| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1303320 | Inorganic Chemistry Communications | 2007 | 6 Pages |
The preparation and solid-state structures of homoleptic Ru(II) complexes based on the ligands 4′-(4-carboxyphenyl)tpy (L1) (where tpy = 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine) and 4′-(4-carboxyphenyl)-4,4″-di-(tert-butyl)tpy (L2) are described. Both complexes are found to possess polymeric solid-state structures due to hydrogen-bonding interactions. The first complex, [Ru(L1)2]2+, exhibits a more closely-packed structure relative to that of [Ru(L2)2]2+, which was found to have a porous solid-state structure due to the steric bulk of the tert-butyl groups.
Graphical abstractThe first X-ray structure of a homoleptic Ru(II) complex based on 4′-(para-carboxyphenyl)-terpyridine ligand is found to possess a polymeric solid-state structure due to hydrogen-bonding interactions. The introduction of four solubilizing tert-butyl groups into the complex gives rise to a more porous solid-state structure.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
