Abstract
Direct double meta-mercuration can be used for subsequent bridging of a calix[4]arene skeleton via the installation of ketone moieties. This unprecedented substitution pattern in calixarene chemistry possesses a heavily distorted and rigid cavity capable of interactions with selected molecular guests as documented by binding of a CH2Cl2 molecule held in place by an intricate net of 10 specific (halogen bonding and hydrogen bonding) interactions from two neighbouring calixarene molecules.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4964-4970 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | CrystEngComm |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 26 |
Early online date | 1 Mar 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Jul 2016 |