IR Spectroscopy on Jet-Cooled Isolated Two-Station Rotaxanes

Anouk M. Rijs, Euan R. Kay, David A. Leigh, Wybren Jan Buma

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Abstract

High-resolution IR spectroscopy has been employed to study isolated, switchable [2]rotaxanes. TR absorption spectra of two-station rotaxanes, their separate thread, and macrocycle components, as well as those of the individual stations incorporated into the thread, have been measured in the 1800-1000 cm(-1) region. These spectra have been fully analyzed, aided by quantum chemical predictions of the IR spectra. From these analyses, a comprehensive picture emerges of the conformational structure and binding interactions between the mechanically interlocked components of the rotaxane.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9669-9675
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Physical Chemistry A
Volume115
Issue number34
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2011

Keywords

  • SQUARAINE-DERIVED ROTAXANES
  • SYNTHETIC MOLECULAR MOTORS
  • VIBRATIONAL SPECTROSCOPY
  • ENERGY-TRANSFER
  • RIGHT PLACES
  • AMIDE
  • BOND
  • MACHINES
  • SHUTTLES
  • PEPTIDE

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