Neutral Anion-Detecting Organic Cages based on Anion-π Interactions

Key Points

• The research aims to develop neutral organic cages capable of detecting anions through specific molecular interactions.
• Self-assembly of tetrahedral molecular cages.
• Condensation of a triamino linker with triangular tris-aldehyde precursors.
• Utilization of a central triazine core in the design.
• The molecular cages were synthesized in relatively high yields.
• Anion detection was facilitated via anion-π interactions.