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Fong A, Campbell CL, Huynh S, McCormick McPherson LJ, Teat SJ, Bebbington MWP, Dalgarno SJ. Facile synthetic routes to bridge-functionalised calix[4]arenes. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:3302-3305. [PMID: 35175262 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc06889j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ring-opening of furans at the equatorial methylene bridge positions of a calix[4]arene gives access to a range of new molecules (in good yield) that have widespread potential impact in supramolecular chemistry amongst other areas.
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- Angela Fong
- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, UK.
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, UK.
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, UK.
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- Station 11.3.1, Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, USA
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- Station 11.3.1, Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, USA
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, UK. .,Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave., Montclair, NJ 07043, USA
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, UK.
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Sakata Y, Tsuyuki R, Sugimoto S, Akine S. Metal-dependent selective formation of calix[4]arene assemblies based on dynamic covalent chemistry. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:13510-13513. [PMID: 34817475 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc05553d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The reaction of calix[4]arene derivatives 1a and 1b bearing four salicylaldehyde moieties with 1,3-propanediamine gave macrocyclic trimers 5a and 5b, respectively, which have intramolecular bridges formed via the flattened cone conformation. In contrast, a capsular-shaped dimeric cage [7a·2Na]2+ was selectively formed when the conformation of the calix[4]arene moiety of 1a was fixed in the spread cone conformation by complexation with Na+ at the lower-rim amide groups.
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- Yoko Sakata
- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan. .,Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan. .,Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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Johnstone MD, Schwarze EK, Clever GH, Pfeffer FM. Modular synthesis of linear bis- and tris-monodentate fused [6]polynorbornane-based ligands and their assembly into coordination cages. Chemistry 2015; 21:3948-55. [PMID: 25581775 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201405037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2014] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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A modular approach has been developed for the synthesis of rigid linear di- and tritopic ligands based on a fused [6]polynorbornane scaffold. The design provides up to three sites for installing functionality, including both "ends" and a "central" position with the advantage that each region can be independently addressed during synthesis. To illustrate the utility of the approach, both pyridyl and picolyl units were incorporated to provide six new ligands, with centers and ends either matched or mismatched. Indeed, both [M2L4] cages with endohedral functionality and [M3L4] complexes were cleanly produced from these ligands with assembled structures confirmed by using (1)H NMR spectroscopy, HRMS, and molecular modelling.
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- Mark D Johnstone
- Research Centre for Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3217 (Australia) http://www.deakin.edu.au/profiles/fred-pfeffer
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Guzmán-Percástegui E, Vonlanthen M, Quiroz-García B, Flores-Alamo M, Rivera E, Castillo I. Supramolecular fluorescence enhancement via coordination-driven self-assembly in bis-picolylcalixarene blue-emitting M2L2Xn macrocycles. Dalton Trans 2015; 44:15966-75. [DOI: 10.1039/c5dt02058a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Photoactive macrocycles are obtained through coordination-driven self-assembly between calixarene L and Zn2+, Pd2+, Ag+, and Cd2+. Blue emission enhancement of L is observed upon assembly. M2L2Xn act as turn-off sensors for picric acid.
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- Edmundo Guzmán-Percástegui
- Instituto de Química
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- Circuito Exterior
- Ciudad Universitaria
- México D.F. 04510
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- Circuito Exterior
- Ciudad Universitaria
- México D.F. 04510
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- Instituto de Química
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- Circuito Exterior
- Ciudad Universitaria
- México D.F. 04510
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- Facultad de Química
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- Ciudad Universitaria
- México D. F. 04510
- México
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- Circuito Exterior
- Ciudad Universitaria
- México D.F. 04510
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- Instituto de Química
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- Circuito Exterior
- Ciudad Universitaria
- México D.F. 04510
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Xia YX, Han Y, Chen CF. Synthesis and Reactions of Triptycene-Derived Bromocalix[5]arenes: Conformational Transformation from Cone to 1,2-Alternate. European J Org Chem 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.201301668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Stickel M, Maichle-Moessmer C, Mayer HA. Trimeric Cage Complexes of Platinum Group and Coin Metals. Eur J Inorg Chem 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201301325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Hu WJ, Liu LQ, Ma ML, Zhao XL, Liu YA, Mi XQ, Jiang B, Wen K. A Trigonal Prismatic Ligand in the Metal-Mediated Self-Assembly of One- and Two-Dimensional Metallosupramolecular Polymers. Inorg Chem 2013; 52:9309-19. [DOI: 10.1021/ic400751n] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- Wen-Jing Hu
- Sustainable Technology Research Center, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai 201210, China
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Wu J, Zhao L, Wang D, Wang M. Synthesis, Structure and Coordination Self-Assembly of Azacalix[4-n]pyridine[n]pyrazines (n=1-3). CHINESE J CHEM 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/cjoc.201300078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Yamakado R, Sugimoto S, Matsuoka SI, Suzuki M, Funahashi Y, Takagi K. Preparation of Molecular Cage by Coordination of m-Calix[3]amide Bearing Pyridine with Palladium Complex. CHEM LETT 2012. [DOI: 10.1246/cl.2012.249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Ryohei Yamakado
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology
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Koblenz TS, Dekker HL, de Koster CG, van Leeuwen PWNM, Reek JNH. Diphosphine capsules for transition-metal encapsulation. Chem Asian J 2011; 6:2444-62. [PMID: 21661114 DOI: 10.1002/asia.201100092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2011] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Self-assembly and characterization of novel heterodimeric diphosphine capsules formed by multiple ionic interactions and composed of one tetracationic diphosphine ligand and one complementary tetraanionic calix[4]arene are described. Encapsulation of a palladium atom within a diphosphine capsule is achieved successfully by using the metal complex of the tetracationic diphosphine ligand for the assembly process. In this templated approach to metal encapsulation, the transition-metal complex is an integrated part of the capsule with the transition metal located inside the capsule and is not involved in the assembly process. We present two approaches for capsule assembly by mixing solutions of the precharged building blocks in methanol and mixing solutions of the neutral building blocks in methanol. The scope of the diphosphine capsules and the metallodiphosphine capsules is easily extended by applying tetracationic diphosphine ligands with different backbones (ethylene, diphenyl ether, and xanthene) and cationic binding motifs (p-C(6)H(4)-CH(2)-ammonium, m-C(6)H(4)-ammonium, and m-C(6)H(4)-guanidinium). These tetracationic building blocks with different flexibilities and shapes readily associate into capsules with the proper capsular structure, as is indicated by (1)H NMR spectroscopy, 1D NOESY, ESI-MS, and modeling studies.
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- Tehila S Koblenz
- Homogeneous and Supramolecular Catalysis, Van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Postbox 94720, 1090 GS Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Li X, Li Y, Yang WP, Chen YY, Gong SL. Different metal-ion-induced dimeric self-assembling cavities based on thiacalix[4]benzocrown-4 isomers. Dalton Trans 2011; 40:367-76. [PMID: 21107462 DOI: 10.1039/c0dt00543f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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To construct the self-assembly of metal-ion-induced well-ordered architectures based on calixcrowns, isomeric thiacalix[4]benzocrowns-4 1 and 2 with rigid and small crown units were employed as the new scaffolds. They all show remarkable selectivity for Ag(+) and their complexation ability towards Ag(+) results in two novel dimeric aggregates of calixcrowns, which were first evidenced by ESI-MS, (1)H and DOSY-NMR spectra. Ultimately, X-ray diffraction experiments confirmed unambiguously the existence of the two metal-ion-induced dimers in lower rim/lower rim mode, and showed that dimerization of calixcrown 1 or 2 in the presence of Ag(+) could form dimeric supramolecular cavity with a small inner room. Moreover, the positional isomerism of their crown units (o-benzocrown unit for ligand 1 and m-benzocrown unit for 2) led to a dramatic change in the configuration of the two dimeric cavities 1·Ag(+) and 2·Ag(+). For dimeric cavity 1·Ag(+), two silver centers seamed two thiacalix[4]crown molecules together and resided at the edge of the dimeric self-assembling cavity; for dimeric cavity 2·Ag(+), one Ag(+) stitched two thiacalixcrowns together and was encapsulated in the center of the self-assembling cavity, while the other Ag(+) is tied down to one end of the dimer. Consequently, as a result of the different construction of dimeric cavities 1·Ag(+) and 2·Ag(+) the extended structures of the complexes are also different. The neighbour self-assembling cavities 1·Ag(+) are mutually oriented side-by-side and form a 1-D rectilineal polymeric chain. While, the neighbour self-assembling cavities 2·Ag(+) arrange themselves in a typical head-to-tail fashion to form a zig-zag polymeric chain.
