Efficient epoxide isomerization within a selfassembled\ud hexameric organic capsule

摘要

The isomerization of epoxides to the corresponding carbonyl\udcompounds is efficiently catalyzed by the supramolecular organic\udnano-capsule formed by the self-assembly of six resorcin[4]arene\udunits. The capsule provides a combination of weak Brønsted acidity\udand a suitable nano-environment that favors the metal-free isomerization\udreaction