title: Synthesis of deep-cavity fluorous calix[4]arenes as molecular recognition scaffolds.
abstract: Several lower-rim perfluoroalkylated (fluorous) calix[4]arenes have been synthesized by O-alkylation of the parent calix[4]arene. The compounds are formed in the cone conformation. They are soluble in several fluorous solvents and show promise for use in sensing, selective extractions and other applications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, USA.
authors.forename: Maksim
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Osipov
authors.forename: Qianli
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.forename: Steven J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Geib
authors.forename: Dennis P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Curran
authors.forename: Stephen G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Weber