title: The rapid synthesis and dynamic behaviour of an isophthalamide [2]catenane.
abstract: A serendipitous [2]catenane has been prepared in three steps from commercially available starting materials. The interlocked topology of the catenane has been confirmed by single crystal X-ray structural determination. The rings of the catenane may rotate relative to one another - a process that may be controlled by varying solvent or temperature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YB, UK. n.h.evans@lancaster.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Calum N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Marrs
authors.forename: Nicholas H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Evans