Non-Covalent Synthesis in Aqueous Solution of Discrete Multi-Porphyrin Aggregates with Programmable Stoichiometry and Sequence

Abstract

This unprecedented calixarene templated, noncovalent synthesis of multi-porphyrin complexes in aqueous solution makes it possible to plan the nature, stoichiometry, and sequence of porphyrins. The proposed method presents the same accuracy of the covalent approach and a 100% yield, but it is not as time-consuming as the latter method.