Triphenylene: A versatile molecular receptor |
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Authors: | Dorian Sonet Brigitte Bibal |
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Institution: | Université de Bordeaux, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires, UMR CNRS 5255, 33405 Talence, France |
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Abstract: | Since the late seventies, the search for new molecular receptors has been constant in perfecting the affinity and selectivity of recognition in different media. At present, a renewed interest in (host:guest) chemistry focuses on the molecular detection of specific targets such as biological, pollutant, toxic or explosive species. This review of triphenylene-based receptors outlines their recent contribution to molecular recognition. Two main structural approaches were investigated to transform a simple triphenylene moiety into a host for neutral aromatic compounds or cations, by tailoring multivalent molecules provided with or without a flatten cavity. The properties of different receptors are presented along with the latest synthetic methods to prepare high-value triphenylenes and the perspectives in the field of sensing. In addition, the role of functionalized triphenylenes in extended (host:guest) systems is illustrated by the main examples of discotic liquid crystals and porous coordination polymers involving this polyaromatic compound. |
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Keywords: | Triphenylene (host:guest) Chemistry Receptor Detection Coordination |
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