Abstract
C4-H and C5-H protons of the imidazolium heterocycle have been exploited as a binding site for anion recognition in the design of two new redox-active imidazoliophane syn and anti isomers. The cooperative action of the two imidazolium motifs of the syn isomer is crucial for halide anion recognition. The integration of a ferrocene signalling unit at the C2 position of the imidazolium motif also facilitates the electrochemical sensing of anions by the syn isomer receptor. This journal is
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3694-3698 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | CrystEngComm |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 May 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |