@article{KleinpeterKoch2022, author = {Kleinpeter, Erich and Koch, Andreas}, title = {Cyclazines-structure and aromaticity or antiaromaticity on the magnetic criterion}, series = {European journal of organic chemistry}, volume = {2022}, journal = {European journal of organic chemistry}, number = {8}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1434-193X}, doi = {10.1002/ejoc.202101362}, pages = {12}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Structure and spatial magnetic properties, through-space NMR shieldings (TSNMRSs), of all ten cycl[2.2.2]azine to cycl[4.4.4]azine, hetero-analogues and the corresponding hydrocarbons have been calculated at the B3LYP/6-311G(d,p) theory level using the GIAO perturbation method and employing the nucleus independent chemical shift (NICS) concept. The TSNMRS values (actually, the ring current effect as measurable in H-1 NMR spectroscopy) are visualized as iso-chemical-shielding surfaces (ICSS) of various size and direction, and employed to readily qualify and quantify the degree of (anti)aromaticity. Results are confirmed by NMR [delta(H-1)/ppm, delta(N-15)/ppm] and geometry (planar, twisted, bow-shaped) data. The cyclazines N[2.2.2](-) up to N[2.4.4](-) are planar or at most slightly bowl-shaped and, due to coherent peripheral ring currents (except in N[2.3.3](-), N[2.3.4], N[3.3.4](+) and N[2.4.4](+)), develop aromaticity or anti-aromaticity of the whole molecules dependent on the number of peripheral conjugated pi electrons. The cyclazines N[2.3.3](-), N[2.3.4], N[3.3.4](+) and N[2.4.4](+) develop two ring currents of different direction within the same molecule, in which the dominating ring current proves to be paratropic (in N[3.3.4](+) diatropic) including the nodal N p(z) lone pair into the conjugation. The residual cyclazines N[3.4.4], N[4.4.4](-) and N[4.4.4](+) are heavily twisted and, therefore, are not developing peripheral or diverse ring currents. The TSNMRS information about cyclazines and the parent tricyclic annulene analogues is congruent subject to structure and number of peripheral or internal conjugated pi electrons, the corresponding (anti)aromaticity is in unequivocal accordance with Huckel's rule.}, language = {en} } @article{KleinpeterKoch2021, author = {Kleinpeter, Erich and Koch, Andreas}, title = {Intramolecular carbene stabilization via 3c,2e bonding on basis of the magnetic criterion}, series = {Tetrahedron : the international journal for the rapid publication of full original research papers and critical reviews in organic chemistry}, volume = {95}, journal = {Tetrahedron : the international journal for the rapid publication of full original research papers and critical reviews in organic chemistry}, publisher = {Elsevier Science}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0040-4020}, doi = {10.1016/j.tet.2021.132357}, pages = {9}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The spatial magnetic properties, through-space NMR shieldings (TSNMRS), of bent cyclobutylcarbene 8, 1,2-diboretane-3-ylidene 9, and some carbene analogues of boron 14-18 as most intriguing examples of carbenes, which can be stabilized as homoaromatic systems with 3c,2e bonding, have been calculated using the GIAO perturbation method employing the nucleus independent chemical shift (NICS) concept and the results visualized as iso-chemical-shielding surfaces (ICSS) of various size and direction. The TSNMRS values (actually, ring current effect/anisotropy effects as measurable in H-1 NMR spectroscopy) are employed to qualify and quantify the degree of present 3c,2e-homoaromaticity. Results are confirmed by geometry (bond angles and bond lengths) and spectroscopic data, the delta(B-11)/ppm data and the C-13 chemical shifts of the carbene electron-deficient centre.}, language = {en} } @article{KleinpeterKoch2021, author = {Kleinpeter, Erich and Koch, Andreas}, title = {Quantification of sigma-acceptor and pi-donor stabilization in O, S and Hal analogues of N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) on the magnetic criterion}, series = {The journal of physical chemistry : A, Molecules, spectroscopy, kinetics, environment \& general theory}, volume = {125}, journal = {The journal of physical chemistry : A, Molecules, spectroscopy, kinetics, environment \& general theory}, number = {33}, publisher = {American Chemical Society}, address = {Washington}, issn = {1089-5639}, doi = {10.1021/acs.jpca.1c05257}, pages = {7235 -- 7245}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The spatial magnetic properties, through-space NMR shieldings (TSNMRSs), of stable O, S and Hal analogues of N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) have been calculated using the GIAO perturbation method employing the nucleus-independent chemical shift (NICS) concept and the results visualized as iso-chemical-shielding surfaces (ICSSs) of various sizes and directions. The TSNMRS values (actually the anisotropy effects measurable in H-1 NMR spectroscopy) are employed to qualify and quantify the position of the present mesomeric equilibria (carbenes <-> ylides). The results are confirmed by geometry (bond angles and bond lengths), IR spectra, UV spectra, and C-13 chemical shifts of the electron-deficient carbon centers.