Highly selective Na+-templated formation of [2]pseudorotaxanes exhibiting significant optical outputs
Journal
Angewandte Chemie - International Edition
Journal Volume
46
Journal Issue
12
Pages
2013-2017
Date Issued
2007
Author(s)
Abstract
The chosen one: A molecular cage has been shown to form pseudorotaxane-like complexes with threaded anthraquinone and squaraine units in the presence of templating Na+ ions (see picture). The complexation and decomplexation of the pseudorotaxane complexes in solution occur with significant color changes which allows this ion-specific templating effect to be easily monitored with the naked eye. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2007/z604166_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.
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journal article