Supramolecular Chemistry: An Enabling Tool for Asymmetric Catalysis

Dedicated to the memory and achievements of the late Prof. Dervilla M. X. Donnelly, a trailblazer of Irish chemistry

Abstract

Asymmetric synthesis and supramolecular chemistry are cornerstones of modern organic chemistry. The combination of both fields to develop new approaches to enantioselective catalysis has gained considerable momentum in recent years. Herein, we highlight some of the advantages offered by various supramolecular architectures over conventional chiral catalysts and reflect on obstacles that currently limit widespread use of supramolecular tools in asymmetric synthesis.

1 Introduction

2 Discussion

2.1 Macrocycles

2.2 Surfactants

2.3 Metal-Organic Cages and Frameworks

2.4 Covalent Organic Frameworks

2.5 DNA

2.6 Mechanically Interlocked Molecules

3 Summary and Outlook

Key words

asymmetric catalysis - supramolecular chemistry - macrocycle - metal-organic assemblies - host–guest systems - mechanically interlocked molecules - micelles

Publication History

Received: 03 December 2024

Accepted after revision: 09 January 2025

Accepted Manuscript online:
09 January 2025

Article published online:
19 February 2025

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