Unexpected Cyclization of Dipyridyl-glycoluril in the Presence of Formaldehyde and Strong Acid: A New Scaffold with a Potential as an Anion Receptor

In an attempted synthesis of peripherally pyridine-substituted cucurbituril, an unexpected cyclized product was obtained. A careful NMR analysis followed by mass spectrometry and preliminary crystallographic analyses, helped us in resolving the structure. The structure has two quaternized pyridine functionalities and a groove suitable as a potential receptor site. In addition, just like the parent glycoluril structure, two remaining urea-derived nitrogens can be alkylated by alkyl halides. Thus, we believe this high yielding reaction may become an entry point to a new class of anion receptors.     

新型金属轮烷自组装体系的表征及配位平衡研究

由cucurbituril和精胺盐酸盐生成的类轮烷，与水合烷基钴肟发生自组装反应后，在水溶液中形成了一种新型的金属轮烷。本文通过 ¹H NMR，ESI-MS，UV-vis方法进行了表征并对该金属轮烷生成的配位反应进行了热力学研究。     

Syntheses and crystal structures of SmIII and ThIV complexes with macrocyclic cavitand cucurbituril

Slow evaporation of solutions of samarium nitrate and thorium chloride in hydrochloric acid containing the macrocyclic cavitand cucurbituril (C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂) afforded crystals of the [{Sm(H₂O)₅(NO₃)}₂(C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)](NO₃)₄·6.5H₂O and [{Th(H₂O)₅Cl}₂(C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)]Cl₆·13H₂O complexes, respectively. The [Sm(C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)(H₂O)₅(SO₄)][Sm(H₂O)₅(SO₄)₂]·17H₂O complex was generated upon heating (130 °C) of a mixture of samarium sulfate, cucurbituril, and water in a sealed tube. X-ray diffraction analysis demonstrated that the metal atoms in these complexes are bound to the portal oxygen atoms of the cucurbituril molecules. In addition, the portal oxygen atoms of cucurbituril are linked to the coordinated H₂O molecules via hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of supramolecular adducts of molybdenum and tungsten selenide aqua complexes with macrocyclic cavitand cucurbituril

The supramolecular compounds {[W₃Se₄Cl₃(H₂O)₆]₂[PyHC₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂]}Cl₃·18H₂O (1) and {[Cl₃SnMo₃Se₄Cl₃(H₂O)₆][Cl₃SnMo₃Se₄Cl₂(H₂O)₇](C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)}Cl·26H₂O (2) were isolated from solutions of the selenium-containing tungsten and molybdenum clusters [W₃Se₄(H₂O)₉]⁴⁺ and [Cl₃SnMo₃Se₄(H₂O)₉]³⁺, respectively, and organic cavitand cucurbituril. X-ray diffraction analysis demonstrated that the macrocylcic cucurbituril molecule is coordinated on both sides by the cluster cations through the formation of complementary hydrogen bonds. Compound 1 has a chain structure stabilized by Se...Se interactions between the adjacent cluster cores. In compound 2, the bridging ₂-selenium atoms of the cluster fragment Mo₃Se₄ are coordinated to the tin atom of the SnCl₃ ^– ligand, thus losing the ability to be involved in Se...Se interactions.     

甘脲和羟基葫芦[6]脲气相色谱固定相的制备及其色谱分离性能比较研究

甘脲是羟基葫芦[6]脲(HOCB6)的前体, 本文设计了一种在酸性条件下均匀涂渍固定液的新方法, 首次将甘脲和羟基葫芦[6]脲用作气相色谱固定相. 将甘脲和HOCB6填装成气相色谱填充柱后, 以烷烃、卤代烃、芳香烃、醇、酮、酯、酸、胺等物质为探针, 用复杂样品花露水对它们的色谱分离性能进行了比较研究. 结果表明, 甘脲和HOCB6 都是良好的气相色谱固定相, 热稳定性高, 柱性能稳定. 两种固定相对以上溶质探针都有较好的分离能力, HOCB6固定相(PSP)与甘脲固定相(GSP)相比较, 总体上具有更好的分离选择性, 对难分离的芳香族位置异构体(如二甲苯、甲基苯胺)具有良好的分离能力, 显示出较高的立体选择性, 对花露水中的高沸点组分有较好的分离效果. 上述研究也表明, 由于溶质在载气中传质比葫芦脲内腔快得多, 全包结尽管有利于提高分离选择性, 但展宽后的柱效不理想; 适当的高柱温既保留了部分包结作用, 同时存在端口协同作用, 能兼顾高选择性和高柱效.     

葫环联脲新进展

葫环联脲这类新型主体分子正受到化学家们的广泛关注,并逐渐成为超分子化学研究领域中的一个热点.本文综述了近两-来葫环联脲同系物、衍生物的合成及其在分子识别、分子催化、分子组装等方面的研究进展,并对该领域的研究前景作一展望.     

Exploring the Limits of Bivalency by DNA‐Based Spatial Screening

Multivalency can facilitate complex formation when monovalent receptor–ligand interactions are weak. However, enhanced binding of two multivalent binding partners should be avoidable, for example when bivalent receptors ought to utilize multimolecular interactions to cross‐link binding partners. We herein report the first systematic study to assess the criteria deciding whether a bivalent system engages in bivalency‐enhanced interactions or cross‐linking. We used DNA‐instructed self‐assembly to arrange the cucurbit[7]uril–adamantane host–guest system in 70–360 Å distance. Measurements and statistical mechanics analyses revealed that the affinity gain is controlled by 1) the distance between recognition modules, 2) the scaffold flexibility, and, importantly, 3) the strength of the monovalent interaction. We show that the bivalency effect can extend beyond 150 Å and discuss how, on the contrary, weak monovalent interactions reduce the concentration threshold for cross‐linking. The findings are of interest for inhibitor design.     

瓜环的超分子化学研究进展

总结了瓜环化学在分子组装、分子器件、生物化学、药物化学等方面的最新进展.同时,也展现了我们在瓜环化学方面进行的初步的研究.     

Degradable Nanomotors Using Platinum Deposited Complex of Calcium Carbonate and Hyaluronate Nanogels for Targeted Drug Delivery

Recently, micro/nanomotor systems have been widely investigated for biomedical applications especially for the active transport and delivery of specific drugs. However, there are few stimuli-responsive micro/nanomotor systems to enhance the drug delivery efficiency and reduce side effects by the spatiotemporal controllability. Here, a degradable nanomotor is first fabricated for targeted drug delivery using a platinum (Pt)-deposited complex of calcium carbonate and cuccurbit[6]uril-conjugated hyaluronate (Pt/CaCO₃@HA-CB[6]). The nanomotors could efficiently deliver model drugs to the cells in reactive oxygen species (ROS) abundant environments such as the tumor site. After reaching the tumor site around pH 6.5, Pt/CaCO₃@HA-CB[6] nanomotors (≈1 µm) are pH-responsively disintegrated by the dissociation of CaCO₃ and the encapsulated HA-CB[6] (≈300 nm) are released for cancer cell uptake. The released HA conjugate are finally uptaken into cancer cells via HA receptor-mediated endocytosis. Moreover, model drugs are modularly loaded into the nanomotors via the host–guest chemistry of CB[6] for stable delivery to cancer cells. Taken together, Pt/CaCO₃@HA-CB[6] nanomotors systems could be successfully harnessed for active drug delivery to cancer cells.