Novel chiral (salen)Mn(III) complexes containing a calix[4]arene unit in 1,3-alternate conformation as catalysts for enantioselective epoxidation reactions of (Z)-aryl alkenes

Constructing bridged multifunctional calixarenes by intramolecular indole coupling

2,2′-Bisindole bridges can be easily created at (thia)calixarene cores providing the molecules with multiple functionalities for application in supramolecular chemistry.

Benzyloxycalix[8]arene: a new valuable support for NHC palladium complexes in C-C Suzuki-Miyaura couplings

Benzyloxycalix[8]arene supported catalysts bearing N-heterocyclic carbene palladium complexes on each subunit were readily synthesized. Intermediates and catalysts were fully characterized, allowing for a fine control of their structure. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the formation of a calix[8]arene bearing eight well-defined NHC palladium complexes. The macrocyclic structure of calix[8]arenes allowed for a scalable and chromatography-free catalyst synthesis under homogeneous conditions, while the catalytic reaction proceeded under heterogeneous conditions, just by changing the nature of the solvent. Indeed, when used as a suspension in ethanol, a high TON and TOF were obtained through a large panel of functionalized brominated substrates in C-C Suzuki-Miyaura couplings, with low metal contamination after simple filtration.

Recent applications of chiral calixarenes in asymmetric catalysis

The use of calixarenes in asymmetric catalysis is receiving increasing attention due to their tunable three-dimensional molecular platforms along with their easy syntheses and versatile modification at the upper and lower rims. This review summarizes the recent progress of synthesis and use of chiral calixarenes in asymmetric syntheses which emerged later than 2010.

The crystal structure of diaqua-2,2′-((cyclohexane-1,2-diylbis(azanylylidene))bis(methanylylidene))diphenolato-κ4 N,N′,O,O′)manganese(III) perchlorate, C20H24MnClN2O4

C20H24MnClN2O4, triclinic, P1̅ (no. 2), a = 7.9912(8) Å, b = 11.8174(9) Å, c = 12.7781(15) Å, α = 112.855(9)°, β = 97.649(9)°, γ = 91.215(7)°, V = 1098.6(2) Å3, Z = 2; R gt(F) = 0.0491, wR ref(F 2) = 0.1319, T = 250(2) K.

Three-Dimensional Network Structures Based on Pyridyl-Calix[4]Arene Metal Complexes

A new series of supramolecular assemblies is obtained through the interaction of 3-pyridylmethyl-calixarenes and copper or zinc ions. The complexes formed are characterized both in solution and in the solid state. The results offer appealing insights into how the steric crowding of the lower rim and different coordination modes of the metal centers have a great impact on the overall architecture of the complexes with the formation of monomeric, dimeric, or oligomeric/polymeric species.

(Salen)Mn(III) Catalyzed Asymmetric Epoxidation Reactions by Hydrogen Peroxide in Water: A Green Protocol

Enantioselective epoxidation reactions of some chosen reactive alkenes by a chiral Mn(III) salen catalyst were performed in H₂O employing H₂O₂ as oxidant and diethyltetradecylamine N-oxide (AOE-14) as surfactant. This procedure represents an environmentally benign protocol which leads to e.e. values ranging from good to excellent (up to 95%).

Structures of potassium calix[4]arene crown ether inclusion complexes and application in polymerization of rac-lactide

Reaction of 1,3-dipropoxy-p-tert-butyl-calix[4]arene (L(1)H2) with KN(SiMe3)2 afforded a one-dimensional (1D) chain complex [K2L(1)]n (1). Upon reaction with 1 equivalent 18-crown-6, complex 1 can convert to complex [K2(18-crown-6)L(1)] (2) which possesses a sandwich structure. Treatment of two calix[4]arene-crown ligands of 1,3-dihydroxy-p-tert-butyl-calix[4]arene-crown-5 (L(2)H2) and 1,2-dihydroxy-p-tert-butyl-calix[4]arene-crown-5 (L(3)H2) with KN(SiMe3)2 gave the dinuclear complex [K2L(2)] (3) and the mononuclear complex [K(THF)L(3)H] (4), respectively. Complexes 1-4 were all characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. The variable temperature (1)H NMR spectrum indicates there is a quick rotation equilibrium of the two phenoxy groups in complex 3. In addition, complexes 1-4 have been tested for the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of rac-lactide and the results showed that complexes 2 and 3 are highly active for the ROP of rac-lactide. The obtained polymers displayed low dispersity values (Đ) and the molecular weights are close to the calculated ones. Furthermore, complexes 2 and 3 show moderate isoselectivities of Pm = 0.67 and Pm = 0.73, respectively.

Synthesis and characterization of some chiral metal-salen complexes bearing a ferrocenophane substituent

The C₂-symmetrical “salen” ligand (+)-9 bearing two [5]ferrocenophane substituents has been prepared in five steps starting from readily available diacetylferrocene, p-hydroxybenzaldehyde and (R,R)-N,N’-diphenylethylenediamine. Reaction of (+)-9 with Mn(OAc)₃, Co(OAc)₂ ZnEt₂ or UO₂(OAc)₂ gave the corresponding metal-complexes which were characterised by spectroscopic methods.