A new macrocycle demonstrates ditopic recognition properties.
The synthesis and binding properties of a new macrocycle is reported. The host, comprised of three basic pyridines, four hydrogen bond accepting carbonyls, and two hydrogen bond donating amide groups, binds mono-alkyl ammonium salts in a manner that is dependent on the counter-ion of the ammonium guest.
Gong
Jiachang
J
Department of Chemistry, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70148, USA.
Gibb
Bruce C
BC