Synthesis and alkali metal picrate extraction capabilities of a 4-oxahexacyclo[5.4.1.0(2,6).0(3,10).0(5,9).0(8,11)]dodecane-derived cryptand. A new ionophore for selective ion complexation

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(98)00120-8

The synthesis of a novel cage-fanchonalized cryptand, 5, and the X-ray crystal structure of its 1:1 complex with Na⁺, i.e. 4, are reported. Host molecule 5 displays high avidity toward Na⁺ and K⁺ picrates and appears to ex