2. Synthesis of small-molecule models (a) 7 and (b) 9 through Suzuki coupling followed by RCM and (c) Synthesis of defect-free and non-aggregated CLPs LP1 and LP2 through Suzuki polymerization followed by RCM .

^a The asterisks highlighted in blue in 10, P1, and P2 denote ¹³C-enriched isotopes. Reaction conditions: (i) 2-vinylphenyl pinacol boronic ester, Pd­(PPh₃)₄, K₂CO₃, Aliquat 336, BHT, PhMe, H₂O, reflux, 18 h; (ii) Grubbs II, BHT, PhMe, reflux, 72 h; (iii) 2-vinylphenyl pinacol boronic ester, Pd­(PPh₃)₄, K₂CO₃, Aliquat 336, BHT, PhMe, H₂O, reflux, 4 h; (iv) Grubbs II, BHT, DCM, 70 °C (pressurized), 48 h; and (v) Pd­(PPh₃)₄, K₂CO₃, Aliquat 336, BHT, PhMe, H₂O, reflux, 24 h, then end-capped with 2-bromostyrene and 2-vinylphenyl boronic acid.