Halogen Bonding Directed Supramolecular Quadruple and Double Helices from Hydrogen‐Bonded Arylamide Foldamers

Halogen bonding has been used to glue together hydrogen‐bonded short arylamide foldamers to achieve new supramolecular double and quadruple helices in the solid state. Three compounds, which bear a pyridine at one end and either a CF₂I or fluorinated iodobenzene group at the other end, engage in head‐to‐tail N???I halogen bonds to form one‐component supramolecular P and M helices, which stack to afford supramolecular double‐stranded helices. One of the double helices can dimerize to form a G‐quadruplex‐like supramolecular quadruple helix. Another symmetric compound, which bears a pyridine at each end, binds to ICF₂CF₂I through N???I halogen bonds to form two‐component supramolecular P and M helices, with one turn consisting of four (2+2) molecules. Half of the pyridine‐bearing molecules in two P helices and two M helices stack alternatingly to form another supramolecular quadruple helix. Another half of the pyridine‐bearing molecules in such quadruple helices stack alternatingly with counterparts from neighboring quadruple helices, leading to unique quadruple helical arrays in two‐dimensional space.     

Structural Study on Four co-Crystals of N-Containing Heteroaromatics with Iodofluorobenzene

N-Containing heteroaromatics 1,2,4,5-tetra(pyridin-3-yl)benzene[1,2,4,5-T(3-PY)B] and 1,2,4,5-tetra-(pyridin-4-yl)benzene[1,2,4,5-T(4-PY)B] were each co-crystallized with 1,2-diiodo-tetrafluoro-benzene(1,2-DITFB), or 1,4-diiodo-tetrafluoro-benzene(1,4-DITFB), respectively, generating four co-crystals, namely, (1,2-DITFB)₄·[1,2,4,5-T(3-PY)B](1), (1,2-DITFB)₄·[1,2,4,5-T(4-PY)B](2), (1,4-DITFB)₂·[1,2,4,5-T(3-PY)B]·CHCl₃(3), and (1,4-DITFB)·[1,2,4,5-T(4-PY)B]·2CHCl₃(4). This study takes aim at providing an insight into the relative importance of fundamental solid state halogen bonding interactions(i.e., halogen…N, halogen…halogen, and halogen…π) in systems. The effects of the donor and acceptor on supramolecular assembly and the crystal structure determined interactions were discussed. The N…I halogen bonds are the main directing interactions responsible for the observed structures. In compounds 1 and 2, the donors exhibited lower-than-expected supramolecular connectivity. In spite of this, co-crystal 2 exhibits polymeric structures consisting of infinite one-dimensional(1D) double-zigzag chains of alternating electron donor and acceptor. The basic structure of co-crystals 3 and 4 is also infinite 1D chain. Therefore, the 1D halogen bonded supramolecular assemblies can be obtained by matching the appropriate donor and acceptor.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Neutral Complexes of Tellurium(IV) – [PhTeX3L](X = Br,I; L = ethylenethiourea)

A three‐step one‐pot synthetic procedure to synthesize the neutral tellurium(IV) coordination compounds PhTeX₃L (X = Br, I and L = ethylenethiourea) has been developed and is described in this article. Oxidative halogenation of PhTeTePh in methanol generates the tellurium(II) derivative, PhTeX, which is subsequently complexed with ethylenethiourea, and, finally, further oxidative addition of additional halogen affords the corresponding tellurium(IV) compound PhTeX₃L in good yields. The final product was obtained by the slow evaporation of the reaction mixture as black crystals. The X‐ray structural analyses of the compounds show Te···X and X···X secondary interactions in the solid state and suggest a weak dependence of the formation of supramolecular assemblies on the nature of the halogen bonded to the tellurium atom.     

