A Tetrahomodioxacalix[6]arene as a Ditopic Ligand for Uranyl Ions with Carbonate or Carbamate Bridges

Author: Bernardo Masci  

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

ISSN: 1061-0278

Source: Supramolecular Chemistry, Vol.15, Iss.2, 2003-01, pp. : 101-108

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Abstract

The first crystal structures of a p-tert-butyltetrahomodioxacalix[6]arene comprising two tri-phenolic subunits separated by two ether bridges and two of its complexes with uranyl ions are reported. The doubly deprotonated macrocycle assumes a much elongated, cone-like conformation including two organic species. Two binuclear uranyl complexes are described. In both, each cation is bound to the three phenoxide oxygen atoms of a tri-phenolic subunit and to a central, bridging, carbonate or carbamate ion. The formation of the latter ions from the amines used as bases is discussed.