A Molecular Capsule Network: Guest Encapsulation and Control of Diels–Alder Reactivity

The time capsule: A variety of guest molecules are stably trapped in networked coordination capsules up to 200 °C, which is above the boiling points of the guests. Networked capsules provide a distinctly different environment in the crystal form relative to that of pores, and are suitable for storing reactive molecules: Cyclopentadiene remains a monomer within the capsule even after heating, whereas dimerization through a Diels–Alder reaction takes place within the pore. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as "Supporting Information". Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.