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Synfacts 2011(12): 1307-1307  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1289425
Synthesis of Materials and Unnatural Products
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Anion-Templated Yin Yang: Janus [2]Rotaxanes

Contributor(s): Timothy M. Swager, Olesya Haze
N. H. Evans, P. D. Beer*
University of Oxford, UK
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Publication Date:
18 November 2011 (online)

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Significance

Anion templation was used to drive the formation of a Janus [2]rotaxane. Rotaxane precursor 3 containing a stopper, pyridinium chloride axle component, and an isophthalamide macrocyclic precursor was assembled in five high-yielding steps.