Anisotropy Factor Spectra for Weakly Allowed Electronic Transitions in Chiral Ketones

Abstract: Quantum chemical calculations of one‐photon absorption, electronic circular dichroism and anisotropy factor spectra for the A‐band transition of fenchone, camphor and 3‐methylcyclopentanone (3MCP) are reported. While the only weakly allowed nature of the transition leads to comparatively large anisotropies, a proper theoretical description of the absorption for such a transition requires to account for non‐Condon effects. We present experimental data for the anisotropy of 3MCP in the liquid phase and show that corresponding Herzberg–Teller corrections are critical to reproduce the main experimental features. The results obtained with our comprehensive theoretical model highlight the importance of the vibrational degree of freedom, paving the way for a deeper understanding of the dynamics in electronic circular dichroism.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Anisotropy Factor Spectra for Weakly Allowed Electronic Transitions in Chiral Ketones ; day:04 ; month:02 ; year:2025 ; extent:10 ; ChemPhysChem ; (04.02.2025) (gesamt 10)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Kerber, Leon A. ; Kreuz, Oliver ; Ring, Tom ; Braun, Hendrike ; Berger, Robert ; Reich, Daniel M.

Further information

• DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202400898
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2502051308434.606959396407
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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