Cyclic tetramer of a metalloporphyrin based on a quadruple hydrogen bond

[reaction: see text] This paper describes the selective formation of a cyclic tetramer from a readily synthesized metalloporphyrin with two self-complementary quadruple hydrogen-bonding units. The extremely strong quadruple hydrogen-bonding unit, 2-ureido-4[1H]-pyrimidinone, enabled the formation of a stable cyclic tetramer based on a tetraphenylporphyrin derivative over a wide concentration range. This hydrogen-bonded tetramer is a new functional unit for use in a higher-ordered architecture of a supramolecular porphyrin assembly.     

Photoinduced triplet-triplet energy transfer via the 2-ureido-4[1H]-pyrimidinone self-complementary quadruple hydrogen-bonded module

Phosphorescence quenching and flash photolysis experiments demonstrate that photoinduced intra-assembly triplet-triplet energy transfer can take place via a 2-ureido-4[1H]-pyrimidinone-bridged benzophenone-naphthalene assembly I with a rate constant of 3.0 x 106 s-1 and an efficiency of 95% in CH2Cl2. This new finding suggests that with high binding strength and directionality, the 2-ureido-4[1H]-pyrimidinone hydrogen-bonded module may serve as a new model to illustrate the fundamental principles governing the triplet-triplet energy-transfer process through hydrogen bonds.     

Investigation of nitrogen- and sulfur-containing heterocycles. 38. Reactions of 2-mercapto-3-ureidopyridines with halo β-diketones

The reaction of 2-mercapto-3-ureido-6-chloropyridine with chlorodibenzoylmethane in the presence of alkali leads to 2-(benzoylmethylthio)-3-benzamido-6-chloropyridine, whereas the reaction in the absence of alkali leads to 2-chloro-6-phenyl-7-benzoylpyrido[2,3-b] [1,4]thiazine. Under similar conditions 2-(diacetylmethylthio)-3-ureido-6-chloropyridine, 2-(acetylmethylthio)-3-ureido-6-chloropyridine, and 2-chloro-6-methyl-7-acetylpyrido[2,3-b][1,4]thiazine were obtained from 2-mercapto-3-ureido-6-chloropyridine and chloroacetylacetone. Treatment of 2-(diacetylmethylthio)-3-ureido-6-chloropyridine with alcoholic alkali leads to 2-(acetylmethylthio)-3-ureido-6-chloropyridine. 2-Chloro-6-phenyl-7-acetylpyrido-[2,3-b] [1,4]thiazine and 2-(benzoylmethylthio)-3-ureido-6-chloropyridine are formed in the reaction of 2-mercapto-3-ureido-6-chloropyridine with chlorobenzoylacetone in the presence of an equimolar amount of alkali, while 2-(benzoylmethylthio)-3-acetamido-6-chloropyridine is formed when excess alkali is used. See [1] for communication 37. Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 6, pp. 787–790, June, 1980.     

Conformational control in the cyclization of hydrogen-bonded supramolecular polymers

Bifunctional 2-ureido-4[1H]-pyrimidinone (UPy) derivatives can form small cyclic oligomers as well as long supramolecular polymers in chloroform solutions using the quadruple hydrogen-bonding motif. Ring-chain equilibria of a set of supramolecular monomers containing methyl-substituted alkyl linkers between the hydrogen-bonding UPy moieties were investigated by (1)H NMR spectroscopy and viscometry. The data were characterized in terms of critical concentration (CC, denoting the onset of polymerization) and equilibrium cyclic dimer concentration (EDC, representing preorganization of the monomer toward selective formation of cyclic dimer). Methyl substituents in the monomer were found to promote conformations favorable for cyclic dimerization, leading to an increase in both the EDC and the CC with respect to unsubstituted monomer. Furthermore, we observed an odd-even effect in the CC and EDC with increasing length of the linker between the hydrogen-bonding units. The combined results allow tuning of the critical concentration over a broad range and offer detailed information on the correlation between monomer structure, conformation, and polymerizability which may provide new insights for the study and design of other ring-chain equilibria or helix-random coil transitions.     

The First Intramolecular Charge Transfer Transition Based on 2-Ureido-4[1H]-pyrimidinone Binding Module

The first intramolecular charge transfer transition based on 2-ureido-4[1H]-pyrimidinone binding module was reported.     

