Abstract
The complex formed from the tetracationic cyclophane 1 and hydroquinone polyethers such as 2 resembles a string of pearls. It forms spontaneously on combination of the components in solution and is stabilized by multiple π/π stacking interactions between the aromatic rings. (Figure Presented.)
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1036-1039 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie International Edition in English |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1991 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry