Eu(fod)(3) binding on the (1)H-NMR spectra of some benzo[3n]crown-n and dibenzo[3n+2]crown-n

The complexing of Eu(fod)₃ with macrocyclic ethers, benzo[15]crown-5, benzo[12]crown-4, dibenzo[20]crown-6, dibenzo[23]crown-7 and dibenzo[26]crown-8 was observed on their ¹H-NMR spectra and the selective binding constants at 400 MHz and 305 K in CDCl₃ were reported. The Eu(fod)₃ interaction displayed the selective binding role of oxygen on macrocyclic, H₂COCH₂, backbones with o- or m-dioxyphenyl groups referring the ¹H chemical shifts. The estimated equilibrium constants, K_a of 1:1 ratio of interactions were in accordance with the Eu³⁺ ionic radii to bind the oxygen sites depending on the macrocyclic size and conformation of the ethers. The minimum lanthanide-macrocyclic ether distance displayed the maximum stability so that benzo[3n]crown-n (n=4, 5) group was found to bind the Eu(fod)₃ moderately whilst dibenzo[3n+2]crown-n (n=6-8) oligomer chemical shifts were induced largely since the such Eu³⁺ complexes are more stable with larger ethyleneoxy groups.     

Estimation of Li+, K+ and Ca2+ Complexation with [12] crown-4, [15] crown-5 and [18] crown-6 Using a Na+ ISE in Dioxane-Water, Part IV*

 The (1:1) Na⁺ equilibrium constants, Ke1, of macrocyclic ethers of [12]crown-4, [12]crown-5 and [18]crown-6 were determined with a Na⁺ ISE in the presence of a second cation e.g. Li⁺, K⁺ and Ca²⁺ in dioxane/water (50/50). We estimated the (1:1) equilibrium constants, K e2 of the macrocyclic ethers with Li⁺, K⁺ and Ca²⁺ by this way. The binding selectivity of a macrocyclic ether between two cations was estimated in the same binary solvent mixture where the water hydration role is diminished. Results showed clearly the effect of macrocyclic size and cation radii in a solution. Received October 27, 1998. Revision March 22, 1999.     

Cation complexing of crown ethers using fluorescence spectroscopy, part II

The complex formations of benzo[12]crown-4, benzo[15]crown-5 and benzo[18]crown-6 with perchlorate salts of Mg(2+), Li(+) and Na(+) were investigated using the steady state fluorescence emission spectroscopy in acetonitrile. The complexation enhanced quenched fluorescence spectra, (CEQFS) exhibited the ion complexation role of the macrocyclic ethers and equilibrium constant, K(e) of 1:1 stoichiometry were estimated. The K(e) were found in the order of Mg(+)>Na(+)>Li(+) for benzo[15]crown-5 whilst Na(+)>Mg(+)>Li(+) order was found with benzo[12]crown-4 at 298 K.     

含二苯并-18-冠-6和二苯并-14-冠-4的酰胺型液晶冠醚的合成

以4-[(4-正烷氧基联苯基)-4-碳酰氧基]苯甲酸、二氨基二苯并-18-冠-6和二氨基二苯并-14-冠-4为中间体, 通过溶液缩合反应, 合成了两个系列酰胺型液晶冠醚. 并用元素分析、核磁共振、红外光谱、基质辅助激光解析电离飞行时间质谱、示差扫描量热法和偏光显微镜对其进行了表征. 随分子末端烷氧基碳原子数增加, 化合物4I, 4II, 6I和6II的熔点(T_m)和液晶态的清亮点(T_i)逐渐降低, 近晶相范围递增.     

Synthesis of Isomeric Dinitro and Diamino Derivatives of Polycyclic Crown Ethers: Dibenzo-18-crown-6 and Dibenzo-24-crown-8

Specific features of the synthesis of polycyclic crown ethers dibenzo-18-crown-6 and dibenzo-24-crown-8 and their dinitro and diamino derivatives have been studied. A mixture of isomers of dibenzocrown ether derivatives was obtained and separated. The spectral and thermal characteristics of the synthesized compounds and the kinetics of synthesis of dibenzo-24-crown-8 by the two-component condensation of pyrocatechol with 1-chloro-2-[2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethoxy]ethane in an alcoholic medium in the presence of a KOH template agent were studied.     

