Optimization of the number of considered conformers for the absolute configuration determination of catechin and epicatechin peracetates by VCD

Eleuterio Burgueño-Tapia, Mariano Sánchez-Castellanos, Pedro Joseph-Nathan

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Abstract

Epimeric catechin and epicatechin peracetates offer the possibility to explore the number of conformers needed for the absolute configuration determination without affecting the reliability of the assignment. Comparisons between experimental and DFT B3PW91/DGDZVP calculated curves showed that, in molecules where the conformational flexibility generates a large number of conformers, it is possible to significantly reduce the number of conformers needed to generate VCD results that provide secure absolute configuration assignment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)683-686
Number of pages4
JournalNatural Product Communications
Volume12
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2017

Keywords

  • Absolute configuration
  • Catechin peracetate
  • Epicatechin peracetate
  • Vibrational circular dichroism

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