Calixarenes
Subtitle: an introduction
By: C. David Gutsche
Contributors: Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain)
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Monographs in supramolecular chemistry
Publisher: RSC Pub.
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Cambridge
Language: eng
Number of pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9780854042586
Subjects: Metacyclophane; Calixarenes
Description: "Calixarenes: An introduction 2nd Edition provides a concise overview of the field with particular attention to the historical development of calixarenes. Topics covered include: how to synthesize and functionalize calixarenes, examination of calixarenes properties, and applied uses of calixarenes." "This book contains extensive references to recent literature, offering the reader a valid presentation of information, and will be of immediate value to researchers, as well as graduates and professionals, who require a comprehensive introduction to the subject."--P. 4 of cover.
Notes: Rev. ed. of: Calixarenes. 1989.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: From resinous tar to molecular baskets; title: Making the baskets : synthesis of calixarenes; title: Proving the baskets : the characterization and properties of calixarenes; title: Shaping the baskets : conformations of calixarenes; title: Embroidering the baskets : introduction of functional groups; title: Combining the baskets : multi-calixarenes; title: Filling the baskets : complex formation with calixarenes; title: Using the baskets : calixarenes in action.