One-Dimensional Double Helical Structure and 4-Fold Type [2 + 2] Interpenetration of Diamondoid Networks with Helical Fashion

Abstract

We have prepared unique homochiral structures by the self-assembly of a modified amino acid derivative (terephthaloylmonoalanine, L -TMA) with metal ions such as Zn(II) and Cd(II). An L -TMA ligand and Zn(II) ions formed a left-handed, homochiral, double helical chain. However, while L -TMA and Cd(II) ions topologically formed a diamondoid Cd- L -TMA network with 4-fold type [2 + 2] interpenetration, Cd- L -TMA can be morphologically considered as a three-dimensional network of left-handed, double helices. The double helical structure of Zn- L -TMA originated from the self-assembly of individual helical chains by hydrogen bonds and π−π interactions, whereas the double helical structures of Cd- L -TMA were observed in an interpenetrating diamondoid net.