Monofunctionalized pillar[5]arene as a host for alkanediamines

Nathan L. Strutt, Ross S. Forgan, Jason M. Spruell, Youssry Y. Botros, J. Fraser Stoddart

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Abstract

Alkanediamines serve as neutral guests for the recently discovered host pillar[5]arene. The proposed [2]pseudorotaxane nature of the superstructure of the 1:1 host-guest complexes is supported by the template-directed synthesis of a related [2]rotaxane. A synthetic route to monofunctional pillar[5]arenes has also been developed, allowing for the creation of a fluorescent sensor for alkylamine binding. The precursors to this host could act as starting points for a large library of monofunctional pillar[5]arene macrocycles.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)5668-5671
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume133
Issue number15
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 20 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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