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 |
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| Publication status | Published - 14 May 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |