A new lattice inclusion host involving double-stranded columns of diol molecules

Crystallization of dialcohol 4 from benzene yields an inclusion compound wh o e crystal structure [(C13H24O2)(2). (C6H6), P2(1)/c, a 7.918(2), b 13.505 (2), c 14.924(5) Angstrom, beta 109.30(1)degrees, Z 2, R 0.069] shows that the host molecules are present as parallel doubly-stranded columns. Each co lumn is constructed from one strand of (+)-, and a second Of (-)-, enantiom ers of 2. These two chirally pure strands are linked through a continuous c hain of hydrogen bonding ...O-H...O-H...O-H... to complete the column, and the benzene guests occupy interstitial sites between the parallel columns.