| Abstract: | Complexing Properties of Pyridino Crown Ether with Alkali and Alkali-Earth Cations in Methanol The stability constants and thermodynamic values of the complex formation of several pyridino crown ethers with alkali and alkaline-earth cations were determined by calorimetric titration in methanol. The stability of the complexes is lower than with crown ethers. This is mainly caused by a decrease of reaction enthalpies. Compared with other mono substituted crown ethers the complexes with pyridino crown ethers are fare more stable due to entropic effects. With increasing cavity size the stability constants, enthalpies and entropies for the reaction of crown ethers and pyridino crown ethers approach similar values. |
