Strong binding of paraquat and polymeric paraquat derivatives by basket‐shaped hosts

Albertus P.H.J. Schenning, Bas de Bruin, Alan E. Rowan, Huub Kooijman, Anthony L. Spek, Roeland J.M. Nolte

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Abstract

Exceptionally high binding constants Ka of up to 57000 M −1 have been determined for the binding of paraquat and polymeric paraquat derivatives 2 in the cavities of basket‐shaped host molecules 1. Host–guest complexations of this kind are of interest with respect to the modification of the physical properties of electroactive polymers, which are potential molecular switches. (Figure Presented.)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2132-2134
Number of pages3
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume34
Issue number19
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Oct 1995
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • crown ethers
  • paraquat
  • supramolecular chemistry

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