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- Xiong Li
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, PR China
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Ma ML, Li XY, Zhao XL, Guo F, Jiang B, Wen K. Silver-mediated self-assembly of metallosupramolecular networks based on pyrimidine-containing oxacalix[n]aromatics. CrystEngComm 2011. [DOI: 10.1039/c0ce00812e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Li XY, Liu LQ, Ma ML, Zhao XL, Wen K. Coordination-driven self-assembly of discrete and polymeric copper(ii) and dicopper(ii) supramolecular structures based on oxacalix[2]benzene[2]pyrazines. Dalton Trans 2010; 39:8646-51. [DOI: 10.1039/c000180e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ma ML, Li XY, Wen K. Coordination-Driven Self-Assembly of a Discrete Molecular Cage and an Infinite Chain of Coordination Cages Based on ortho-Linked Oxacalix[2]benzene[2]pyrazine and Oxacalix[2]arene[2]pyrazine. J Am Chem Soc 2009; 131:8338-9. [DOI: 10.1021/ja900291w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Ming-Liang Ma
- Division of Supramolecular Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Brain Functional Genomics, MOE & STCSM, Shanghai Institute of Brain Functional Genomics, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Division of Supramolecular Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Brain Functional Genomics, MOE & STCSM, Shanghai Institute of Brain Functional Genomics, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Division of Supramolecular Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Brain Functional Genomics, MOE & STCSM, Shanghai Institute of Brain Functional Genomics, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
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Chapter 4 Conjugates of Calixarenes and Heterocycles in the Design of Newer Chemical Entities. ADVANCES IN HETEROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0065-2725(08)00204-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register]
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Incorporation of Fluorene-containing Pyridyl Ligand into Discrete Supramolecules via Coordination-Driven Self-Assembly. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2007. [DOI: 10.5012/bkcs.2007.28.11.2099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Chen C, Zhang J, Su C. Coordination Assemblies of Metallacyclic, Prismatic and Tubular Molecular Architectures Based on the Non‐rigid Ligands. Eur J Inorg Chem 2007. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.200700187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Chun‐Long Chen
- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Sun Yat‐Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China, Fax: +86‐20‐8411‐5178
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Sun Yat‐Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China, Fax: +86‐20‐8411‐5178
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Sun Yat‐Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China, Fax: +86‐20‐8411‐5178
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Flexible Bidentate Pyridyl Ligands in the Coordination-Driven Self-Assembly of Discrete Pd-Macrocycles. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2007. [DOI: 10.5012/bkcs.2007.28.2.311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Johnston MR, Latter MJ. Capsules, Cages and Three-dimensional Hosts: Self-assembly of Complementary Monomers. Supramol Chem 2007. [DOI: 10.1080/10610270500128400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Martin R. Johnston
- a Flinders University, School of Chemistry, Physics and Earth Sciences , Adelaide, 5042, Australia
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- a Flinders University, School of Chemistry, Physics and Earth Sciences , Adelaide, 5042, Australia
