Hydrophilic carboracycles

Figure 3 displays the synthesis of a hydrophilic carboracycle whose water-solubility is based upon the presence of eight sulfonate substituents and accompanying sodium cations. The properties of this system and other similar hydrophilic species are the subjects of ongoing research. Variables of interest are the size of the hydrophobic cavity, linker structure and the identity of the hydrophilic groups attached to the carborane cages. 

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See also in sourсe #XX -- [ ]

See also in sourсe #XX -- [ ]

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