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Teli P, Soni S, Teli S, Agarwal S. Unlocking Diversity: From Simple to Cutting-Edge Synthetic Methodologies of Bis(indolyl)methanes. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2024; 382:8. [PMID: 38403746 DOI: 10.1007/s41061-024-00454-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
Abstract
From a synthetic perspective, bis(indolyl)methanes have undergone extensive investigation over the past two to three decades owing to their remarkable pharmacological activities, encompassing anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antiinflammatory properties. These highly desirable attributes have spurred significant interest within the scientific community, leading to the development of various synthetic strategies that are not only more efficient but also ecofriendly. This synthesis-based literature review delves into the advancements made in the past 5 years, focusing on the synthesis of symmetrical as well as unsymmetrical bis(indolyl)methanes. The review encompasses a wide array of methods, ranging from well-established techniques to more unconventional and innovative approaches. Furthermore, it highlights the exploration of various substrates, encompassing readily available chemicals such as indole, aldehydes/ketones, indolyl methanols, etc. as well as the use of some specific compounds as starting materials to achieve the synthesis of this invaluable molecule. By encapsulating the latest developments in this field, this review provides insights into the expanding horizons of bis(indolyl)methane synthesis.
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- Pankaj Teli
- Department of Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry Laboratory, MLSU, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry Laboratory, MLSU, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry Laboratory, MLSU, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry Laboratory, MLSU, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
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Vatsadze SZ, Maximov AL, Bukhtiyarov VI. Supramolecular Effects and Systems in Catalysis. A Review. DOKLADY CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s0012500822010013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Lorenzetto T, Fabris F, Scarso A. A resorcin[4]arene hexameric capsule as a supramolecular catalyst in elimination and isomerization reactions. Beilstein J Org Chem 2022; 18:337-349. [PMID: 35422886 PMCID: PMC8978922 DOI: 10.3762/bjoc.18.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
The hexameric resorcin[4]arene capsule as a self-assembled organocatalyst promotes a series of reactions like the carbonyl–ene cyclization of (S)-citronellal preferentially to isopulegol, the water elimination from 1,1-diphenylethanol, the isomerization of α-pinene and β-pinene preferentially to limonene and minor amounts of camphene. The role of the supramolecular catalyst consists in promoting the protonation of the substrates leading to the formation of cationic intermediates that are stabilized within the cavity with consequent peculiar features in terms of acceleration and product selectivity. In all cases the catalytic activity displayed by the hexameric capsule is remarkable if compared to many other strong Brønsted or Lewis acids.
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- Tommaso Lorenzetto
- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi, Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia, via Torino 155, 30172, Mestre-Venezia, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi, Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia, via Torino 155, 30172, Mestre-Venezia, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi, Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia, via Torino 155, 30172, Mestre-Venezia, Italy
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Chwastek M, Cmoch P, Szumna A. Anion-Based Self-assembly of Resorcin[4]arenes and Pyrogallol[4]arenes. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:5350-5358. [PMID: 35274940 PMCID: PMC8972256 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c11793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Spatial sequestration
of molecules is a prerequisite for the complexity
of biological systems, enabling the occurrence of numerous, often
non-compatible chemical reactions and processes in one cell at the
same time. Inspired by this compartmentalization concept, chemists
design and synthesize artificial nanocontainers (capsules and cages)
and use them to mimic the biological complexity and for new applications
in recognition, separation, and catalysis. Here, we report the formation
of large closed-shell species by interactions of well-known polyphenolic
macrocycles with anions. It has been known since many years that C-alkyl
resorcin[4]arenes (R4C) and C-alkyl pyrogallol[4]arenes
(P4C) narcissistically self-assemble in nonpolar solvents
to form hydrogen-bonded capsules. Here, we show a new interaction
model that additionally involves anions as interacting partners and
leads to even larger capsular species. Diffusion-ordered spectroscopy
and titration experiments indicate that the anion-sealed species have
a diameter of >26 Å and suggest stoichiometry (M)6(X–)24 and tight ion pairing
with cations. This self-assembly is effective in a nonpolar environment
(THF and benzene but not in chloroform), however, requires initiation
by mechanochemistry (dry milling) in the case of non-compatible solubility.
Notably, it is common among various polyphenolic macrocycles (M) having diverse geometries and various conformational lability.
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- Monika Chwastek
- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224 Warsaw, Poland
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Poole DA, Mathew S, Reek JNH. Just Add Water: Modulating the Structure-Derived Acidity of Catalytic Hexameric Resorcinarene Capsules. J Am Chem Soc 2021; 143:16419-16427. [PMID: 34591465 PMCID: PMC8517980 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c04924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The hexameric undecyl-resorcin[4]arene
capsule (C11R6) features eight discrete
structural water molecules located at the vertices of its cubic suprastructure.
Combining NMR spectroscopy with classical molecular dynamics (MD),
we identified and characterized two distinct species of this capsule, C11R6-A and C11R6-B, respectively featuring 8 and 15 water
molecules incorporated into their respective hydrogen-bonded networks.
Furthermore, we found that the ratio of the C11R6-A and C11R6-B found in solution can be modulated by controlling the water content
of the sample. The importance of this supramolecular modulation in C11R6 capsules
is highlighted by its ability to perform acid-catalyzed transformations,
which is an emergent property arising from the hydrogen bonding within
the suprastructure. We show that the conversion of C11R6-A to C11R6-B enhances the catalytic rate of a model Diels–Alder
cyclization by 10-fold, demonstrating the cofactor-derived control
of a supramolecular catalytic process that emulates natural enzymatic
systems.
