Steric “attraction”: not by dispersion alone

• Ganna Gryn’ova and
• Clémence Corminboeuf

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2018, 14, 1482–1490, doi:10.3762/bjoc.14.125

• cages [10]. Intermolecular interactions in hydrocarbons are also subject to significant dispersion contribution. In the unsaturated systems, from benzene dimer to higher acenes and, ultimately, graphenes, dispersion is increasingly the key force behind the π–π stacking interactions [11]. Large and flat

Superelectrophilic activation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and 2,5-diformylfuran: organic synthesis based on biomass-derived products

• Dmitry S. Ryabukhin,
• Dmitry N. Zakusilo,
• Mikhail O. Kompanets,
• Anton A.Tarakanov,
• Irina A. Boyarskaya,
• Tatiana O. Artamonova,
• Mikhail A. Khohodorkovskiy,
• Iosyp O. Opeida and
• Aleksander V. Vasilyev

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2016, 12, 2125–2135, doi:10.3762/bjoc.12.202

• products. It is interesting to note that compounds 4 were not observed in reactions with zeolite (Table 4, entries 3, 10, 14 and 17), most likely, due to lower acidity of the zeolite compared to TfOH and spatial restrictions in zeolite cages, diminishing the contact between protonated aldehyde groups and

• reactive species, derived from 1a in TfOH, is cation A. In zeolite cages the activation of the CH2OH group of 1a takes place due to the coordination of the basic centers of this molecule with Brønsted and Lewis acidic sites of zeolite. 2,5-DFF (2) reacted with arenes under electrophilic activation with

Rhodium, iridium and nickel complexes with a 1,3,5-triphenylbenzene tris-MIC ligand. Study of the electronic properties and catalytic activities

• Carmen Mejuto,
• Beatriz Royo,
• Gregorio Guisado-Barrios and
• Eduardo Peris

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2015, 11, 2584–2590, doi:10.3762/bjoc.11.278

• interested in the design of several types of C3v-symmetric tris-NHCs, both for the preparation of self-assembly molecular cages [12][13][27] and for the design of discrete trimetallic molecules whose catalytic performances were explored [23][25][28][29]. Among these ligands, we found those featuring a

• [32][33][34][35][36], and because poly-MIC ligands are less explored [37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46], we very recently synthesized the tris-diarylated-(1,2,3-triazol-5-ylidene)-1,3,5-triphenylbenzene-based ligand (B). This ligand afforded trisilver and trigold cages with very interesting

• rearranging properties when mixed with the related 1,3,5-triphenylbenzene-based tris-NHC Ag cages [27]. Shortly afterwards, Sarkar and co-workers used a dialkylated (1,2,3-triazol-5-ylidene)-1,3,5-triphenylbenzene-based ligand for the preparation of the corresponding tris-Ir(III) and Pd(II) complexes and

Glycoluril–tetrathiafulvalene molecular clips: on the influence of electronic and spatial properties for binding neutral accepting guests

• Yoann Cotelle,
• Marie Hardouin-Lerouge,
• Stéphanie Legoupy,
• Olivier Alévêque,
• Eric Levillain and
• Piétrick Hudhomme

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2015, 11, 1023–1036, doi:10.3762/bjoc.11.115

• ]catenane [53], cucubit[8]uril [54] or self-assembled cages [55] which facilitate the formation of TTF dimers. Studying the glycoluril-based molecular clip 15 presenting also TTF sidewalls [56][57], Chiu et al. have observed the mixed-valence and radical cation dimer states at high concentration (10−3 M

Tuning the size of a redox-active tetrathiafulvalene-based self-assembled ring

• Sébastien Bivaud,
• Sébastien Goeb,
• Vincent Croué,
• Magali Allain,
• Flavia Pop and
• Marc Sallé

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2015, 11, 966–971, doi:10.3762/bjoc.11.108

• obtain, from one given ligand, one single and stable assembly whose cavity size can be controlled. We recently depicted the preparation and properties of redox-active rings [29][35] and cages [36][37][38][39][40] integrating the tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) skeleton. In particular, we described self

