Free energies of activation, ΔG≠ (kcal mol−1), calculated at 25 °C and 1 atm for the rate-determining step of vinylogous Henry reactions between 3,5-dialkyl-4-nitroisoxazole and isatin in different solvents.
| Solvent | B3LYP/SMD/6-31+G(d,p) | M06-2X/SMD/6-311++G(d,p)//B3LYP/6-31+G(d,p) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 0-H2O | 22.4 | 21.2 |
| 1-H2O | 22.4 | 21.0 | |
| 3-H2O | 22.1 | 21.2 | |
| 6-H2O | 22.0 | 20.6 | |
| CH3OH | 20.3 | 19.4 | |
| THF | 21.7 | 21.2 | |