The vibrational circular dichroism (VCD) spectra of (αR,α'R)-, (αS,α'S)-, (βR,β'R)-, and (βS,β'S)-dimethylmesobilirubin-XIIIα have been recorded in the range of 1800-900 cm(-1) in CDCl(3) solution and in mixed DMSO-d(6)/CDCl(3) solutions. Ab initio density functional theory (DFT) calculations predict IR vibrational absorption (VA) and VCD spectra in excellent to good correspondence with observed data. The same calculations confirmed the ridge-tile conformation that has been known for a long time. Assignment of vibrational normal modes (NMs) sheds light on the relative importance of local moieties and groups in determining conformational properties of the molecules, as well as their interaction with solvent molecules. Time-dependent DFT (TDDFT) calculations were also performed to provide an understanding of electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectra and confirm the well-known interpretation based on the exciton model.

Vibrational and Electronic Circular Dichroism of Dimethyl Mesobilirubins-XIIIα

ABBATE, Sergio;LEBON, France;LONGHI, Giovanna;
2012-01-01

Abstract

The vibrational circular dichroism (VCD) spectra of (αR,α'R)-, (αS,α'S)-, (βR,β'R)-, and (βS,β'S)-dimethylmesobilirubin-XIIIα have been recorded in the range of 1800-900 cm(-1) in CDCl(3) solution and in mixed DMSO-d(6)/CDCl(3) solutions. Ab initio density functional theory (DFT) calculations predict IR vibrational absorption (VA) and VCD spectra in excellent to good correspondence with observed data. The same calculations confirmed the ridge-tile conformation that has been known for a long time. Assignment of vibrational normal modes (NMs) sheds light on the relative importance of local moieties and groups in determining conformational properties of the molecules, as well as their interaction with solvent molecules. Time-dependent DFT (TDDFT) calculations were also performed to provide an understanding of electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectra and confirm the well-known interpretation based on the exciton model.
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