Diastereoselective Synthesis of a Dyn[3]arene with Distinct Binding Behaviors toward Linear Biogenic Polyamines

Org Lett. 2018 Apr 20;20(8):2420-2423. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b00766. Epub 2018 Apr 6.

Abstract

The extension of the family of dyn[ n]arenes toward a three-membered macrocycle is reported. Through a templated approach, a single diastereoisomer of a dyn[3]arene that bears six carboxyl groups could be isolated by precipitation in 59-63% yield and excellent purity (≥95%). A combination of experimental and computational experiments in water at physiological pH revealed that the macrocycle could bind parent biogenic polyamines with a unique diversity of surface-binding modes. Whereas no binding event could be accurately measured with 1,3-diaminopropane, spermidine formed a classical stoichiometric complex with the dyn[3]arene in the millimolar concentration range. On the other hand, the data obtained for spermine could only be attributed to a more complex binding event with the formation of a 2:1 complex at high [host]/[guest] ratios and redistribution toward a 1:1 complex upon further addition of guest.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biogenic Polyamines / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Water

Substances

  • Biogenic Polyamines
  • Water