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Abstract
A cylindrical capsule containing a coiled alkane incorporates spacers. The alkane lengthens and gauche strain is relieved. The spacer can be removed to reset the system to the original state. The system represents a spring-loaded device that operates reversibly in response to acids and bases.Mesh:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 17117825 DOI: 10.1021/ja064233n
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Chem Soc ISSN: 0002-7863 Impact factor: 15.419