| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1409985 | Journal of Molecular Structure | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Ionic macrocyclodimeric silver(I) complexes, [Ag(L)]2(X)2 (L = 2,3-bis(picolinoyloxy)naphthalene; X− = PF6-, ClO4-, BF4-, and NO3-) were synthesized. Single crystals consisting of cationic 22-membered metallamacrocycles with four pyridyl groups and two naphthyl groups were proven to have inter-cyclodimeric cavity with aromatic walls suitable for storage of small molecules. The nature of polyatomic counteranions plays a significant role in storage of small molecules.
► Ionic macrocyclodimeric silver(I) complexes, [Ag(L)]2(X)2 (L = 2,3-bis(picolinoyloxy)naphthalene (L); X− = PF6-, ClO4-, BF4-, and NO3-) were synthesized. ► The metallacycle was proven to have inter-cyclodimeric cavity with aromatic walls. ► The nature of the polyatomic anions plays a key role in storage of small molecules.
