Neutral C–H bond vs. electron pair of N(sp~2): A binding site effect study of macrocycle anion receptor

To evaluate the effect of neutral C–H bond or electron pair of nitrogen atom with sp2hybridization(N(sp2)) involving into the same chemical environment for anion binding, two analogous tetracationic imidazolium macrocycles, namely cyclo[2](2,6-bis-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)pyridine) [2](1,3-dimethylenebenzene)(14+), and cyclo[2](2,6-bis-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)pyridine)[2](2,6-di methylenepyridine)(24+)were studied in detail as small inorganic anion receptors. The guest anions with different shapes are Cl,N3, NO3, and H2PO4. The host–guest interactions were characterized via1 H NMR spectroscopy,electrospray ionization mass spectrometry(ESI-MS) and single crystal X-ray crystallography. The results implied that macrocyclic hosts with similar backbone but two distinct binding sites(14+with neutral C–H vs. 24+with N(sp2)) vary markedly in their response to anions, including the binding modes and association constants. The finding will serve to the construction of new anion receptors, even improve insights into the anion binding process in biology.     

Study on Synthesis and Binding Ability of a New Anion Receptor Containing NH Binding Sites

A new colorimetric recognition receptor 1 based on the dual capability containing NH binding sites of selectively sensing anionic guest species has been synthesized. Compared with other halide anions, its UV/Vis absorption spectrum in dimethyl sulfoxide showed the response toward the presence of fluoride anion with high selectivity, and also displayed dramatic color changes from colorless to yellow in the presence of TBAF （5 × 10^-5 mol/L）. The similar UV/Vis absorption spectrum change also occurred when 1 was treated with AcO^- while a little change with H2PO^-4 and OH^-. Receptor 1 has almost not affinity abilities to Cl^-, Br^- and I^-. The binding ability of receptor 1 to fluoride with high selectivity over other halides contributes to the anion size and the ability of forming hydrogen bonding. While the different ability of binding with geometrically triangular （AcO^-）, tetrahedral （H2PO^-4 ） and linear （OH^-） anions maybe result from their geometry configuration.     

Coordination-driven self-assembly of palladium(Ⅱ)-based metallacalixarenes as anion receptors using flexible pyridine-bridged diimidazole ligands

Two types of palladiu m(Ⅱ)-based metallacalixarenes[ML]²⁺and[ML₂]²⁺have been synthesized through coordination-driven self-assembly from a series of flexible pyridine-bridged diimidazole ligands[2,6-bis((1 H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl)pyridine(L¹),2,6-bis((1 H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)methyl)pyridine(L²),2,6-bis((1 H-naphtho[2,3-d]imidazol-1-yl)methyl)pyridine(L³)],with palladium(II)-based building blocks[Pd(BF₄)₂(M¹-BF_4)and(tmeda)Pd(NO₃)₂(M²-NO₃)(tmeda=N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-ethylenediamine)].All complexes were characterized by NMR spectroscopy(¹H NMR and¹³C NMR),mass spectrometry(CSIMS,ESI-HRMS)and elemental analysis.The single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis of[M¹L²_2](NO₃)₂,[M¹L³_2](NO₃)₂,[M¹L³_2](PF_6)_2 and[M~2 L³](NO₃)₂further confirmed the uniquely single bowl-shape and double bowl-shape structures.The anion binding properties within the metallacalixarenes as receptors were also investigated by NMR titration experiments in DMSO.     

含硫脲和酰胺单元的新型杯［4］芳烃中性氟离子受体

Two-armed neutral anion receptors (4,5), calix[4]arenes beating thiourea and amide binding sites, were prepared and examined their anion-binding ability by the UV-vis spectra. The results of non-linear curve fitting and Job plot indicate that 4 or 5 forms 1：1 stoichiometry complex with fluoride by hydrogen bonding interactions. Receptors 4 and 5 have an excellent selectivity for fluoride but have no binding ability with acetate, dihydrogen phosphate and the halogen anions (Cl^-,Br^-,I^-).     

