Synthetic polyisoprenes studied by Fourier transform Raman spectroscopy

Spectroscopic (far or terahertz, mid-infrared and Raman) investigation, thermal analysis and biological activity of piplartine

Research in the field of medicinal plants including Piper species like long pepper (Piper longum L.- Piperaceae) is increasing all over the world due to its use in traditional and Ayurvedic medicine. Piplartine (piperlongumine, 5,6-dihydro-1-[(2E)-1-oxo-3-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-2-propenyl]-2(1H)-pyridinone), a biologically active alkaloid/amide was isolated from the phytochemical investigations of Piper species, as long pepper. This alkaloid has cytotoxic, anti-fungal, anti-diabetic, anti-platelet aggregation, anti-tumoral, anxiolytic, anti-depressant, anti-leishmanial, and genotoxic activities, but, its anticancer property is the most promising and has been widely explored. The main purpose of the work is to present a solid state characterization of PPTN using thermal analysis and vibrational spectroscopy. Quantum mechanical calculations based on the density functional theory was also applied to investigate the molecular conformation and vibrational spectrum, which was compared with experimental results obtained by Raman scattering, far (terahertz) and mid-infrared adsorption spectroscopy. NBO analysis has been performed which predict that most intensive interactions in PPTN are the hyperconjugative interactions between n(1) N6 and π*(O1C7) having delocalization energy of 50.53kcal/mol, Topological parameters have been analyzed using 'AIM' analysis which governs the three bond critical points (BCPs), one di-hydrogen, and four ring critical points (RCPs). MEP surface has been plotted which forecast that the most negative region is associated with the electronegative oxygen atoms (sites for nucleophilic activity). Theoretically, to confirm that the title compound has anti-cancer, anti-diabetic and anti-platelet aggregation activities, it was analyzed by molecular docking interactions with the corresponding target receptors. The obtained values of H-bonding parameters and binding affinity prove that its anti-cancer activity is the more prominent than the other properties.

Density Functional Theory Calculations, Spectroscopic (FT-IR, FT-RAMAN), Frontier Molecular Orbital, Molecular Electrostatic Potential Analysis of 5-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzaldehyde

The FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of 5-fluoro-2-methylbenzaldehyde (5F2MB) have been recorded in the regions 4000–400 cm−1 and 4000–100 cm−1, respectively. Using the observed FT-IR and FT-Raman data, a complete vibrational assignment and analysis of the fundamental modes of vibrations of the compound were carried out. The optimum molecular geometry, vibrational frequencies and Raman scattering activities were calculated by density functional theory with B3LYP/6-311+G** basis sets. A close agreement was achieved between the calculated and observed frequencies by refinement of scale factors. Unambiguously normal modes of vibrational assignments have been made with the help of the GUASSVIEW 5.0 program and the potential energy distribution (PED) calculated by the density functional theory calculations. Natural bonding orbital (NBO) analyses were carried out to discuss the stability of the molecule. The molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) map and electron density map were drawn and analyzed. Using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis, the chemical shifts of hydrogen atoms and carbon atoms were calculated. The charge distribution, Mullikan atomic charge values and HOMO–LUMO energy have been calculated to explore the reasons for the change in biological activity. Furthermore, the first hyperpolarizability and the dipole moment of the molecule have also been calculated.

Investigation of structure, vibrational, electronic, NBO and NMR analyses of 2-chloro-4-nitropyridine (CNP), 2-chloro-4-methyl-5-nitropyridine (CMNP) and 3-amino-2-chloro-4-methylpyridine (ACMP) by experimental and theoretical approach

This study reports about the optimized molecular structures, vibrational wavenumbers, atomic charges, molecular electrostatic potentials, NBO, electronic properties, (1)H NMR and (13)C NMR chemical shifts for the molecules 2-chloro-4-nitropyridine (CNP), 2-chloro-4-methyl-5-nitropyridine (CMNP) and 3-amino-2-chloro-4-methylpyridine (ACMP). Theoretical calculations were performed by density functional theory (DFT)/B3LYP method using 6-311++G (d,p) basis set. The stability and charge delocalization of the title molecules were studied by natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis. Molecular electrostatic potential maps (MEP) were calculated to predict the reactive sites. The reactivity of the title compounds were investigated by HOMO-LUMO energies and global descriptors. The electronic properties of the compounds were also discussed and the transitions were found to be π→π(∗). In addition, the thermodynamic properties were studied for the title compounds and corresponding relations between the properties and temperature were also discussed. The hyperpolarizability values (βtot) were calculated for the title compounds. Hyperpolarizability value (βtot) of CMNP was found to be high and nineteen times greater than that of urea.

