Carcerand

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001662",
  "term": "Carcerand",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A host molecule that completely encapsulates a guest molecule within its cavity, forming a stable complex from which the guest cannot escape without breaking covalent bonds of the host. This permanent entrapment distinguishes carcerands from other host-guest complexes where guests can enter and exit. The guest molecule is held captive within the carcerand's molecular cage.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "hemicarcerand"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 85, 463. 'Terminology for aggregation and self-assembly in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 466 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-12)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/carcerand/"
}