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Liu Y, Guo DS, Zhang HY, Ding F, Chen K, Song HB. Supramolecular Assemblies of Sulfonatocalixarenes with Phenanthroline: Factors Governing Capsule Formation versus Bilayer Arrangements. Chemistry 2007; 13:466-72. [PMID: 16986177 DOI: 10.1002/chem.200600668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Four crystalline complexes were prepared by the inclusion complexation of the 1,10-phenanthrolinium ion (Phen) with p-sulfonatothiacalix[4]arene (TCAS) (2 from a solution at pH 1-2 and 4 from 1 M HCl) and with p-sulfonatocalix[5]arene (C5AS) (3 from a solution at pH 1-2 and 5 from 1 M HCl) upon varying the acidity of the solution. By combining the results obtained for complexes 2-5 with those for our previously reported complex (1), p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene (C4AS) complexed to Phen, it was revealed that p-sulfonatocalixarenes (CASs) form "bis-molecular" capsules (1, 2, and 3) around Phen at pH 1-2, whereas complexes 4 and 5 display distinct host-guest inclusion behavior at higher acid concentrations. The degree of compactness of the capsules increases with the enlargement of the calixarene cavity, which is affected significantly by both the penetration depth of Phen and the structure of the Phen dimer. Furthermore, the complexation behavior of TCAS/C5AS with Phen in 1 M DCl was investigated by using NMR spectroscopy, and was discussed in comparison with the previously reported results obtained from solutions at pH 2.0.
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- Yu Liu
- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, PR China.
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Frischmann PD, MacLachlan MJ. Capsule formation in novel cadmium cluster metallocavitands. Chem Commun (Camb) 2007:4480-2. [DOI: 10.1039/b710809e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Power NP, Dalgarno SJ, Atwood JL. Robust and stable pyrogallol[4]arene molecular capsules facilitated via an octanuclear zinc coordination belt. NEW J CHEM 2007. [DOI: 10.1039/b615947h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Zeng X, Batsanov AS, Bryce MR. Calix[6]arene Derivatives Selectively Functionalized at Alternate Sites on the Smaller Rim with 2-Phenylpyridine and 2-Fluorenylpyridine Substituents to Provide Deep Cavities. J Org Chem 2006; 71:9589-94. [PMID: 17168574 DOI: 10.1021/jo0614341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The synthesis is described of calix[6]arene derivatives 4, 9, and 14 functionalized at alternate sites on the smaller rim with 4'-(pyrid-2' '-yl)phenylmethoxy, (6'-phenylpyrid-3'-ylmethoxy), and {6'-[2-(9,9-di-n-hexylfluorenyl)]pyrid-3'-ylmethoxy} substituents, respectively. They were obtained by 3-fold reactions of 2-[4-(bromomethyl)phenyl]pyridine (3), 5-(bromomethyl)-2-phenylpyridine (8), and 5-(bromomethyl)-2-(9,9-di-n-hexylfluorenyl)pyridine (13) with the 1,3,5-trimethylether of the t-Bu-calix[6]arene in the presence of sodium hydride in THF in 56-75% yields. Detailed analysis of the 1H NMR spectra (including variable-temperature data for 4) has established that 4, 9, and 14 exist predominantly in the C3v cone conformation with minor Cs isomers also observed. The X-ray crystal structure of 4 reveals two molecules of similar cone conformation, with all three 4'-(pyrid-2' '-yl)phenylmethoxy substituents stretched in the axial direction. Molecule I has a dimeric capsule structure with (pyrid-2' '-yl)phenylmethoxy substituents of one molecule interpenetrating those of its inversion equivalent to form a deep enclosed intermolecular cavity, which contains a CH2Cl2 guest molecule. Molecule II forms no such pair: the intramolecular cavity is filled with solvent molecules.
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- Xianshun Zeng
- Department of Chemistry, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE, UK
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Tsuge A, Matsubara A, Moriguchi T, Sei Y, Yamaguchi K. Self-assembled coordination cage derived from small-sized pyridinophane. Tetrahedron Lett 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2006.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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McKinlay RM, Thallapally PK, Cave GWV, Atwood JL. Hydrogen-Bonded Supramolecular Assemblies as Robust Templates in the Synthesis of Large Metal-Coordinated Capsules. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2005. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.200501491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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McKinlay RM, Thallapally PK, Cave GWV, Atwood JL. Hydrogen-Bonded Supramolecular Assemblies as Robust Templates in the Synthesis of Large Metal-Coordinated Capsules. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2005; 44:5733-6. [PMID: 16080229 DOI: 10.1002/anie.200501491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Robert M McKinlay
- Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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Dyker G, Mastalerz M, Müller IM. Electron-Rich Cavitands via Fourfold Sonogashira Cross-Coupling Reaction of Calix[4]arenes and Bromopyridines - Effect of the Nitrogen Position on Complexation Abilities. European J Org Chem 2005. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.200500362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Molecular Engineering. Part 10. Solution Behavior of Nanosize Coordination Molecular Capsules. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2005. [DOI: 10.5012/bkcs.2005.26.5.805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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McKinlay RM, Cave GWV, Atwood JL. Supramolecular blueprint approach to metal-coordinated capsules. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2005; 102:5944-8. [PMID: 15831589 PMCID: PMC1087908 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0408113102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 190] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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An important problem in designing any large network is the assembly of systems that are resilient to change. From a chemical point of view, an analogy can be used where one requires supramolecular assemblies to maintain their dimensionality combined with limited structural perturbation in response to variation in its intermolecular framework. The identification of hydrogen-bonded framework patterns within experimentally known supramolecular assemblies that are structurally robust to disruption and selective hydrogen substitution are envisioned to act as a supramolecular blueprint or template for metal-ion retroinsertion. Here, we report the formation of a large neutral discrete pseudo-spherical coordination capsule assembled from 6 pyrogallol[4]arene ligands and 24 Cu(II) metal ions. Amazingly, this coordination capsule is structurally analogous to its hydrogen-bonded counterpart. This result shows a robust ability of pyrogallol[4]arene molecules to self-assemble into large hexameric cage structures from either the hydrogen-bonding or metal-ligand coordination process. The identification of robust supramolecular assemblies that conserve their structure in response to interchangeability between hydrogen-bonded networks for metal coordination, or inversely, represents an important advancement in supramolecular design.
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- Robert M McKinlay
- Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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Luo C, Guldi DM, Soi A, Hirsch A. Spectroscopic Studies on Inclusion Properties of Fullerenocalix[4]arene Conjugates with Metal Ions. J Phys Chem A 2005; 109:2755-9. [PMID: 16833587 DOI: 10.1021/jp044845z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Metal-chelating properties-in the ground and excited states-of fullerenocalix[4]arenes containing two malonamide substituents at the upper rim and four alkyl ester chains at the lower rim have been studied by means of steady-state absorption, fluorescence spectroscopy, and time-resolved transient absorption spectra. In particular, the influence that Ag+ enforces on the fullerene electronic spectra is due to direct interactions between Ag+ and the surface of C60. The effects stemming from Na+, Mg2+, and Ba2+, on the other hand, are indirect and are introduced through chelating the metal ions to the calix[4]arene moiety. They strongly depend on the molecular structure of the fullerenocalix[4]arenes. No spectroscopic evidence was obtained for any influence caused by Mn2+, although the malonamide groups provide good chelating ability even for this transition metal ion.
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- Chuping Luo
- Radiation Laboratory, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, USA.
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Efficient Synthesis and Characterization of Tetrakis(p-cyanophenyl)cavitand Based on Resorcin[4]arene. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2005. [DOI: 10.5012/bkcs.2005.26.1.184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Meddeb-Limem S, Malezieux B, Herson P, Besbes-Hentati S, Said H, Blais JC, Bouvet M. The first calixarenequinhydrone: syntheses, self-organized films and solvatochromism. J PHYS ORG CHEM 2005. [DOI: 10.1002/poc.983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Cotton FA, Murillo CA, Yu R. Deliberate synthesis of the preselected enantiomer of an enantiorigid molecule with pure rotational symmetry T. Dalton Trans 2005:3161-5. [PMID: 16172640 DOI: 10.1039/b507998e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A carceplex with T symmetry of the type A(4)B(6) has been synthesized enantiospecifically by employing the trianion of benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic (trimesic) acid as A and the R-cis-Rh(2)(C(6)H(4)PPh(2))(2)(2+) cation as B. The chiral (C(2)) B units abolish the symmetry planes required for T(d) symmetry, thus leaving only the eight C(3) and three C(2) rotations of the group T. Racemization is impossible under any chemically interesting conditions. This would appear to be only the third case where both preselection of the desired enantiomer and enantiostability based on covalent bonding are achieved.
