The first syntheses of a tetrakis(rotaxane) and a bis(pretzelane) in good y
ields are reported. To achieve this an extended durene-based spacered tetra
bromide is linked covalently to a new monosulfonamide rotaxane and a bis(su
lfonamide) catenane. This catenane was isolable simply through recrystalliz
ation. The bis(pretzelane) represents a new intertwined molecular architect
ure.