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Linked Supramolecular Building Blocks for Enhanced Cluster Formation |
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| Authors: | Dr. Ross McLellan Maria A. Palacios Dr. Christine M. Beavers Dr. Simon J. Teat Dr. Stergios Piligkos Prof. Euan K. Brechin Dr. Scott J. Dalgarno |
| Affiliation: | 1. Institute of Chemical Sciences, Heriot–Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Scotland EH14 4AS (UK);2. School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, David Brewster Road, Edinburgh, Scotland EH9 3FJ (UK);3. Station?11.3.1, Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA94720 (USA);4. Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken?5, 2100 (Denmark) |
| Abstract: | Methylene‐bridged calix[4]arenes have emerged as extremely versatile ligand supports in the formation of new polymetallic clusters possessing fascinating magnetic properties. Metal ion binding rules established for this building block allow one to partially rationalise the complex assembly process. The ability to covalently link calix[4]arenes at the methylene bridge provides significantly improved control over the introduction of different metal centres to resulting cluster motifs. Clusters assembled from bis‐calix[4]arenes and transition metal ions or 3d‐4f combinations display characteristic features of the analogous calix[4]arene supported clusters, thereby demonstrating an enhanced and rational approach towards the targeted synthesis of complex and challenging structures. |
| Keywords: | calixarenes clusters coordination chemistry magnetism supramolecular chemistry |