Supramolecular assembly of well-separated, linear columns of closely-spaced C₆₀ molecules facilitated by dipole induction

Abstract

Co-crystallization of C₆₀ with p-bromocalix[4]arene propyl ether results in a remarkably well packed structure; the calixarene molecules pack with their dipole moments aligned unidirectionally and the unusually close van der Waals contact between the C₆₀ molecules is most likely a result of an opposing induced dipole.

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