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  • Organic Chemistry
  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Polymer Science

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  • Foldamer chemistry focuses on oligomers adopting defined conformations via non-covalent interactions.
  • Atropisomerism involves restricted rotation around single bonds, enabling precise control over molecular shape.
  • The application of atropisomerism in foldamers is an emerging and underexplored area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the emerging role of atropisomerism in foldamer chemistry.
  • To discuss key developments in backbone and sidechain atropisomerism within foldamers.
  • To suggest future directions for atropisomeric foldamers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of key developments in atropisomerism within foldamer design.
  • Discussion of atropisomeric bond applications in organic synthesis and foldamers.
  • Analysis of recent advances in atropselective synthetic methods.

Main Results:

  • Atropisomerism offers a novel dimension for precise control over foldamer molecular shape.
  • Both backbone and sidechain atropisomerism are relevant to foldamer design.
  • The synergy between atropisomerism and atropselective synthesis opens new avenues.

Conclusions:

  • Judicious use of atropisomerism can be a transformative tool in constructing shape-defined macromolecules.
  • Further research into atropisomeric foldamers is warranted.
  • This approach holds significant potential for advanced materials and molecular design.