Some measures for mediating the strengths of halogen bonds with the B–B bond in diborane(4) as an unconventional halogen acceptor

A series of halogen‐bonded complexes with diborane(4) 1 and its derivatives (Li 2 , methyl 3 , CN 4 ) as the halogen acceptors as well as with XCN, XCCH, XCF₃, XF (X = Cl, Br, I) as the halogen donors have been investigated by means of quantum chemical calculations at the MP2/aug‐cc‐pVTZ level. The result shows that the B?B bond is a good electron donor in halogen bonding, particularly for the halogen donor XF. Interestingly, for the halogen donor XF, the halogen bond becomes stronger in order of IF < BrF < ClF. It is found that the addition of electron‐donating substituents greatly strengthens the halogen bonding interaction to the point where it exceeds that of the majority of H‐bonds. When the N atom in 2 ‐BrCN is combined with another interaction, its strength has a further increase due to the cooperative effect. This study combines the boron compounds with halogen bonds and would be significant for expanding their applied fields. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Preorganization: A Powerful Tool in Intermolecular Halogen Bonding in Solution

Preorganization is a powerful tool in supramolecular chemistry which has been utilized successfully in intra- and intermolecular halogen bonding. In previous work, we had developed a bidentate bis(iodobenzimidazolium)-based halogen bond donor which featured a central trifluoromethyl substituent. This compound showed a markedly increased catalytic activity compared to unsubstituted bis(iodoimidazolium)-based Lewis acids, which could be explained either by electronic effects (the electron withdrawal by the fluorinated substituent) or by preorganization (the hindered rotation of the halogen bonding moieties). Herein, we systematically investigate the origin of this increased Lewis acidity via a comparison of the two types of compounds and their respective derivatives with or without the central trifluoromethyl group. Calorimetric measurements of halide complexations indicated that preorganization is the main reason for the higher halogen bonding strength. The performance of the catalysts in a series of benchmark reactions corroborates this finding.     

Triangular Halogen Bond and Hydrogen Bond Supramolecular Complex Consisting of Carbon Tetrabromide,Halide, and Solvent Molecule： A Theoretical and Spectroscopic Study

The theoretical calculation and spectroscopic experiments indicate a kind of triangular three bonding supramolecular complexes CBr4…X^-…-H-C, which consist of carbon tetrabromide, halide, and protic solvent molecule （referring to dichloromethane, chloroform and acetonitrile）, can be formed in solution. The strength of halogen and hydrogen bonds in the triangular complexes using halide as common acceptor obeys the order of iodide〉bromide〉chloride. The halogen and hydrogen bonds work weak-cooperatively. Charge transfer bands of halogen bonding complexes between CBra and halide are observed in UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy in three solvents, and then the stoichiometry of 1：1, formation constants K and molar extinction coefficients ε of the halogen bonding complexes are obtained by Benesi-Hildebrand method. The K and ε show a dependence on the solvent dielectric constant and, on the whole, obey an order of iodide〉bromide〉chloride in the same solvents. Furthermore, the C-H vibrational frequencies of solvent molecules vary obviously with the addition of halide, which indicates the C-H…X- interaction. The experimental data indicate that the halogen bond and hydrogen bond coexist by sharing a common halide acceptor as predicted by calculation.     

二联苯和氨基酸构建的大环化合物自组装研究

以二联苯作为模板,设计并合成了3个二联苯和氨基酸构建的大环化合物.晶体结构结果研究发现,在固态,这些大环化合物分别组装成了管状、三维网状和链状的超分子结构,其中,C-H…O氢键在维持这些大环的组装方面发挥了重要作用.这将有助于进一步增加对分子自组装、分子识别以及生物大分子的稳定性方面的理解.     

Computational studies of σ-type weak interactions between NCO/NCS radicals and XY(X = H,Cl;Y = F,Cl,and Br)

The triatomic radicals NCO and NCS are of interest in atmospheric chemistry,and both the ends of these radicals can potentially serve as electron donors during the formation of σ-type hydrogen/halogen bonds with electron acceptors XY(X = H,Cl;Y = F,Cl,and Br).The geometries of the weakly bonded systems NCO/NCS···XY were determined at the MP2/aug-cc-pVDZ level of calculation.The results obtained indicate that the geometries in which the hydrogen/halogen atom is bonded at the N atom are more stable than those where it is bonded at the O/S atom,and that it is the molecular electrostatic potential(MEP)-not the electronegativity-that determines the stability of the hydrogen/halogen bond.For the same electron donor(N or O/S) in the triatomic radical and the same X atom in XY,the bond strength decreases in the order Y = F > Cl > Br.In the hydrogen/halogen bond formation process for all of the complexes studied in this work,transfer of spin electron density from the electron donor to the electron acceptor is negligible,but spin density rearranges within the triatomic radicals,being transferred to the terminal atom not interacting with XY.     

