Calix[4]arene-based Mannich and Schiff bases as versatile receptors for dichromate anion extraction: synthesis and comparative studies

A series of novel calix[4]arene-based Mannich (5 and 6) and Schiff base (9–11) receptors have been synthesized and characterized by various analytical techniques. Competitive two-phase extraction experiments of these novel calix[4]arene amine- and imine-containing derivatives revealed a strong affinity for dichromate anions $\left({\text{Cr}}_2{\text{O}}_7^{2?}/{\text{HCr}}_2{\text{O}}_7^{?}\right)$. The protonated alkylinium form of 5, 6 and 9–11 proved to be effective extractants for transferring the dichromate anions from an aqueous into an organic phase. Moreover, the extraction of dichromate anions by 5 and 9 in the presence of competitive anions such as F^?, Cl^?, Br^?, ${\text{NO}}_3^{?}$, ${\text{NO}}_2^{?}$, ${\text{PO}}_4^{3?}$ and ${\text{SO}}_4^{2?}$ showed that 5 and 9 could be selective anion receptors for dichromate anions in the presence of those anions.     

Dioxygen affinities and catalytic oxidation performance of cobalt（Ⅱ） hydroxamates with benzo-15-crown-5 pendants

The oxygenation constants(Ko_2)of cobalt(Ⅱ)hydroxamates(CoL_2~1-CoL_2~3)with benzo-15-crown-5(B15C5)pendants were measured over the range of-5 to 20℃,and the values of thermodynamic parameters(ΔH~0 andΔS~0)were calculated based on these(No_2)values.Meanwhile,these crowned complexes were employed to the oxidation for p-xylene to p-toluic acid with air at 110Δunder normal atmospheric pressure.The effects of B15C5 pendant and the length of chain bonded to B15C5 in these complexes on the O_2-binding capabilities and oxidation for p-xylene were investigated with the comparison of crown-free analogues CoL_2~4.     

Synthesis and fluorescence sensing properties of a new naphthalimide derivative of calix[4]arene

A new naphthalimide derivative of calix[4]arene was synthesized as a highly selective fluorescent compound for Cu²⁺ among the selected metal ions. This compound was examined for its fluorescent properties toward different metal ions (Na⁺, Li⁺, Mg²⁺, Ni²⁺, Ba²⁺, Ca²⁺, Cu²⁺, Pb²⁺, Zn²⁺) and anions (F^?, Cl^?, Br^?, ${\text{H}}_2{\text{PO}}_4^{-}$, ${\text{NO}}_3^{-}$, I^?, ${\text{HSO}}_4^{-}$, CH₃COO^?) by UV, NMR and fluorescence spectroscopy.