Quantum mechanical study and spectroscopic (FT-IR, FT-Raman, (13)C, (1)H) study, first order hyperpolarizability, NBO analysis, HOMO and LUMO analysis of 2-acetoxybenzoic acid by density functional methods

In this work, colorless crystals of 2-acetoxybenzoic acid were grown by slow evaporation method and the FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of the sample were recorded in the region 4000-500cm(-1) and 4000-100cm(-1) respectively. Molecular structure is optimized with the help of density functional theory method (B3LYP) with 6-31+G(d,p), 6-311++G(d,p) basis sets. Stability of the molecule arising from hyperconjugation and charge delocalization is confirmed by the natural bond orbital analysis (NBO). The results show that electron density (ED) in the σ(∗) antibonding orbitals and E(2) energies confirms the occurrence of intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) within the molecule. The assignments of the vibrational spectra have been carried out with the help of normal coordinate analysis following the scaled quantum mechanical force field (SQMFF) methodology. The results of the calculations were applied to simulated spectra of the title compound, which show excellent agreement with observed spectra. The (1)H and (13)C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) chemical shifts of the molecule were calculated by GIAO method. Mulliken population analysis on atomic charges is also calculated. The calculated HOMO and LUMO energy gap shows that charge transfer occurs within the molecule.

Quantum chemical and spectroscopic (FT-IR and FT-Raman) investigations of 3-methyl-3h-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde

FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of 3-methyl-3h-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (3M3HI4C) were recorded in the region 4000-400cm(-1) and 3500-50cm(-1), respectively. Optimized geometric parameters, conformational equilibria, normal mode frequencies, and corresponding vibrational assignments of 3M3HI4C were theoretically examined by quantum chemical methods for the first time. All vibrational frequencies were assigned in detail with the help of total energy distribution (TEDs). The experimental wavenumbers were compared with the scaled vibrational frequencies determined by DFT/B3LYP method. The results showed that the B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) method predicts vibrational frequencies and the structural parameters effectively. The most stable conformer of the title compound was determined. The total electron density and molecular electrostatic potential surfaces of the molecule were constructed by using B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) method to display electrostatic potential (electron+nuclei) distribution. The electronic properties HOMO and LUMO energies were measured. The lower energy band was assigned to the HOMO→LUMO transition. Natural bond orbital analysis of title molecule has been performed to indicate the presence of intramolecular charge transfer. Energies, relative stabilities, and dipole moments of title molecule were also compared and analyzed in the gas phase and in solvents. Furthermore, solvent effects on the geometry and vibrational frequency of 3M3HI4C were studied theoretically at the DFT/B3LYP level in combination with the conductor polarizable continuum model (C-PCM).

Molecular structure, vibrational spectra, HOMO, LUMO and NMR studies of 2,3,4,5,6-penta bromo toluene and bromo durene based on density functional calculations

This work deals with the vibrational spectra of 2,3,4,5,6-Penta Bromo Toluene (PBT) and Bromo Durene (BD) by quantum chemical calculations. The solid phase FTIR and FT-Raman spectra of the title compounds were recorded in the regions 4000-400 cm(-1) and 4000-50 cm(-1), respectively. The spectra were interpreted with the aid of normal coordinate analysis based on density functional theory (DFT) using B3LYP/6-31G* level and basis set combinations and was scaled using various scale factors yielding a good agreement between observed and calculated frequencies. The infrared and Raman spectra were also predicted from the calculated intensities. Comparison of the simulated spectra with the experimental spectra provides important information about the ability of the computational method to describe the vibrational modes. The HOMO and LUMO energies were calculated within the molecule. (13)C and (1)H NMR chemical shifts results were also calculated and compared with the experimental values. Thermodynamical properties like entropy heat capacity, zero point energy have been calculated for the title molecules.

