Abstract
Custom built: A promising new approach towards more efficient self-assembled cage receptors through computer-aided design is demonstrated. The resulting M4L6 tetrahedral cage, internally functionalized with accurately positioned urea hydrogen-bonding groups (see structure; yellow: predicted, blue: experimental, space-filling: SO 42-), proved to be a remarkably strong sulfate receptor in water.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4025-4029 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 18 2009 |