Synthesis of p-benzylcalix[4]arene and its sulfonated water soluble derivative.
p-Benzylcalix[4]arene is formed in good yield by a direct "one pot" reaction involving p-benzylphenol and formaldehyde, selectively converted to the corresponding chlorosulfonyl and sulfonate analogues.
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School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia.
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