Abstract
Novel 1,3-alternate calix[4]azacrowns having an azo chromophoric pendent group were synthesized, and their 1,3-alternate conformations were confirmed by X-ray crystal structure. In view of the hypsochromical UV band shifting upon cation complexation, azo-coupled calix[4]azacrown-5 (3) showed the most selective shifting with alkali and alkaline metal ions. In addition, 3 revealed K+ ion selectivity not only due to the size comparability between the K+ ion and the azacrown-5 loop but also due to a significant K+-π interaction between the two aromatic rings and the K+ ion. The UV band shifting is also dependent on the lipophilicity of the species of counteranion used.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1372-1375 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 Feb 22 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry