Preparation and Characterization of <i>N</i>‐Anisyl‐Substituted Hexaaza[1₆]paracyclophane

Abstract

Localized or delocalized? For the first time, a cyclic oligoaniline, hexaaza[16]paracyclophane, has been prepared (see picture; carbon: gray; nitrogen: blue; hydrogen: light gray). The macrocycle exhibits a high electron-donating ability, and furthermore, the spin of the corresponding radical cation was delocalized over the macrocyclic molecular backbone. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. 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.