A new doubly interlocked [2]catenane.
The synthesis and the crystal structure of a doubly braided [2]catenane, a new molecular Solomon link, obtained by a 5-component-self-assembly process based on coordinative bonds, pi-donor/pi-acceptor interactions, and hydrogen bonding is reported.
Peinador
Carlos
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Departamento de Quimica Fundamental, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidade da Coruna. Campus A Zapateira, 15071, A Coruna, Spain. capeveqo@udc.es; jqqoqf@udc.es
Blanco
Víctor
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Quintela
José M
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