The first synthesis of an O-silylated derivative of a hexahomotriazaca
lix[3]arene has been achieved using 1(trimethylsilyl)imidazole (TMSIM)
, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS), or bis(trimethylsilyl)trifl
uoroacetamide (BSTFA) in acetronitrile. The cone isomer was formed sel
ectively using TMSIM and HMDS; whereas a cone / partial cone mixture w
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