A series of homochiral C(3-)symmetric triethers has been made in a one-step
procedure from the corresponding homochiral alcohols. The range of present
and potential structural variety is assessed, as is the triethers' potenti
al use as ligands in organometallic complexes. The synthesis of homochiral
C-3-symmetric triamides from amines and from aminols is also reported, with
their potential metal binding characteristics.