The template-directed synthesis of cyclobis(paraquat-4,4′-biphenylene)
Abstract
The self-assembly of a π-electron deficient bipyridinium-based cyclophane around a π-electron rich ferrocene-based polyether as template provides a relatively simple method of self-assembling, in preparative yields, an organic molecular square—namely, cyclobis(paraquat-4,4′-biphenylene)—that is able to recognise and bind π-electron rich guests.