Issue 22, 2013

One-shot preparation of an inherently chiral trifunctional calix[4]arene from an easily available cone-triformylcalix[4]arene

Abstract

Via selective 1,3-distal intramolecular Cannizzaro disproportionation of an easily available cone-triformylcalix[4]arene, an inherently chiral trifunctional cone-calix[4]arene derivative has been prepared. The presence of three different functional groups (–CH2OH, –CHO and –COOH) at the upper rim of the calixarene scaffold makes this compound a versatile intermediate for the development of multifunctional devices. Interesting chiral discrimination of serine derivatives has been observed, presumably thanks to a multipoint-interaction involving the reversible imine bond formation and the hydrogen bonding of the hydroxyl group of the amino acid side-chain with the upper rim functional groups. Consistently, chiral discrimination was not observed with alanine and valine derivatives, lacking hydrogen bonding groups on the side-chain.

Graphical abstract: One-shot preparation of an inherently chiral trifunctional calix[4]arene from an easily available cone-triformylcalix[4]arene

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Article type
Paper
Submitted
18 feb 2013
Accepted
02 apr 2013
First published
02 apr 2013

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2013,11, 3642-3648

One-shot preparation of an inherently chiral trifunctional calix[4]arene from an easily available cone-triformylcalix[4]arene

M. Ciaccia, I. Tosi, R. Cacciapaglia, A. Casnati, L. Baldini and S. Di Stefano, Org. Biomol. Chem., 2013, 11, 3642 DOI: 10.1039/C3OB40355F

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