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  • Computational Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

  • Cyclophanes are intriguing molecular architectures.
  • Cyclooctatetraene (COT) is known for its antiaromatic character.
  • Understanding the electronic properties of bridged COT systems is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the structural and electronic properties of cyclophanes containing cyclooctatetraene (COT) units.
  • To assess the impact of ethylene bridges on COT ring conformation and antiaromaticity.
  • To explore the relationship between geometry and electronic nature in complex cyclophane systems.

Main Methods:

  • Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations using functionals: ωB97X-D, B3LYP-D3, M06-2x, and B3LYP.
  • Second-order Møller–Plesset perturbation theory (MP2) computations.
  • Analysis of Nuclear Independent Chemical Shift (NICS) values and bond alternation to determine antiaromaticity.

Main Results:

  • Cyclophanes with two or four ethylene bridges (in specific positions) exhibited tub-shaped COT rings.
  • A cyclophane with four ethylene bridges (in 1,3,5,7 positions) showed near-planar COT rings.
  • Triple-decker cyclophane displayed planar outer COT rings and a puckered inner ring.
  • The antiaromatic character of COT rings was evaluated and correlated with structural features.

Conclusions:

  • The conformation of COT rings in cyclophanes is highly dependent on the number and placement of ethylene bridges.
  • Structural variations significantly influence the antiaromaticity of the cyclooctatetraene units.
  • Computational methods provide valuable insights into the electronic properties of complex bridged cyclophane systems.