The synthesis of a pyridine-N-oxide isophthalamide rotaxane utilizing supplementary amide hydrogen bond interactions
2016 ◽
Vol 14
(33)
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pp. 7972-7981
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Keyword(s):
X Ray
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A pyridine-N-oxide containing rotaxane has been prepared in 32% yield. The role of macrocycle structure in successful pseudo-rotaxane formation has been rationalised by a combination of NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography and computational modelling.