Theoretical investigation of the mechanism and regioselectivity of the 3-isopropyl-1,6-dimethyl-naphthalene and ar-himachalene in nitration reaction: a MEDT study

Zoubir, M.; Belghiti, M.E.; Idrissi, Mohammed El; Zeroual, Abdellah

doi:10.1007/s00214-022-02869-7

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“…They can either activate or deactivate the arenes. Substituted groups can also act as directing agents, favoring one regioisomer over another [ 15 ].…”

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Synthesis of Novel Nitro-Halogenated Aryl-Himachalene Sesquiterpenes from Atlas Cedar Oil Components: Characterization, DFT Studies, and Molecular Docking Analysis against Various Isolated Smooth Muscles

Edder,

Louchachha,

Faris

et al. 2024

Molecules

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We report the synthesis of two novel halogenated nitro-arylhimachalene derivatives: 2-bromo-3,5,5,9-tetramethyl-1-nitro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-benzo[7]annulene (bromo-nitro-arylhimachalene) and 2-chloro-3,5,5,9-tetramethyl-1,4-dinitro-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-benzo[7]annulene (chloro-dinitro-arylhimachalene). These compounds were derived from arylhimachalene, an important sesquiterpene component of Atlas cedar essential oil, via a two-step halogenation and nitration process. Characterization was performed using 1H and 13C NMR spectrometry, complemented by X-ray structural analysis. Quantum chemical calculations employing density functional theory (DFT) with the Becke3-Lee-Yang-parr (B3LYP) functional and a 6-31++G(d,p) basis set were conducted. The optimized geometries of the synthesized compounds were consistent with X-ray structure data. Frontier molecular orbitals and molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) profiles were identified and discussed. DFT reactivity indices provided insights into the compounds’ behaviors. Moreover, Hirshfeld surface and 2D fingerprint analyses revealed significant intermolecular interactions within the crystal structures, predominantly H–H and H–O contacts. Molecular docking studies demonstrate strong binding affinities of the synthesized compounds to the active site of protein 7B2W, suggesting potential therapeutic applications against various isolated smooth muscles and neurotransmitters.

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“…They can either activate or deactivate the arenes. Substituted groups can also act as directing agents, favoring one regioisomer over another [ 15 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%