Supramolecular compounds of fluorocomplexes of p-elements with crown and azacrown ethers: Synthesis, transformations and crystal structures

The review covers systematic publications on various aspects of supramolecular aggregates formed by boron(III), silicon(IV), germanium(IV) or tin(IV) fluorocomplexes with macrocyclic ligands. The syntheses, structural features, spectral characteristics, thermo-chemical conversions of these compounds, as well as the selectivity problems in these complex systems composed of inorganic fluorocomplexes and macrocyclic ligands are discussed.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Structure of stabilized fluorocomplex is dictated by the macrocyclic ligand. ► Intermolecular H-bonds are the main driving forces for the solid state assembly. ► Examples of stereoselectivity, isostructurality and polymorphism are discussed.