Generation-independent dimerization behavior of quadruple hydrogen-bond-containing oligoether dendrons

[reaction: see text] A new series of self-assembling G1-G3 dendronized dimers bearing oligoether dendrons and a dimeric 2-ureido-4-pyrimidinone (UPy) quadruple hydrogen-bonding core were prepared and characterized. It was found that the nonpolar microenvironment created by the dendrons preserved the UPy unit in its DDAA tautomeric form. As a result, the stabilities of the dimers were exceptionally strong for all three generations (K(dim) > 2 x 10(7) M(-)(1) in CDCl(3) at 25 degrees C). Furthermore, the steric size of the dendrons did not exhibit a significant effect on their dimerization behavior.     

Light-emitting iridium(III) and ruthenium(II) polypyridyl complexes containing quadruple hydrogen-bonding moieties

A novel compound containing both a 2,2'-bipyridine as well as a 2-ureido-4[1H]-ureidopyrimidinone supramolecular moiety (3) has been synthesised and fully characterized by 1H-NMR, MALDI-TOFMS, UV-vis and IR spectroscopy. Subsequent coordination to iridium and ruthenium polypyridyl precursors allowed the formation of iridium(III) and ruthenium(II) polypyridyl dimers (5 and 7) assembled via quadruple hydrogen-bonding as well as metal coordination interactions. The syntheses and complete characterization of these materials by means of two-dimensional NMR techniques (1H-1H COSY and 1H-1H DOSY) as well as IR and MALDI-TOFMS are described in detail. Comparative studies of the optical properties of the luminescent model complexes (5' and '7) and the dimer species (5 and 7) are also illustrated. In addition, good processability of the materials has been demonstrated by inkjet printing leading to thin films revealing their potential for light-emitting devices.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Copper（Ⅱ） and Nickel Complexes with 1,2,3-Triazole-carboxylic Acid

Three novel complexes [Cu(L1)2(H2O)2] (1), [Ni(L1)2(H2O)2]·(H2O)4(2,HL1=5-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxylic acid) and [Ni2 (HL2)2(CH3OH)6]·(CH3OH)2(3,H3L2=1,2,3-triazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid) were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray diffraction. Complexes 1 and 2 are mononuclear structures, and are assembled into a two-dimensional sheet by C(7) H(7)···O(3) weak interactions or hydrogen-bonding interaction. Complex 3 is a centrosymmetric dinuclear structure, and is assembled into a three-dimensional supramolecular structure by hydrogen-bonding interaction.     

A new one‐step synthesis of pyrimido‐[1,2‐b][1,2,4,5]tetrazines

Hydrazonoyl halides 4 react readily with either 3‐amino‐2,3‐dihydro‐6‐methyl‐2‐thioxo‐4(1H)‐pyrimidinone 5 or 3‐amino‐6‐methyl‐2‐methylthio‐4(3H)‐pyrimidinone 6 to form 6H‐pyrimido[1,2‐b][1,2,4,5]tetrazin‐6‐ones 9. The mechanism of the studied reactions is discussed. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 11:87–90, 2000     

Hydrogen-bonded cyclic tetramers based on ureidopyrimidinones attached to a 3,6-carbazolyl spacer

Direct attachment of two 2-ureido-4-[1H]-pyrimidinone (UPy) subunits to a 3,6-carbazolyl core gives rise to a highly viscous, supramolecular polymer. However, insertion of a methylene spacer between the UPy's and the carbazole leads to a well-defined, cyclic tetramer, in a belt-shaped arrangement, as evidenced by MALDI-TOF, DOSY, and NOESY spectra.     

Novel Regioselective Synthesis and Biological Activity of 6‐Phenylazo and 3,6‐Bis(arylazo)‐7‐hydroxy‐1H‐[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3‐a]pyrimidin‐5(4H)‐one

Treatment of 6‐hydroxy‐5‐phenylazo‐2‐thioxo‐4(1H)‐pyrimidinone 1 with a series of hydrazonoyl halides 2 and N,2‐diaryl‐diazinecarbohydrazonoyl halides 9 in dioxane in the presence of triethylamine under reflux furnishes 6‐phenylazo and 3,6‐bis(arylazo)‐7‐hydroxy‐1H‐[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3‐a]pyrimidin‐5(4H)‐one derivatives 7 and 10 , respectively. The biological activities of the products were evaluated.     

