Selective Construction and Structural Transformation of Homogeneous Linear Metallacatenane and Metallacatenane Assemblies

Although the synthesis of mechanically interlocked molecules has been extensively researched, selectively constructing homogeneous linear [4]catenanes remains a formidable challenge. Here, we selectively constructed a homogeneous linear metalla[4]catenane in a one‐step process through the coordinati...

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Veröffentlicht in:Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2024-04, Vol.63 (18)
Hauptverfasser: Wei‐Long Shan, Huan‐Huan Hou, Si, Nian, Cai‐Xia Wang, Yuan, Guozan, Gao, Xiang, Guo‐Xin Jin
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Zusammenfassung:Although the synthesis of mechanically interlocked molecules has been extensively researched, selectively constructing homogeneous linear [4]catenanes remains a formidable challenge. Here, we selectively constructed a homogeneous linear metalla[4]catenane in a one‐step process through the coordination‐driven self‐assembly of a bidentate benzothiadiazole derivative ligand and a binuclear half‐sandwich rhodium precursor. The formation of metalla[4]catenanes was facilitated by cooperative interactions between strong sandwich‐type π‐π stacking and non‐classical hydrogen bonds between the components. Moreover, by modulating the aromatic substituents on the binuclear precursor, two homogeneous metalla[2]catenanes were obtained. The molecular structures of these metallacatenanes were unambiguously characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. Additionally, reversible structural transformation between metal‐catenanes and the corresponding metallarectangles could be achieved by altering their concentration, as confirmed by mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy studies.
ISSN:1433-7851
1521-3773
DOI:10.1002/anie.202402198