4-tert-Butylcalix[4]arene-tetraacetic acid tetraethyl ester (CAS 97600-39-0)

4-tert-Butylcalix[4]arene-tetraacetic acid tetraethyl ester, also known as 4-TB-TTA, is derived from 4-tert-butylcalix[4]arene. 4-tert-Butylcalix[4]arene-tetraacetic acid tetraethyl ester is a cyclic organic compound that features four ethyl ester groups attached to the four oxygen atoms of the calix[4]arene. 4-tert-Butylcalix[4]arene-tetraacetic acid tetraethyl ester′s effectiveness as a ligand for binding metal ions, facilitating the study of protein and enzyme structure and function. 4-tert-Butylcalix[4]arene-tetraacetic acid tetraethyl ester has served as a chelating agent in investigating the interaction between metal ions and biological molecules. 4-tert-Butylcalix[4]arene-tetraacetic acid tetraethyl ester has played a role in studying the structure and properties of DNA and RNA. As an efficient chelating agent, 4-tert-Butylcalix[4]arene-tetraacetic acid tetraethyl ester forms stable complexes with metal ions. The resulting complex exhibits enhanced stability compared to the metal ion alone. This heightened stability facilitates more effective interactions between the metal ion and biological molecules.