Incorporation of a flexible, pyridine-functionalized Diaza-crown ether into discrete supramolecules via coordination-driven self-assembly

J Org Chem. 2004 Apr 16;69(8):2910-2. doi: 10.1021/jo049883t.

Abstract

A flexible, pyridine-functionalized diaza-crown ether was self-assembled into discrete supramolecules of differing stoichiometries upon combination with various organoplatinum molecules. They are characterized by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry and (31)P[(1)H] and (1)H NMR. In one case, (1)H-(1)H NOE enhancements of a [1 + 1] assembled structure demonstrate the puckered shape of the macrocyclic ring. Despite its inherent flexibility, the dipyridyl-substituted 18-membered diaza-crown ligand prefers to self-assemble into closed systems when reacted with platinum-containing acceptors.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Crown Ethers / chemical synthesis*
  • Crown Ethers / chemistry
  • Ligands
  • Macromolecular Substances
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organoplatinum Compounds / chemical synthesis
  • Organoplatinum Compounds / chemistry
  • Platinum / chemistry
  • Pyridines / chemistry*
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization

Substances

  • Crown Ethers
  • Ligands
  • Macromolecular Substances
  • Organoplatinum Compounds
  • Pyridines
  • Platinum