Fluoride-ion induced hydrolysis of imine (C[double bond, length as m-dash]N) bonds has not been documented in the literature, in spite of the numerous salicylidene-based fluoride sensors studied over the years. Herein, we ...

Selective encapsulation of an anion by a hydrogen bond donor scaffold demands design and synthesis of suitable receptors which could discriminate between anions of identical size and shape or basicity. Here, we report the ...