Catalysis by Reactive Macrocyclic Cation Receptor Molecules

1 Catalysis by Reactive Macrocyclic Cation Receptor Molecules 

Chemical transformations may be induced by reaction between a bound substrate and functional groups borne by the macrocyclic receptor unit, as illustrated in structure 74. 

Ester cleavage processes have been most frequently investigated in enzyme model studies. Macrocyclic polyethers fitted with side chains bearing thiol groups 

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