supercoilirane

Supercoilirane is a fictional synthetic organic compound described in theoretical discussions of helically chiral molecules. It serves as a teaching and research archetype for exploring how helical handedness influences molecular recognition and assembly.

In the literature, supercoilirane is depicted as a rigid, helically twisted framework built from fused aromatic rings, with a single-handed (either left- or right-handed) helical axis. The molecule is typically described as having a hydrophobic core with functionalizable termini enabling attachment of substituents or probes.

Proposed synthetic routes in these hypothetical accounts involve enantioselective cyclizations and cross-coupling steps designed to lock the helix; while useful conceptually, these routes are not established as practical laboratory procedures in real-world practice.

In study contexts, supercoilirane is used as a model system for examining chiral recognition, supramolecular assembly, and as a scaffolding unit for materials research, where the helicity is expected to influence host–guest interactions and packing motifs.

Because supercoilirane is not an established chemical, there are no real safety or regulatory data. Standard laboratory precautions for handling organic solvents and reactive intermediates apply in pedagogical discussions. Related topics include helicenes, twisted aromatic compounds, and chiral polycyclic aromatic systems.