Mechanical bonding activation in rotaxane-based organocatalysts
Jesus de Maria Perez, Julio Puigcerver, Tainára Orlando, Aurelia Pastor, Marcos A. P. Martins, Mateo Alajarı́n, Alberto Martínez‐Cuezva, José Berná
Abstract
Interlocked organocatalysts show enhanced catalytic performance when compared with their non-interlocked threads.The ring cooperatively activates the substrates, facilitating the formation and stabilization of catalytically active intermediates.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryRotaxaneRing (chemistry)CatalysisOrganocatalysisCombinatorial chemistryPolymer chemistryEnantioselective synthesisCrystallographyOrganic chemistrySupramolecular chemistryCrystal structureSupramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesCrystallography and molecular interactionsOrganoboron and organosilicon chemistry