An infinite catenane self-assembled by π···π interactions.

Chem Commun (Camb)

Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science, University of Stellenbosch, P. Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, Republic of South Africa.

Published: January 2013

Phenanthrenyl-based metallocycles are mechanically interlinked to form an infinite catenated chain. The formation of the catenane is governed by an infinite π···π stack involving the phenanthrenyl moieties.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c2cc37953hDOI Listing

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