NCO/NCS自由基与XY（X=H,Cl;Y=F,Cl,Br）间σ-型弱作用的理论研究

NCO和NCS是大气化学中非常引人关注的自由基,它们均有三个原子并且两个端基原子均可作为电子给体形成σ-型氢/卤键.本文在MP2/aug-cc-pVDZ水平上研究了NCO/NCS...XY（X=H,Cl;Y=F,Cl,Br）体系中的弱化学键.计算结果表明,氢/卤原子与N原子相连形成的复合物比与O/S原子相连形成的复合物稳定;氢/卤键的稳定性由分子静电势决定,而非原子电负性;对相同的电子给体B（B=N,O/S）和相同的卤原子来说,化学键的强度按Y=F,Cl,Br的顺序逐渐减弱.在氢/卤键形成过程中,自旋电子密度在电子给体和电子受体间的转移较少,但它在自由基内部发生重排,就本文研究的所有复合物而言,自旋电子密度均转移向XY分子的相反位置.     

氢键型超分子聚合物的合成、结构与应用

氢键型超分子聚合物是重复单元经氢键相互作用连接在一起的阵列,可生成液晶态,多样化的几何形状和高有序的凝聚态结构。氢键的温度敏感性和可逆性导致氢键型超分子聚合物具有和传统共价键结合的聚合物不同的性能。氢键型超分子聚合物是一类动态的智能型功能高分子材料,可在光化学、光电转换、非线性光学、弹性体、水凝胶和生物医用工程等领域广泛应用。本文从氢键型超分子聚合物化学(合成与机理)、物理(结构与性能)和工程(加工与应用)三个方面介绍氢键型超分子聚合物的进展。     

Properties of halogen atoms for representing intermolecular electrostatic interactions related to halogen bonding and their substituent effects

The electrostatic properties of halogen atoms are studied theoretically in relation to their ability of halogen bonding, which is an attractive intermolecular interaction of a covalently bonded halogen atom with a negatively charged atom of a neighboring molecule. The electric quadrupole (of electronic origin) with a positive zz component Θ_zz of a covalently bonded halogen atom, where the z axis is taken along the covalent bond involving the halogen atom, is mainly responsible for the attractive electrostatic interaction with a negatively charged atom. This positive Θ_zz is an intrinsic property of halogen atoms with the p_x²p_y²p_z configuration of the valence electronic shell, as shown by ab initio molecular orbital calculations for isolated halogen atoms with this electronic configuration, and increases in the order of F < Cl < Br < I, in parallel with the known general sequence of the strength of halogen bonding. For halogen‐containing aromatic compounds, the substituent effects on the electrostatic properties are also studied. It is shown that the magnitude of Θ_zz and the electric field originating from it are rather insensitive to the substituent effect, whereas the electric field originating from atomic partial charges has a large substituent effect. The latter electric field tends to partially cancel the former. The extent of this partial cancellation is reduced in the order of Cl < Br < I and is also reducible by proper substitution on or within the six‐membered ring of halobenzene. Perspectives on the development of potential function parameters applicable to halogen‐bonding systems are also briefly discussed. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Comput Chem 2010     

A new unconventional halogen bond C?X···H?M between HCCX (X = Cl and Br) and HMH (M = Be and Mg): An ab initio study

