Tetraphenylethylene[3]arene: Synthesis, Structure, and Sensing of I-

A novel luminous macrocyclic arenes, named tetraphenylethylene[3]arene 1, was conveniently synthesized by Lewis acid-promoted one-pot condensation of 1,1',4,4'-tetramethoxytetraphenylethylene and paraformaldehyde in dichloromethane at room temperature. 1 showed unique stretched hexagon...