Axle length- and solvent-controlled construction of (pseudo)[1]rotaxanes from mono-thiourea-functionalised pillar[5]arene derivatives

A series of thiourea-functionalised pillar[5]arene derivatives 3ⁿm were constructed from a series of mono-amide-functionalised pillar[5]arenes 2ⁿ. The formation of their free forms or (pseudo)[1]rotaxane structures were controlled by their axle lengths or solvents, which were investigated by ¹H NMR spectroscopy. Some of (pseudo)[1]rotaxane structures were also supported by their single-crystal structures.     

Synthesis and characterization of bis-[1]rotaxanes via salen-bridged bis-pillar[5]arenes

The series of salen-bridged bis-pillar[1]arenes were conveniently prepared by condensation reaction of5,5'-methylenebis(2-hydroxybenzalde hyde)or 5,5'-(propane-2,2-diyl)bis(2-hydroxybenzaldehyde)with mono-amido-functionalized pillar[5]arenes containing different terminal aminoalkyl groups in refluxing ethanol.The^1H NMR and 2D-NOESY spectra indicated that the salen-bridged bis-pillar[5]arenes with longer allcylene linker(n=3,4,6)formed the fascinating bis-[1]rotaxanes,while the salenbridged bis-pillar[5]arenes with short hydrazine and ethylenediamino linker(n=0,2)predominately existed in free form.The single crystal structure of the bis-pillar[5]are ne ambiguously indicated that two propylenediamino linker inserted in to two cavities of pillar[5]arene to form a novel bis-[1]rotaxanes.     

Design and synthesis of self-included pillar[5]arene-based bis-[1]rotaxanes

Two strategies for the design of new pillar[5]arene-based mechanically self-interlocked molecules (MSMs) are reported here. The first strategy is based on the construction of an intermediate pseudo[1]rotaxane followed by the desired bis-[1]rotaxane. The other one is based on the construction of the desired bis-[1]-rotaxane directly via a condensation reaction through host-guest interactions between a mono-functionalized pillar[5]arene and the axle. This compound has interesting self-assembly properties in methanol and some extended applications of this compound will be reported in the near future.     

Synthesis and characterization of a new pillar[5]arene-based [1]rotaxane

In this study, we reported the synthesis of three kinds of mono-functional pillar[5]arene derivatives PRI, PRII and R and their structures were studied by 1D and 2D NMR spectra and mass spectra. The 2D NMR spectra including ¹H-¹³C HSQC, ¹H-¹H COSY and NOESY spectra indicated that PRI and PRII are both stable self-included pseudo[1]rotaxanes in CDCl₃. These original structures are promising compounds for the design of pillar[5]-based [1]rotaxane. And the results showed that R could exist stable in CDCl₃ and DMSO because of the coordination of N-H?O hydrogen bonding interaction and C-H?π interaction.     

Synthesis of Cucurbit[5]uril-Spermine-[2]Rotaxanes

Cucurbit[5]uril and decamethylcucurbit[5]uril are cyclic pentamers built from glycoluril or dimethylglycoluril respectively. Two different experimental methods have been used for the synthesis of the different [2]rotaxanes. The formed rotaxanes are characterized using ¹H-NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis. In contrast to cucurbit[5]uril no [2]rotaxane could be obtained with decamethylcucurbit[5]uril.     

Spectrophotometric study of the supramolecular complexes of [60]- and [70]Fullerenes with biscalix[6]arene and crown[4]calix[6]arene

[60]- and [70]Fullerenes have been shown to form 1:1 supramolecular complexes with bis[2-(5,11,17,23,29,35-hexa-tert-butyl-37,38,39,40,41-pentahydroxycalix[6]arenyl-oxy ethyl ether) (1) and 5,11,17,23,29,35-hexa-tert-butyl-37,38,40,41-tetra hydroxyl-39,42-(crown-4)calix[6]arene (2) in CHCl3 medium by electronic absorption spectroscopy. Formation constants (K) of the complexes of [60]- and [70]fullerenes with 1 and 2 have been determined at room temperature from which free energy of formation values of the complexes have been estimated. The very high formation constant value of [60]fullerene/1 complex (5900 dm3 mol-1) in indicative of formation of inclusion complex. Moreover, PM3 calculations reveal that intermolecular interaction between [60]fullerene and 1 proceeds through quite deep energy molecular orbital.     

Sequential Chiral Induction and Regulator-Assisted Chiral Memory of Pillar[5]arenes

Chirality transfer is widely observed in life processes, and many artificial chiral transfer systems have been developed. In these systems, chiral information is transferred from chiral inducers to chiral acceptors by a direct chiral induction process and a direct chiral memorization process. We have developed ternary nondirect chiral transfer systems based on pillar[5]arenes, in which a third factor was introduced as a regulator. The planar chirality of an acceptor was induced and memorized by a chiral inducer with precise control by a regulator. In the chiral induction period, the feed sequence of the chiral inducer and regulator affected the chiral induction behavior of the chiral acceptor. The chiral memory ability of the acceptor was substantially improved by the combined action of the chiral inducer and regulator.     

An Interesting Approach to Bis-calix[5]arene Analogue from Calix[6]arene

Calix [n] arenas {n = 4, 6 or 8} are easily prepared from formaldehyde and para-substituted phenols via cyclic condensation under alkaline conditions in one step. It is not surprising that the calyx [n] arene (n = 4, 6, 8) chemistry has been developing very rapidly during the latest 20 years1. However, it is not the case for calixarenes with odd benzene rings (for example, n = 5). The yield of p-tert-butylcalix [5] arene synthesized in one-step from p-tert-butylphenol and formaldehyde was a…     

Stable pillar [5] arene-based pseudo [1] rotaxanes formed in polar solution

Mono-alkyl-functionalized pillar[5] arenes P1,P2,and P3 were synthesized by click reaction,which exhibited different self-assembly behavior in polar solvent DMSO.Stable pseudo [1] rotaxane was formed by the self-complexation from P1 or P2,whereas,concentration-dependent pseudorotaxane structures were generated by P3 which bearing more flexible side chain.Interestingly,the obtained pseudo[1] rotaxanes exhibited a dynamic fast assembly process upon adding NaBF₄,resulting in the formation of Na⁺-induced pseudorotaxanes.     

Redox-Triggered Chirality Switching and Guest-Capture/Release with a Pillar[6]arene-Based Molecular Universal Joint

A chiral electrochemically responsive molecular universal joint (EMUJ) was synthesized by fusing a macrocyclic pillar[6]arene (P[6]) to a ferrocene-based side ring. A single crystal of an enantiopure EMUJ was successfully obtained, which allowed, for the first time, the definitive correlation between the absolute configuration and the circular dichroism spectrum of a P[6] derivative to be determined. The self-inclusion and self-exclusion conformational change of the EMUJ led to a chiroptical inversion of the P[6] moiety, which could be manipulated by both solvents and changes in temperature. The EMUJ also displayed a unique redox-triggered reversible in/out conformational switching, corresponding to an occupation/voidance switching of the P[6] cavity, respectively. This phenomenon is an unprecedented electrochemical manipulation of the capture and release of guest molecules by supramolecular hosts.     

A Novel Type of Lower-Rim-Connected Double-Calix[6]arenes Composed of A 1,2,4-Triply Bridged and A Normal Calix[6]arene

Calixareneshavebeenprovedtobeusefulbuildingblockstoconstructmolecularreceptorsinsupramolecularchemistry.Chemicalmodificationsofcalixarenesattheupperrimorthelowerrimcanaffordpreorganizedligandsabletocomplexmetalionsandneutralmolecules,oftenwithspecialselectivitiesl.Inordertoimprovethebindingpropertiesofcalixarenes,double-calixareneshavebeenpreparedandattractedmuchmoreattentionduetothecombinationoftwobuildingblockswithenforcedcavitiesandspecialmolecularrecognitionabilitiesbyco-operationeffects2.…     

New preorganized calix[4]arenes. Part I. A doubly-crowned calix and a double-calixcrown derived from 4,6,10,12,16,18,22,24,25,26,27,28-Dodecamethyl-5,11,17,23-tetrahydroxycalix[4] arene

A doubly-crowned calix and a double-calixcrown derived from 4,6,10,12,16,18,22,24,25,26,27, 28-dodecamethyl-5,11,17, 23-tetrahydroxycalix[4]arene (1) have been prepared by reaction of appropriate oligoethylene glycol ditosylates with (1) in acetonitrile in the presence of potassium carbonate. A potassium template effect is observed during one of the double cyclizations.     

