Stereo-Selective Synthesis of Bis-bridged calix[6]arenes

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the rational design of synthetic catalysts capable of achieving significant enhancement of reaction rates and stereo-selectivities. Ideally, a new catalyst would mimic highly efficient biological catalysts such as enzymes. In order to achieve this goal, the synthetic catalyst system would need to be constructed so to as complement the size, shape and charge of the specific substrate and/or metal ion that would be required in a particular reaction. This can be accomplished primarily through supramolecular interactions that involve hydrogen bonding, Van der Waals forces, electrostatic interactions, and ion-dipole to interact with the substrate and metal ion to form a complex. Calixarenes have certain structural features analogous to enzymes, which include a well-defined cavity for host-guest complex interactions, and potential for structural variation. Research conducted in the Blanda group has focused on the synthesis of new, rigid calix[6]arenes that have the potential to function as enzyme mimics. The synthetic protocol generally calls for the rigidification of the calix[6]arene via synthesis of a bis-bridged calix[6]arene. The development of a stereo-selective synthetic strategy has allowed the synthesis of two distinct conformational isomers of the bis-bridged calix[6]arene. Structural characterization of each isomer was derived by NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. During the NMR characterization the discovery of a 13C rule emerged which allowed for rapid and reliable structural assignment in solution.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Chemistry

Grantor

Southwest Texas State University

Year dc:date.issued

2003

Author dc:creator

• Staggs, Sara J.

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Blanda, Michael T.

• calixarenes
• synthesis

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10877/12596

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digital.library.txst.edu:10877/12596