title: Methods for preparing metal ion photocages: application to the synthesis of crowncast.
abstract: Three different synthetic strategies were utilized in the construction of a novel class of macrocyclic containing o-nitrobenzhydrol group II cation cages. The synthetic methodology presented herein is unparalleled in scope toward the preparation of caged complexes for various main group and transition block cations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemisty, University of Connecticut, 55 North Eagleville Road U-3060, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Kennedy
authors.forename: Celina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gwizdala
authors.forename: Shawn C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Burdette
mesh_terms: D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D002412:Cations / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D047028:Macrocyclic Compounds / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D015394:Molecular Structure; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D055668:Photochemical Processes
chemical_list: D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds; D002412:Cations; D047028:Macrocyclic Compounds; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; C544044:o-nitrobenzhydrol