Synthesis and electrochemical properties of 2,6-bis（6-aryl-[1,2,4]- triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]-thiadiazole-3-yl）pyridines

By the condensation of 2,6-bis（4-amino-5-mercapto-[1,2,4]-triazoles-2）pyridine with aromatic acid in the presence of phosphorus oxychloride. Compounds of 2,6-bis（6-aryl-[1,2,4]-triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]-thiadiazole-3-yl）pyridines were synthesized. Their structures were confirmed by IR, ^1H NMR spectroscopies and elemental analysis. Their electrochemical behavior and cyclic voltammogram also were be studied. The results showed that they have high ionization potentials and good affinity.     

Study on the Anion Recognition Properties of Synthesized Receptors （Ⅲ）： Convenient Synthesis and Anion Recognition Property of Bisthiosemicarbazone Derivative

A new series of bisthiosemicarbazone derivative receptors(1,2 and 3)have been synthesized by simple steps ingood yields.Their anion recognition properties were studied by UV-Vis and ~1H NMR spectroscopy.The resultshowed that the receptors 1,2 and 3 all had a better selectivity to F~-,CH_3COO~- and H_2PO_4~-,but no evidentbinding with Cl~-,Br~-,I~-,NO_3~- and HSO_4~-.Upon addition of the three anions to the receptors in DMSO,thesolution acquired a color change from colorless to dark yellow that can be observed by the naked-eyes,thus the re-ceptors can act as fluoride ion sensors even in the presence of other halide ions.The data showed that it was regularthat the three receptors had different binding ability with the three anions.For the same anion,the association con-stants followed the trend:receptor 1>3>2.The UV-Vis data indicates that a 1:1 stoichiometry complex isformed through hydrogen bonding interactions between compound 1,2 or 3 and anions.     

Synthesis of Heterocycle Compounds Containing Two Pyridazinone Units

Four novel compounds containing two pyridazinone units attached to one benzene or pyridine ring, protected and deprotected 1,5-di[3（2H）-pyridazinon-6-yl]benzene and 2,6-di[3（2H）-pyridazinon-6-yl]pyridine were synthesized in eight steps, which provided a useful method for the preparation of pyridazinone derivatives via the Stetter and cyclization reactions. Their structures were characterized by ^1H NMR, ^13C NMR, and HRMS.     

Synthesis of the Anionic Fluororeceptors and Recognition Property for α,ω-Dicarboxylate

Anions, especially dicarboxylates, play an important role in chemical and biological processes,[1] dicarboxylates are critical components of numerous metabolic processes including, for instance, the citric acid and glyoxylate cycles.[1a]They also play an important role in the generation of high-energy phosphate bonds and in the biosynthesis of important intermediates.[1b] To date, several receptors containing different functional groups for selective binding of dicarboxylate anions have been reported.[2,3] However, the sensors based on the fluorescence emission for dicarboxylate anions are still rare.3 In this paper, we report the synthesis and binding properties of two new neutral anion receptors (1 and 2).     

Crystal Structure, Thermal Stability and Luminescence of Coordination Polymer [Cd（BBP）（p-PDOA）]n

Hydrothermal reaction of Cd（NO3）2·4H2O with bbp and p-PDOAH2 at 140 ℃ yielded a novel 1D cadmium（Ⅱ） coordination polymer, [Cd（bbp）（p-PDOA）]n （bbp=2,6-bis（benzimidazol-2-yl）pyridine, p-PDOA=p-phenylenedioxydiacetate dianion）, in which CdN3O4 pentagonal bipyramids were linked by p-PDOA ligands in a bis-bidentate mode to construct a zigzag chain with the adjacent Cd…Cd distance of 1.14（1） nm, There exists a 2D supramolecular network linked by π-π stacking with a face-to-face distance of 0.35（1） nm between the 2,6-bis（benzimidazol-2-yl） pyridine ligands and hydrogen-bonding interactions （0.27（4） nm）. A 3D supramolecular network was further constructed by these non-covalent interactions between the zippers. The TG/DTG showed that its chain skeleton was thermally stable up to 389 ℃ and the blue fluorescent emission of the complex was determined at 428 nm in a solid state with its long decay lifetime of 7.24 ns.     

