新型手性双核Salen Zn(II)配合物的分子识别研究

采用新型Salen中间体合成了新型Salen Zn(II)配合物. 用紫外-可见光谱滴定法研究了主体双核Salen Zn(II)与咪唑、二胺类等含氮小分子的分子识别行为, 测定了它们的缔合常数. 对咪唑类客体的缔合常数顺序为K^θ(Im)＞K^θ(2-MeIm)＞K^θ(EMeIm); 对二胺类客体缔合常数顺序为K^θ(DAP)＞K^θ(DAE). 主体与咪唑类和二胺类客体的配位数分别是2和1. 主体与这些客体的识别过程为放热、熵减的焓驱动反应. 利用圆二色光谱研究了识别过程的Cotton效应. 用分子力学方法研究了主客体体系的最低能量构型, 通过量化计算对实验事实做了进一步解释.     

新型手性酪氨酸修饰的锌卟啉对氨基酸酯的分子识别研究

合成并表征了一种L型Boc酪氨酸修饰的自由卟啉(L-BocTyrTAPP)及其锌卟啉配合物Zn(L-BocTyr)TAPP.通过紫外-可见光谱滴定法,研究了手性锌卟啉配合物与四对对映异构的手性氨基酸酯客体在CHCl₃中的分子识别行为.实验结果表明,在分子识别的过程中,缔合常数顺序均为D型略大于L型,且按K(PheOMe)>K(AIaOMe)>K(ValOMe)>K(LeuOMe)的顺序依次减小.同时,利用园二色光谱进一步阐述手性分子识别过程.此外,采用分子力学方法搜索了主客体体系的最低能量构象,从理论上对实验本质进行较深入的探讨.     

卟啉-Salen化合物对含氮杂环客体的分子识别

A novel porphyrin-salen compound and corresponding zinc(Ⅱ)porphyrin-salen compound(ZnPSC_(10))cova-lently linked by a flexible alkoxy chain(—O(CH)_(10)O—)have been synthesized and characterized.Molecular rec-ognition of three N-heterocyclic guests,pyridine,1,4-diazobycyclo[2,2,2]octane(DABCO)and pyrazine,with thehost ZnPSC_(10)was investigated.Binding constants were determined by means of UV-vis titration method.Thebinding mode of ZnPSC_(10)with DABCO has been discussed in detail by using ~1H NMR.It was found that the con-formations of the recognition system changed from closed to open with the adding of DABCO.     

Structural Elucidation of the Mechanism of Molecular Recognition in Chiral Crystalline Sponges

To gain insight into chiral recognition in porous materials we have prepared a family of fourth generation chiral metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) that have rigid frameworks and adaptable (flexible) pores. The previously reported parent material, [Co₂(S‐mandelate)₂(4,4′‐bipyridine)₃](NO₃)₂, CMOM‐ 1S , is a modular MOF; five new variants in which counterions (BF₄^?, CMOM‐ 2S ) or mandelate ligands are substituted (2‐Cl, CMOM‐ 11R ; 3‐Cl, CMOM‐ 21R ; 4‐Cl, CMOM‐ 31R ; 4‐CH₃, CMOM‐ 41R ) and the existing CF₃SO₃^? variant CMOM‐ 3S are studied herein. Fine‐tuning of pore size, shape, and chemistry afforded a series of distinct host–guest binding sites with variable chiral separation properties with respect to three structural isomers of phenylpropanol. Structural analysis of the resulting crystalline sponge phases revealed that host–guest interactions, guest–guest interactions, and pore adaptability collectively determine chiral discrimination.     

手性锌卟啉的非线性光学性质及对咪唑类客体分子识别的构象研究

在纳秒(ns)领域中，利用Z-扫描技术测定了Zn(o-BocTyr)TAPP(主体1)和Zn(p-BocTyr)TAPP(主体2)两种手性锌卟啉的三阶非线性光学性质以及对咪唑类客体的分子识别行为的构象研究. 结果表明，(1) 两种手性锌卟啉都具有反饱和吸收效应和自散焦效应；(2) 由于两种主体中侧链位置的差异，造成两种主体分子极化程度的不同，主体1具有较大的三阶非线性折射率(n2)值；(3) 主体1中侧链苯环与卟啉环之间存在一定的相互作用；(4) 分子识别出现了配位方向的选择性，客体咪唑(Im)与主体1侧链中的苯环能够形成π-π相互作用，选择从有侧链一方配位于主体1，而2-甲基咪唑(2-MeIm)选择从没有侧链一方进攻主体1，但对于主体2，则没有出现配位方向的选择性.     

