Self-assembly of a pseudo-tetrahedral Zn(II) complex with a chiral reduced Schiff base into a helical superstructure

A pseudo-tetrahedral complex [ZnL2] with a chiral reduced Schiff base (HL) has been described. The crystal structure reveals right-handed (Δ) absolute configuration of the bis chelate and a right-handed (P) helical assembly of the molecules via intermolecular hydrogen bonding interactions.