Potassium ion-selective polyaniline solid-contact electrodes based on 4′,4″(5″)-di-tert-butyldibenzo-18-crown-6-ether ionophore

New ion-selective electrodes for potassium were developed and tested employing 18-crown-6-ether, dibenzo-18-crown-6-ether, and 4′,4″(5″)-di-tert-butyldibenzo-18-crown-6-ether ionophores in PVC membranes with a polyaniline solid contact between the membranes and the Pt substrate. We compared the response characteristics of the solid-contact electrodes (SCEs) based on these ionophores and various plasticizers. Among the three ionophores, 4′,4″(5″)-di-tert-butyldibenzo-18-crown-6-ether-based SCE produced the best results exhibiting a high reproducibility with negligible drifts in the standard potential with a response slope (RS) of 58.2 mV/decade: the detection limit (DL) of the potassium ion was 10^−5.80 M with linearity over five decades. This is a significant improvement for the response slope and detection limit compared to SCEs with valinomycin, 2,3-naphtho-15-crown-ether, and dibenzo-15-crown-5-ether ionophore, which showed 53–56 mV/decade of RS and 10^−5.3 M of DL. The response slope, detection limit, and selectivity were compared with other K⁺ ISEs reported until present. Finally, the new SCE was applied to determine potassium ions in artificial human serum with satisfactory results. However, the detection limit for the artificial serum was slightly diminished yielding a value of 10^−5.19 M (6.5 × 10⁻³ mM) which is still good. Electrodes with polypyrrole in place of polyaniline exhibited comparable results. The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

Conductometric studies of thermodynamics of complexation of Li+, Na+ and K+ ions with 4′,4″(5″)-di-tert-butyldibenzo-18-crown-6 in binary acetonitrile–nitromethane mixtures

The complexation reactions between 4′,4″(5″)-di-tert-butyldibenzo-18-crown-6 (DTBDB18C6) and Li⁺, Na⁺ and K⁺ ions were studied conductometrically in different acetonitrile–nitromethane mixtures at various temperatures. The formation constants of the resulting 1:1 complexes were calculated from the computer fitting of the molar conductance-mole ratio data at different temperatures. At 20 °C and in nitromethane solvent, the stability of the resulting complexes varied in the order K⁺ > Na⁺ > Li⁺. The enthalpy and entropy changes of the complexation reactions were evaluated from the temperature dependence of formation constants. It was found that the stability of the resulting complexes increased with increasing nitromethane in the solvent mixture. The TΔS° versus ΔH° plot of thermodynamic data obtained shows a fairly good linear correlation indicating the existence of enthalpy–entropy compensation in the complexation reactions. The ab initio studies calculated at B3LYP/6-31G level of theory, indicate the binding energy of complexes decreases with increasing cation size in the gas phase. In the solution phase, DTBDB18C6 preferentially forms complexes with the larger ions rather than the smaller ions because the solvation energies of the smaller ions are large enough to overcome and reverse the trends in gas phase complexation. The findings of this study suggest that the current understanding of the factors influencing the selectivity of metal ion complexation by crown ethers may be in need of revision.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 3,3＇-Dimethyl-dibenzo-18-crown-6

1 INTRODUCTION Since the report about unusual coordination num- bers and arrangements to metal ions of crown ether compounds by Pedersen[1], the crown ether compounds have attracted much attention. Due to their novel coordination modes, crown ethers have been widely used in catalyst, solvent extraction, iso- tope separation, bionics, material chemistry, host- guest chemistry and supramolecular chemistry[2~5]. So it is vital to study the synthesis of new crown ethers and their crystal stru…     

Synthesis under Micromave Irradition and Crystal Structure of 4′-Acetylbenzo-15-crown-5thiosemicarbazone