氨基甲酸酯型脱氧胆酸分子钳对中性分子的识别性能研究

利用差紫外光谱法考察了新型分子钳1～6对苯胺、对硝基苯胺、对甲氧基苯胺等中性分子的识别性能, 测定了25 ℃下, 在CHCl₃中主客体间的结合常数(K_a)和自由能变化(ΔG⁰). 结果表明, 所有分子钳主体对所考察的客体分子显示良好的识别作用, 主客体间形成1∶1型主客体络合物. 识别作用的主要推动力为多重氢键和π-π重叠等的作用. 讨论了主客体间形状、大小匹配和几何互补及识别模式等因素对识别能力的影响, 并利用核磁共振氢谱与计算机模拟作为辅助手段对实验结果进行了解释.     

手性糖基锌卟啉对手性氨基酸甲酯的分子识别

合成了手性四糖基取代锌卟啉(Zn-A)的三种阻转异构体αβαβ-Zn-A、ααββ-Zn-A和αααβ-Zn-A以及一种单糖基取代锌卟啉(Zn-B), 并通过可见光谱滴定法和圆二色(CD)光谱滴定法研究了它们对手性氨基酸甲酯(L/D-LeuOMe, L/D-ThrOMe, L/D-ValOMe和L/D-PheOMe)客体的分子识别行为. 研究发现, 三种锌卟啉对L型氨基酸甲酯的缔合常数均要高于D型, 其中ααββ-Zn-A的对映体选择性(K_L/K_D)最高可达4.75, 可用于L型氨基酸甲酯的选择性识别. 不同的Zn-A 阻转异构体对手性氨基酸甲酯的缔合常数给出相同的顺序:K^θ(LeuOMe) > K^θ(ValOMe) > K^θ(ThrOMe) > K^θ(PheOMe);主体Zn-B对手性氨基酸分子的缔合常数顺序为K^θ(PheOMe) > K^θ(LeuOMe) > K^θ(ValOMe) > K^θ(ThrOMe). 同时, 以咪唑为探针分子研究了非手性分子对Zn-A构象的影响, 发现非手性分子咪唑与手性主体结合后, 也可对主体的构象产生影响. Zn-A的三种阻转异构体与氨基酸甲酯和咪唑类客体的缔合常数关系均为K^θ(ααββ-Zn-A) > K^θ(αβαβ-Zn-A) > K^θ(αααβ-Zn-A).     

Thermodynamics of Hydrophobic Interactions: Entropic Recognition of a Hydrophobic Moiety by Poly(Ethylene Oxide)–Zinc Porphyrin Conjugates

The recognition of 4‐alkylpyridines by water‐soluble poly(ethylene oxide)–zinc porphyrin conjugates was studied with a focus on the thermodynamic parameters of binding. Microcalorimetric studies indicated that binding of the alkyl group of the guest in water is driven by the entropic term (δΔH⁰=ΔH⁰(4‐pentylpyridine)? ΔH⁰(4‐methylpyridine)=+1.7 kJ mol^?1, δTΔS⁰=TΔS⁰(4‐pentylpyridine)? TΔS⁰(4‐methylpyridine)=+11.8 kJ mol^?1 at 298 K), thus showing the significance of water reorganization during host–guest interaction. The enthalpy–entropy compensation temperature of binding of 4‐alkylpyridines was as low as 38 K; only below this temperature could the enthalpic term be a driving force. The binding affinity was modulated by the addition of cations and by varying the degree of polymerization of poly(ethylene oxide), which suggests that guest binding is coupled with polymer conformation.     

Chiral Encapsulation by Directional Interactions

The complexation of chiral guests in the cavity of dimeric self‐assembled chiral capsule 1 ₂ was studied by using NMR spectroscopy and X‐ray crystallography. Capsule 1 ₂ has walls composed of amino acid backbones forming numerous directional binding sites that are arranged in a chiral manner. The polar character of the interior dictates the encapsulation preferences towards hydrophilic guests and the ability of the capsule to extract guests from water into an organic phase. Chiral discrimination towards hydroxy acids was evaluated by using association constants and competition experiments, and moderate de values were observed (up to 59 %). Complexes with one or two guest molecules in the cavity were formed. For 1:1 complexes, solvent molecules are coencapsulated; this influences guest dynamics and makes the chiral recognition solvent dependent. Reversal of the preferences can be induced by coencapsulation of a nonchiral solvent in the chiral internal environment. For complexes with two guests, filling of the capsule’s internal space can be very effective and packing coefficients of up to 70 % can be reached. The X‐ray crystal structure of complex 1 ₂?((S) ‐6 )₂ with well‐resolved guest molecules reveals a recognition motif that is based on an extensive system of hydrogen bonds. The optimal arrangement of interactions with the alternating positively and negatively charged groups of the capsule’s walls is fulfilled by the guest carboxylic groups acting simultaneously as hydrogen‐bond donors and acceptors. An additional guest molecule interacting externally with the capsule reveals a possible entrance mechanism involving a polar gate. In solution, the structural features and dynamic behavior of the D₄‐symmetric homochiral capsule were analyzed by variable‐temperature NMR spectroscopy and the results were compared with those for the S₈‐symmetric heterochiral capsule.     

芳酰胺-吖啶分子钳对中性分子的识别性能. II. 新型吖啶类分子钳的研究

采用差紫外谱法研究了新型芳酰胺-吖啶分子钳(1～7)对苯胺、苯二胺(邻, 间, 对)等中性分子的识别性能. 测定了结合常数(K_a)和自由能变化(ΔG°), 结果表明, 所有的分子钳受体与所考察的客体分子均形成1∶1型超分子配合物. 识别作用的主要推动力为多重氢键、van der Waals等的协同作用. 主客体间尺寸/形状匹配、几何互补等因素对识别性能均有重要的影响. 利用核磁氢谱与计算机模拟作为辅助手段对主要的实验结果与现象进行了解释.     

Self‐Assembled Tetragonal Prismatic Molecular Cage Highly Selective for Anionic π Guests

The metal‐directed supramolecular synthetic approach has paved the way for the development of functional nanosized molecules. In this work, we report the preparation of the new nanocapsule 3? (CF₃SO₃)₈ with a A₄B₂ tetragonal prismatic geometry, where A corresponds to the dipalladium hexaazamacrocyclic complex Pd‐1 , and B corresponds to the tetraanionic form of palladium 5,10,15,20‐tetrakis(4‐carboxyphenyl)porphyrin ( 2 ). The large void space of the inner cavity and the supramolecular affinity for guest molecules towards porphyrin‐based hosts converts this nanoscale molecular 3D structure into a good candidate for host–guest chemistry. The interaction between this nanocage and different guest molecules has been studied by means of NMR, UV/Vis, ESI‐MS, and DOSY experiments, from which highly selective molecular recognition has been found for anionic, planar‐shaped π guests with association constants (K_a) higher than 10⁹ M ^?1, in front of non‐interacting aromatic neutral or cationic substrates. DFT theoretical calculations provided insights to further understand this strong interaction. Nanocage 3? (CF₃SO₃)₈ can not only strongly host one single molecule of M(dithiolene)₂ complexes (M=Au, Pt, Pd, and Ni), but also can finely tune their optical and redox properties. The very simple synthesis of both the supramolecular cage and the building blocks represents a step forward for the development of polyfunctional supramolecular nanovessels, which offer multiple applications as sensors or nanoreactors.     

Simultaneous enhancement of phosphorescence and chirality by host–guest recognition of molecular tweezers

A novel type of host–guest recognition systems have been developed on the basis of a Au(III) molecular tweezer receptor and chiral Pt(II) guests. The complementary host–guest motifs display high non-covalent binding affinity (K_a: ～10⁴ L/mol) due to the participation of two-fold intermolecular π–π stacking interactions. Both phosphorescence and chirality signals of the Pt(II) guests strengthen in the resulting host–guest complexes, because of the cooperative rigidifying and shielding effects rendered by the tweezer receptor. Their intensities can be reversibly switched toward pH changes, by taking advantage of the electronic repulsion effect between the protonated form of tweezer receptor and the positive-charged guests in acidic environments. Overall, the current study demonstrates the feasibility to enhance and modulate phosphorescence and chirality signals simultaneously via molecular tweezer-based host–guest recognition.     

