Download full text in PDF Opens in a new window. Article suggestions will be shown in a dialog on return to ScienceDirect. ... Please enable JavaScript to use all the features on this page. ... The title compound was synthesized in 3 steps from trithia[2 3 ](1,3,5)cyclophane. Activation parameters for its change to the anti conformer as well as its NMR, IR and UV spectra were secured. ... A three-step synthesis of the title compound from trithia[3 3 ](1,3,5)cyclophane .