Chem. J. Chinese Universities ›› 2012, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (10): 2256.doi: 10.7503/cjcu20111165

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Synthesis of Benzimidazolium-urea Receptors and Their Anion Recognition Properties

DONG Zhi-Yun, JIANG Xiao-Zhi, ZHANG Da-Wei, GAO Guo-Hua   

  1. Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, Department of Chemistry, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
  • Received:2011-12-09 Online:2012-10-10 Published:2012-09-12

Abstract:

Due to the fundamental roles that anions play in a wide range of chemical and biological processes, numerous efforts have been devoted to the design of receptors capable of selectively binding and sensing anions. Herein, three benzimidazolium-urea receptors were designed and synthesized. The interaction between these receptors and various anions(F-, Cl-, Br-, I-, CH3COO-, HSO4-, H2PO4-) were studied by UV-Vis spectrum, fluorescence spectrum and 1H NMR. The results demonstrate that the receptors and anions form 1:1 complex, and the receptors display a strong (C-H)+…X-, N-H…X hydrogen bonds and charge-charge interactions in anion recognition.

Key words: Benzimidazolium, Urea, Anion receptor, Anion recognition, Ionic liquid

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