Hybrid cavitand-resorcin[4]arene receptor for the selective binding of choline and related compounds in protic media.
[structure: see text] A hybrid cavitand-resorcin[4]arene receptor capable of displaying pH-modulated binding affinity toward trimethylalkylammonium ions is proposed as an alternative to the low selectivity exhibited by other receptors used in supramolecular fluorescent sensor systems for choline.
Ballester
Pablo
P
ICREA and Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), Avgda. Països Catalans 16, 43007 Tarragona, Spain. pballester@iciq.es
Sarmentero
M Angeles
MA
D002794:Choline / Q000737:chemistry*; D004988:Ethers, Cyclic / Q000737:chemistry*; D008958:Models, Molecular; D008968:Molecular Conformation; D015394:Molecular Structure; D011950:Receptors, Cholinergic / Q000737:chemistry*; D012118:Resorcinols / Q000737:chemistry*; D012997:Solvents / Q000737:chemistry
D004988:Ethers, Cyclic; D011950:Receptors, Cholinergic; D012118:Resorcinols; D012997:Solvents; C426323:cavitand 4; D002794:Choline