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Current Organic Chemistry

Editor-in-Chief

ISSN (Print): 1385-2728
ISSN (Online): 1875-5348

Transition-Metal Encapsulation within Supramolecular Diphosphine Capsules

Author(s): Tatiana Besset, Rafael Gramage-Doria and Joost N.H. Reek

Volume 17, Issue 14, 2013

Page: [1489 - 1498] Pages: 10

DOI: 10.2174/1385272811317140005

Abstract

This review provides a detailed overview on the research carried out in self-assembled supramolecular capsules enabling encapsulation of transition metals within their inner space. The supramolecular assemblies discussed are based on cationic/anionic interactions between cone-shaped building blocks, derived from quaternary ammonium and sulfonated salts, which upon assembly give rise to closed cavitands. Furthermore, one or both of the ionic building blocks contain diphosphine groups located at the cavity core. Thus, upon chelation of a transition-metal ion to the phosphorus(III) donor atoms, the metal fragment lies positioned in the molecular container. In addition, metal coordination does not affect the overall structure of the supramolecular capsule.

Keywords: Self-assembly, Supramolecular capsules, Transition-metal ions, Calixarenes, Diphosphines.


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