Computerized conductometric determination of stability constants of complexes of crown ethers with alkali metal salts and with neutral molecules in polar solvents

A computerized conductometric procedure for the determination of stability constants of the complexes of crown ethers (15-crown-5, benzo-15-crown-5 and 12-crown-4) with alkali metal salts in polar solvents is described, based on a microcomputer-controlled titration system. For the control of the experiments from software, a modular computer program was written in FORTH computer language. The procedure is especially suitable for the study of 1:2 metal ion/ligand complexes, which occur frequently with the compounds used. For the study of the interaction between crown ethers and neutral molecules, an indirect procedure is outlined.     

Formation Constants of Complexes of Monovalent Cations with Benzocrown Ethers in Nitromethane

The complexation reactions between the macrocyclic polyethers dibenzo-18-crown-6, benzo-18-crown-6, benzo-15-crown-5 and polyethers bearing a stilbene unit with alkali metal and silver cations have been studied conductometrically in nitromethane. The formation constants of 1 : 1 and 1 : 2 (metal : ligand) complexes were determined and found to decrease with increasing cation diameter. The stability of the stilbene crown – metal cation complexes is lower than for complexes of other investigated crown ethers with analogous cations. There seem to be some effects of double bond-silver ion interactions.     

腙型双冠醚对碱金属的配位性能

本文报道了五个腙型双冠醚的合成。电导测定结果表明含苯并-15-冠-5单元的双冠醚与四苯基硼酸钾、铷、铯,含苯并-18-冠-6单元的双冠醚与四苯基硼酸铯生成2:1夹心型配合物(冠醚单元:金属离子)。并用这些双冠醚的氯仿溶液萃取苦味酸碱金属盐水溶液,测定了萃取百分率和计算了萃取平衡常数,结果表明腙型双冠醚的萃取能力及选择性优于相应的单冠醚。     

Stabilities and Transfer Activity Coefficients from Water to Polar Nonaqueous Solvents of Benzo-15-Crown-5- and 15-Crown-5-Alkali Metal Ion Complexes

Stability constants (K_ML) of 1 : 1 benzo-15-crown-5 (B15C5) complexes with alkali metal ions were conductometrically measured in water at 25°C. Transfer activity coefficients of B15C5 and 15-crown-5 (15C5) from water to polar nonaqueous solvents were determined at 25°C. By using these data and the literature values, transfer activity coefficients of the B15C5 and 15C5 complexes with alkali metal ions from water to the polar nonaqueous solvents were calculated to study the solute-solvent interaction of the crown ether complexes. The stability of the B15C5 complex is lower in water than in any other nonaqueous solvent. The K_ML value for B15C5 is always smaller than the corresponding K ML value for 15C5. The interaction of the B15C5 or the 15C5 complex with the solvents depends on the alkali metal ion in the crown cavity. All the B15C5 and 15C5 complexes undergo hydrophobic hydration, which is particularly stronger for the B15C5 complexes with Na⁺ and K⁺. The unexpectedly lowest stability of the B15C5- or the 15C5-alkali metal ion complex in water among all the solvents is caused by the hydrogen bonding between ether oxygen atoms of uncomplexed B15C5 or 15C5 and water.     

Conductance and Thermodynamic Study of the Interaction of Some Transition and Heavy Metals with Phenyl-aza-15-crown-5 (PhA15C5) in Different Binary Acetonitrile-Water Solvent Mixtures

A conductance study of the interaction between Fe(ClO4)3, Cu(ClO4)2, Fe(NO3)3, Cu(NO3)2, Hg(NO3)2 and Cd(NO3)2 with phenyl-aza-15-crown-5 (PhA15C5) in different acetonitrile-water mixtures has been carried out at various temperatures. The formation constants were determined at various temperatures. It was found that the stability of the nitrate salts decreases in the order Hg2+ > Cu2+ > Fe3+ > Cd2+ and the formation constants decrease as the percentage of acetonitrile decreases in the mixture. The counter anion also affects the stability of the complexes, where the metal perchlorate-crown complexes are more stable than those of the metal nitrate salts. The enthalpy and entropy of the complexation were calculated and were found to be sensitive to solvent composition.     

Solvent effects on extraction of alkali metal picrates with 15-crown-5 into various organic solvents. Elucidation of fundamental equilibria which govern extraction-efficiency and -selectivity

Extractions of alkali metal (Na-Cs) picrates (MA) with 15-crown-5 (15C5) into various diluents of low dielectric constant were conducted at 25 degrees C. Using the extraction data, the ion-pair formation constants (K(MLA)) in water of 15C5-MA 1:1:1 complexes were determined by an equation derived from the regular solution theory (logK(MLA)=4.43+/-0.27 for Na, 3.27+/-0.42 for K, 3.58+/-0.35 for Rb, and 2.78+/-0.41 for Cs). The actual overall extraction equilibrium constants were obtained by considering the concentrations of the 1:1:1 15C5 complexes and the ion-pair formation between uncomplexed alkali metal and picrate ions in the aqueous phase. The distribution constants of the 15C5 complexes were calculated and their partition behavior is explained by the regular solution theory. Molar volumes and solubility parameters of 15C5 itself and the complexes were determined. Extraction-efficiency and -selectivity of 15C5 for alkali metal picrates were completely elucidated from the standpoint of equilibrium.     

A comparison of complexation of Li+ ion with macrocyclic ligands 15-crown-5 and 12-crown-4 in binary nitromethane-acetonitrile mixtures by using lithium-7 NMR technique and ab initio calculation

Lithium-7 NMR measurements were used to investigate the stoichiometry and stability of Li+ complexes with 15-crown-5 (15C5), benzo-15-crown-5 (B15C5), dibenzo-15-crown-5 (DB15C5) and 12-crown-4 (12C4) in a number of nitromethane (NM)-acetonitrile (AN) binary mixtures. In all cases, the exchange between the free and complexed lithium ion was fast on the NMR time scale and a single population average resonance was observed. While all crown ethers form 1:1 complexes with Li+ ion in the binary mixtures used, both 1:1 and 2:1 (sandwich) complexes were observed between lithium ion and 12C4 in pure nitromethane solution. Stepwise formation constants of the 1:1 and 2:1 (ligand/metal) complexes were evaluated from computer fitting of the NMR-mole ratio data to equations which relate the observed metal ion chemical shifts to formation constants. There is an inverse linear relationship between the logarithms of the stability constants and the mole fraction of acetonitrile in the solvent mixtures. The stability order of the 1:1 complexes was found to be 15C5·Li+>B15C5·Li+>DB15C5·Li+>12C4·Li+. The optimized structures of the free ligands and their 1:1 and 2:1 complexes with Li+ ion were predicted by ab initio theoretical calculations using the Gaussian 98 software, and the results are discussed.     

Molecular clips based on diphenylglycoluril and benzocrown ethers: promising complexing agents for the alkali metal cations

The interaction of new molecular clips containing diphenylglycoluril and benzocrown ethers moieties with alkali metals ions was studied. Stability constants were determined by spectrophotometric titrations with chloride salts in methanol. Complex stability and cation binding selectivity were shown to be dependent on the size of the crown ether moiety. The “sandwich-type” 1:1 (clip to cation) complexes and the “classical” 1:2 complexes were found. Their ratio varies depending on the molecular clips nature and on the cation type. It was found an unexpected selectivity of the molecular clip with benzo-15-crown-5 moieties toward K⁺ and Rb⁺ cations. The molecular structure of the clip complex with benzo-15-crown-5 fragments and sodium picrate was determined by X-ray crystallography. The crystal structure and solution-state structure were proven to be similar.     

冠醚配合物的热力学性质的研究 III. 碱金属离子与18C6甲基衍生物配位反应的电导研究

The coordination reaction of Na+, K+, Rb+ and Cs+ with benzo- 15-crown-5, 18-crown-6 and the newly synthesized cyclic polyethers 2, 3-benzo-8, 15-dimethyl-18-crown-6, 2, 3-benzo-8, 11, 15-trimethyl-18-crown-6 in methanol at 25`C has been studied by conductometric titration. The stability constants for the 1:1 coordination compounds were calculated. The marked selectivity of 18-crown-6 toward alkali metal ions was not found in its methyl derivatives. The induction effect of the benzene ring and methyl group on polyether ring reduced the stability of the coordination compounds. In methanol, the stability sequence of te compounds of alkali metal ions with 18-crown-6 was K+>Rb+>Cs+>Na+, that of its dimethyl derivative was K+>Rb+>Na+>Cs+ and that of its trimethyl derivative was K+>Na+>Rb+>Cs+, that is, the methyl substituent had a weaker influence on the stability of Na+ compound than on that of Rb+ or Cs+ compound. In the range of concentration studied, decrease in equivalent conductance is in agreement with the prediction on the basis of the structure of the complexes. The above results may give a clue for modifying the structure of a crown ether for specified selectivity.     

Properties of cis- and trans-bis(crown ether)s for complexation and extraction of alkali metal picrates

The properties of cis- and trans-bis(crown ether)s containing benzo-15-crown-5 or benzo-18-crown-6 units as complexants and extractants for alkali metal picrates have been studied. The optical spectra suggest that the cis-bis(crown ether)s can form intramolecular 2:1 crown ether unit/cation complexes with particular metal cations easily, while the trans-bis(crown ether)s can form only 1:1 crown ether unit/cation complexes because of the unfavourable trans configuration for the formation of the 2:1 complexes. It was found that the cis isomer possesses much higher extractive power than the trans isomer for the metal cations, which also reflects their complexing properties. The extraction equilibrium constants and thermodynamic quantities have been also evaluated, and the effect of the stereochemical structure of the bis(crown ether) on the complexing and extractive properties is discussed.     

