Proton in the ring: spectroscopy and dynamics of proton bonding in macrocycle cavities

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Publication Date 2021-09-15
DOI 10.1039/D1CP03033G
Impact Factor 3.676
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Francisco Gámez, Juan R. Avilés-Moreno, Giel Berden, Jos Oomens, Bruno Martínez-Haya


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Abstract

The proton bond is a paradigmatic quantum molecular interaction and a major driving force of supramolecular chemistry. The ring cavities of crown ethers provide an intriguing environment, promoting competitive proton sharing with multiple coordination anchors. This study shows that protons confined in crown ether cavities form dynamic bonds that migrate to varying pairs of coordinating atoms when allowed by the flexibility of the macrocycle backbone. Prototypic native crown ethers (12-crown-4, 15-crown-5 and 18-crown-6) and aza-crown ethers (cyclen, 1-aza-18-crown-6 and hexacyclen) are investigated. For each system, Infrared action spectroscopy experiments and ab initio Molecular Dynamics computations are employed to elucidate the structural effects associated with proton diffusion and its entanglement with the conformational and vibrational dynamics of the protonated host.

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