Cyclophanes (100)

Cycloalkanes are rigid aromatic compounds composed of two or more aromatic rings connected by bridging groups. Their stable structure makes them ideal as supramolecular host materials, capable of forming complexes with guest molecules through π-π stacking and other interactions. By modifying the number of bridging groups and aromatic rings, the shape and size of their cavities can be customized. These compounds find applications in catalysis, molecular recognition, and the development of functional supramolecular materials. In the field of supramolecular chemistry, cycloalkanes are utilized to construct innovative host-guest systems and investigate new aspects of molecular recognition and self-assembly.