Pillar[5]arene decaamine: synthesis, encapsulation of very long linear diacids and formation of ion pair-stopped [2]rotaxanes†
Xiao-Bo Hu,Lei Chen,Wen Si,Yihua Yu,Jun-Li Hou
Chemical Communications Pub Date : 03/18/2011 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C1CC10633C
Abstract

A pillar[5]arene decaamine has been synthesized and revealed to encapsulate linear diacids in neutral, alkaline, and acidic conditions, driven by the hydrophobic and electrostatic interactions, to give rise to pseudo[2]rotaxanes. Ion pair-bonded stoppers can further lock the diacids to generate stable water soluble [2]rotaxanes.

Graphical abstract: Pillar[5]arene decaamine: synthesis, encapsulation of very long linear diacids and formation of ion pair-stopped [2]rotaxanes