Abstract
Linear diamine and formylpyridine subcomponents form a tetrahedral cage with iron(II) in water (see scheme). This cage traps hydrophobic guests with high specificity within a rigid cavity, isolating them from the aqueous environment. The cage may be broken, releasing the guest, upon the addition of a triamine. It may also be unlocked by adding acid, allowing the guest to be reversibly released until base is added, relocking it within.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8297–8301 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie (International Edition) |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 43 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2008 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |