Conformationally-immobile biscalix[4]arene made by connecting the upper rims showed the high inclusion ability for N-methylpyridimium and homologous cationic guest molecules. Comparison with reference compounds established that the enhanced inclusion ability is due to the cooperative action of two upper-rim-confronted calix[4]arenes.
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