Abstract
We demonstrate that Ullman fragment-coupling can be used to synthesise an oxacalix[4]arene monocarboxylic acid, which provides easy access to its water-soluble carboxylato derivatives. Crystallographic and computational data suggest that the new carboxyl-substituted oxacalix[4]arene adopts a 1,3-alternate conformation both in the solid-state and in methanol solution. Its water-soluble tetrabutylammonium derivate can detect the herbicide paraquat at neutral pH in aqueous media (K a = 111 ± 3 M–1) and in methanol (K a = 2020 ± 70 M–1).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 313-319 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Supramolecular Chemistry |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 May 2020 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- 1,3-alternate conformation
- herbicide sensing
- Oxacalix[4]arene carboxylate