Porphyrin-containing molecular capsules: metal mediated dimerization of a bis-porphyrin cavity

Martin R Johnston; Melissa J Latter; Ronald N Warrener

doi:10.1021/ol026018r

Porphyrin-containing molecular capsules: metal mediated dimerization of a bis-porphyrin cavity

Org Lett. 2002 Jun 27;4(13):2165-8. doi: 10.1021/ol026018r.

Authors

Martin R Johnston¹, Melissa J Latter, Ronald N Warrener

Affiliation

¹ Centre for Molecular Architecture, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia. martin.johnston@flinders.edu.au

PMID: 12074658
DOI: 10.1021/ol026018r

Abstract

[reaction] A self-complementary V-shaped bis-porphyrin cavity has been synthesized that is capable of dimerization to form a capsule structure. Self-assembly of the dimer occurs via metal ion coordination and produces an internal volume for guest encapsulation.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Calixarenes
Dimerization
Macromolecular Substances
Metalloporphyrins / chemical synthesis
Metalloporphyrins / chemistry
Porphyrins / chemical synthesis*
Porphyrins / chemistry
Spectrum Analysis
Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

Macromolecular Substances
Metalloporphyrins
Porphyrins
Calixarenes
zinc hematoporphyrin