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Podh MB, Ratha R, Purohit CS. Template Assisted One-Pot Synthesis of [2], Linear [3], and Radial [4]Catenane via Click Reaction. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202400031. [PMID: 38372572 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Design and synthesis of higher order catenane are unexpectedly complex and involve precise cooperation among the precursors overcoming competing and opposing interactions. We achieved synthesis of [2], linear [3], radial [4] in a one-pot reaction by consecutive ring closing through click reactions. This synthesis gave three isolable products due to two, four, and six-click reactions between suitable coupling partners. Yields of the isolate templated-catenane decrease from lower to higher-ordered catenane (40 %, 12 %, and 4 %), probably due to the bite angle as well as the flexibility of the reacting partners. Removal of templating cobalt(III) ion leads to the formation of fully organic [2], linear [3], and radial [4]catenane. These synthesized catenanes were purified by column chromatography and characterized by 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and ESI-MS spectroscopy. The synthesized catenanes have free binding sites suitable for post-functionalization and may be used for the synthesis of higher-ordered catenane.
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- Mana Bhanjan Podh
- School of Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Jatni, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India -, 752050
- Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India -, 400094
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Jatni, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India -, 752050
- Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India -, 400094
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Jatni, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India -, 752050
- Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India -, 400094
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Tse YC, Au-Yeung HY. Catenane and Rotaxane Synthesis from Cucurbit[6]uril-Mediated Azide-Alkyne Cycloaddition. Chem Asian J 2023; 18:e202300290. [PMID: 37460745 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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The chemistry of mechanically interlocked molecules (MIMs) such as catenane and rotaxane is full of new opportunities for the presence of a mechanical bond, and the efficient synthesis of these molecules is therefore of fundamental importance in realizing their unique properties and functions. While many different types of preorganizing interactions and covalent bond formation strategies have been exploited in MIMs synthesis, the use of cucurbit[6]uril (CB[6]) in simultaneously templating macrocycle interlocking and catalyzing the covalent formation of the interlocked components is particularly advantageous in accessing high-order catenanes and rotaxanes. In this review, catenane and rotaxane obtained from CB[6]-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition will be discussed, with special emphasis on the synthetic strategies employed for obtaining complex [n]rotaxanes and [n]catenanes, as well as their properties and functions.
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- Yuen Cheong Tse
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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Oka Y, Masai H, Terao J. Multistate Structural Switching of [3]Catenanes with Cyclic Porphyrin Dimers by Complexation with Amine Ligands. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202217002. [PMID: 36625214 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202217002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Catenanes with multistate switchable properties are promising components for next-generation molecular machines and supramolecular materials. Herein, we report a ligand-controlled switching method, a novel method for the multistate switching of catenanes controlled by complexation with added amine ligands. To verify this method, a [3]catenane comprising cyclic porphyrin dimers with a rigid π-system has been synthesized. Owing to the rigidity, the relative positions among the cyclic components of the [3]catenane can be precisely controlled by complexation with various amine ligands. Moreover, ligand-controlled multistate switching affects the optical properties of the [3]catenanes: the emission intensity can be tuned by modulating the sizes and coordination numbers of integrated amine ligands. This work shows the utility of using organic ligands for the structural switching of catenanes, and will contribute to the further development of multistate switchable mechanically interlocked molecules.
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- Yuki Oka
- Department of Basic Science, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The, University of Tokyo, 3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, 153-8902, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Basic Science, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The, University of Tokyo, 3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, 153-8902, Tokyo, Japan.,PRESTO, Japan Science and Technology Agency, 4-1-8 Honcho, 332-0012, Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Basic Science, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The, University of Tokyo, 3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, 153-8902, Tokyo, Japan
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Tranquilli MM, Rawe BW, Liu G, Rowan SJ. The effect of thread-like monomer structure on the synthesis of poly[ n]catenanes from metallosupramolecular polymers. Chem Sci 2023; 14:2596-2605. [PMID: 36908946 PMCID: PMC9993857 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc05542b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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The main-chain poly[n]catenane consists of a series of interlocked rings that resemble a macroscopic chain-link structure. Recently, the synthesis of such intriguing polymers was reported via a metallosupramolecular polymer (MSP) template that consists of alternating units of macrocyclic and linear thread-like monomers. Ring closure of the thread components has been shown to yield a mixture of cyclic, linear, and branched poly[n]catenanes. Reported herein are studies aimed at accessing new poly[n]catenanes via this approach and exploring the effect the thread-like monomer structure has on the poly[n]catenane synthesis. Specifically, the effect of the size of the aromatic linker and alkenyl chains of the thread-like monomer is investigated. Three new poly[n]catenanes (with different ring sizes) were prepared using the MSP approach and the results show that tailoring the structure of the thread-like monomer can allow the selective synthesis of branched poly[n]catenanes.
