title: Synthesis of p-benzylcalix[4]arene and its sulfonated water soluble derivative.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Makha
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Raston