Novel Nucleobase-Decorated Tripodands: Synthesis and Supramolecular Properties

Abstract

We describe herein the synthesis and characterization of new rigid nucleobase-decorated tripodands. The synthetic strategy involves the use of new azide functionalized nucleobases (adenine, thymine, and uracil). ES(+)-MS studies of hydrogen-bonding selfassociation as well as associations with complementary nucleosides are also reported.