Preparation and Evaluation of 1,3-alternate 25,27-Bis-[p-nitrobenzyloxy]-26,28-bis-[3-propyloxy]-calix[4]arene-bonded Silica Gel Stationary Phase for LC

A novel 1,3-alternate 25,27-bis-[p-nitrobenzyloxy]-26,28-bis-[3-propyloxy]-calix[4]arene-bonded silica gel stationary phase has been prepared and used for separating various selected analytes by HPLC. The effect of organic modifier and pH of the mobile phase on retention and selectivity were studied using aromatic positional isomers as an example. Application examples have been provided for separation of alkylbenzenes, PAHs, xanthine derivatives, and purine and pyrimidine bases. A selectivity comparison of the novel phase versus CalixBz and Backerbond PhenylEthyl phases has been performed.     

1,3-Alternate 25,27-dibenzoiloxy-26,28-bis-[3-propyloxy]-calix[4]arene-bonded silica gel as a new type of HPLC stationary phase

A new 1,3-alternate 25,27-dibenzoiloxy-26,28-bis-[3-propyloxy]-calix[4]arene-bonded silica gel stationary phase (1,3-Alt CalixBn) has been prepared and used for the separation of aromatic positional isomers by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The effect of organic modifier content and pH of the mobile phase on retention and selectivity of these compounds were studied. Application examples were provided for separation of purine and pyrimidine bases and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.     

Synthesis of di-substituted calix[4]arene-based receptors for extraction of chromate and arsenate anions

The article describes the synthesis of a family of novel calix[4]arene ionophores, 25,27-bis-(2-aminomethylpyridine-propoxy)-26,28-dihydroxycalix[4]arene (5a), 25,27-bis-(3-aminomethylpyridine-propoxy)-26,28-dihydroxycalix[4]arene (5b) and two chromogenic calix[4]arenes, 5,17-dinitro-25,27-bis-(2-aminomethylpyridine-propoxy)-26,28-dihydroxycalix[4]arene (5c), 5,17-dinitro-25,27-bis-(3-aminomethylpyridine-propoxy)-26,28-dihydroxycalix[4]arene (5d) bearing pyridinium units. In the synthesis, the upper and lower rims of p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene were modified in order to acquire binding sites for the recognition of arsenate and dichromate anions. It has been observed that protonated alkylammonium forms of the ionophores showed high affinity toward dichromate and arsenate anions.     

Synthesis of Chiral Calix[4]arene Derivative and Evaluation of its Recognition Properties

The article describes the synthesis and extraction properties of a new chiral calix[4]arene Schiff base ligand 5, which has been synthesized from 5,17-diformyl-25,27-bis-(4-nitrobenzyloxy)-26,28-dihidroxycalix[4]arene (4) by treatment with (S)-(-)-1-phenylethylamine. In this synthesis, it was thought to explore the role of chiral, as well as Schiff base sites in the recognition of targeted species ions (such as dichromate anions) as well as neutral/chiral molecules. At low pH, the ligand 5 is more effective for transferring the dichromate anions from an aqueous into a dichloromethane layer; may be due to the protonation of nitrogen atoms.

The extraction properties of ligand 5 towards the some selected α -amino acid methylesters are also reported. However, the ligand 5 did not display any selectivity towards the selected α-amino acid methylesters.     

Preparation and evaluation of 1,3-alternate 25,27-bis-(pentafluorobenzyloxy)-26,28-bis-(3-propyloxy)-calix[4]arene-bonded silica gel high performance liquid chromatography stationary phase

A 1,3-alternate 25,27-bis-(pentafluorobenzyloxy)-26,28-bis-(3-propyloxy)-calix[4]arene-bonded silica gel stationary phase (CalixBzF₁₀) was synthesized, structurally characterized, and used as a selector in liquid chromatography. The selectivity study of this phase was done by using fluorine-containing compounds (fluorobenzenes, fluoro-pyrimidine bases), as well as non-fluorinated analytes (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, sulfonamides, xanthines and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons). The effects of organic modifiers on the retention of various compounds possessing basic, acidic and neutral characteristics were studied. It was shown that only basic analytes exhibit a “U-shaped” retention profile and that retention depends on the mobile phase pH. Selectivity comparisons of the novel phase vs. the 1,3-alternate 25,27-bis-(benzyloxy)-26,28-bis-(3-propyloxy)-calix[4]arene phase (CalixBz) were performed. The retention mechanism is also discussed. The results indicate that the fluorinated calixarene stationary phase behaves like reversed-phase packing material; however, fluorine–fluorine interactions seem to be involved in the separation process of fluorine-containing analytes.     

