The optimized molecular structure, vibrational frequencies, corresponding vibrational assignments of N-[(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyrazine-2-carboxamide have been investigated experimentally and theoretically using Gaussian09 software package. Potential energy distribution of normal modes of vibrations was done using GAR2PED program. The HOMO and LUMO analysis are used to determine the charge transfer within the molecule. The stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analyzed using NBO analysis. From the NBO analysis it is evident that the increased electron density at the nitrogen and carbon atoms leads to the elongation of their respective bond lengths and a lowering of their corresponding stretching wavenumbers. The calculated geometrical parameters are in agreement with that of similar derivatives. The calculated first hyperpolarizability is high and the calculated data suggest an extended π-electron delocalization over the pyrazine ring and carboxamide moiety which is responsible for the nonlinearity of the molecule.

FT-IR and FT-Raman spectrum of 1-butyl-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dimethyl-imidazole 3-oxide were recorded and theoretical study has been made using Gaussian09 software package. DFT/B3LYP calculations have been done using 6-311++G (d, p) (5D, 7F) basis sets to investigate the vibrational frequencies and geometrical parameters. The assignments of the normal modes are done by potential energy distribution (PED) calculations. First and second hyperpolarizabilities are calculated in order to find its role in non-linear optics. The stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analyzed using NBO analysis. Molecular Electrostatic Potential was calculated by the DFT method and predicts the most reactive part in the molecule. The calculated NMR values are in good agreement with experimental data. Reactive sites of the title molecule have been determined by calculations of average local ionization surfaces and Fukui functions. Analyzing electron density between atoms, intra-molecular non-covalent interactions have been determined. Possible locations prone to autoxidation and locations where degradation could start have been determined by calculation of bond dissociation energies for all single acyclic bonds. Atoms with pronounced interactions with water molecules have been located by calculations of radial distribution functions, obtained after molecular dynamics simulations. The docked title compound forms a stable complex with CDK inhibitor and gives a binding affinity value of-6.3 kcal/mol and the results suggest that the compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against CDK inhibitor. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

The optimized molecular structure, vibrational frequencies, corresponding vibrational assignments of 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole 3-oxide have been investigated experimentally and theoretically. Gauge-including atomic orbital 1H NMR chemical shifts calculations were carried out and compared with experimental data. The HOMO and LUMO analysis is used to determine the charge transfer within the molecule. The stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analyzed using NBO analysis. The calculated geometrical parameters are in agreement with that of similar derivatives. Molecular electrostatic potential was performed by the DFT method. Mulliken’s net charges have been calculated and compared with the atomic natural charges. First and second hyperpolarizability are calculated in order to find its role in non-linear optics. Molecular docking is also reported.

FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of 1-hydroxy-4,5,8-tris(4-methoxyphenyl)anthraquinone were recorded and analyzed. The vibrational wavenumbers were computed using DFT quantum chemical calculations. The data obtained from wavenumber calculations were used to assign the vibrational bands obtained experimentally. A detailed molecular picture of the title compound and its interactions were obtained from NBO analysis. From the MEP plot it is clear that the negative electrostatic potential regions are mainly localized over carbonyl group. There is some evidence of a region of negative electrostatic potential due to π-electron density of the benzo groups. Molecular docking study shows that methoxy groups attached to the phenyl rings and hydroxyl group are crucial for binding and the title compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against PI3K and may act as an anti-neoplastic agent.

FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of 4-Methylphenylquinoline-2-carboxylate were recorded and analyzed. The structure of the molecule has been optimized and structural characteristics have been determined by density functional theory. The geometrical parameters (DFT) are in agreement with the XRD results. HOMO and LUMO and other chemical properties are reported. Nonlinear optical properties are also reported. A detailed molecular picture of the title compound and its interactions were obtained from NBO analysis. The negative (red and yellow) regions of the MEP are related to electrophilic reactivity and the positive (blue) regions to nucleophilic reactivity, as shown in the MEP plot and the carbonyl group and the phenyl rings are observed as electrophilic. PASS analysis predicts that the 4-Methylphenylquinoline-2-carboxylate might exhibit anti-diabetic activity. Molecular docking results suggest that the compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against GPb.

The optimized molecular structure, vibrational frequencies, corresponding vibrational assignments of 2-[(E)-2-(2-bromophenyl)ethenyl]quinoline-6-carboxylic acid have been investigated experimentally and theoretically using Gaussian09 software package. Potential energy distribution of the normal modes of vibrations was done using GAR2PED program. (1)H NMR chemical shifts calculations were carried out by using B3LYP functional with SDD basis set. The HOMO and LUMO analysis is used to determine the charge transfer within the molecule. The stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analyzed using NBO analysis. MEP was performed by the DFT method and the predicted infrared intensities and Raman activities have also been reported. The calculated geometrical parameters are in agreement with that of similar derivatives. The title compound forms a stable complex with PknB as is evident from the binding affinity values and the molecular docking results suggest that the compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against PknB and this may result in development of new anti-tuberculostic agents.

