Dillip Kumar Chand

Bio: Dillip Kumar Chand is an academic researcher from Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The author has contributed to research in topics: Ligand & Catalysis. The author has an hindex of 28, co-authored 105 publications receiving 2566 citations. Previous affiliations of Dillip Kumar Chand include Nagoya University & University of Tokyo.

Synthesis and spectral investigation of colorimetric receptors for the dual detection of copper and acetate ions: application in molecular logic gates

Abstract: Colorimetric receptors L1, L2 and L3 possessing –OH functionality as binding site and –NO2 as signalling unit with varied positional substitution of –OMe functionality has been designed and synthesised by simple Schiff base condensation reaction. Receptors L1, L2 and L3 showed selective response towards AcO− ion among other interfering monovalent anions viz., F−, Cl−, Br−, I−, NO3−, and . L2 imparts high selectivity towards AcO− ion assisted by push-pull effect of –NO2 and –OMe functionality in conjugation with imine linkage. The binding constant for L2–OAc complex was found to be 9.04 × 104 M−2. L2 exhibited a detection limit of 0.61 ppm towards NaOAc. The selectivity of L1 towards Cu2+ ions with a lower detection limit of 1.81 ppm implies the role of electron donating –OMe in favouring the coordinative interaction of hetero atoms of L1 with Cu2+ ions. The selective detection of AcO− and Cu2+ ions is further established with OR and INHIBIT logic gate application of receptors L1, L2 and L3 corresp...

Molybdenum Chloride Oxide

Abstract: [13637-68-8] MoO2Cl2 (MW 198.84) InChI = 1S/2ClH.Mo.2O/h2*1H;;;/q;;+2;;/p-2 InChIKey = JCFNAADCQWXIJD-UHFFFAOYSA-L (used as a catalyst for various oxidation and reduction reactions) Alternate names: dichlorodioxomolybdenum; molybdenum dichloride dioxide; molybdenum dioxide dichloride; molybdenumdioxodichloride; molybdenum dioxychloride; molybdenum oxychloride; molybdyl chloride. Physical Data: melting point: 175 °C, relative density 3.31 g cm−3 at 25 °C. Solubility: no quantitative data available, commonly used solvents are methanol, THF, acetonitrile, toluene, and dichloromethane. Form Supplied in: yellow flakes. Preparation and Purification: molybdenum dioxide dichloride is prepared by reaction of MoO2 with dry chlorine. The reaction proceeds at 160 °C. The crude product thus formed is purified by sublimation.2 An alternative preparation is to pass a 1:1 mixture of dry chlorine and oxygen over molybdenum metal at 250–350 °C.3 Handling, Storage and Precaution: the compound should be stored under an inert atmosphere to avoid decomposition. Contact with moisture results in formation of toxic hydrogen chloride gas.

Synthesis, Structure and Applications of [Cis-dioxomolybdenum(VI)-(ONO)] Type Complexes

Abstract: Oxo-molybdenum chemistry is of great interest since such units are found in the active sites of a majority of molybdo-enzymes. In order to mimic the biological systems, a number of oxo-molybdenum complexes have been synthesised and studied. This review describes synthesis, structure and applications of oxo-molybdenum complexes particularly cis-MoO2(L)(D) where L stands for a dianionic tridentate ONO ligand and D for a donor solvent molecule/monodentate ligand. The ligand moieties are derived from Schiff base, hydrazide Schiff base and other related tridentate ligands L(H)2. The coordination geometry around the Mo center in these complexes can be best described as a distorted octahedron in which the ONO-tridentate ligand occupies meridional position with two anionic oxygen donors mutually trans and are cis to the oxygen centers of the cis-dioxo group. Mostly the applications of cis-MoO2-(ONO) type complexes seen in literature are oxo transfer reactions like epoxidation, sulfoxidation and phosphine oxidation reactions.

Supramolecular coordination: self-assembly of finite two- and three-dimensional ensembles.

Abstract: Fascination with supramolecular chemistry over the last few decades has led to the synthesis of an ever-increasing number of elegant and intricate functional structures with sizes that approach nanoscopic dimensions Today, it has grown into a mature field of modern science whose interfaces with many disciplines have provided invaluable opportunities for crossing boundaries both inside and between the fields of chemistry, physics, and biology This chemistry is of continuing interest for synthetic chemists; partly because of the fascinating physical and chemical properties and the complex and varied aesthetically pleasing structures that supramolecules possess For scientists seeking to design novel molecular materials exhibiting unusual sensing, magnetic, optical, and catalytic properties, and for researchers investigating the structure and function of biomolecules, supramolecular chemistry provides limitless possibilities Thus, it transcends the traditional divisional boundaries of science and represents a highly interdisciplinary field In the early 1960s, the discovery of ‘crown ethers’, ‘cryptands’ and ‘spherands’ by Pedersen,1 Lehn,2 and Cram3 respectively, led to the realization that small, complementary molecules can be made to recognize each other through non-covalent interactions such as hydrogen-bonding, charge-charge, donor-acceptor, π-π, van der Waals, etc Such ‘programmed’ molecules can thus be self-assembled by utilizing these interactions in a definite algorithm to form large supramolecules that have different physicochemical properties than those of the precursor building blocks Typical systems are designed such that the self-assembly process is kinetically reversible; the individual building blocks gradually funnel towards an ensemble that represents the thermodynamic minimum of the system via numerous association and dissociation steps By tuning various reaction parameters, the reaction equilibrium can be shifted towards the desired product As such, self-assembly has a distinct advantage over traditional, stepwise synthetic approaches when accessing large molecules It is well known that nature has the ability to assemble relatively simple molecular precursors into extremely complex biomolecules, which are vital for life processes Nature’s building blocks possess specific functionalities in configurations that allow them to interact with one another in a deliberate manner Protein folding, nucleic acid assembly and tertiary structure, phospholipid membranes, ribosomes, microtubules, etc are but a selective, representative example of self-assembly in nature that is of critical importance for living organisms Nature makes use of a variety of weak, non-covalent interactions such as hydrogen–bonding, charge–charge, donor–acceptor, π-π, van der Waals, hydrophilic and hydrophobic, etc interactions to achieve these highly complex and often symmetrical architectures In fact, the existence of life is heavily dependent on these phenomena The aforementioned structures provide inspiration for chemists seeking to exploit the ‘weak interactions’ described above to make scaffolds rivaling the complexity of natural systems The breadth of supramolecular chemistry has progressively increased with the synthesis of numerous unique supramolecules each year Based on the interactions used in the assembly process, supramolecular chemistry can be broadly classified in to three main branches: i) those that utilize H-bonding motifs in the supramolecular architectures, ii) processes that primarily use other non-covalent interactions such as ion-ion, ion-dipole, π–π stacking, cation-π, van der Waals and hydrophobic interactions, and iii) those that employ strong and directional metal-ligand bonds for the assembly process However, as the scale and degree of complexity of desired molecules increases, the assembly of small molecular units into large, discrete supramolecules becomes an increasingly daunting task This has been due in large part to the inability to completely control the directionality of the weak forces employed in the first two classifications above Coordination-driven self-assembly, which defines the third approach, affords a greater control over the rational design of 2D and 3D architectures by capitalizing on the predictable nature of the metal-ligand coordination sphere and ligand lability to encode directionality Thus, this third strategy represents an alternative route to better execute the “bottom-up” synthetic strategy for designing molecules of desired dimensions, ranging from a few cubic angstroms to over a cubic nanometer For instance, a wide array of 2D systems: rhomboids, squares, rectangles, triangles, etc, and 3D systems: trigonal pyramids, trigonal prisms, cubes, cuboctahedra, double squares, adamantanoids, dodecahedra and a variety of other cages have been reported As in nature, inherent preferences for particular geometries and binding motifs are ‘encoded’ in certain molecules depending on the metals and functional groups present; these moieties help to control the way in which the building blocks assemble into well-defined, discrete supramolecules4 Since the early pioneering work by Lehn5 and Sauvage6 on the feasibility and usefulness of coordination-driven self-assembly in the formation of infinite helicates, grids, ladders, racks, knots, rings, catenanes, rotaxanes and related species,7 several groups - Stang,8 Raymond,9 Fujita,10 Mirkin,11 Cotton12 and others13,14 have independently developed and exploited novel coordination-based paradigms for the self-assembly of discrete metallacycles and metallacages with well-defined shapes and sizes In the last decade, the concepts and perspectives of coordination-driven self-assembly have been delineated and summarized in several insightful reviews covering various aspects of coordinationdriven self-assembly15 In the last decade, the use of this synthetic strategy has led to metallacages dubbed as “molecular flasks” by Fujita,16 and Raymond and Bergman,17 which due to their ability to encapsulate guest molecules, allowed for the observation of unique chemical phenomena and unusual reactions which cannot be achieved in the conventional gas, liquid or solid phases Furthermore, these assemblies found applications in supramolecular catalysis18,19 and as nanomaterials as developed by Hupp20 and others21,22 This review focuses on the journey of early coordination-driven self-assembly paradigms to more complex and discrete 2D and 3D supramolecular ensembles over the last decade We begin with a discussion of various approaches that have been developed by different groups to assemble finite supramolecular architectures The subsequent sections contain detailed discussions on the synthesis of discrete 2D and 3D systems, their functionalizations and applications

Design and synthesis of metal-organic frameworks using metal-organic polyhedra as supermolecular building blocks.

Abstract: This critical review highlights supermolecular building blocks (SBBs) in the context of their impact upon the design, synthesis, and structure of metal–organic materials (MOMs). MOMs, also known as coordination polymers, hybrid inorganic–organic materials, and metal–organic frameworks, represent an emerging class of materials that have attracted the imagination of solid-state chemists because MOMs combine unprecedented levels of porosity with a range of other functional properties that occur through the metal moiety and/or the organic ligand. First generation MOMs exploited the geometry of metal ions or secondary building units (SBUs), small metal clusters that mimic polygons, for the generation of MOMs. In this critical review we examine the recent (<5 years) adoption of much larger scale metal–organic polyhedra (MOPs) as SBBs for the construction of MOMs by highlighting how the large size and high symmetry of such SBBs can afford improved control over the topology of the resulting MOM and a new level of scale to the resulting framework (204 references).

Recent advances in Sonogashira reactions

Abstract: The coupling of aryl or vinyl halides with terminal acetylenes catalysed by palladium and other transition metals, commonly termed as Sonogashira cross-coupling reaction, is one of the most important and widely used sp2–sp carbon–carbon bond formation reactions in organic synthesis, frequently employed in the synthesis of natural products, biologically active molecules, heterocycles, molecular electronics, dendrimers and conjugated polymers or nanostructures. This critical review focuses on developments in the Sonogashira reaction achieved in recent years concerning catalysts, reaction conditions and substrates (352 references).