Preparation and Evaluation of P-tert-Butyl-calix[8]arene-bonded Silica Stationary Phase for High Performance Liquid Chromatography

ABSTRACT

A new p-fert-butyl-calix[8]arene-bonded silica gel stationary phase was synthesized through heterogeneous functionalisation of suspended porous silica. A characterization of its structure was carried out by using elemental analysis, FTIR and ¹³C solid state NMR spectroscopy. Chromatographic performance of the new packing material was investigated by employing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as probes and using methanol-water as mobile phase. The investigations show that the new stationary phase behaves as a reversed phase stationary phase. The liquid chromatographic separation of PAHs solutes on the new bonded phase was compared with that on a p-tert-butyl-calix[4]arene-bonded silica stationary phase. The new p-tert-butyl-calix[8]arene-bonded phase exhibited higher retention and better separation selectivity, although the carbon content and coverage of the new packing material was lower than that of the p-tert-butyl-calix[4]arene bonded silica stationary phase. A possible retention mechanism for the new packing material was also proposed.     

Preparation and HPLC evaluation of a new 1,3-alternate 25,27-bis-[p-chlorobenzyloxy]-26,28-bis-[3-propyloxy]-calix[4]arene silica bonded stationary phase

The 1,3-alternate 25,27-bis-[p-chlorobenzyloxy]-26,28-bis-[3-propyloxy]-calix[4]arene-bonded silica gel stationary phase was synthesized, structurally characterized, and used as a selector in high performance liquid chromatography. Selectivity studies on that phase used aromatic positional isomers, alkylbenzenes, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, sulfonamides, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as analytes. The effects of organic modifier content and pH of the mobile phase on retention and selectivity of selected aromatic positional isomers were studied. Selectivity comparisons of the novel phase vs. 1,3-alternate 25,27-di-[benzyloxy]-26,28-bis-[3-propyloxy]-calix[4]arene phase and commercially available RP-Phenyl phases were performed. The retention mechanism was also discussed. The results indicated that the calixarene stationary phase behaves like a reversed-phase packing; however, other retention mechanisms seem to be involved in the separation process.     

Ion Complexation Properties of Calix[6]Arene Derivatives: I. 1,4-Calix[6]Crown-4 Derivatives

Abstract

A series of 1,4-p-tert-butyl-calix[6]crown-4 tetraesters, tetraamides, tetraacids with defined conformation have been synthesized, and their complexation properties towards metal ions and alkyl ammonium ions were investigated systematically. It was found that 1,4-p-tert-butyl-calix[6]crown-4 tetraethylester (3a) and 1,4-p-tert-butyl-calix[6]benzocrown-4 tetramethyl-ester (4b) show high selectivity towards Na⁺, Li⁺, respectively and all of them exhibit high complexation abilities towards Et₂NH₂ ⁺ cation.     

Chromatographic behavior of a new hybrid type RP material containing silica bonded 1,3‐alternate 25,27‐bis‐[cyanopropyloxy]‐26,28‐bis‐[3‐propyloxy]‐calix[4]arene

A novel 1,3‐alternate 25,27‐bis‐[cyanopropyloxy]‐26,28‐bis‐[3‐propyloxy]‐calix[4]arene‐bonded silica gel stationary phase (CalixPrCN) was prepared and its structure was confirmed by ATR‐FTIR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The CalixPrCN phase was characterized in terms of its surface coverage, hydrophobic selectivity, aromatic selectivity, shape selectivity, hydrogen bonding capacity, residue metal content, and silanol activity based on Tanaka, Lindner, and SMR 870 test protocols. The effect of the acetonitrile content on the retention and selectivity of the selected neutral, basic, and acidic solutes was studied. The neutral and acidic analytes exhibited classical RP behavior, in which retention time decreases with increasing acetonitrile content. In contrast, basic analytes showed an increase in retention at low and high percentages of acetonitrile, forming “U‐shaped” retention profiles. The new calixarene phase was compared with previously reported 1,3‐alternate 25,27‐bis‐[propyloxy]‐26,28‐bis‐[3‐propyloxy]‐calix[4]arene stationary phase and commercial cyanopropyl column. The results indicate that the CalixPrCN stationary phase behaves like RP packing; however, inclusion complex formation, dipole–dipole, and π–π interactions seem to be involved in the separation process. The selectivity of this phase was demonstrated in separation of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs, and sulfonamides as analytes.     

