Stabilisation of 2,6-diarylpyridinium cation by through-space polar-π interactions

Joan Simõ Padial, René Degelder, Célia Fonsecaguerra, F. Matthias Bickelhaupt, Jasmin Mecinovic̈

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Abstract

The through-space polar-π interactions between pyridinium ion and the adjacent aromatic rings in 2,6-diarylpyridines affect the pKavalues. Hammett analysis illustrates that the basicity of pyridines correlates well with the sigma values of the substituents at the paraposition of the flanking aryl rings. The through-space polar-π interactions between pyridinium ion and the adjacent aromatic rings in 2,6-diarylpyridines affect the pKavalues. Hammett analysis illustrates that the basicity of pyridines correlates well with the sigma values of the substituents at the paraposition of the flanking aryl rings (see figure).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6268-6271
Number of pages4
JournalChemistry - A European Journal
Volume20
Issue number21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 May 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • basicity
  • Hammett analysis
  • non-covalent interactions
  • polar-π interactions
  • pyridines

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Organic Chemistry

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