New synthesis and complexing properties ofp-tert-butyldihomooxacalix[4]arene. Structure of its 1∶2 complex with tetrahydrofuran

A new method is described for the synthesis of isolatedp-tert-butyldihomooxacalix[4]arene (CALO) with a 24% yield. The ability of CALO to form complexes in the solid state with small neutral molecules has been studied; the potential guests were common solvents bearing various chemical functions. The powder obtained after evaporation of the solvent has been characterized by the X-ray powder diffraction technique. Analysis of the patterns shows the non-complexation of linear alkanes and alcohols, but formation of complexes when the guest is cyclic or when it bears an amine or a ketone function. As illustration of the possible arrangement of molecules in complexes, the structure of the 1:2 complex with tetrahydrofuran (THF) is presented: the crystals are monoclinic, space groupP2₁/c,a=9.459(2) Å,b=17.286(2) Å,c=30.469(6) Å, =92.52(2)^o,V=4977(2) ų,Z=4,D _c=1.099 Mg m^–3, =1.54178 Å, =5.6 cm^–1,R=0.086 for 3590 reflections withF>4 (F); one of the THF molecules is inside the cavity of the macrocycle, while the other, in the interhost space, exhibits disorder. In the CALO molecule, three out of the fourtert-butyl groups are disordered which may induce the disorder of the THF molecule. Supplementary Data: relating to this article are deposited with the British Library: Supplementary Publication No. Sup. 82191 (29 pages).     

Synthesis of New Calix[9]Arenes

Three new calix[9]arenes were synthesised and described.     

First synthesis and structure of beta-ketoimine calix[4]arenes: complexation and extraction studies

The synthesis of a new series of beta-ketoimine calix[4]arene derivatives is described. The reaction of calix[4]arene or p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene with bromoacetonitrile or bromobutyronitrile afforded di-, tri-, and tetranitrile calixarene derivatives (3-8, 3a), which were then reduced into the corresponding amine (9-13, 3b). The condensation of these aminocalixarenes with acetylacetone led to six beta-ketoimine calix[4]arene derivatives (14-18, 3c) as a class of selective receptors toward transition metals. Molecular structures of 4, 7, and 17 have been determined by X-ray diffraction. The packing of 17 revealed a network of intramolecular and intermolecular hydrogen bonds. The complexation properties of receptors 15, 17, and 3c toward different metal ions have been investigated by UV-vis titrations in organic media. The stoichiometries of complexes with 17 were determined by both the mole ratio method and Job plots. These novel receptors selectively complex Cu2+, Hg2+, and Ag+. Moreover, the extraction properties of 17 toward cations have been studied by liquid-liquid extraction and atomic absorption spectrometry. Compound 17 has good affinity and selectivity toward Pb2+.     

Electron-spectroscopic investigations of Ba and Ba compounds

Electron spectroscopic investigations of barium, barium compounds and barium thin film structures are reported. It is found that the barium 3d photoelectrons from BaO are at lower binding energies than for the case of pure barium metal. This effect is ascribed to relaxation processes. In some cases the compounds studied exhibited charging. In these cases plots of the Auger—Photoelectron energy separations are measured which were found to provide a using means of identifying the chemical environment of the barium atoms. Finally, measurements of the ionization loss spectra, principally the barium 4d lines, and changes in the plasmon energies for this series of barium compounds are reported.