Hexaaza-18-crown-6 explained

Hexaaza-18-crown-6 is the macrocyclic ligand with the formula (CH2CH2NH)6. A white solid, this compound has attracted attention as the N6-analogue of 18-crown-6. It functions as a hexadentate ligand in coordination chemistry. It is the parent hexaaza-crown ether.[1]

Its protonated derivatives bind anions via multiple hydrogen bonds.[2]

References

  1. Org. Synth. . 1,4,7,10,13,16-Hexaazacyclooctadecane . T. J.. Atkins. J. E.. Richman. W. F.. Oettle . 58 . 86 . 1978 . 10.15227/orgsyn.058.0086.
  2. 10.1016/j.inoche.2008.01.028. Binding of Fluoro-Containing Anions to Hexaazamacrocyclic Ligand: Competitive Interactions of Fluoride and Tetrafluoroborate Anions with Hexaprotonated [18]aneN6. 2008. Fonari. Marina S.. Ganin. Eduard V.. Gelmboldt. Vladimir O.. Basok. Stepan S.. Luisi. Brian S.. Moulton. Brian. Inorganic Chemistry Communications. 11. 5. 497–501.

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