A combined atomic force microscopy and computational approach for the structural elucidation of breitfussin A and B: highly modified halogenated dipeptides from Thuiaria breitfussi.

The use of atomic-force microscopy (AFM) with atomic resolution shows great potential for the structural characterization of planar, proton-poor compounds, as these compounds are prone to structural corrections. [1,2] Currently, AFM has limited ability to identify element type and consequently functional groups. Additional computational techniques, such as computer-aided structure elucidation (CASE) and the calculation of 13 C NMR shifts using electronic structure calculations (DFT) may assist in this respect. Herein we show the combined use of spectroscopic methods, AFM, CASE, and DFT to solve the structures of breitfussins A and B, which could not be solved using either method alone. The subject of this study was the Arctic hydrozoan Thuiaria breitfussi (Family Sertulariidae). The few publications on the chemistry of this family show the presence of sterols, [3] polyhalogenated monoterpenes, [4] and anthracenone derivatives. [5] Arctic marine environments support highly diverse and dense populations of marine invertebrates. [6,7] A

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