Ion-pair extraction of uranyl ion from aqueous medium using crown ethers

Ion-pair extraction behaviour of uranyl ion from aqueous solutions was studied at pH 3.0 employing crown ethers viz. benzo 15 crown 5 (B15C5), 18 crown 6 (18C6), dibenzo 18 crown 6 (DB18C6), and dibenzo 24 crown 8 (DB24C8) in chloroform as the organic phase and picric acid as the organophilic counter anion. The stoichiometry of the extracted species corresponded to [UO₂(crown ether)_n]²⁺·[pic⁻]₂ where n=1.5 for benzo 15 crown 5 and 1 for 18 crown 6 as well as dibenzo 18 crown 6. Adducts of DB24C8 could not be observed as practically no extraction was possible using this reagent. The separation behaviour of fission products from an irradiated uranium target was also studied. An interesting observation on the separation of trivalent lanthanides from uranyl ion is reported.     

Interactions between Crown Ethers and Water,Methanol, Acetone,and Acetonitrile in Halogenated Solvents

The interactions between crown ethers and water, methanol, acetone, and acetonitrile molecules in halogenated solvents are studied by means of calorimetric measurements. The results reveal the formation of 1:1 complexes between crown ethers and water in chloroform. The hydrogen bonding and ion–dipole interactions are responsible for the complex formation between the water molecules and crown ethers. For a better understanding of the influence of chloroform upon the complexation between crown ethers and water, chloroform is replaced by dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, and carbon tetrachloride. Since the hydrogen bonds are responsible for the complex formation between crown ethers and water in the halogenated solvents, further investigations are performed with methanol, acetone and acetonitrile. The interactions, the ligand nature, the concentrations of polar solvents, and the nature of nonpolar solvents involved in complexation are analyzed and discussed.     

Influence of polar solvents upon the complex formation of 18-crown-6 with cations in chloroform

The complex formation of crown ethers with cations in nonpolar medium with small amounts of polar solvents added has been studied. The goal has been to get deeper insight into the influence of solvation (hydration) of the salts for the formation of complexes with the macrocyclic ligand 18-crown-6 (18C6). A linear dependence of the reaction enthalpy for complex formation between 18C6 and alkali metal cations in chloroform in the presence of water or methanol has been observed. The presence of acetonitrile or acetone has had no influence upon the measured reaction enthalpies. The influence of methanol on the complex formation between 18C6 and alkali metal cations in chloroform is weaker than in the case of water. This underpins the selective solvation of alkali cations in chloroform after the addition of small amounts of water or methanol. The experiments have been performed using calorimetric titrations.     

Atom-economic macrocyclic amphiphile based on guanidinium-functionalized selenacrown ether acting as redox-responsive nanozyme

Control of self-assembly is significant to the preparation of supramolecular materials, but the control of hydration, responsiveness, dimension, catalysis of macrocyclic amphiphiles in an atom-economic manner is still a great challenge. The herein presented 527 Da low-molecular-weight macrocyclic amphiphile was fabricated by utilizing the selenium-containing crown ether as a hydrophobic motif together with guanidinium group as the hydrophilic moiety. The resulting benzo[21]crown-7 based macrocyclic amphiphile readily forms a redox-responsive solid nanoparticles in water, which can further interconnect into wrinkled pattern on-surface, as well as exhibits as a nanozyme for catalyzing disulfid bond formation. The present work highlights the great potential of guanidinium- and selenium-containing crown ethers for the control of functional assemblies.     

Synthesis of Phenacyl Esters by Using PTC and Dibenzo-[18]-crown-6

In view of the importance of phenacyl esters as a protecting groups, a simple and efficient method is now reported here for synthesis of phenacyl esters in quantitative yield and high purity under mild reaction condition by using phase transfer catalyst and dibenzo-[18]-crown-6. It has been demonstrated that the spatial coordination of ion and ligand cavity plays important role in using crown ethers.     

The Synthesis of Dibenzo[3n]crown-n by Novel Methods and their Cation Binding Studied by Fluorescence Spectroscopy. Part IV

The dibenzo[3n]crown-n were synthesised from1,2-bis(o-hydroxyphenoxy)ethane obtained from 1,2-bis(o-formylphenoxy)ethane via Bayer-Willigeroxidations with H₂O₂/CH₃COOH in good yields. The cyclic condensation of 1,2-bis(o-hydroxyphenoxy)ethanewith dichlorides, and ditosylates of polyethylene glycols in DMF/Me₂CO₃ gave the macrocyclesdibenzo[15]crown-5, dibenzo[18]crown-6, dibenzo[21]crown-7 anddibenzo[24]crown-8. The structures were identified using IR, mass, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy. Therecognition of the molecules for the cations, Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Rb⁺ and Zn²⁺were conducted quantitatively with steady state fluorescencespectroscopy. The 1:1 association constants in acetonitrileshowed a good relation of the appropriate size of the macrocyclic ether towards the fitting cationradii. Namely, dibenzo[15]crown-5 was the best for Li⁺ binding and more than 100 times better thanNa⁺ and K⁺. Dibenzo[21]crown-7 was excellent for Rb⁺ binding while K⁺ is 100 timesless preferred. The largest crown ether studied, dibenzo[24]crown-8, exhibited the order of binding power,Rb⁺ > K⁺ > Na⁺. Zn²⁺ displayed, however, a marked binding with only dibenzo[18]crown-6.p>     

