Redox-Dependent Conformational Switching of Diphenylacetylenes
Herein we describe the design and synthesis of a redox-dependent single-molecule switch. Appending a ferrocene unit to a diphenylacetylene scaffold gives a redox-sensitive handle, which undergoes reversible one-electron oxidation, as demonstrated by cyclic voltammetry analysis. 1H-NMR spectroscopy o...
Main Authors: | , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-07-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/8/11316 |
Summary: | Herein we describe the design and synthesis of a redox-dependent single-molecule switch. Appending a ferrocene unit to a diphenylacetylene scaffold gives a redox-sensitive handle, which undergoes reversible one-electron oxidation, as demonstrated by cyclic voltammetry analysis. 1H-NMR spectroscopy of the partially oxidized switch and control compounds suggests that oxidation to the ferrocenium cation induces a change in hydrogen bonding interactions that results in a conformational switch. |
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ISSN: | 1420-3049 |