General Synthetic Methodologies for Building Blocks to Construct Molecular Motors

2025/02/28 by Daniel Doellerer, John Y. de Boer, Ben L. Feringa · 1 voice
Chemistry · Engineering · #Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes #Molecular Junctions and Nanostructures #Advanced NMR Techniques and Applications

paper · pdf · doi:10.1021/acs.joc.4c02619

Abstract

Here we present a collection of reliable, high yielding, and efficient synthetic methods for the preparation of commonly used building blocks to construct molecular rotary motors based on overcrowded alkenes. The easy access and robust synthesis procedures facilitate new endeavors to employ molecular motors in recently emerging fields toward dynamic chemical systems and responsive materials.

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