Molecular structure of a catenand and its copper(I) catenate: complete rearrangement of the interlocked macrocyclic ligands by complexation

Authors:
  • MCM. Cesario
    M. Cesario
  • CDC. O. Dietrich-Buchecker
    C. O. Dietrich-Buchecker
  • JGJ. Guilhem
    J. Guilhem
  • CPC. Pascard
    C. Pascard
  • JSJ. P. Sauvage
    J. P. Sauvage
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Abstract
The first crystal structures of a catenane and of a metalio-catenate are reported; upon complexation with CuI, there is a dramatic change in molecular shape.