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  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Organic Synthesis

Background:

  • Development of novel host molecules for anion recognition.
  • Importance of macrocyclic and cage compounds in molecular recognition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Synthesize novel tetracationic macrocycle and hexacationic cage compounds.
  • Investigate the anion binding properties of these hosts.
  • Compare the binding affinities of the macrocycle and cage.

Main Methods:

  • One-pot SN2 reaction for synthesis.
  • Characterization of synthesized macrocycle and cage.
  • Anion binding studies using various anions (chloride, bromide, iodide, sulfate).

Main Results:

  • Successful synthesis of tetracationic macrocycle and hexacationic cage.
  • Demonstrated anion recognition capabilities through hydrogen bonding and Coulombic attraction.
  • Hexacationic cage exhibited higher association constants compared to the tetracationic macrocycle.

Conclusions:

  • The synthesized macrocycle and cage are effective hosts for anion recognition.
  • The cage's structure provides enhanced binding affinity for anions.
  • These compounds show promise for applications in sensing and separation technologies.