Calixarenes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001583",
  "term": "Calixarenes",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Macrocyclic oligomers formed by the condensation of phenols and formaldehyde, characterized by a cup-like or basket-like three-dimensional structure. These compounds possess a hydrophobic cavity and a hydrophilic rim, allowing them to act as host molecules for ions and neutral molecules. The name derives from the Greek word 'calix' meaning chalice or cup.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "conformation",
    "hydrocarbyl groups",
    "oligo",
    "phenols"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1323 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/calixarenes/"
}