Homogenous catalysis of peroxynitrite conversion to nitrate by diaryl selenide: a theoretical investigation of the reaction mechanism

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Názov: Homogenous catalysis of peroxynitrite conversion to nitrate by diaryl selenide: a theoretical investigation of the reaction mechanism
Autori: Yuan Xue, Carrie Salmon, Valentin Gogonea
Zdroj: Front Chem
Frontiers in Chemistry, Vol 12 (2024)
Informácie o vydavateľovi: Frontiers Media SA, 2024.
Rok vydania: 2024
Predmety: 0301 basic medicine, Chemistry, 03 medical and health sciences, nitrate, reaction mechanism, nitrite, QD1-999, 01 natural sciences, diaryl selenide, peroxynitrite, substituent effect, 0104 chemical sciences
Popis: Quenching peroxynitrite (a reactive oxidant species) is a vital process in biological systems and environmental chemistry as it maintains redox balance and mitigates damaging effects in living cells and the environment. In this study, we report a systematic analysis of the mechanism of transforming peroxynitrite into nitrate using diaryl selenide in water. Through quantum mechanical calculations, we investigate the dynamic isomerization of peroxynitrite in a homogeneous catalytic environment. The mapped potential energy surfaces (PESs) generated using various methods in conjunction with different basis sets suggest that the isomerization mechanism includes four major steps: the reaction of peroxynitrite with diaryl selenide via oxygen-bound selenium; selenium oxidation in the presence of an appropriate oxidant; oxygen transfer; and ultimately, the generation of nitrate. The molecular orbital analysis suggests a substituent effect on the aromatic ring of diaryl selenide in this reaction. Changes in both molecular orbitals and electrostatic potential highlight the significance of the electron transfer step in ensuring the progression of this reaction.
Druh dokumentu: Article
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ISSN: 2296-2646
DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1486175
Prístupová URL adresa: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39737223
https://doaj.org/article/3ea0c1ce43f54507aa9d3ef43dfccda2
Rights: CC BY
Prístupové číslo: edsair.doi.dedup.....aef90d093ff82864cb68bbbe7b310006
Databáza: OpenAIRE
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Abstrakt:Quenching peroxynitrite (a reactive oxidant species) is a vital process in biological systems and environmental chemistry as it maintains redox balance and mitigates damaging effects in living cells and the environment. In this study, we report a systematic analysis of the mechanism of transforming peroxynitrite into nitrate using diaryl selenide in water. Through quantum mechanical calculations, we investigate the dynamic isomerization of peroxynitrite in a homogeneous catalytic environment. The mapped potential energy surfaces (PESs) generated using various methods in conjunction with different basis sets suggest that the isomerization mechanism includes four major steps: the reaction of peroxynitrite with diaryl selenide via oxygen-bound selenium; selenium oxidation in the presence of an appropriate oxidant; oxygen transfer; and ultimately, the generation of nitrate. The molecular orbital analysis suggests a substituent effect on the aromatic ring of diaryl selenide in this reaction. Changes in both molecular orbitals and electrostatic potential highlight the significance of the electron transfer step in ensuring the progression of this reaction.
ISSN:22962646
DOI:10.3389/fchem.2024.1486175