A shape-persistent exo-functionalized [4 + 6] imine cage compound with a very high specific surface area

The one-pot synthesis of an exo-functionalized [4 + 6] imine cage compound is introduced. The material derived from this compound is highly porous in its amorphous state with a specific surface area of 1037 m2 g−1 as determined by nitrogen sorption at 77 K.