ISSN:
0020-7608
Keywords:
Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling
;
Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Normal-mode vibrational frequencies were obtained for uracil and 4-hydroxyuracil with the MINDO/3 SCF method. MINDO/3 vibrational frequencies and the moments of inertia for STO-3G optimized geometries yielded a ΔST0 for U ⇄ U* of 1.06 e.u./mol by standard statistical thermodynamic equations. ΔGT0 is then 6.29 kcal/mol in the gas phase for U ⇄ U*. The reaction field continuum model of solvent effect lowers ΔGT0 to 5.3 kcal/mol in aqueous solution. The tautomeric equilibrium constant in solution is then 1.3 × 10-4, in good agreement with experimental values.
Additional Material:
2 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/qua.560180146