One-step synthesis of inherently chiral p-tert-butylcalix[4]azacrown

A one-step procedure is developed to synthesize inherently chiral p-tert-butylcalix[4]azacrown 1 through etherification between p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene and compound 3, which can be amplified to efficiently prepare more inherently chiral calix[4]arenes in ABHH substitution pattern.     

Potassium Sensing Calix[4]arene Crown Ethers

1,3-Alternate calix[4]arene crown-5 (1) and corresponding biscrown-5 (2) were synthesized and the complexation behavior with alkali metal ions examined. For both 1 and 2, potassium ion was selectively extracted from aqueous phase into organic phase over other alkali metal ions based on two phase extraction experiment. The complexation ratio between calix[4]arene biscrown-5 (2), in which two crown cavities connect to the calix[4]arene framework by 1,3-alternate fashion and potassium metal ion is found to 1:1 by proton NMR spectroscopy and extraction equilibria. Association constants (logK_a) for 1 and 2 were determined to give 2.51 and 3.49, respectively.     

Synthesis and metal ion complexation studies of proton-ionizable calix

A series of novel N-chromogenic calix[4]arene azacrown ethers were synthesized as selective extractants of potassium ion. 1,3-Alternate calix[4]arene azacrown ethers were prepared by reacting 25,27-dipropyloxy-26,28-bis(5-chloro-3-oxapentyloxy) calix[4]arenes with p-toluenesulfonamide in the presence of potassium carbonate. The coupling reaction of calix[4]arene azacrown ether with 2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzyl bromide in the presence of triethylamine in THF gave the chromogenic calix[4]arene azacrown ether in moderate yield. These compounds show high potassium selectivity over other metal ions as shown by two-phase extraction, bulk liquid membrane, and 1H NMR studies on a ligand-metal complex. It is assumed that the OH of the chromogenic group attached on nitrogen can assist the complexation by encapsulation of the metal.     

Chromogenic indoaniline armed-calix[4]azacrowns

Two novel chromogenic 1,3-alternate calix[4]azacrown (1) and calix[4]-bis-azacrown (2) in which an indoaniline chromophore was attached on the nitrogen atom of the azacrown unit with one methylene spacer were synthesized. The 1H NMR spectrum of the ligand 1 and Ca2+ proved that the metal ion is entrapped by the calix[4]azacrown unit and by the conjugated indoaniline system. From the UV/vis band shifts upon metal ion complexation, Zn2+ ion was found to give the largest band shifts compared to other metal cations, indicating that Zn2+ ion (K(a) = 18 760 M(-)(1) for 1 and K(a) = 19 930 M(-1) for 2) was selectively encapsulated by the calix[4]azacrown cavity with assistance of the pendent indoaniline sidearm.     

Switchable wettability sensor for ion pairs based on calix[4]azacrown clicking

A new calix[4]azacrown is synthesized from 1,3-dipropynyloxycalix[4]arene in a good yield of 85% and was modified on a silicon surface via click chemistry to be a switchable wettability sensor for ion pairs ([C(4)mim]Cl). A cooperative mechanism involving supramolecular interactions is proposed.     

Interplay of p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene and crown ethers en route to molecular capsules and "Russian dolls"

Diffusion-ordered (1)H NMR spectroscopy techniques have been used to determine the binding strength of p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene (SO(3)[4]) towards a number of charged crown ether species in aqueous conditions. For several (doubly) charged (di)azacrown ethers, all were bound by SO(3)[4] either well or very well with binding constants between 5.1 x 10(2)-9.9 x 10(5) M(-1). These results correlate with, and thus explain the phenomenon of rapid capture of azacrown ethers in molecular capsules based on p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene and lanthanide metals. Similarly, the formation of "Russian doll" superanions in the solution phase is also elucidated. These superanions have been shown to selectively crystallise particular polynuclear aquated metal ions from mixtures in the aqueous phase. Neutral [18]crown-6 is not bound by p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene and displays a binding constant of 0 M(-1). When sodium [18]crown-6 is examined in a similar fashion, binding by SO(3)[4] is observed in solution with K(a) approximately 3.1 x 10(3) M(-1).     

