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Enhancement of catalytic reactivity of zinc(II) complex by a cyclotriveratrylene-capped structure

Cyclotriveratrylene (CTV)-capped zinc(II) complex is a covalent molecular capsule that is constructed from a CTV host unit, a tris(2-aminoethylamine) (tren) ligand, and three rigid phenyl spacers. A direct comparison between CTV-capped zinc(II) complex and CTV-uncapped zinc(II) complex based on X-ray crystal structures and the hydrolysis of various activated alkyl carbonates revealed that the 23-membered cap of the complex enhanced its catalytic reactivity. A cyclotriveratrylene-capped structure enhances the catalytic reactivity of zinc complex.
Graphical Abstract Highlights Cyclotriveratrylene (CTV)-capped zinc(II) complex is a covalent molecular capsule that is constructed from a CTV host unit, a tris(2-aminoethylamine) (tren) ligand, and three rigid phenyl spacers. A direct comparison between CTV-capped zinc(II) complex and CTV-uncapped zinc(II) complex based on X-ray crystal structures and the hydrolysis of various activated alkyl carbonates revealed that the 23-membered cap of the complex enhanced its catalytic reactivity.

  • ► X-ray crystal structures revealed the novel zinc complex. ► We examined the catalytic reactivity of various zinc complexes. ► A CTV-capped structure enhanced the catalytic reactivity of hydrolysis.

    Authors:   Yoshimasa Makita, Keisuke Ikeda, Kazuya Sugimoto, Tomoyuki Fujita, Tomofumi Danno, Karan Bobuatong, Masahiro Ehara, Shin-ichi Fujiwara, Akiya Ogawa
    Journal:   Journal of Organometallic Chemistry
    Year:   2012
    DOI:   10.1016/j.jorganchem.2012.01.006
    Publication date:   23-04-2012
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