Template-directed synthesis of a pi-conjugated porphyrin nanoring.
(Figure Presented) Round the bend: Bending a molecular wire round an eight-spoked template leads to the formation of a highly symmetric belt-shaped it system (green in picture). Addition of a large excess of pyridine releases the corresponding cyclic octamer from the template. © 2007 Wiley-VCH Verla...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2007
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