Hierarchical assembly involving hydroxyethyl-substituted imidazolium cations and p-sulfonatocalix[4]arenes

Irene Ling, Yatimah Alias, Brian W. Skelton, Colin L. Raston

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Abstract

A multiple-component bilayer involving four different ions has preferential binding of functionalized 3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-methylimidazolium in the cavity of bowl-shaped p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene, with the supermolecule being capped by a water molecule involving an O-H⋯π(imidazolium) interaction, an O⋯HO H-bond involving the hydroxyethyl group, and an SO⋯HO H-bond. The nature of the interplay of the components has been mapped out using Hirshfeld surface analysis. The [imidazolium ∩ calixarene] supermolecule persists in solution.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1492-1496
Number of pages5
JournalAustralian Journal of Chemistry
Volume63
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

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