Anion-induced chiral binuclear and one-dimensional Ag(I) complexes: Synthesis, CD spectra and luminescence

• Two anion-induced chiral Ag(I) complexes have been synthesized.
• CD spectra of the bulk samples have been measured.
• The complexes display luminescent properties.

Two new anion-induced chiral complexes have been synthesized via a chiral bis-chelating organic bridging ligand and changing the counteranions, in which 1 displays a one-dimensional linear chain, while 2 is a binuclear structure. Circular dichroism (CD) spectra confirm that they are of structural chirality in the bulk samples. The luminescence properties indicate that they may have potential applications as optical materials. The present study demonstrates that the anion is a crucial factor for the construction of coordination polymers.

Two anion-induced chiral Ag(I) complexes have been synthesized by using a chiral bis-chelating organic bridging ligand and changing the counteranions. Their CD spectra and luminescence properties have been discussed.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide