Molecular structure and conformational behavior of 1-methyl-1-phenylsilacyclohexane studied by gas electron diffraction, IR spectroscopy and quantum chemical calculations
1-Methyl-1-phenylsilacyclohexane was studied by GED and quantum chemistry. The value ΔG for Phax-twist ↔ Pheq-orth is 0.18–0.82 kcal/mol from DFT, MP2. The ratio PhaxMeeq:PheqMeax is 58(15):42(15)% from GED data. The rotation of the methyl group influences on orientation of the phenyl ring. IR spectra proves the existence of both conformers in the liquid phase.