Catechol[4]arene: The Missing Chiral Member of the Calix[4]arene Family
Suren J. Nemat, Hanna Jędrzejewska, Alessandro Prescimone, Agnieszka Szumna, Konrad Tiefenbacher
Abstract
A missing, inherently chiral member of the calix[4]arene family denoted "catechol[4]arene" was synthesized. Its properties were studied and compared to the ones of its close relatives resorcin[4]arene and pyrogallol[4]arene. This novel supramolecular host exhibits binding capabilities that are superior to its sister molecules in polar media. The enantiomerically pure forms of the macrocycle display modest recognition of chiral ammonium salts.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryCatecholPyrogallolSupramolecular chemistryMoleculeCalixareneStereochemistryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistrySupramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionCrystallography and molecular interactions