Synthesis and complexation of amphiphilic calix[4]arene phosphonates with organic molecules in solutions and Langmuir-Blodgett films

► A family of the cone shaped amphiphilic calix[4]arene phosphonates is synthesized. ► Complexation of the calixarenes with benzene derivatives is studied by HPLC methods. ► Stability constants of the host - guest complexes are determined. ► Langmuir-Blodgett films of the calixarene phosphonates are prepared. ► Complexation of the LB films with volatile organic molecules are investigated.