Straight-chain alkanes template the assembly of water-soluble nano-capsules

Chem Commun (Camb). 2007 Apr 28:(16):1635-7. doi: 10.1039/b618731e. Epub 2007 Feb 6.

Abstract

Cavitand is sufficiently predisposed to form nano-scale capsules in the presence of templating straight-chain hydrocarbons; quaternary complexes are formed when two copies of smaller guests are encapsulated, whilst larger guests form ternary entities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Alkanes / chemistry*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanocapsules / chemistry*
  • Solubility
  • Water / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alkanes
  • Nanocapsules
  • Water