Squaramide-based tripodal receptors for selective recognition of sulfate anion†
Abstract
Squaramide-based tripodal anion receptors 1–3 have been prepared and their anion binding properties with various inorganic anions were investigated. Receptor 1 formed a dimeric complex in solid state and a 1 : 1 complex in solution with SO42−. All receptors 1–3 could selectively encapsulate SO42−via hydrogen bonds over other examined anions.