Intramolecular transamidation enables one-pot synthesis of three chiral, Z-shaped perilenediimides for null-type supramolecular polymer formation

Building on the concept of null-type supramolecular polymers, we present herein the synthesis of three isomeric Z-shaped perylenediimides (Z-PDIs 1–3), in which a central PDI core is linked to peripheral trisdodecyloxybenzamide groups by an alanine-derived linker. Interestingly, we discovered that b...

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Autores: Sánchez Martín, Luis, Carreño Hernández, Adrián, Schwalb Freire, Alfonso José, García Melo, Fátima
Formato: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Recursos:Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)
Repositorio:Docta Complutense
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:docta.ucm.es:20.500.14352/132594
Acesso em linha:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/132594
Access Level:acceso abierto
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Química orgánica (Química)
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Resumo:Building on the concept of null-type supramolecular polymers, we present herein the synthesis of three isomeric Z-shaped perylenediimides (Z-PDIs 1–3), in which a central PDI core is linked to peripheral trisdodecyloxybenzamide groups by an alanine-derived linker. Interestingly, we discovered that both the starting amines used in the synthesis of symmetric Z-PDIs 1 and 3 can undergo intramolecular transamidation, allowing the one-pot generation of all three isomers 1–3. The self-assembly behavior of these compounds was systematically explored using various spectroscopic methods. In line with our previous observations, the UV-Vis spectra of the aggregates closely resemble those of their monomeric forms, confirming the formation of null-type supramolecular polymers. Moreover, we found that the position of the stereogenic center strongly affects the aggregate stability: the assemblies become more stable when the stereocenter is positioned farther to the PDI core. The lateral benzamide groups facilitate kinetically controlled polymerization through the formation of intramolecular hydrogen-bonded pseudocycles, with the stereocenter's location again playing a key role in modulating the assembly kinetics. Finally, we demonstrate an efficient transfer of point chirality from the alanine-derived linker to the supramolecular structure, resulting in the formation of chiral null-type supramolecular polymers.