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- F Albert Cotton
- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory for Molecular Structure and Bonding, P. O. Box 30012, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX 77842-3012, USA.
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Coordination and Organometallic Polymers and Oligomers of Upper-Rim Functionalized Calix[4]arenes by Transition Metals. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-004-0761-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Cotton FA, Lei P, Lin C, Murillo CA, Wang X, Yu SY, Zhang ZX. A Calix[4]arene Carceplex with Four Rh24+ Fasteners. J Am Chem Soc 2004; 126:1518-25. [PMID: 14759210 DOI: 10.1021/ja0396899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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It is shown that a spheroidal carceplex can be assembled by linking two bowl-shaped calix[4]arenes via four dimetal units, (DAniF)(2)Rh(2) (DAniF = N,N'-di-p-anisylformamidinate), with a molecule (diethyl ether) or a cation (tetraethylammonium ion) trapped inside. The tetraethylammonium carceplex, 1b, has been characterized by X-ray crystallography, (1)H NMR, IR, and mass spectrometry. The tetraethylammonium ion fits snugly in the interior of the spheroidal carceplex. A two-fold axis of the tetrahedral cation coincides with the idealized four-fold axis of the cage, and the cation is disordered over two rotational orientations. Only one axial position on each dirhodium unit is occupied by a ligand, CH(3)CN or H(2)O. The carceplex is very stable, and the axial ligands can be exchanged in single crystals without disrupting the crystallinity of the samples. In this way, a red crystal of the complex with all axial positions occupied by acetonitrile can be transformed to a green crystal of the complex with two axial positions having acetonitrile and the other two having water by simply putting the crystal in contact with distilled water. The calix[4]arene used to make the carciplex structure is 25,26,27,28-tetra-n-propoxycalix[4]arene-5,11,17,23-tetracarboxylic acid. By employing 25,26,27,28-tetrapropoxy-5,17-dibromo-calix[4]arene-11,23-dicarboxylic acid, two 1:1 dimetal:calixarene compounds have also been made and characterized: 2, cis-Rh(2)(DAniF)(2)(calix)(CH(3)OH), and 3, cis-Mo(2)(DAniF)(2)(calix). The Rh-Rh distances in 1b are in the range of 2.410(2)-2.428(2) A, that in 2 is 2.4383(4) A, and the Mo-Mo distance in 3 is 2.0931(4) A.
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- F Albert Cotton
- Laboratory for Molecular Structure and Bonding, Department of Chemistry, P.O. Box 30012, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77842-3012, USA.
