Abstract
The controllable mechanical movement of either the polyether macrocycle or the tetracationic cyclophane in a doubly bistable water-soluble [2]catenane can be accomplished by using orthogonal external stimulia-redox and amine/acid, respectivelya-in aqueous media .
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1805-1809 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 18 2011 |
Keywords
- artificial molecular machines
- electrochemistry
- translational isomerism
- water-soluble catenane
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry