Issue 24, 2023

Tetraphenylethene-based macrocycles with dual-ring topology: synthesis, structures, and applications

Abstract

In the past few decades, macrocycles with different structures and functions have played a crucial role in supramolecular chemistry. Due to its symmetrical structure, simple synthesis process, good stability, and easily adaptable reaction sites, tetraphenylethylene (TPE) has gained recognition as a universal basic block in macrocyclic chemistry, supramolecular aggregate materials, etc. A series of eight-shaped double macrocycles can be formed by connecting the benzene rings of TPE in pairs. Compared with monomacrocycles, the unique structures of bismacrocycles lead to their specific recognition and assembly properties, and also a wide range of applications, including biological imaging, fluorescent probes, and optoelectronic devices. This review focuses on the eight-shaped double-ring structure of TPE, summarizing the research on neutral molecular structures, ionic molecular structures, and metal molecular structures, and future research directions.

Graphical abstract: Tetraphenylethene-based macrocycles with dual-ring topology: synthesis, structures, and applications

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
03 9 2023
Accepted
21 10 2023
First published
24 10 2023

Org. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 6225-6239

Tetraphenylethene-based macrocycles with dual-ring topology: synthesis, structures, and applications

J. Zhang, W. Kang and X. Xu, Org. Chem. Front., 2023, 10, 6225 DOI: 10.1039/D3QO01426F

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