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Doctoral Thesis
DOI
https://doi.org/10.11606/T.59.2023.tde-03052023-075104
Document
Author
Full name
Caio Henrique Pinke Rodrigues
E-mail
Institute/School/College
Knowledge Area
Date of Defense
Published
Ribeirão Preto, 2023
Supervisor
Committee
Bruni, Aline Thais (President)
Campos, Eduardo Geraldo de
Mello, Paula Homem de
Soares, Felipe Fantuzzi
Title in Portuguese
Química a serviço da inteligência forense: estudo de novas substâncias psicoativas por metodologia in silico
Keywords in Portuguese
Novas substâncias psicoativas
Química teórica
Quimiometria
Abstract in Portuguese
As novas substâncias psicoativas (NPS-New Psychoactive Substances) estão cada vez mais presentes nas discussões sobre questões de aplicação da lei e políticas públicas. No entanto, ainda existem lacunas na classificação e caracterização das substâncias nunca identificadas, ou daquelas já conhecidas, mas reportadas por seu uso abusivo. Para entender mais sobre essas substâncias, principalmente as anfetaminas e as catinonas, este trabalho buscou aprofundar estudos utilizando metodologias in silico. Investigações espectroscópicas foram realizadas usando três abordagens: Ressonância Magnética Nuclear (RMN), Infravermelho (IV) e Ultravioleta-Visível (UV-Vis). Os dados referentes a cada técnica foram obtidos por meio de métodos de química teórica. A Teoria do Funcional da Densidade (DFT) foi utilizada para coletar dados tanto na fase gasosa quanto em solventes. A ideia foi produzir dados mais próximos aos resultados experimentais. Foram avaliados problemas relacionados à constatação e confirmação desses compostos. Diferentes abordagens quimiométricas foram usadas para verificar a adequação dos dados simulados aos experimentais. Todas as técnicas proporcionaram resultados satisfatórios para a caracterização das classes estudadas. Os modelos resultantes de RMN e IV foram capazes de auxiliar na interpretação dos dados de identificação e na elaboração de padrões de referência ao oferecer informações espectroscópicas. A avaliação realizada com UV-Vis indicou que, para a constatação, não há diferenciação clara entre as classes, necessitando de técnicas adicionais de caracterização, conforme diretrizes internacionais. Concluímos que os métodos in silico podem fornecer informações relevantes sobre as NPS. Esses estudos podem ser feitos de maneira ágil e podem ser capazes de alimentar a tomada de decisões, o que pode ser útil no processo de inteligência forense.
Title in English
Chemistry at the service of forensic intelligence: study of new psychoactive substances through in silico methodology
Keywords in English
Chemometrics
New psychoactive
Psychoactive substances
Theoretical chemistry
Abstract in English
New psychoactive substances (NPS-New Psychoactive Substances) are increasingly present in discussions regarding law enforcement issues and public policy. However, there are still gaps in the classification and characterization of those substances that were never identified or those already known but reported because of abusive use. To understand more about these substances, especially amphetamines, and cathinones, this work sought to deepen studies using in silico methodologies. Spectroscopic investigations were carried out using three approaches: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Infrared (IR), and Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis). Data referring to each technique were obtained through theoretical chemistry methods. Density Functional Theory (DFT) was used to collect data both in the gas phase and in solvents. The idea was to obtain a more reliable reproduction of the experimental results. Problems related to the presumptive and confirmation tests for the substances were evaluated. Different chemometric approaches were used to verify the suitability of the simulated data to the experimental ones. All techniques provided satisfactory results for the characterization of the studied classes. The models resulting from NMR and IR evaluations were able to help in the interpretation of identification data. Besides, they can be a good source of reference standards by offering spectroscopic information. The study carried out with UV-Vis indicated that, for the presumptive evaluation, there is no clear differentiation between the classes, requiring additional characterization techniques, according to international guidelines. We concluded that in silico methods can provide relevant information about NPS. These studies can be done rapidly and can be able to feed decision-making, which can be helpful forensic intelligence process.
 
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2025-03-03
Publishing Date
2023-05-26
 
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