A novel calix[6]arene-based mononuclear copper(I) complex that exhibits chirality at low temperature

Authors
Blanchard, S Rager, MN Duprat, AF Reinaud, O
Citation
S. Blanchard et al., A novel calix[6]arene-based mononuclear copper(I) complex that exhibits chirality at low temperature, NEW J CHEM, 22(11), 1998, pp. 1143-1146
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry
Journal title
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
ISSN journal
11440546 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
11
Year of publication
1998
Pages
1143 - 1146
Database
ISI
SICI code
1144-0546(199811)22:11<1143:ANCMCC>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
A calix[6]arene functionalized in alternate positions at the lower rim with three picolyl groups acts as a biomimetic N3 ligand with cuprous ion. The stable C-3 symmetrical complex derived from CuCl exists as a pair of helica l enantiomers. A low temperature H-1 NMR study revealed that the chirality is transmitted to the calixarene skeleton, thereby providing a chiral cavit y around the apical binding site of the metal center.