Crown ether cyclic molecules have a unique structure with a central ring that can hold a variety of atoms, molecules, and ions.

The ammonium-linked molecule performs reversible lateral sliding motion upon the application of electrical voltage, representing the smallest molecular machine.

Dimethyl ether (DME), a colorless gas, is the simplest aliphatic ether. Also called methyl ether, it is currently produced by dehydrating methanol; but researchers have an eye on it for sustainable ...

With the first pulse, free molecular rings—in this case, a crown ether, or a ring of ether groups—thread themselves onto the ribbons, docking at the first of several binding sites.

American Chemical Society: Chemistry for Life.Take a look at the list of ingredients on the label of your favorite body wash, face wash, or shampoo. More than likely, sodium laureth sulfate is the ...

Molecules from the solvent environment that at first glance seem to be uninvolved can be essential for chemical reactions. This has been shown by researchers studying the formation of an ether in ...

Molecular recognition The size and shape of the cavity formed within a crown ether molecule confers selectivity for complementary ions and small molecules that fit it, like a lock and key.

The general structure, and therefore the general behavior, of DNA and RNA remains the same because of repeating elements in the chemical's backbone, or main scaffolding.

The ammonium-linked molecule performs reversible lateral sliding motion upon the application of electrical voltage, representing the world's smallest molecular machine.

They have successfully created the world’s smallest electrically controlled molecular machine. “In this study, we successfully stabilized and adsorbed ferrocene molecules onto a noble metal surface by ...