Molecular tectonics: heterometallic coordination networks based on a Pt(ii) organometallic metallatecton

Abstract

Combinations of a neutral organometallic tecton based on a square planar Pt(II) complex bearing two triphenylphosphine groups and two 4-ethynylpyridyl coordinating moieties in trans positions, with various metal halides (MX₂, M = Co(II), Ni(II), Cd(II), X = Cl⁻ or Br⁻) lead to the formation of 2D grid type heterobimetallic coordination networks in the crystalline phase.