Ion pair receptors based on anion-pi interaction

A novel type of ditopic ion pair receptors based on anion-p interaction is reported. Oxacalix[2]arene[2]triazine azacrowns were synthesized efficiently from a one-pot reaction between 2,4-dichloro-4-methoxytriazine and 3,5-dihydroxybenzaldehyde followed by condensation with a diamine and reduction of bisimine; they acted as selective ditopic receptors to recognize ion pairs.