Normal coordinate analysis, molecular structure, vibrational and electronic spectral investigation of 7-(1,3-dioxolan-2-ylmethyl)-1,3-dimethylpurine-2,6-dione by ab initio HF and DFT method

In the present work, the characterization of 7-(1,3-dioxolan-2-ylmethyl)-1,3-dimethylpurine-2,6-dione (7DDMP26D) molecule was carried out by quantum chemical method and vibrational spectral techniques. The FT-IR (4000-400 cm(-1)) and FT-Raman (4000-100 cm(-1)) spectra of 7DDMP26D were recorded in solid phase. The UV-Vis absorption spectrum of the 7DDMP26D was recorded in the range of 200-400 nm. The molecular geometry, harmonic vibrational frequencies and bonding features of 7DDMP26D in the ground state have been calculated by HF and DFT methods using 6-31G(d,p) basis set. The complete vibrational frequency assignments were made by normal coordinate analysis (NCA) following the scaled quantum mechanical force field methodology (SQMF). The molecular stability and bond strength were investigated by applying the natural bond orbital analysis (NBO). The electronic properties, such as excitation energies, absorption wavelength, HOMO and LUMO energies were performed by time-depended DFT (TD-DFT) approach. The other molecular properties like electrostatic potential (ESP), Fukui function and thermodynamic properties of the title compound at different temperatures have been calculated. Finally, the calculation results were analyzed to simulate infrared, FT-Raman and UV spectra of the title compound which shows better agreement with observed spectra.

Vibrational spectra, DFT quantum chemical calculations and conformational analysis of P-iodoanisole

The solid phase FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of P-iodoanisole (P-IA) have been recorded in the regions 400-4000 and 50-4000 cm(-1), respectively. The spectra were interpreted in terms of fundamentals modes, combination and overtone bands. The structure of the molecule was optimized and the structural characteristics were determined by ab initio (HF) and density functional theory (B3LYP) methods with LanL2DZ as basis set. The potential energy surface scan for the selected dihedral angle of P-IA has been performed to identify stable conformer. The optimized structure parameters and vibrational wavenumbers of stable conformer have been predicted by density functional B3LYP method with LanL2DZ (with effective core potential representations of electrons near the nuclei for post-third row atoms) basis set. The nucleophilic and electrophilic sites obtained from the molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) surface were calculated. The temperature dependence of thermodynamic properties has been analyzed. Several thermodynamic parameters have been calculated using B3LYP with LanL2DZ basis set.

Density functional theory, comparative vibrational spectroscopic studies, HOMO-LUMO, first hyperpolarizability analyses of 2-fluoro 5-nitrotoluene and 2-bromo 5-nitrotoluene

This work deals with the vibrational spectra of 2-fluoro 5-nitrotoluene and 2-bromo 5-nitrotoluene by quantum chemical calculations. The solid phase FTIR and FT-Raman spectra of the title compounds were recorded in the regions 4000-400 cm(-1) and 4000-50 cm(-1) respectively. The spectra were interpreted with the aid of normal co-ordinate analysis based on density functional theory (DFT) using standard B3LYP/6-31G(*) basis set for the most optimized geometry. The vibrational frequencies are calculated and scaled values are compared with experimental FTIR and FT-Raman spectra. The scaled theoretical wave numbers showed very good agreement with the experimental ones. The complete vibrational assignments are performed on the basis of the total energy distribution (TED) of the vibrational modes, calculated with scaled quantum mechanical (SQM) method. (13)C and (1)H NMR chemical shifts results are compared with the experimental values.

Normal coordinate analysis and vibrational spectroscopy (FT-IR and FT-Raman) studies of (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid using ab initio HF and DFT method

The FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid (2ADMA) were recorded in the region 4000-400 cm(-1) and 4000-100 cm(-1), respectively. The geometrical structure, harmonic vibrational frequency, infrared intensity, Raman activities and bonding features of this compound was carried out by ab initio HF and DFT methods with 6-31G (d,p) basis set. The complete vibrational frequency assignments were made by normal coordinate analysis (NCA) following the scaled quantum mechanical force field methodology (SQMF). The electric dipole moment (μ) and the first-order hyperpolarizability (β(0)) values have been the computed quantum mechanically. The calculated HOMO and LUMO energies show that, the charge transfer occurs within the molecule. The charge delocalizations of these molecules have been analyzed using NBO analysis. The solvent effects have been calculated using TD-DFT in combination with the polarized continuum model (PCM), and the results are in good agreement with experimental measurements. The other molecular properties like Mulliken population analysis, electrostatic potential (ESP) and thermodynamic properties of the title compound at the different temperatures have been calculated. Finally, the calculation results were applied to simulate infrared and Raman spectra of the title compound which shows good agreement with observed spectra.

