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A Computational Study of the Interaction CN− with the Pristine, Ge-Doped of AlPNTs

In this research, the effects of interaction cyanide ion (CN−) with the pristine and Ge-doped aluminum phosphide nanotube (AlPNTs) are investigated using density functional theory (DFT). At first step all considered configuration models are optimized at the B3LYP/6-31G(d) level of theory. From optimized structures the structural, electrical, NMR parameters, quantum descriptors such as global hardness, global softness, electrophilicity, gap energy, Fermi level energy, electronic chemical potential, electronegativity, natural bond orbital (NBO) and molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) of all models are calculated and results are analyzed. The negative values of Eads reveal that the adsorption process of all models are exothermic, physisorption energetically favored, and spontaneous. Inspections of results demonstrate that the adsorption of CN− on the exterior surface of pristine AlPNTs is stronger than on the exterior surface of Ge-doped AlPNTs. The NBO results indicate that the E(2) values of interaction between of (σAl−P) as donors and some σ* or n* orbitals as acceptors orbital at the all Ge-doped models are lower than those pristine models. The MEP results indicate that the positive potential is localized on Al atoms and it seems that these atoms are suitable sites for nucleophilic attack of CN−.

Computational Study of Solvation Free Energy, Dipole Moment, Polarizability, Hyperpolarizability and Molecular Properties of Betulin, a Constituent of Corypha taliera (Roxb.)

Ab initio calculations were carried out to studysolvation free energy, dipole moment, molecular electrostatic potential (MESP), Mulliken charge distribution, polarizability, hyperpolarizability and different molecular properties like global reactivity descriptors (chemical hardness, softness, chemical potential, electronegativity, electrophilicity index) of betulin. B3LYP/6-31G(d,p) level of theory was used to optimize the structure both in gas phase and in solution. The solvation free energy, dipole moment and molecular properties were calculated by applying the Solvation Model on Density (SMD) in six solvent systems namely water, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), acetonitrile, n-octanol, chloroform and carbontetrachloride. The solvation free energy of betulin increases with decreasing polarity of the solvent. No systematic trend of hyperpolarizability with solvent polarity is found. Molecular electrostatic potential (MESP) and Mulliken population analysis (MPA) reveal that the most possible sites for nucleophilic attack are C30, H76 and H77 and electrophilic attack are O1 and O2 among the atoms in betulin. However, the dipole moment, polarizability, chemical potential, electronegativity and electrophilicity index of betulin increase on going from non-polar to polar solvents. Chemical hardness was also increased with decreasing polarity of the solvent and opposite relation was found in the case of softness. These results provide better understanding of the stability and reactivity of betulin in different solvent systems.Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci. 16(1): 1-9, 2017 (June)

Vibrational spectroscopic investigations and molecular docking studies of biologically active 2-[4-(4-phenylbutanamido)phenyl]-5-ethylsulphonyl-benzoxazole

The optimized molecular structure, vibrational wavenumbers, corresponding vibrational assignments of 2-[4-(4-phenylbutanamido)phenyl]-5-ethylsulphonyl-benzoxazole have been investigated experimentally and theoretically using Gaussian09 software. The wavenumbers were assigned by potential energy distribution and the frontier molecular orbital analysis is used to determine the charge transfer within the molecule. The stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analyzed using NBO analysis. The MEP analysis shows that the negative electrostatic potential regions are mainly localized over the oxygen's of the carbonyl and sulfonyl groups and nitrogen atom of the benzoxazole ring and are possible sites for electrophilic attack and the positive regions are localized over the NH group as possible sites for nucleophilic attack. From the molecular docking study, the ligand binds at the active sites of the protein by weak non-covalent interactions most prominent of which are H-bonding, cation-π and sigma-π interactions.

Influence of Ring Strain and Bond Polarization on the Ring Expansion of Phosphorus Homocycles.

