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Anion-π interactions

Brandi L. Schottel,a   Helen T. Chifotidesa  and  Kim R. Dunbar*a  

* Corresponding authors

a Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, PO Box 30012, College Station, USA
E-mail: dunbar@mail.chem.tamu.edu

Abstract

This tutorial review provides an overview of the theoretical and experimental investigations that resulted in the recognition of anion-π interactions, i.e., non-covalent forces between electron deficient aromatic systems and anions. Several pioneering theoretical studies revealed that these interactions are energetically favorable (∼20–50 kJ mol–1). Anion-π interactions are gaining significant recognition, and their pivotal role in many key chemical and biological processes is being increasingly appreciated. The design of highly selective anion receptors and channels represent important advances in this nascent field of supramolecular chemistry.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/B614208G
Article type
Tutorial Review
Submitted
27 Jun 2007
First published
12 Sep 2007

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2008,37, 68-83

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B. L. Schottel, H. T. Chifotides and K. R. Dunbar, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2008, 37, 68 DOI: 10.1039/B614208G

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