Solubilization of a self-assembled metallocryptand by addition of K⁺

Abstract

The insoluble self-assembled neutral coordination compound Ga₂L¹₃ can be solubilized by binding of K⁺ if the ligand H₂L¹ with internal oxygen atoms is used.

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