Synthesis, solid-state, solution, and theoretical characterization of an “in-cage” scandium-NOTA complex

A synthetic method was developed that encapsulated Sc 3+ within the macrocyclic chelate, 1,4,7-triazacyclononane-1,4,7-triacetic acid (H 3 NOTA). Encapsulation of Sc 3+ by NOTA 3− was confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction, 45 Sc NMR spectroscopy, and DFT calculations.