Double-helical complexes from simple 2,2′: 6′,2″- terpyridines; the crystal and molecular structure [Cu2(Ph 2tpy)2][PF6]2 (Ph2tpy = 6,6″-diphenyl-2,2′ : 6′,2″-terpyridine)

Edwin C. Constable, Andrew J. Edwards, Michael J. Hannon, Paul R. Raithby

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Abstract

2,2′ : 6′,2″-Terpyridines from dinuclear complexes with copper(I) which are double-helical; the introduction of 6-phenyl substituents stabilises the helicate, and the crystal and molecular structure of [Cu 2(Ph2tpy)2][PF6]2 described.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1991-1992
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society, Chemical Communications
Issue number17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1994

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Medicine

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