[2]Pseudorotaxanes based on the recognition of cryptands to vinylogous viologens

  • Xuzhou Yan
  • , Peifa Wei
  • , Mingming Zhang
  • , Xiaodong Chi
  • , Jiyong Liu
  • , Feihe Huang

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Abstract

Host-guest complexation between two crown ether-based cryptands and two vinylogous viologens has been studied. Formation of [2]- pseudorotaxanes from a dibenzo-24-crown-8-based cryptand and these vinylogous viologens can be reversibly controlled by adding and removing potassium cation in acetone. Furthermore, the complexation between a bis(m-phenylene)-32-crown-10-based cryptand and a vinylogous viologen exhibits a high association constant, 1.18 × 106 M-1 in acetone, and leads to the formation of a supramolecular poly[2]-pseudorotaxane in the solid state.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6370-6373
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume13
Issue number24
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Dec 2011
Externally publishedYes

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