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  • Bioinspired Catalysis
  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Materials Science

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  • Vitamin B12 derivatives (cobalamins) are promising for bioinspired catalysis.
  • Challenges exist in modifying cobalamins for supramolecular integration and material applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a synthetic strategy for vitamin B12 derivatives with tunable electronic properties.
  • To enable covalent linking and diverse functionalities for cobalamin-based materials.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of vitamin B12 derivatives with electron-donating/withdrawing substituents at the C10 meso position.
  • Spectroscopic analysis.
  • Cyclic voltammetry studies.

Main Results:

  • Successfully synthesized novel vitamin B12 derivatives.
  • Demonstrated that equatorial ligand substitution significantly alters electronic and optical properties.
  • Established a link between substitution patterns and cobalamin functionality.

Conclusions:

  • The developed synthetic routes provide access to a wide range of functionalized vitamin B12 derivatives.
  • These derivatives are suitable for supramolecular designs and advanced materials.
  • The findings facilitate the broader application of cobalamins in catalysis and beyond.