Supramolecular Systems Containing B–N Frustrated Lewis Pairs of Tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane and Triphenylamine Derivatives

Abstract The introduction of a chemical additive to supramolecular polymers holds high potential in the development of new structures and functions. In this regard, various donor- and acceptor-based molecules have been applied in the design of these noncovalent polymers. However, the incorporation o...

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Main Authors: P. Chidchob, S. A. H. Jansen, S. C. J. Meskers, E. Weyandt, N. P. van Leest, B. de Bruin, A. R. A. Palmans, G. Vantomme, E. W. Meijer
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Published: Georg Thieme Verlag 2021-04-01
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0041-1727235
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author P. Chidchob
S. A. H. Jansen
S. C. J. Meskers
E. Weyandt
N. P. van Leest
B. de Bruin
A. R. A. Palmans
G. Vantomme
E. W. Meijer
author_facet P. Chidchob
S. A. H. Jansen
S. C. J. Meskers
E. Weyandt
N. P. van Leest
B. de Bruin
A. R. A. Palmans
G. Vantomme
E. W. Meijer
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description Abstract The introduction of a chemical additive to supramolecular polymers holds high potential in the development of new structures and functions. In this regard, various donor- and acceptor-based molecules have been applied in the design of these noncovalent polymers. However, the incorporation of boron–nitrogen frustrated Lewis pairs in such architectures is still rare despite their many intriguing properties in catalysis and materials science. The limited choices of suitable boron derivatives represent one of the main limitations for the advancement in this direction. Here, we examine the use of the commercially available tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane with various triphenylamine derivatives to create supramolecular B–N charge transfer systems. Our results highlight the importance of a proper balance between the donor/acceptor strength and the driving force for supramolecular polymerization to achieve stable, long-range ordered B–N systems. Detailed analyses using electron paramagnetic resonance and optical spectroscopy suggest that tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane displays complex behavior with the amide-based triphenylamine supramolecular polymers and may interact in dimers or larger chiral aggregates, depending on the specific structure of the triphenylamines.
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spelling doaj.art-3ca11611a5ca4673a70b65e1e9787d392022-12-21T18:55:16ZengGeorg Thieme VerlagOrganic Materials2625-18252021-04-01030217418310.1055/s-0041-1727235Supramolecular Systems Containing B–N Frustrated Lewis Pairs of Tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane and Triphenylamine DerivativesP. Chidchob0S. A. H. Jansen1S. C. J. Meskers2E. Weyandt3N. P. van Leest4B. de Bruin5A. R. A. Palmans6G. Vantomme7E. W. Meijer8Laboratory of Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The NetherlandsLaboratory of Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The NetherlandsLaboratory of Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The NetherlandsLaboratory of Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The NetherlandsHomogeneous, Supramolecular and Bio-Inspired Catalysis Group, van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The NetherlandsHomogeneous, Supramolecular and Bio-Inspired Catalysis Group, van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The NetherlandsLaboratory of Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The NetherlandsLaboratory of Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The NetherlandsLaboratory of Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The NetherlandsAbstract The introduction of a chemical additive to supramolecular polymers holds high potential in the development of new structures and functions. In this regard, various donor- and acceptor-based molecules have been applied in the design of these noncovalent polymers. However, the incorporation of boron–nitrogen frustrated Lewis pairs in such architectures is still rare despite their many intriguing properties in catalysis and materials science. The limited choices of suitable boron derivatives represent one of the main limitations for the advancement in this direction. Here, we examine the use of the commercially available tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane with various triphenylamine derivatives to create supramolecular B–N charge transfer systems. Our results highlight the importance of a proper balance between the donor/acceptor strength and the driving force for supramolecular polymerization to achieve stable, long-range ordered B–N systems. Detailed analyses using electron paramagnetic resonance and optical spectroscopy suggest that tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane displays complex behavior with the amide-based triphenylamine supramolecular polymers and may interact in dimers or larger chiral aggregates, depending on the specific structure of the triphenylamines.http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0041-1727235supramolecular assemblytris(pentafluorophenyl)boranetriphenylaminecharge transfer
spellingShingle P. Chidchob
S. A. H. Jansen
S. C. J. Meskers
E. Weyandt
N. P. van Leest
B. de Bruin
A. R. A. Palmans
G. Vantomme
E. W. Meijer
Supramolecular Systems Containing B–N Frustrated Lewis Pairs of Tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane and Triphenylamine Derivatives
Organic Materials
supramolecular assembly
tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane
triphenylamine
charge transfer
title Supramolecular Systems Containing B–N Frustrated Lewis Pairs of Tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane and Triphenylamine Derivatives
title_full Supramolecular Systems Containing B–N Frustrated Lewis Pairs of Tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane and Triphenylamine Derivatives
title_fullStr Supramolecular Systems Containing B–N Frustrated Lewis Pairs of Tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane and Triphenylamine Derivatives
title_full_unstemmed Supramolecular Systems Containing B–N Frustrated Lewis Pairs of Tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane and Triphenylamine Derivatives
title_short Supramolecular Systems Containing B–N Frustrated Lewis Pairs of Tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane and Triphenylamine Derivatives
title_sort supramolecular systems containing b n frustrated lewis pairs of tris pentafluorophenyl borane and triphenylamine derivatives
topic supramolecular assembly
tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane
triphenylamine
charge transfer
url http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0041-1727235
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