Apply computational chemistry methods including DFT calculations and molecular dynamics to predict chemical properties. Build QSAR models for drug discovery, analyze molecular descriptors, and implement machine learning approaches for chemical data. Explore quantum chemistry integration with R programming in CoCalc's collaborative environment.
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Advanced Chemical Bonding with R in CoCalc - Chapter 7
Computational Chemistry and R Integration
This notebook contains Chapter 7 from the main Advanced Chemical Bonding with R in CoCalc notebook.
For the complete course, please refer to the main notebook: Advanced Chemical Bonding with R in CoCalc.ipynb
Chapter 7: Computational Chemistry and R Integration
7.1 Quantum Chemical Calculations
Modern computational chemistry uses quantum mechanics to predict molecular properties:
Density Functional Theory (DFT)
Purpose: Calculate electron density distributions
Applications: Geometry optimization, bond energies, reaction pathways
Popular Functionals: B3LYP, PBE0, M06-2X
Molecular Dynamics (MD)
Purpose: Simulate molecular motion over time
Applications: Protein folding, drug binding, material properties
Time Scales: femtoseconds to microseconds
7.2 R Packages for Chemical Data
ChemmineR: Chemical informatics, molecular descriptors
rcdk: Chemistry Development Kit interface
RxnSim: Reaction similarity and analysis
OrgMassSpecR: Mass spectrometry data analysis
7.3 Machine Learning in Chemistry
Predictive Models
QSAR: Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships
Property Prediction: Solubility, toxicity, bioactivity
Reaction Prediction: Yield, selectivity, conditions
`geom_smooth()` using formula = 'y ~ x'
📈 QSAR Model Performance:
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R² = 0.719
RMSE = 0.306
MAE = 0.245
💊 Lipinski Rule Analysis:
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# A tibble: 2 × 5
lipinski_compliant count avg_bioactivity avg_mw avg_logP
<lgl> <int> <dbl> <dbl> <dbl>
1 FALSE 54 2.60 636. 2.47
2 TRUE 46 2.87 320. 1.80
🔬 Key QSAR Insights:
• Lipinski-compliant compounds show better drug-like properties
• Optimal logP around 2-3 for bioactivity
• Molecular weight <500 Da preferred for oral drugs
• R integration enables rapid cheminformatics analysis!
---## From Computational Chemistry and R Integration to Interactive Practice ProblemsWe've explored computational chemistry and r integration, understanding how these fundamental concepts shape our understanding of molecular interactions and chemical behavior.But how do these principles extend to interactive practice problems?In Chapter 8, we'll discover how the concepts we've just learned provide the foundation for understanding even more complex chemical phenomena. You'll see how the principles of bonding and molecular structure directly influence the properties and behaviors we observe in real-world applications.### Journey ForwardThe transition from chapter 7 to chapter 8 represents a natural progression in chemical understanding. The foundational knowledge you've gained here will illuminate the advanced concepts ahead.Continue to Chapter 8: Interactive Practice Problems →orReturn to Main Notebook