Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Supramolecular Adducts of Macrocyclic Cavitand Cucurbituril with Chromium(III) and Nickel(II) Aqua Complexes

Supramolecular compounds {[Cr(H₂O)₆](C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)}(NO₃)₃ · 13H₂O (I) and {[Ni(H₂O)₆]₂(C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)}(SO₄)₂ · 16H₂O (II) were obtained from aqueous solutions of chromium nitrate or nickel sulfate and the macrocyclic cavitand cucurbituril. According to X-ray diffraction analysis data, the cucurbituril molecule is closed from both sides by metal aqua complexes due to the formation of hydrogen bonding between the cucurbituril CO groups and aqua ligands. Compound I has a chain structure, while the structure of compound II is layered. Modes of cucurbituril coordination, depending on the size and charge of the metal cation, are discussed.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of SmIII and ThIV complexes with macrocyclic cavitand cucurbituril

Slow evaporation of solutions of samarium nitrate and thorium chloride in hydrochloric acid containing the macrocyclic cavitand cucurbituril (C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂) afforded crystals of the [{Sm(H₂O)₅(NO₃)}₂(C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)](NO₃)₄·6.5H₂O and [{Th(H₂O)₅Cl}₂(C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)]Cl₆·13H₂O complexes, respectively. The [Sm(C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)(H₂O)₅(SO₄)][Sm(H₂O)₅(SO₄)₂]·17H₂O complex was generated upon heating (130 °C) of a mixture of samarium sulfate, cucurbituril, and water in a sealed tube. X-ray diffraction analysis demonstrated that the metal atoms in these complexes are bound to the portal oxygen atoms of the cucurbituril molecules. In addition, the portal oxygen atoms of cucurbituril are linked to the coordinated H₂O molecules via hydrogen bonds.     

Three coordination polymers built from planar tetranuclear clusters and 5-sulfoisophthalic acid

Three coordination polymers built from planar tetranuclear clusters and H₃sip ligands, Pb₂Cl(sip)(bipy) (1), Pb₂Br(sip)(H₂O) (2), and Ni₄(sip)₂(pyz)₂(H₂O)₈(OH)₂·2H₂O (3) (H₃sip?=?5-sulfoisophthalic acid, bipy?=?2,2′-bipyridine, and pyz?=?pyrazine), have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by IR, TGA, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 features a 2-D layer-like structure containing tetranuclear square [Pb₄(SO₃)₂] clusters. Complex 2 has a 3-D open framework architecture constructed from tetranuclear cluster [Pb₄Br₂(SO₃)₂] inorganic building blocks. The tetranuclear units, [Ni₄(OH)₂(COO)₄], in 3 are interlinked through carboxylates and µ₂-pyz ligands to generate a 2-D layer structure. The connecting modes between tetranuclear clusters and organic ligands in the three compounds are discussed in this article. In the solid state at room temperature, yellow photoluminescence in 1 and 2 are observed.     

Structural characterizations and magnetic properties of three new reduced molybdenum phosphates

Three new molybdophosphates, [Co(dien)₂]·(H₃dien)₆·{[CoMo₁₂O₂₄(OH)₆(HPO₄)₂(PO₄)₆][Co(Hdien)]₂[CoMo₁₂O₂₄(OH)₆(PO₄)₈]}·(dien)·4H₃O·5H₂O (1), (H₃dien)₄[MMo₁₂O₂₄(OH)₆(HPO₄)₄(PO₄)₄]·10H₂O [M=Co for (2), Ni for (3); dien=diethylenetriamine], have been synthesized by employing hydrothermal method and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 is built up of Co[P₄Mo₆]₂ units as the structural motif covalently linked by [Co(Hdien)] complex subunits to yield an unusual 1-D chain. Compounds 2 and 3 are isomorphic and both display covalent discrete M[P₄Mo₆]₂ cluster structures which are linked by the hydrogen bonds to form 3-D supramolecular networks. Both 1 and 2 display antiferromagnetic interaction and these three compounds all exhibit intensive photoluminescence.     

