Neutral [2]catenanes from oxidative coupling of π-stacked components

Abstract
Oxidative dimerisation of bis-acetylenic precursors in the presence of a dinaphtho-crown ether affords neutral [2]catenanes in good yields; the interaction of the complementary donor–acceptor π-systems ensures assembly in a geometry favouring catenane formation.

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