Two calix[6]arene directional wheels can be ordered in the right stereosequence by their through-the-annulus threading with a rationally designed bis(benzylalkylammonium) axle. These stereoisomeric pseudo[3]rotaxanes can be considered as a minimal "informational system" because the "written information" on the thread is transferred to a specific sequence stereoisomer.
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