METHODS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF CUCURBITURIL

摘要

A method for purifying a cucurbituril from a mixture. The method includes the step of forming a complex between the cucurbituril and a cucurbituril guest. The complex has altered physical and/or chemical properties to the cucurbituril which allow the complex to be separated from at least one other component of the mixture. The mixture includes the cucurbituril, the other component and a solvent.