Pseudorotaxane

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009643",
  "term": "Pseudorotaxane",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A supramolecular assembly consisting of a macrocyclic component threaded onto a linear threading component, held together by non-covalent interactions such as hydrogen bonding, charge-transfer interactions, or hydrophobic effects. Unlike a rotaxane, the components are not mechanically interlocked and can dissociate. These structures are precursors to rotaxanes and can exhibit dynamic behavior.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "macrocyclic component",
    "threading component"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 2135. 'Terminology and nomenclature for macromolecular rotaxanes and pseudorotaxanes (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 2140 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-10-15)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pseudorotaxane/"
}