Development of a microchip metal ion sensor using dinitro-azocalix[4]azacrown

A microchip metal ion sensor based on absorption of a novel 1,3-alternate calix[4]azacrown having a dinitro-azo-chromophoric pendent group, which was synthesized in this group, was manufactured and its performance was discussed. The microchip optical sensor was composed of light emitting diode (LED, 516.6 nm peak max.) as a light source, photodiode detector, and polydimethyl siloxane (PDMS) microchannel copied from a master of Si wafer. It turns out that dinitro-azocalix[4]azacrown (DAC) can make a complex with various metal ions, such as Na⁺, Ca²⁺, Cu²⁺, and Fe²⁺, based on the fundamental study of spectrochemical properties for optical sensing. The absorption signal was stable and dependent upon concentration of metal ions. Limit of detection for Na⁺ was obtained to be 78.4 ng/mL with relative standard deviation of 2.24%.     

杯[4]芳烃黄原酸酯衍生物的合成与阳离子萃取性能

以二氧六环作溶剂, 杯[4]芳烃二甲氧基二羟乙氧基衍生物2与氢氧化钾、二硫化碳作用合成了杯芳烃黄原酸盐衍生物3, 并进一步与碘甲烷或氯化苄反应首次合成了含黄原酸酯基的杯芳烃衍生物4a和4b. 阳离子萃取试验表明该新型杯芳烃衍生物比单硫杂杯芳烃衍生物具有更好的过渡金属离子萃取性能.     

A spirobiscalix[4]azacrown: synthesis and complexing properties

The synthesis and complexation properties of a novel type of calix[4]azacrown, in which two cone calix[4]arenes are linked via a spiro C-atom incorporated into polyaminoalkylene chains are presented.     

Alkali and alkaline-earth-metalated forms of calix[4]arenes: synthons in the synthesis of transition metal complexes

This is the first coherent report on the metalation of calix[4]arene by alkali and alkaline-earth metals, thus providing a high-yield production of appropriate synthons for the synthesis of transition metal calix[4]arenes. In addition, various facets of the coordination chemistry by calix[4]arene anions of alkali and alkaline-earth metal ions have been singled out. Among them: 1) the exo and endo coordination of metal ions by the calix[4]arene skeleton; 2) the pi solvation of the ions by the phenyl rings; 3) the ion-carrier properties of metallacalix[4]arenes; 4) the simulation of the kinetically labile coordination sphere of alkali and alkaline-earth metal ions by a polyoxo rigid skeleton. The peculiarities of the complexation of alkali and alkaline-earth metal ions by calix[4]arenes outlined are deduced from the synthesis and the structural characterization both in solution ((1)H NMR) and in the solid state (X-ray structure analysis) of the following classes of compounds: 1) [p-tBu-calix[4](OMS(n))(4)](2) (M=Li, Na, K); 2) [p-tBu-calix[4](OR)(2)(O)(2)ML] (M=Mg, L=THF, R=C(5)H(9); M=Ca, L=TMEDA (tetramethylethylenediamine), R=C(5)H(9); M=Ca, L=DME (dimethoxyethane), R=C(5)H(9); M=Ba, L=TMEDA, R=C(5)H(9); M=Ba, L=none, R=C(5)H(9)); 3) [p-tBu-calix[4](OC(5)H(9))(2)(O)(2)Ca(2)I(2)(MeCN)(2)]; 4) [(p-tBu-calix[4](OR)(2)(O)(2))(2)BaNa(2)].     

Upper rim allyl- and arylazo-coupled calix[4]arenes as highly sensitive chromogenic sensors for Hg2+ ion

The syntheses and chromogenic properties of calix[4]arenes, carrying 5,17-bisallyl-11,23-bis(p-X-phenyl)azo 3a-c, 5,11,17-triallyl-23-(p-X-phenyl)azo 4a-c, and 5,17-bis(hydroxypropyl)-11,23-bis(p-X-phenyl)azo groups on the upper rims 5a,b, are described. Unexpectedly, UV/vis spectra of the very popular 4-(4-nitrophenyl)azophenol-coupled calix[4]arenes 3c and 4c did not show any shift in lambda(max) when 10 different metal perchlorates were added separately to the host in a methanol-chloroform (v/v = 1/399) cosolvent. In contrast, the absorption spectra of calix[4]arenes with either 4-methoxyphenylazo (3b-5b) or 4-phenylazo (3a-5a) on the upper rim showed substantial bathochromic shifts (Deltalambda = 128-162 nm) upon the addition of soft metal ions (such as Hg(2+), Cr(3+), and Cu(2+)). The 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)azophenol-coupled calix[4]arenes (the 3b-5b series) are found to be highly sensitive for mercury ion (Hg(2+)) among the 10 different metal ions screened. Strong interactions between Hg(2+) ion and the 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)azophenol(s) as well as the p-allyl groups are corroborated by the (1)H NMR studies of 3a,b.Hg(2+) complexes. Furthermore, Job's plots revealed 1:1 binding stoichiometry for all these p-allyl- and arylazo-coupled calix[4]arenes with transition metal ions, and Benesi-Hilderbrand plots were used for the determination of their association constants.     

