Synthesis, Self-Assembly and Characterization of Tandem Triblock BPOSS-PDI-X Shape Amphiphiles.

ABSTRACT: In this article, we report the facile synthesis, self-assembly, and characterization of shape amphiphiles (BPOSS-PDI-X) based on isobutyl-functionalized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (BPOSS), perylene tetracarboxylic diimide (PDI), and (60)fullerene (C₆₀) moieties. Firstly, an asymmetrically functionalized diblock shape amphiphile precursor (BPOSS-PDI-OH) was obtained through the one-pot reaction between perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride and two different amines, namely BPOSS-NH₂ and 3-amino-1-propanol. It was further conjugated with C₆₀-COOH to give a tri-block shape amphiphile (BPOSS-PDI-C₆₀). Their chemical structures were thoroughly characterized by NMR, IR and MALDI-TOF MS spectrometry. In order to gain insights on the str

SUBMITTER: Shao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6600600 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature