Mercury macrocyclic complexes: The synthesis of [Hg([18]aneN2S4)] and [Hg(Me2[18]aneN2S4)]. The single crystal x-ray structure of [Hg([18]aneN2S4)](PF6)2·4/3H2O

Reaction of HgSO₄ with one molar equivalent of L{L = [18]aneN₂S₄ (1,4,10,13-tetrathia-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane) or Me₂[18]aneN₂S₄ (7,16-dimethyl-1,4,10,13-tetrathia-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane)} in refluxing MeOH-H₂O for 15 min affords a colourless solution containing the complex cation [Hg(L)]²⁺. Addition of excess PF₆⁻ counterion gives the complex [Hg([18]aneN₂S₄)](PF₆)₂·4/3H₂O as a cream coloured solid. A single crystal X-ray structure determination shows mercury(II) bound to a severely distorted octahedral arrangement of the six macrocyclic donor atoms, Hg---S = 2.655(5), 2.735(4), 2.751(4), 2.639(5) Å, Hg---N = 2.473(11), 2.472(17) Å. The cation is in a rac configuration with the two SCH₂CH₂NCH₂CH₂S linkages bound meridionally to the metal centre.     

The syntheses of phenol-containing diazamacrocycles and liquid membrane transports of alkali cations

Two new bisphenol-containing diazacrown ether derivatives, 7,16-bis(2-hydroxy-5-ethylbenzoatebenzyl)-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane (1) and 7,16-bis(2-hydroxy-3,4-dimethylbenzyl)-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane (2), have been synthesized via one-pot Mannich reaction. The compound 1 is structurally characterized. The liquid membrane transports of alkali metal cations using these two new diazamacrocycles and the other previously prepared diazamacrocyclic derivative 7,16-bis(3-hydroxy-6-methyl-2-pyridylmethyl)-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane (3) as ion-carriers are also studied. The results show that the rates of cation transports are closely related to the number of nitrogen donors and the steric effect of the substituted groups. Compared with other macrocyclic compounds, compound 1 shows a good selectivity for Li⁺, therefore providing a new efficient carrier for Li⁺ extraction.     

Continuous flow analysis of lead (II) and mercury (II) with substituted diazacrown ionophore membrane electrodes

A novel flow cell for use with ion-selective membrane electrodes is reported in which the carrier stream is drawn through a tube that suppresses the pump noise. PVC membrane electrodes based on 7,16-dithenoyl-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane (DTODC), and 7,16-di-(2-thiopheneacetyl)-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane (DTAODC) for lead (II), and 7,16-dithenyl-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane (DTDC) and 7,16-di-(2-methylquinolyl)-1,4,10,13-tertraoxa-7,16-diazacyclootadecane (DQDC), for mercury (II) were prepared and evaluated. The linear ranges were pPb: 5.5-3.0 (DTODC) and 6.0-2.0 (DTAODC); pHg: 5.5-3.0 (DTDC) and 4.5-2.5 (DQDC). With flow rate of 3 ml min(-1) the repeatability of measurements was less than 5% RSD (n = 3). The system was applied to the determination of lead (II) and mercury (II) in spiked natural water samples.     

The influence of side-chains on the complexation of cations by crowns. synthesis and cu(ii) complexation of n,n'-diaryl-diaza-18-crown-6

Various N,N'-diaryl derivatives of l,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane were synthesized. 7,16-diphenyl-l,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctad On the contrary, diamide derivatives of 7,16-di[(2-amino)phenyl]-l,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16- diazacyclooctadecane were deprotonated by Cu(II) and formed stable chelates. Spectral data suggest that monodeprotonation gives dissymmetric 1:1-complexes and dideprotonation gives symmetric 1: 1-complexes.     

Lead-selective membrane electrodes based on dithiophenediazacrown ether derivatives

Three double-armed diazacrown ethers with two thiophene side groups, 7,16-dithenyl-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane (DTDC), 7,16-dithenoyl-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane (DTODC), and 7,16-di-(2-thiopheneacetyl)-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane (DTAODC), have been synthesized and used as novel neutral lead(II) ionophores in ion selective electrode applications. The relationship between the molecular structure of these ionophores and electrochemical properties (linear range, response time, selectivity) of the membrane electrode is discussed. The optimum conditions for the preparation of the electrodes are described. The optimized dithenoyldiazacrown had a detection limit of pPb = 5.7, and Nernstian range with slope 29.2 mV decade⁻¹ from pPb = 5.0 to 2.7. Mercury and silver ions are the major interferences. These electrodes are applied to potentiometric titrations of lead(II) ions and show promise for the determination of lead ions in water samples.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of copper complex of 7,16-bis(2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-nitrobenzyl)-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane

A lariat crown ether compound 7,16-bis(2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzyl)-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane has been prepared via one-pot Mannich reaction. A copper(II) complex with the ligand 7,16-bis(2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-nitrobenzyl)-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane was unexpectedly synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and UV spectra. The crystal structure of the complex has been determined by X-ray diffraction. Both crystal structure analysis and spectroscopy study indicated that the side-arm phenols of lariat crown ether are nitrated while complexing with Cu(NO₃)₂. Structure shows that the copper(II) ion is coordinated to two nitrogen and four oxygen atoms, two from the crown ether and other two from the deprotonated phenolate groups. The coordination polyhedron is a distorted octahedron.     

Photogeneration of heptacene in a polymer matrix

Heptacene (1) was generated by the photodecarbonylation of 7,16-dihydro-7,16-ethanoheptacene-19,20-dione (2) in a polymer matrix using a UV-LED lamp (395 +/- 25 nm). Compound 1 showed a long wavelength absorption band extending from 600 to 825 nm (lambdamax approximately 760 nm) and was found to be stable up to 4 h in the polymer matrix. However, irradiation of a solution of 2 in toluene produced only oxygen adducts.     

Effect of structural modifications of diaza-18-crown-6 on the extractability and selectivity of univalent metal picrates

The solvent extraction of univalent metal cations with N,N'-dibenzyl-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16 diaza-2,3,11,12-dibenzocycloocta deca-2,11-diene (L(1)), N,N' didodecyl-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diaza-2,3-benzocylooctadeca-2 ene (L(2)) and N,N'-dibenzyl-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16 diaza-2,3,11,12-dibenzocyclo octadeca-2,11-diene (L(3)) with picrate anion into dichloromethane has been studied at 25 degrees C by UV-visible spectroscopy. The extractability and selectivity of univalent metal picrates (Li(+), Na(+), Ag(+), PhCH(2)NH(3)(+), NH(4)(+)) was evaluated as a function of [ligand]/[metal cation]. L(2) showed the highest extractability and selectivity for Li(+) over the larger studied cations, and also exhibited the highest [Li(+)]/[NH(4)(+)] selectivity as L/M=1.     

Synthesis and characterization of macrocyclic ligands containing benzene and/or pyridine rings and their nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes

Macrocycles, 7,16-diethyl-5,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17,18-decahydrodibenzo[b,i][1,4,8,11]tetraazacyclotetradecine ( 2B ), 7,16-diethyl-5,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17,18-decahydro-(E)dipyrido[b,i][1,4,8,11]tetraazacyclotetradecine ( 2E ) and 7,16-diethyl-5,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17,18-decahydro-(Z)-dipyrido[b,i][1,4,8,11]tetraazacyclotetradecine ( 2Z ), have been synthesized by hydrogenation of 7,16-diethyl-5,14-dihydrodibenzo[b,i][1,4,8,11]tetraazacyclotetradecine and 7,16-diethyl-5,14-dihydro-(E)- or -(Z)-dipyrido[b,i][1,4,8,11]tetraazacyclotetradecine. In each case, two isomers were produced with differing orientations of the ethyl groups relative to the macrocyclic plane. The isomers were separated by repeated recrystallization. Carbon-13 nmr spectra for the metal-free ligands were used to distinguish between the two isomers. The nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes of the two isomers of 2B were prepared and their spectroscopic data were determined. The ligand-field bands in the 15000–30000 cm^?1 region for the nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes are consistent with square-planar configurations. A strong band appearing at ca. 3200 cm^?1 in the infrared spectra was assigned to the N-H stretching mode which shifted to lower frequency upon metal coordination.     

