Monofunctionalized Fluorinated Bambusurils and Their Conjugates for Anion Transport and Extraction

J Org Chem. 2022 Aug 5;87(15):9829-9838. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c00870. Epub 2022 Jul 21.

Abstract

Bambusurils are macrocyclic molecules that are known for their high binding affinity and selectivity toward anions. Here, we present the preparation of two bambusurils bearing fluorinated substituents and one carboxylic function. These monofunctionalized bambusurils were conjugated with crown ether and cholesterol units. The resulting conjugates were successfully tested in liquid-liquid extraction of inorganic salts and chloride/bicarbonate transport across lipid bilayers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anions / chemistry
  • Chlorides* / chemistry
  • Crown Ethers*
  • Lipid Bilayers / chemistry

Substances

  • Anions
  • Chlorides
  • Crown Ethers
  • Lipid Bilayers