title: Columnar self-assembly of rhomboid macrocyclic molecules via step-like intermolecular interaction. Crystal formation and gelation.
abstract: Two macrocyclic compounds with a rhomboid molecular shape, composed of a π-conjugated framework and an imine or amine functionality, were synthesized. The amine-containing macrocycle crystallizes with step-like interaction of each molecule, forming a columnar arrangement, although dispersion of the imine gelates upon ultrasonification.
authors: Chemical Resources Laboratory, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4359 Nagatsuda, Yokohama 226-8503, Japan.
authors: Tomohito
authors: T
authors: Ide
authors: Daisuke
authors: D
authors: Takeuchi
authors: Kohtaro
authors: K
authors: Osakada