Graphite Electrode Coated with a 7,16‐Dibenzyl‐1,4,10,13‐tetraoxa‐7,16‐diazacyclooctadecane‐Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Composite as Sensor For Detection of Samarium

A composite multiwalled carbon nanotube polyvinyl chloride electrode based on 7,16‐dibenzyl‐1,4,10,13‐tetraoxa‐7,16‐diazacyclooctadecane (DBDA18C6) as Sm³⁺ ionophore is reported. This potentiometric sensor showed a wide linear working range, 1×10^?2–1×10^?8 M, Nernstian slope, 20.2±0.48 mV per decade and a limit of detection, 6.3±0.36×10^?9 M. It works in the pH range 2.5–8.5 and shows a good selectivity over a number of metal ions. It has been found suitable for the analysis of ores and industrial effluents. The electrode surface is characterized by FRA and AFM.     

Electrochemical study of oxaferrocene cryptands and their complexation with barium and sodium ions

The electrochemical behaviour and cation recognition properties of two oxaferrocene cryptand ligands, 1,1′-[(1,4,10-trioxa-7,13-diazacyclopentadecane-7,13-diyl)diethoxy]-3,3′,4,4′-tetraphenylferrocene and 1,1′-[(1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane-7,16-diyl)diethoxy]-3,3′,4,4′-tetraphenylferrocene, have been characterized in acetonitrile in the presence of Ba²⁺ and Na⁺ by cyclic voltammetry, square wave voltammetry and a rotating disc electrode. The changes in the redox signals for the cryptates at varying concentrations of the target cations are used as a direct measure of the electronic coupling between the two units, leading to the conclusion that the cryptate formation process proceeds in multiple stages and the ligand offers several binding sites in the complex.     

Assembly of a new family of mercury(II) zwitterionic thiolate complexes from a preformed compound [Hg(Tab)2](PF6)2 [Tab = 4-(trimethylammonio)benzenethiolate

Reactions of Hg(OAc)2 with 2 equiv of TabHPF6 [TabH = 4-(trimethylammonio)benzenethiol] in MeCN/MeOH afforded a mononuclear linear complex [Hg(Tab)2](PF6)2 (1). By using 1 as a precursor, a new family of mercury(II) zwitterionic thiolate complexes, [Hg2(Tab)6](PF6)4.2MeCN (2.2MeCN), [Hg(Tab)2(SCN)](PF6) (3), [Hg(Tab)2(SCN)2] (4), [Hg(Tab)I2] (5), {[Hg(Tab)2]4[HgI2][Hg2I6]}(PF6)2(NO3)4 (6), [Hg(Tab)2][HgI4] (7), [Hg(Tab)2][HgCl2(SCN)2] (8), [Tab-Tab]2[Hg3Cl10] (9), and [Hg2(Tab)6]3(PF6)Cl11 (10), were prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, UV-vis spectra, 1H NMR, and single-crystal X-ray crystallography. The [Hg2(Tab)6]4+ tetracation of 2 or 10 contains an asymmetrical Hg2S2 rhomb with an inversion center lying on the midpoint of the Hg...Hg line. The Hg atom of the [Hg(Tab)2]2+ dication of 3 is coordinated to one SCN-, forming a rare T-shaped coordination geometry, while in 4, the Hg atom of [Hg(Tab)2]2+ is coordinated to two SCN-, forming a seesaw-shaped coordination geometry. Through weak secondary Hg...S coordinations, each cation in 3 is further linked to afford a one-dimensional zigzag chain. The trigonal [Hg(Tab)I2] molecules in 5 are held together by weak secondary Hg...I and Hg...S interactions, forming a one-dimensional chain structure. In 6, the four [Hg(Tab)2]2+ dications, one HgI2 molecule, one [Hg2I6]2- dianion, one PF6-, and four NO3- anions are interconnected by complicated secondary Hg...I and Hg...O interactions, forming a scolopendra-like chain structure. The secondary Hg...I interactions, [Hg(Tab)2]2+ and [HgI4]2- in 7, are combined to generate a one-dimensional chain structure, while [Hg(Tab)2]2+ and [HgCl2(SCN)2]2- in 8 are interconnected by secondary Hg...N interactions to form a one-dimensional zigzag chain structure. Compound 9 consists of two [Tab-Tab]2+ dications and one [Hg3Cl10]4- tetraanion. The facile approach to the construction of 2-8 and 10 from 1 may be applicable to the mimicking of a coordination sphere of the Hg sites of metallothioneins.     

