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Zhu Y, Escorihuela J, Wang H, Sue ACH, Zuilhof H. Tunable Supramolecular Ag +-Host Interactions in Pillar[ n]arene[ m]quinones and Ensuing Specific Binding to 1-Alkynes. Molecules 2023; 28:7009. [PMID: 37894487 PMCID: PMC10609613 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28207009] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
We developed an improved, robust synthesis of a series of pillar[6]arenes with a varying number (0-3) of quinone moieties in the ring. This easy-to-control variation yielded a gradually less electron-rich cavity in going from zero to three quinone units, as shown from the strength of host-guest interactions with silver ions. Such macrocycle-Ag2 complexes themselves were shown to display an unprecedented, sharp distinction between terminal alkynes, which strongly bound to such complexes, and internal alkynes, internal alkenes and terminal alkenes, which do hardly bind.
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- Yumei Zhu
- School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universitat de València, Avda. Vicente Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100 València, Spain
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen 361005, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China
- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE Wageningen, The Netherlands
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Swirepik O, Smith JN, White NG. Balancing on a Knife's Edge: Studies on the Synthesis of Pillar[6]arene Derivatives. J Org Chem 2023. [PMID: 37339270 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c00305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
Abstract
Pillar[6]arenes are established as crucial building blocks in supramolecular chemistry; however, they can be difficult to synthesize, particularly in the absence of large solubilizing substituents. In this work, we explore variability in literature syntheses of pillar[6]arene derivatives and suggest that the outcome is dependent on whether oligomeric intermediates stay in solution long enough for the thermodynamically favorable macrocyclization to occur. We demonstrate that in a previously capricious BF3·OEt2-mediated procedure, ≤5 mol % of a Brønsted acid can slow down the reaction to favor macrocycle formation.
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- Oscar Swirepik
- Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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Makhmutova LI, Shurpik DN, Stoikov II. Hydroxylated Pillar[7]arene: Synthesis and Complexing Properties with Pyrene. RUSS J GEN CHEM+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s1070363222120039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Pillar[6]arenes: From preparation, host-guest property to self-assembly and applications. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Chao Y, Thikekar TU, Fang W, Chang R, Xu J, Ouyang N, Xu J, Gao Y, Guo M, Zuilhof H, Sue ACH. "Rim-Differentiated" Pillar[6]arenes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202204589. [PMID: 35451151 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202204589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
A "rim-differentiated" pillar[6]arene (RD-P[6]) was obtained successfully, with the assistance of a dimeric silver trifluoroacetate template, among eight different constitutional isomers in a direct and regioselective manner. The solid-state conformation of this macrocycle could switch from the 1,3,5-alternate to a truly rim-differentiated one upon guest inclusion. This highly symmetric RD-P[6] not only hosts metal-containing molecules inside its cavity, but also can form a pillar[6]arene-C60 adduct through co-crystallization on account of donor-acceptor interactions. The development of synthetic strategies to desymmetrize pillararenes offers new opportunities for engineering complex molecular architectures and organic electronic materials.
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- Yang Chao
- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China.,College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China.,Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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Chao Y, Thikekar TU, Fang W, Chang R, Xu J, Ouyang N, Xu J, Gao Y, Guo M, Zuilhof H, Sue ACH. "Rim‐Differentiated" Pillar[6]arenes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202204589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Yang Chao
- Tianjin University School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology CHINA
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- Tianjin University School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology CHINA
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- Xiamen University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Xiamen University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Xiamen University College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Tianjin University School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology CHINA
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- Tianjin University School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology CHINA
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- Tianjin University School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology CHINA
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- WUR: Wageningen University & Research Chemistry NETHERLANDS
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- Xiamen University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 422 Siming S. Rd.Siming Dist. 361005 Xiamen CHINA
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Fang Y, Deng Y, Dehaen W. Tailoring pillararene-based receptors for specific metal ion binding: From recognition to supramolecular assembly. Coord Chem Rev 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2020.213313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Della Sala P, Del Regno R, Talotta C, Capobianco A, Hickey N, Geremia S, De Rosa M, Spinella A, Soriente A, Neri P, Gaeta C. Prismarenes: A New Class of Macrocyclic Hosts Obtained by Templation in a Thermodynamically Controlled Synthesis. J Am Chem Soc 2020; 142:1752-1756. [PMID: 31898458 PMCID: PMC7993634 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.9b12216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
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The novel title macrocycles, based
on methylene-bridged 1,5-naphthalene
units, have been obtained by template effect in a thermodynamically
controlled synthesis. In detail, the prism[5]arene 1 or
the prism[6]arene 3 was selectively removed from the
equilibrium mixture by using the complementary ammonium-templating
agent. When only the solvent 1,2-DCE was used, the 1,4-confused derivative 2 was obtained. The prism[5]arene here described shows a deep
π-electron-rich aromatic cavity that exhibits a great affinity
for the quaternary ammonium guests, originating from favorable cation···π
and +NC–H···π interactions.