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago Chicago IL USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago Chicago IL USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago Chicago IL USA
- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago Chicago IL USA
- Chemical and Engineering Sciences, Argonne National Laboratory Lemont IL USA
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Au-Yeung HY, Deng Y. Distinctive features and challenges in catenane chemistry. Chem Sci 2022; 13:3315-3334. [PMID: 35432874 PMCID: PMC8943846 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc05391d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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From being an aesthetic molecular object to a building block for the construction of molecular machines, catenanes and related mechanically interlocked molecules (MIMs) continue to attract immense interest in many research areas. Catenane chemistry is closely tied to that of rotaxanes and knots, and involves concepts like mechanical bonds, chemical topology and co-conformation that are unique to these molecules. Yet, because of their different topological structures and mechanical bond properties, there are some fundamental differences between the chemistry of catenanes and that of rotaxanes and knots although the boundary is sometimes blurred. Clearly distinguishing these differences, in aspects of bonding, structure, synthesis and properties, between catenanes and other MIMs is therefore of fundamental importance to understand their chemistry and explore the new opportunities from mechanical bonds.
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- Ho Yu Au-Yeung
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road Hong Kong P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road Hong Kong P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road Hong Kong P. R. China
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Zhang Z, Zhao J, Guo Z, Zhang H, Pan H, Wu Q, You W, Yu W, Yan X. Mechanically interlocked networks cross-linked by a molecular necklace. Nat Commun 2022; 13:1393. [PMID: 35296669 PMCID: PMC8927564 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-29141-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Molecular necklaces have attracted much research attention due to their unique topological structures. Although numerous molecular necklaces with exquisite structures have been constructed, it remains a major challenge to exploit the functions and applications associated with their fascinating architectural and dynamic characteristics. Herein, we report a class of mechanically interlocked networks (MINs) cross-linked by a molecular necklace, in which multiple crown ethers are threaded on a hexagonal metallacyclic framework to furnish a cross-linker with delicate interlocked structures. The molecular necklace cross-linker possesses multiple peculiar advantages: multivalent interactions and rigid metallacycle framework guarantee robust features of MINs while the motion and dissociation of the interlocked structures bring in notable mechanical adaptivity. Moreover, the MINs could respond to the stimuli of K+ and Br−, which lead to the dethreading of crown ether and even the complete decomposition of molecular necklace, respectively, showing abundant active properties. These findings demonstrate the untapped potential of molecular necklaces as cross-linkers and open the door to extend their advanced applications in intelligent supramolecular materials. Constructing cross-linked networks with different topologies is attractive but challenging. Here the authors present mechanically interlocked networks cross-linked by a molecular necklace whose peculiar architectural and dynamic features endow the materials with robust yet mechanically adaptive properties.
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- Zhaoming Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China.
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Cui Z, Gao X, Lin YJ, Jin GX. Stereoselective Self-Assembly of Complex Chiral Radial [5]Catenanes Using Half-Sandwich Rhodium/Iridium Building Blocks. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:2379-2386. [PMID: 35080385 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c13168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Herein, we have successfully achieved the stereoselective synthesis of two chiral radial [5]catenanes in a single step through the self-assembly of bidentate ligands containing l-alanine residues and binuclear half-sandwich organometallic rhodium(III)/iridium(III) clips. Remarkably, these two chiral radial [5]catenanes exhibit complex stereochemical structures as revealed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The eight binuclear units and eight bidentate ligands in their solid-state structures all exhibit a single planar chirality, and the interlocking between molecular macrocycles exhibits a single co-conformational mechanical helical chirality. This indicates that the introduction of the point chirality in the ligands enables the efficient stereoselective construction of mechanically interlocked molecules. Furthermore, by using ligands containing d-alanine residues, radial [5]catenanes with the opposite planar chirality and opposite co-conformational mechanical helical chirality have also been obtained.
