Dinuclear complexes as connectors for carboxylates. Self-assembly of a molecular box

Abstract

A dinuclear complex derived from dirhodium(II) tetraacetate has been used as a corner unit for the synthesis of metallomacrocyles, including a square box with aromatic side walls.

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