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A 1,2,3,4,5-pentaphenylferrocene-stoppered rotaxane capable of electrochemical anion recognition

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<mark>Journal publication date</mark>24/10/2011
<mark>Journal</mark>Chemistry - A European Journal
Issue number44
Volume17
Number of pages8
Pages (from-to)12347-12354
Publication StatusPublished
<mark>Original language</mark>English

Abstract

The chloride anion templated synthesis of an electrochemical anion sensory interlocked host system, prepared by the integration of redox-active 1,2,3,4,5-pentaphenylferrocene stopper groups into the structure of a rotaxane capable of binding anionic guests is described. Extensive H-1 NMR and electrochemical titration investigations were used to probe the anion recognition and sensing properties of the rotaxane, compared to the axle and model system components. A characteristic electrochemical response was observed for chloride binding by the rotaxane, which was attributed to the topologically constrained cavity of the interlocked host molecule.