Diels–Alder Reactions within Molecular Electron Density Theory

Chemistry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 834-853
Author(s):  
Luis R. Domingo ◽  
Mar Ríos-Gutiérrez ◽  
María José Aurell
Keyword(s):  
Electron Density ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Activation Enthalpy ◽  
Topological Analysis ◽  
Chair Conformation ◽  
Diels Alder ◽  
Molecular Electron ◽  
One Step ◽  
Molecular Electron Density Theory ◽  
Step Mechanism

The intramolecular ionic Diels–Alder (IIDA) reactions of two dieniminiums were studied within the Molecular Electron Density Theory (MEDT) at the ωB97XD/6-311G(d,p) computational level. Topological analysis of the electron localization function (ELF) of dieniminiums showed that their electronic structures can been seen as the sum of those of butadiene and ethaniminium. The superelectrophilic character of dieniminiums accounts for the high intramolecular global electron density transfer taking place from the diene framework to the iminium one at the transition state structures (TSs) of these IIDA reactions, which are classified as the forward electro density flux. The activation enthalpy associated with the IIDA reaction of the experimental dieniminium, 8.7 kcal·mol−1, was closer to that of the ionic Diels–Alder (I-DA) reaction between butadiene and ethaniminium, 9.3 kcal·mol−1. However, the activation Gibbs free energy of the IIDA reaction was 12.7 kcal·mol−1 lower than that of the intermolecular I-DA reaction. The strong exergonic character of the IIDA reaction, higher than 20.5 kcal·mol−1, makes the reaction irreversible. These IIDA reactions present a total re/exo and si/endo diastereo selectivity, which is controlled by the most favorable chair conformation of the tetramethylene chain. ELF topological analysis of the single bond formation indicated that these IIDA reactions take place through a non-concerted two-stage one-step mechanism. Finally, ELF and atoms-in-molecules (AIM) topological analyses of the TS associated with the inter and intramolecular processes showed the great similarity between them.

New Nitrogen-Rich Tripodal Molecules Based on Bis(pyrazol-1-ylmethyl)amines with Substituents Modulating Steric Hindrances and Electron Density of Donor Sites

2005 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefania Garbacia ◽  
Caroline Hillairet ◽  
Rachid Touzani ◽  
Olivier Lavastre
Keyword(s):  
Nmr Spectroscopy ◽  
Electron Density ◽  
Electron Donor ◽  
Primary Amines ◽  
Effect Of Substituents ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
Donor Acceptor ◽  
One Step ◽  
Steric Hindrances

Eight new substituted bis(pyrazol-1-ylmethyl)amines have been prepared in one step condensation of 1-(hydroxymethyl)-3,5-disubstituted pyrazoles with a series of primary amines. The effect of substituents of divers bulkiness and electron donor/acceptor power that have been introduced to these tridentate molecules is visualised by 1H NMR spectroscopy.

scholarly journals An electron localization function analysis of the molecular mechanism and the C–O bond formation in the [3+2] cycloaddition reaction involving zwitterionic type between a nitrone and an electron deficient ethyne

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 146867831982574
Author(s):  
Abdelilah Benallou ◽  
Habib El Alaoui El Abdallaoui ◽  
Hocine Garmes
Keyword(s):  
Electron Density ◽  
Function Analysis ◽  
Bond Formation ◽  
Cycloaddition Reaction ◽  
Intrinsic Reaction Coordinate ◽  
Dimethyl Acetylenedicarboxylate ◽  
Central Carbon ◽  
One Step ◽  
Free Activation Energy ◽  
Step Mechanism

The mechanistic nature of a [3+2] cycloaddition reaction involving zwitterionic species has been investigated, and the changes of electron density related to the O–C and C–C bond formation along the intrinsic reaction coordinate have been characterized. This polar [3+2] cycloaddition reaction, which takes place through a non-concerted two-stage one-step mechanism, proceeds with a moderate Gibbs free activation energy of 21 kcal mol−1. The reaction begins by the creation of a pseudoradical centre at the central carbon, first on the dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate, and second on the nitrone framework. This immediately favours the formation of the first O–C single bond by donation of some electron density of the oxygen atom lone pairs, which represents the most attractive centre in this cycloaddition reaction.

scholarly journals Boc-protected 1-(3-oxocycloalkyl)ureas via a one-step Curtius rearrangement: mechanism and scope

2014 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 842-844 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianyu Sun ◽  
Rachita Rai ◽  
Jeffrey R. Deschamps ◽  
Alexander D. MacKerell ◽  
Alan I. Faden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Curtius Rearrangement ◽  
Rearrangement Mechanism ◽  
One Step

ChemInform Abstract: Boc-Protected 1-(3-Oxocycloalkyl)ureas via a One-Step Curtius Rearrangement: Mechanism and Scope.

ChemInform ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 45 (26) ◽  
pp. no-no
Author(s):  
Xianyu Sun ◽  
Rachita Rai ◽  
Jeffrey R. Deschamps ◽  
Alexander D. Jr. MacKerell ◽  
Alan I. Faden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Curtius Rearrangement ◽  
Rearrangement Mechanism ◽  
One Step

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 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.

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