Encapsulation of Chaotropic <i>closo</i>‐Decahydrodecaborate Clusters Within Cyclodextrins: Synthesis, Solution Studies, and DFT Calculations

Abstract

This paper deals with the formation of host‐guest systems between cyclodextrins and the closo ‐decahydrodecaborate cluster. The inclusion processes, although involving weak interaction, were evidenced in solution by ESI‐MS and various NMR techniques. ITC measurements provided thermodynamic parameters, and DFT calculations gave some elements that help in understanding these processes.