Remote conformational control of a molecular switch via methylation and deprotonation

Peter C. Knipe, Ian M. Jones, Sam Thompson*, Andrew D. Hamilton

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Abstract

Exacting control over conformation in response to an external stimulus is the central focus of molecular switching. Here we describe the synthesis of a series of diphenylacetylene-based molecular switches, and examine their response to covalent modification and deprotonation at remote phenolic positions. A complex interplay between multiple intramolecular hydrogen bond donors and acceptors determines the global conformation. 

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9384-9388
Number of pages5
JournalOrganic and Biomolecular Chemistry
Volume12
Issue number46
Early online date08 Oct 2014
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • General Medicine

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