This recognition motif is the basis of the templated synthesis of
the prism[n]arenes here reported.
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- Paolo Della Sala
- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia, "A. Zambelli" , Università di Salerno , Via Giovanni Paolo II 132 , I-84084 Fisciano ( SA ), Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia, "A. Zambelli" , Università di Salerno , Via Giovanni Paolo II 132 , I-84084 Fisciano ( SA ), Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia, "A. Zambelli" , Università di Salerno , Via Giovanni Paolo II 132 , I-84084 Fisciano ( SA ), Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia, "A. Zambelli" , Università di Salerno , Via Giovanni Paolo II 132 , I-84084 Fisciano ( SA ), Italy
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- Centro di Eccellenza in Biocristallografia, Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche e Farmaceutiche , Università di Trieste , Via L. Giorgieri 1 , I-34127 Trieste , Italy
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- Centro di Eccellenza in Biocristallografia, Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche e Farmaceutiche , Università di Trieste , Via L. Giorgieri 1 , I-34127 Trieste , Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia, "A. Zambelli" , Università di Salerno , Via Giovanni Paolo II 132 , I-84084 Fisciano ( SA ), Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia, "A. Zambelli" , Università di Salerno , Via Giovanni Paolo II 132 , I-84084 Fisciano ( SA ), Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia, "A. Zambelli" , Università di Salerno , Via Giovanni Paolo II 132 , I-84084 Fisciano ( SA ), Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia, "A. Zambelli" , Università di Salerno , Via Giovanni Paolo II 132 , I-84084 Fisciano ( SA ), Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia, "A. Zambelli" , Università di Salerno , Via Giovanni Paolo II 132 , I-84084 Fisciano ( SA ), Italy
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Da Pian M, Schalley CA, Fabris F, Scarso A. Insights into the synthesis of pillar[5]arene and its conversion into pillar[6]arene. Org Chem Front 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9qo00176j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
The synthesis of pillar[5]arenes from p-dialkoxybenzene and formaldehyde in the presence of iron(iii) chloride and tetramethylammonium chloride under mild reaction conditions was investigated in detail.
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- Marta Da Pian
- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi
- Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia
- 30172 Venezia Mestre
- Italy
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- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie
- Organische Chemie
- Freie Universität Berlin
- 14195 Berlin
- Germany
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi
- Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia
- 30172 Venezia Mestre
- Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi
- Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia
- 30172 Venezia Mestre
- Italy
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Mirzaei S, Wang D, Lindeman SV, Sem CM, Rathore R. Highly Selective Synthesis of Pillar[n]arene (n = 5, 6). Org Lett 2018; 20:6583-6586. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b02937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Saber Mirzaei
- Department of Chemistry, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-1881, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-1881, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-1881, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-1881, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-1881, United States
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Venkataramanan NS, Suvitha A, Vijayaraghavan A, Thamotharan S. Investigation of inclusion complexation of acetaminophen with pillar [5]arene: UV–Vis, NMR and quantum chemical study. J Mol Liq 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2017.06.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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