Beilstein J. Org. Chem.2008,4, No. 36, doi:10.3762/bjoc.4.36
have been synthesized by O-alkylation of the parent calix[4]arene. The compounds are formed in the cone conformation. They are soluble in several fluorous solvents and show promise for use in sensing, selective extractions and other applications.
Keywords: calixarene; fluorous; hydrofluoroethers