Proton Spin–Spin Coupling Constants in Isothiazole, Isoxazole, and some of their Alkyl Derivatives

Abstract

The signs and magnitudes of the spin–spin coupling constants over three to six bonds between protons in isothiazole, isoxazole, and in 10 of their alkyl derivatives are measured and discussed in terms of the coupling mechanisms. The chemical shifts of ring protons and methyl protons appear to arise from a common mechanism originating in the ring but are not simply related to electron densities calculated by molecular orbital theory at the CNDO/2 level of approximation.