Extraction of Alkali Metal (Li, Na, K) Picrates with Benzo-15-crown-5 into Various Organic Solvents. Elucidation of Fundamental Equilibria Determining the Extraction-ability and -selectivity

To quantitatively elucidate the effects of the benzo group on the extraction-selectively and -ability of benzo-15-crown-5 (B15C5)for alkali metal ions, the constants of the overall extraction (K_ex), thedistribution for various diluents having low dielectric constants (K_D,MLA), and the aqueousion-pair formation (K_MLA) of B15C5-alkali metal (Li, Na, K) picrate 1:1:1 complexes (MLA) weredetermined at 25 °C. The partition constants of B15C5were also measured at 25 °C. The log K_MLA values for Li⁺, Na⁺, and K⁺ are -0.32 ± 0.22, 2.66 ± 0.19, and 0.71 ± 0.47, respectively. In going from 15-crown-5 (15C5) to B15C5, the benzo group considerably decreasesthe K_MLA value for the same alkali metal ion. The distributionbehavior of B15C5 and its 1:1:1 complexes with the alkali metal picrates closely obeys regularsolution theory, omitting chloroform. Molar volumes and solubility parameters of B15C5and the 1:1:1 complexes were determined. For every diluent, the K_ex valuefor B15C5 increases in the order Li⁺ < K⁺ < Na⁺. K_D,MLA makes anunfavorable contribution to the Na⁺ extraction-selectivity of B15C5 because of the smallest molar volume of the Na(B15C5)A complex. The Na⁺ extraction-selectivity of B15C5 is determined completely by much the highest K_Na(B15C5)A value.The extraction-ability and -selectivity of B15C5 for the alkali metal picrates are compared with those of 15C5on the basis of the underlying equilibrium constants.     

Synthesis, luminescence and ion-binding properties of palladium(II) complexes with 1,2-bis[di(benzo-15-crown-5)phosphino]ethane (dbcpe)

A series of palladium(II) complexes with 1,2-bis[di(benzo-15-crown-5)phosphino]ethane ligand (dbcpe), [Pd(dbcpe)X2] (X = Cl 1, Br 2 and I 3), have been successfully synthesised and characterised. The X-ray crystal structure of dbcpe has also been determined. The cation-binding properties of the complexes have been studied and the stability constants with alkali metal cations determined. The crown-free analogue of dbcpe, 1,2-bis[bis(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)phosphino]ethane (ddmppe), and the related complexes have also been prepared and comparison studies have been made.     

Study of complexation of phenylaza-15-crwon-5, 4-nitrobenzo- 15-crown-5, and benzo-15-crown-5 with Ag+, Tl+ and Pb2+ ions in methanol by competitive potentiometry

The complexation reaction of phenylaza-15-crwon-5, 4- nitrobenzo- 15-crown-5, and benzo-15-crown-5 with Ag⁺, Tl⁺ and Pb²⁺ ions in methanol solution have been studied by a competitive potentiometric method. The Ag⁺/Ag electrode used both as an indicator and reference electrode in a concentration cell. The emf of cell monitored as the crown ethers concentration varies through the titration. The stoichiometry and stability constants of resulting complexes have been evaluated by MINIQUAD. The stoichiometry for all resulting complexes was 1:1. The stability of these metal ions with derivatives of 15-crown-5 are in order phenylaza-15-crown-5 > Benzo-15-crown-5 > 4-nitrobenzo-15-crown-5, and for the each used crown ethers are as Pb²⁺ > Ag⁺ > Tl⁺. The effect of the substituted group on the stability of resulting complexes was considered. The obtained results are novel and interesting.     

Capillary electrophoretic study of interactions of metal ions with crown ethers,a sulfated beta-cyclodextrin,and zwitterionic buffers present as additives in the background electrolyte

Stability constants of K, Na, Ca, and Ba with 18-crown-6, K, Na, Li with sulfated beta-cyclodextrin and K, Li, Ca, Mg, Sr, and Ba ions with ([2-hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl) ethyl]-amino)-1-propanesulfonic acid (TAPS) were determined by capillary electrophoresis and computed using a general least squares minimizing program CELET. The results for 18-crown-6 agreed well with those evaluated by graphical methods or reported in the literature. Previously unknown stability constants of sulfated beta-cyclodextrins and TAPS determined for alkali and alkaline earth metals show that sulfated beta-cyclodextrin interacts with monovalent metals allowing to manipulate their effective mobility. It interacts stronger with divalent metal cations. TAPS, as zwitterionic buffer widely used in various analytical, biochemical and other applications, forms complexes with alkali and alkaline earth cations, and although the stability constants are rather low, the equilibria should be taken into account when TAPS is used and metal cations are present in solution at the same time.     

Two-component polymer films of palladium and fullerene with covalently linked crown ether voids: effect of cation binding on the redox behavior

Redox active films have been generated via electrochemical reduction in a solution containing palladium(II) acetate and fulleropyrrolidine with covalently linked crown ethers, viz., benzo-15-crown-5 and benzo-18-crown-6. In these films, fullerene moieties are covalently bonded to palladium atoms to form a polymeric network. Films show ability to coordinate alkali metal cations from the solution. Therefore, in solutions containing salts of alkali metal cations, benzo-15-crown-5-C₆₀/Pd and benzo-18-crown-6-C₆₀/Pd films are doped with cations coordinated by crown ether moiety and anions of supporting electrolyte which enter the film to balance positive charge. These films are electrochemically active in the negative potential range due to the reduction of the fullerene moiety. Reduction of the polymer is accompanied by the transport of supporting electrolyte ions between solution and solid phase. In solution containing alkali metal salts, the process of film reduction is accompanied by the transport of anions from the film to the solution. In the presence of tetra(alkyl)ammonium salts, transport of cations from the solution to the film takes place during the polymer reduction.     

Complex forming properties of crosslinked poly (ethylene oxide). I. Interaction of linear and crosslinked poly(ethylene oxide) with molybdenum(vi) salts

Evidence was found of donor–acceptor complexation of molybdenum(VI) compounds by linear and crosslinked PEO. The interaction was studied by optical and NMR spectroscopy and conductivity measurements in organic medium. PEO networks were capable of binding molybdenum salts even in aqueous solution. The character of the interaction is considered to be essentially different from complex formation with alkali metal salts. This is manifested in the relatively low values of the stability constants of complexes with linear PEO. A remarkable effect of crosslinking on the binding capacity of PEO is registered resulting in an increase of complexation constants in chloroform by two orders of magnitude.     

腙型双冠醚的合成和性质Ⅱ.

４’－甲酰基苯并－１５－冠－５、４’－乙酰基苯并－１５－冠－５分别与肼和芳杂环二肼缩合得到五种新的腙型双冠醚．用电导法研究了它们与碱金属离子的配位性质．     

Complex formation of 1,4,7,10-tetraoxacyclododecane with alkali metal ions studied by 13C spectroscopy

Complex formation of 1,4,7,10-tetraoxacyclododecane (12-crown-4) with lithium, sodium and potassium salts in methanol solution was investigated. The strong influence of complexing on the chemical shift of the single ¹³C NMR line permitted titration of the ligand with alkali metal salts. Concentration stability constants of the complexes were obtained by a computerized iterative least squares method. Na⁺ and K⁺ form both 1: 1 and 1: 2 complexes, log K₁ = 2.1 and log K₂ = 3.8, log K₁ = 1.7 and log K₂ = 2.4 respectively. Li⁺ is complexed weakly. Assuming 1: 1 stoichiometry the complex stability constant is estimated to be < 1.     

Extraction of alkali metal picrates with poly- and bis(crown ether)s

Extraction of alkali metal picrates by new poly- and bis(crown ether)s containing benzo-15-crown-5 and benzo-18-crown-6 moieties was carried out with chloroform as water-immiscible solvent. The poly- and bis(crown ether)s were found to extract the picrates more effectively than the corresponding monocyclic crown ethers. In particular, poly- and bis(benzo-15-crown-5), and bis(benzo-18-crown-6) are remarkably effective extracting reagents for potassium and rubidium, and for caesium, respectively. Extraction equilibrium constants and the complexation constants in the chloroform phase were also evaluated and the contribution of the complexation constants to the extractability is discussed.     

Determination of the ammonium ion by voltammetry at the liquid-liquid interface using calixarenes as neutral carriers

The transfer of alkali and alkaline earth metal ions and ammonium ions facilitated by the calixarenes 5,11,17,23-tetra(tert-butyl)-26,28-dihydroxycalix[4]-25,27-crown-5-ether, 5,11,17,23-tetra(tert-butyl)-26,28-di(ethoxycarbonylmethoxy)calix[4]-25,27-crown-5-ether, and 5,11,17,23-tetra(tert-butyl)-25,26,27,28-tetra(ethoxycarbonylmethoxy)-calix[4]arene was studied by voltammetry at the interface between two immiscible electrolyte solutions. The formal energies, transfer potentials, stoichiometry, and stability constants of the complexes were determined. The optimum conditions for determining the ammonium ion by voltammetry at the liquid-liquid interface were selected on the basis of these studies (the detection limit was 3.5 × 10^?6 M). The ammonium ion determination showed selectivity relative to the sodium ion.