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Synthesis 2015; 47(08): 1041-1056
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1378688
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Synthesis of Pillar[6]arenes and Their Host–Guest Complexes

Derong Cao*
a   School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, 510641 Guangzhou, P. R. of China   Email: drcao@scut.edu.cn
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Herbert Meier*
a   School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, 510641 Guangzhou, P. R. of China   Email: drcao@scut.edu.cn
b   Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Mainz, Duesbergweg 10-14, 55099 Mainz, Germany   Email: hmeier@uni-mainz.de
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Received: 12 November 2014

Accepted after revision: 10 December 2014

Publication Date:
12 March 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Pillar[n]arenes are a fast-growing research topic in supramolecular chemistry. Originally the focus was predominantly on pillar[5]arenes; however, now more and more studies on pillar[6]arenes are being performed. The ability and selectivity of host–guest complexations depend strongly on the size of the inner cavities of these macrocycles. New results have stimulated us to compile the synthetic entries and the complexations of pillar[6]arenes with large cylindric cavities that offer space for many different guest molecules.

1 Introduction

2 Preparation of Pillar[6]arenes

2.1 Pillar[6]arenes by Macrocyclization Reactions

2.2 Hydroxypillar[6]arenes through Ether Cleavage

2.3 Hydroxypillar[6]arenes by Redox Reactions

2.4 Alkylation of Hydroxypillar[6]arenes

2.5 Pillar[6]arenes Obtained from Preformed Pillar[6]arenes by Transformation of Alkoxy Chains

3 Structure of Pillar[6]arenes in the Crystalline State and in Solution

3.1 Dodecaalkoxypillar[6]arenes

3.2 Perhydroxypillar[6]arenes

4 Generation of Complexes

4.1 Inclusion of Guest Molecules

4.2 Complexes of Ammonium Compounds

4.3 Complexes of Pyridinium Compounds

4.4 Complexes of Other Cations

4.5 Complexes of Electroneutral Guest Molecules

4.6 Complexes of Anions

4.7 Self-Assembly by Complexation

4.8 Binding on Metal Surfaces

4.9 Capture of Gases and Vapors

5 Conclusion

Key words

condensation - macrocycles - supramolecular chemistry - host–guest systems - arene complexes
 

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