Biscalix[4]arene Derivative As a Very Efficient Phase Selective Gelator for Oil Spill Recovery
- Publication date
- 2013
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Abstract
A biscalixarene framework, without long alkyl chains, has been readily synthesized in three steps starting from the parent calix[4]arene. The biscalix[4]arene <b>1</b> was able to form organogels in various alcoholic solvents; furthermore, it exhibited an excellent phase selective gelation property that is potentially useful in oil spill recovery