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Cavitand Information

A cavitand is a container shaped molecule.[1] The cavity of the cavitand allows it to engage in host-guest chemistry with guest molecules of a complementary shape and size. Examples include cyclodextrins, calixarenes, pillararenes and cucurbiturils.

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References

  1. ^ D. J. Cram (1983). "Cavitands: organic hosts with enforced cavities". Science 219 (4589): 1177–1183. doi:10.1126/science.219.4589.1177. PMID 17771285.

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