From containers to catalysts: supramolecular catalysis within cucurbiturils

Barry C Pemberton; Ramya Raghunathan; Sabine Volla; Jayaraman Sivaguru

doi:10.1002/chem.201202083

From containers to catalysts: supramolecular catalysis within cucurbiturils

Chemistry. 2012 Sep 24;18(39):12178-90. doi: 10.1002/chem.201202083. Epub 2012 Sep 4.

Authors

Barry C Pemberton¹, Ramya Raghunathan, Sabine Volla, Jayaraman Sivaguru

Affiliation

¹ Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University, 1231 Albrecht Blvd., Fargo, ND 58108-6050, USA.

PMID: 22945866
DOI: 10.1002/chem.201202083

Abstract

Cucurbiturils are a family of molecular container compounds with superior molecular recognition properties. The use of cucurbiturils for supramolecular catalysis is highlighted in this concept. Both photochemical reactions as well as thermal transformations are reviewed with an eye towards tailoring substrates for supramolecular catalysis mediated by cucurbiturils.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

Catalysis
Macrocyclic Compounds / chemistry*
Models, Molecular
Photochemical Processes
Stereoisomerism
Temperature

Substances

Macrocyclic Compounds
cucurbit(n)uril