Volume 106, Issue 13 pp. 2633-2642

Conformational and vibrational study of di-n-butyl and di-sec-butylphosphonates by MM/QM method

Alexandre N. M. Carauta

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Alexandre N. M. Carauta

Departamento de Química Inorgânica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Outeiro de S. J. Baptista s/n, 24210-150, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Departamento de Química Inorgânica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Outeiro de S. J. Baptista s/n, 24210-150, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSearch for more papers by this author
José Walkimar De M. Carneiro

José Walkimar De M. Carneiro

Departamento de Química Inorgânica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Outeiro de S. J. Baptista s/n, 24210-150, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Claudio A. Téllez Soto

Claudio A. Téllez Soto

Departamento de Química Inorgânica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Outeiro de S. J. Baptista s/n, 24210-150, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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First published: 28 June 2006
Citations: 2

Abstract

A conformational search by MM/QM method was undertaken for the di-n-butyl and di-sec-butylphosphonates. The normal mode frequencies and the corresponding vibrational assignments were examined by three theoretical methodologies: AM1, HF/6-31G*, and B3LYP/6-31G*. These results were compared with those obtained from the experimental spectra. It was possible to arrive at an accurate spectral assignment, including the region between 1200 and 850 cm−1, which is the most difficult region for spectral assignment. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2006

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