Abstract
Selective molecular recognition is of primary importance for applications such as sensing and separation of chemicals. This work describes the host-guest and crystallisation properties of a penta-carbamated calix[6]arene designed as a molecular container with a H-donating recognition group directed towards the heart of the cavity. As demonstrated by NMR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction studies, this macrocyclic receptor can selectively recognise small H-bond acceptors through one or two hydrogen bonds, the guests nesting inside the polyaromatic cavity surrounded by eleven bulky tert-butyl groups.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 23-29 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Supramolecular Chemistry |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Jan 2020 |
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Keywords
- Calixarenes
- host-guest
- inclusion complexes
- macrocycles
- molecular recognition
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Lavendomme, R., Desroches, F., Moerkerke, S., Topić, F., Wouters, J., Rissanen, K., Luhmer, M., & Jabin, I. (2020). Selective recognition of small hydrogen bond acceptors by a calix[6]arene-based molecular container. Supramolecular Chemistry, 32(1), 23-29. https://doi.org/10.1080/10610278.2019.1679374