A Tunable Cyclic Container: Guest‐Induced Conformational Switching,Efficient Guest Exchange,and Selective Isolation of C70 from a Fullerene Mixture

An adaptable cyclic porphyrin dimer with highly flexible linkers has been used as an artificial molecular container that can efficiently encapsulate various aromatic guests (TCNQ/C₆₀/C₇₀) through strong π–π interactions by adjusting its cavity size and conformation. The planar aromatic guest (TCNQ) can be easily and selectively exchanged with larger aromatic guests (C₆₀/C₇₀). During the guest‐exchange process, the two porphyrin rings switch their relative orientation according to the size and shape of the guests. This behavior of the cyclic container has been thoroughly investigated by using UV/Vis spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy, and X‐ray crystal structure determination of the host–guest assemblies. The electrochemical and photophysical studies demonstrated the occurrence of photoinduced electron transfer from bisporphyrin to TCNQ/C₆₀/C₇₀ in the respective host–guest assemblies. The cyclic host can form complexes with C₆₀ and C₇₀ with association constants of (2.8±0.2)×10⁵ and (1.9±0.3)×10⁸ m ⁻¹, respectively; the latter value represents the highest binding affinity for C₇₀ reported so far for zinc(II) bisporphyrinic receptors. This high selectivity for the binding of C₇₀ versus C₆₀ allows the easy extraction and efficient isolation of C₇₀ from a C₆₀/C₇₀ fullerene mixture. Experimental evidence was substantiated by DFT calculations.     

Guest‐Induced Photophysical Property Switching of Artificial Light‐Harvesting Dendrimers

An artificial light‐harvesting multiporphyrin dendrimer ( 8P_ZnP_FB ) composed of a focal freebase porphyrin ( P_FB ) with eight zinc(II) porphyrin ( P_Zn ) wings exhibited unique photophysical property switching in response to specific guest molecule binding. UV/Vis titration studies indicated stable 1:2 host–guest complex formation between 8P_ZnP_FB and meso‐tetrakis(4‐pyridyl)‐porphyrin ( TPyP ) for which the first and second association constants were estimated to be >10⁸ M ^?1 and 3.0×10⁷ M ^?1, respectively. 8P_ZnP_FB originally shows 94 % energy transfer efficiency from P_Zn to the focal P_FB . By the formation of the host–guest complex ( 8P_ZnP_FB? 2 TPyP ) the emission intensity of 8P_ZnP_FB is significantly decreased, and an ultrafast charge separation state is generated. The energy transfer process from P_Zn wings to the P_FB core in 8P_ZnP_FB is almost entirely switched to an electron transfer process by the formation of 8P_ZnP_FB? 2 TPyP .     

A Five‐layer π‐Aromatic Structure Formed through Self‐assembly of a Porphyrin Trimer and Two Aromatic Guests

In this study we synthesized two‐ and four‐armed porphyrins – bearing two carboxyl and four 2‐aminoquinolino functionalities, respectively, at their meso positions – as a complementary hydrogen bonding pair for the self‐assembly of a D₂‐symmetric porphyrin trimer host. Two units of the two‐armed porphyrin and one unit of the four‐armed porphyrin self‐assembled quantitatively into the D₂‐symmetric porphyrin trimer, stabilized through ammidinium‐carboxylate salt bridge formation, in CH₂Cl₂ and CHCl₃. The porphyrin trimer host gradually bound two units of 1,3,5‐trinitrobenzene between the pair of porphyrin units, forming a five‐layer aromatic structure. At temperatures below ?40 °C, the rates of association and dissociation of the complexes were slow on the NMR spectroscopic time scale, allowing the 1 : 1 and 1 : 2 complexes of the trimer host and trinitrobenzene guest(s) to be detected independently when using less than 2 eq of trinitrobenzene. Vis titration experiments revealed the values of K₁ (2.1±0.4×10⁵ M^?1) and K₂ (2.2±0.06×10⁴ M^?1) in CHCl₃ at room temperature.     

Recognition of mandelate stereoisomers by chiral porphyrin hosts: prediction of stereopreference in guest binding a priori using a simple binding model?

Rigid porphyrin hosts that mimic the spatial arrangement of mandelate recognition motifs lead to stereoselective receptors and illustrate how subtle structural differences in host design have significant impact on guest recognition. The porphyrin hosts are obtained with minimal synthetic effort from readily available chiral amine precursors and are modular in design. The chiral recognition properties of the porphyrin-based hosts with chiral carboxylate-containing guests and chiral amines are described. UV/vis and ¹H NMR spectroscopic results indicate some of these porphyrin hosts undergo an induced fit conformational change upon guest binding.     

A Chiral Halogen‐Bonding [3]Rotaxane for the Recognition and Sensing of Biologically Relevant Dicarboxylate Anions

The unprecedented application of a chiral halogen‐bonding [3]rotaxane host system for the discrimination of stereo‐ and E/Z geometric isomers of a dicarboxylate anion guest is described. Synthesised by a chloride anion templation strategy, the [3]rotaxane host recognises dicarboxylates through the formation of 1:1 stoichiometric sandwich complexes. This process was analysed by molecular dynamics simulations, which revealed the critical synergy of halogen and hydrogen bonding interactions in anion discrimination. In addition, the centrally located chiral (S)‐BINOL motif of the [3]rotaxane axle component facilitates the complexed dicarboxylate species to be sensed via a fluorescence response.     

锌卟啉对氨基酸甲酯手性分子识别的理论研究

用Tripos力场和分子力学方法研究了手笥锌卟啉的最低能量构象,并用分子动力学模拟了锌卟啉对氨基酸甲酯的识别过程,发现锌卟啉与D-氨基酸酯结合能力强于L-氨基酸,这与热力学实验结果一致.     

Host–Guest Chemistry Within Cellulose Nanocrystal Gel Receptors

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) spontaneously assemble into gels when mixed with a polyionic organic or inorganic salt. Here, we have used this ion‐induced gelation strategy to create functional CNC gels with a rigid tetracationic macrocycle, cyclobis(paraquat‐p‐phenylene) ( CBPQT ⁴⁺). Addition of [ CBPQT ]Cl₄ to CNCs causes gelation and embeds an active host inside the material. The fabricated CNC gels can reversibly absorb guest molecules from solution then undergo molecular recognition processes that create colorful host–guest complexes. These materials have been implemented in gel chromatography (for guest exchange and separation), and as elements to encode 2‐ and 3‐dimensional patterns. We anticipate that this concept might be extended to design a set of responsive and selective gel‐like materials functioning as, for instance, water‐pollutant scavengers, substrates for chiral separations, or molecular flasks.     

Double targeting of tumours with pyrenyl-modified dendrimers encapsulated in an arene-ruthenium metallaprism

The self‐assembly of 2,4,6‐tris(pyridin‐4‐yl)‐1,3,5‐triazine (tpt) triangular panels with p‐cymene–ruthenium building blocks and 5,8‐dioxido‐1,4‐naphthoquinonato (donq) bridges, in the presence of pyrenyl‐containing dendrimers of different generations (P₀, P₁ and P₂), affords the triangular prismatic host–guest compounds [P_n?Ru₆(p‐cymene)₆(tpt)₂(donq)₃]⁶⁺ ([P_n? 1 ]⁶⁺). The host–guest nature of these systems, with the pyrenyl moiety being encapsulated in the hydrophobic cavity of the cage and the dendritic functional group pointing outwards, was confirmed by NMR spectroscopy (¹H, 2D and DOSY). The host–guest properties of these systems were studied in solution by NMR and UV/Vis spectroscopic methods, allowing the determination of their affinity constants (K_a). Moreover, the ability of these water‐soluble host–guest systems to carry the pyrenyl‐containing dendrimers into cancer cells was evaluated on human ovarian cancer cells. The host–guest systems are all more cytotoxic than the empty cage [ 1 ][CF₃SO₃]₆ (IC₅₀≈4 μM ), with the most active compound, [P₀? 1 ][CF₃SO₃]₆, being an order of magnitude more cytotoxic.