Bidentate ligands capable of variable bond angles in the self-assembly of discrete supramolecules.
Flexible donor ligands like 1,2-bis(3-pyridyl)ethyne or 1,4-bis(3-pyridyl)-1,3-butadiyne self-assemble into discrete supramolecules instead of infinite networks upon combination with organoplatinum 90, 120, and 180 degree acceptor units. These systems are unique examples of versatile pyridine donors adjusting their bonding directionality to accommodate rigid platinum acceptors in the formation of closed macrocycles.
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Ki-Whan
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Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, 315 South 1400 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, USA.
Addicott
Chris
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Arif
Atta M
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Das
Neeladri
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Stang
Peter J
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D000480:Alkynes / Q000737:chemistry; D008024:Ligands; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D015394:Molecular Structure; D009944:Organoplatinum Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D010984:Platinum / Q000737:chemistry; D011725:Pyridines / Q000737:chemistry*; D021241:Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization
D000480:Alkynes; D008024:Ligands; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D009944:Organoplatinum Compounds; D011725:Pyridines; D010984:Platinum