Selenoamides modulate dipole-dipole interactions in hydrogen bonded supramolecular polymers of 1,3,5-substituted benzenes.

We report the synthesis and self-assembly behavior of a chiral C-3-symmetrical benzene-tricarboselenoamide. The introduction of the selenoamide moiety enhances the dipolar character of the supramolecular interaction and confers a remarkable thermal stability to the supramolecular polymers obtained.