Hemicarcerand

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005187",
  "term": "Hemicarcerand",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A molecular host compound that possesses an internal cavity capable of encapsulating guest molecules, but with openings large enough to allow for slow exchange of the guest with the external environment. It represents an intermediate state between a simple host-guest complex and a fully enclosed carcerand. Hemicarcerands are used in studies of molecular recognition and reaction kinetics.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "carcerand"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 85, 463. 'Terminology for aggregation and self-assembly in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 473 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-12)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hemicarcerand/"
}