In this article, a new type of halogen‐bonded complex YCCX···HMY (X = Cl, Br; M = Be, Mg; Y = H, F, CH₃) has been predicted and characterized at the MP2/aug‐cc‐pVTZ level. We named it as halogen‐hydride halogen bonding. In each YCCX···HMY complex, a halogen bond is formed between the positively charged X atom and the negatively charged H atom. This new kind of halogen bond has similar characteristics to the conventional halogen bond, such as the elongation of the C? X bond and the red shift of the C? X stretch frequency upon complexation. The interaction strength of this type of halogen bond is in a range of 3.34–10.52 kJ/mol, which is smaller than that of dihydrogen bond and conventional halogen bond. The nature of the electrostatic interaction in this type of halogen bond has also been unveiled by means of the natural bond orbital, atoms in molecules, and energy decomposition analyses. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Comput Chem 2010     

Mechanical Bond Enhanced Lithium Halide Ion-Pair Binding by Halogen Bonding Heteroditopic Rotaxanes**

A family of novel halogen bonding (XB) and hydrogen bonding (HB) heteroditopic [2]rotaxane host systems constructed by active metal template (AMT) methodology, were studied for their ability to cooperatively recognise lithium halide (LiX) ion-pairs. ¹H NMR ion-pair titration experiments in CD₃CN:CDCl₃ solvent mixtures revealed a notable “switch-on“ of halide anion binding in the presence of a co-bound lithium cation, with rotaxane hosts demonstrating selectivity for LiBr over LiI. The strength of halide binding was shown to greatly increase with increasing number of halogen bond donors integrated into the interlocked cavity, where an all-XB rotaxane was found to be the most potent host for LiBr. DFT calculations corroborated these findings, determining the mode of LiX ion-pair binding. Notably, ion-pair binding was not observed with the corresponding XB/HB macrocycles alone, highlighting the cooperative, heteroditopic, rotaxane axle-macrocycle component mechanical bond effect as an efficient strategy for ion-pair recognition in general.     

Competition between hydrogen and halogen bonding in halogenated 1‐methyluracil: Water systems

The competition between hydrogen‐ and halogen‐bonding interactions in complexes of 5‐halogenated 1‐methyluracil (XmU; X = F, Cl, Br, I, or At) with one or two water molecules in the binding region between C5‐X and C4?O4 is investigated with M06‐2X/6‐31+G(d). In the singly‐hydrated systems, the water molecule forms a hydrogen bond with C4?O4 for all halogens, whereas structures with a halogen bond between the water oxygen and C5‐X exist only for X = Br, I, and At. Structures with two waters forming a bridge between C4?O and C5‐X (through hydrogen‐ and halogen‐bonding interactions) exist for all halogens except F. The absence of a halogen‐bonded structure in singly‐hydrated ClmU is therefore attributed to the competing hydrogen‐bonding interaction with C4?O4. The halogen‐bond angle in the doubly‐hydrated structures (150–160°) is far from the expected linearity of halogen bonds, indicating that significantly non‐linear halogen bonds may exist in complex environments with competing interactions. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

N.Br halogen bonding: one-dimensional infinite chains through the self-assembly of dibromotetrafluorobenzenes with dipyridyl derivatives

The N.Br halogen bonding drives the self-assembly of 1,4-dibromotetrafluorobenzene (1 a) and its 1,3 or 1,2 analogues (1 b,c, respectively) with dipyridyl derivatives 2 a,b. The isomeric supramolecular architectures 3 a-f are obtained as cocrystals that are stable in the air at room temperature. The solid-state features of these 1D infinite chains 3 have been fully characterized by single-crystal X-ray, Raman, and IR analyses. The occurrence of N.Br halogen bonding in solution has been detected with (19)F NMR spectroscopy. The N.Br halogen bonding is highly selective and directional and the geometry of the single strands of noncovalent copolymers 3 is programmed by the geometry of halogen-bonding donor and acceptor sites on the starting modules. The composition and topology of the instructed networks can be predicted with great accuracy. Experiments of competitive cocrystal formation established the strength of the N.Br interaction relative to other halogen bondings and the ability of different modules 1 to be involved in site-selective supramolecular syntheses.     