The title compound is a bifunctional receptors including a thiourea group and a crown ether ring. Due to many possible potentials as a new class of reagents for membrane transports, ion-selective electrodes as well as reaction catalysts, the design and synthesis of bifunctional receptors for simultaneous binding of cations and anions is of ongoning interest in srpramolecular chemistry1-5. In bifunctional receptors, the binding sites for anions and cations are covalently linked so as to exhibit…     

Hydrolysis of a charged ester catalysed by copolymers of 4′-vinylbenzo-18-crown-6 and 4-vinylpyridine

An anionically charged ester, such as 3-nitro-4-acetoxybenzene sulphonate (NABS), was shown to be attracted into the positively charged domains of copolymers of 4-vinylpyridine and 4′-vinylbenzo-18-crown-6 in aqueous ethanol solutions of the polymers containing potassium chloride (since the crown units bind potassium ions and become positively charged). Thus, at fixed solvent composition, addition of 0.04 M KCl caused a 3.5-fold increase in the pseudo-first order rate constant of the hydrolysis. The rate constant increased with the water content of the ethanol-water solvent system due to the polar nature of the transition state. It was deduced that, while the ester NABS is definitely attracted to the charged polymer, the polymer domain seems not to be a favourable reaction environment. Possible reasons are discussed, and the results are compared with those reported for similar work.     

Conductance Study of the Binding of K+ by Dibenzo-pyridino-18-crown-6 and 1,10-N,N′-didecyl-diaza-18-crown-6 in Acetonitrile

The binding of K+ by dibenzo-pyridino-18-crown-6 (B2-py-18-C-6) and1,10-N,N-didecyl-diaza-18-crown-6 (22-DD) has been studiedconductometrically at 10, 15, 20 and 25 °C in acetonitrile. Thecomplexes formed were assumed to have 1 : 1 stoichiometry. The complexes ofK+ with 18-crown-6 (18-C-6) and dibenzo-18-crown-6 (B2-18-C-6) were alsostudied for comparison purposes. The stability constant, K, of a givencomplex and its molar conductance, c, were obtained by subjectingthe conductance data to a non-linear least-squares curve fitting procedure.The values of the enthalpy change, H, the entropy change, Sand the Gibbs free energy, G, associated with the formation of the 1: 1 complexes were derived and compared with relevant literature data. Thevalues of G at 25 °C indicate that the binding capacity of thefour macrocycles follows the order 18-C-6 > 22-DD > B2-18-C-6 >B2-py-18-C-6. The difference between the molar ionic conductance of the freeK+ cation and that of the bound cation, KL+, was estimated and the trend insuch differences correlates with the molecular size of the macrocycle, L.     

Conductometric studies of the thermodynamics complexation of Li+, Na+, K+, Mg2+, and Ba2+ ions with 4′,4″(5″)-Di-tert-butyldibenzo-18-crown-6 ligand in acetonitrile, ethanol and methanol solutions

The complexation reaction between 4′,4″(5″)-di-tert-butyldibenzo-18-crown-6, ligand and Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Mg²⁺, and Ba²⁺ ions were studied conductometrically in acetonitrile, ethanol, and methanol solutions. The formation constants of the 1:1 and 2:1 complexes (metal to ligand) were calculated from the computer fitting of the molar conductance in various mole ratios at 10, 20, 30, and 40 °C. The enthalpy and entropy changes of the complexation reactions in acetonitrile, ethanol, and methanol were estimated at four different temperatures.     

Synthesis, complexation properties and crystal structure of 4'''',5''''-dibromo-oxylyl-17-crown-5 ether

4',5'-Dibromo-o-xylyl-17-crown-5 ether (2BrB17C5) was synthesized,starting from 1,2-dibromo-4,5-bis(bromomethyl)-benzene and tetraethylene glycol,and was characterized by 1H NMR,MS and elemental analysis.Pale yellow prismatic single crystal obtained from anhydrous ethanol was investigated by X-ray structural analysis.The complexation properties toward alkali metal ions were examined using the solvent extraction method and UV absorption spectroscopy.The crown ether was found to be conformationally deformed and oblate-like and is highly selective for lithium ion.     

