Multiwfn is a multifunctional program for wavefunction analysis. Its main functions are: (1) Calculating and visualizing real space function, such as electrostatic potential and electron localization function at point, in a line, in a plane or in a spatial scope. (2) Population analysis. (3) Bond order analysis. (4) Orbital composition analysis. (5) Plot density-of-states and spectrum. (6) Topology analysis for electron density. Some other useful utilities involved in quantum chemistry studies are also provided. The built-in graph module enables the results of wavefunction analysis to be plotted directly or exported to high-quality graphic file. The program interface is very user-friendly and suitable for both research and teaching purpose. The code of Multiwfn is substantially optimized and parallelized. Its efficiency is demonstrated to be significantly higher than related programs with the same functions. Five practical examples involving a wide variety of systems and analysis methods are given to illustrate the usefulness of Multiwfn. The program is free of charge and open-source. Its precompiled file and source codes are available from http://multiwfn.codeplex.com.

Multiwfn: a multifunctional wavefunction analyzer.

Self-Assembly of Discrete Cyclic Nanostructures Mediated by Transition Metals

The biaryl structural motif is a predominant feature in many pharmaceutically relevant and biologically active compounds. As a result, for over a century 1 organic chemists have sought to develop new and more efficient aryl -aryl bond-forming methods. Although there exist a variety of routes for the construction of aryl -aryl bonds, arguably the most common method is through the use of transition-metalmediated reactions. 2-4 While earlier reports focused on the use of stoichiometric quantities of a transition metal to carry out the desired transformation, modern methods of transitionmetal-catalyzed aryl -aryl coupling have focused on the development of high-yielding reactions achieved with excellent selectivity and high functional group tolerance under mild reaction conditions. Typically, these reactions involve either the coupling of an aryl halide or pseudohalide with an organometallic reagent (Scheme 1), or the homocoupling of two aryl halides or two organometallic reagents. Although a number of improvements have developed the former process into an industrially very useful and attractive method for the construction of aryl -aryl bonds, the need still exists for more efficient routes whereby the same outcome is accomplished, but with reduced waste and in fewer steps. In particular, the obligation to use coupling partners that are both activated is wasteful since it necessitates the installation and then subsequent disposal of stoichiometric activating agents. Furthermore, preparation of preactivated aryl substrates often requires several steps, which in itself can be a time-consuming and economically inefficient process.

http://aether.cmi.ua.ac.be/artikels/Artikels%20Gitte/Artikels/Reviews/Heck-Type-lautens.pdf

Aryl-aryl bond formation by transition-metal-catalyzed direct arylation.

THE definitions currently used to classify chemical bonds (in terms of bond order, covalency versus ionicity and so forth) are derived from approximate theories1–3 and are often imprecise. Here we outline a first step towards a more rigorous means of classification based on topological analysis of local quantum-mechanical functions related to the Pauli exclusion principle. The local maxima of these functions define 'localization attractors', of which there are only three basic types: bonding, non-bonding and core. Bonding attractors lie between the core attractors (which themselves surround the atomic nuclei) and characterize the shared-electron interactions. The number of bond attractors is related to the bond multiplicity. The spatial organization of localization attractors provides a basis for a well-defined classification of bonds, allowing an absolute characterization of covalency versus ionicity to be obtained from observable properties such as electron densities.

Classification of chemical bonds based on topological analysis of electron localization functions

The development in the field of coordination polymers or metal-organic coordination networks, MOCNs (metal-organic frameworks, MOFs) is assessed in terms of property investigations in the areas of catalysis, chirality, conductivity, luminescence, magnetism, spin-transition (spin-crossover), non-linear optics (NLO) and porosity or zeolitic behavior upon which potential applications could be based.

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Engineering coordination polymers towards applications

Die Stabilisierung des Rb−-Ions in Na16Rb7Sb7 = Na16(RbRb6)Sb7†‡

Dodecamethyl-hexasila-tetraarsa-adamantane (Sime2)6As4 crystallizes in the cubic space group I 4̄3m with a = 1098.2 pm and Z = 2 formula units. The bond lengths are As-Si - 235.1 pm and C-Si - 185.9 pm. The bond angles at the As atoms are 103.2° and the Si atoms 121.0°

Die Kristallstruktur des Dodekamethyl-hexasila-tetraarsa-adamantans (Sime2)6As4 / Crystal Structure of Dodecamethyl-hexasila-tetraarsa-adamantane (Sime2)6As4

Structure and Reactivity of the α,p-Dimer from 2,2-Dimethyl-1-(1-naphthyl)propyl Radicals



The title compound 2 formed by recombination of two 2,2-dimethyl-1-(1-naphthyl)propyl radicals 1, is the first isolated α,p-dimer from secondary benzyl radicals. 2 is obtained in crystalline form, its structure is determined by X-ray analysis and compared with the results obtained by MMPI calculations. 2 exhibits unusual reactivity in the presence of acid. Its thermal stability is much higher than that experienced with comparable α,p-dimers of tertiary benzyl radicals.

Struktur und Reaktivität des α,p-Dimers aus 2,2-Dimethyl-1-(1-naphthyl)propyl-Radikalen

GaGaTe, a Novel Defect Tetrahedral Structure†

5,5′-Bis[dimethyl(2-thienyl)silyl]-2,2′-bithienyl, C20H22S4Si2, kristallisiert monoklin in der Raumgruppe P21/a mit Z = 2 Formeleinheiten. Das Bithienylgerust liegt planar mit transoider Anordnung der Ringe vor. Der Winkel zwischen den Ebenen des Bithienyls und der endstandigen Thienylgruppen betragt nahezu 90°. Die endstandigen Thienylgruppen sind fehlgeordnet. Die SiC-Bindungen zu den Thienylgruppen sind mit 1.854 A gegenuber den SiCH3-Bindungen verkurzt (1.881 A).



The Crystal and Molecular Structure of 5,5′-Bis[dimethyl(2-thienyl)silyl]-2,2′-bithienyl



5,5′-Bis[dimethyl(2-thienyl)silyl]-2,2′-bithienyl, C20H22S4Si2, crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/a with Z = 2 formula units. The bithienyl skeleton is planar with transoid arrangement of the rings. The angle between the planes of the bithienyl and the outer thienyls is roughly 90°. The outer thienyl rings are disordered. The SiC-bonds to the thienyls are shorter than the SiCH3-bonds (1.854 A and 1.881 A respectively).

Hans Georg von Schnering

Papers

Die Stabilisierung des Rb−-Ions in Na16Rb7Sb7 = Na16(RbRb6)Sb7†‡

Die Kristallstruktur des Dodekamethyl-hexasila-tetraarsa-adamantans (Sime2)6As4 / Crystal Structure of Dodecamethyl-hexasila-tetraarsa-adamantane (Sime2)6As4

Struktur und Reaktivität des α,p-Dimers aus 2,2-Dimethyl-1-(1-naphthyl)propyl-Radikalen

GaGaTe, a Novel Defect Tetrahedral Structure†

Die Kristall‐ und Molekülstruktur von 5,5′‐Bis[dimethyl(2‐thienyl)silyl]‐2,2′‐bithienyl