}, language = {en} } @article{KleinpeterKoch2021, author = {Kleinpeter, Erich and Koch, Andreas}, title = {Dative or coordinative carbon-boron bond in boron trapped N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs)?}, series = {Tetrahedron : the international journal for the rapid publication of full original research papers and critical reviews in organic chemistry}, volume = {80}, journal = {Tetrahedron : the international journal for the rapid publication of full original research papers and critical reviews in organic chemistry}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0040-4020}, doi = {10.1016/j.tet.2020.131787}, pages = {8}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The spatial magnetic properties, through-space NMR shieldings (TSNMRS), of isolated as well as B-C bond length varied model compounds (BR3 trapped NHCs) have been calculated using the GIAO perturbation method employing the nucleus independent chemical shift (NICS) concept and the results visualized as iso-chemical-shielding surfaces (ICSS) of various size and direction. The TSNMRS values (actually the anisotropy effects measurable in H-1 NMR spectroscopy) are employed to qualify and quantify the present dative vs. coordinative bond character of the boron-carbon bond in the trapped NHCs. Results are confirmed by bond lengths and B-11/C-13 chemical shift variations in the BR3 trapped NHCs.}, language = {en} } @article{BuyinzaDereseNdakalaetal.2021, author = {Buyinza, Daniel and Derese, Solomon and Ndakala, Albert and Heydenreich, Matthias and Yenesew, Abiy and Koch, Andreas and Oriko, Richard}, title = {A coumestan and a coumaronochromone from Millettia lasiantha}, series = {Biochemical systematics and ecology}, volume = {97}, journal = {Biochemical systematics and ecology}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Oxford}, issn = {0305-1978}, doi = {10.1016/j.bse.2021.104277}, pages = {5}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The manuscript describes the phytochemical investigation of the roots, leaves and stem bark of Millettia lasiantha resulting in the isolation of twelve compounds including two new isomeric isoflavones lascoumestan and las-coumaronochromone. The structures of the new compounds were determined using different spectroscopic techniques.}, language = {en} } @article{ZhaoOpitzEljarratetal.2021, author = {Zhao, Yuhang and Opitz, Andreas and Eljarrat, Alberto and Kochovski, Zdravko and Koch, Christoph and Koch, Norbert and Lu, Yan}, title = {Kinetic study on the adsorption of 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane on Ag nanoparticles in chloroform}, series = {ACS applied nano materials}, volume = {4}, journal = {ACS applied nano materials}, number = {11}, publisher = {American Chemical Society}, address = {Washington}, issn = {2574-0970}, doi = {10.1021/acsanm.1c02153}, pages = {11625 -- 11635}, year = {2021}, abstract = {In this study, the kinetics of the adsorption of 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (F(4)TCNQ) on the surface of Ag nanoparticles (Ag NPs) in chloroform has been intensively investigated, as molecular doping is known to play a crucial role in organic electronic devices. Based on the results obtained from UV-visible (vis)-near-infrared (NIR) absorption spectroscopy, cryogenic transmission electron microscopy, scanning nanobeam electron diffraction, and electron energy loss spectroscopy, a two-step interaction kinetics has been proposed for the Ag NPs and F(4)TCNQ molecules, which includes the first step of electron transfer from Ag NPs to F(4)TCNQ indicated by the ionization of F(4)TCNQ and the second step of the formation of a Ag-F(4)TCNQ complex. The whole process has been followed via UV-vis-NIR absorption spectroscopy, which reveals distinct kinetics at two stages: the instantaneous ionization and the long-term complex formation. The kinetics and the influence of the molar ratio of Ag NPs/F(4)TCNQ molecules on the interaction between Ag NPs and F(4)TCNQ molecules in an organic solution are reported herein for the first time. Furthermore, the control experiment with silica-coated Ag NPs manifests that the charge transfer at the surface between Ag NPs and F(4)TCNQ molecules is prohibited by a silica layer of 18 nm.}, language = {en} } @article{KleinpeterKoch2020, author = {Kleinpeter, Erich and Koch, Andreas}, title = {Bent Allenes or Di-1,3-betaines-An Answer Given on the Magnetic Criterion}, series = {The journal of physical chemistry : A, Molecules, spectroscopy, kinetics, environment \& general theory}, volume = {124}, journal = {The journal of physical chemistry : A, Molecules, spectroscopy, kinetics, environment \& general theory}, number = {16}, publisher = {American Chemical Society}, address = {Washington}, issn = {1089-5639}, doi = {10.1021/acs.jpca.0c01392}, pages = {3180 -- 3190}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The spatial magnetic properties, through-space NMR shieldings (TSNMRS), of bent allene 1, the corresponding C-extended 1,3-butadiene derivative 2, and a number of related compounds 3 -20 have been calculated using the gauge-independent atomic orbital perturbation method, employing the nucleus-independent chemical shift concept and visualized as isochemical shielding surfaces of various sizes and directions. Prior to that, both structures and C-13 chemical shifts were calculated and compared with available experimental bond lengths and delta(C-13)/ppm values (also, as a quality criterion for the computed structures). Bond lengths, the delta(C-13)/ppm, and the TSNMRS values are employed to qualify and quantify the electronic structure of the studied compounds in terms of dative or classical electron-sharing bonds.