Synthesis of Dioxa-1,7-naphthicorrole and Its Oxidized Porphyrinoid as a Potential Built-In Linker for Biomolecules

J Org Chem. 2023 Jan 6;88(1):722-726. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c02232. Epub 2022 Dec 20.

Abstract

The first aromatic benzicorrole termed naphthicorrole was synthesized with a carbon donor containing more than six members. Its oxidized (enedione-embedded) porphyrinoid was also obtained using different meso-aryl substitutions under sequential oxidation conditions. The resulting enedione motif of the nonaromatic porphyrinoid was regioselective to the C2 position for S or N nucleophiles. Thus, the oxidized porphyrinoid was tested as a built-in linker for biomolecules. The progress of the reaction was visually monitored due to their different conjugation pathways.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Carbon
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Porphyrins*

Substances

  • Porphyrins
  • Carbon