Tunable Molecular Assembly Codes Direct Reaction Pathways

Abstract

In the twist: The extent of twisting from planarity in a series of perylenetetracarboxylic diimides (PDIs) modulates the attractive π–π stacking force, revealing an array of inherent molecular recognition codes. Such coded self-assembly directs specific reaction pathways so that a mixture of reactive monomers with different codes results in identical products as when the reactions were carried out in separate flasks (see picture). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2008/z802606_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.