Molecular structure, vibrational spectra, HOMO, LUMO and NMR studies of 2-chloro-4-nitrotoluene and 4-chloro-2-nitrotoluene

The solid phase FTIR and FT-Raman spectra of 2-chloro-4-nitrotoluene (2Cl4NT) and 4-chloro-2-nitrotoluene (4Cl2NT) were recorded in the regions 4000-400 cm(-1) and 4000-50 cm(-1) respectively. The fundamental vibrational frequencies and intensities of the vibrational bands were evaluated using density functional theory (DFT) with B3LYP method and standard 6-31G* basis set combinations. The infrared and Raman spectra were also predicted from the calculated intensities. The vibrational spectra were interpreted with the aid of normal coordinate analysis based on a scaled quantum mechanical force field. The calculated HOMO and LUMO energies showed that charge transfer had occurred within the molecule. Comparison of simulated spectra with the experimental spectra provided important information about the ability of the computational method to describe the vibrational modes. (13)C NMR chemical shifts results were also compared with the experimental values.

Molecular structure, vibrational spectral studies of pyrazole and 3,5-dimethyl pyrazole based on density functional calculations

In this work, the experimental and theoretical vibrational spectra of pyrazole (PZ) and 3,5-dimethyl pyrazole (DMP) have been studied. FTIR and FT-Raman spectra of the title compounds in the solid phase are recorded in the region 4000-400 cm(-1) and 4000-50 cm(-1), respectively. The structural and spectroscopic data of the molecules in the ground state are calculated using density functional methods (B3LYP) with 6-311+G** basis set. The vibrational frequencies are calculated and scaled values are compared with experimental FTIR and FT-Raman spectra. The observed and calculated frequencies are found to be in good agreement. The complete vibrational assignments are performed on the basis of the total energy distribution (TED) of the vibrational modes, calculated with scaled quantum mechanical (SM) method. 13C and 1H NMR chemical shifts results are compared with the experimental values.

Experimental (FT-IR and FT-Raman), electronic structure and DFT studies on 1-methoxynaphthalene

In this work, FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of 1-methoxynapthalene (C(11)H(10)O) have been reported in the regions 4000-400 cm(-1) and 3500-100 cm(-1), respectively. Density functional method (DFT) has been used to calculate the optimized geometrical parameters, atomic charges, vibrational wavenumbers and intensity of the vibrational bands. The vibrational frequencies have been calculated and scaled values are compared with experimental FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra. The structure optimizations and normal coordinate force field calculations are based on density functional theory (DFT) method with B3LYP/3-21G, B3LYP/6-31G, B3LYP/6-31G(d,p) and B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) basis sets. The complete vibrational assignments of wavenumbers are made on the basis of potential energy distribution (PED). The optimized geometric parameters are compared with experimental values of naphthoic acid. The results of the calculation shows excellent agreement between experimental and calculated frequencies in B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) basis set. The effects due to the substitutions of methyl group and carbon-oxygen bond are also investigated. A study on the electronic properties, such as excitation energies and wavelengths, were performed by time-dependent DFT (TD-DFT) approach. HOMO and LUMO energies are calculated that these energies show charge transfer occurs within the molecule.

Simulation of IR and Raman spectra of p-hydroxyanisole and p-nitroanisole based on scaled DFT force fields and their vibrational assignments

This work deals with the vibrational spectroscopy of p-hydroxyanisole (PHA) and p-nitroanisole (PNA) by means of quantum chemical calculations. The mid and far FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra were recorded in the condensed state. The fundamental vibrational frequencies and intensity of vibrational bands were evaluated using density functional theory (DFT) with the standard B3LYP/6-31G* method and basis set combination and were scaled using various scale factors which yield a good agreement between observed and calculated frequencies. The vibrational spectra were interpreted with the aid of normal coordinate analysis based on scaled density functional force field. The results of the calculations were applied to simulate infrared and Raman spectra of the title compounds, which showed excellent agreement with the observed spectra.

