The effect of the spacer of Bis(biurea) ligands on the structure of A2L3-type (A=anion) phosphate complexes

Wu, B., Li, S., Lei, Y., Hu, H., de Sousa Amadeu, N., Janiak, C., Mathieson, J. S., Long, D.-L. , Cronin, L. and Yang, X.-J. (2015) The effect of the spacer of Bis(biurea) ligands on the structure of A2L3-type (A=anion) phosphate complexes. Chemistry: A European Journal, 21(6), pp. 2588-2593. (doi: 10.1002/chem.201405235) (PMID:25504744)

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Abstract

By tuning the length and rigidity of the spacer of bis(biurea) ligands L, three structural motifs of the A2L3 complexes (A represents anion, here orthophosphate PO43−), namely helicate, mesocate, and mono-bridged motif, have been assembled by coordination of the ligand to phosphate anion. Crystal structure analysis indicated that in the three complexes, each of the phosphate ions is coordinated by twelve hydrogen bonds from six surrounding urea groups. The anion coordination properties in solution have also been studied. The results further demonstrate the coordination behavior of phosphate ion, which shows strong tendency for coordination saturation and geometrical preference, thus allowing for the assembly of novel anion coordination-based structures as in transition-metal complexes.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Mathieson, Dr Jennifer and Long, Dr Deliang and Cronin, Professor Lee
Authors: Wu, B., Li, S., Lei, Y., Hu, H., de Sousa Amadeu, N., Janiak, C., Mathieson, J. S., Long, D.-L., Cronin, L., and Yang, X.-J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Journal Name:Chemistry: A European Journal
Publisher:WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
ISSN:0947-6539
ISSN (Online):1521-3765

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