Title: Selective CH Bond Activation by a Supramolecular Host–Guest Assembly
Abstract:Interior design: A chiral supramolecular tetrahedral [Ga4L6]12− host (L=bis(bidentate) ligand) is shown to encapsulate a half-sandwich iridium complex. This host–guest assembly reacts with aldehydes t...Interior design: A chiral supramolecular tetrahedral [Ga4L6]12− host (L=bis(bidentate) ligand) is shown to encapsulate a half-sandwich iridium complex. This host–guest assembly reacts with aldehydes through CH bond activation, which occurs within the host interior. This activation occurs with high size and shape specificity as well as modest diastereoselectivity (d.r. 55:45–70:30) owing to the well-defined shape of the host cavity. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2004/z52772_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.Read More