The first members of the octasubstituted naphthalene spider-host series with type I (abababab) conformation: gateway to new nano-host gas storage materials

Farrugia, L.J., Gall, J.H., MacNicol, D.D. and MacSween, R. (2010) The first members of the octasubstituted naphthalene spider-host series with type I (abababab) conformation: gateway to new nano-host gas storage materials. Chemical Communications, 46(29), pp. 5241-5243. (doi: 10.1039/c0cc00655f)

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Abstract

Octakis(m-tolyloxymethyl) naphthalene, the first Type I spider host produced, crystallises from tetraglyme forming a novel channel structure with the host molecule attaining exact D-2 symmetry. The (flexible) channel structure is retained for guest CS2, the host now only having exact C-2 symmetry. The octa-sulfone octakis(m-tolylsulfonylmethyl) naphthalene is also of Type I in its triclinic DMSO clathrate. DNMR establishes a substantial difference in molecular flexibilities in solution.

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:CRYSTAL LATTICE
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Gall, Mr Jim and Farrugia, Dr Louis and MacNicol, Dr David
Authors: Farrugia, L.J., Gall, J.H., MacNicol, D.D., and MacSween, R.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Journal Name:Chemical Communications
ISSN:1359-7345

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