Novel biomimetic calix[6]arene-based copper(II) complexes

Authors
Le Clainche, L Giorgi, M Reinaud, O
Citation
L. Le Clainche et al., Novel biomimetic calix[6]arene-based copper(II) complexes, INORG CHEM, 39(16), 2000, pp. 3436
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Inorganic & Nuclear Chemistry
Journal title
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
ISSN journal
00201669 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
16
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0020-1669(20000807)39:16<3436:NBCCC>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
A novel supramolecular model for the cupric type II site of proteins is des cribed. The system is based on a calix[6]arene that is functionalized with three imidazole groups, providing a biomimetic coordination site in a hydro phobic conic cavity. The bisaquo, five-coordinate copper(II) complex is mon onuclear and stable. The calixarene acts as a molecular funnel for nitriles , which can selectively substitute one of the aquo ligands. [GRAPHICS]