Binding selectivity of cucurbit[7]uril: bis(pyridinium)-1,4-xylylene versus 4,4'-bipyridinium guest sites.
The binding interactions between the host cucurbit[7]uril (CB7) and a series of linear guests containing bis(pyridinium)-1,4-xylylene and/or 4,4'-bipyridinium residues were investigated by (1)H NMR spectroscopy. CB7 was found to exhibit considerable binding selectivity for bis(pyridinium)-1,4-xylylene over 4,4'-bipyridinium sites. New pseudo-rotaxane and rotaxane compounds were synthesized utilizing the host-guest interactions between CB7 and the surveyed guests. [structure: see text]
Sindelar
Vladimir
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Center for Supramolecular Science and Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33124-0431, USA.
Moon
Kwangyul
K
Kaifer
Angel E
AE