title: Synthesis and separation of cucurbit[n]urils and their derivatives.
abstract: Cucurbit[n]uril chemistry has become an important part of contemporary supramolecular chemistry since cucurbit[n]urils (Q[n]s) are not only able to encapsulate various guests, but are also capable of coordinating to a wide range of metal ions, leading to the establishment of Q[n]-based host-guest chemistry and coordination chemistry. Each of these impressive developments can be attributed to the growth of protocols for obtaining Q[n]s. In this review, we survey synthetic procedures for obtaining cucurbit[n]urils and their substituted derivatives together with the separation and purification of these remarkable compounds. The coverage is aimed at both existing workers in the field as well as at those requiring an "entry" into Q[n]-based research.
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, P. R. China. gzutao@263.net.
authors.forename: Hang
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cong
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, P. R. China. gzutao@263.net.
authors.forename: Xing Long
authors.initials: XL
authors.lastname: Ni
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, P. R. China. gzutao@263.net.
authors.forename: Xin
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Xiao
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, P. R. China. gzutao@263.net.
authors.forename: Ying
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, P. R. China. gzutao@263.net.
authors.forename: Qian-Jiang
authors.initials: QJ
authors.lastname: Zhu
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, P. R. China. gzutao@263.net.
authors.forename: Sai-Feng
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Xue
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory of Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, P. R. China. gzutao@263.net.
authors.forename: Zhu
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Tao
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, the University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. len.lindoy@sydney.edu.au.
authors.forename: Leonard F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Lindoy
authors.affiliation: CSIRO Manufacturing Flagship, PO Box 218, Lindfield, NSW 2070, Australia. gang.wei@csiro.au.
authors.forename: Gang
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wei