Synthesis of a D3-symmetric “trefoil” knotted cyclophane

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A D(3)-symmetric knotted cyclophane, with a subgraph of trefoil topology, was synthesized by cyclization of a D(3)-symmetric scaffold. Control of configuration at the three metal-based stereocenters arises from a bascule/pivot mechanism.