Lewis acid-driven self-assembly of diiridium macrocyclic catalysts imparts substrate selectivity and glutathione tolerance
Hieu D. Nguyen, Rahul D. Jana, Dylan T. Campbell, Thi V. Tran, Loi H.
Abstract
Addition of metal salts to a diiridium macrocyclic complex leads to the spontaneous formation of supramolecular particles that react preferentially with small substrates and can tolerate glutathione additives.
Topics & Concepts
SelectivitySubstrate (aquarium)GlutathioneLewis acids and basesCatalysisChemistrySelf-assemblyCombinatorial chemistryStereochemistryOrganic chemistryBiologyEnzymeEcologyMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionSupramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesLuminescence and Fluorescent Materials