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Extraordinary cohesiveness of a boronic acid-based calix[6]arene monolayer at the air-water interface

Journal Article · · Langmuir
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/la960567m· OSTI ID:426242
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  1. Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, PA (United States)

In this paper, we describe the design and synthesis of calix[6]arene. We also report our unexpected finding that monolayers of the surfactant exhibit extraordinary cohesiveness while in intimate contact with water; i.e., dehydration is not essential for stabilizing the film. The specific molecule that was chosen as a synthetic target was 5,11,17,23,29, 35-hexakis(3-dihydroxybora-1-propyl)-37,38,39,40,41, 42-hexakis(hexadecycloxy)calix[6]-arene, I. The synthesis of I proved to be straightforward using methods that have previously been developed for calix[6]arene and alkylboronic acids synthesis. 10 refs., 2 figs.

DOE Contract Number:
FG02-85ER13403
OSTI ID:
426242
Journal Information:
Langmuir, Journal Name: Langmuir Journal Issue: 23 Vol. 12; ISSN LANGD5; ISSN 0743-7463
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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