Assembly of Resorcinarene Capsules in Wet Solvents

Resorcinarenes assemble in wet chloroform or benzene to form hexameric capsules, resembling inflated cubes or volleyballs. NMR methods are used to determine the number of solvent molecules detained inside; eight molecules of benzene are encapsulated.

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Published in:Journal of the American Chemical Society 2003-03, Vol.125 (12), p.3432-3433
Main Authors: Shivanyuk, Alexander, Rebek, Julius
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry
Exact sciences and technology
General and physical chemistry
Solution properties
Solutions
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Summary:Resorcinarenes assemble in wet chloroform or benzene to form hexameric capsules, resembling inflated cubes or volleyballs. NMR methods are used to determine the number of solvent molecules detained inside; eight molecules of benzene are encapsulated.
ISSN:0002-7863
1520-5126
DOI:10.1021/ja027982n