Thermodynamic Approach for Synthesizing [2]Catenanes from Borate Ion-Containing Crown Ethers and a Macrocyclic Ammonium Ion
Abstract
In this study, we synthesized [2]catenanes from bis-catechol spiroborate ion-containing crown ethers and a macrocyclic ammonium ion through hydrogen bonding and ion pairing. The borate-forming reaction of bis-catechol and trimethyl borate in the presence of an amino-ether-based macrocycle (amino macrocycle) initially formed face-to-face complexes, which continuously converted into the corresponding [2]catenanes via ring-opening and ring-closing reactions under thermodynamic control.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes
Organoboron and organosilicon chemistry
Chemical Synthesis and Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Organic Letters
- Publisher
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Volume
- 28
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 1876–1881
- Publication date
- 27 January 2026
- Language
- EN