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. 2025 Jun 6;90(25):8621–8627. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.5c00695

1. Complexation-Induced Shifts (Δδ = δfree δcomplexed) for the Interactions between R a‑e H2·4TFA and 4 in Aqueous Media, Association Constant Values, and Stoichiometry Derived from the Corresponding NMR Titration Experiments .

2.2.

  Δδ 1H macrocycle (ppm)
Δδ 1H 4 (ppm)
   
macrocycle Hg Hf Ha/j Ha′/j′ Ha″/j″ H2 H3 H4 K a G⊂H stoichiometry
R a H2·4Cl –0.70 –0.91 0.16/0.17     –1.26 1.99 –1.24 (1.61 ± 0.14) × 104 M–1 1:1
R b H2·4TFA –0.56 –0.94 0.20/0.25 0.14/0.15 0.65/0.64 –0.75 1.61 1.61 (1.54 ± 0.11) × 104 M–1 1:1
R c H2·4TFA                 na  
R d H2·4TFA –0.61 –0.78 0.23/0.27 0.27/0.32 0.18/0.23 1.14 1.17 –0.98 (1.63 ± 0.22) × 103 M–1 2:1
(4.93 ± 0.87) × 103 M–1
R e H2·4TFA –0.69 –0.61 0.21/0.23 0.24/0.27   1.73 1.71 –1.30 (6.52 ± 0.80) × 103 M–1 2:1
(6.50 ± 1.50) × 103 M–1
a

Bold values for 4 indicate the hydrogens that establish C–H···π interactions.

b

Previously reported (ref ).

c

No association observed.

d

Value of the stepwise association constant K 1.

e

K 2.