Coordination-driven self-assembly of functionalized supramolecular metallacycles

Chem Commun (Camb). 2008 Dec 7:(45):5896-908. doi: 10.1039/b811712h. Epub 2008 Sep 1.

Abstract

Coordination-driven self-assembly that combines rigid ditopic Pt(II) metal acceptors and bis-pyridyl organic donors provides a facile means of synthesizing well-defined metallacycles of predetermined size and geometry. Functionalization of the component acceptor or donor building blocks allows for the preparation of multifunctional supramolecular materials wherein the stoichiometry and position of individual functional moieties can be precisely controlled. The design, self-assembly, and applications of polyfunctional supramolecules incorporating functional moieties with host-guest, photonic, materials, and self-organizational properties is discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Crown Ethers / chemical synthesis
  • Crown Ethers / chemistry
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry
  • Platinum Compounds / chemical synthesis
  • Platinum Compounds / chemistry

Substances

  • Crown Ethers
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Platinum Compounds