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  • Organic Chemistry
  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Corannulene (C20H10) is a unique bowl-shaped polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon.
  • Functionalization of corannulene interior offers opportunities for tuning molecular properties.
  • Understanding structure-property relationships in functionalized corannulenes is crucial for materials design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a detailed structural overview of functionalized corannulene carbocations ([C20H10R](+)).
  • To investigate how varying interior R-group functionalities and counterions influence corannulene structure and properties.
  • To explore solid-state aggregation patterns and solution behavior of these novel carbocations.

Main Methods:

  • X-ray crystallography to analyze structural deformations and solid-state packing.
  • Synthesis of corannulene carbocations with diverse alkyl and halogenated substituents (R).
  • Isolation with various metal-based counterions (e.g., [AlCl4](-), [AlBr4](-)).
  • Solution NMR and UV/Vis spectroscopy to study solvent interactions and aggregation.

Main Results:

  • Fine-tuning of corannulene bowl structures and properties achieved through R-group modification (alkyl chains, halogenation).
  • Deformation of the corannulene core upon functionalization was quantified.
  • Diverse solid-state aggregation patterns observed, including cation-anion, pi-pi stacking, and halogen-pi interactions.
  • Conformation of the R group is influenced by the counterion identity in the solid state.
  • Distinct solvent association patterns were identified in solution.

Conclusions:

  • Functionalization of the corannulene interior provides a versatile platform for creating novel carbocations with tunable properties.
  • The interplay between substituents, counterions, and intermolecular forces dictates the solid-state structure and supramolecular assembly.
  • These findings offer insights into the design of functional organic materials based on corannulene scaffolds.