Post-self-assembly covalent chemistry of discrete multicomponent metallosupramolecular hexagonal prisms

J Am Chem Soc. 2011 Jul 20;133(28):10752-5. doi: 10.1021/ja204155r. Epub 2011 Jun 23.

Abstract

The multicomponent coordination-driven self-assembly of hexakis[4-(4-pyridyl)phenyl]benzene, cis-(PEt(3))(2)Pt(II)(OTf)(2), and amine- or maleimide-functionalized isophthalate forms discrete hexagonal prisms as single reaction products. The amino or maleimide groups decorating the isophthalate pillars of the prisms provide reactive sites for post-self-asssembly modifications. In this communication, we demonstrate that the hexagonal prisms can be functionalized without disrupting the prismatic cores, enabling the incorporation of new functionalities under mild conditions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Amines / chemistry
  • Drug Design
  • Maleimides / chemistry
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Platinum / chemistry*

Substances

  • Amines
  • Maleimides
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • maleimide
  • Platinum