Abstract
A calix[6]arene carboxylic acid derivative incorporating tert-octyl groups at the upper rim was found to be soluble in an aliphatic organic solvent. The extraction behavior of various nucleobases was investigated with the calix[6]arene carboxylic acid derivative. In an isooctane system, neither calix[6]arene nor D2EHPA were very effective at nucleobase extraction. However, addition of D2EHPA along with calix[6]arene drastically enhanced the efficiency of adenine and cytosine extraction. It was found that D2EHPA is a powerful synergistic reagent with calix[6]arene for adenine extraction. It was demonstrated that one nucleobases forms a stable complex with one calix[6]arene and two D2EHPA molecules, based on Job's method. Adenine was recovered from the organic phase by contacting with a fresh acidic solution.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 175-180 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Separation and Purification Technology |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 15 2005 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Analytical Chemistry
- Filtration and Separation