Tunable supramolecular synthons and versatile, water-soluble building blocks for crystal engineering:

It is shown that the water-soluble dicarboxylic cationic acid [(eta5-C5H4COOH)2Co(III)]+ (1) is an extremely versatile building block for the construction of organometallic crystalline edifices. Removal of one proton from 1 leads to formation of the neutral zwitterion [(eta5-C5H4COOH)(eta5-C5H4COO)Co(III)] (2), while further deprotonation leads to formation of the dicarboxylate monoanion [(eta5-C5H4COO)2Co(III)]- (3). Compounds 1. 2 and 3 possess different hydrogen-bonding capacity and participate in a variety of hydrogen-bonding networks. The cationic form 1 has been characterised as its [PF6]- and Cl- salts 1-[PF6] and 1-Cl.H2O, as well as in its co-crystal with urea, 1-Cl.3(NH2)2CO, and with the zwitterionic form 2, [(eta5-CH4COOH)(eta5-C5H4COO)Co(III)][(eta5-C5H4COOH)2Co(III)]+[PF6]-, 2.1-[PF6]. The neutral zwitterion 2 behaves as a supramolecular crown ether: it encapsulates the alkali cations K+, Rb+ and Cs+ as well as the ammonium cation NH4+ in cages sustained by O-H...O and C-H...O hydrogen bonds to form co-crystalline salts of the type 2(2)-M[PF6] (M = K, Rb, Cs) and 2(2)-[NH4][PF6]. The deprotonated acid 3 has been characterised as its Cs+ salt, Cs+-3.3H2O.     

Self-healing Hydrogels and Underlying Reversible Intermolecular Interactions

Self-healing hydrogels have attracted growing attention over the past decade due to their biomimetic structure, biocompatibility, as well as enhanced lifespan and reliability, thereby have been widely used in various biomedical, electrical and environmental engineering applications. This feature article has reviewed our recent progress in self-healing hydrogels derived from mussel-inspired interactions, multiple hydrogen-bonding functional groups such as 2-ureido-4[1 H]-pyrimidinone(UPy), dynami...     

First fluorescent sensor for fluoride based on 2-ureido-4[1H]-pyrimidinone quadruple hydrogen-bonded AADD supramolecular assembly

A simple, highly selective, neutral, fluorescent sensor for fluoride anions is reported. It is based on 2-ureido-4[1H]-pyrimidinone quadruple hydrogen-bonded AADD supramolecular assembly, and its assembling and disassembling processes are also able to respond to external stimuli reversibly.     

Scandium(III) coordination polymers containing capsules based on two p-sulfonatocalix[4]arenes

Reactions of sodium p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene and scandium(III) tristriflate in the presence, and absence, of [18]crown-6 give the crystalline complexes [Sc2(mu-OH)2(H2O)10][Na4(H2O)8-[calix[4]arene(SO3)4]2).13 H2O and [[Sc2(mu-OH)2(H2O)8][Sc(H2O)4]2[calix[4]-arene(SO3)4-H+]2([18]crown-6).16H2O. Both complexes involve novel coordination polymers with calixarene units linked through sodium or scandium centers and also feature capsule assemblies through to the head-to-head association of calixarenes. A linear array of capsules associated with an infinite chain of aquo-bridged sodium ions, and an aquated hydroxy-bridged scandium(III) dimer, [Sc2(mu-OH)2(H2O)10]4+, are found in the absence of the crown ether. In the presence of [18]crown-6 both hydrated scandium monomers and dimers bridge between calixarenes in a two-dimensional coordination network. The crown ethers reside in cavities created by two calixarenes from adjacent polymeric sheets via a variety of supramolecular interactions(hydrogen-bonding, shape complementarity), and effectively add a third dimension to the network. The extended structure of both of these polymers is highly porous, and resembles a bilayer.     

Enantioselective cyclization of racemic supramolecular polymers

Homochiral hydrogen-bonded cyclic assemblies are formed in dilute solutions of racemic supramolecular polymers based on the quadruple hydrogen bonding 2-ureido-4[1H]-pyrimidinone unit, as observed by 1H NMR and SEC experiments. Preorganization of the monomers and the combined binding strength of the eight hydrogen bonds result in a very high stability of the cyclic aggregates with pronounced selectivity between homochiral and heterochiral cyclic species, usually only observed in crystalline or liquid crystalline phases.     

