Calixarenes

• From Resinous Tar to Molecular Baskets;Making the Baskets: Synthesis of Calixarenes;Proving the Baskets: The Characterization and Properties of Calixarenes;Shaping the Baskets: Conformations of Calixarenes;Embroidering the Baskets: Reactions of Calixarenes and Introduction of Functional Groups;Filling the Baskets: Complex Formation with Calixarenes;Using the Baskets: Calixarenes in Action;Subject Index.

" The arrival of a book on this subject at this time could hardly be more opportune. A large body of knowledge has accrued in the scientific literature over the past two decades and there was a need for a concise overview of the subject... Much fascinating chemistry is dealt with in this book in both an erudite and entertaining manner, and the 442 references acknowledge the work of all major contributors in the field."