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Synthesis and Theoretical Study in Organic Chemistry

A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Organic Chemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2025) | Viewed by 846

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Dear Colleagues,

The synthesis and theoretical study of organic compounds are pivotal in advancing organic chemistry. Synthesis involves constructing complex organic molecules through a series of chemical reactions, facilitating the development of new materials and pharmaceuticals. This hands-on approach is enriched by theoretical studies that employ computational models and quantum mechanical principles to predict and elucidate the behavior of organic compounds. By merging experimental synthesis with theoretical analysis, researchers can fine-tune reaction conditions, improve yields, and design novel molecules with targeted properties. Theoretical techniques, such as density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics simulations, offer valuable insights into reaction mechanisms and electronic structures, which aid in designing more efficient synthetic routes.  This synergy between synthesis and theoretical study fosters innovation in organic chemistry, driving progress in materials science, drug development, and industrial applications. The integration of experimental and theoretical approaches is crucial for tackling complex chemical challenges and pushing the frontiers of organic chemistry. We welcome all original research papers and critical reviews on this topic.

Dr. Bhausaheb Dhokale
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Keywords

  • organic synthesis
  • theoretical chemistry
  • computational chemistry
  • quantum mechanics
  • density functional theory (DFT)
  • molecular dynamics simulations
  • reaction mechanisms
  • electronic structures
  • materials science
  • pharmaceutical Development
  • organic chemistry research
  • quantum chemical calculations
  • chemical reaction design

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Theoretical Studies on the Reaction Mechanism for the Cycloaddition of Zwitterionic π-Allenyl Palladium Species: Substrate-Controlled Isomerization
by Yongjie Long, Jiahao Shen, Min Shi and Yin Wei
Molecules 2025, 30(1), 103; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30010103 - 30 Dec 2024
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Zwitterionic π-allenyl palladium species are newly developed intermediates. A substrate-controlled step existed in the cycloaddition of zwitterionic π-allenyl palladium species with tropsulfimides or tropones. With the assistance of previously experimental studies, zwitterionic allenyl/propargyl palladium species was provenly found by HRMS. Further DFT calculation [...] Read more.
Zwitterionic π-allenyl palladium species are newly developed intermediates. A substrate-controlled step existed in the cycloaddition of zwitterionic π-allenyl palladium species with tropsulfimides or tropones. With the assistance of previously experimental studies, zwitterionic allenyl/propargyl palladium species was provenly found by HRMS. Further DFT calculation studies show that zwitterionic π-allenyl palladium species are generated through the oxidative addition of Pd(0), which can be promoted by Lewis acid like Yb(OTf)3, and the cycloaddition more likely undergoes through an outer sphere nucleophilic attack. The isomerization is caused by the difference of dissociation energy between the cycloaddition intermediation of tropsulfimides and tropones, forming the substrate-controlled specificity. Full article
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