Molecular Necklaces Formed Through Zn2+‐Templated Binding of Macrocycles with Dynamically Formed Imines as Guest Recognition Sites

• Published in: Chemistry : a European journal Vol. 30; no. 54; pp. e202402404 - n/a
• Main Authors: Wu, Yi‐Ju, Liu, Yi‐Hung, Chiu, Sheng‐Hsien
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Weinheim Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 25.09.2024
• Subjects: Aldehydes; Assembling; Assembly; catenanes; Diamines; dynamic covalent bonds; Imines; Ions; molecular necklaces; Protonation; Recognition; Rotaxanes; Zinc

Herein we demonstrate an “in‐ring establishing” strategy for assembling interlocked molecules through dynamic imine formation, “establishing” the host recognition sites in situ. Using Zn2+ ions to template the assembly of a pyridine‐containing macrocycle with semidumbbell‐shaped triazole‐containing...