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  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Materials Science

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  • Chalcogen bonding (ChB) is a non-covalent interaction involving electron-rich chalcogen atoms.
  • Designing molecules with predictable self-assembly is crucial for advanced materials.
  • Anthracene derivatives offer a versatile scaffold for constructing complex supramolecular structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the formation of supramolecular rectangles via chalcogen bonding.
  • To demonstrate the utility of 1,8-bis(telluromethylethynyl)-anthracene (BTMEA) in ChB-driven self-assembly.
  • To explore the strength and directionality of ChB interactions in alkynyl-telluroalkyl systems.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of 1,8-bis(telluromethylethynyl)-anthracene (BTMEA).
  • Co-crystallization experiments with ditopic Lewis bases (e.g., 4,4'-bipyridyl-ethane).
  • Structural characterization using X-ray diffraction and other spectroscopic techniques.

Main Results:

  • Successful formation of 2+2 supramolecular rectangles through ChB interactions.
  • BTMEA acts as an effective building block for directed self-assembly.
  • The study quantifies the strength and directional preference of the ChB interactions.

Conclusions:

  • Chalcogen bonding is a reliable strategy for constructing well-defined supramolecular architectures like rectangles.
  • BTMEA and related compounds are valuable components for supramolecular chemistry.
  • This work highlights the potential of ChB in designing functional molecular assemblies.