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D. Döpp
Bio: D. Döpp is an academic researcher from University of Duisburg-Essen. The author has contributed to research in topics: Cucurbituril & Glycoluril. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 4 publications receiving 116 citations.
Topics: Cucurbituril, Glycoluril, Macrocyclic ligand
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TL;DR: In this article, a simple way to prepare cucurbit[5]uril is described, and the solubility of cucurbits in aqueous acids has been investigated by means of calorimetric titrations.
Abstract: A simple way to prepare cucurbit[5]uril is described. The macrocycles of the cucurbituril type are nearly insoluble in water. The solubilities of cucurbit[5]uril, decamethylcucurbit[5]uril and cucurbit[6]uril in hydrochloric acid, formic acid and acetic acid of different concentrations have been investigated. Due to the formation of complexes between cucurbit[n]urils and protons the solubility increases in aqueous acids. The macrocyclic ligands are able to form complexes with several organic compounds. Thus, the complex formation of the cucurbituril macrocycles with different amines has beenstudied by means of calorimetric titrations. The reaction enthalpy gives noevidence of the formation of inclusion or exclusion complexes. 1H-NMR measurements show that in the case of cucurbit[5]uril and cucurbit[6]uril the organic guest compound is included within the hydrophobic cavity. Decamethylcucurbit[5]uril forms only exclusion complexes with organicamines. This was confirmed by the crystal structure of the decamethylcucurbit[5]uril-1,6-diaminohexane complex.
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TL;DR: In this paper, Rotaxanes with the macrocyclic ligand cucurbituril were prepared in yields between 10 and 90% from the reaction of the spermine complex with cucurbitsuril and different carboxylic acid chlorides in a two phase Schotten-Baumann reaction.
Abstract: [2]Rotaxanes with the macrocyclic ligand cucurbituril were prepared in yields between 10 and 90% from the reaction of the spermine complex with cucurbituril and different carboxylic acid chlorides in a two phase Schotten-Baumann reaction. This reaction type offers the possibility to synthesize a lot of different [2]rotaxanes. They are characterised by elemental analysis, 1H-NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.
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TL;DR: In this article, two different experimental methods have been used for the synthesis of the different [2]rotaxanes, i.e., 1H-NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis.
Abstract: Cucurbit[5]uril and decamethylcucurbit[5]uril are cyclic pentamers built from glycoluril or dimethylglycoluril respectively. Two different experimental methods have been used for the synthesis of the different [2]rotaxanes. The formed rotaxanes are characterized using 1H-NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis. In contrast to cucurbit[5]uril no [2]rotaxane could be obtained with decamethylcucurbit[5]uril.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the synthesis of statistically threaded α-cyclodextrin and cucurbit[6]uril on polyethylene glycol 2000 is verified using elemental analysis, 1H-NMR spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry.
Abstract: α-Cyclodextrin and cucurbit[6]uril are macrocyclic ligands with nearly identical molecular properties. Both ligands possess nonpolar cavities with similar dimensions. They are able to include nonpolar molecules within their cavities. The main difference between both ligands is their solubility in water. An acceptable solubility for cucurbit[6]uril is only given in the presence of acids or salts. Due to the similarity of both ligands, the formation of mixed polyrotaxanes seems to be possible. The synthesis of statistically threaded α-cyclodextrin and cucurbit[6]uril on polyethylene glycol 2000 is verified using elemental analysis, 1H-NMR spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry. Under the experimental conditions used the number of threaded α-cyclodextrin molecules is higher compared with cucurbit[6]uril. However it is shown that the formation of mixed complexes is possible.
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TL;DR: In 1981, the macrocyclic methylene-bridged glycoluril hexamer (CB[6]) was dubbed "cucurbituril" by Mock and co-workers because of its resemblance to the most prominent member of the cucurbitaceae family of plants--the pumpkin.
Abstract: In 1981, the macrocyclic methylene-bridged glycoluril hexamer (CB[6]) was dubbed "cucurbituril" by Mock and co-workers because of its resemblance to the most prominent member of the cucurbitaceae family of plants--the pumpkin. In the intervening years, the fundamental binding properties of CB[6]-high affinity, highly selective, and constrictive binding interactions--have been delineated by the pioneering work of the research groups of Mock, Kim, and Buschmann, and has led to their applications in waste-water remediation, as artificial enzymes, and as molecular switches. More recently, the cucurbit[n]uril family has grown to include homologues (CB[5]-CB[10]), derivatives, congeners, and analogues whose sizes span and exceed the range available with the alpha-, beta-, and gamma-cyclodextrins. Their shapes, solubility, and chemical functionality may now be tailored by synthetic chemistry to play a central role in molecular recognition, self-assembly, and nanotechnology. This Review focuses on the synthesis, recognition properties, and applications of these unique macrocycles.
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TL;DR: This Account is a compilation of recent literature covering the syntheses of the homologues and derivatives, and their supramolecular chemistry of cucurbituril, a synthetic receptor.
Abstract: The supramolecular chemistry of cucurbituril, a synthetic receptor, is fascinating because of the remarkable guest binding behavior of the host. Studies in the field, however, have met with limitations, since the only species known was the hexameric macrocyclic compound, cucurbit[6]uril. Recently we synthesized its homologues, cucurbit[n]uril (n = 5, 7, 8), and derivatives. These new members of the cucurbituril family have expanded the scope further, and interest in them has grown enormously. This Account is a compilation of recent literature covering the syntheses of the homologues and derivatives, and their supramolecular chemistry.
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TL;DR: An efficient synthesis of 1D, 2D and 3D polyrotaxanes with high structural regularity and molecular necklaces has been achieved by a combination of self-assembly and coordination chemistry.
Abstract: Mechanically interlocked molecules incorporating cucurbituril (CB[6]) as a molecular ‘bead’ and their supramolecular assemblies are described. An efficient synthesis of 1D, 2D and 3D polyrotaxanes with high structural regularity and molecular necklaces has been achieved by a combination of self-assembly and coordination chemistry. The functional aspects of these interlocked molecules and their supramolecular assemblies, including molecular machines and switches based on [2]rotaxanes, a 2D polyrotaxane with large cavities and channels, pseudorotaxane-terminated dendrimers, and interaction of pseudorotaxanes containing polyamines and CB[6] with DNA are also described.
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TL;DR: Cucurbit[n]urils have become key units in various self-organizing and stimulus-controlled assemblies, as well as in advanced materials and drug carriers.
Abstract: This review highlights the past six year advances in the blossoming field of cucurbit[n]uril chemistry. Because of their exceptional recognition properties in aqueous medium, these pumpkin-shaped macrocycles have been generating some tremendous interest in the supramolecular community. They have also become key units in various self-organizing and stimulus-controlled assemblies, as well as in advanced materials and drug carriers. The scope of this review is limited to the main family of cucurbit[n]urils (n = 5, 6, 7, 8, 10). The reader will find an overview of their preparation, their physicochemical and biological properties, as well as their recognition abilities towards various organic and inorganic guests. Detailed thermodynamic and kinetic considerations, as well as multiple applications including supramolecular catalysis are also discussed.
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