Fig.1 A Pseudo-Rotaxane (IMAGE)

Osaka University

Fig.1 A Pseudo-Rotaxane

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A pseudo-rotaxane (artificial molecular machine) in which translational movement of α cyclodextrin (α -CD) coincides with deuteration. As α -CD moves along the two-station axis molecule as shown by the gray arrow, it catalyzes deuteration of the axis molecule.

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