The hydrogen‐bonded adduct 7,16‐diazonia‐18‐crown‐6–4‐aminobenzenesulfonate–water (1/2/2)

In the title hydrated adduct, 1,4,10,13‐tetraoxa‐7,16‐diazo­nia­cyclo­octa­decane bis(4‐amino­benzene­sulfonate) dihydrate, C₁₂H₂₈N₂O₄²⁺·2C₆H₆NO₃S⁻·2H₂O, formed between 7,16‐di­aza‐18‐crown‐6 and the dihydrate of 4‐amino­benzene­sulfonic acid, the macrocyclic cations lie across centres of inversion in the orthorhombic space group Pbca. The anions alone form zigzag chains, and the cations and anions together form sheets that are linked via water mol­ecules and anions to form a three‐dimensional grid.     

UV irradiation controlled cold vapor generation using SnCl2 as reductant for mercury speciation.

A simple and ultrasensitive method, which was based on cold vapor generation (CVG) coupled to atomic fluorescence spectrometry (AFS), was proposed for speciation analysis of inorganic mercury (Hg2+) and methylmercury (MeHg) in water samples. In the presence of UV irradiation, all the mercury (MeHg+Hg2+) in a sample solution can be reduced to Hg0 by SnCl2; without UV irradiation, only Hg2+ species can be determined. So the concentration of MeHg can be obtained from the difference of the total mercury and Hg2+ concentration; thus, speciation analysis of Hg2+ and MeHg was simply achieved without chromatographic separation. Under the optimized experimental conditions, the limits of detection were 0.01 ng mL-1 for both Hg2+ and MeHg. The sensitivity and limit of detection were not dependent on the mercury species, and a simple Hg2+ aqueous standard series can be used for the determination of both Hg2+ and MeHg.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Copper Complex of 7，16-Bis（2-hyd roxy-5-met hylbenzyl）-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane

A lariat crown ether ligand 7,16-bis (2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzyl)- 1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadeeane (L1) has been prepared via one-pot Mannich reaction. Its copper(Ⅱ) complex Cu-L1 was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and UV-visible spectroscopy. The crystal structure of the complex has been determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The result shows that the copper(Ⅱ) ion is six-coordinated by two nitrogen and four oxygen atoms, two from the crown ether and the other two from the deprotonated phenolate anions, forming an elongated octahedral complex. Electrochemical study indicates that the complex undergoes reversible reduction in DMF solution.     

Computational studies of the coordination stereochemistry, bonding, and metal selectivity of mercury

