IUPAC definition : A molecular entity comprising a monocyclic ligand assembly that contains three or
more binding sites held together by covalent bonds and capable of binding a i guest
/i in a central (or nearly central) position. The adducts formed are sometimes known
as 'coronates'. The best known members of this group are macrocyclic polyethers, such
as '18-crown-6', containing several repeating units –CR sub 2 /sub –CR sub 2 /sub
O– (where R is most commonly H), and known as crown ethers.;
A molecular entity comprising a monocyclic ligand assembly that contains three or
more binding sites held together by covalent bonds and capable of binding a i guest
/i in a central (or nearly central) position. The adducts formed are sometimes known
as 'coronates'. The best known members of this group are macrocyclic polyethers, such
as '18-crown-6', containing several repeating units –CR sub 2 /sub –CR sub 2 /sub
O– (where R is most commonly H), and known as crown ethers.
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping