Structurally rigidified cobalt bis(dicarbollide) derivatives, a chiral platform for labelling of biomolecules and new materials

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Feb 17;58(15):2572-2575. doi: 10.1039/d1cc06979a.

Abstract

We report the difunctional modification of an anionic cobalta bis(dicarbollide)(1-) cluster with a B(8,8')-oxygen bridging unit that provides structural rigidity and an organic alkylazide substituent(s) on the carbon atoms of the metallacarborane cage. These ions present a good binding motif for incorporation into organic molecules using Huisgen-Sharpless (2+3) cycloaddition reactions. In addition, the compounds are chiral, as verified by separation of enantiomers using HPLC on chiral stationary phases (CSPs) and provide a high electrochemical peak in the window located outside of typical signals of biomolecules.

MeSH terms

  • Boranes / chemistry*
  • Cobalt / chemistry*
  • Coordination Complexes / chemistry*
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Peptides / chemistry*

Substances

  • Boranes
  • Coordination Complexes
  • Peptides
  • Cobalt
  • DNA