College of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China
Abstract:
Cucurbit[n]urils (CB[n], n=5-8 of glycouril units), a class of barrel-shaped macrocyclic cavitand, have been receiving considerable attention in recent years. The aim of this review is to summarize the recent developments on the synthesis, properties and applications of CB[n]. The applications of CB[n] in molecular switches, catalysts and drug carriers are highlighted.
