2-Arylidenecalix[4]arenes are a new class of calixarenes accessed by selective modification of a single methylene group of the calixarene. These molecules hold promise as components of sensors in which the photophysical properties of an arylidenecalix[4]arene will depend on molecular conformation which in turn is affected by the binding of an analyte. Synthetic routes to 2-arylidenecalix[4]arenes will be described.

Synthesis of 2-arylidenecalix[4]arenes

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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