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- David A Poole
- Homogeneous, Supramolecular, and Bioinspired Catalysis Group, van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Science (HIMS), University of Amsterdam (UvA), Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Homogeneous, Supramolecular, and Bioinspired Catalysis Group, van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Science (HIMS), University of Amsterdam (UvA), Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Homogeneous, Supramolecular, and Bioinspired Catalysis Group, van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Science (HIMS), University of Amsterdam (UvA), Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Chwastek M, Cmoch P, Szumna A. Dodecameric Anion-Sealed Capsules based on Pyrogallol[5]arenes and Resorcin[5]arenes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:4540-4544. [PMID: 33372317 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202013105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
The paper reports formation of exceptionally large capsular species (diameter of c. a. 30 Å) by interactions of polyphenolic macrocycles with 5-fold symmetry with anions. Pyrogallol[5]arenes and resorcin[5]arenes interact with anions via hydrogen bonds involving phenolic OH groups or aromatic CH groups. Based on NMR titration experiments, diffusion coefficients, and geometric requirements, it is postulated that the capsules have (P5H)12 (X- )60 or (R5H)12 (X- )60 stoichiometry and a unique geometry of one of the Platonic solids-a dodecahedron. The capsules exist in THF and in benzene, but not in chloroform, reflecting competitive effects in the solvation of anions. It is also demonstrated that mechanochemical pre-treatment (dry-milling) of solid samples is indispensable to initialize self-assembly in benzene.
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- Monika Chwastek
- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, Warsaw, Poland
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Chwastek M, Cmoch P, Szumna A. Dodecameric Anion‐Sealed Capsules based on Pyrogallol[5]arenes and Resorcin[5]arenes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202013105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Monika Chwastek
- Institute of Organic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences Kasprzaka 44/52 Warsaw Poland
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences Kasprzaka 44/52 Warsaw Poland
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences Kasprzaka 44/52 Warsaw Poland
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Gambaro S, Talotta C, Della Sala P, Soriente A, De Rosa M, Gaeta C, Neri P. Kinetic and Thermodynamic Modulation of Dynamic Imine Libraries Driven by the Hexameric Resorcinarene Capsule. J Am Chem Soc 2020; 142:14914-14923. [PMID: 32786766 PMCID: PMC8010792 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.0c04705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The
composition of dynamic covalent imine libraries (DCL) adapts
to the presence of the hexameric resorcinarene capsule. In the presence
of the self-assembled capsule, a kinetic and thermodynamic modulation
of the imine constituents of the DCLs was observed, which was induced
by an unusual predatory action of the capsule on specific imine constituents.
More complex 2 × 2 DCLs also adapt to the presence of the hexameric
capsule, showing a thermodynamic and kinetic modulation of the constituents
induced by the predatory action of the capsule. By cross-referencing
experimental data, a good selectivity (up to 66%) for one constituent
can be induced in a 2 × 2 DCL.
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- Stefania Gambaro
- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia "A. Zambelli", Università di Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, I-84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia "A. Zambelli", Università di Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, I-84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia "A. Zambelli", Università di Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, I-84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia "A. Zambelli", Università di Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, I-84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia "A. Zambelli", Università di Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, I-84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia "A. Zambelli", Università di Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, I-84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry, Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia "A. Zambelli", Università di Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, I-84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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Szafraniec A, Iwanek W. Synthesis of a coumarin derivative of resorcin[4]arene with solvent-controlled chirality. RSC Adv 2020; 10:12747-12753. [PMID: 35492126 PMCID: PMC9051107 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra00368a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
Abstract
This paper presents the synthesis of a coumarin derivative of resorcin[4]arene (1) using a cascade thermolysis/Michael reaction. The influence of the hydrogen bonding system on the conformational rigidity and cyclochirality of the coumarin derivative of resorcin[4]arene was discussed; these properties depended on the proton-donor–acceptor properties of the solvent. Significant differences, which depended on the environment, in the coumarin derivative of resorcin[4]arene fluorescence were observed and discussed. This paper presents the synthesis of a coumarin derivative of resorcin[4]arene (1) using a cascade thermolysis/Michael reaction.![]()
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- Anna Szafraniec
- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8 60-614 Poznań Poland
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, UTP, University of Science and Technology Seminaryjna 3 85-326 Bydgoszcz Poland
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Merget S, Catti L, Piccini G, Tiefenbacher K. Requirements for Terpene Cyclizations inside the Supramolecular Resorcinarene Capsule: Bound Water and Its Protonation Determine the Catalytic Activity. J Am Chem Soc 2020; 142:4400-4410. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.9b13239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Severin Merget
- Department of Chemistry, University of Basel, Mattenstrasse 24a, CH-4058 Basel, Switzerland
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- WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, c/o USI Campus, Via Giuseppe Buffi 13, CH-6900 Lugano, Switzerland
- Facoltàdi Informatica, Istituto di Scienze Computazionali, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Via Giuseppe Buffi 13, CH-6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Basel, Mattenstrasse 24a, CH-4058 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, ETH Zürich, Mattenstrasse 26, CH-4058 Basel, Switzerland
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