1,3-Alternate, the Smart Conformation of Calix[4]arenes

Authors: Baklouti, Lassaad; Harrowfield, Jack; Pulpoka, Buncha; Vicens, Jacques

Source: Mini-Reviews in Organic Chemistry, Volume 3, Number 4, November 2006 , pp. 355-384(30)

Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers

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Abstract:

The syntheses and fascinating properties of calix[4]arene derivatives in the 1,3-alternate conformation are reviewed. Particular attention is given to the supramolecular chemistry and applications in nanochemistry of such calixarenes.

Keywords: Calix[4]arenes; 1,3-alternate conformation; synthesis; complexation; applications

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157019306778742850

Affiliations: 1: Faculte des Sciences de Bizerte, Laboratoire de Chimie des Interactions Moleculaires, 7021 Zarzouna, Tunisie.

Publication date: 2006-11-01

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