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- Zheng Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Organometallic Chemistry, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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Li A, Tan Z, Hu Y, Lu Z, Yuan J, Li X, Xie J, Zhang J, Zhu K. Precise Control of Radial Catenane Synthesis via Clipping and Pumping. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:2085-2089. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c12303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Anquan Li
- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy & State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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Ng AWH, Lai SK, Yee C, Au‐Yeung HY. Macrocycle Dynamics in a Branched [8]Catenane Controlled by Three Different Stimuli in Three Different Regions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202110200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Antony Wing Hung Ng
- State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health and Environment and Department of Chemistry The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road Hong Kong P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health and Environment and Department of Chemistry The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road Hong Kong P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health and Environment and Department of Chemistry The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road Hong Kong P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health and Environment and Department of Chemistry The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road Hong Kong P. R. China
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Ng AWH, Lai SKM, Yee CC, Au-Yeung HY. Macrocycle Dynamics in a Branched [8]Catenane Controlled by Three Different Stimuli in Three Different Regions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 61:e202110200. [PMID: 34676960 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202110200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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A branched [8]catenane from an efficient one-pot synthesis (72 % HPLC yield, 59 % isolated yield) featuring the simultaneous use of three kinds of templates and cucurbit[6]uril-mediated azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CBAAC) for ring-closing is reported. Design and assembly of the [8]catenane precursors are unexpectedly complex that can involve cooperating, competing and non-influencing interactions. Due to the branched structure, dynamics of the [8]catenane can be modulated in different extent by rigidifying/loosening the mechanical bonds at different regions by using solvent polarity, acid-base and metal ions as the stimuli. This work not only highlights the importance of understanding the delicate interplay of the weak and non-obvious supramolecular interactions in the synthesis of high-order [n]catenane, but also demonstrates a complex control of dynamics and flexibility for exploiting [n]catenanes applications.
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- Antony Wing Hung Ng
- State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health and Environment and Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health and Environment and Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health and Environment and Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health and Environment and Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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Bazzoni M, Andreoni L, Silvi S, Credi A, Cera G, Secchi A, Arduini A. Selective access to constitutionally identical, orientationally isomeric calix[6]arene-based [3]rotaxanes by an active template approach. Chem Sci 2021; 12:6419-6428. [PMID: 34084442 PMCID: PMC8115267 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc00279a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Tris(phenylureido)calix[6]arene is endowed with unique properties that make it a valuable macrocyclic component for the synthesis of mechanically interlocked molecules. Its three-dimensional and intrinsically nonsymmetric structure is kinetically selective toward two processes: (i) in apolar media, the threading of bipyridinium based axle-like components takes place exclusively from the upper rim; (ii) SN2 alkylation reactions of a pyridylpyridinium precursor engulfed in the cavity occur selectively at pyridylpyridinium nitrogen atom located at the macrocycle upper rim (active template synthesis). Here we exploit such properties to prepare two series of [3]rotaxanes, each consisting of three sequence isomers that arise from the threading of two identical but nonsymmetric wheels on a symmetric thread differing only for the reciprocal orientation of the macrocycles. The features of the calix[6]arene and the active template synthetic approach, together with a careful selection of the precursors, enabled us to selectively synthesise the [3]rotaxane sequence isomers of each series with fast kinetics and high yields. Expedient access to a series of spatially controlled oriented [3]rotaxane isomers via a metal-free active template approach.![]()
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- Margherita Bazzoni
- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, della Vita e della Sostenibilità Ambientale, Università di Parma Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A I-43124 Parma Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica "G. Ciamician", Università di Bologna Via Selmi 2 I-40126 Bologna Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica "G. Ciamician", Università di Bologna Via Selmi 2 I-40126 Bologna Italy
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- Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Via Gobetti 101 I-40129 Bologna Italy.,Dipartimento di Chimica Industriale "Toso Montanari", Università di Bologna Viale del Risorgimento 4 I-40136 Bologna Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, della Vita e della Sostenibilità Ambientale, Università di Parma Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A I-43124 Parma Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, della Vita e della Sostenibilità Ambientale, Università di Parma Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A I-43124 Parma Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, della Vita e della Sostenibilità Ambientale, Università di Parma Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A I-43124 Parma Italy
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Li K, Wang Y, Guo F, He L, Zhang L. Sliding dynamics of multi-rings on a semiflexible polymer in poly[ n]catenanes. SOFT MATTER 2021; 17:2557-2567. [PMID: 33514985 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm02084b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The sliding dynamics of one- or multi-ring structures along a semiflexible cyclic polymer in radial poly[n]catenanes is investigated using molecular dynamics simulations. The fixed and fluctuating (non-fixed) semiflexible central cyclic polymers are considered, respectively. With increasing bending energy of the central cyclic polymer, for the fixed case, the diffusion coefficient increases monotonically due to the reduction of the tortuous sliding path, while for the fluctuating case, the diffusion coefficient decreases. This indicates that the contribution of the polymer fluctuation is suppressed by a further increase in the stiffness of the central cyclic chain. Compared with the one ring case, the mean-square displacement of the multiple rings exhibits a unique sub-diffusive behavior at intermediate time scales due to the repulsion between two neighboring rings. In addition, for the multi-ring system, the whole set of rings exhibit relatively slower diffusion, but faster local dynamics of threading rings and rotational diffusion of the central cyclic polymer arise. These results may help us to understand the diffusion motion of rings in radial poly[n]catenanes from a fundamental point of view and control the sliding dynamics in molecular designs.
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- Ke Li
- Department of Physics, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310027, China.
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- Department of Physics, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310027, China.
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- Department of Physics, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310027, China.
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- Department of Physics, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China.
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- Department of Physics, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310027, China.
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Wang Q, Liu MC, Sun WQ, Lin RL, Liu JX. Electron transfer photochromism of solid-state supramolecules constructed by cucurbit[ n]uril ( n = 5–8) and 1-(4-carboxybenzyl)-4-[2-(4-pyridyl)-vinyl]-pyridinium chloride. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj04292k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Solid-state supramolecular complexes of a bispyridinium ethylene derivative with cucurbit[n = 5–8]uril exhibit fast responsive photochromic properties, which are caused by the electron transfer from the host to the guest.
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- Qin Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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Ng AWH, Leung YH, Au-Yeung HY. Dynamics of mechanically bonded macrocycles in radial hetero[4]catenane isomers. Org Chem Front 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0qo01658f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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A pair of radial [4]catenane isomers interlocked with two CB[6]s and one β-CD is reported. Due to the different positions of the tightly bound CB[6]s, shuttling dynamics of the β-CD between the two biphenyl stations are different in the isomers.
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- Department of Chemistry
- The University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong
- P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry
- The University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong
- P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry and CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health and Environment
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Zhu L, Li J, Yang J, Au-Yeung HY. Cross dehydrogenative C-O coupling catalysed by a catenane-coordinated copper(i). Chem Sci 2020; 11:13008-13014. [PMID: 34094485 PMCID: PMC8163234 DOI: 10.1039/d0sc05133k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Catalytic activity of copper(i) complexes supported by phenanthroline-containing catenane ligands towards a new C(sp3)–O dehydrogenative cross-coupling of phenols and bromodicarbonyls is reported. As the phenanthrolines are interlocked by the strong and flexible mechanical bond in the catenane, the active catalyst with an open copper coordination site can be revealed only transiently and the stable, coordinatively saturated Cu(i) pre-catalyst is quickly regenerated after substrate transformation. Compared with a control Cu(i) complex supported by non-interlocked phenanthrolines, the catenane-supported Cu(i) is highly efficient with a broad substrate scope, and can be applied in gram-scale transformations without a significant loss of the catalytic activity. This work demonstrates the advantages of the catenane ligands that provide a dynamic and responsive copper coordination sphere, highlighting the potential of the mechanical bond as a design element in transition metal catalyst development. The use of a catenane-supported copper(i) complex for the cross dehydrogenative C–O coupling of phenols and bromodicarbonyls is described.![]()
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- Lihui Zhu
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road Hong Kong P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road Hong Kong P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road Hong Kong P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road Hong Kong P. R. China .,State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road Hong Kong P. R. China
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Gao WX, Feng HJ, Guo BB, Lu Y, Jin GX. Coordination-Directed Construction of Molecular Links. Chem Rev 2020; 120:6288-6325. [PMID: 32558562 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c00321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Since the emergence of the concept of chemical topology, interlocked molecular assemblies have graduated from academic curiosities and poorly defined species to become synthetic realities. Coordination-directed synthesis provides powerful, diverse, and increasingly sophisticated protocols for accessing interlocked molecules. Originally, metal ions were employed solely as templates to gather and position building blocks in entwined or threaded arrangements. Recently, metal centers have increasingly featured within the backbones of the integral structural elements, which in turn use noncovalent interactions to self-assemble into intricate topologies. By outlining ingenious recent examples as well as seminal classic cases, this Review focuses on the role of metal-ligand paradigms in assembling molecular links. In addition, the ever-evolving approaches to efficient assembly, the structural features of the resulting architectures, and their prospects for the future are also presented.
