Metal-Directed Self-Assembly of a ZnII-salpyr Complex into a Supramolecular Vase Structure

A.W. Kleij, M. Kuil, D.M. Tooke, A.L. Spek, J.N.H. Reek

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Abstract

A new type of supramolecular building block, ZnII-salpyr [salpyr = N,N'-3-pyridylenebis(salicylideneimine)], is described that contains both a pyridyl donor and a Lewis acidic ZnII acceptor site in the salen framework. As a consequence, this building block self-organizes into a stable tetrameric vase structure via cooperative intermolecular Zn-Npyr interactions.
Original languageUndefined/Unknown
Pages (from-to)5829-5831
Number of pages3
JournalInorganic Chemistry
Volume46
Issue number15
Publication statusPublished - 2007

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