Abstract
A new bifunctional receptor 1 for cooperative complexalion of cations and anions is synthesized on the basis of benzo-15-crown-5, functionalized with a thiourea moiety as anion binding sites. When Na+ is bound to the crown moiety of 1 , the association constants of I-, Br- and NO3- in CD3CN are significantly increased, as compared with free 1 . Thermodynamic studies indicate that these large increases in complex stabilities can be ascribed primarily to the enthalpic effect.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1185-1186 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Chemistry Letters |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |