Calix[4]pyrrole and porphyrin-based molecular assemblies.

Identifier:  TDX:1429

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX1429

Authors:  Valderrey Berciano, Virginia

Abstract:
This thesis is focused on the study of molecular assemblies based on calix[4]pyrroles and porphyrins. The topology and the binding properties of a homoditopic biscalix[4]pyrrole macrotricycle are used to develop three general strategies for the quantitative self-assembly of pseudorotaxane-like complexes. In one strategy, the polyatomic anion of an ion pair is recognized by the supramolecular complex that results when a neutral linear molecule threads the homoditopic macrotricycle. Additionally, the formation of highly stable complexes of ion-pair dimers and quartets of ions by the bis-calix[4]pyrrole receptor through a highly cooperative process is described. Nickel metallated porphyrin tweezers containing calix[4]pyrrole spacers are used in the recognition of the tetrabutylammonium salt of the [6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric carboxylic acid. Finally, the quantitative self-assembly of a macrocycle formed by the interaction between a rhodium bisporphyrin and a bispyridyl ligand is described. This macrocycle was used in the formation of complexes with [2]pseudorotaxane and [2]rotaxane-like topologies.