Inclusion of nickel(<Emphasis Type="SmallCaps">II</Emphasis>) and copper(<Emphasis Type="SmallCaps">II</Emphasis>) complexes with aliphatic polyamines in cucurbit[8]uril

The inclusion compound of macrocyclic cavitand cucurbit[8]uril (CB[8]) with the nickel(II) complex containing the tetraazamacrocyclic ligand cyclam, {[Ni(cyclam)]@CB[8]}Cl₂··16H₂O (1), and the inclusion compounds of CB[8] with the copper(II) bis-ethylene-diamine complex, {trans-[Cu(en)₂(H₂O)₂]@CB[8]}Cl₂·{CB[8]}·42H₂O (2a) and {trans-[Cu(en)₂(H₂O)₂]@CB[8]}Cl₂·17H₂O (2b), were synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis, IR and ESR spectroscopy, and electrospray mass spectrometry. Guest—host inclusion compounds can be directly synthesized starting from a metal complex and cucurbit[8]uril, as was exemplified by the preparation of compounds 2a and 2b.__________Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 11, pp. 2414–2419, November, 2004.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of supramolecular adducts of molybdenum and tungsten selenide aqua complexes with macrocyclic cavitand cucurbituril

The supramolecular compounds {[W₃Se₄Cl₃(H₂O)₆]₂[PyHC₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂]}Cl₃·18H₂O (1) and {[Cl₃SnMo₃Se₄Cl₃(H₂O)₆][Cl₃SnMo₃Se₄Cl₂(H₂O)₇](C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)}Cl·26H₂O (2) were isolated from solutions of the selenium-containing tungsten and molybdenum clusters [W₃Se₄(H₂O)₉]⁴⁺ and [Cl₃SnMo₃Se₄(H₂O)₉]³⁺, respectively, and organic cavitand cucurbituril. X-ray diffraction analysis demonstrated that the macrocylcic cucurbituril molecule is coordinated on both sides by the cluster cations through the formation of complementary hydrogen bonds. Compound 1 has a chain structure stabilized by Se...Se interactions between the adjacent cluster cores. In compound 2, the bridging ₂-selenium atoms of the cluster fragment Mo₃Se₄ are coordinated to the tin atom of the SnCl₃ ^– ligand, thus losing the ability to be involved in Se...Se interactions.     

Polynuclear iron(III) pivalates

The formation of magnetically active polynuclear Fe^III pivalates in the FeSO₄·7H₂O-KOOCCMe₃ system was studied. The reaction of FeSO₄·7H₂O (1) with KOOCCMe₃ in EtOH in air afforded the antiferromagnetic trinuclear complex [Fe₃O(OOCCMe₃)₆(H₂O)₃]⁺[OOCCMe₃]^–·3EtOH. A change of the solvent (EtOH) in this system to a 40:1 benzene—THF mixture resulted in the formation of the antiferromagnetic hexanuclear cluster [Fe₆(O)₂(OH)₂(OOCCMe₃)₁₂(HOOCCMe₃)(THF)]·1.5C₆H₆. The addition of trimethylacetic acid to EtOH and recrystallization from hexane gave rise to the antiferromagnetic coordination polymer [K₂Fe₄(O)₂(OOCCMe₃)₁₀(HOOCCMe₃)₂(H₂O)₂]_n (7). Recrystallization of the latter from acetonitrile afforded the antiferromagnetic tetranuclear complex K₂Fe₄(O)₂(OOCCMe₃)₁₀(HOOCCMe₃)₂(MeCN)₂. The structures of these compounds were established by X-ray diffraction analysis, and their magnetic susceptibilities and thermal decomposition were investigated.__________Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 11, pp. 2403–2413, November, 2004.     