Cesium-ion selective electrodes based on calix[4]arene dibenzocrown ethers

Four calix[4]arene dibenzocrown ether compounds have been prepared and evaluated as Cs(+)-selective ligands in solvent polymeric membrane electrodes. The ionophores include 25,27-bis(1-propyloxy)calix[4]arene dibenzocrown-6 1, 25,27-bis(1-alkyloxy)calix[4]arene dibenzocrown-7s 2 and 3, and 25,27-bis(1-propyloxy)calix[4]arene dibenzocrown-8 4. For an ion-selective electrode (ISE) based on 1, the linear response concentration range is 1x10(-1) to 1x10(-6) M of Cs(+). Potentiometric selectivities of ISEs based on 1-4 for Cs(+) over other alkali metal cations, alkaline earth metal cations, and NH(4)(+) have been assessed. For 1-ISE, a remarkably high Cs(+)/Na(+) selectivity was observed, the selectivity coefficient (K(Cs,Na)(Pot)) being ca. 10(-5). As the size of crown ether ring is enlarged from crown-6 (1) to crown-7 (2 and 3) to crown-8 (4), the Cs(+) selectivity over other alkali metal cations, such as Na(+) and K(+), is reduced successively. Effects of membrane composition and pH in the aqueous solution upon the electrode properties are also discussed.     

Calix[4]quinones derived from double calix[4]arenes: synthesis, complexation, and electrochemical properties toward alkali metal ions

Bis(calix[4]diquinones) 1 and 2 and double calix[4]diquinone 3 have been synthesized from their corresponding double calix[4]arenes 4, 5, and 6, respectively. Compounds 4-6 have been prepared from one-pot and stepwise syntheses under high pressure. Complexation studies of ligands 1-3 with alkali metal ions such as Li+, Na+, K+, and Cs+ were carried out by 1H NMR titrations. Receptors 1 can selectively form 1:1 complexes with Na+. Ligand 2 prefers to form 1:1 complexes with K+ and Cs+. Receptor 3 retained the cone conformation of the calix[4]arene unit upon binding K+ but changed the conformation when complexing Li+ and Na+. Electrochemical studies using cyclic voltammetry and square wave voltammetry showed significant changing of voltammograms of 2 and 3 in the presence of alkali metal ions. Receptor 3 showed the electrochemically switched binding property toward Na+ and K+.     

Calix[4]arene stabilized Transition Metal Imido Complexes

The usage of calix[n]arenes as ancillary poly(phenolate) ligands is a rapidly developing area in coordination chemistry. This article focuses on the synthesis, structure and reactivity of calix[4]arene‐ and calix[4]arene ether‐stabilized imido complexes of group 4 — 6 transition metals as well as on the comparison of calix[4]arene dialkyl ethers in particular with other widely employed related ligand systems such as salenes, porphyrins and tetraazaannulenes. Contrary to these nitrogen containing systems, it is much easier to control the charge of the ligand system through the degree of alkylation of the calixarene's lower rim without a major change in the geometry of the resulting metal complex. This could lead to isoelectronic and structurally closely related transition metal complex fragments for metals in neighboring groups of the periodic table or for metals in different oxidation states. The “intrinsic” reactivity of metal imido linkages might therefore be explored using calix[4]arenes and calix[4]arene ethers and first results are summarized in this research report.     