Structure of Dibenzocrown Ethers and their H-Bonded Adducts.1. [1.5]Dibenzo-18-Crown-6 and Biphenyl-20-Crown-6: Complexes with Amidosulfuric Acid

The interaction of the amidosulfuric acid NH ₃ SO ₃ with 15 distal and proximal dibenzocrown ethers, including diphenyloxide, diphenylsulfide and biphenyl ones leads to the stable (1:1) complexes only in the case of [2.4]- and [1.5]dibenzo-18-crown-6 and biphenyl-20-crown-6. According to the data of the X-ray analysis, in the two last adducts the amidosulfuric acid coordinates to hexadentate crown ethers in a zwitterion form through a near-ideal ‘tripod’ arrangement to alternate crown oxygen atoms. The conformations of crown molecules are different in complexes and in initial macrocyclic ligands.This revised version was published online in July 2005 with a corrected issue number.     

Dibenzo-18-crown-6 modified with kojic acid fragments

Diazonium salts were prepared by diazotization of 4′-amino-, 4′,4″-, and 4′,5″-diaminodibenzo-18-crown-6. Their coupling products with kojic acid (5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-γ-pyrone) were synthesized for the first time: 4′-(6-aza-5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-γ-pyronyl)-, 4′,4″-di-(6-aza-5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-γ-pyronyl)-, and 4′,5″-di-(6-aza-5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-γ-pyronyl)-dibenzo-18-crown-6. __________ Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 5, pp. 415–416, September–October, 2006.     

Macroheterocycles. 7. Synthesis and extraction capacity of some dibenzo-18-crown-6-derivatives

Derivatives that contain vinyl, formyl, acetyl, carboxy, carbethoxy, -carboxyvinyl, or -carbethoxyvinyl groups in the benzene rings were synthesized from dibenzo-18-crown-6. The ability of the synthesized crown ethers to extract picrates of alkali metals from the aqueous phase to the chloroform phase was investigated.See [1] for Communication 6.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 5, pp. 599–603, May, 1981.     

Stilbene-bridged 1,3-alternate calix[4]arene crown ether for selective alkali ion extraction

A series of stilbene-bridged calix[4]arenes was synthesized through an intramolecular reductive McMurry coupling of bisbenzaldehyde calix[4]arene in high yields. Tetra- and pentaethylene glycol chains were tethered to the phenolic groups of calix[4]arene to form stilbene-bridged calix[4]arene crown-5 and crown-6, respectively. The presence of stilbene bridge over the calix[4]arene rim effectively prevented the connection of the polyether chains in the cone conformation resulting in the exclusive formation of 1,3-alternate stilbene-bridged calix[4]arene crown product. Compared to the cone analogues, the 1,3-alternate calix[4]arene crown ethers showed a greater extraction ability and selectivity toward Cs⁺.     

Columnar and smectic liquid crystals based on crown ethers

Unsymmetrical benzo[15]crown-5 ethers 5 with one lateral ortho-terphenyl unit bearing alkoxy side chains of varying chain lengths (C5-C14) were prepared from 3,4-dialkoxyphenylbromides 2. Complexation with metal salts MX (M = Na, Cs) afforded the corresponding derivatives MX5. The uncomplexed crown ethers 5 h and 5 i, with dodecyloxy and tetradecyloxy side chains, respectively, exhibit liquid crystalline properties. In the series of complexed crown ethers, liquid crystal properties appeared as early as NaI5 f with C9H19 side chains. Whereas the uncomplexed 5 h,i form smectic mesophases, the complexed NaI5 g and NaI5 h exhibit textures typical of columnar mesophases. These results were supported by X-ray diffraction measurements (WAXS, SAXS), which revealed smectic (5 h,i), rectangular columnar (NaI5 g), and hexagonal columnar (NaI5 h) mesophases. As the liquid crystalline phase might retain packing features of the solid-state structure, single-crystal X-ray analyses were also performed for some of the uncomplexed and complexed crown ether derivatives. The complex NaI(3)5 a displays a sandwich-type structure, with the crown ether cores mutually antiperiplanar and maintaining an almost perfect crown conformation. In contrast, non-mesogenic uncomplexed crown ether 5 b displays a layer-type ordering in the solid phase.     

