Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
calorimitry data tracking, organic water contaminants, Cavitand [Co412]-8
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
Cavitand [Co412]-8 is a cage-like molecule having an inner cavity with a volume of approximately 1375 Å that traps small organic molecules. The “1” in the chemical formula represents resorc[4]arene, a bowl-shaped molecule1. Two resorc[4]arenes are connected with four cobalt molecules to form the cavitand [Co412]-8. Experiments were conducted in which resorc[4]arene was mixed with a small organic guest, then cobalt was added to connect the cage and trap the organic guests. These experiments were conducted in a calorimeter and the heat of the reaction was measured. From this data one is able to calculate the heat released during encapsulation and to formulate a hypothesis as to the mechanism of binding.
Recommended Citation
Cope, Julie K. and Harrison, Dr. Roger G.
(2013)
"Calorimitry Data Tracking the Encapsulation of Small Organic Water Contaminants by Cavitand [Co412]-8,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2613.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2613