Evidence of 13 hybrid fluoroaluminates in the composition space diagram of the Al(OH)3–tren–HF–ethanol system

Thirteen phases are now evidenced in the composition space diagram of the Al(OH)₃–tren–HF–ethanol system at 190 °C. Solvothermal syntheses are performed under microwave heating. Six new organic–inorganic fluorides crystallise and their structures are determined: (H₃O)·[H₄tren]₂·(AlF₆)₃·6H₂O (P-1, Z = 2), [H₃tren]₂·(AlF₅(H₂O))₃·8H₂O (C2/c, Z = 8), [H₃tren]₄·(AlF₆)₂·(Al₂F₁₁)·(F)·10H₂O (P2₁/n, Z = 2), [H₃tren]₂·(Al₄F₁₈)·3.5H₂O (P6₃, Z = 2), [H₃tren]₂·(Al₄F₁₈) (P-1, Z = 1), and [H₃tren]₄·(Al₈F₃₅)·(OH)·H₂O (P-1, Z = 1). The existence domains are approximately located for all phases. Tren amine is tetraprotonated at high HF concentration, otherwise it is triprotonated. A protonated water cluster, H₃O⁺(H₂O)₆, appears in (H₃O)·[H₄tren]₂·(AlF₆)₃·6H₂O while a new Al₄F₁₈ unit, found in [H₃tren]₂·(Al₄F₁₈), is evidenced; it results from corner and edge sharing association of four AlF₆ octahedra. Finally, the structure of [H₃tren]₄·(Al₈F₃₅)·(OH)·H₂O revealed the largest known fluoroaluminate polyanion, built from eight vertex sharing AlF₆ octahedra, (Al₈F₃₅)¹¹⁻.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of the nanosized supramolecular SmIII complex with macrocyclic cavitand cucurbituril {[Sm(H2O)4]2(C36H36N24O12)3}Br6·44H2O

The supramolecular compound {[Sm(H₂O)₄]₂(Cuc)₃}Br₆·44H₂O (Cuc = C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂) was synthesized. Its crystal and molecular structure was established by X-ray diffraction analysis. The binuclear complex cation {(Cuc)[Sm(H₂O)₄](Cuc)[Sm(H₂O)₄](Cuc)}⁶⁺ built from the alternating cucurbituril molecules (C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂) and the [Sm(H₂O)₄]³⁺ aqua ions is a triple-decker nanosized (33 ) sandwich.     

Complexes of Zr<Superscript>IV</Superscript> and Hf<Superscript>IV</Superscript> with monolacunary Keggin-and Dawson-type anions

The reactions of the tetranuclear hydroxo complexes [M₄(μ₂-OH)₈(H₂O)₁₆]⁸⁺ (M = Zr or Hf) with the lacunary Keggin-type ([α-PW₁₁O₃₉]⁷⁻) and Dawson-type ([α ₂-P₂W₁₇O₆₁]¹⁰⁻) phosphotungstates in aqueous solutions produce the sandwich polyoxometalate complexes [M(α-PW₁₁O₃₉)₂]¹⁰⁻ (M = Zr (1) or Hf (2)) and [M(α ₂-P₂W₁₇O₆₁)₂]¹⁶⁻ (M = Zr (3) and Hf (4)). The complexes were isolated and structurally characterized as salts with potassium and dimethylammonium cations. The zirconium and hafnium atoms have a square antiprismatic coordination environment (coordination number is 8). In all complexes, the mutual arrangement of the ligands corresponds to the syn isomer. Hafnium complexes 2 and 4 are the first structurally characterized polyoxometalate complexes of this metal. The structures of the resulting compounds were confirmed also by ³¹P NMR spectroscopy in solution. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 2, pp. 214–218, February, 2007.     