带极性侧链的环[6]芳酰胺的球形自组装

环芳酰胺是一类基于三中心氢键促进,经寡聚前体一步大环合成法得到的刚性大环分子.通过紫外-可见(UV-Vis)光谱、动态光散射(DLS)、扫描电镜(SEM)、透射电镜(TEM)和原子力显微镜(AFM)等实验手段,详细考察了侧链为三甘醇单甲基醚链,由六个苯环单元组成的环[6]芳酰胺的自组装行为.实验结果表明,该大环在1,2-二氯乙烷中发生自组装,其组装聚集体随温度升高产生从聚集体到单分子的解聚变化,至70℃时几乎完全解聚;在由良溶剂(二氯甲烷)和不良溶剂(芳烃类)组成的混合溶剂中,带有三甘醇醚链的环[6]芳酰胺化合物1自组装成微球,结合热稳定性实验和TEM证实是实心微球而非囊泡.进一步发现微球形成和形貌依赖于混合溶剂中不良溶剂的极性和种类,芳烃类溶剂有利于微球形成,而烷烃和极性溶剂则不利,后者更倾向于形成膜的结构.     

Advances in Anion Supramolecular Chemistry: From Recognition to Chemical Applications

Since the start of this millennium, remarkable progress in the binding and sensing of anions has been taking place, driven in part by discoveries in the use of hydrogen bonding, as well as the previously under‐exploited anion–π interactions and halogen bonding. However, anion supramolecular chemistry has developed substantially beyond anion recognition, and now encompasses a diverse range of disciplines. Dramatic advance has been made in the anion‐templated synthesis of macrocycles and interlocked molecular architectures, while the study of transmembrane anion transporters has flourished from almost nothing into a rapidly maturing field of research. The supramolecular chemistry of anions has also found real practical use in a variety of applications such as catalysis, ion extraction, and the use of anions as stimuli for responsive chemical systems.     

Halogen Bonding or Hydrogen Bonding between 2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-piperidine-noxyl Radical and Trihalomethanes CHX3 (X=Cl,Br, I)

The halogen and hydrogen bonding complexes between 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-noxyl and trihalomethanes (CHX₃, X=Cl, Br, I) are simulated by computational quantum chem-istry. The molecular electrostatic potentials, geometrical parameters and interaction energy of halogen and hydrogen bonding complexes combined with natural bond orbital analysis are obtained. The results indicate that both halogen and hydrogen bonding interactions obey the order Cl相似文献   

Co-existing Intermolecular Halogen Bonding and Hydrogen Bonding in the Compound Trans-5,10-bis（1-bromodifluoro-acetyl-1-ethoxycarbonyl-methylidene）thianthrene

Trans-5,10-bis(1-bromodifluoroacetyl-l-ethoxycarbonyl-methylidene)thianthrene (1b) was prepared from the reaction of BrCF2COC(N2)CO2Et with thianthrene. X-ray single crystal diffraction analysis showed that the intermolecular halogen bonding and hydrogen bonding coexisted in this compound. The bromine atom acted as an electron acceptor in the halogen bond and an electron donor in the hydrogen bond. It is the first example that the bromine atom acted as such a dual role in the hydrogen and halogen bond.     

Photochemically and Thermally Driven Full‐Color Reflection in a Self‐Organized Helical Superstructure Enabled by a Halogen‐Bonded Chiral Molecular Switch

Supramolecular approaches toward the fabrication of functional materials and systems have been an enabling endeavor. Recently, halogen bonding has been harnessed as a promising supramolecular tool. Herein we report the synthesis and characterization of a novel halogen‐bonded light‐driven axially chiral molecular switch. The photoactive halogen‐bonded chiral switch is able to induce a self‐organized, tunable helical superstructure, that is, cholesteric liquid crystal (CLC), when doped into an achiral liquid crystal (LC) host. The halogen‐bonded switch as a chiral dopant has a high helical twisting power (HTP) and shows a large change of its HTP upon photoisomerization. This light‐driven dynamic modulation enables reversible selective reflection color tuning across the entire visible spectrum. The chiral switch also displays a temperature‐dependent HTP change that enables thermally driven red, green, and blue (RGB) reflection colors in the self‐organized helical superstructure.