Cation-pi binding of an alkali metal ion by pendant alpha,alpha-dimethylbenzyl groups within a dinuclear iron(III) structural unit.
We report here on the cation-pi binding of potassium ions by benzyl groups in a coordination complex. The results demonstrate the cation-binding power of the benzyl group and consequently the potential for aromatic groups to interact with alkali metal ions even in aqueous media.
Schmitt
Wolfgang
W
Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Universität Karlsruhe, Engesserstrasse 15, 76128 Karlsruhe, Germany.
Anson
Christopher E
CE
Hill
Jonathan P
JP
Powell
Annie K
AK