文摘
The synthesis of the first family of fully substituted cucurbit[n]uril is discussed, and the structural features of precursor glycolurils are highlighted in their importance to achieving higher homologues. The members of the family, where n = 5鈥?, have been fully characterized, and increased binding affinities have been identified for dioxane in CyP6Q[6] and adamantyl NH3+ in CyP7Q[7]. A higher homologue is indicated but not conclusively identified.