Ferrocene Species Included within a Pyrogallol[4]arene Tube

Abstract

Tubes versus spheres: A new inclusion complex of alkylpyrogallol[4]arene and ferrocene is described. Unlike the previously reported dimer, the tubular motif shown is not stable in methanolic solution and dissociates into a dimer. Its formation is thus likely due to a high alkylpyrogallol[4]arene/ferrocene ratio coupled with shifting solvent conditions during evaporation. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.