Unprecedented cyclisations of calix[4]arenes with glycols under the Mitsunobu protocol. Part 1: A new perspective for the synthesis of calixcrowns

Selective ring closures of p-tert-butylthiacalix[4]arene and p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene with oligoethylene glycols were performed under the Mitsunobu protocol using the DEAD/TPP system. The method opens a new perspective for the syntheses of 1,3-calixcrowns.