Exploiting non-covalent π interactions for catalyst design
Molecular recognition, binding and catalysis are often mediated by non-covalent interactions
involving aromatic functional groups. Although the relative complexity of these so-called π …
involving aromatic functional groups. Although the relative complexity of these so-called π …
Aromatic rings in chemical and biological recognition: energetics and structures
LM Salonen, M Ellermann… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
This review describes a multidimensional treatment of molecular recognition phenomena
involving aromatic rings in chemical and biological systems. It summarizes new results …
involving aromatic rings in chemical and biological systems. It summarizes new results …
Putting anion–π interactions into perspective
A Frontera, P Gamez, M Mascal… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Supramolecular chemistry is a field of scientific exploration that probes the relationship
between molecular structure and function. It is the chemistry of the noncovalent bond, which …
between molecular structure and function. It is the chemistry of the noncovalent bond, which …
Anion-π interactions
BL Schottel, HT Chifotides, KR Dunbar - Chemical Society Reviews, 2008 - pubs.rsc.org
This tutorial review provides an overview of the theoretical and experimental investigations
that resulted in the recognition of anion-π interactions, ie, non-covalent forces between …
that resulted in the recognition of anion-π interactions, ie, non-covalent forces between …
Anion− π interactions with fluoroarenes
M Giese, M Albrecht, K Rissanen - Chemical Reviews, 2015 - ACS Publications
Well-orchestrated noncovalent interactions are fundamental in chemical processes. 1 For
example, the assembly of complementary subunits to form functional aggregates is a …
example, the assembly of complementary subunits to form functional aggregates is a …
Lone pair− aromatic interactions: To stabilize or not to stabilize
M Egli, S Sarkhel - Accounts of chemical research, 2007 - ACS Publications
The ability of aromatic rings to act as acceptors in hydrogen bonds has been demonstrated
extensively both by experimental and by theoretical means. Countless examples of D …
extensively both by experimental and by theoretical means. Countless examples of D …
Experimental investigation of anion–π interactions–applications and biochemical relevance
M Giese, M Albrecht, K Rissanen - Chemical Communications, 2016 - pubs.rsc.org
Anion–π interactions, intuitively repulsive forces, turned from controversial to a well-
established non-covalent interaction over the past quarter of a century. Within this time frame …
established non-covalent interaction over the past quarter of a century. Within this time frame …
Anion binding involving π-acidic heteroaromatic rings
P Gamez, TJ Mooibroek, SJ Teat… - Accounts of chemical …, 2007 - ACS Publications
Anions are essential species in biological systems and, particularly, in enzyme–substrate
recognition. Therefore, the design and preparation of anion receptors is a topical field of …
recognition. Therefore, the design and preparation of anion receptors is a topical field of …
Emergence of anion-π interactions: The land of opportunity in supramolecular chemistry and beyond
The anion-π interaction, a non-covalent attractive force between hosts (electron-deficient
arenes) and guests (anions) besides having many turns and surprises has recently turned …
arenes) and guests (anions) besides having many turns and surprises has recently turned …
Structural criteria for the design of anion receptors: the interaction of halides with electron-deficient arenes
OB Berryman, VS Bryantsev, DP Stay… - Journal of the …, 2007 - ACS Publications
This paper refines the nature of the interactions between electron-deficient arenes and
halide anions. Conclusions are based on (i) new crystal structures containing alkali halide …
halide anions. Conclusions are based on (i) new crystal structures containing alkali halide …