Heterolytic cleavage of homoatomic bonds is a challenge, as it requires separation of opposite charges. Even highly strained homoatomic rings (e.g., cyclopropane and cyclobutane) are kinetically stable and do not react with nucleophiles or electrophiles. In contrast, cycloalkanes bearing electron-donating/withdrawing substituents on adjacent carbons have polarized C-C bonds and undergo numerous heterolytic ring-opening and expansion reactions. Here we show that upon electrophile activation phosphorus homocycles exhibit analogous reactivity, which is modulated by the amount of ring strain and extent of bond polarization. Neutral rings (tBuP)3, 1, or (tBuP)4, 2, show no reactivity toward nitriles, but the cyclo-phosphinophosphonium derivative [(tBuP)3Me]+, [3Me]+, undergoes addition to nitriles giving five-membered P3CN heterocycles. Because of its lower ring strain, the analogous four-membered ring, [(tBuP)4Me]+, [4Me]+, is thermodynamically stable with respect to cycloaddition with nitriles, despite similar P-P bond polarization. We also report the first example of isonitrile insertion into cyclophosphines, which is facile for polarized derivatives [3Me]+ and [4Me]+, but does not proceed for neutral 1 or 2, despite the calculated exothermicity of the process. Finally, we assessed the reactions of [4R]+ R = H, Cl, F toward 4-dimethylaminopyridine (dmap), which suggest that the site of nucleophilic attack varies with the extent of P-P bond polarization. These results deconvolute the influence of ring strain and bond polarization on the chemistry of inorganic homocycles and unlock new synthetic possibilities.

Ozonization, Amination and Photoreduction of Graphene Oxide for Triiodide Reduction Reaction: An Experimental and Theoretical Study

This work proposes a mild and environmentally-friendly approach to prepare a highly efficient functional graphene (termed as AGO-hv) using methods of ozone oxidation, solvothermal synthesis, and photoreduction. The use of ozone oxidation in the first step can effectively increase the interlaminar distance between graphite oxide sheets, and create active sites for nucleophilic attack on the epoxy carbon from ammonia. The amino groups were successfully grafted on the surface of graphene as evidenced by the amidation reaction, with a maximum nitrogen content of 10.46wt% and a C/N molar ratio of 8.46. After further photoreduction of the aminated graphite oxide (AGO), the residual oxygen functionalities, such as C-OH, were effectively removed and the conductivity of the graphene sheet was further recovered. The dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC) exhibited a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 7.51% based on AGO-hv counter electrode (CE), close to that of Pt counterpart (7.79%). The experimental results indicated that the amidation and photoreduction processes were significantly facilitated by the initial ozonization of graphene oxide, and this process significantly improved the electrochemical activity and the conductivity of graphene oxide. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed that AGO-hv had the lowest ionization energy (a better electron-donating ability) and also suitable binding energy with I atoms as well. The combination of ozonization, amination and photoreduction is an efficient route to obtain electrocatalysts with desired compositional distributions and performance for triiodide reduction reaction in DSCs.

A Heck–Matsuda Process for the Synthesis of β‐Arylethenesulfonyl Fluorides: Selectively Addressable Bis‐electrophiles for SuFEx Click Chemistry

AbstractA Heck–Matsuda process for the synthesis of the otherwise difficult to access compounds, β‐arylethenesulfonyl fluorides, is described. Ethenesulfonyl fluoride (i.e., vinylsulfonyl fluoride, or ESF) undergoes β‐arylation with stable and readily prepared arenediazonium tetrafluoroborates in the presence of the catalyst palladium(II) acetate to afford the E‐isomer sulfonyl analogues of cinnamoyl fluoride in 43–97 % yield. The β‐arylethenesulfonyl fluorides are found to be selectively addressable bis‐electrophiles for sulfur(VI) fluoride exchange (SuFEx) click chemistry, in which either the alkenyl moiety or the sulfonyl fluoride group can be the exclusive site of nucleophilic attack under defined conditions, making these rather simple cores attractive for covalent drug discovery.

A Heck-Matsuda Process for the Synthesis of β-Arylethenesulfonyl Fluorides: Selectively Addressable Bis-electrophiles for SuFEx Click Chemistry.

