Synthesis of a water-soluble 2,6-helic[6]arene derivative and its strong binding abilities towards quaternary phosphonium salts: an acid/base controlled switchable complexation process.
Chuan-Feng ChenYuchun HanYing HanYilin WangChuan-Feng ChenPublished in: Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) (2018)
A water-soluble 2,6-helic[6]arene derivative was conveniently synthesized, and it showed strong binding abilities towards quaternary phosphonium salts in aqueous solution. Moreover, an acid/base controlled switchable complexation process was also described.