title: Synthesis of fumaramide derived [3]rotaxanes as potential precursors for molecular boxes.
abstract: Three new fumaramide-derived [3]rotaxanes have been synthesized, with the aim of macrocycle linking to form a molecular box. In one case, a nine-component templated [3]rotaxane synthesis was accomplished in 40% yield. Rotaxane reduction resulted in an unexpectedly facile de-slipping process.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK. n.simpkins@bham.ac.uk
authors.forename: Nigel S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Simpkins
authors.forename: Damian F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Weske
authors.forename: Louise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Male
authors.forename: Simon J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Coles
authors.forename: Mateusz B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Pitak