Chiral Nanocluster Complexes Formed by Host−Guest Interaction between Enantiomeric 2,6-Helic[6]arenes and Silver Cluster Ag20: Emission Enhancement and Chirality Transfer

A pair of chiral nanocluster complexes were formed by the host−guest interaction between the enantiomeric 2,6-helic[6]arenes and nanocluster Ag₂₀. The formation and stability of the nanocluster complexes were experimentally and theoretically confirmed. Meanwhile, the chiral nanocluster complexes exhibited enhanced luminescence and induced CD signals at room temperature in the solid state, revealing the stable complexation and chirality transfer from the chiral macrocycles to the nanocluster Ag₂₀.     

Temperature-driven braking of γ-cyclodextrin-curcubit[6]uril-cowheeled [4]rotaxanes

A capping moiety, playing a role of the brake, slowed down the rotation speed of the cyclodextrin of a cyclodextrin-cucurbit[6]uril-cowheeled [3]rotaxane. Lowering the temperature further stopped the rotation at the NMR timescale.     

叔丁基杯[6]芳烃的去叔丁基反应

报道了以对叔丁基杯[6]芳烃为原料,室温时,在三氯化铝催化下选择性脱去叔丁基的工艺.探讨了在合成去叔丁基杯[6]芳烃实验中催化剂用量对反应结果的影响,并对反应机理进行了讨论.结果表明,当n(AlCl3)∶n(p-tert-calix[6]arene)=8~9.5∶1时,分离得到了两种去叔丁基杯[6]芳烃:5-叔丁基-37,38,39,40,41,42-六羟基杯[6]芳烃和37,38,39,40,41,42-六羟基杯[6]芳烃,当n(AlCl3)∶n(p-tert-calix[6]arene)=10.5∶1时,得到37,38,39,40,41,42-六羟基杯[6]芳烃,产率90.8%.     

Synthesis and Absorption Properties of Calix[6]amides—based Polymers

Reacting calix[6]arene hexaesters with poly(ethyleneimine),a series of calix[6]amidesbased polymers were obtained for the first time.It is found that they show high absorption capacities towards soft cations comparing to hard cations,and the absorption abilities enhanced with the increasing of calixarene content,which may indicates the cavity of calixarene plays crucial role in absorption.Polymer 2c shows good selective absorption capability towards Ag^ among the tested cations.     

Synthesis and structure of N-methylated azacalix[4]pyridines and azacalix[1]arene[3]pyridines

Reaction of azacalix[4]pyridine and azacalix[1]arene[3]pyridine with methyl iodide afforded N-methylated products selectively and highly efficiently. Crystal structures revealed that the modified electronic nature of the pyridines could change the conjugation between the bridging nitrogen and the neighbouring aromatics.     

Construction and investigation of photo-switch property of azobenzene-bridged pillar[5]arene-based [3]rotaxanes

Series of azobenzene-bridged pillar[5]arene-based [3]rotaxanes with different alkyl chain length of guest molecules were constructed by threading-endcapping method with alkylenetriazole as axile and tetrahydrochromene as endcapping group.The encapsulation of pillar[5]arenes were proved by highresolution mass,¹ H NMR and NOESY spectra.The photo-responsive property were examined by irradiation of the synthesized [3]rotaxanes with 365 nm and blue light LED,which caused trans to cis and cis to trans isomerization,respectively.Irradiation of corresponding model guest compounds without pillar[5]arene encapsulation resulted in near completely trans to cis and cis to trans isomerization,indicating the existence of pillar[5]arenes is the determining factor for the comprised photo isomerization efficiency.     

Phosphate Doubly Capped Tetrahomodioxacalix[6] arene

A bisphosphate-bridged tetrahomodioxacalix[6] arene with a C2v symmetry at the ambient temperature was obtained by the reaction of tetrahomodioxacalix[6] arene with POCl3。     

Biologically Active Heteroglycoclusters Constructed on a Pillar[5]arene‐Containing [2]Rotaxane Scaffold

A synthetic approach combining recent concepts for the preparation of multifunctional nanomolecules (click chemistry on multifunctional scaffolds) with supramolecular chemistry (self‐assembly to prepare rotaxanes) gave easy access to a large variety of sophisticated [2]rotaxane heteroglycoclusters. Specifically, compounds combining galactose and fucose have been prepared to target the two bacterial lectins (LecA and LecB) from the opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa.