Emergent Conformational Preferences of a Self-Assembling Small Molecule:  Structure and Dynamics in a Tetrameric Capsule

Herein we report the synthesis of a molecule that self-organizes through hydrogen bonds into discrete tetrameric capsular species, encapsulating large polycyclic guest molecules. The unique folded structure of the assembled state is determined by correlation spectroscopy in conjunction with molecular modeling. Pendant methoxyl groups are essential for the assembly process and convey their influence through both electronic pathways and surface interactions. Spin polarization transfer experiments show that the capsule undergoes rapid guest-exchange processes while being itself kinetically stable at elevated temperatures.

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Main Authors: Hof, Fraser, Nuckolls, Colin, Craig, Stephen L., Martín, Tomás, Rebek, Julius Jr.
Other Authors: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Format: artículo biblioteca
Language:English
Published: American Chemical Society 2000-10-21
Subjects:Monomers, Molecules, Chemical structure, Encapsulation, Aromatic compounds,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/211769
http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/100000002
http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000038
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