Structural Parameters Governing the Dynamic Combinatorial Synthesis of Catenanes in Water

Direct core functionalisation of naphthalenediimides by iridium catalysed C–H borylation

We report the first boron-substituted naphthalenediimides (NDIs), prepared by iridium catalysed C–H activation. Both mono- and diborylated products are available, which have been further elaborated by Suzuki–Miyaura coupling.

Catenanes from catenanes: quantitative assessment of cooperativity in dynamic combinatorial catenation

A series of dynamic combinatorial [2] and [3]catenanes have been prepared. Formation of the [3]catenanes occurs with positive or negative cooperativity, depending on the cyclodextrin homologue. Systems level analysis allows cooperativity to be quantified and MD simulations reveal that cooperativity derives from the extents to which hydrophobic surface area is exposed to the aqueous surroundings.

Copper(i)-induced amplification of a [2]catenane in a virtual dynamic library of macrocyclic alkenes

The interlocked virtual component 1 of a well-behaved dynamic library of cyclic olefins is resuscitated by means of the template effect.