Influence of the size and geometry of the anion binding pocket of sugar–urea anion receptors on chiral recognition

Three new chiral urea-type anion receptors were synthesized from aromatic diamines and 1-amino-1-deoxyglucose. The anion binding properties of these receptors were studied using chiral carboxylates derived from mandelic acid and three α-amino acids. We found that the size of the anion binding pocket played an important role in chiral recognition processes. The best results were obtained for 1,8-diaminoanthracene and α-amino acid anions.     

含氮鎓阴离子受体的研究进展

含氮鎓阴离子受体是目前阴离子识别领域研究的热点之一,此类受体具有主体结构修饰的灵活性和多样性,能更好的发挥氢键、疏水作用、静电作用、π-π作用、阴离子-π作用的协同效应等优点。本文详细评述了咪唑鎓和吡啶鎓两类含氮鎓受体的设计、结构及其阴离子识别作用的研究进展。     

Exploiting the Catenane Mechanical Bond Effect for Selective Halide Anion Transmembrane Transport

The first examples of [2]catenanes capable of selective anion transport across a lipid bilayer are reported. The neutral halogen bonding (XB) [2]catenanes were prepared via a chloride template-directed strategy in an unprecedented demonstration of using XB⋅⋅⋅anion interactions to direct catenane assembly from all-neutral components. Anion binding experiments in aqueous-organic solvent media revealed strong halide over oxoanion selectivity, and a marked enhancement in the chloride and bromide affinities of the catenanes relative to their constituent macrocycles. The catenanes additionally displayed an anti-Hofmeister binding preference for bromide over the larger iodide anion, illustrating the efficacy of employing sigma-hole interactions in conjunction with the mechanical bond effect to tune receptor selectivity. Transmembrane anion transport studies conducted in POPC LUVs revealed that the catenanes were more effective anion transporters than the constituent macrocycles, with high chloride over hydroxide selectivity, which is critical to potential therapeutic applications of anionophores. Remarkably these outperform existing acyclic halogen bonding anionophores with regards to this selectivity. Record chloride over nitrate anion transport selectivity was also observed. This represents a rare example of the direct translation of intrinsic anion binding affinities to anion transport behaviour, and demonstrates the key role of the catenane mechanical bond effect for enhanced anion transport selectivity.     

含吡啶鎓阳离子的阴离子受体的研究进展

本文综述了近年来含吡啶鎓阳离子受体在阴离子识别领域的研究进展。系统阐述了以吡啶鎓阳离子为主要识别位点的环状、非环状和互锁型阴离子受体的设计合成以及在阴离子识别领域的应用。     

A hybrid macrocycle containing benzene and pyridine subunits is a better anion receptor than both its homoaromatic congeners

The hybrid tetraamide receptor 3 containing both 2,5-diamidopyridine and 1,3-diamidobenzene anion binding units has been synthesized. NOESY spectroscopy revealed that the new receptor is well preorganized for anion complexation, presumably owing to the macrocyclic topology and the rigidity of the 2,5-diamidopyridine unit. Association constants of 3 with several anions are higher than those determined earlier for its homoaromatic congeners 1 and 2. X-ray crystallographic analysis of the chloride complex of hybrid macrocycle 3 enabled direct comparison of structural aspects of anion recognition by the 2,5-diamidopyridine and 1,3-diamidobenzene moieties.     

A theoretical study on the importance of steric effects,electronic properties,interaction and solvation energies in the ‘host–guest’ chemistry of protonated azacryptands and halide anions

It is well known that the selectivity of a receptor for an anion depends on the compatibility of the cavity size of the receptor and the size of the anion. In this work the macrobicyclic [H₆L(X)]⁵⁺ (X⁻=F, Cl, Br); are studied theoretically and compared with [H₆L′(F)]⁵⁺ having a smaller cavity size. It was shown that the ideal match between the sizes of the protonated azacryptand and the fluoride ion exists in the [H₆L′(F)]⁵⁺ complex but the [H₆L]⁶⁺ is a better receptor than [H₆L′]⁶⁺ in solution. Thus the results clearly indicate that in some special cases a better receptor is not one whose cavity size has better compatibility with the anion size.     

Tripodal naphthalene ether ligand: Solid-state anion recognition and fluorescence studies

The simple tripodal amine ligand Tris-[2-(naphthalen-1-yloxy)-ethyl]-amine (L₁) was screened for anion recognition. Four crystal structures confirmed the inorganic as well as organic anion recognition in the solid state. Solid-state structures are results of supramolecular self-assembly and 3D molecular network involves C–HO and C–Hπ bonding in the crystal lattice. In the solid state, it forms a strong C–HCl and C–HO type interactions with the anions. This anion recognition was also confirmed by steady state fluorescence spectroscopy. In complex 4, L₁ is confined between 2D hydrogen bonded sheet formed by pyromellitic acid anion. L₁ shows unusually high selectivity toward nitrate in solution resulting in both a dramatic color change and a concomitant quenching of luminescence.     

阴离子印迹聚合物的制备及其应用研究进展

离子印迹聚合物是利用印迹技术对模板离子进行印迹、聚合进而得到能够选择性吸附该离子的一种特殊聚合物。目前的报道大多是阳离子印迹聚合物,因为阴离子模板结构更复杂多样且电荷尺寸比更小,致使阴离子印迹聚合物的发展相对滞后。为能更有效地指导阴离子印迹聚合物的制备,本文概述了阴离子印迹聚合物的发展现状,介绍了与不同阴离子有相互作用的功能单体类型(含氨基、季铵基、氮杂环、羧基结构)以及基于上述单体制备的阴离子印迹聚合物吸附性能等,综述了阴离子印迹聚合物的制备方法与合成策略及其在电化学检测和荧光传感等分析化学领域的应用,总结了当前阴离子印迹聚合物制备过程中存在的问题,展望了未来的研究方向。     

Stable Ketenyl Anions via Ligand Exchange at an Anionic Carbon as Powerful Synthons**

Under an atmosphere of carbon monoxide (CO), a (phosphino)diazomethyl anion salt [[P]-CN₂][K(18-C-6)(THF)] ( 1 ) ([P]=[(CH₂)(NDipp)]₂P; 18-C-6=18-crown-6; Dipp=2,6-diisopropylphenyl) undergoes a facile N₂/CO exchange reaction giving the (phosphino)ketenyl anion salt [[P]-CCO][K(18-C-6)] ( 2 ). Oxidation of 2 with elemental Se affords the (selenophosphoryl)ketenyl anion salt [P](Se)-CCO][K(18-C-6)] ( 3 ). These ketenyl anions feature a strongly bent geometry at the P-bound carbon and this carbon atom is highly nucleophilic. The electronic structure of the ketenyl anion [[P]-CCO]⁻ of 2 is examined by theoretical studies. Reactivity investigations demonstrate 2 as a versatile synthon for derivatives of ketene, enolate, acrylate and acrylimidate moieties.     

Preparation of magnetic anion exchange resin and their adsorption kinetic behavior of reactive blue

Magnetic anion exchange resin(MD-1) was prepared from quaternization of magnetic copolymeric resin(glycidyl methacrylate -eo-divinylbenzene).For comparison,magnetic resin MD-0 without quaternization and non-magnetic resin(D-1) were also synthesized for the adsorption process.It was found that the adsorption was mainly contributed to the chemical interaction between quaternary ammonium groups and reactive blue RXHC.Due to the smaller size,MD-1 had faster adsorption and desorption kinetics than D-1.Coupled with the advantage of easy separation,the magnetic anion exchange resin was considered to be superior to common anion exchange resin in removal of reactive dye.     

Spectroscopic properties of anion radicals studied using pulse radiolysis

The anion radicals of benzophenone, amino derivatives of benzophenone, fluorenone, furil and antharcene have been generated by pulse radiolysis in acetonitrile solution and their spectroscopic and kinetic properties have been characterized. The G-value for generation of anion radicals in acetonitrile has been measured to be 1.01 ± 0.1 per 100 eV. We have also investigated the electron-transfer reactions from anion radicals of one kind of solutes to the ground state of another solute. This study has demonstrated that pulse radiolysis can be a useful technique for generation and characterization of anion radicals and for studying electron-transfer reactions using acetonitrile as solvent.     

A New Anion Receptor with a Glycoluril Molecular Scaffold

The rational design and synthesis of a new anion receptor containing a glycoluril molecular scaffold are reported. This new receptor utilizes four amide hydrogen bonds arranged at the corner of the glycoluril unit. This new anion receptor binds spherically shaped halide ions in a 1:1 stoichiometry and has a high affinity for fluoride.     

