Transformation of a Spherical Supramolecular Dendrimer into a Pyramidal Columnar Supramolecular Dendrimer Mediated by the Fluorophobic Effect

Abstract

Shape control: Fluorination of the n-dodecan-1-yloxy groups of the amphiphilic (3,4,5)2G2-CO2Me monodendron changes the shape of the monodendron from an all-trans-conical to an all-gauche-crown or all-trans-tapered conformation as well as the mode of self-assembly from a spherical to a pyramidal columnar supramolecular dendrimer (see schematic representation). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2003/z51804_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.