Force-field parametrization and molecular dynamics simulations of p-menthan-3,9-diols: a family of amphiphilic compounds derived from terpenoids

A set of amphiphilic p-menthan-3,9-diols have been investigated by molecular dynamics simulations. These are four stereoisomers than can be specifically obtained from two terpenoids widely used in biorganic chemistry. For this purpose, the p-menthan-3,9-diols have been explicitly parametrized using both semiempirical and ab initio quantum mechanical calculations. The reliability of these parameters has been validated by predicting different molecular and thermodynamic properties. Molecular dynamics simulations in aqueous solution have been performed with the new parameters. The results provide useful insights about the conformational properties of this family of compounds and the formation of intra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonds.

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