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- A cavitand, which is a type of synthetic receptor, was developed using a derivative of Kemp's triacid to catalyze specific chemical reactions called epoxide ring-opening cyclizations involving 1,5-epoxyalcohols.
- The cavitand features a deep cylindrical cavity with electron-rich aromatic walls and a carboxylic acid, allowing it to effectively bind various 1,5-epoxyalcohols and facilitate their reactions.
- This study demonstrates that mimicking the carefully arranged functional groups and solvation properties found in natural enzymes can lead to the development of synthetic systems with valuable chemical and physical characteristics.
Article Abstract
A cavitand functionalized with a Kemp's triacid derivative was used to catalyze the epoxide ring-opening cyclizations of 1,5-epoxyalcohols. A deep, cylindrical cavity containing electron-rich aromatic walls and an inwardly directed carboxylic acid displayed the necessary characteristics to bind different 1,5-epoxyalcohols and initiate their cyclization reactions. The reactions inside this synthetic receptor occurred in a catalytic and regioselective manner. These results highlight that the arrangement of functionality and unique solvation provided by the structured interiors of natural enzymes can be incorporated into synthetic systems having useful physical and chemical properties.
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