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Synthesis of spiro quasi[1]catenanes and quasi[1]rotaxanes via a templated backfolding strategy
Due to their well-defined three-dimensional geometry, spiro compounds are widely utilized in drug research. From the central tetrahedral carbon atom, besides the regular structure, an inverted spiro connectivity may be envisioned. Here we disclose the synthesis of this molecule class that we have coined quasi[1]catenanes. Next to their fascinating and aesthetic shape, the higher compactness as compared to regular spiro bicycles is noteworthy. To enable synthetic access to compact entangled multimacrocyclic molecules, we have developed a new strategy. The key element is a template, which is covalently connected to the linear precursors, and spatially directs the sterically congested backfolding macrocyclizations that are required to give quasi[1]catenanes. Similarly, quasi[1]rotaxanes are made
A Short Covalent Synthesis of an All-Carbon-Ring [2]Rotaxane
While
the current supramolecular syntheses of [2]Ârotaxanes are
generally efficient, the final product always retains the functional
groups required for non-covalent preorganization. A short and high-yielding
covalent-template-assisted approach is reported for the synthesis
of a [2]Ârotaxane. A terephthalic acid template core preorganizes the
covalently connected ring precursor fragments to induce a clipping-type
cyclization over the thread moiety. Cleavage of the temporary ester
bonds that connect the ring and thread fragments liberates the [2]Ârotaxane