Stepwise helicity inversions by multisequential metal exchange. 2013

Shigehisa Akine, and Shiho Sairenji, and Takanori Taniguchi, and Tatsuya Nabeshima
Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8571, Japan. akine@chem.tsukuba.ac.jp

Development of artificial helical molecules that can undergo responsive helicity inversion has been a challenging research target in functional molecular chemistry. However, most reported helicity inversions are based on a single-mode transition, i.e., the conversion between right- and left-handed states. We report here the first molecular system that allows stepwise multisequential helicity inversion utilizing metal exchange of helical complexes derived from a hexaoxime ligand, H6L(1). The ligand H6L(1) underwent a four-step conversion (H6L(1) → L(1)Zn3 → L(1)Zn5 → L(1)Zn3Ba → L(1)Zn3La) upon sequential metal addition (Zn(2+), Ba(2+), then La(3+)). Associated with the conversion, three-step helicity inversion took place (L(1)Zn3, right-handed → L(1)Zn5, left-handed → L(1)Zn3Ba, right-handed → L(1)Zn3La, left-handed). This is the first example of stepwise multimode helicity inversion of a discrete molecule, which could be useful as a platform for construction of dynamic regulation systems with multiple asymmetric functions.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007811 Lanthanum The prototypical element in the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol La, atomic number 57, and atomic weight 138.91. Lanthanide ion is used in experimental biology as a calcium antagonist; lanthanum oxide improves the optical properties of glass.
D008024 Ligands A molecule that binds to another molecule, used especially to refer to a small molecule that binds specifically to a larger molecule, e.g., an antigen binding to an antibody, a hormone or neurotransmitter binding to a receptor, or a substrate or allosteric effector binding to an enzyme. Ligands are also molecules that donate or accept a pair of electrons to form a coordinate covalent bond with the central metal atom of a coordination complex. (From Dorland, 27th ed) Ligand
D009942 Organometallic Compounds A class of compounds of the type R-M, where a C atom is joined directly to any other element except H, C, N, O, F, Cl, Br, I, or At. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) Metallo-Organic Compound,Metallo-Organic Compounds,Metalloorganic Compound,Organometallic Compound,Metalloorganic Compounds,Compound, Metallo-Organic,Compound, Metalloorganic,Compound, Organometallic,Compounds, Metallo-Organic,Compounds, Metalloorganic,Compounds, Organometallic,Metallo Organic Compound,Metallo Organic Compounds
D010091 Oximes Compounds that contain the radical R2C Aldoximes,Hydroxyimino Compounds,Ketoxime,Ketoximes,Oxime,Compounds, Hydroxyimino
D001464 Barium An element of the alkaline earth group of metals. It has an atomic symbol Ba, atomic number 56, and atomic weight 138. All of its acid-soluble salts are poisonous.
D015032 Zinc A metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. It is a necessary trace element in the diet, forming an essential part of many enzymes, and playing an important role in protein synthesis and in cell division. Zinc deficiency is associated with ANEMIA, short stature, HYPOGONADISM, impaired WOUND HEALING, and geophagia. It is known by the symbol Zn.
D015394 Molecular Structure The location of the atoms, groups or ions relative to one another in a molecule, as well as the number, type and location of covalent bonds. Structure, Molecular,Molecular Structures,Structures, Molecular

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