Knowledge of the bonding and selectivity of organic mercury, [H3C-Hg]+ (MeHg+), and inorganic Hg2+ for protein and DNA functional groups is important for understanding the mechanism of heavy metal poisoning. Herein, we elucidate (1) the differences between inorganic Hg2+ and organic MeHg+ in their interactions with different ligands of biological interest, (2) the protein and DNA functional groups that Hg2+ and MeHg+ target in aqueous solution, and (3) the likelihood of "soft" Hg2+ displacing the "borderline" Zn2+ bound to "harder" nitrogen/oxygen-containing side chains such as His and Asp/Glu. The results reveal that, relative to Hg2+, the lower positive charge on MeHg+ results in a longer and weaker bond with a given ligand, in accord with the observed kinetic lability of MeHg+ complexes. They also indicate that negatively charged or polar amino acid side chains containing S-/O-/S/N donors could coordinate to both organic MeHg+ and inorganic Hg2+. In addition, Gua and Cyt could also coordinate to MeHg+ and disrupt Gua...Cyt base pairing. A key novel finding is that Hg2+ is a far better electron acceptor than Zn2+, and can thus accept more negative charge from the Zn ligands than the native Zn2+, thus enhancing Hg-ligand interactions and enabling Hg2+ to displace the native cofactor from zinc essential enzymes and "structural" Zn proteins. The results herein support several possible mechanisms for Hg poisoning. Ways that mercury poisoning could be prevented in cells are discussed.     

Preparation and characterization of nickel(II), copper(II) and palladium(II) complexes with 5,14-dihydro-7,16-diethyl-dipyrazo[b,i][1,4,8,11]tetraazacyclotetradecine

A novel macrocycle, 5,14-dihydro-7,16-diethyldipyrazo[b,i][1,4,8,11]tetraazacyclotetradecine, has been synthesized from 1,2-diaminopyrazine and 2-ethyl-3-ethoxyacrolein. The absorption bands appearing in the energy range greater than 20000 cm^?1 were attributable to the π → π transitions. The bands in the range of the 20100–23300 cm^?1 show more bathochromic shift and greater intensity than those observed for corresponding 5,14-dihydro-7,16-diethyldibenzo[b,i][1,4,8,11]tetraazacyclotetradecine and/or 5,14-dihydro-7,16-diethyl-(Z)-dipyrido[b,i][1,4,8,11]tetraazacyclotetradecine. The nickel(II), copper(II) and palladium(II) complexes of 5,14-dihydro-7,16-diethyldipyrazo[b,i][1,4,8,11]tetraazacyclotetradecine have been synthesized using a metal template reaction. In ¹H and ¹³C nmr spectra, the signals of annulene skeleton for metal-free ligand and its complexes were found to observe in the lower field than those of the dibenzoanalogue.     

Solution and solid-state characterization of Eu(II) chelates: a possible route towards redox responsive MRI contrast agents

We report the first solid state X-ray crystal structure for a Eu(II) chelate, [C(NH2)3]3[Eu(II)(DTPA)(H2O)].8H2O, in comparison with those for the corresponding Sr analogue, [C(NH2)3]3[Sr(DTPA)(H2O).8H2O and for [Sr(ODDA)].8H2O (DTPA5 = diethylenetriamine-N,N,N',N",N"-pentaacetate, ODDA2- =1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane-7,16-diacetate ). The two DTPA complexes are isostructural due to the similar ionic size and charge of Sr(2+) and Eu(2+). The redox stability of [Eu(II)(ODDA)(H2O)] and [Eu(II)(ODDM)]2- complexes has been investigated by cyclovoltammetry and UV/Vis spectrophotometry (ODDM4- =1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diaza-cyclooctadecane-7,16-++ +dimalonate). The macrocyclic complexes are much more stable against oxidation than [Eu(II)(DTPA)(H2O)]3- (the redox potentials are E1/2 =-0.82 V, -0.92 V, and -1.35 V versus Ag/AgCl electrode for [Eu(III/II)(ODDA)(H2O)],[Eu(III/II)(ODDM)], and [Eu(III/II)(DTPA)(H2O)], respectively, compared with -0.63 V for Eu(III/II) aqua). The thermodynamic stability constants of [Eu(II)(ODDA)(H2O)], [Eu(II)(ODDM)]2-, [Sr(ODDA)(H2O)], and [Sr(ODDM)]2- were also determined by pH potentiometry. They are slightly higher for the EuII complexes than those for the corresponding Sr analogues (logK(ML)=9.85, 13.07, 8.66, and 11.34 for [Eu(II)(ODDA)(H2O)], [Eu(II)(ODDM)]2-, [Sr(ODDA)(H2O)], and [Sr(ODDM)]2-, respectively, 0.1M (CH3)4NCl). The increased thermodynamic and redox stability of the Eu(II) complex formed with ODDA as compared with the traditional ligand DTPA can be of importance when biomedical application is concerned. A variable-temperature 17O-NMR and 1H-nuclear magnetic relaxation dispersion (NMRD) study has been performed on [Eu(II)(ODDA)(H2O)] and [Eu(II)(ODDM)]2- in aqueous solution. [Eu(II)(ODDM)]2- has no inner-sphere water molecule which allowed us to use it as an outer-sphere model for [Eu(II)(ODDA)(H2O)]. The water exchange rate (k298(ex)= 0.43 x 10(9)s(-1)) is one third of that obtained for [Eu(II)(DTPA)(H2O)]3-. The variable pressure 17O-NMR study yielded a negative activation volume, deltaV (not=) = -3.9cm3mol(-1); this indicates associatively activated water exchange. This water exchange rate is in the optimal range to attain maximum proton relaxivities, which are, however, strongly limited by the fast rotation of the small molecular weight complex.     

Synthesis and characterization of 7,16-dinicotinoyl- and 7,16-diisonicotinoyltetraaza[14]annulene and their nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes

The reaction of tetraaza[14]annulene and its complexes with nicotinoyl chloride hydrochloride and/or isonicotinoyl chloride hydrochloride produced the 7,16-dinicotinoylated and/or 7,16-diisonicotinoylated corresponding products in satisfactory yields. The mass spectra reveal the molecular ion peaks due to the 7,16-diacylated products. A strong ir band which is correlated with a C = 0 stretching mode is freshly observed in the 1635–1670 cm^?1 region upon the acylation. The electronic spectra for the complexes hardly change upon the acylation, but those for the ligands change slightly. The olefinic proton signals at the 7- and 16-positions disappear on the acylation in ¹H-nmr spectra and the substituted pyridine proton signals are newly observed. The proton nmr results are consistent with those of the carbon-13 nmr. The spin Hamiltonian parameters for the acylated copper(II) complexes are comparable with those for the copper(II) complex which is not acylated. The copper(II) complexes assume the square-planar coordinations with an unpaired electron in the d_x2_?y2 orbital.     

Chromogenic betaine lariates for highly selective calcium ion sensing in aqueous environment

This paper describes the design, synthesis, and the characterization of the two new chromogenic crown ethers 2,2′-[1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane-7,16-diylbis(methylene)]bis[4-[(1-methyl-4-(1H)-pyridinylidene)ethylidene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one (KBC-001) and the lipophilic derivative 2,2′-[1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane-7,16-diylbis(methylene)]bis[4-[(1-dodecyl-4-(1H)-pyridinylidene)ethylidene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one (KBC-002). A merocyanine dye that forms a betainic structure upon intramolecular charge transfer and shows solvent polarity dependent spectral sensitivity was selected as the chromophore system to develop the new chromoionophores. This approach allows the design of overall electrically neutral ligands bearing charged groups without the need of external counter ions. A proton ionizable group in the dye moiety acts as a charged ion-binding site and is an integral part of a lariat crown ether ionophore. A chromoionophore for calcium ion sensing has been developed, which combines the size-selective binding character of a crown ether with strong electrostatic attraction between the positively charged calcium ion and two negatively charged lariat side arms in the overall neutral compound. This water-soluble dye selectively responds to the presence of calcium ions in water at pH 8.5 with a dynamic response range between 10 μM and 10 mM. The binding event can be monitored both by absorption spectrometry and by fluorescence spectrometry. No cross-sensitivity was found for the physiologically important cations Mg²⁺, Li⁺, Na⁺, and K⁺ up to concentrations of 0.1 M under the same experimental conditions. In contrast to the water-soluble reagent KBC-001, the lipophilized derivative KBC-002 having two long alkyl chains was successfully applied to ion-exchange type optode membranes made from plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC). The dynamic response range of the optode at pH 9.0 was between 10 μM and 10 mM while retaining the high calcium selectivity.