Novel 1,3-alternate thiacalix[4]arenes: click synthesis, silver ion binding and self-assembly

Abstract

A series of novel 1,3-alternate thiacalixarene derivatives containing triazole groups were synthesized directly from a conformationally mixed intermediate in high yields using click chemistry. They were used as building blocks for supramolecular self-assembly architecture, and shown to be good Ag⁺ receptors. As confirmed by AFM, one of the compounds was found to form nanorod aggregates by silver ion binding.