Abstract
Seven novel C2-symmetrical macrocycles containing pyridyl units have been prepared by the cyclic condensation of homochiral diamide intermediates with 2,6-pyridinedicarbonyl dichloride under high dilution at room temperature. The molecular recognition of these homochiral macrocycles for amino acid derivatives has been characterized by various spectroscopic methods such as IR, FAB-MS, fluorescence and UV-vis. The macrocycle 11 exhibited significant chiral recognition towards the enantiomers of D- and L-alanine methyl ester hydrochlorides for which association constants have been determined. Molecular modeling was also used to simulate the interaction mode between the hosts and the guests.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 999-1007 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Asymmetry |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 Apr 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |