Synthesis of a water-soluble naphthalene-based macrocycle and its host–guest properties
Ming Dong, Wanru Qi, Guang Sun, Kaidi Xu, Yixin Ma, Jing-Fang Lv, Liya Zhao, Zhiyuan Zhang, Chunju Li
Abstract
The synthesis of a naphthalene-based macrocycle bearing anionic carboxylato groups on the rims and its complexation with cationic guests in aqueous media have been reported.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryNaphthaleneCationic polymerizationAqueous mediumAqueous solutionBearing (navigation)Host (biology)Water solubleCombinatorial chemistryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryBiologyEcologyCartographyGeographySupramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionSupramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials