Synergistic effects of a specific metal template and H-bonds in controlling macrocyclization: a simple, selective, and effective cyclization from N,N-bis(2-hydroxybenzyl)alkylamine derivatives

A macrocyclic compound obtained from a simple, selective, and effective reaction between N,N-bis(2-hydroxybenzyl)alkylamine derivatives and 1,3-bis(tosyloxy)propane is a good example of a cyclization controlled by synergistic effects of a metal template and hydrogen bonds.