Methylene-bridged naphthotubes: new macrocyclic arenes with great potential for supramolecular chemistry
Miaomiao Yan, Jiong Zhou
Abstract
This highlight discusses a recent study reported by Quan, Jiang and co-workers where a new class of macrocyclic arenes with well-defined cavities, namely methylene-bridged naphthotubes, were prepared.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryMethyleneSupramolecular chemistryCalixareneCombinatorial chemistryStereochemistryOrganic chemistryMoleculeSupramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionCrystallography and molecular interactions