Rge. Morales et al., C-13-NMR spectroscopy of beta-nitrostyrenes. II. Mono-, bi- and tri-methoxy phenyl-substitutions and long distance electronic effects, SPECT LETT, 33(3), 2000, pp. 337-345
By means of C-13-NMR spectroscopy and AM1 molecular orbital calculations of
mono, bi- and tri-methoxy-beta-nitrostyrenes at the meta and para position
s, we have characterized a long distance electronic charge transfer pattern
on the ethylenic bridge (CH=CH) and on the aromatic ring (Ph) carbon cente
rs, determined by the electron-donor nature of the methoxy-substituent grou
ps.
After a complete spectral assignment of the C-13-NMR signals, we have found
a functional dependence of the chemical shifts on the C-1 and C-beta cente
rs respect to the C-4 and C-3 methoxy substitution sites on the aromatic ri
ng, while in the same molecular series Ca-chemical shifts are practically c
onstants. On the other hand, the ISC-NMR chemical shifts of the C-3 and C-4
centers plus the analysis of the AM1 electronic charge density have permit
ted us determine the long distance charge transfer effect induced by the C-
4 methoxy substitutions as well as the attenuation of this effect due to th
e C-3 methoxy substitutions.