Halide selective anion recognition by an amide-triazolium axle containing [2]rotaxane
2014 ◽
Vol 12
(27)
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pp. 4924-4931
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Keyword(s):
A [2]rotaxane incorporating the novel 3-amido-phenyl-triazolium motif exhibits unusually high selectivity for halide anions over larger more basic oxoanions. Computational studies offer insight into this selectivity preference.