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  • Computational Chemistry
  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Accurate theoretical modeling of platinum compounds is crucial for understanding their chemical properties and applications.
  • Platinum derivatives, including cisplatin, are vital in catalysis and medicine, necessitating reliable computational parameters.
  • Existing computational methods may not consistently predict both structural and vibrational properties for platinum systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively benchmark various computational methods for platinum derivatives.
  • To evaluate the suitability of different density functionals and basis sets for platinum systems.
  • To develop and validate parameters for classical force fields, specifically bond charge increments (bci), for platinum.

Main Methods:

  • Performed a benchmark study on five platinum derivatives (PtH, PtCl, [PtCl4]2-, [Pt(NH3)4]2+, cis-[Pt(NH3)2Cl2]) using 16 density functionals and Post-Hartree-Fock methods.
  • Investigated 11 basis sets, comparing relativistic all-electron and RECP approaches.
  • Derived and analyzed partial atomic charges (CHELPG) and bond charge increments (bci) for MMFF94 force field parameterization.

Main Results:

  • No single method excelled at predicting both structural parameters and vibrational frequencies.
  • CHELPG partial atomic charges showed slight fluctuations for Pt, consistent with its soft acid nature in cisplatin.
  • Average calculated bci values effectively captured atomic charge variations, providing a good description of platinum's chemical environment.
  • A Python tool for bci optimization was developed and made publicly available.

Conclusions:

  • The choice of computational methodology significantly impacts the accuracy of predicted properties for platinum compounds.
  • Bond charge increments (bci) derived from quantum chemical calculations offer a reliable way to parameterize classical force fields for platinum-containing systems.
  • The developed bci optimization tool and methodology will enhance molecular docking simulations involving platinum ligands.