A diquat-containing macrocyclic anion acceptor in pure water

Chem Commun (Camb). 2019 Jul 11;55(57):8297-8300. doi: 10.1039/c9cc03750k.

Abstract

By taking advantage of a newly developed self-assembly approach based on oxime condensation, we successfully obtained a tetracationic macrocycle bearing two diquats in acidic aqueous media in a high yield. The ring is able to accommodate HPO42- and HCO3- in pure water.