• -assembled containers prepared from an electron-rich ligand precursor based on the extended-TTF framework (exTTF) [39]. On this basis, we report herein that the size and the shape of coordination-driven self-assembled redox-active cages, constructed from a exTTF-based tetratopic ligand, can be tuned by

An integrated photocatalytic/enzymatic system for the reduction of CO₂ to methanol in bioglycerol–water

• Michele Aresta,
• Angela Dibenedetto,
• Tomasz Baran,
• Antonella Angelini,
• Przemysław Łabuz and
• Wojciech Macyk

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2014, 10, 2556–2565, doi:10.3762/bjoc.10.267

• enzymes FateDH, FaldDH, and ADH were encapsulated into silicate cages made from Ca alginate and tetraethoxysilanes (TEOS) and used at a controlled pH of 7. CO2 was admitted in a continuous flow reactor at such a rate to generate a 20% excess with respect to the stoichiometric amount required by the

Towards the sequence-specific multivalent molecular recognition of cyclodextrin oligomers

• Michael Kurlemann and
• Bart Jan Ravoo

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2014, 10, 2428–2440, doi:10.3762/bjoc.10.253

• short peptides made of natural amino acids with aromatic side chains by different host moieties like coordination cages [37] and cucurbiturils [38][39] has been demonstrated. For cyclodextrins (CD) a similar approach is reported, but by using CD strands and different model peptides of natural and

Photorelease of phosphates: Mild methods for protecting phosphate derivatives

• Sanjeewa N. Senadheera,
• Abraham L. Yousef and
• Richard S. Givens

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2014, 10, 2038–2054, doi:10.3762/bjoc.10.212

• in 1% aq MeCN. Quantum yields and conversions of 24 with and without Ar purging.a A comparison of photorelease from cages for diethyl phosphates. Chemical yields, quantum yields, efficiencies and complexity based on solvents and chromophores. Supporting Information Supporting Information File 394

Tuning the interactions between electron spins in fullerene-based triad systems

• Maria A. Lebedeva,
• Thomas W. Chamberlain,
• E. Stephen Davies,
• Bradley E. Thomas,
• Martin Schröder and
• Andrei N. Khlobystov

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2014, 10, 332–343, doi:10.3762/bjoc.10.31

• 10.3762/bjoc.10.31 Abstract A series of six fullerene–linker–fullerene triads have been prepared by the stepwise addition of the fullerene cages to bridging moieties thus allowing the systematic variation of fullerene cage (C60 or C70) and linker (oxalate, acetate or terephthalate) and enabling precise

• up per molecule in the potential range between −2.3 and 0.2 V (vs Fc+/Fc). No significant electronic interactions between fullerene cages are observed in the ground state indicating that the individual properties of each C60 or C70 cage are retained within the triads. The electron–electron

• of N@C60–N@C60 molecules [5][6][7]. However the application of these systems is limited due to a number of synthetic challenges associated with the preparation and purification of endohedral fullerenes [8]. This notwithstanding, fullerene cages are excellent electron acceptors and can support up to

Spin state switching in iron coordination compounds

• Philipp Gütlich,
• Ana B. Gaspar and
• Yann Garcia

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2013, 9, 342–391, doi:10.3762/bjoc.9.39

• phenomenon encompasses mono-, oligo- and polynuclear iron(II) complexes and cages, polymeric 1D, 2D and 3D systems, nanomaterials, and polyfunctional materials that combine spin crossover with another physical or chemical property. Keywords: cages; iron(II) coordination compounds; physical techniques

Synthesis and anion recognition properties of shape-persistent binaphthyl-containing chiral macrocyclic amides

• Marco Caricato,
• Nerea Jordana Leza,
• Claudia Gargiulli,
• Giuseppe Gattuso,
• Daniele Dondi and
• Dario Pasini

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2012, 8, 967–976, doi:10.3762/bjoc.8.109

• electronic features of the functional groups in the 2,2' positions. Keywords: amides; anion recognition; chirality; macrocycles; molecular switches; supramolecular chemistry; Introduction Macrocyclic molecules possessing a high degree of shape persistency act as molecular cages, and the scientific interest

Molecular switches and cages

• Dirk Trauner

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2012, 8, 870–871, doi:10.3762/bjoc.8.97

• compounds but in its infancy in the case of reversible photoswitches. The present Thematic Series of the Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry addresses the crucial role that chemistry, and particularly organic chemistry, can play in tuning the functional features of molecular switches and cages. These

• in photovoltaics (Matile). Chemists, by nature, like to control things and probably actuate macroscopic switches more often than the average person. We hope that this collection of papers will motivate some of our colleagues to also consider nanoscopic versions of switches (and cages). For those of

Self-assembly of Ru₄ and Ru₈ assemblies by coordination using organometallic Ru(II)₂ precursors: Synthesis, characterization and properties

• Sankarasekaran Shanmugaraju,
• Dipak Samanta and
• Partha Sarathi Mukherjee

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2012, 8, 313–322, doi:10.3762/bjoc.8.34

• tetranuclear rectangular geometry with the dimensions of 5.53 Å × 12.39 Å. Furthermore, the photo- and electrochemical properties of these newly synthesized assemblies have been studied by using UV–vis absorption and cyclic voltammetry analysis. Keywords: cages; macrocycles; ruthenium(II); self-assembly; self

• , we and others have recently reported several shape-persistent discrete macrocycles/cages using half-sandwich octanuclear Ru(II) piano-stool complexes in combination with polypyridyl or polycarboxylate donors [6][7][8][9][10]. Ligands with an imidazole functionality are of considerable interest due to

• . Therefore, macrocycle 2c adopts a staggered conformation as was observed in similar types of 3D cages [14]. UV–vis absorption and electrochemical studies One of the strongest driving factors to design multifarious functional supramolecular complexes is attributed to their interesting functional properties

Fluorescent hexaaryl- and hexa-heteroaryl[3]radialenes: Synthesis, structures, and properties

• Antonio Avellaneda,
• Courtney A. Hollis,
• Xin He and
• Christopher J. Sumby

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2012, 8, 71–80, doi:10.3762/bjoc.8.7

• limited extent [18][19][20][21]. Three coordination modes were observed for hexa(2-pyridyl)[3]radialene with Ag(I): A discrete M6L2 cage, a 1-D coordination polymer composed of M3L2 cages bridged by linear silver atoms, and a second 1-D coordination polymer where the radialene ligand acts as a

Effects of anion complexation on the photoreactivity of bisureido- and bisthioureido-substituted dibenzobarrelene derivatives

• Heiko Ihmels and
• Jia Luo

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2011, 7, 278–289, doi:10.3762/bjoc.7.37

• also been carried out with very good stereoselectivities in organized or constrained media [8][9][10]. For example, photoactive substrates may be accommodated as guest molecules in chiral host systems, such as suitably modified cucurbiturils [11][12][13][14][15], self-assembled cages [16] and bowls [17

Reciprocal polyhedra and the Euler relationship: cage hydrocarbons, C_nH_n and closo-boranes [B_xH_x]²⁻

• Michael J. McGlinchey and
• Henning Hopf

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2011, 7, 222–233, doi:10.3762/bjoc.7.30

• , [B6H6]2− has 7 skeletal electron pairs and is three-dimensionally aromatic. In contrast, in the CnHn cages the number of skeletal electron pairs equals the number of edges. In terms of the Euler equation (V + F = E + 2), for cage hydrocarbons, 2E = 3V, as exemplified by cubane, C8H8, which has 12 edges

• , or their corresponding anions [BxHx]2−, where x = 5 through 12, suggests that their complementary hydrocarbon cages CnHn, where n represents the even numbers 4 through 20, should also all be viable, as discussed herein. Synthetic routes to highly symmetrical polycyclic hydrocarbons As already noted