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- Wen-Xi Gao
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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Ronson TK, Wang Y, Baldridge K, Siegel JS, Nitschke JR. An S10-Symmetric 5-Fold Interlocked [2]Catenane. J Am Chem Soc 2020; 142:10267-10272. [PMID: 32453562 PMCID: PMC7291353 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.0c03349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The reaction of sym-pentakis(4-aminothiophenyl)corannulene with 2-formyl-6-methylpyridine and CuI or 2-formyl-1,10-phenanthroline and MII (M = Co, Zn) yields an S10-symmetric 5-fold interlocked [2]catenane of two interpenetrating [CuI5L2]5+ cages or D5-symmetric [MII5L2]10+ cages, respectively. The new structures were characterized by X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Density functional theory computations point to dispersive energies on par with traditional covalent bond energies. Subcomponent exchange reactions favored formation of the [CoII5L2]10+ cage over the [CuI10L4]10+ catenane. The single cage and catenane each cocrystallized with a corannulene guest to form a bowl-in-bowl substructure.
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- Tanya K Ronson
- Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom
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- Health Sciences Platform, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Health Sciences Platform, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Health Sciences Platform, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom
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Tian C, Fielden SDP, Pérez-Saavedra B, Vitorica-Yrezabal IJ, Leigh DA. Single-Step Enantioselective Synthesis of Mechanically Planar Chiral [2]Rotaxanes Using a Chiral Leaving Group Strategy. J Am Chem Soc 2020; 142:9803-9808. [PMID: 32356978 PMCID: PMC7266371 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.0c03447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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We report a one-step
enantioselective synthesis of mechanically
planar chiral [2]rotaxanes. Previous studies of such molecules have
generally involved the separation of enantiomers from racemic mixtures
or the preparation and separation of diastereomeric intermediates
followed by post-assembly modification to remove other sources of
chirality. Here, we demonstrate a simple asymmetric metal-free active
template rotaxane synthesis using a primary amine, an activated ester
with a chiral leaving group, and an achiral crown ether lacking rotational
symmetry. Mechanically planar chiral rotaxanes are obtained directly
in up to 50% enantiomeric excess. The rotaxanes were characterized
by NMR spectroscopy, high-resolution mass spectrometry, chiral HPLC,
single crystal X-ray diffraction, and circular dichroism. Either rotaxane
enantiomer could be prepared selectively by incorporating pseudoenantiomeric
cinchona alkaloids into the chiral leaving group.
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- Chong Tian
- Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom.,School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 200062 Shanghai, China
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Au-Yeung HY, Ng AWH. Mechanical Interlocking of Macrocycles in Different Sequences. Synlett 2020. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1691573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Sequence isomerism is fundamental to the storage, transfer and expression of information in (bio)macromolecules and artificial polymers. Realization of sequence-specific properties in mechanically bonded molecules is extremely challenging due to the huge synthetic difficulty in the precise and controllable non-covalent interlocking of constitutionally different macrocycles in specific orders within a rotaxane or catenane. This Synpacts article highlights how sequence isomers of multicomponent rotaxanes and catenanes can be obtained by novel synthetic strategies and careful building block design.
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