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- Title
Synthesis and Dynamic Behavior of Ce(IV) Double-Decker Complexes of Sterically Hindered Phthalocyanines.
- Authors
Subramaniam, Jeevithra Dewi; Nishino, Toshio; Yasuhara, Kazuma; Rapenne, Gwénaël
- Abstract
Phthalocyanines and their double-decker complexes are interesting in designing rotative molecular machines, which are crucial for the development of molecular motors and gears. This study explores the design and synthesis of three bulky phthalocyanine ligands functionalized at the α-positions with phenothiazine or carbazole fragments, aiming to investigate dynamic rotational motions in these sterically hindered molecular complexes. Homoleptic and heteroleptic double-decker complexes were synthesized through the complexation of these ligands with Ce(IV). Notably, CeIV(Pc2)2 and CeIV(Pc3)2, both homoleptic complexes, exhibited blocked rotational motions even at high temperatures. The heteroleptic CeIV(Pc)(Pc3) complex, designed to lower symmetry, demonstrated switchable rotation along the pseudo-C4 symmetry axis upon heating the solution. Variable-temperature 1H-NMR studies revealed distinct dynamic behaviors in these complexes. This study provides insights into the rotational dynamics of sterically hindered double-decker complexes, paving the way for their use in the field of rotative molecular machines.
- Subjects
ROTATIONAL motion; PHTHALOCYANINES; MOLECULAR motor proteins; PHTHALOCYANINE derivatives; PHENOTHIAZINE; CARBAZOLE; HIGH temperatures
- Publication
Molecules, 2024, Vol 29, Issue 4, p888
- ISSN
1420-3049
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/molecules29040888