Abstract
Less is more: It is much less efficient to synthesize both components of a multivalent recognition site separately than it is to use one multivalent component to act as a template for the catalytically orchestrated construction of the other component, as demonstrated by the formation of the mechanically interlocked, triply threaded molecular bundle shown. The situation is reiniscent of nature.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3273-3278 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 25 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 21 2004 |
Keywords
- Metathesis
- Molecular recognition
- NMR spectroscopy
- Supramolecular chemistry
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- Catalysis