Two new highly charged [2]catenanes-namely, ·6PF and ·6PF-were synthesized by exploiting radical host-guest templation between derivatives containing BIPY radical cations and the meta analogue of cyclobis(paraquat--phenylene). In contrast to related [2]catenanes that have been isolated as air-stable monoradicals, both ·6PF and ·6PF exist as air-stable singlet bisradicals, as evidenced by both X-ray crystallography in the solid state and EPR spectroscopy in solution. Electrochemical studies indicate that the first two reduction peaks of these two [2]catenanes are shifted significantly to more positive potentials, a feature which is responsible for their extraordinary stability in air. The mixed-valence nature of the mono- and bisradical states endows them with unique NIR absorption properties, e.g., NIR absorption bands for the mono- and bisradical states observed at ∼1800 and ∼1450 nm, respectively. These [2]catenanes are potentially useful in applications that include NIR photothermal conversion, UV-vis-NIR multiple-state electrochromic materials, and multiple-state memory devices. Our findings highlight the principle of "mechanical-bond-induced stabilization" as an efficient strategy for designing persistent organic radicals.

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