Synthesis of chiral 3,3′-disubstituted 1,1′-binaphthyl-2,2′-disulfonic acids

A convenient synthesis of chiral 3,3′-disubstituted 1,1′-binaphthyl-2,2′-disulfonic acids (BINSA, 1) was developed. The key was directed ortho-lithiation of BINSA methyl ester 2 with n-BuLi and subsequent reaction with an electrophile. Electrophiles such as Br₂, I₂, Me₃SiOTf, and i-PrOB(Pin) reacted smoothly with 3,3′-dilithiated BINSA methyl ester, and the corresponding 3,3′-dihalo-, 3,3′-bis(trimethylsilyl)-, and 3,3′-diboryl-BINSA derivatives were obtained in yields of 21–78%. This simple synthetic method is highly attractive since the ability to prepare 3,3′-disubstituted BINOLs in advance can be useful.     

Rosenmund-Braun Reaction Products 4′,5′-Dicyanobenzo-15-crown-5 and 4′,5′-Dicyanobenzo-15-crown-5,4′-cyano-5′-cyano(bromo)benzo-15-crown-5 Hydrates: Spectroscopic Properties and Crystal Structure

The products of 4′,5′-dibromobenzo-15-crown-5 (I) cyanation by the Rosenmund-Braun reaction are studied by the ¹H NMR and IR spectroscopy methods. X-ray diffraction analysis of two isolated products, i.e., di(4′,5′-dicyanobenzo-15-crown-5) 1.6 hydrate {(CN)₂B15C5}₂ · 1.6H₂O (IIa) and 4′,5′-dicyanobenzo-15-crown-5,4′-cyano-5′-cyano(bromo)benzo-15-crown-5 dihydrate (CN)_3.85Br_0.15(B15C5)₂ · 2H₂O (III) is performed. Crystals IIa are monoclinic, a = 15.882(2) Å, b = 11.412(2) Å, c = 18.484(3) Å, β = 100.717(3)°, V = 3291.7(9) ų, Z = 4, space group P2₁/c, R = 0.0746 for 4775 reflections with I > 2σ(I). Crystals III are monoclinic, a = 15.956(3) Å, b = 11.425(2) Å, c = 18.865(4) Å, β = 99.32(3)°, V = 3394(1) ų, Z = 4, space group _P2₁/_{c, R} = 0.0692 for 2070 reflections with I > 2σ(I). Compounds IIa and III have similar structures with two crystallographically independent molecules in each (A and B in IIa; C and D in III). Four of the five O atoms of a macrocycle in molecules A and C form hydrogen bonds with the water molecules. The latter molecules lie above and below the cycle plane at a distance of ～2 Å from this plane. The A and C molecules have identical conformations (TTG TTG TTG TTG TTC) that differ from those of molecules B (TTG TGG STT SSG TTC) and D (TTC TSG STT SSG TTC).     

Polymeric membrane coated graphite cesium selective electrode based on 4′,4″(5′) di–tert-butyl di-benzo-18-crown-6

A new PVC membrane coated graphite electrode for cesium ion based on 4′,4″(5′)di–tert-butyl di-benzo-18-crown-6 (DTBDB18C6) as ionophore was prepared. The electrode shows a near Nernstian response of 57.0 ± 1.8 mV decade^?1 over a wide activity range of 6.0 × 10^?6–1.0 × 10^?1 mol L^?1 with a limit of detection 4.0 × 10^?6 mol L^?1. The proposed electrode is suitable for use in aqueous solution in the pH range of 3.0–9.5. It has a fast response time of 10 s and can be used for at least 1 month without any considerable divergence in potential. The selectivity coefficients for Cs⁺ ion with respect to ammonium, alkali, alkaline earth and some selected transition metal ions were determined and showed a superior selectivity over Li⁺, Na⁺ and alkaline earth metal ions. The new electrode was applied for determination of Cs⁺ in spiked tap water. The electrode was also used as indicator electrode in potentiometric titration of Cs⁺ with sodium tetraphenyl borate.     

