The synthesis and complexation properties of the first example of p-tert-bu
tylcalix[6]-1,4-2,5-bis-crowns are reported. Their complexation abilities a
nd selectivities are different from that of analogous calix[6]crown. Compou
nd 2b exhibits high complexation selectivity towards n-PrNH3+. (C) 2000 Els
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