One-dimensional organometallic molecular wires via assembly of Rh(CO)2Cl(amine): chemical control of interchain distances and optical properties.
The assembly of Rh(CO)(2)Cl(amine) via molecular orbital symmetry interactions, resulting in the formation of one-dimensional molecular wires, has been discovered. The assembly behavior was quite dependent on the type of amine. The interchain distances and optical properties could be controlled by changing the length of the alkyl chain in the amine. We believe that this discovery can be applied not only to preparing more diverse one-dimensional molecular wires via the introduction of predesigned amines but also to gaining a deeper understanding of the physical properties of molecular metals.
Jang
Kwonho
K
Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Korea.
Jung
Il Gu
IG
Nam
Hye Jin
HJ
Jung
Duk-Young
DY
Son
Seung Uk
SU