Cover Feature: Formation and Stability of Benzylic Amide [2]‐ and [3]Rotaxanes: An Intercomponent Interactions Study (Chem. Eur. J. 64/2024)

The stability and formation of [2]- or [3]rotaxanes are influenced by minor alterations in the thread structure. The Cover Feature depicts scientists observing the molecular structures, symbolizing the exploration of intercomponent interactions in rotaxane molecules. It has been found that introducing a second macrocycle slightly reduced the stabilization energy between the thread and the first macrocycle but significantly enhanced the overall stabilization energy of the [3]rotaxane. More information can be found in the Research Article by T. Orlando and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/chem.202403276).