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Hydrogen-bonded encapsulation complexes in protic solvents.

Toru Amaya·Julius Rebek
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We describe here the behavior of the hydrogen-bonded capsule 1.1 and its complexes in protic solvents. The kinetics and thermodynamics of the encapsulation process were determined through conventional (1)H NMR methods. The enthalpies and entropies of encapsulation are both positive, indicating a process that liberates solvent molecules. The rates of dissociation-association of the capsule were comparable to the rates for the in-out exchange of large guests, which suggests that guest exchange occurs by complete dissociation of the capsule in protic solvents. The stability of the hydrogen-bonded capsule 1.1 toward protic solvents depends strongly on the guests, with the best guest being dimethylstilbene 8. The results establish guidelines for the properties of capsules that could be accessed in water.

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Benzene DerivativesCapsulesDeuteriumEthers, CyclicHydrogen BondingKineticsMagnetic Resonance SpectroscopyMethanolModels, MolecularResorcinolsTemperatureThermodynamicsJournal ArticleResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tResearch Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

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Toru Amaya, Julius Rebek. 2004-11-03. Hydrogen-bonded encapsulation complexes in protic solvents.. https://doi.org/10.1021/ja0467770

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