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  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Organic Chemistry

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  • Viologen radical cations (V.+) and cyclobis(paraquat-p-phenylene) diradical dications (CBPQT) are key components in mechanically interlocked molecules (MIMs) and artificial molecular machines (AMMs).
  • Selective recognition of multiple viologen radical cations via radical-pairing interactions presents a significant challenge in supramolecular chemistry.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel bisradical dicationic host for the efficient and selective encapsulation of two viologen radical cations.
  • To investigate the radical-pairing interactions and cooperative binding within the host-guest complex.
  • To explore the potential applications of the resulting inclusion complex in the construction of MIMs and AMMs.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of a size-matched bisradical dicationic host, cyclobis(paraquat-2,6-naphthalene) dication (CBPQN), featuring 2,6-bismethylenenaphthalene linkers.
  • Complexation studies involving CBPQN and methyl viologen radical cations (MV.+) in acetonitrile (MeCN).
  • Characterization of the tetrakisradical tetracationic inclusion complex [(MV)2⊂CBPQN]4(.+) using variable-temperature 1H NMR and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy.
  • Solid-state structural analysis of the inclusion complex.

Main Results:

  • Efficient encapsulation of two methyl viologen radical cations (MV.+) within the CBPQN host was achieved, forming a tetrakisradical tetracationic inclusion complex.
  • The 2,6-bismethylenenaphthalene linkers in CBPQN facilitate short radical-pairing distances (3.05–3.25 Å) conducive to cooperative binding.
  • Variable-temperature 1H NMR and EPR spectroscopy confirmed the formation and stability of the [(MV)2⊂CBPQN]4(.+) complex in solution.
  • Solid-state analysis revealed specific packing arrangements influenced by the localization of radical-pairing interactions.

Conclusions:

  • This study demonstrates a rare and effective method for binding two radical guests with high affinity and cooperativity using host-guest radical-pairing interactions.
  • The developed CBPQN host and its inclusion complex offer a novel, orthogonal, and redox-switchable recognition motif.
  • The findings pave the way for advanced applications in the design and construction of sophisticated mechanically interlocked molecules and artificial molecular machines.