Self-assembly of predesigned trimetallic macrocycles based on benzimidazole as nonlinear bridging motifs : Crystal structure of a luminescent platinum(II) cyclic trimer

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)669-671
Journal / PublicationAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume38
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 1999
Externally publishedYes

Abstract

A trimetallic macrocycle: Starting from nonlinear N-deprotonated benzimidazole and square-planar cyclometalated platinum(II) precursors, cyclic trimers with three metal vertices can be obtained by a general and rational strategy (shown schematically, M=Pt). A complex is formed with 2- (2-thienyl)pyridine as chelating ligand which photoluminesces in solution at room temperature.

Research Area(s)

  • Luminescence, Metallomacrocycles, N ligands, Platinum, Self-assembly

Citation Format(s)

Self-assembly of predesigned trimetallic macrocycles based on benzimidazole as nonlinear bridging motifs : Crystal structure of a luminescent platinum(II) cyclic trimer. / Lai, Siu-Wai; Chan, Michael Chi-Wang; Peng, Shie-Ming et al.

In: Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, Vol. 38, No. 5, 01.03.1999, p. 669-671.

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62)21_Publication in refereed journalpeer-review