Acyl migrations sensitive to supramolecular encapsulation†
Abstract
Four isomeric resorcin[4]arene tetrabenzoates interconvert via reversible, base-catalysed acyl migrations. Extraction of solid Me4N+I− into a chloroform solution of the isomers gradually shifts the equilibria towards the C2V-symmetric component due to the formation of highly stable hydrogen-bonded molecular capsules.