}, language = {en} } @article{BelasriTopalHeydenreichetal.2020, author = {Belasri, Khadija and Topal, Leila and Heydenreich, Matthias and Koch, Andreas and Kleinpeter, Erich and Fulop, Ferenc and Szatmari, Istvan}, title = {Synthesis and conformational analysis of naphthoxazine-fused phenanthrene derivatives}, series = {Molecules}, volume = {25}, journal = {Molecules}, number = {11}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {1420-3049}, doi = {10.3390/molecules25112524}, pages = {15}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The synthesis of new phenanthr[9,10-e][1,3]oxazines was achieved by the direct coupling of 9-phenanthrol with cyclic imines in the modified aza-Friedel-Crafts reaction followed by the ring closure of the resulting bifunctional aminophenanthrols with formaldehyde. Aminophenanthrol-type Mannich bases were synthesised and transformed to phenanthr[9,10-e][1,3]oxazines via [4 + 2] cycloaddition. Detailed NMR structural analyses of the new polyheterocycles as well as conformational studies including Density Functional Theory (DFT) modelling were performed. The relative stability of ortho-quinone methides (o-QMs) was calculated, the geometries obtained were compared with the experimentally determined NMR structures, and thereby, the regioselectivity of the reactions has been assigned.}, language = {en} } @article{KochPoppSteinberg2020, author = {Koch, Arnd and Popp, Andreas and Steinberg, Georg}, title = {Vorwort}, series = {Strafrecht in der alten Bundesrepublik 1949-1990: Grundlagen, Allgemeiner Teil und Rechtsfolgenseite im zeitgeschichtlichen Spiegel von Gesellschaft und Politik}, journal = {Strafrecht in der alten Bundesrepublik 1949-1990: Grundlagen, Allgemeiner Teil und Rechtsfolgenseite im zeitgeschichtlichen Spiegel von Gesellschaft und Politik}, publisher = {Nomos}, address = {Baden-Baden}, isbn = {978-3-8487-7027-4}, doi = {9783748910862-1}, pages = {5 -- 8}, year = {2020}, language = {de} } @article{MansourLungwitzSchultzetal.2020, author = {Mansour, Ahmed E. and Lungwitz, Dominique and Schultz, Thorsten and Arvind, Malavika and Valencia, Ana M. and Cocchi, Caterina and Opitz, Andreas and Neher, Dieter and Koch, Norbert}, title = {The optical signatures of molecular-doping induced polarons in poly(3-hexylthiophene-2,5-diyl)}, series = {Journal of materials chemistry : C, Materials for optical and electronic devices}, volume = {8}, journal = {Journal of materials chemistry : C, Materials for optical and electronic devices}, number = {8}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {2050-7526}, doi = {10.1039/c9tc06509a}, pages = {2870 -- 2879}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Optical absorption spectroscopy is a key method to investigate doped conjugated polymers and to characterize the doping-induced charge carriers, i.e., polarons. For prototypical poly(3-hexylthiophene-2,5-diyl) (P3HT), the absorption intensity of molecular dopant induced polarons is widely used to estimate the carrier density and the doping efficiency, i.e., the number of polarons formed per dopant molecule. However, the dependence of the polaron-related absorption features on the structure of doped P3HT, being either aggregates or separated individual chains, is not comprehensively understood in contrast to the optical absorption features of neutral P3HT. In this work, we unambiguously differentiate the optical signatures of polarons on individual P3HT chains and aggregates in solution, notably the latter exhibiting the same shape as aggregates in solid thin films. This is enabled by employing tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane (BCF) as dopant, as this dopant forms only ion pairs with P3HT and no charge transfer complexes, and BCF and its anion have no absorption in the spectral region of P3HT polarons. Polarons on individual chains exhibit absorption peaks at 1.5 eV and 0.6 eV, whereas in aggregates the high-energy peak is split into a doublet 1.3 eV and 1.65 eV, and the low-energy peak is shifted below 0.5 eV. The dependence of the fraction of solvated individual chains versus aggregates on absolute solution concentration, dopant concentration, and temperature is elucidated, and we find that aggregates predominate in solution under commonly used processing conditions. Aggregates in BCF-doped P3HT solution can be effectively removed upon simple filtering. From varying the filter pore size (down to 200 nm) and thin film morphology characterization with scanning force microscopy we reveal the aggregates' size dependence on solution absolute concentration and dopant concentration. Furthermore, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy shows that the dopant loading in aggregates is higher than for individual P3HT chains. The results of this study help understanding the impact of solution pre-aggregation on thin film properties of molecularly doped P3HT, and highlight the importance of considering such aggregation for other doped conjugated polymers in general.}, language = {en} }