摘要:
Novel calix[4]arene dibenzo crown ethers useful to selectively extract cesium are represented by the formula: wherein R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 normal alkyl, a phenyl or a methoxyphenyl, R' is hydrogen, p-tert-butyl or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 normal alkyl, R" is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 normal alkyl, and n is an integer of 0-2. The novel compound is prepared at high yields by introduction of benzene rings into the crown ether ring of calix[4]arene crown-6-ether. The calix[4]arene dibenzo crown ethers are superior in selective absorptivity for cesium ions by virtue of their 1,3-alternate conformational structure and thus, can be used as selective extractants able to separate cesium ions at a high efficiency.