Chloromethylstyrene encapsulated and quaternized silica anion exchanger in high performance liquid chromatography

A kind of strong anion exchanger (SAX) was prepared with chloromethylstyrene encapsulated silica. This strong anion silica column has superior ability for the separation of anions, organic acids and also the mixture of them. Using this strong anion exchanger, the sulfonic acids can be separated. With gradient elution, the separation of petroleum mono- and di- sulfonates in Yumen sample can be also well obtained. This anion exchanger’s stability has been studied. After continuous use for three months the carbon and nitrogen contents and the chromatographic behavior of the exchanger were unchanged.     

Metal-assembled anion receptors

This review describes the self-assembly of anion receptors from organic ligands and transition metal ions. These metal-assembled anion receptors can be synthesised from a number of different species; bidentate ligands with metals that prefer octahedral coordination geometries and monodentate ligands with metals that prefer square planar geometries are common. Anion binding transition metal helicates and systems where the coordination of metal ions results in the formation of an anion receptor by conformational locking are also reported. The effect of anion binding on the different properties of these complexes is discussed.     

Anion binding and transport by steroid-based receptors

The steroid nucleus is well-established as a scaffold for anion receptors. The bile acids are especially useful, providing inexpensive starting points with helpful substitution patterns. This article describes developments since an earlier review in 2003. Included are podand and cyclic structures, uncharged and positive receptors, and various arrays of H-bond donor and other binding functionality. Applications have been found in anion sensing, selective extractions, transport across bilayer membranes, and the discovery of antibiotics.     

Anion receptor with four imidazolium rings on the glycoluril

We have synthesized a new anion receptor with four imidazolium groups attached on the glycoluril. The receptor binds halide and acetate in 1:2 stoichiometry and acetate has the highest affinity for this new receptor among the anions we investigated.     

Macrocyclic anion receptors based on directed hydrogen bonding interactions

Natural anion receptors use charge-neutral dipoles to bind small anions with high affinities and selectivities. A convergent and rigid display of hydrogen bond donors such as amide, thiourea and urea functional groups in macrocyclic scaffolds would be one of the most efficient ways to create synthetic anion receptors that mimic natural ones. In this article, we present examples of natural anion receptors and discuss the synthesis of neutral macrocyclic receptors and their anion binding properties.     

Anion Receptor with Xylene Bridged Two Imidazolium Rings

A m-xylene bridged imidazolium receptor 1 has been designed and synthesized. The receptor 1 utilizes two imidazole (C–H)⁺—anion hydrogen bonds and one aromatic hydrogen—anion hydrogen bond. The major driving force of complexation between the receptor 1 and anions comes from two imidazole (C–H)⁺—anion hydrogen bonding. However, some hydrogen bonding energy between aromatic hydrogen and anion exists, although it is expected to be much smaller than that of imidazole (C–H)⁺—anion hydrogen bonds.

     

Chloromethylation and Quaternization of Poly(aryl ether ketone sulfone)s with Clustered Electron-rich Phenyl Groups for Anion Exchange Membranes

Ion segregation is critically important for achieving high ion conductivity for anion exchange membranes(AEMs).Herein,a new bisphenol monomer bearing ten electron-rich phenyl groups was designed and polymerized with various amounts of electron-deficient 4,4′-dihydroxydiphenylsulfone and 4,4′-difluorobenzophenone to yield dense and selective reaction sites for chloromethylation and quaternization.As the most challenging step,chloromethylation was optimized by tuning the reaction temperature,reaction time,and reactant ratios.Ion exchange capacity,water uptake,anion conductivity,mechanical stability,and alkaline stability of the resulting AEMs were characterized in detail.It is found that chloromethylation reaction needed to be carried out at low equivalent of chloromethylation agents to avoid undesirable crosslinking.The QA-PAEKS-20 sample with an IEC of 1.19 mmol·g^-1 exhibited a Cl^–conductivity of 11.2 mS·cm^-1 and a water uptake of 30.2%at80°C,which are promising for AEM applications.     

Fluorescent anion chemosensors using 2-aminobenzimidazole receptors

Simple and easy-to-make fluorescent anion chemosensors using 2-aminobenzimidazole moieties as binding subunits showed selective anion-induced fluorescent changes. The receptors effectively recognized fluoride, chloride, bromide, acetate, dihydrogen phosphate ions with a 1:1 stoichiometry.