Tunable Supramolecular Ag<sup>+</sup>-Host Interactions in Pillar[<i>n</i>]arene[<i>m</i>]quinones and Ensuing Specific Binding to 1-Alkynes
We developed an improved, robust synthesis of a series of pillar[<i>6</i>]arenes with a varying number (0–3) of quinone moieties in the ring. This easy-to-control variation yielded a gradually less electron-rich cavity in going from zero to three quinone units, as shown from the strength...
Main Authors: | Yumei Zhu, Jorge Escorihuela, Haiying Wang, Andrew C.-H. Sue, Han Zuilhof |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-10-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/20/7009 |
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