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Nanohoop Rotaxane Design to Enhance the Selectivity of Reaction-Based Probes: A Proof-of-Principle Study

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: A novel fluorescent probe design based on the interlocking of a reactive thread in a rigid nanohoop fluorophore is reported. This rotaxane design leads to size-selective sensing of thiolates in organic solution. More broadly, the work suggests the promise of mechanical interlocking to enhance the selectivity of reaction-based probes.

Source: Organic Letters

DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c01348

Authors: Claire E. Otteson, Carolyn M. Levinn, Jeff M. Van Raden, Michael D. Pluth, Ramesh Jasti

Institution: University of Oregon

Language: English

Topic: Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green