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Intramolecular assembly of a binding site by Pd(II) ion complexation with a
resorcin[4]arene derivative has led to a water-soluble resorcin[4]arene re
ceptor. The bowl-shaped cavitand host 2 shows a good binding affinity to ar
omatic carboxylates with alkyl moiety of an appropriate length in D2O. The
guest inclusion within the host cavity was confirmed by H-1 NMR spectroscop
y. Hydrophobic and electrostatic interactions turned out to act as cooperat
ive binding force for a strong complex formation with appropriate anionic g
uests in water. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. Air rights reserved.