A Heck-Matsuda process for the synthesis of the otherwise difficult to access compounds, β-arylethenesulfonyl fluorides, is described. Ethenesulfonyl fluoride (i.e., vinylsulfonyl fluoride, or ESF) undergoes β-arylation with stable and readily prepared arenediazonium tetrafluoroborates in the presence of the catalyst palladium(II) acetate to afford the E-isomer sulfonyl analogues of cinnamoyl fluoride in 43-97 % yield. The β-arylethenesulfonyl fluorides are found to be selectively addressable bis-electrophiles for sulfur(VI) fluoride exchange (SuFEx) click chemistry, in which either the alkenyl moiety or the sulfonyl fluoride group can be the exclusive site of nucleophilic attack under defined conditions, making these rather simple cores attractive for covalent drug discovery.

Spectroscopic investigations and molecular docking study of (2E)-1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]prop-2-en-1-one using quantum chemical calculations

In this work, the vibrational spectral analysis was carried out using FT-IR and FT-Raman spectroscopy of (2E)-1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]prop-2-en-1-one. The computations were performed at DFT level of theory to get the optimizedgeometry and vibrational wave numbers of the normal modes of the title compound using Gaussian09 software. The complete vibrational assignments of wave numbers were made on the basis of potential energy distribution. The calculated HOMO and LUMO energies show chemical activity of the molecule. The stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analyzed using NBO analysis. The hyperpolarizability values are reported and the first hyperpolarizability of the title compound is 83.85 times that of standard NLO material urea. From the MEP plot, the negative electrostatic potential regions are mainly localized over the carbonyl group, the phenyl rings and are possible sites for electrophilic attack. The positive regions are localized over all the hydrogen atoms and are possible sites for nucleophilic attack. The molecular docking results suggest that the compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against lymphocyte-specific kinase and may results in design of novel T-cell immunosuppressants.

Vibrational and structural observations and molecular docking study on 1-{3-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-1-yl}-ethanone

A combined experimental and theoretical analysis of on molecular structure, vibrational spectra and HOMO-LUMO analysis of 1-{3-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-1-yl}-ethanone is reported. The equilibrium geometry and vibrational wavenumbers have been computed using desnity functional B3LYP method with 6–311++G(d) (5D, 7F) as basis set. The nonlinear optical properties were evaluated by the determination of the first and second hyperpolarizabilities of the title compound. HOMO is localized over the whole molecule except the ring PhIII and the CH3 groups attached to the PhIII while the LUMO is located through out the whole molecule except the CH3 groups attached with the PhIII and this shows that an eventual charge transfer occurs within the molecule. From the molecular electrostatic potential study, the negative electrostatic potential regions are mainly localized over the carbonyl group, phenyl rings and are possible sites for electrophilic attack and the positive regions are localized over the nitrogen atoms as possible sites for nucleophilic attack. The docked ligand title compound forms a stable complex with kinesin spindle protein (KSP) and gives a binding affinity value of −6.7 kcal/mol the results suggest that the compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against KSP.

FT-IR, FT-Raman and molecular docking study of ethyl 4-(2-(4-oxo-3-phenethyl-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-2-ylthio)acetamido)benzoate

FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of ethyl 4-(2-(4-oxo-3-phenethyl-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-2-ylthio)acetamido)benzoate were recorded, assigned and compared with theoretical results. Stability of the molecule arising from hyperconjugative interactions, charge delocalization has been analyzed using natural bond orbital analysis. From the optimized geometry of the molecule, molecular electrostatic potential, nonlinear optical properties and frontier molecular orbitals of the title compound were performed at the DFT level. From the molecular electrostatic potential map, it is evident that the maximum negative region is localized over the sulphur atoms and N3 atom of triazole ring and the maximum positive region is localized on NH group, indicating a possible site for nucleophilic attack. The predicted nonlinear optical properties of the title compound are much greater than that of urea. The molecular docking studies show that the docked ligand, title compound forms a stable complex with pyrrole inhibitor and gives a binding affinity value of −9.5 kcal/mol and this results suggest that the compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against pyrrole inhibitor.

Secondary ubiquitin-RING docking enhances Arkadia and Ark2C E3 ligase activity.