•IR spectrum is analysed experimentally and theoretically.•The wavenumbers are assigned using PED analysis.•The calculated energy gap reveals the molecular activity of the title compound.•The first and second order hyperpolarizabilities are calculated.•Molecular docking predicted anti-tuberculostic activity.

We report the preparation and results of vibrational spectral analysis, which were obtained using both FT-IR and FT-Raman spectroscopy, for three 1-alkyl-1-methylpiperazine-1,4-diium salts (AMPSs), where alkyl is benzyl 4a, n-octadecyl 4b, and methyl 4c, respectively. These were prepared by multistep synthesis from piperazine. The acid–base study of AMPSs was performed and corresponding acid–base constants were obtained. Single crystals of AMPSs suitable for XRD-analysis were obtained and analyzed. The complete vibrational assignments of wavenumbers were made on the basis of a potential energy distribution. The HOMO and LUMO analysis was used to determine the charge transfer within the molecules. The calculated first hyperpolarizabilities of AMPSs 4a–4c are 48.34, 57.77 and 123.41 times that of urea. As can be seen from the MEP plots, the negative electrostatic potential regions are mainly localized over the chlorine and oxygen atoms for compounds 4a and 4b and chlorine and iodine atoms of compound 4c, and are possible sites for electrophilic attack.

FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of 2-[(E)-2-phenylethenyl]quinoline-5-carboxylic acid were recorded and obtained and analyzed. The vibrational wavenumbers were computed using DFT quantum chemical calculations. The geometrical parameters (SDD) of the title compound are in agreement with that of similar derivatives. Stability of the molecule arising from the hyper conjugative interactions, charge delocalization has been analyzed using natural bond orbital analysis. From the natural and Mulliken charges, it can be concluded that electrophilic substitution of the quinoline scaffold is more preferred than nucleophilic substitution. From the MEP map it is evident that the negative regions are mainly localized over the carbonyl group and are possible sites for electrophilic attack. The title compound forms a stable complex with PknB as is evident from the binding affinity values and the molecular docking study suggests that the compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against PknB.

FT-IR spectrum of (2E)-3-(3-nitrophenyl)-1-[4-piperidin-1-yl]prop-2-en-1-one was recorded and analyzed. The vibrational wavenumbers were computed using HF and DFT quantum chemical calculations. The data obtained from wavenumber calculations are used to assign JR bands. Potential energy distribution was done using GAR2PED software. The geometrical parameters of the title compound are in agreement with the XRD results. NBO analysis, HOMO LUMO, first and second hyperpolarizability and molecular electrostatic potential results are also reported. The possible electrophile attacking sites of the title molecule is identified using MEP surface plot study. Molecular docking results predicted the anti-leishmanic activity for the compound. (C) 2015 Published by Elsevier B.V.

The optimized molecular structure, vibrational frequencies, corresponding vibrational assignments of Methyl N-({[2-(2-methoxyacetamido)-4-(phenylsulfanyl) phenyl]amino} [(methoxycarbonyl)imino]methyl)carbamate have been investigated using HF and DFT levels of calculations. The geometrical parameters are in agreement with XRD data. The stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analyzed using NBO analysis. The HOMO and LUMO analysis is used to determine the charge transfer within the molecule. Molecular electrostatic potential study was also performed. The first and second hyperpolarizability was calculated in order to find its role in nonlinear optics. Molecular docking studies are also reported. Prediction of Activity Spectra analysis of the title compound predicts anthelmintic and antiparasitic activity as the most probable activity with Pa (probability to be active) value of 0.808 and 0.797, respectively. Molecular docking studies show that both the phenyl groups and the carbonyl oxygens of the molecule are crucial for bonding and these results draw us to the conclusion that the compound might exhibit pteridine reductase inhibitory activity.

FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of ethyl 3-(E)-(anthracen-9-yl)prop-2-enoate were recorded and analyzed. The conformational behavior of the molecule was also investigated. The vibrational wavenumbers were calculated using DFT quantum chemical calculations. The data obtained from the wavenumber calculations were used to assign vibrational bands obtained experimentally. The geometrical parameters are in agreement with XRD data. The stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analyzed using NBO analysis. The HOMO and LUMO analysis were used to determine the charge transfer within the molecule and quantum chemical parameters related to the title compound. From the MEP analysis, it is clear that the negative electrostatic potential regions are mainly localized over the carbonyl groups and anthracene ring and are possible sites for electrophilic attack and the positive regions are localized at all the hydrogen atoms as possible sites for nucleophilic attack. NLO and NMR studies are also reported. Molecular docking studies suggest that the title compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against IDE and may act as an insulysin inhibitor. Conformational analysis is also reported.

