Selenoureas for anion binding as molecular logic gates

Chem Commun (Camb). 2017 Oct 31;53(87):11869-11872. doi: 10.1039/c7cc07148e.

Abstract

The first example of a molecular logic gate based on selenourea/anion host-guest interaction that performs a ternary logic operation using an 1H-NMR easy to read response output is described here. Selenoureas are very versatile receptors for anion binding, capable of forming both mono- and bi-coordinated adducts at room temperature in solution.

MeSH terms

  • Anions / chemistry*
  • Binding Sites
  • Computers, Molecular
  • Organoselenium Compounds / chemistry*
  • Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Urea / analogs & derivatives*
  • Urea / chemistry

Substances

  • Anions
  • Organoselenium Compounds
  • selenourea
  • Urea