Synthesis and applications of (5-substituted benzimidazolo)-benzo-15-crown-5 and 4,4′-bis-benzimidazolo-dibenzo-15-crown-5 for the colorimetric detection of Au3+

In the present work, we have reported the synthesis of benzimidazoles functionalized crown ether derivatives of 4-formyl benzo-15-crown-5/4,4′-diformyl dibenzo-15-crown-5 and substituted diamine pyridine using sulfamic acid as a catalyst in DMSO. These molecules are used for the colorimetric determination of Au³⁺ selectively among other metal cations such as Fe²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cd²⁺, Pb²⁺, Hg²⁺, Au³⁺ and Ag⁺ ions_.     

Preparation and crystal structure of bis(dibenzo-18-crown-6)-(tetrachlorocuprato(II)-Cl,Cl′, Cl″, Cl‴)dipotassium diaqua(dibenzo-18-crown-6)potassium dichlorocuprate(I)-dibenzo-18-crown-6

New mixed complex compound bis(dibenzo-18-crown-6)(tetrachlorocuprato(II)-Cl, Cl′, Cl″, Cl?) dipotassium diaqua(dibenzo-18-crown-6)potassium dichlorocuprate(I)dibenzo-18-crown-6 [(CuCl₄)[K(Db18C6)]₂]·[K(Db18C6)(H₂O)₂]⁺·[CuCl₂]^?·Db18C6 was prepared and its structure was studied by the X-ray structural analysis. The structure was found to be disordered. The asymmetric part of its unit cell contains 1/4 of each of its four components. For a given [CuCl₄]^2? anion its Cu²⁺ cation is disordered over two equally probable positions and its independent Cl atom is disordered over three positions differing by occupancy. In this structure two [K(Db18C6)]⁺ fragment of the complex molecule and the complex cation [K(Db18C6)(H₂O)₂]⁺ are of guest-host type with K⁺ cation as the guest. In this structure the statistically disordered alternating cations and Db18C6 molecules form infinite chains. The statistically disordered [CuCl₂]^? anions also form infinite chains.     

Synthesis of Phosphorylated Derivatives of Sucrose: 6,6′-di-Phosphonate, 6- and 6′-Phosphonates,and 6,6′-di-Phosphine

Reaction of 6,6′dideoxy-6,6′di-iodo-1′,2,3,3′,4,4′-hexa-O-benzylsucrose with triethyl phosphite afforded the corresponding 6,6′-diphosphonate. Selective phosphonylation either at the C-6 or 6-6′ position was also possible providing the corresponding sucrose mono-phosphonates. Reaction of 6,6′-dichloro-hexa-O-benzylsucrose with diphenylphoshine anion afforded the 6,6′-diphosphinosucrose.     

Synthesis of N-(4′-Benzo[15-crown-5])thiophenoxyphenylaminoglyoxime and its complexes with some transition metals

4-(Chloroacetyl)diphenyl thioether (1) was synthesized from chloroacetyl chloride and diphenyl thioether in the presence of AlCl₃ as catalyst in a Friedel-Crafts reaction. Subsequently, its keto oxime (2) and glyoxime (3) derivatives were prepared. N-(4′-Benzo[15-crown-5]thiophenoxyphenylaminoglyoxime (H₂L) and its sodium chloride complex (H₂L · NaCl) were prepared from 4-(thiophenoxy)chlorophenylglyoxime (3), 4′-aminobenzo[15-crown-5] and sodium bicarbonate or sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride. Ni(II), Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes of H₂L and H₂L · NaCl have a metal–ligand ratio of 1:2 and the ligand coordinates through the two N atoms, as do most of the vic-dioximes. The BF₂-capped Ni(II) mononuclear complex of the vic-dioxime was prepared. The macrocyclic ligands and their transition metal complexes were characterized on the basis of FT-IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR spectroscopy and elemental analyses data.     

