New Cryptands Synthesized by [2+3] Condensation and Reduction with or without Templates
Abstract
A Schiff base cryptand is synthesized in 65–75 and 20% yield, respectively, via one-step [2+3] condensation of a flexible dialdehyde with tris(2-aminoethyl)amine in the presence and absence of template; a polyoxa-aza cryptand is synthesized in 75% yield upon reduction of the Schiff base.