Synthesis and complex stability of parent and C-functionalised derivatives of 1,4,7-triazacyclononane-1,4,7-tris[methylene(methylphosphinic acid)]: an effective new complexing agent
Abstract
The title ligand forms kinetically stable complexes with indium and gallium and exhibits a marked selectivity (105.6) for binding Mg2+ over Ca2+ in aqueous solution.