Loading linear arrays of Cu(II) inside aromatic amide helices

摘要: The very stable helices of 8-amino-2-quinolinecarboxylic acid oligoamides are shown to uptake Cu(II) ions in their cavity through deprotonation amide functions with minimal alteration shape, unlike most metallo-organic structures which generally much differ from organic precursors. outcome is the formation intramolecular linear arrays a defined number centers (up sixteen this study) at 3 A distance, forming molecular mimic metal wire completely surrounded by an sheath. pack solid state so that extend intermolecularly. Conductive-AFM and cyclic voltammetry suggest electrons transported throughout metal-loaded contrast hole transport observed for analogous foldamers devoid ions.