An efficient preparation of ditopic receptors based on polyaza[n]paracyclophanes

Abstract

Coordination patterns of tetraaza[n]paracyclophanes allow for the selective protection of three out of the four nitrogen atoms via the use of simple Zn²⁺ salts; accordingly, a simple method for the preparation of ditopic receptors based on polyaza[n]paracyclophanes has been devised.

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