Dative boron–nitrogen bonds in structural supramolecular chemistry: multicomponent assembly of prismatic organic cages?

Chemical Science Pub Date: 2011-06-20 DOI: 10.1039/C1SC00320H

Abstract

The multicomponent reaction of diboronic acids with a catechol and a tripyridyl linker results in the formation trigonal prismatic cages. The cages feature six dative boron–nitrogen bonds as structure-directing elements. The size of the cages can be varied by changing the diboronic acid building block. The cages are able to encapsulate polyaromatic molecules such as triphenylene or coronene.

Graphical abstract: Dative boron–nitrogen bonds in structural supramolecular chemistry: multicomponent assembly of prismatic organic cages
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