Porphyrin-containing molecular capsules: metal mediated dimerization of a bis-porphyrin cavity.
[reaction] A self-complementary V-shaped bis-porphyrin cavity has been synthesized that is capable of dimerization to form a capsule structure. Self-assembly of the dimer occurs via metal ion coordination and produces an internal volume for guest encapsulation.
Johnston
Martin R
MR
Centre for Molecular Architecture, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia. martin.johnston@flinders.edu.au
Latter
Melissa J
MJ
Warrener
Ronald N
RN
D047250:Calixarenes; D019281:Dimerization; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D008665:Metalloporphyrins / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry; D011166:Porphyrins / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D013057:Spectrum Analysis; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship
D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D008665:Metalloporphyrins; D011166:Porphyrins; D047250:Calixarenes; C017802:zinc hematoporphyrin