Open‐tubular capillary electrochromatography using carboxylatopillar[5]arene as stationary phase

Pillar[n]arenes have achieved much interest in material chemistry and supramolecular chemistry due to unusual pillar shape structure and high selectivity toward guest. However, pillar[n]arenes have not yet been applied in capillary electrochromatography. This work at first time reports that carboxylatopillar[5]arene is used as a stationary phase in open‐tubular capillary electrochromatography. Carboxylatopillar[5]arene not only possess the advantages of pillar[n]arenes but also provide free carboxy groups for immobilizing on the inner wall of capillary column via covalent bonding. The characterization of SEM and FT‐IR indicated that carboxylatopillar[5]arene was successfully grafted on the inner wall of capillary. The baseline separation of model analytes including neutral, basic, and acidic compounds, nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs and dansyl‐amino acids have been achieved thanks to the electron‐rich cavity of carboxylatopillar[5]arene and hydrophobic interactions between the analytes and stationary phase. The intraday, interday, and column‐to‐column precisions (RSDs) of retention time and peak area for the neutral analytes were all less than 3.34 and 9.65%, respectively. This work indicates that pillar[n]arenes have great potential in capillary electrochromatography as novel stationary phase.     

Preparation of a new 1,3-alternate-calix[4]arene-bonded HPLC stationary phase for the separation of phenols, aromatic amines and drugs

We have synthesized the 1,3-alternate 25,27-dioctyloxy-26,28-bis-[3-aminopropyloxy]-calix[4]arene and then immobilized onto γ-chloropropylsilica gel (CPS). The high-performance liquid chromatographic behavior of some aromatic hydrocarbons, phenolic compounds, aromatic amines and drug compounds was studied on this 1,3-alternate-calix[4]arene-bonded silica gel stationary phase (CIMS). The effect of organic modifier content and pH of the mobile phase on retention and selectivity of these compounds were investigated. According to chromatographic data, it can be concluded that the selectivity of CIMS for analytes ascribes to various interactions between CIMS and the analytes, such as hydrophobic interaction, hydrogen bonding interaction, π-π interaction and inclusion interaction.     

Lanthanoid coordination with a tetrazole-substituted calix[4]diquinone and calix[4]dihydroquinone

The tetrazole-functionalised calixdiquinone 5,17-di-tert-butyl-26,28-bis-(1H-tetrazole-5-ylmethoxy)-calix[4]-25,27-diquinone Q was synthesised by chemical oxidation of the bis-tetrazole calix[4]arene precursor using PbO₂/HClO₄. The single crystal X-ray structure determination of Q confirmed the structure and showed binding of a water molecule in the solid state. Chemical reduction of Q to the dihydroquinone QR was achieved using N,N-diethylhydroxylamine. Comparison of the solution phase photophysical properties of Q or QR in the presence of terbium ions showed significant excitation only with QR, suggesting redox switching of the photophysical response may be possible with this or similar receptor.     

Synthesis and applications of copillar[5]arene dithiols

Abstract

A novel copillar[4+1]arene incorporating alkylthiol substituents was synthesised in three steps and structurally characterised as the first example of a pillar[n]arene to incorporate two terminal thiols on the same aromatic ring. The macrocycle was attached to gold electrodes through a standard dipping technique. Cyclic voltammetry demonstrated selectivity for Li⁺ over other alkali metal cations. The copillar[4+1]arene was also used as a capping agent in the preparation of 3 nm gold nanoparticles.     

1,2,4-Triazines. Synthesis of selected members of the s-triazolo[3,4-f]- [1,2,4] triazine and tetrazolo[1,5-f] [1,2,4] triazine ring systems

A convenient synthesis of 3-amino-6-hydrazino-5(2H)[1,2,4]triazinone 4 has been developed and a study of the reactions of 4 with aliphatic acids, orthoesters and miscellaneous active carbonyl reagents has been undertaken. When 4 was refluxed in either neat acid or orthoester in dimethylformamide, a facile ring closure reaction with the N-1 nitrogen of the 1,2,4-triazine ring occurs affording a novel series of 3-aIkyl(aryl)-8(5H)-s-triazolo[3,4-f] [1,2,4]triazinones ( 6–11 ). Ring closure with carbon disulfide and cyanogen bromide is also reported affording 6-amino-3(2H)thio-8(5H)-s-triazolo[3,4-f] [1,2,4]triazinone 12 and 3,6-diamino-8(5H)-s-triazolo-[3,4-f] [1,2,4]triazinone 14 , respectively. In addition 4 has been converted into 3-amino-6-azido-5(2H)-1,2,4-triazinone 15 which was employed in a study of azide-tetrazole equilibrium affording 6-amino-8(5H)tetrazolo[1,5-f][1,2,4]triazinone 16 . Rates for interconversion at various temperatures were measured and an activation energy for the process determined.     

