A Versatile Axle for the Construction of Disassemblage Rotaxanes

Rotaxanes are unique mechanical devices that hold great promise as sensors. We report on two new rotaxanes that contain an acid or base sensitive trigger and readily disassemble in a wide range of environments. Disassemblage was observed under TLC and 1H-NMR analysis. The axle is highly charged, whi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lucas A. Powers, David B. Smithrud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
pH
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/8/1043