Density functional theory calculations and vibrational spectra of 6-methyl 1,2,3,4-tetrahyroquinoline

The solid phase FTIR and Raman spectra of 6-methyl 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline (MTHQ) have been recorded in the regions 4000-100 and 3500-100 cm(-1), respectively. The spectra were interpreted with the aid of normal coordinate analysis following a full structure optimization and force field calculations based on the density functional theory (DFT) using the standard B3LYP/6-311+G(**) basis set combination. A close agreement was achieved between the observed and calculated frequencies by refinement of the scale factors.

Density functional and experimental studies on the FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra and structure of 2,6-diamino purine and 6-methoxy purine

FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of 2,6-diamino purine (DAP) and 6-methoxy purine (MP) have been recorded in the regions of 4000-400cm(-1) and 3500-100cm(-1), respectively. The spectra were interpreted with the aid of normal coordinate analysis following full structure optimizations and force field calculations based on density functional theory (DFT) using standard B3LYP/6-31G* and B3LYP/6-311+G** method and basis set combinations. Normal coordinate calculations were performed with the DFT force field corrected by a recommended set of scaling factors yielding fairly good agreement between observed and calculated frequencies.

Vibrational spectra and structure of 5,6-diamino uracil and 5,6-dihydro-5-methyl uracil by density functional theory calculations

The molecular vibrations of 5,6-diamino uracil and 5,6-dihydro-5-methyl uracil were investigated in polycrystalline sample, at room temperature, by FT-IR and FT-Raman spectroscopies. The spectra were interpreted with the aid of normal coordinate analysis following a full structure optimization and force field calculations based on the density functional theory (DFT) using standard B3LYP/6-31G* and B3LYP/6-311+G** methods and basis set combinations. The DFT force field transformed to natural internal coordinates was corrected by a well-established set of scale factors that were found to be transferable to the title compounds. The infrared and Raman spectra were also predicted from the calculated intensities. Comparison of the simulated spectra with the experimental spectra provides important information about the ability of the computational method to describe the vibrational modes.

Scaled quantum chemical studies of the structural and vibrational spectra of acetyl coumarin

The solid phase FT-IR and FR-Raman spectra of acetyl coumarin have been recorded in the regions 4000–50 cm−1. The spectra were interpreted with the aid of normal coordinate analysis following full structure optimization and force field calculations based on density functional theory (DFT) and Hartree-Fock (HF) at 6–31G* and 6–311++G** basis sets. The resulting force fields were transformed to internal coordinates, the calculated vibrational frequencies and normal modes were utilized in the assignment of the observed vibrational fundamentals. The measured spectral data were used to refine the vibrational force constants by means of a small number of scaling factors.

Scaled quantum chemical studies of the structure and vibrational spectra of 2-(methylthio) benzimidazole

The solid phase FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of 2-(methylthio) benzimidazole (2-MTBI) have been recorded in the regions 4000-50 cm(-1) and 3500-100 cm(-1), respectively. The spectra were interpreted with the aid of normal coordinate analysis following full structure optimization and force field calculations based on density functional theory (DFT) using standard B3LYP/6-31G* and B3LYP/6-311+G** methods and basis set combinations and was scaled using various scale factors yielding fairly good agreement between observed and calculated frequencies. Based on the present good quality scaled quantum mechanical (SQM) force field, a reliable description of the fundamentals was provided and the assignments have been proposed with the aid of normal coordinate analysis. The infrared and Raman spectra were also predicted from the calculated intensities. Comparison of the simulated spectra with the experimental spectra provides important information about the ability of the computational method to describe the vibrational modes.

Fourier transform infrared and Raman spectral analysis of trans-1,4-polyisoprene

Polyisoprene is the most widely used polymer in industry and commerce. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectra of trans-1,4-polyisoprene have been recorded in the range of 4000-400 and 4000-100 cm(-1), respectively. In the present investigation, detailed assignments of the observed fundamental bands of trans-1,4-polyisoprene has been analysed in terms of peak positions and relative intensities. With the hope of providing more and effective information on the fundamental vibrations, a normal co-ordinate analysis has been performed on trans-1,4polyisoprene, by assuming Cs symmetry. The simple general valance force field (SGVFF) method has been employed in normal co-ordinate analysis and to calculate the potential energy distribution (PED) for each fundamental vibration. The PED contribution corresponding to each of the observed frequencies shows the reliability and accuracy of the spectral analysis. The validity of the SGVFF method as a practical tool for complete analysis of vibrational spectra, even for a polymer of this complexity, is confirmed in the present work.