Iterative Synthesis of Oligo[n]rotaxanes in Excellent Yield

J Am Chem Soc. 2016 Dec 21;138(50):16329-16336. doi: 10.1021/jacs.6b08958. Epub 2016 Oct 18.

Abstract

We present an operationally simple iterative coupling strategy for the synthesis of oligomeric homo- and hetero[n]rotaxanes with precise control over the position of each macrocycle. The exceptional yield of the AT-CuAAC reaction, combined with optimized conditions that allow the rapid synthesis of the target oligomers, opens the door to the study of precision-engineered oligomeric interlocked molecules.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't