[H3tren] and [H4tren] fluoride zirconates or tantalates

Four new [H₃tren]³⁺ or [H₄tren]⁴⁺ fluoride zirconates and two new [H₃tren]³⁺ fluoride tantalates are evidenced in the (ZrF₄ or Ta₂O₅)-tren-HF_aq.-ethanol systems at 190 °C: the structurally related phases [H₄tren]·(Zr₂F₁₂)·H₂O and α-[H₄tren]·(Zr₂F₁₂) (P2₁2₁2₁), β-[H₄tren]·(Zr₂F₁₂) (P2₁/c), [H₃tren]₄·(ZrF₈)₃·4H₂O (I23), β-[H₃tren]₂·(Ta₃O₂F₁₆)·(F) (R32) and its monoclinic distortion α-[H₃tren]₂·(Ta₃O₂F₁₆)·(F) (C2/m). α and β-[H₄tren]·(Zr₂F₁₂) and [H₄tren]·(Zr₂F₁₂)·H₂O are built up from (Zr₂F₁₂) dimers of edge sharing ZrF₇ polyhedra while isolated ZrF₈ dodecahedra are found in [H₃tren]₄·(ZrF₈)₃·4H₂O. Linear (Ta₃O₂F₁₆) trimers build α and β-[H₃tren]₂·(Ta₃O₂F₁₆)·(F); they consist of two (TaOF₆) pentagonal bipyramids that are linked to two opposite oxygen atoms of one central (TaO₂F₄) octahedron. A disorder affects the equatorial fluorine atoms of the trimers and eventually carbon or nitrogen atoms of [H₃tren]³⁺ cations.     

Complexes based on the anionic octahedral rhenium chalcogenide clusters and [M(En)<Subscript>2</Subscript>]<Superscript>2+</Superscript> (M = Ni,Cu) cations

The compounds [Ni(H₂O)₂(En)₂][{Ni(En)₂}Re₆S₈(OH)₆] · 7H₂O (I), [{Cu(En)₂}Re₆S₈(H₂O)₂(OH)₄] · 4H₂O (II), and [Ni(H₂O)₂(En)₂]_0.5[Re₆Se₈(H₂O)₃(OH)₃] · 10H₂O (III) were synthesized by layering aqueous solutions of Ni(En)₂Cl₂ or Cu(En)₂Cl₂ (En is ethylenediamine) onto aqueous solutions of the potassium salts of the corresponding octahedral chalcohydroxo rhenium cluster complexes [Re₆Q₈(OH)₆]⁴⁻ (Q = S, Se). The structure of the obtained compounds was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Synthesis and the crystal structure of the supramolecular complex [Cl3InW3S4(H2O)9]2+ with cucurbituril

The supramolecular complex {[Cl₃InW₃S₄(H₂O)₉]₂(C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)}Cl₄·28H₂O was prepared by mixing solutions of [Cl₃InW₃S₄(H₂O)₉]²⁺ and cucurbituril in hydrochloric acid. The molecular and crystal structure of the resulting complex was established by X-ray diffraction analysis.     

New Tetranuclear Ruthenium(I) Carbonyl Trifluoroacetate Complex: Gas-Phase Transformations and Coordination Reactions

A new mixed ligand ruthenium(I) complex of the composition [Ru₂(O₂CCF₃)₂(CO)₅] (1) has been prepared by refluxing Ru₃(CO)₁₂ with trifluoroacetic acid in a dichloromethane/benzene mixture. Crystals of 1 were obtained by gas phase sublimation of the crude product at 110°C. The X-ray diffraction study has revealed a tetranuclear `8dimer of dimers' 9 structure [Ru₂(O₂CCF₃)₂(CO)₅]₂ in 1. Complex 1 can be re-sublimed without decomposition at temperatures up to 130°C, while at higher temperatures fragmentation accompanied by a ligand re-distribution reaction has been observed. As a result, two new ruthenium(I) complexes have been isolated from the gas phase transformation of 1 at 160°C: [Ru₂(O₂CCF₃)₂(CO)₆] (2) and [Ru₂(O₂CCF₃)₂(CO)₄] (3). Complex 2 has a dinuclear cis-trifluoroacetato-bridged core, while 3 exhibits a polymeric structure built on axial Ru···O interactions of the dimetal units, [Ru₂(O₂CCF₃)₂(CO)₄]. The above reaction suggests the possible gas phase dissociation of the tetranuclear molecule 1 to the dimetal fragments, [Ru₂(O₂CCF₃)₂(CO)₅] that have one open axial coordination site. The latter was proved by codeposition of 1 with an aromatic hydrocarbon, [2. 2]paracyclophane, that afforded a new sandwich compound, [Ru₂(O₂CCF₃)₂(CO)₅·(₂-C₁₆H₁₆)·Ru₂(O₂CCF₃)₂(CO)₅] (4), in which the ligand is entrapped between two dimetal complexes. In contrast, when 3 is codeposited with [2. 2]paracyclophane, a new 1D polymeric product, [Ru₂(O₂CCF₃)₂(CO)₄·(₂-C₁₆H₁₆)] (5) has been isolated. Complexes 1–5 have been fully characterized by IR and NMR spectroscopy, as well as by X-ray diffraction.     

Tetraalkylammonium fluorooxoperoxovanadates

Summary Compounds crystallizing from theMOH-HF-V₂O₅-H₂O₂-H₂O (M=N(CH₃)₄, N(C₂H₅)₄, N(C₄H₉)₄) system have been characterized by elemental analysis, vibrational spectra, and X-ray powder patterns. Besides [N(CH₃)₄]₂[VO(O₂)₂F]·2H₂O (1) and [N(CH₃)₄]₃[V₂O₂(O₂)₄F] (2) which correspond to the known compoundsM ₂[VO(O₂)₂F] (M=K, NH₄, Cs) and (NH₄)₃[V₂O₂(O₂)₄F]·2H₂O, respectively, complexes of two new types have been obtained: [N(C₂H₅)₄]₂[V₂O_5–x (O₂) _x F₂]·H₂O(x0.25,3) and the first trinuclear peroxo complex of vanadium(V), [N(C₄H₉)₄]₂[V₃O₃(O₂)₄F₃]·6H₂O(4).

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Tetraalkylammonium-Fluorooxoperoxovanadate

Zusammenfassung Aus dem SystemMOH-HF-V₂O₅-H₂O₂-H₂O (M=N(CH₃)₄), N(C₂H₅)₄, N(C₄H₉)₄) kristallisierende Verbindungen wurden mittels Elementaranalyse, Schwingungsspektroskopie und Röntgendiffraktion charakterisiert. Neben [N(CH₃)₄]₂[VO(O₂)₂F]·2H₂O (1) und [N(CH₃)₄]₃][V₂O₂(O₂)₄F] (2), welche den bekannten VerbindungenM ₂[VO(O₂)₂F] (M=K, NH₄, Cs) und (NH₄)₃[V₂O₂(O₂)₄)F]·2H₂O entsprechen, wurden zwei neue Typen von Komplexen erhalten: [N(C₂H₅)₄]₂[V₂O_5–x (O₂) _x F₂]·H₂O (x0.25,3) und der erste dreikernige Peroxokomplex von Vanadium(V), [N(C₄H₉)₄]₂[V₃O₃(O₂)₄F₃]·6H₂O (4).

     

Self assembly of asymmetric tetranuclear Cu(II) [2 × 2] grid-like complexes and of a dinuclear Ni(II) complex from pyridyl-phenol Schiff base ligands

Self assembly of N-salicylidene 2-aminopyridine (L1H) with Cu(NO₃)₂·3H₂O affords [Cu₄(L1)₄(NO₃)₃(CH₃OH)][Cu(L1)(NO₃)₂](2-aminopyridinium)(NO₃)·5CH₃OH (1) which is composed of an asymmetric [2 × 2] grid-like cationic complex that co-crystallizes with a Cu(II) mononuclear anion. This remarkable tetranuclear unit presents three penta-coordinated and one hexa-coordinated Cu(II) sites. This quadruple helicate structure reveals strong anti-ferromagnetic coupling (J = −340(2) cm⁻¹) between Cu(II) ions through a double alkoxo bridge. Reacting L1H with Cu(NO₃)₂·3H₂O in slightly different conditions affords however a more symmetric tetranuclear grid-like complex: [Cu₄(L1)₄(NO₃)₂(OH)₂](2-aminopyridinium)(OH)·CH₃OH) (2). A dinuclear Ni(II) complex, [Ni₂(L2)₂(L2H)₂(NCS)₂(CH₃OH)₂]·2CH₃OH (3), obtained with another related donor ligand (L2H = N-salicylidene 3-aminomethylpyridine) was also prepared.     