RING-domain E3 ligases enhance transfer of ubiquitin to substrate proteins by stabilizing the RING-bound thioester-linked E2∼ubiquitin conjugate in a defined conformation that primes the active site for nucleophilic attack. Here we report that the monomeric RING domains from the human E3 ligases Arkadia and Ark2C bind directly to free ubiquitin with an affinity comparable to that of other dedicated ubiquitin-binding domains. Further work showed that the Ark-like RING domain and the noncovalently bound ubiquitin molecule coordinately stabilize the E2-conjugated ubiquitin (donor ubiquitin) in the 'closed' conformation. Our studies identify the RING domain of Arkadia as a ubiquitin-binding domain and provide insight into a new ubiquitin-dependent mechanism used by monomeric RING domains to activate ubiquitin transfer. This study also suggests how substrates that have been monoubiquitinated could be favored for further ubiquitination.

Nucleophilic addition of CN− ion to [sbnd]C[dbnd]N bond of aza-BODIPY leading to turn-on fluorescence sensor

We report for the first time that 1,3,5,7-tetraaryl aza-BODIPYs can be used as an exclusive chemodosimetric, colorimetric and turn-on fluorescence sensor for CN− ion. We demonstrated that CN− ion attacks the CN bond of aza-BODIPY core via nucleophilic addition reaction and the resultant compound show significant alteration in electronic properties because of disruption of conjugation as verified by spectral and electrochemical studies. Specially, the aza-BODIPY which exhibit moderate fluorescence in NIR region changes to fluorescent compound which emits strongly in the visible region and thus the 1,3,5,7-tetraaryl aza-BODIPY can be used as turn-on fluorescence sensor for CN− ion. We also used 2-formyl-1,3,5,7-tetraaryl aza-BODIPY which has both CN and CHO active sites for nucleophilic attack by CN− ion and showed that CN− ion prefer CN over CHO as demonstrated here.

FT-IR, HOMO–LUMO, NBO, MEP analysis and molecular docking study of 3-Methyl-4-{(E)-[4-(methylsulfanyl)-benzylidene]amino}1H-1,2,4-triazole-5(4H)-thione

FT-IR spectrum of 3-Methyl-4-{(E)-[4-(methylsulfanyl)-benzylidene]amino}1H-1,2,4-triazole-5(4H)-thione was recorded and analysed. The vibrational wavenumbers were computed and at HF and DFT levels of theory. The data obtained from wavenumber calculations are used to assign the vibrational bands obtained in the IR spectrum. The NH stretching wavenumber is red shifted in the IR spectrum from the computed value, which indicates the weakening of the NH bond. The geometrical parameters of the title compound are in agreement with the XRD results. NBO analysis, HOMO–LUMO, first and second order hyperpolarizability and molecular electrostatic potential results are also reported. From the MEP map it is evident that the negative regions are localized over the sulphur atoms and N3 atom of triazole ring and the maximum positive region is localized on NH group, indicating a possible site for nucleophilic attack. Prediction of Activity Spectra analysis of the title compound predicts anti-tuberculostic activity with probability to be active value of 0.543. Molecular docking studies reveal that the triazole nitrogen atoms and the thione sulphur atom play vital role in bonding and results draw us to the conclusion that the compound might exhibit anti-tuberculostic activity.

Molecular conformational analysis, vibrational spectra, NBO, NLO, HOMO–LUMO and molecular docking studies of ethyl 3-(E)-(anthracen-9-yl)prop-2-enoate based on density functional theory calculations

FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of ethyl 3-(E)-(anthracen-9-yl)prop-2-enoate were recorded and analyzed. The conformational behavior of the molecule was also investigated. The vibrational wavenumbers were calculated using DFT quantum chemical calculations. The data obtained from the wavenumber calculations were used to assign vibrational bands obtained experimentally. The geometrical parameters are in agreement with XRD data. The stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analyzed using NBO analysis. The HOMO and LUMO analysis were used to determine the charge transfer within the molecule and quantum chemical parameters related to the title compound. From the MEP analysis, it is clear that the negative electrostatic potential regions are mainly localized over the carbonyl groups and anthracene ring and are possible sites for electrophilic attack and the positive regions are localized at all the hydrogen atoms as possible sites for nucleophilic attack. NLO and NMR studies are also reported. Molecular docking studies suggest that the title compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against IDE and may act as an insulysin inhibitor. Conformational analysis is also reported.

