Figure 2: Quantitative formation and characterization of a double capsule.

(a) Schematic representation of the formation of double capsule 2a. (b) 1H NMR spectra (500 Hz, DMSO-d6, room temperature) of an isomeric mixture of ligand 1a and (c) double capsule 2a. (d) ESI-TOF MS spectrum (CH3OH) of 2a and the expansion and simulation of the [2a−4·NO3−]4+ signal (the DMSO adducts are marked with asterisks).