Synthesis, structure and luminescence properties of lanthanide complex with a new tetrapodal ligand featuring salicylamide arms

A new tetrapodal ligand 1,1,1-tetrakis{[(2′-(2-furfurylaminoformyl))phenoxyl]methyl}methane (L) has been prepared and their coordination chemistry with Ln^III ions has been investigated. The structure of {[Ln₄L₃(NO₃)₁₂]·H₂O}_∞ (Ln=Nd, Eu)] shows the binodal 4,3-connected three-dimensional interpenetration coordination polymers with topology of a (8⁶)₃(8³)₄ notation. [DyL(NO₃)₃(H₂O)₂]·0.5CH₃OH and [ErL(NO₃)₃(H₂O) (CH₃OH)]·CH₃COCH₃ is a 1:1 mononuclear complex with interesting supramolecular features. The structure of [NdL(H₂O)₆]·3ClO₄·3H₂O is a 2:1 mononuclear complex which further self-assembled through hydrogen bond to form a three-dimensional supramolecular structures. The result presented here indicates that both subtle variation of the terminal group and counter anions can be applied in the modulation of the overall molecular structures of lanthanide complex of salicylamide derivatives due to the structure specialties of this type of ligand. The luminescence properties of the Eu^III complex are also studied in detail.     

Synthesis and the crystal structure of a supramolecular adduct of the [Mo3O4(H2O)6Cl3]+ cluster complex with macrocyclic cavitand cucurbituril

The crystalline supramolecular compound of composition {(C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)[Mo₃O₄(H₂O)₆Cl₃]₂}Cl₂·14H₂O was obtained by slow concentration of a hydrochloric solution of the cluster aqua complex [Mo₃O₄(H₂O)₉]⁴⁺ and macrocyclic cavitand cucurbituril (C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂). The molecular and crystal structure of the supramolecular adduct was established by X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Rhodium(III), palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes of Bis(o-aminobenzenesulfonyl)ethylenediamine

New complexes of the formulae K₃[RhL ₃]·2 H₂O, [PdL]·H₂O and [M(LH₂)Cl₂] [whereM = Pd, Pt andLH₂ = bis(o-aminobenzenesulfonyl)ethylenediamine] have been prepared and characterized by conductivity measurements, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray powder patterns and IR, Ligand Field and¹H-NMR spectroscopy.

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Rhodium(III), Palladium(II)- und Platin(II)-Komplexe mit Bis(o-aminobenzolosulfonyl)ethylendiamin (Kurze Mitteilung)

Zusammenfassung Neue Komplexe der allgemeinen Formeln K₃[RhL ₃]·2H₂O, [PdL]·H₂O und [M(LH₂)Cl₂] mitM = Pd, Pt undLH₂ = Bis(o-aminobenzolosulfonyl)ethylendiamin wurden dargestellt und mit Konduktionsmessungen, thermogravimetrischen Analysen, Röntgenstrukturanalysen, IR, Ligandfeld- und¹H-NMR-Spektroskopie charakterisiert.

     

Synthesis and crystal structures of sumpramolecular compounds of cucurbit[n]urils (n = 6, 8) with polynuclear strontium aqua complexes

Crystals of the {[Sr₄(H₂O)₁₂(NO₃)₄](C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)}(NO₃)₄·3H₂O and {[Sr₂(H₂O)₁₂][Sr(H₂O)₃(NO₃)₂]₂(C₄₈H₄₈N₃₂O₁₆)}(NO₃)₄·8H₂O were prepared by slow concentration of aqueous solutions containing strontium nitrate and macrocyclic cavitands, viz., cucurbit[6]uril and cucurbit[8]uril ([C₆H₆N₄O₂] _n , n = 6 and 8), respectively. According to the results of X-ray diffraction analysis, the crystal structures of these supramolecular compounds are built from polymeric chains, which consist of the alternating cucurbit[n]uril molecules and Sr²⁺ cations linked through the bridging aqua ligands and nitrate anions. The supramolecular compound of cucurbit[8]uril provides the first example of compounds in which this macrocycle is bound to metal aqua complexes.