We describe the design of a new family of molecular containers,namely,type IV metal–organic supercontainers(MOSCs),which are constructed from the assembly of a container precursor p-tert-butylsulfonylcalix[4]arene,Co...We describe the design of a new family of molecular containers,namely,type IV metal–organic supercontainers(MOSCs),which are constructed from the assembly of a container precursor p-tert-butylsulfonylcalix[4]arene,Co(II)or Ni(II)ion,and angular flexible dicarboxylate linkers.The combination of structural robustness and tunability of these cylinder-shaped MOSCs makes them highly attractive supramolecular hosts.The type IV MOSCs exhibit a diverse range of supramolecular functions,including their selective binding with cationic vips and their tunable activity to modulate both stoichiometric and catalytic reactions,which are not readily accessible in the molecular precursors.展开更多
基金supported by an NSF CAREER Award(CHE 1352279)a South Dakota Board of Regents Competitive Research Grant.The authors also acknowledge an NSF MRI Award(CHE 1229035)for the purchase of a Bruker 400 MHz NMR spectrometer.
文摘We describe the design of a new family of molecular containers,namely,type IV metal–organic supercontainers(MOSCs),which are constructed from the assembly of a container precursor p-tert-butylsulfonylcalix[4]arene,Co(II)or Ni(II)ion,and angular flexible dicarboxylate linkers.The combination of structural robustness and tunability of these cylinder-shaped MOSCs makes them highly attractive supramolecular hosts.The type IV MOSCs exhibit a diverse range of supramolecular functions,including their selective binding with cationic vips and their tunable activity to modulate both stoichiometric and catalytic reactions,which are not readily accessible in the molecular precursors.
