Supramolecular isomerism of Cu(I) and 3,5-di-2-pyridyl-1,2,4-triazolate via in situ solvothermal ligand reaction: meso-helix and luminescence

The sixth supramolecular isomer of Cu(I) and 3,5-di-2-pyridyl-1,2,4-triazolate (2-pytz), [Cu₂(2-pytz)₂] _n (1), via in situ solvothermal ligand reaction, has been synthesized and characterized as a rare meso-helical chain. Complex 1 exhibits high thermal stability (until 400°C) confirmed by thermogravimetric analysis and has potential applications as an optical material. This research makes the maximum number of genuine supramolecular isomers with structural characterization, found for coordination polymers, six.