Abstract
The selective demethylation of methoxy groups of several multifunctionalized 1,3,5-trimethoxycalix[6]arene-based receptors has been achieved. It is shown in this study that the best reagent is trimethylsilyl iodide (TMSI) and that the conformation adopted by the calixarene core is crucial for both the selectivity and the efficiency of the process. A key feature appears to be the "in" or "out" orientation of the methoxy substituents relative to the macrocyclic cavity. If projected inward, the reaction is slow and not selective. If projected outward, the reaction is fast and selective. A strategy that consists of exploiting the host-guest properties of the receptors to change their conformation and to permit their selective demethylation has been developed. Four cases of such a supramolecular assistance are reported, demonstrating the efficiency of the strategy. Such an allosteric control is highly reminiscent of biological processes allowing selective transformation of multifunctional molecules. (Figure Presented).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5084-5091 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 80 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 May 2015 |
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Physical Chemistry and characterization(PC2)
Johan Wouters (Manager) & Carmela Aprile (Manager)
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