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Synfacts 2009(5): 0496-0496  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1216565
Synthesis of Materials and Unnatural Products
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Strapped Calix[4]pyrroles for Anion Sensing

Contributor(s): Timothy M. Swager, Jose M. Lobez
J. Yoo, M.-S. Kim, S.-J. Hong, J. L. Sessler*, C.-H. Lee*
Kangwon National University, Chun-Chon, Republic of Korea and University of Texas at Austin, USA
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22 April 2009 (online)

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Significance

The synthesis of a strapped calix[4]pyrrole that produces a colorimetric ­response upon anion binding is presented. Both dihydrogen phosphate and fluoride ions can be detected in acetonitrile-DMSO solutions by color change of the solution.