二苯并-18-冠-6与碱金属苦味酸盐在氯仿中的相互作用

研究一种方法以测定二苯并-18-冠-6在氯仿中与碱金属苦味酸盐相互作用的若干参数。这些参数是:络合物的无限稀释摩尔电导 A_0,络合物的解离常数 K_d(或 k_d),络合物中冠醚与盐的分子比,冠醚对苦味酸盐的络合常数 K_c(或 k_c),以及冠醚存在下苦味酸盐紧密离子对的饱和浓度[MA]等。     

Probing polyvalency in artificial systems exhibiting molecular recognition

An approach to the study of polyvalency-the interaction of polyvalent receptors with polyvalent ligands-in unnatural systems is outlined. In this study, the complexation of dibenzylammonium cations by dibenzo[24]crown-8 or benzometaphenylene[25]crown-8 is utilized as the component receptor-ligand interaction. Two analogous multivalent receptors-each containing either seven dibenzo[24]crown-8 (DB24C8 CLUSTER) or seven benzometaphenylene[25]crown-8 (BMP25C8 CLUSTER) moieties appended to a modified beta-cyclodextrin core-were prepared in moderate yields. For each of these multivalent receptors, complementary mono- and divalent ligands containing one or two dialkylammonium centers, respectively, were prepared in good yields. These ligands contained fluorine atom substituents to allow their interactions with crown ether compounds to be probed by (19)F NMR spectroscopy. The complexation of these monovalent ligands with the DB24C8 CLUSTER and the BMP25C8 CLUSTER was studied by determining the average binding constant (K(AVE)) between the receptors and ligands. The abilities of the crown ether clusters to complex with these monovalent ligands was compared with those of the monovalent crown ethers dibenzo[24]crown-8 and benzometaphenylene[25]crown-8. In both instances, it was found that clustering seven crown ethers together into one molecule is detrimental to the abilities of the crown ether moieties to complex with monovalent dialkylammonium ligands. The complexation of the divalent ligands by the DB24C8 CLUSTER and the BMP25C8 CLUSTER was then studied-again by determining K(AVE)-and their abilities to complex with these ligands was compared with those of their respective component interactions. By determining K(AVE) for the polyvalent interaction, it was possible to calculate an association constant, K(POLY), for the binding of the divalent ligands by the DB24C8 CLUSTER and the BMP25C8 CLUSTER compounds. In both instances K(POLY) for the polyvalent interaction was found to be approximately 2 orders of magnitude higher than the association constants, K(A), for the component interaction.     

Complexation of silver(I) with different substituted diaza-18-crown-6 ethers in methanol

A large number of derivatives of the diaza-18-crown-6 ligand have been synthesized and characterized. These derivatives have different alkyl or aryl side arms at the nitrogen donor atoms of the macrocyclic diazacrown ether. In some side chains additional donor atoms are available. These diazacrown ethers are used as ligands for the complexation of Ag^I in MeOH. The complexation reactions have been studied using potentiometric and calorimetric methods. The thermodynamic data show the absence of a lariat effect. The increase of the values of the reaction enthalpies are due only to changes in solvation of the different ligands.     

Thermodynamic study of solvent extraction of 15-crown-5- and 18-crown-6-s-block metal ion complexes and tetraalkylammonium ions with picrate anions into chloroform

Enthalpy and entropy changes for ion-pair extractions of tetraalkylammonium ions (R(4)N(+)) with picrate anions, overall extractions of s-block metal picrates with 15-crown-5 (15C5) and 18-crown-6 (18C6) and the partition of 15C5 itself were determined between chloroform and water. The distribution behaviour of crown ethers and the extraction process of s-block metal picrates with the crown ethers are discussed in detail on molecular grounds from the thermodynamic point of view. Moreover, enthalpy and entropy changes for ion-pair extractions of 1:1 15C5- and 18C6-s-block metal ion complexes with picrate anions are calculated from these experimental thermodynamic parameters and the literature values for complex-formation reactions of the crown ethers with the s-block metal ions in water. Enthalpy and entropy changes are negative for overall extractions of all the s-block metal picrates with 15C5 and 18C6. The extractions of the metal picrates with 15C5 and 18C6 at 25 degrees are completely enthalpy driven. Plots of thermodynamic parameters for ion-pair extractions of R(4)NA vs. the number of carbon atoms of R(4)N(+) show a linear relationship. From these experimental data, contributions of a methylene group and an ether oxygen atom to the thermodynamic parameters of the ion-pair extraction of R(4)NA and the partition of the crown ethers, respectively, between chloroform and water were obtained. Enthalpy and entropy changes for ion-pair extractions of 15C5- and 18C6-s-block metal picrate complexes were compared with those of R(4)NA. A striking difference in the ion-pair extraction process was found between the crown ether complexes and R(4)NA.