Probing Dynamic Library of Metal-Oxo Building Blocks with γ-Cyclodextrin

J Am Chem Soc. 2018 Sep 12;140(36):11198-11201. doi: 10.1021/jacs.8b07525. Epub 2018 Sep 4.

Abstract

Formation of one of the most representative polyoxometalate (POM) archetypes, namely the Lindqvist anion M6O192- with M = MoVI or WVI, was considered as elusive in aqueous solution. Herein, we report on the host-guest stabilization of the M6O192- species with M = Mo or W from aqueous solution using γ-cyclodextrin as trapping agent. The adduct {M6O19@γ-CD}2- reveals remarkable hydrolytic stability that offers new opportunities for exploring potentialities of molybdates or tungstates in the field of biology and medicine, when combined to CDs as efficient drug carrier/delivery agents.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't