Enhanced Small-Molecule Assembly through Directional Intramolecular Forces

Andrew J. Lampkins, Osama Abdul-Rahim, Hengfeng Li, and Ronald K. Castellano*
Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, P.O. Box 117200, Gainesville, Florida 32611-7200
Org. Lett., 2005, 7 (20), pp 4471–4474
DOI: 10.1021/ol051768x
Publication Date (Web): September 3, 2005
Copyright © 2005 American Chemical Society
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, castellano@chem.ufl.edu

Abstract

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Directional intramolecular interactions play a critical role in the self-assembly of donor-σ-acceptor molecules in solution. Amide functions on the periphery of the tricyclic core stabilize a C3-symmetric monomer conformation by intramolecular hydrogen bonding and dipole−dipole interactions. The molecules are effective organogelators and show long-range ordering in the bulk.

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  • Published In Issue September 29, 2005
  • Received July 26, 2005

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