乙腈溶液中对叔丁基杯[4]芳烃与一些脂肪胺间的相互作用

用紫外可见光谱法和电导法研究了乙腈溶液中一些脂肪胺与对叔丁基杯[4]芳烃间的相互作用。考察了它们之间的反应机理,测定了它们之间各步反应的平衡常数及表观复合常数等。由紫外可见光谱得到的表观复合常数和同一方法得到的文献值数量级相同但数值相差几倍。电导测定表明在乙腈溶液中脂肪胺与对叔丁基杯[4]芳烃间的反应分两步进行:首先胺从杯芳烃得到一个质子生成胺正离子和杯负离子,然后离子再进一步包合。其总复合常数远小于其表观复合常数。且在对叔丁基杯[4]芳烃的饱和溶解度以下,质子转移所生成的离子是反应的主要产物。结果与文献中结论相反。     

Synthesis and characterization of linear molecular assembly of crystalline calix[4]arenes dithianes

A family of six new variously substituted calix[4]arene dithianes has been prepared from respective formyl and acetyl derivatives. Shorter reaction time, mild conditions, and facile isolation of desired products are attractive features of the described method. The new 1,2-dithiane derivatives have been characterized by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR spectroscopy, and FABMS analysis. The crystal structure of one of the acetyl calix[4]arene dithiane was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis, which revealed a dithiane capped linear molecular organization. Preliminary evaluation of bis (dithiane) calix[4]arene derivatives as molecular receptor for transition metal ions has revealed strong interaction with Hg²⁺ in 1:1 stoichiometry.     

Synthesis and cationic selectivity studies of novel calix[4]arene derivatives containing heteroatom at the lower rim

A series of calixarene derivatives 2―5 containing heteroatom at the lower rim have been synthesized. 1H NMR studies and crystallographic structures demonstrated that the calix[4]arene derivatives adopted cone conformations. Their cationic binding abilities and selectivities towards heavy and tran- sition metal ions have been evaluated by solvent extraction of aqueous metal picrates. The obtained results indicated that the introduction of nitrogen, sulfur, and/or phosphor atoms to the calix[4]arene framework could effectively enhance their binding ability and selectivity for heavy and transition metal ions, such as Pb2 or Ag .     

Synthesis and Structure of Novel Double Flexible Spacer Bridged Biscalix[4]arenes

25, 25′, 27, 27′‐Bis(1,3‐dioxypropane)‐bis(5, 11, 17, 23‐tetra‐tert‐butylcalix[4]arene‐26,28‐diol) (4) and 25, 25′, 27, 27′‐bis(1, 4‐dioxybutane)‐bis (5, 11, 17, 23‐tetra‐tert‐butylcalix‐[4]arene‐26, 28‐diol) (5) were synthesized by the reaction of p‐tert‐butylcalix[4]arene (1) with preorganized 25, 27‐bis(3‐bromoproxyl)calix[4]arene‐26, 27‐diol (2) and 25, 27‐bis(3‐bromobutoxyl)calix[4]arene‐26, 27‐diol (3) in the presence of K₂CO₃ and KI. Compounds 4 and 5 were characterized with X‐ray analysis and the selectivity of 4 and 5 toward K⁺ over other alkali metal ions, alkaline metal ions as well as NH₄⁺ were investigated with an ion‐selective electrode.     

键合香豆素席夫碱基的杯[4]芳烃的合成及其对金属离子的荧光识别作用

通过5,17-二氨基杯[4]芳烃衍生物与7-羟基-8-甲酰基-4-甲基香豆素缩合,得到了一种以亚胺基团为离子载体、香豆素为荧光基团的新型杯芳烃荧光识别试剂。 采用IR、1H NMR、13C NMR和MS测试技术表征了合成化合物的结构。 通过紫外光谱和荧光光谱,研究了其对过渡金属和重金属离子的识别性能。 结果表明,该化合物对Fe3+和Cr3+离子具有选择识别能力,与Fe3+和Cr3+配合的化学计量比为1∶1,配合生成常数分别为4.1×105和1.07×105 L/mol。     

Two novel fluorescent calix[4]arene derivatives with benzoazole units in 1,3-alternate conformation for selective recognition to Fe~(3+) and Cr~(3+)

Two novel fluorescent calix[4]arene derivatives 1a and 1b with benzoxazole or benzothiazole units in 1,3-alternate conformation have been synthesized and characterized by IR,~1H NMR,~(13)C NMR and MS.Their complexation properties to different heavy and transition metal ions have been studied by UV-vis spectroscopy and fluorescence spectrometer.Compounds 1a and 1b show selective recognition to Fe~(3+) and Cr~(3+).