[Zn2(µ-OH)2]2+ Cluster assembly inside a new macrobicyclic ditopic receptor
Abstract
The novel macrobicyclic ligand 17-oxa-4,7,10,23-tetramethyl-1,4,7,10,13,23-hexaazabicyclo[11.7.5]pentacosane L reacts with Zn2+ to give the {[Zn2(µ-OH)2]L}2+ complex which selectively recognises substrate molecules in solution