Abstract
Into the crypt: Direct coupling of cyclotrithiophenolene gives a new class of cryptophane with labile disulfide linkages, which is the smallest cryptophane yet reported. The new cryptophane (see structure, S yellow, C gray, H light gray) is shown to bind methane or nitrogen in solution.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 764-766 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 16 Jan 2012 |
Keywords
- cryptophanes
- disulfide bonds
- host-guest chemistry
- methane binding
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry