title: 4-
abstract: An exceptionally stable 1:2 complex [FeL(2)](3-) is formed from the ligand H(3)L and Fe(III). In contrast, the affinity of this ligand for other biometals is relatively small. These properties make H(3)L a highly promising candidate for medical applications (e.g. for the treatment of iron overload).
authors.affiliation: Universität des Saarlandes, Anorganische Chemie, Postfach 15 11 50, D-66041 Saarbrücken (Germany).
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Heinz
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hegetschweiler
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Acklin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Faller
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lattmann
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Schnebli