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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Main Authors: Hoffmann, M, Wilson, C, Odell, B, Anderson, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007