Effect of Calix[4]pyrrole as Addition Reagent on Anions Separation in Capillary Zone Electrophoresis (CZE)

Calixpyrroles, as new macrocyclic receptors, have gain increasing interest in host-guest chemistry. Pioneering work in this area by Sessler and co-workers have evidenced that calix[4]pyrroles are effective anion binding agents and have used for anion binding, sensing and new anion separation technologies1, 2. In this letter, we report that calix[4]pyrroles A, B and C3,4 (Scheme 1) can serve as additives in CZE for the separa- tion of halide ions. Scheme 1 A B C When analyzing anions with…     

Novel N,N＇-Diacylhydrazine-Based Colorimetric Receptors for Selective Sensing of Fluoride and Acetate Anions

Three novel and simple N,N＇-diacylhydrazine-based colorimetric receptors have been prepared. The binding properties of the receptors to anions such as F^-, Cl^-, Br^-, AcO^-, HSO4^- and HEPO4^- in acetonitrile solution were examined by UV-Vis spectroscopy methods, which show high sensitivity and selectivity to F^- and AcO^- over other anions. The results indicated that a 1 ： 1 stoichiometry complex was formed between the receptors and the anions, while ^1H NMR titrations confirmed hydrogen binding interaction between the receptors and the anions.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Ion-pair Compound Consisting of 1-（4-Bromobenzyl）pyridinium Cation and 7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethanide Anion

The title compound [BrBzPy][TCNQ] （BrBzPy^＋=1-（4-bromobenzyl）pyridinium cation, TCNQ = 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethanide anion） was synthesized by the reaction of [BrBzPy]Br and LiTCNQ in ethanol solution and its structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 14.067（3）, b = 7.3089（14）, c = 23.796（4）A, β = 122.011（9）°, V= 2074.6（7）A^3, Z = 4, C24H15BrN5, Mr = 453.32, Dc = 1.451 g/cm^3,μ = 2.002 mm^-1, S = 1.047, F（000） = 916, R = 0.0398 and wR = 0.0921. The most prominent structural features are the completely segregated stacking columns of the TCNQ- anions and [BrBzPy]^＋ cations. In a TCNQ column, the centroid-to-centroid distances of the neighboring anions of TCNQ are 3.2693 and 4.9464 A, respectively.     

Synthesis and Binding Properties of Two New Artificial Anion Receptors

The development of anion receptor has attracted increasing interest in supramolecular chemistry, due to poten tial applications in clinical diagnosis, environmental monitoring and biological process. [1] In comparison with thelarge variety of ligands that have been described for cations, [2] the development of selective artificial receptors foranion is still very limited. [3] Two new neutral anion receptors (1 and 2) containing thiourea and amide groups weresynthesized as shown in Scheme 1.     

Thiourea Based Tweezer Anion Receptors for Selective Sensing of Fluoride Ions

Three 3,3＇-di（4-substituted-phenyl）-1,1＇-isophthaloylbis（thiourea） compounds were designed as novel neutral anion receptors, and synthesized by simple steps in good yields. The single crystal structure of receptor 1 shows that a solvent molecule was captured by the host molecule through intermolecular hydrogen bonding. Moreover, it was self-assembled as a supramolecular system for the presence of abundant inter- and intramolecular hydrogen bonding and π-π interactions between phenyl groups. Their application as anion receptors has been examined by UV-Vis and ^1H NMR spectroscopy, showing that they had a higher selectivity for fluoride than other halides. The host and guest formed a 1 ： 1 stoichiometry complex through hydrogen bonding interactions in the first step, then following a process of deprotonation in presence of an excess of F^- in the solvent of DMF.     

The Reaction of Molybdenum with 2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene

[H2N（CH2）3NH312[MoO2（C10H6O2）2] （1） was synthesized by the 2,3-dihydroxynaphthalene in the mixed solvent of CH3OH, CH3CN reaction of （n-Bu4N）4[Mo8O26] with and 1,3-propanediarnine. （C5HllN2）2- [HeN（CH2）3NH2][MoO2（CloH6O2）2] （2） was obtained by the reaction of Na2MoO4.2H20 with 2,3-dihydroxynaphthalene in the same solvent above. Both of the complexes possess complex anion [Mo（VI）O2（OC10H6O）2]^2- which shows pseudo-octahedrally coordinated fashion, while the counterions are two protonated 1,3-propanediamine in complex 1 and （CsH11N2）^＋ in complex 2. （C5H11N2）＋ is the byproduct of reaction 2, which results from combination of acetonitrile with 1,3-propanediamine. Packing diagrams of the two complexes are also different. There is anti-parallel-aligned-double-meso-bilayer unit in complex 1. However there are four chiral anions arranged in anticlockwise orientation in complex 2.     

