Abstract
The structure and conformational behavior of the oxyanions of calix[4]arene have been studied by the NMR spectrum. The structure of the oxyanions of calix[4]arene was completely dependent upon the counter cation in present. All of the anions derived from in the presence of NaH and KH appear to exist as a cone conformation, whereas those produced with lithium cation such as n-butyllithium and LiOD show a more varied conformational behavior. The mono and tetraanions with lithium cation exist as a cone conformation, the trianions appear to exist as a partial cone conformation, and the dianions appear to disproportionate to the mono and trianions. The conformational stability decreases in the order of $Li^+$ oxyanion > $Na^+$ oxyanion > $K^+$ oxyanion.