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A molecular mechanics (MM3(96)) force field for metal-amide complexes

Journal Article · · Inorganic Chemistry
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ic980641j· OSTI ID:316211
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  1. Pacific Northwest National Lab., Richland, WA (United States)
A molecular mechanics (MM3(96)) force field is reported for modeling metal complexes of amides in which the amide is coordinated through oxygen. This model uses a points-on-a-sphere approach which involves the parameterization of the M{single_bond}O stretch, the M{single_bond}O{double_bond}C bend, and the M{single_bond}O{double_bond}C{single_bond}X (X = C, H, N) torsion interactions. Relationships between force field parameters and metal ion properties (charge, ionic radius, and electronegativity) are presented that allow the application of this model to a wide range of metal ions. The model satisfactorily reproduces the structures of over fifty amide complexes with the alkaline earths, transition metals, lanthanides, and actinides.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
316211
Journal Information:
Inorganic Chemistry, Journal Name: Inorganic Chemistry Journal Issue: 22 Vol. 37; ISSN 0020-1669; ISSN INOCAJ
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English