Involvement of unusual noncovalent interactions in the self-assembly of cucurbit[6]uril with[CdCl4]2- anions

The [CdCl_4]~(2-) anion as a structure inducer has proved to be useful in the construction of cucurbit[n]urilmetal coordination architectures and materials. In order to better understand the role and influence of the structure inducer in Q[n] systems, we report herein the self-assembly of Q[6] solely in the presence of[CdCl_4]~(2-)anions and in the presence of both a linear cationic organic guest and [CdCl_4]~(2-)anions. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that 1D Q[6] porous channels were formed by the noncovalent interactions between Q[6] and [CdCl_4]~(2-)anions, but the ‘‘honeycomb effect' was not observed in the present study.However, it seems that the ‘‘honeycomb effect' and the self-assembly of Q[6] with [CdCl_4]~(2-)anions can be significantly modified and switched in the presence of a linear cationic dibutylamine guest through some unusual noncovalent interactions.     

二维多孔铜-间苯二腈配位聚合物用于阴离子交换及客体分子可逆吸附性的研究

The 2D porous copper（Ⅰ） complex with 1,3-dicyanobenzene （DCB）, [Cu（DCB）2]（PF6）（Me2CO） 1, exhibits channels along axis c, in which one molecule acetone and one anion PF6 per formula unit are included respectively. The reversible incorporation of guest acetone and acetonitrile, as well as the anion exchange from PF6^- to BF4^- or CF3SO3^-, was investigated by thermogravimetric （TG） analysis, ^1H NMR spectra and/or infrared absorption spectroscopy. Additionally, the incorporation of benzene and toluene into complex 1 was also discussed. Complex 1 exhibited size selectivity for guest inclusion or anion exchange.     

Crystal Structures of Fluoride and Chloride Complexes of Tris[（2-benzimidazolyl）methyl]amine

The crystal structures of fluoride and chloride complexes of tris[（2-benzimidazolyl）methyl]amine 1 were characterized by X-ray crystallography. 1 adopts （73 symmetrical geometry and cone-like conformation so as to allow its three NHs to associate with the anions through hydrogen bonds. Despite the different sizes of the anions, the two crystals are unexpectedly isostructural. The binding ability of the anions of 1 in solution was also studied by using of UV-vis spectroscopy.     

An Alcohol-templated Borate Based on [B14O20（OH）6]4- Polyborate Anions

A new borate [H2EG][B7O10（OH）3] （1） based on [B14O20（OH）6]4- polyborate anions has been solvothermally synthesized in the presence of H2EG as a template （EG = ethylene glycol）. The structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and further characterized by FFIR, elemental analysis and thermogravimetric analysis. Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group Pi, with a = 8.5095（4）, b = 8.8694（4）, c = 10.0756（4） A, a = 95.094（2）, β = 96.936（2）, γ = 116.844（2）°, V = 664.66（5） A3. The structure of 1 consists of [B14O20（OH）6]4- moiety, which could be regarded as the largest isolated polyborate anion so far. The anions are interlinked via hydrogen bonding to form a 3D supramolecular network, whereas the diprotonated [H2EG]2＋ are filled in the free space of inorganic borate network and interact with the inorganic framework by extensive hydrogen bonds. It is noteworthy that the EG acts not only as a solvent, but also as a template.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Characterization of α-（1-Benzimidazolyl） -hypnone Cobalt（Ⅱ） Complex： [CoCl （ C7H5N2CH2COPh）4] Br

The crystal structure of [CoCl ( C7H5N2CH2COPh)4] Br has been determined by means of X-ray crystallography. The molecular structure consists of a discrete [CoCl ( C7H5N2CH2COPh)4] ^ cation and one Br^- anion, in the [CoCl ( C7H5N2CH2COPh)4]^ cation, the coordination geometry of the central Co atom is square-pyramidal with four tertiary N atoms of benzimidazole from four α-( benzimidazol-1-yl) -hypnone ligands in the basal position and one chloride anion in the apical position. In the solid state, [CoCl ( C7H5N2CH2COPh)4]^ and Br^- anion possess intermolecular and intramolecular interactions, which stabilize the crystal structure. The characterization of the title compound were also carried out by using elemeutal analysis, FTIR, UV spectrometries and TG-DSC.