title: Single-step synthesis of D3h-symmetric bicyclooxacalixarenes.
abstract: Bicyclooxacalixarenes are obtained in up to 95% yield by condensation of phloroglucinol with electron-poor meta-dihalogenated benzenes or pyridines. Single-crystal X-ray analysis reveals that these compounds adopt highly symmetrical, all-1,3-alternate cage-like structures. [structure: see text]
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Colby College, 5754 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901, USA.
authors.forename: Jeffrey L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Katz
authors.forename: Kevin J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Selby
authors.forename: Rebecca R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Conry