Vibrational spectra, HOMO, LUMO, NBO, MEP analysis and molecular docking study of 2,2-diphenyl-4-(piperidin-1-yl)butanamide

The Fourier-Transform Infrared and Fourier-Transform Raman spectra of 2,2-diphenyl-4-(piperidin-1-yl)butanamide were recorded in the region 4000–400cm−1 and 4000–0cm−1. The vibrational wavenumbers are computed using HF and DFT methods. The complete vibrational assignments were performed on the basis of potential energy distribution using GAR2PED program. The geometrical parameters of the title compound are in agreement with the XRD data. From the MEP study, the negative electrostatic potential regions are mainly localized of carbonyl group and are possible sites for electrophilic attack and the positive regions are localized all the rings, indicating possible sites for nucleophilic attack. Stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analyzed using natural bond orbital analysis. The calculated HOMO and LUMO energies also confirm that charge transfer occurs within the molecule. PASS analysis of the title compound predicts among other activities, antidyskinetic activity. Molecular docking results draw us to the conclusion that the compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against adenosine A2A and may act as antidyskinetic agent.

Synthesis, spectral analysis (FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and UV–visible) and quantum chemical studies on molecular geometry, NBO, NLO, chemical reactivity and thermodynamic properties of novel 2-amino-4-(4-(dimethylamino)phenyl)-5-oxo-6-phenyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrano[3,2-c]quinoline-3-carbonitrile

In the present study novel 2-amino-4-(4-(dimethylamino)phenyl)-5-oxo-6-phenyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrano[3,2-c]quinoline-3-carbonitrile was synthesized and characterized by FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, UV–visible spectroscopy and mass spectral analysis. The chemical calculations were done by DFT level of theory using Becke3–Lee–Yang–Parr (B3LYP) and Coulomb Attenuating Method (CAM-B3LYP)/6-31G(d,p) basis set. 1H, 13C chemical shifts and vibrational wavenumbers were calculated and good correlation with the experimental data has been accomplished. UV–Visible spectrum of the molecule was recorded in the region 200–500nm and the electronic properties and composition were obtained using Time Dependent Density Functional Theory (TDDFT) method. Hyperconjugative interactions were studied with the help of natural bond orbital analysis. Electric dipole moment, polarizability and first static hyperpolarizability values have been calculated. The results show that the title compound possesses nonlinear optical behavior with non-zero values. The thermodynamic properties of the compound were calculated at different temperatures. The local reactivity descriptors show that C(7) is most reactive site for nucleophilic attack.

Tuning the Polymerization Behavior of Silicon-Bridged [1]Ferrocenophanes Using Bulky Substituents

Sila[1]ferrocenophanes bearing bulky nitrogen- and silicon-based substituents at the ansa bridge have been prepared by nucleophilic substitution of chloride at silicon in Fe(η5-C5H4)2SiClH (3) by Li[N(SiMe3)2] and K[Si(SiMe3)3]. The resulting compounds, Fe(η5-C5H4)2Si[N(SiMe3)2]H (4) and Fe(η5-C5H4)2Si[Si(SiMe3)3]H (5), have been fully characterized, and their ring-opening polymerization (ROP) chemistry has been explored. Upon heating for 3 h, 4 yields the polymer [(η5-C5H4)Fe(η5-C5H4)Si{N(SiMe3)2}H]n (Mn = 38 000 Da, PDI = 7.5), but 5 does not react due to the larger steric bulk of the substituent on silicon. ROP initiated by Na[C5H5] under photolytic conditions involving Fe−Cp bond cleavage occurred for both 4 and 5, to afford (η5-C5H5)Fe(η5-C5H4)[SiRH(η5-C5H4)Fe(η5-C5H4)]n−1SiRH(η1-C5H5) (R = N(SiMe3)2: n = 20 and 60; R = Si(SiMe3)3: n = 20 and 50), but anionic ROP initiated with nBuLi was unsuccessful, presumably due to the close proximity of the bulky group to the site of nucleophilic attack. The pol...

