Multinuclear self-assemblyvia half-sandwich complexes Cp*M[S2C2(B10H10)] and pyridine-based ligands

Abstract

The study on transition metal mediated self-assemblies has drawn considerable attention during the past decade. This article focused on the significant progress made in the area of multinuclear supramolecular construction through pseudo-aromatic carboranyl species Cp*M[S₂C₂(B₁₀H₁₀)] (M = Co, Rh, Ir) and pyridine-based ligands over the past few years. Structurally pre-defined complexes, from mono-molecules to three-dimensional frameworks, can be obtained in high yields under mild reaction conditions through self-assembly, and the structural features of solid state confirmed by X-ray crystallography are also discussed.