Anion recognition by oligo-(thio)urea-based receptors

Chuandong Jia, Wei Zuo, Dan Zhang, Xiao Juan Yang, Biao Wu*

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Abstract

Oligo-(thio)ureas have proven to be a promising class of receptors that are widely applied in anion recognition. This article aims to present some recent progress in the construction of oligoureas and their anion coordination (recognition) chemistry. Typical examples of metal-coordination assisted and covalently connected oligo-(thio)urea receptors are summarized, with focus on geometry characteristics required for achieving complementary binding of a target anion. Special emphasis is given to ortho-phenylene-connected oligoureas in the application of anion binding and the self-assembly of important supramolecular architectures, including helicates, tetrahedral cages, and so on.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9614-9627
Number of pages14
JournalChemical Communications
Volume52
Issue number62
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes

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