Abstract
Novel calix[4]arene-based anion receptors 1-3 with bis-squaramide moieties were designed and synthesized. Their sensing properties with various anions were investigated by UV-vis, ESI-MS, and 1H NMR spectra. The experimental results revealed that there were two types of interaction modes where receptor 1 bound biologically important H2PO4-, F -, and AcO- ions selectively over other anions in the hydrogen bonding interaction mode, while receptors 2 and 3 displayed deprotonation behavior with basic anions (F-, AcO-, and H2PO4-) via acid-base interaction mode. Receptors 2 and 3 were proved to be efficient 'naked-eye' sensors for F - and AcO- with marked color changes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 796-801 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 20 Feb 2013 |
Keywords
- Anion receptor
- Anion recognition
- Calix[4]arene
- Interaction mode
- Squaramide