Synthesis and characterization of macrocycles as enlarged calix[4]arene analogues
Abstract
Macrocycle 2, which is obtained in 86% yield from calixarene analogue 1 by Birch reduction, does not undergo intramolecular benzene-ring rotation between room temp, and 125 °C according to variable temperature (VT) NMR experiments and derivative 3 is an ionophore for alkali metals, transition metals and lanthanoids.