Synthesis and Properties of Upper Rim Schiff Base Calix[4]arenes

The synthesis and properties of upperrim Schiff base calix[4]arenes are described in thisarticle. Tetrakis-p-bromomethylcalix[4]arene(1) reacts with hexamethylenetetramine to givetetrakis-p-formylcalix[4]arene (2) in highyield. Then upper rim Schiff base calix[4]arenes 3 can be easily synthesized by 2 reacting withappropriate alkylamines. The complexation ability of3 toward transition metals Pb²⁺, Cu²⁺and Co²⁺ was studied by UV-VIS spectrophotometry.     

Upper Rim Diester—bridged Calix[4] arenes and Oligocalix [4]—arenes：the Effects of the Length of Bridged Reagents on Their Distribution

A series of monobridged calix [4] arenes 3a-f,cyclic biscalix-[4] arenes 4a-f ,diametrically bridged at the upper rim with saturated aliphatic diester chians,have been synthesized,The results at diluted conditions show that the percentage of yields of mono-,bis- and oligo-calix[4] arenes are related to the legth of the chains ,With the shortening of the chains ,the percent-age of monocalix[4] arenes decreased ,All the calix [4] arene moieties are in a cone conformaiton according to the AB quar-tet pattern of the methylene protons between the phenolic rings in the ^1H NMR spectra.     

上端含长链烷基的手性杯[4]芳烃合成

脱叔丁基的杯[4]芳烃与长链的叔醇或者叔氯代烷烃进行傅-克反应, 在其上端引入长链烷基. 然后在下端引入光学活性的1-苯基乙胺基团, 得到了一系列上端含长链烷基的手性杯[4]芳烃.     

硫杂杯芳烃及其衍生物的合成与表征

合成了硫杂杯[4]芳烃及其几种衍生物。并用核磁共振、元素分析、红外、质 谱等对所合成化合物进行了表征。     

Synthesis and Characterization of New Thiacalix[4]arenes Bearing Semicarbazide and Thiosemicarbazide Fragments at the Lower Rim

Starting from thiacalixarene tetraacetates, tetraacetohydrazides have been prepared and then used for the introduction of semicarbazide and thiosemicarbazide fragments into the lower rim by the reaction with phenyl isocyanate and phenyl isothiocyanate in dry toluene. The structures of the prepared compounds were investigated by FT‐IR, FAB‐MS, ¹H NMR, and X‐ray crystallography, and their receptor properties were examined by liquid liquid extraction of dichromate anions.     

Upper rim substituted thiacalix[4]arenes

The synthesis and structure of new tetrahydroxythiacalix[4]arenes, existing in the cone conformation and possessing reactive bromide, chloromethyl or diorganylphosphoryl groups on the upper rim of the macrocycle are described. The molecular structure of tetrakis(diisopropoxyphosphorylmethyl)thiacalix[4]arene was examined by X-ray crystallography.     

Synthesis of new calix[4]arenes containing nucleoside bases

A family of novel calix[4]arene derivatives containing nucleoside bases were designed and synthesized. Coupling reaction between para mono- or bis-amino calix[4]arenes 5, 6 or 7 and thymin-1-ylacetic acid in the presence of DCC afforded mono- or bis-thymine-substituted calix[4]arenes 8, 9 or 10 in over 70% yield. Owing to the low solubility of adenine-N⁹-ylacetic acid in DMF and DMSO and the weak nucleophilicity of aminocalix[4]arene derivatives, alternatively, the substitution reaction of bromoacetylated aminocalix[4]arenes derivatives 11, 12, 13 with adenine in the presence of sodium hydride was carried out to synthesize mono- or bis-adenine-substituted calix[4]arenes. Two kinds of isomers 15 and 16 or 17 and 18 were obtained due to the non-regiospecific alkylation of adenine, and their structures have been confirmed by ¹³C NMR and ¹H NMR spectra.     

Structures and properties of solvated and unsolvated isopropyl functionalised calix[4]arenes

The tetra-isopropyl ethers of calix[4]arene and p-t-butylcalix[4]arene have been isolated in the cone conformation, and structurally characterised as chloroform solvates. Thermogravimetric analysis demonstrated that the parent isopropylcalix[4]arene solvate is significantly more stable than the p-t-butylcalix[4]arene analogue, retaining the solvent up to a temperature of 125°C. It was found that the calix[4]arene ether sublimes at atmospheric pressure, and solvent-free crystals appropriate for structure determination were produced at reduced pressure. The p-t-butylcalix[4]arene ether was also isolated without solvent in the lattice, but in this case the calixarene was crystallised from acetone, as sublimation did not produce crystals of sufficient quality.     

Interaction and Interfacial Molecular Recognition of Calix[4] arene Derivatives Bearing Nucleobases for Complementary Nucleoside

The p-tert-butyl calix[4] arene derivatives la with uracils and 1b with adenines at the lower rim were synthesized.The Interaction between 1a and 1b in CDCl3 solution was demonstrated by ^1H NMR spectra.The interfacial molecular recognitions of la and 1b for the complementary nucleosides in aqueous subphases were investigated by Langmuir-Blodgett technique.     

Design of Organoiron Macromolecules Based on Upper Rim Functionalized Calix[4]arenes

The versatility of cationic cyclopentadienyliron complexes is demonstrated for the generation of calix[4]arene‐based dendrimers and polymers. Dendrimers were prepared from a branched organoiron calix[4]arene through subsequent reactions of azo dyes and organoiron complexes. The resulting azo dye‐containing metallocalix[4]arenes were soluble in polar organic solvents and displayed λ_max ranging between 430 and 456 nm. Upon addition of various acids, the λ_max shifted to higher wavelengths (513–535 nm). In the solid state and in solution, the azo dye‐containing metallocalix[4]arenes reversibly changed colour in the presence of acid and base, indicating their potential use as acid sensors. Cyclic voltammetric studies showed that the iron centres of the metallocalix[4]arenes were reversibly reduced at E_1/2 = −1.49 V. When non‐branching organoiron‐based calix[4]arene were reacted with dithiols, polymers containing calix[4]arenes either in their side chains or main chains were obtained. The polymers possessed weight average molecular weights between 35 000 and 53 000. The polymers were determined to be thermally stable with backbone decomposition occurring above 500 °C.

     

Microwave Assisted Efficient Synthesis and Crystal Structures of O-Hexadecalkylated Pyrogallol[4]arenes

Under microwave irradiation alkylation reactions of sixteen phenolic hydroxyl groups in tetra(p‐hydroxyphenyl)pyrogallol[4]arene with alkylating reagents such as n‐butyl iodide, benzyl chloride, and ethyl α‐chloroacetate were finished quickly in one step to give the fully O‐alkylated products. The X‐ray single crystal diffraction showed that the three peralkylated pyrogallol[4]arenes existed in rctt (cis‐trans‐trans) configuration.     

Synthesis and host-guest properties of pillar[6]arenes

A facile method for the synthesis of pillar[6]arenes was developed.A series of pillar[6]arenes were prepared with FeCl 3 as catalyst and chloroform as solvent at room temperature in moderate yields(30%-40%).Their host-guest properties with n-cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide were investigated by 1 HNMR.The results showed that high selectivity in the host-guest relationship became apparent between pillar[6]arenes and pillar[5]arenes based on the different size of the inner cavity.     

Selective Mono-Dealkylation of Tetra-p-tert-butyl-calix[4]arene at the Upper Rim

The tris-p-(tert-butyl)calix[4]arene has been synthesized by a reproducible selective esterification-dealkylation-saponification process.     

Synthesis,extraction and chromogenic properties of Amidoazocalix[4]arenes and their telomer derivatives

The synthesis, extraction and chromogenic properties of calix[4]arenes, carrying phenylazo and amido groups on their upper and lower rims, respectively, are described. Novel azocalix[4]arene amides (1a–d, 2a–d, 3a–d) and some of their telomers (T1a–T1d) have been synthesised and characterised by spectroscopic methods as well as elemental analysis techniques. Compounds 1c and 2b were additionally characterised by two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic methods. Some of the compounds were examined by absorption spectra using different solvents. The colour changes of the resulting solutions can be observed by the ‘naked eye’. Metal extraction abilities of compounds have been investigated comparatively. Telomer structures of azocalix[n]arenes exhibited higher extraction rates compared to those of their monomers. Products obtained under this study, especially telomers, can be used in the field of ion-selective electrodes.     

Dibutylphosphinoylmethyloxythiacalix[4]arenes. Synthesis,structure, americium,europium and technetium extraction

A series of thiacalix[4]arenes bearing one, two or four chelating dibutylphopshinoylmethoxy groups have been synthesised and studied in the context of this paper. The synthesis consisted of precise Williamson alkylation of thiacalixarene tetrols with tosylate of dibutylhydroxymethyl phosphine oxide in the presence of alkali metal carbonates or sodium hydride. Stereochemical yield of the reaction (cone or 1,3-alternate conformer) depends on the nature of alkali metal. Small-sized ‘hard’ sodium cation organises the macrocyclic platform in the cone conformation, but larger and ‘soft’ potassium and cesium cations stabilise the macrocycle in the 1,3-alternate conformation. All synthesised compounds (except monophosphine monoxide) possess either moderate or high extraction ability towards pertechnetate ion. The cone-shaped thiacalix[4]arene tetraphosphine tetraoxide due to cooperative (macrocyclic) effect of eight oxygen atoms of the phosphinoylmetoxy-binding groups effectively extract spherical americium, europium cations due to cooperative (macrocyclic) effect of eight oxygen atoms of the phosphinoylmetoxy-binding groups. The extraction ability is very similar to that of calix[5]arene pentaphosphine pentaoxide existing in the cone conformation.     

