Molecular Tweezer Based on Chenodeoxycholic Acid:Synthesis and Anion Binding Properties

Department of Applied Chemistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, KoreaReceived June 15, 2004Key Words : Molecular tweezer, Chenodeoxycholic acid, Urea receptor, Anion recognitionThe design and synthesis of anion receptors can interactwith biologically relevant anions is prominent research fieldof supramolecular chemistry.