Study of the molecular structure and chemical reactivity of pinocembrin by DFT calculations

Pinocembrin flavonoid (C15H12O4), 5,7-Dihidroxyflavanone, is one of the major chemical constituents of propolis extracts which is characterized by possessing antioxidant activity. However, the relationship between its structure and antioxidant properties are little known. The principal objective of this work was to study the molecular structure and chemical reactivity (electronic affinity, A; ionization potential, I; electronegativity, χ; hardness, η; electrophilicity, ω; Fukui indices) of pinocembrin employing the Density Functional Theory (DFT) method and different model chemistries, which include the PBEPBE, PBE1PBE, MPW1PW91, B3LYP and M05-2X functionals in combination with the 6-31G(d,p) and 6-31+G(d,p) basis set, in search of the most accurate results. This study indicate that different model chemistries were able to reproduce the molecular structure of pinocembrin compared with experimental reference data (R>0.99). It is remarkable that M05-2X/6-31G(d,p) afford the best quality to simulate pinocembrin structure. Low values of chemical potential, obtained by different model chemistries, indicate that pinocembrin is capable to donate electrons and participle as an antioxidant compound, while the local reactivity analyzed through the Fukui indices showed that C(4) was the preferred sites for nucleophilic attack, and O(4) and C(8) sites participle in electrophilic and radical attack.

Infrared spectrum, structural and optical properties and molecular docking study of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-phenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carbaldehyde

The optimized molecular structure, vibrational frequencies, corresponding vibrational assignments of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-phenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carbaldehyde have been investigated experimentally and theoretically. The title compound was optimized using at HF and DFT levels of calculations. The B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) (5D,7F) results and in agreement with experimental infrared bands. The normal modes are assigned using potential energy distribution. The stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interaction and charge delocalization has been analyzed using natural bonding orbital analysis. The frontier molecular orbital analysis is used to determine the charge transfer within the molecule. From molecular electrostatic potential map, it is evident that the negative electrostatic potential regions are mainly localized over the carbonyl group and mono substituted phenyl ring and are possible sites for electrophilic attack and, positive regions are localized around all para substituted phenyl and pyrazole ring, indicating possible sites for nucleophilic attack. First hyperpolarizability is calculated in order to find its role in nonlinear optics. The geometrical parameters are in agreement with experimental data. From the molecular docking studies, it is evident that the fluorine atom attached to phenyl ring and the carbonyl group attached to pyrazole ring are crucial for binding and the results draw us to the conclusion that the compound might exhibit phosphodiesterase inhibitory activity.

Spectroscopic investigation (FT-IR, FT-Raman), HOMO–LUMO, NBO analysis and molecular docking study of 2-[(4-chlorobenzyl)sulfanyl]-4-(2-methylpropyl)-6-[3-trifluoromethyl)-anilino]pyrimidine-5-carbonitrile, a potential chemotherapeutic agent

FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of 2-[(4-chlorobenzyl)sulfanyl]-4-(2-methylpropyl)-6-[3-trifluoromethyl)-anilino]pyrimidine-5-carbonitrile were recorded and analyzed. The vibrational wave numbers were computed using DFT quantum chemical calculations. The data obtained from wave number calculations are used to assign vibrational bands obtained in infrared and Raman spectra. Potential energy distribution was done using GAR2PED program. The NH stretching wave number is red shifted by102cm−1 in IR from the computed wave number, which indicates the weakening of the NH bond. The geometrical parameters (DFT) of the title compound are in agreement with the XRD results. NBO analysis, HOMO–LUMO, first hyperpolarizability and molecular electrostatic potential results are also reported. From the MEP map it is evident that the negative electrostatic potential regions are mainly localized over the CN and CF3 groups and are possible sites for electrophilic attack and positive regions are localized around NH group, indicating possible sites for nucleophilic attack. The preliminary docking results suggest that the title compound might exhibit inhibitory activity against GPb and may act as a potential anti-diabetic compound.