Internal volumes (Å3) in [6]CPP2−, [8]CPP2−, [10]CPP2−, and [12]CPP2−.
[6]CPP2−a | [8]CPP2− | [10]CPP2− | [12]CPP2− | |
---|---|---|---|---|
V void b | 233 | 608 | 1261 | 1928 |
Moiety | THF ×2 | ½{K+(18-crown-6)} ×2 | {K+(18-crown-6)} ×2 | {K+(benzo-15-crown-5)2} ×2 |
V moiety c | 200 | 380 | 760 | 1760 |
Host–guest formula | {THF}2⊂[6]CPP2− | ½{K+(18-crown-6)}2⊂[8]CPP2− | {K+(18-crown-6)}2⊂[10]CPP2− | {K+(benzo-15-crown-5)2}2⊂[12]CPP2− |
V void ≈ 4/3 × π × (dmin/2 × cos amin)2 × (dmax/2 × cos amax).
V moiety ≈ N × 20. N is the number of non-hydrogen atoms in the moiety.