Molecular balloon, Pd6L8 cages: recognition of alkyl sulfate surfactants

Chem Commun (Camb). 2020 Mar 7;56(19):2841-2844. doi: 10.1039/c9cc09742b. Epub 2020 Feb 12.

Abstract

The unique molecular balloon system of [Pd6L8](NO3)12 (an inner cavity of 19 × 21 × 25 Å3⇄ 13 × 13 × 13 Å3) was carried out via the anion exchange of nitrate with alkyl sulfates.