Host

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005399",
  "term": "Host",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A molecular entity that forms a non-covalent complex with another molecular entity, known as the guest, within its structure. The host molecule possesses a cavity or binding site that is complementary in shape and electronic properties to the guest molecule. This interaction leads to the formation of a host-guest complex, which is a type of supramolecular assembly.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "clathrates",
    "complex",
    "crown",
    "cryptand",
    "guest",
    "hydrogen bond",
    "hydrophobic interaction",
    "inclusion compound",
    "molecular entity",
    "van der Waals forces",
    "deoxyribonucleic acids",
    "metabolism",
    "plasmid"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1122 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)",
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 156 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/host/"
}