Abstract
In 2008, we reported new pillar-shaped macrocyclic hosts, known as “pillar[n]arenes.” Today, 8 years after our first report, pillar[n]arenes are recognized as important key players in supramolecular chemistry because of their many unique advantages. Pillar[n]arenes can be produced in high yields in a one-step reaction and have a unique pillar-shaped structure, versatile functionality, and interesting host–guest properties. In this article, first, we provide a brief description of the synthesis and structure of pillar[n]arenes. Secondly, we discuss typical host–guest properties of simple peralkylated pillar[n]arenes. Finally, we describe the synthesis of mono-, di-, penta-, and perfunctionalized pillar[n]arenes and provide several examples of the application of these functionalized pillar[n]arenes.
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