Issue 15, 2021

Triazolate-based pillarplexes: shape-adaptive metallocavitands via rim modification of macrocyclic ligands

Abstract

Triazolate-based pillarplexes, supramolecular organometallic complexes (SOCs) featuring a tubular pore, are introduced. Following a macrocycle-templated synthesis strategy, a hybrid imidazolium/triazole cyclophane of defined ring size was used as ligand precursor, serving also as a supramolecular element in the subsequent SOC self-assembly. The new pillarplexes in part behave similar to previously reported pyrazolate-based congeners, e.g., regarding luminescence or host–guest properties. In contrast, for the Au(I) complex, an unprecedented shape-adaptive behaviour is observed in the solid-state, caused by the additional nitrogen atoms being present in the rim and rationalised by DFT calculations. Additionally, complementary hydrogen bonding between the cationic complexes is observed, proving that the rim modification not only modulates the flexibility of the cavitand but is also a tool to introduce further functionality into the SOC.

Graphical abstract: Triazolate-based pillarplexes: shape-adaptive metallocavitands via rim modification of macrocyclic ligands

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Research Article
Submitted
15 apr 2021
Accepted
06 may 2021
First published
14 may 2021

Org. Chem. Front., 2021,8, 4061-4070

Triazolate-based pillarplexes: shape-adaptive metallocavitands via rim modification of macrocyclic ligands

S. Guan, T. Pickl, C. Jandl, L. Schuchmann, X. Zhou, P. J. Altmann and A. Pöthig, Org. Chem. Front., 2021, 8, 4061 DOI: 10.1039/D1QO00588J

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