The optimized molecular structure, vibrational frequencies, corresponding vibrational assignments of the title compound have been investigated experimentally and theoretically. The HOMO and LUMO analysis is used to determine the charge transfer within the molecule. The stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analysed using NBO analysis. The hyperpolarisability calculation reveals the present material has a reasonably good propensity for nonlinear optical activity. Due to the different potential biological activity of the title compound, molecular docking study is also reported and the compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against human M2 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor.

The optimized molecular structure, vibrational frequencies, corresponding vibrational assignments of 5-tert-Butyl-6-chloro-N-[(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyrazine-2-carboxamide have been investigated experimentally and theoretically using Gaussian09 software package. Potential energy distribution of normal modes of vibrations was done using GAR2PED program. The HOMO and LUMO analysis is used to determine the charge transfer within the molecule. The stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analyzed using NBO analysis. From the NBO analysis it is evident that the increased electron density at the nitrogen, carbon atoms leads to the elongation of respective bond length and a lowering of the corresponding stretching wave number. The calculated geometrical parameters are in agreement with that of similar derivatives. The calculated first hyperpolarizability is high and the calculated data suggest an extended π-electron delocalization over the pyrazine ring and carboxamide moiety which is responsible for the nonlinearity of the molecule.

FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of (2E)-N-(4-chloro-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-3-yl)-3-phenylprop-2-enamide were recorded and analyzed experimentally and theoretically. The synthesis, (1)H NMR and PES scan results are also discussed. Nonlinear optical behavior of the examined molecule was investigated by the determination of first hyperpolarizability. The calculated HOMO and LUMO energies show the chemical activity of the molecule. The stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analyzed using NBO analysis. From the MEP it is evident that the negative charge covers the carbonyl group and the positive region is over the NH group. The calculated geometrical parameters (SDD) are in agreement with that of similar derivatives. Molecular docking simulations against targets from Mycobacterium tuberculosis are reported and the results suggest that the compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against PknB.

The Fourier-Transform Infrared and Fourier-Transform Raman spectra of 2,2-diphenyl-4-(piperidin-1-yl)butanamide were recorded in the region 4000-400 cm(-1) and 4000-0 cm(-1). The vibrational wavenumbers are computed using HF and DFT methods. The complete vibrational assignments were performed on the basis of potential energy distribution using GAR2PED program. The geometrical parameters of the title compound are in agreement with the XRD data. From the MEP study, the negative electrostatic potential regions are mainly localized of carbonyl group and are possible sites for electrophilic attack and the positive regions are localized all the rings, indicating possible sites for nucleophilic attack. Stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analyzed using natural bond orbital analysis. The calculated HOMO and LUMO energies also confirm that charge transfer occurs within the molecule. PASS analysis of the title compound predicts among other activities, antidyskinetic activity. Molecular docking results draw us to the conclusion that the compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against adenosine A2A and may act as antidyskinetic agent.

FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of 4-chlorophenyl quinoline-2-carboxylate were recorded and analyzed. The vibrational wavenumbers were computed using DFT quantum chemical calculations. The data obtained from wavenumber calculations are used to assign vibrational bands obtained experimentally. Potential energy distribution was done using GAR2PED program. The geometrical parameters obtained theoretically are in agreement with the XRD data. NBO analysis, HOMO-LUMO, first hyperpolarizability and molecular electrostatic potential results are also reported. The calculated hyperpolarizability of the title compound is 77.53 times that of the standard NLO material urea and the title compound and its derivatives are attractive object for future studies of nonlinear optical properties. Molecular docking results suggest that the compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against GPb.

In this work, the vibrational spectral analysis was carried out using FT-IR and FT-Raman spectroscopy of 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole 3-oxide. The computations were performed at DFT levels of theory to get the optimized geometry and vibrational frequencies of the normal modes of the title compound using Gaussian09 software. The complete vibrational assignments of frequencies were made on the basis of potential energy distribution. The calculated HOMO and LUMO energies show the chemical activity of the molecule. The stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analyzed using NBO analysis. The hyperpolarizability values are reported and the first hyperpolarizability of the title compound is 19.61 times that of standard NLO material urea. From the MEP plot, the negative charge covers the nitro group and the positive region is over the hydroxyl group and N-H part of the imidazole ring. The calculated (1)H NMR results are in good agreement with experimental data. Molecular docking study is also reported.