Synthesis and Conformational Studies of Lower Rim Cyanomethyl Substituted Calix[4]arenes

The conformational inversion characteristics of calix[4]arenes carrying cyanomethyl groups on the lower rim have been investigated. Complete conversion from a 1,3-alternate to a partial cone conformation was observed for the 1,3-dicyanomethyl ether of calix[4]arene at room temperature, while at higher temperatures further inversion to a 1:1 mixture of partial cone and cone conformers occurred.     

Oxyethylated Fluoresceine—(thia)calix[4]arene Conjugates: Synthesis and Visible-Light Photoredox Catalysis in Water–Organic Media

Fluorescent derivatives attract the attention of researchers for their use as sensors, photocatalysts and for the creation of functional materials. In order to create amphiphilic fluorescent derivatives of calixarenes, a fluorescein derivative containing oligoethylene glycol and propargyl groups was obtained. The resulting fluorescein derivative was introduced into three different (thia)calix[4]arene azide derivatives. For all synthesized compounds, the luminescence quantum yields have been established in different solvents. Using UV-visible spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, as well as transmission and confocal microscopy, aggregation of macrocycles was studied. It was evaluated that calixarene derivatives with alkyl substituents form spherical aggregates, while symmetrical tetrafluorescein-containing thiacalix[4]arene forms extended worm-like aggregates. The macrocycle containing tetradecyl fragments was found to be the most efficient in photoredox ipso-oxidation of phenylboronic acid. In addition, it was shown that in a number of different electron donors (NEt₃, DABCO and iPr₂EtN), the photoredox ipso-oxidation proceeds best with triethylamine. It has been shown that a low molecular weight surfactant Triton-X100 can also improve the photocatalytic abilities of an oligoethylene glycol fluorescein derivative, thus showing the importance of a combination of micellar and photoredox catalysis.     

Improvement Method for Synthesis of <Emphasis Type="Italic">p-tert</Emphasis>-butylthiacalix[<Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis>]arenes; Effect of Using Base Catalyst with Carboxylic Acid

The improved method for synthesis of p-tert-butylthiacalix[n]arenes (TCnAs) by using precursor which is sulfur-bridged oligomer of p-tert-butylphenol with acetic acid and terephthalic acid as a template in a combination with base catalyst such as NaOH and NaH gave much better yields for TC6A (10.6 %) and TC8A (7.8 %), respectively. Such stronger base NaH than NaOH could bring down a reaction temperature for synthesis of TC8A.     

Functionalized diacetylenes for nonlinear optical applications: Synthesis,characterization, and the properties of their monolayers

Synthesis and characterization of DA(8/1)OMe (14-{4′-[(methoxy)methoxy] biphenyl}-10,12-tetradecadiynoic acid) and DA(8/1)NBP (14-{4′-[(nitro)methoxy] biphenyl}-10,12-tetradecadiynoic acid ) are presented. Monolayers of DA(8/1)OMe at gas-water interface were investigated. It does not form a stable monolayer nor does it undergo polymerization at the gas-water interface. However, the Ba²⁺ and Cd²⁺ salts formed stable monolayer that polymerized. Polymerization was confirmed by Raman spectroscopy. The diacetylene analog with the more polar tail group, DA(8/1)NBP, does not form a monolayer and undergo polymerization regardless of the subphase condition. A mixed monolayer of DA(8/1)OMe and DA(8/1)NBP forms a true monolayer if the composition of DA(8/1)NBP is 50% or less. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 37: 1771–1779, 1999     

Complexation of thiacalix[4]arene methylphosphonic and sulphonic acids with amino acids

In this paper, host–guest complexation process of thiacalix[4]arene tetrakis–methylphosphonic and tetrakis–sulphonic acids with amino acids by HPLC and molecular modelling methods has been studied. It was shown that thiacalix[4]arene tetrakis–methylphosphonic acid due to transformability of macrocyclic skeleton and flexibility of methylphosphonic substituents can adopt its conformation for strong multicentre binding of the amino acids with association constant values 530–10,140 M^? 1 in water.