Synthesis and crystal structure of Ni,Cu complexes of 5-methyl-10,10,15,15,20,20-hexaethylcalix[4]pyrrole mono-Schiff bases

The functionalized calix[4]pyrrole meso-substituted Schiff bases were conveniently prepared by fourstep synthetic route. Furthermore, the nickel and copper complexes of calix[4]pyrrolemeso-substituted Schiff base with 1:2 stoichiometry were obtained. The crystal structures of the calix[4]pyrroles and their metal complexes were determined by X-ray diffraction.     

Mono Halogen Substituted Calix[4]pyrroles: Fine-tuning the Anion Binding Properties of Calix[4]pyrrole

Abstract

Single halogen atom (i. e. I, Br, Cl and F) substituted calix[4]pyrroles, compounds 2, 3, 4 and 5, were synthesized. Studies of these systems reveal that replacement of a single β-pyrrolic hydrogen atom can increase the anion binding ability of calix[4]pyrroles for a variety of anions (e. g. Cl^?, Br^?, H₂PO₄ ^? and HSO^? ₄) relative to normal non-halogen substituted calix[4]pyrrole 1. In the case of chloride anion, the expected relative affinity sequence of 5 > 4 > 3 > 2 was observed. This was not found to be true for Br^?, H²PO^? ₄, and HSO^? ₄. Here, the chlorine substituted calix[4]pyrrole 4 was found to display a slightly higher affinity in the case of each anion than the fluorine-bearing derivative 5. This was rationalized in terms of intermolecular NH … F hydrogen bonding interactions being present in CD₂Cl₂ solutions of 5. Support for this latter conclusion came from concentration and temperature-dependent NMR spectroscopic studies.

A matched set of mono halogen substituted calix[4]pyrroles was used to study in detail, the extent to which halogen substituents may be used to fine-tune the anion binding properties of calix[4]pyrroles.     

Synthesis of Calix[4]resorcinarene Schiff Bases

Introduction Calix[4]resorcinarenes are cyclic tetramers in which four resorcinol units are linked via alkylmethylene bridges in the o-position to each resorcinic hydroxyl group[1]. Their structures resemble that of p-butylcalix[n]arenes and render them of interest as host compounds in many contemporary fields of supramolecular chemistry.     

New redox anion receptors based on calix[4]pyrrole bearing ferrocene amide

Two redox anion receptors based on calix[4]pyrrole and ferrocene have been synthesized. The electrochemical investigation revealed that these compounds can be response to the anions with different shifts of Fc/Fc⁺ couple. With the ¹H NMR titration study, the selectivity to F⁻ and AcO⁻ ions in CD₃CN solution was confirmed. The conformations of the mono-aromatic meso-substituted calix[4]pyrroles, which were the synthetical intermediate of the ferrocene based receptors, and their anion complexes in the solid state have also been studied by single X-ray crystallography, and the rationality of the crystal conformations was proved by theoretical study.     

Synthesis, characterization and photochromic studies of three novel calix[4]arene-Schiff bases

Synthesis and characterization of three novel Schiff bases based on calix[4]arene are described. The synthesis of these compounds had been achieved by the condensation of salicylaldehyde derivatives with the amine group of upper rim of de-butylcalix[4]arene in ethanol. The structures of new compounds were confirmed on the basis of IR, (1)H NMR, (13)C NMR, MS and elementary analysis. Photochromic properties of compounds were studied in CH(3)CN by UV/vis and fluorescence spectra. These Schiff base-calix[4]arene can be used in certain 'supermolecular electronic devices' through combining the photochromic behaviors with others such as non-linear optical or charge transfer properties.     

Effect of fluorine substitution in calix[4]pyrrole: A DFT study

Using density functional theory we investigate the ground-state geometries and electronic structures of calix[4]pyrrole (C4P) and its fluorine analogue (F-C4P). The HOMO–LUMO energy gap of C4P is 5.9 eV and remains nearly the same upon H-by-F replacement (5.7 eV). Fluorine substitution increases both the vertical and adiabatic ionization potentials of C4P by 0.8 eV while the electron affinity of either macrocycle is negative thus indicating that the corresponding radical anion in the gas-phase is thermodynamically unstable. It is shown that the topology of the LUMOs of both C4P and F-C4P have important implications for the spherical recognition of halide anions. The simulated IR, NMR, and electronic spectra display important fingerprints for the characterization of these macrocycles.     

Synthesis and self-assembly of novel calix[4]arenocrowns: formation of calix[4]areno[2]catenanes

A series of novel calix[4]arenocrowns 1a-c were efficiently synthesized by a one-pot reaction of calix[4]monohydroquinone diacetate 5 with ditosylate 6 and its analogues in the presence of sodium hydroxide. It was found that the calix[4]arenocrowns could form stable pseudorotaxane-type complexes 2a-c with paraquat, and further self-assemble into calix[4]areno[2]catenanes 3a-c with dicationic salt 8 and p-bis(bromomethyl)benzene.     

杯[4]间苯二酚芳烃Schiff碱衍生物的合成及其离子萃取性能

通过控制条件,使两种乙氧基羰基甲氧基杯[4]间苯二酚芳烃2a和2b的酯基与1,6-己二胺的一个氨基反应形成酰胺3a和3b,剩余的一个氨基再与水杨醛反应,得到了相应的杯芳烃Schiff碱衍生物4a和4b,对其进行了金属离子的液-液萃取性能研究.结果表明,Schiff碱基团的引入能大大增强杯芳烃与金属离子的配位能力,而杯芳烃空腔的存在又能提高Schiff碱与金属离子的配位选择性.     

Siloxane-functionalized calix[4]pyrrole: synthesis, characterization and modification of silica-based solid supports

A siloxane-functionalized calix[4]pyrrole derivative was synthesized starting from the corresponding alcohol-functionalized calix[4]pyrrole. Structural elucidation was carried out by using NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and X-ray diffraction analysis. The use of this siloxane-functionalized calix[4]pyrrole for modification of various silica solid supports (silica gel 60, fume silica, and SiO₂ nanopowder) was studied. Characterization of the modified silica solid supports was achieved by FTIR, TGA, and elemental analysis. It was also shown that the production of silica nanoparticles is possible via a sol-gel reaction of siloxane-functionalized calix[4]pyrrole and tetraethoxysilane (TEOS). Calix[4]pyrrole modified silica solid supports were found to sense chloride anions of Azure A dye.