Synlett 2013; 24(7): 781-786
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1318328
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Modular Synthesis of Shape-Persistent Organic Cage Compounds: Molecular Precursors for a New Class of Permanent Porous Materials

Michael Mastalerz*
Institute of Organic Chemistry II & Advanced Materials, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany   Fax: +49(731)5022840   Email: Michael.mastalerz@uni-ulm.de
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Publication History

Received: 10 December 2012

Accepted: 11 February 2013

Publication Date:
27 February 2013 (online)


Abstract

Discrete organic cage molecules have been introduced as molecular building units for highly porous materials. Here, an overview of the author’s contribution in this new field is given.