A theoretical study on cucurbit[7]uril and its inclusion complexation

Ke Chun Zhang, Ting Wei Mu, Lei Liu, Qing Xiang Guo

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Abstract

PM3 and B3LYP/3-21g* calculations were performed on cucurbit[7]uril and its complex with protonated 2,6-bis(4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)naphthalene. The results agreed well with the experimental observations. It indicated that in addition to van der Waals interaction and hydrophobic effect, hydrogen bonding is also an important driving force for the molecular recognition of cucurbiturils.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)558-561
Number of pages4
JournalChinese Journal of Chemistry
Volume19
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001

Keywords

  • B3LYP
  • Cucurbiturils
  • Driving force
  • Inclusion complexation
  • PM3

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