The parameters of the multiplet structure of the NMR spectra of [15N]indole and their relationship with the molecular electronic structure.

The fine multiplet structure of the 1H NMR spectrum and the proton-coupled 15N NMR spectrum of indole was solved. A complete set of 1H–1H and 1H–15N coupling constants for [15N]indole in CD3CN solution was acquired with high accuracy. <italic>Ab initio</italic> quantum-chemical calculations of coupling constants with the DFT/B3LYP method showed a high level of agreement between the calculated and experimental values. The obtained data could serve as a reliable starting point for establishing the structure of new nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]