A new bipyridinium bis benzo crown ether ligand whose redox properties are dependent upon complexed cation induced conformational switching effects
Abstract
The synthesis, coordination and electrochemical properties of a novel 4,4′-bipyridinium bis benzo-15-crown-5 ligand are described whose group 1, 2 metal and ammonium cation redox-responsive behaviour is dependent upon cation induced conformational switching effects.