Novel calix[4]arene-based receptors with bis-squaramide moieties for colorimetric sensing of anions via two different interaction modes

Can Jin, Man Zhang, Chao Deng, Yangfan Guan, Jun Gong, Dunru Zhu, Yi Pan, Juli Jiang, Leyong Wang

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)796-801
Number of pages6
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume54
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Feb 2013

Keywords

  • Anion receptor
  • Anion recognition
  • Calix[4]arene
  • Interaction mode
  • Squaramide

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