Xylyl derived oxacalixcrowns: Synthesis and crystal structure

Oxacalixcrowns 1, 2 and 3 were synthesized via reactions of dihydroxyoxacalix[2]arene[2]pyrazine 5 with ortho-, meta- and para-bis(bromomethyl)benzenes in a 1:1 fashion. The structures and conformations of 1, 2 and 3 were established by a combination of NMR, mass spectroscopies and single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.

The synthesis and crystal structures of three oxacalixcrowns are described.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide