Solvent effect on bond dissociation enthalpy (Bde) of tetrahydrocurcumin: A theoretical study

Lusia Silfia Pulo Boli, Nufida Dwi Aisyah, Vera Khoirunisa, Heni Rachmawati, Hermawan Kresno Dipojono, Febdian Rusydi

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Abstract

Solvent effect on bond dissociation enthalpy (BDE) of different functional groups of tetrahydrocurcumin is investigated. This is to evaluate how the polarity of a medium affect BDE and to clarify which functional groups hold the key role in its antioxidant activity through hydrogen transfer. We occupy density functional theory to calculate BDE through geometrical optimization and frequency calculation at six sites of tetrahydrocurcumin in water, methanol and chloroform solvents. The solvents represent polar and non-polar medium. Our result shows that BDE is lower in non-polar medium and hydrogen transfer is favored in this medium. A phenolic group is responsible for the antioxidant activity of tetrahydrocurcumin.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFunctional Properties of Modern Materials II
Editors Darminto, Budhy Kurniawan, Risdiana, Isao Watanabe, Agustinus Agung Nugroho
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages215-221
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9783035714968
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event4th International Conference on Functional Materials Science, ICFMS 2018 - Bali, Indonesia
Duration: 13 Nov 201815 Nov 2018

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume966 MSF
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Functional Materials Science, ICFMS 2018
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBali
Period13/11/1815/11/18

Keywords

  • Bond Dissociation Enthalpy
  • Density Functional Theory
  • Solvent Effect

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