title: Novel template effect for the preparation of [2]rotaxanes with functionalised centre pieces.
abstract: A novel anion-templated synthesis permits the preparation of [2]rotaxanes with a tetralactam wheel through which axles are threaded that are functionalised at their center pieces; the wheel protects these groups efficiently against modifications.
authors.affiliation: Kekulé-Institut für Organische Chemie und Biochemie, Universität Bonn, Gerhard-Domagk-Str. 1, D-53121 Bonn, Germany.
authors.forename: Pradyut
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ghosh
authors.forename: Oliver
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Mermagen
authors.forename: Christoph A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Schalley