Synfacts 2008(8): 0813-0813  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1078582
Synthesis of Materials and Unnatural Products
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Porphines in a Box

Contributor(s): Timothy M. Swager, Jose M. Lobez
K. Ono, M. Yoshizawa*, T. Kato, M. Fujita*
University of Tokyo, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Tokyo and Josai University, Saitama, Japan
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Publication Date:
23 July 2008 (online)

Significance

1D-arrays of spin-active metals are interesting for data-storage applications at the molecular level. A strategy is developed in which three metal-containing porphine-type molecules are brought together by inclusion in a box-like molecular assembly.