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A Bis-Triazacyclononane Tris-Pyridyl N9-Azacryptand “Beer Can” Receptor for Complexation of Alkali Metal and Lead(II) Cations

  • Asha Brown
  • , Thanthapatra Bunchuay
  • , Christopher G. Crane
  • , Nicholas G. White
  • , Amber L. Thompson
  • , Paul D. Beer
  • Oxford University Clinical Academic Graduate School
  • Australian National University

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Abstract

A new bis-triazacyclononane tris-pyridyl N9-azacryptand ligand is prepared via a convenient one-pot [2+3] condensation reaction between triazacyclononane and 2,6-bis(bromomethyl) pyridine in the presence of M2CO3 (M=Li, Na, K). The proton, lithium, sodium, potassium and lead(II) complexes of the ligand are characterised in the solid state. Preliminary solution-phase competition experiments indicate that the cryptand ligand preferentially binds lead(II) in the presence of sodium, calcium, potassium and zinc cations in methanol solution.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10434-10442
Number of pages9
JournalChemistry - A European Journal
Volume24
Issue number41
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Jul 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • cryptands
  • host–guest chemistry
  • metal cation recognition
  • supramolecular chemistry
  • template-directed assembly

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