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Qian H, Huang W, Gou S. Synthesis and crystal structure of a novel chiral nickel(II) complex [Ni(L)2]Cl2·2H2O (L=d-(+)-1,2,2-trimethylcyclopentane-1,3-diamine). J Mol Struct 2003. [DOI: 10.1016/s0022-2860(03)00449-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Zadmard R, Junkers M, Schrader T, Grawe T, Kraft A. Capsule-like assemblies in polar solvents. J Org Chem 2003; 68:6511-21. [PMID: 12919011 DOI: 10.1021/jo034592q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Calix[4]arene derivatives with four anionic groups at their upper rim form discrete 1:1 complexes with complementary calix[4]arene derivatives bearing four cationic groups at their upper rim. Each cation is bound by two anions, and vice versa, in a mutual chelate arrangement, reinforced by a network of ionic hydrogen bonds. These multiple electrostatic interactions lead to the formation of highly stable capsule-like assemblies even in polar protic solvents such as methanol and water. In the capsule interior a cavity is formed that is in principle large enough for the encapsulation of small aliphatic and aromatic guests (170-230 A(3)). Monte Carlo simulations in water reproducibly lead to the same regular opimized structures. These differ mainly by their inner volume and flexibility, as demonstrated by molecular dynamics calculations. Most half-spheres can be synthesized by way of the tetrakis(chloromethyl) or the tetrabromocalix[4]arene intermediate. Oppositely charged calix[6]arenes also form strong complexes, but no indication was found for a lock in the cone conformation. The formation of the ball-shaped complexes from calix[4]arene building blocks was studied with Job plots, NMR titrations, NOESY, and variable-temperature experiments, as well as ESI-MS measurements. Investigations aimed at the inclusion of various guest molecules were carried out with alcohols, sulfoxides, benzene derivatives, and ammonium, as well as pyrazinium guests. Although binding isotherms were generated with cationic guests, these must be considered to be loosely associated around the seam rather than included inside the capsule.
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- Reza Zadmard
- Fachbereich Chemie, Universität Marburg, Hans-Meerwein-Strasse, 35032 Marburg, Germany
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Sakamoto S, Yamaguchi K. Low Tm DNA duplexes observed by cold-spray ionization mass spectrometry. Tetrahedron Lett 2003. [DOI: 10.1016/s0040-4039(03)00613-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ayabe M, Yamashita K, Sada K, Shinkai S, Ikeda A, Sakamoto S, Yamaguchi K. Construction of monomeric and polymeric porphyrin compartments by a Pd(II)-pyridine interaction and their chiral twisting by a BINAP ligand. J Org Chem 2003; 68:1059-66. [PMID: 12558435 DOI: 10.1021/jo020575+] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The construction of chirally twisted porphyrin-based molecular capsule 6 and polymeric capsule 8 was investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and (1)H NMR, UV-visible, and CD spectroscopic observations. Molecular capsule 6 and polymeric capsule 8 were constructed by the reaction of chiral cis-Pd(II) complex 4 bearing a (R)-(+)-2,2'-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1'-binaphthyl (BINAP) ligand with porphyrin 1 bearing four pyridyl groups and porphyrin 2 bearing eight pyridyl groups, respectively. The peak-splitting pattern of the beta-pyrrole protons in the (1)H NMR spectrum and the specific CD spectral pattern bearing an exciton coupling band indicate that both molecular capsule 6 and polymeric capsule 8 are chirally twisted. Moreover, it was found that the CD intensity of the polymeric capsule plotted against [4]/([4] + [3]) shows a sigmoidal curvature, reflecting a unique cooperativity among the ligand groups; that is, the ligand existing in excess over the other dominates the twisting direction. These results consistently demonstrate that "chirality" in these molecular assembly systems is conveniently controlled by the use of chiral ligands.
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- Masatsugu Ayabe
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8581, Japan
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Hayashida O, Sebo L, Rebek J. Molecular discrimination of N-protected amino acid esters by a self-assembled cylindrical capsule: spectroscopic and computational studies. J Org Chem 2002; 67:8291-8. [PMID: 12444605 DOI: 10.1021/jo0201171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A self-assembled, cylindrical capsule was used to bind N-alpha-protected amino acid esters. The reversible encapsulation was studied using NMR spectroscopy in deuterated mesitylene solution and by computer-aided molecular modeling. BOC-L-alanine alkyl esters and BOC-beta-alanine alkyl esters were tested as guests, and the relative binding affinities were established by direct competition experiments. A good correlation was found between the experimental and calculated relative binding affinities in these two series. Guests that were slightly longer than the internal dimensions of the cavity were accommodated by adopting compacted conformations.
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- Osamu Hayashida
- The Skaggs Institute for Chemical Biology and The Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, MB-26, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, USA
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Corbellini F, Fiammengo R, Timmerman P, Crego-Calama M, Versluis K, Heck AJR, Luyten I, Reinhoudt DN. Guest encapsulation and self-assembly of molecular capsules in polar solvents via multiple ionic interactions. J Am Chem Soc 2002; 124:6569-75. [PMID: 12047176 DOI: 10.1021/ja012058z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Herein we report the formation and characterization of a novel type of capsules resulting from the self-association between oppositely charged complementary building blocks in MeOH/H2O. The assembly is based on the interaction between tetraamidinium calix[4]arenes 1a-d and tetrasulfonato calix[4]arene 2. Evidence for the formation of the expected 1:1 assemblies is provided by proton NMR, ESI-MS, and ITC. The association process is fast on the NMR time scale and strongly entropy driven, with association constants in the range of 10(6) M-1. The system 1a.2 shows binding affinity toward acetylcholine, tetramethylammonium, and N-methylquinuclidinium cations.
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- Francesca Corbellini
- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry and Technology, MESA+ Research Institute, University of Twente P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Fraser Hof
- The Skaggs Institute for Chemical Biology, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Pirondini L, Bertolini F, Cantadori B, Ugozzoli F, Massera C, Dalcanale E. Design and self-assembly of wide and robust coordination cages. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2002; 99:4911-5. [PMID: 11943856 PMCID: PMC122693 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.072612199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2001] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The self-assembly of a new class of coordination cages formed from two tetrapyridyl-substituted cavitands connected through four square-planar palladium or platinum complexes is reported. The shape of the internal cavity resembles an ellipsoid with a calculated volume of 840 A(3). The four lateral portals have a diameter of about 6 A, large enough to allow the fast entrance/egress of counterions in solution. The platinum cages 3a,e cannot be disassembled using triethylamine as competitive ligand and they are kinetically stable at room temperature, whereas the palladium cages 3b-d, 3f-h are disassembled and kinetically labile under the same conditions. The different solubility properties of the cage components have allowed the extension of this self-assembly protocol to the liquid-liquid interface.
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- Laura Pirondini
- Dipartimento di Chimica Organica e Industriale, Università di Parma and INSTM, UdR Parma, Italy
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Dynamic covalent chemistry relates to chemical reactions carried out reversibly under conditions of equilibrium control. The reversible nature of the reactions introduces the prospects of "error checking" and "proof-reading" into synthetic processes where dynamic covalent chemistry operates. Since the formation of products occurs under thermodynamic control, product distributions depend only on the relative stabilities of the final products. In kinetically controlled reactions, however, it is the free energy differences between the transition states leading to the products that determines their relative proportions. Supramolecular chemistry has had a huge impact on synthesis at two levels: one is noncovalent synthesis, or strict self-assembly, and the other is supramolecular assistance to molecular synthesis, also referred to as self-assembly followed by covalent modification. Noncovalent synthesis has given us access to finite supermolecules and infinite supramolecular arrays. Supramolecular assistance to covalent synthesis has been exploited in the construction of more-complex systems, such as interlocked molecular compounds (for example, catenanes and rotaxanes) as well as container molecules (molecular capsules). The appealing prospect of also synthesizing these types of compounds with complex molecular architectures using reversible covalent bond forming chemistry has led to the development of dynamic covalent chemistry. Historically, dynamic covalent chemistry has played a central role in the development of conformational analysis by opening up the possibility to be able to equilibrate configurational isomers, sometimes with base (for example, esters) and sometimes with acid (for example, acetals). These stereochemical "balancing acts" revealed another major advantage that dynamic covalent chemistry offers the chemist, which is not so easily accessible in the kinetically controlled regime: the ability to re-adjust the product distribution of a reaction, even once the initial products have been formed, by changing the reaction's environment (for example, concentration, temperature, presence or absence of a template). This highly transparent, yet tremendously subtle, characteristic of dynamic covalent chemistry has led to key discoveries in polymer chemistry. In this review, some recent examples where dynamic covalent chemistry has been demonstrated are shown to emphasise the basic concepts of this area of science.
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- Stuart J Rowan
- Department of Macromolecular Science, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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