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This study details a novel supramolecular system with a tritopic receptor and a trifurcated trication, forming a triply-threaded bundle. This molecular recognition system

Area of Science:

  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Molecular Recognition
  • Host-Guest Chemistry

Background:

  • Complex molecular architectures are crucial for advanced functional materials.
  • Understanding non-covalent interactions is key to designing sophisticated supramolecular assemblies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize a novel tritopic receptor and a trifurcated trication.
  • To investigate the formation and properties of their 1:1 supramolecular adduct.
  • To explore the stimuli-responsive behavior of this molecular system.

Main Methods:

  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
  • UV-Vis absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy
  • Electrochemistry
  • X-ray crystallography

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  • Mass spectrometry

    • Main Results:

    • A stable, triply-threaded supramolecular bundle was formed through hydrogen bonding, C-H...O interactions, and pi-pi stacking.
    • Fluorescence quenching and a new emission band were observed upon adduct formation.
    • The supramolecular assembly's integrity and stoichiometry (1:1) were confirmed by multiple techniques.
    • Dethreading/rethreading of the bundle was controllably induced by acid/base addition and solvent changes.

    Conclusions:

    • A cooperative binding motif enables the formation of a switchable supramolecular entity.
    • This system demonstrates a rare example of a molecular recognition system controlled by external stimuli.
    • The stepwise disassembly of the supramolecular bundle was elucidated.