4-Aminobicyclo[2.2.2]octanone Derivatives with Antiplasmodial and Antitrypanosomal Activities

4-Aminobicyclo[2.2.2]octanones were converted to their N-oxides and to 4-aminobicyclo[2.2.2]octanes. Furthermore, the 6,7-bis-(4-methoxyphenyl) analogues were synthesized. All products were screened for their activities against Trypanosoma b. rhodesiense and Plasmodium falciparum. The pharmacological results were compared with those of formerly tested bicyclo[2.2.2]octanones and bicyclo[2.2.2]octanols. Structure-activity relationships are discussed.     

A Convenient One‐Pot Synthesis of Thieno[2′,3′:4,5]Pyrimido[1,2‐b]‐[1,2,4,5]Tetrazines

A novel series of thieno[2′,3′:4,5]pyrimido[1,2‐b][1,2,4,5]tetrazin‐6‐one derivatives 14 were prepared from the reaction of 3‐amino‐2‐thioxo‐1,2,3,5,6,7‐hexahydro‐4H‐cyclopenta[4,5]thieno[2,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐one 3 or its methylthio 4 with hydrazonoyl chlorides 9 . The mechanism of the studied reactions has been discussed and further evidence for the assigned structure of the products is based on alternative synthesis. A single crystal X‐ray analysis of compound 14e has been carried out.     

Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of novel 2-amino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3H-cyclopenta[d]pyrimidine and pyrimido[1,2-a]pyrimidine derivatives

2-Aminocyclopenta[d]pyrimidines 3a-c were achieved via a one-pot, three-component reactions of cyclopentanone 1, aromatic aldehyde and guanidine hydrochloride (1:2:1 molar ratio). Also, cyclization of 2,5-bis-(arylmethylidene)cyclopentanones 2 with guanidine hydrochloride (1:1 molar ratio) in methanol in the presence of sodiummethoxide afforded cyclopenta-[d]pyrimidines 3. Compound 3a has been shown to be a useful building block for the synthesis of some novel pyrimido[1,2-a]pyrimidines 5, 7 and 12. The structures of the newly synthesized compounds were confirmed on the basis of analytical and spectral data.     

Macrocyclic anthracene-anchored calix[4]arene as a sensitive and selective fluorescent chemosensor for ytterbium ions

ABSTRACT

A novel anthracene anchored cone calix[4]arene pyridine amide receptor C4PA was synthesized and characterized by combination of spectroscopic and spectrophotometric techniques. Ion binding properties of C4PA towards a series of metal cations were investigated by UV and fluorescence spectra. A remarkable increase for receptor C4PA in fluorescence intensity in the presence of trace amounts of Yb³⁺ was observed. C4PA showed “turn on” type fluorescence response toward Yb³⁺ with high selectivity and C4PA also retained its selectivity toward Yb³⁺ in the presence of most competing metal ions.     

4-Aminobicyclo[2.2.2]octanone Derivatives with Antiplasmodial and Antitrypanosomal Activities

Summary. 4-Aminobicyclo[2.2.2]octanones were converted to their N-oxides and to 4-aminobicyclo[2.2.2]octanes. Furthermore, the 6,7-bis-(4-methoxyphenyl) analogues were synthesized. All products were screened for their activities against Trypanosoma b. rhodesiense and Plasmodium falciparum. The pharmacological results were compared with those of formerly tested bicyclo[2.2.2]octanones and bicyclo[2.2.2]octanols. Structure-activity relationships are discussed.Received April 8, 2003; accepted April 14, 2003 Published online September 25, 2003     

The synthesis of a 12,13-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[b,g] [1,5] diazonine by a novel ring enlargement reaction

A novel method for ring expansion of a heterocycle containing a NCN system to a medium sized diaza-heterocycle has been demonstrated for the conversion of an isoindolo[2,1-a]-quinazoline derivative 8 to the 5H-dibenzo [b,g] [1,5]diazonine ( 13 ). Attempts to apply this isomerization to heterocyclic systems related to 8 were not successful.