Recent Progress in Optically-Active Phthalocyanines and Their Related Azamacrocycles

Area of Science:

• Organic Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

• Phthalocyanines (Pcs) and related macrocycles are versatile macrocyclic compounds with diverse applications.
• Optically active macrocycles are crucial for enantioselective processes and chiral recognition.
• The period 2010-2020 witnessed significant advancements in the synthesis and characterization of chiral Pcs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive overview of optically-active phthalocyanines and related macrocycles reported from 2010 to 2020.
• To categorize these chiral compounds based on their structural features.
• To summarize the key structural characteristics and properties of these molecules.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of scientific publications from 2010-2020.
• Classification of optically-active Pcs and related macrocycles into distinct categories.
• Summarization of structural features and important properties for each reported compound.

Main Results:

• The review covers five main categories: chiral binaphthyl-containing Pcs, optically active alkyl chain-containing Pcs, chiral axial ligand-coordinated or -linked Pcs, chiral subphthalocyanines (SubPcs), and related azamacrocycles.
• Detailed structural information and key characteristics are presented for numerous optically-active macrocyclic compounds.
• This compilation highlights the growing diversity and sophistication in the design of chiral Pcs.

Conclusions:

• The field of optically-active phthalocyanines and related macrocycles has expanded significantly between 2010-2020.
• The categorized summary provides a valuable resource for understanding the landscape of chiral macrocyclic chemistry.
• Future research can leverage this information for the development of novel chiral materials and catalysts.