Facile synthetic routes to bridge-functionalised calix[4]arenes

Ring-opening of furans at the equatorial methylene bridge positions of a calix[4]arene gives access to a range of new molecules (in good yield) that have widespread potential impact in supramolecular chemistry amongst other areas.

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The ring-opening of furans at the equatorial methylene bridge positions of a calix[4]arene provides access to a variety of new molecules with widespread potential impact in supramolecular chemistry and other areas, yielding good results.