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The 1H NMR analyses in CD3CN and CD3OD showed solvent-dependent conformational changes with a notable downfield chemical shift in the aromatic proton (H-2) in moving from deuterated methanol to acetonitrile, indicating an interaction of the solvent within the ligand cavity as suggested by molecular dynamic simulations. 1H NMR complexation in acetonitrile revealed that L forms relatively strong 1:1 complexes with cations, with selectivity for Ca(II) and, to lesser extent, with Pb(II) over other metal cations. The composition of the complexes is corroborated by conductance measurements. The thermodynamics of these systems indicate that the complexation process is predominantly enthalpy controlled in acetonitrile, while it is entropy controlled in methanol. A remarkable outcome of fundamental studies is found in its application as new material for the removal of Ca(II) from water. 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