Fluoride‐Selective Host Based on Anion–π Interactions, Ion Pairing, and Hydrogen Bonding: Synthesis and Fluoride‐Ion Sandwich Complex

• DOI: 10.1002/anie.200704005
• Publication Date: 2007-10-12T13:46:59Z
• Authors: Mark Mascal; Ilya Yakovlev; Edward B. Nikitin; James C. Fettinger
• Keywords: Cyanuric acid; Hydrogen fluoride

A fluoride sandwich: cylindrophane macrocycle framed with cyanuric acid rings selectively complexes ion by a combination of anion–π interactions and ion-pair-reinforced hydrogen bonds. This compound is the first example purpose-designed host that exploits bonding. Supporting information for this article available on WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2007/z704005_s.pdf or from author. Please note: The publisher not responsible content functionality any supporting supplied authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to corresponding author article.