Synthesis of N-(4′-Benzo[15-crown-5])biphenylaminoglyoxime and Its Complexes with Some Transition Metals

N-(4-Benzo[15-crown-5])biphenylaminoglyoxime (H₂L) and sodium chloride salt of N-(4-benzo[15-crown-5])biphenylaminoglyoxime (H₂L · NaCl) have been prepared from 4-biphenylchloroglyoxime, 4-aminobenzo[15-crown-5], and sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride. Nickel(II), cobalt(II), and copper(II) complexes with H₂L and H₂L · NaCl have a metal–ligand ratio of 1 : 2 and the ligand coordinates through the two N atoms, as do most of the vic-dioximes. Their IR spectra and elemental analyses are given, together with ¹H NMR spectra of the ligands.     

Macrocycle complexation chemistry. 38. Crystallographic and ultraviolet/visible characterization of nitrobenzo-15-crown-5, dinitrobenzo-15-crown-5, and dinitrodibenzo-18-crown-6·2CH3CN

The crystal structures of three nitrated benzocrown ethers have been determined. Nitrobenzo-15-crown-5 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group,Pca2₁, witha = 15.367(2),b = 4.8499(8),c = 19.963(5)Å, andD _calc = 1.40 g cm^–3 forZ = 4. Dinitrobenzo-15-crown-5 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group,P2₁/n, witha = 11.716(2),b = 8.495(3),c = 17.441(5)Å, = 108.40(2)° andD _calc = 1.44 g cm^–3 forZ = 4.Dinitrodibenzo-18-crown-6·2CH₃CN ismonoclinic,P2₁/n,witha = 8.138(2),b = 20.435(9),c = 15.953(9)Å, = 100.55(4)° andD _calc = 1.36 g cm^–3 forZ = 4. The nitro substituents are in the plane of the benzo ring except in the sterically congested dinitrobenzo-15crown-5. The observed crown ether conformations are similar to their substituted analogs.For part 37, see reference [1].     

Spectrophotometric study of the charge transfer complexes of 4′-nitrobenzo-15-crown-5 and benzo-15-crown-5 with iodine in nonaqueous solvents

The formation of charge transfer complex between iodine with 4’-nitrobenzo-15-crown-5（NB15C5） and benzo-15-crown-5 （B15C5） is investigated spectrophotometrically in chloroform and dichloromethane（DCM） solutions at 25℃.The pseudo-first-order rate constants for the transformation process were evaluated from the absorbance-time data and found to vary in the order of DCM > CHCl₃.The values of the formation constant,K_f,for each complex are evaluated from Benesi-Hilebrand equation. Stability of the resulting complex in two solvents was also found to vary in the order of DCM > CHCl₃.     

133Cs NMR Study of Cs+ Ion Complexes with?Aza-18-crown-6, Diaza-18-crown-6 and?Dibenzyldiaza-18-crown-6 in Binary Acetonitrile?CNitromethane Mixtures

Cesium-133 nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy was used as a sensitive probe to investigate the stoichiometry and stability of Cs⁺ ion complexes with aza-18-crown-6 (A18C6), diaza-18-crown-6 (DA18C6) and dibenzylediaza-18-crown-6 (DBzDA18C6) in different binary acetonitrile?Cnitromethane mixtures. In all cases, the exchange between free and complexed cesium ion was fast on the NMR time scale and only a single population average resonance was observed. The ¹³³Cs chemical shift?Cmole ratio data indicated that the cesium ion forms 1:1 cation?Cligand complexes with the investigated aza-crowns in all acetonitrile?Cnitromethane mixtures. The formation constants of the resulting complexes were evaluated from computer fitting of the chemical shift?Cmole ratio data. The stability of the resulting 1:1 complexes with Cs⁺ were found to vary in the order A18C6 > DBzDA18C6 > DA18C6. In all cases, there is the inverse relationship between the complex stability constants and the amount of acetonitrile in the mixed solvent.