Molecular Architecture towards Helical Double‐Stranded Polymers

Abstract

Close to original: A DNA-like double-stranded polymer is synthesized by ring-opening metathesis polymerization of a bisnorbornene derivative containing a rigid ferrocene spacer. The polymer forms helices (see picture), supercoils, and ladders, which are observable by scanning tunneling microscopy. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z503406_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.