cryptophane

In organic chemistry|lang=en terms the difference between cyclophane and cryptophane

is that cyclophane is (organic chemistry) any cyclic structure used as a base phane in the nomenclature of complex organic compounds while cryptophane is (organic chemistry) any of a class of large, cage-like compounds that can encapsulate smaller molecules.

As nouns the difference between cyclophane and cryptophane

is that cyclophane is (organic chemistry) a hydrocarbon consisting an aromatic unit (typically a benzene ring) and an aliphatic chain that forms a bridge between two positions of the aromatic ring; more complex derivatives (the superphanes) with multiple aromatic units and bridges forming cagelike structures are known while cryptophane is (organic chemistry) any of a class of large, cage-like compounds that can encapsulate smaller molecules.

As nouns the difference between cryptophane and cryptophone

is that cryptophane is (organic chemistry) any of a class of large, cage-like compounds that can encapsulate smaller molecules while cryptophone is a telephone that provides security against eavesdropping and electronic surveillance.

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and cryptophane

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while cryptophane is (organic chemistry) any of a class of large, cage-like compounds that can encapsulate smaller molecules.

As a verb encapsulate

is (label) to enclose something as if in a capsule.

As a noun cryptophane is

(organic chemistry) any of a class of large, cage-like compounds that can encapsulate smaller molecules.