The first case of actinide triple helices: pH-dependent structural evolution and kinetically-controlled transformation of two supramolecular conformational isomers

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 May 28;51(43):8978-81. doi: 10.1039/c5cc02646f.

Abstract

The first actinide triple helices, including two supramolecular conformational isomers of uranium(VI), have been synthesized with the aid of a flexible V-shaped ligand and a rigid aromatic base. The isomers exhibit an intriguing pH-dependent structural evolution and a kinetically-controlled transformation via a novel conformational rearrangement of the organic base.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Actinoid Series Elements / chemistry*
  • Coordination Complexes / chemistry
  • Crystallization
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Isomerism
  • Kinetics
  • Ligands
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Uranium / chemistry

Substances

  • Actinoid Series Elements
  • Coordination Complexes
  • Ligands
  • Uranium