Synthesis of novel O-alkylbenzochromeno-1,5-benzodiazepinones. Study of the N–H····N and CO····HN hydrogen bonding interactions with 2-aminopyridines

A series of novel 6-(O-alky)lbenzochromeno-1,5-benzodiazepin-2-ones 4a–c was prepared through the condensation between the [1]benzopyrano[4,3-c][1,5]benzodiazepin-7(8H)one 1 and a series of alkylalcohols. Scaffold 4 exhibited interesting hydrogen-bonding interaction with 2-aminopyridine derivatives. The so obtained self-assembled systems 5 were fully characterized by 1D/2D-NMR techniques and mass spectrometry. The hydrogen-bonding interaction was supported by IR and Raman spectroscopy and by ¹H NMR titration experiments, and was confirmed by an X-ray crystal structure analysis.     

A Convenient Synthetic Method and Spectral Characterization of New Tetrahydro[1,3]oxazinothieno[2,3‐c]isoquinoline and Its Pyrimidine Derivatives

Acetylation of 1‐amino‐5‐morpholin‐4‐yl‐6,7,8,9‐tetrahydrothieno[2,3‐c ]isoquinoline‐2‐phenyl carboxamide 3 afforded the corresponding tetrahydro[1,3]oxazinothieno[2,3‐c ]isoquinolinone compound 4 . The oxazinone compound 4 underwent nucleophilic substitution reactions with various primary aliphatic and aromatic amines including some sulfa drugs such as sulfanilamide, sulfaguanidine, and sulfathiazole to afford the substituted pyrimidinone compounds 6–10 . Chlorination of the pyrimidinone 10 with phosphorus oxychloride yielded the chloropyrimidine derivative 11 . The latter compound was used as a versatile precursor for the synthesis of other heterocyclic rings containing the tetrahydropyrimidothienoisoquinoline moiety 12–23 through reaction with a variety of organic reagents. The newly synthesized compounds were fully characterized by elemental and spectral analyses, including melting point, TLC, and FT IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy, as well as ¹³C NMR and mass spectroscopy for most of them. These molecules should allow to us in the future to investigate their pharmacological activities.     

Inorganic-organic hybrids formed by P,P'-diphenylmethylenediphosphinate, pcp2-, with the Cu2+ ion. X-ray crystal structures of [Cu(pcp)(H2O)2] x H2O and [Cu(pcp)(bipy)(H2O)

Weakly coordinated [Cu(pcp)(H2O)n] complexes are formed in aqueous solution, at room temperature, by interaction of P,P'-diphenylmethylene diphosphinic acid (H2pcp) with copper(II) ions. However, heating of the solutions gives rise to the formation of two extended metal-oxygen networks of formulas [Cu(pcp)(H2O)2] x H2O, 1, and [Cu(pcp)(H2O)2], 2. In the presence of 2,2'-bipyridyl (bipy) the diamine derivative [Cu(pcp)(bipy)(H2O)], 4, has been isolated. Complex 1 easily loses water to form a monohydrated derivative [Cu(pcp)H2O], 3, whereas 2 is completely dehydrated after prolonged heating at 150 degrees C, under vacuum. The compounds 1 and 2 have substantially different solid-state structures as shown by X-ray powder diffraction spectra, IR spectra, and thermogravimetric analyses. Consistently, the two complexes cannot be directly interconverted and present different dehydration pathways. Rehydration of these materials in both cases allows quantitative formation of 1. X-ray analysis established that the structure of 1 consists of a corrugated two-dimensional layered polymeric array, where infinite zigzag chains of Cu centers and bridging phenylphosphinate ligands are linked together through strong hydrogen-bonding interactions; the structure of 4 consists of monodimensional polymers, where the hydrogen-bonding interactions play an essential bridging role in the extended architecture. In both structures the metal center displays a five-coordinate environment with approximate square pyramidal geometry, with the pcp ligand acting as bidentate and monodentate in 1 and solely as bidentate in 4. In 1 the coordination sphere is completed through water molecules; in 4, through water and diamine ligands. The thermogravimetric analyses of the complexes are compared with those of the related hybrids [M(pcp)(H2O)3] x H2O, where M = Mn, Co, or Ni, confirming that noncoordinated water molecules also play a basic role in determining the molecular packing.     

2-脲基-4[1氢]-嘧啶酮四氢键萘-蒽超分子组装体系:"通过键"机制的单重态能量传递

设计合成了基于2-脉基-4[1氢]-嘧啶酮AADD四氢键萘-葱超分子组装体系UPNa·UPAn.稳态和时间分辨荧光光谱研究表明UPNa·UPAn四氢键组装体可以发生从茶到葱的高效、快速的单重态能量传递过程.体系内光诱导单重态能量传递的速度和效率远大于通过F(o)rster机制的单重态能量传递速率,表明组装体系UPNa·...