Issue 68, 2016

Endohedral dynamics of push–pull rotor-functionalized cages

Abstract

A series of [Pd2L4] coordination cages featuring endohedral functionalities in central backbone positions was synthesized. Although attached via C[double bond, length as m-dash]C double bonds, the substituents behave as molecular rotors. This is explained by their pronounced donor–acceptor character which lowers rotational barriers and allows for electronic control over the spinning rates inside the cage. The dynamic behaviour of the free ligands, assembled cages and host–guest complexes is compared with the aid of NMR experiments, X-ray structure analysis and molecular modelling.

Graphical abstract: Endohedral dynamics of push–pull rotor-functionalized cages

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
17 5 2016
Accepted
26 7 2016
First published
26 7 2016
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

Chem. Commun., 2016,52, 10411-10414

Endohedral dynamics of push–pull rotor-functionalized cages

M. Krick, J. Holstein, C. Würtele and G. H. Clever, Chem. Commun., 2016, 52, 10411 DOI: 10.1039/C6CC04155H

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